03-08-2022, 06:17 AM
I'm about where you are Bioman. Gas prices suck but its time to get off of fossil fuels.
I too ride the iconic Canadian checkered 2016 CB1100 (except I'm on the East coast) which is not much better on gas than my old 2001 Civic the way I drive it. So still fighting my own hypocrisy. But he**. I love this bike. lol
I also don't need an 1100. A middleweight UJM-styled modern retro would be more reasonable on gas and still spark excitement. I got pulled over with just a warning at 140kph on some local twisties by a kindly RCMP officer. You have to love rural small town Canada. I need to check myself.
I would definitely switch to an electric bike. They would easily work on my work commute and even I think most of my casual weekend riding. So home charging would work well.
There are some stunning models out there. Some are a bit too sporty of a riding position for my 250 lb/6'2" frame but I sat on a LiveWire at a bike show in 2020 and it felt great. It was on a mounted roller set up, so you could start it up and give the throttle he**.
Prices just need to come down a bit especially the LW. But I ride as a hobby and for joy, so my decision won't be completely about being practical or sensible. A set of handlebar risers on this bad boy might just do the trick - https://damon.com/hypersport
The other benefit of electric would be the eventual end of this loud pipes business. LOL
I too ride the iconic Canadian checkered 2016 CB1100 (except I'm on the East coast) which is not much better on gas than my old 2001 Civic the way I drive it. So still fighting my own hypocrisy. But he**. I love this bike. lol
I also don't need an 1100. A middleweight UJM-styled modern retro would be more reasonable on gas and still spark excitement. I got pulled over with just a warning at 140kph on some local twisties by a kindly RCMP officer. You have to love rural small town Canada. I need to check myself.
I would definitely switch to an electric bike. They would easily work on my work commute and even I think most of my casual weekend riding. So home charging would work well.
There are some stunning models out there. Some are a bit too sporty of a riding position for my 250 lb/6'2" frame but I sat on a LiveWire at a bike show in 2020 and it felt great. It was on a mounted roller set up, so you could start it up and give the throttle he**.
Prices just need to come down a bit especially the LW. But I ride as a hobby and for joy, so my decision won't be completely about being practical or sensible. A set of handlebar risers on this bad boy might just do the trick - https://damon.com/hypersport
The other benefit of electric would be the eventual end of this loud pipes business. LOL