01-20-2019, 05:51 AM
I rode a Goldwing for 9 years. But in the 80s they only weighed 750 pounds and the fuel tank under the seat and flat four motor gave it a very low center of gravity which made it easy to handle.
I am 6’2” tall. Despite being 72 years old, I find my 2017 EX easy to handle. It is top heavy, but the weight disappears in 2nd gear. The weight makes it very stable at highway speeds.
The linear torque of the motor makes this motorcycle easy to ride. When you want to pass, click down to fifth and roll the throttle. I do not use a windscreen. But an open face helmet can get tugged by the wind while passing, so full face helmet is recommended.
The first year, I mounted both a tank bag and tail bag on mine. The tank bag held maps and a wet micro towel in a Ziploc bag for my visor. At food stops it could be expanded to hold my helmet and gloves. Out of sight, out of mind.
The tail bag on the back of the seat held my rain suit and extra gloves when needed. On cold mornings I wear a down filled jacket under my leather jacket. In the afternoon it usually ended up in the tail bag.
Last year I bought the Honda rear rack and a small inexpensive EMGO trunk because the tail bag when expanded made it difficult to mount the bike. Both were easy to install and do not take away the retro look of the CB1100. I place my helmet and gloves in it at food stops. The tank bag is only used if want to carry my rain suit and extra gloves.
Every year I go on a weeklong fishing trip. For the extra clothing, I bought inexpensive Sedici square saddle bags that throw over the back of the seat. Then I mount the tail bag on the back of the seat for my reels and fishing tackle. I also bought a long backpack for my collapsible rods and life jacket. The pack is strapped on me, but rests on the tail bag so it does tire me.
I am 6’2” tall. Despite being 72 years old, I find my 2017 EX easy to handle. It is top heavy, but the weight disappears in 2nd gear. The weight makes it very stable at highway speeds.
The linear torque of the motor makes this motorcycle easy to ride. When you want to pass, click down to fifth and roll the throttle. I do not use a windscreen. But an open face helmet can get tugged by the wind while passing, so full face helmet is recommended.
The first year, I mounted both a tank bag and tail bag on mine. The tank bag held maps and a wet micro towel in a Ziploc bag for my visor. At food stops it could be expanded to hold my helmet and gloves. Out of sight, out of mind.
The tail bag on the back of the seat held my rain suit and extra gloves when needed. On cold mornings I wear a down filled jacket under my leather jacket. In the afternoon it usually ended up in the tail bag.
Last year I bought the Honda rear rack and a small inexpensive EMGO trunk because the tail bag when expanded made it difficult to mount the bike. Both were easy to install and do not take away the retro look of the CB1100. I place my helmet and gloves in it at food stops. The tank bag is only used if want to carry my rain suit and extra gloves.
Every year I go on a weeklong fishing trip. For the extra clothing, I bought inexpensive Sedici square saddle bags that throw over the back of the seat. Then I mount the tail bag on the back of the seat for my reels and fishing tackle. I also bought a long backpack for my collapsible rods and life jacket. The pack is strapped on me, but rests on the tail bag so it does tire me.