08-26-2014, 05:51 PM
I'm kind of a luddite where bike technology is concerned. I was a bit leery back in the early 80s when I bought my first bike with electronic ignition, but a few hundred thousand miles brought acceptance and appreciation. I haven't touched my dwell meter since then.
The CB1100 is my first bike with a car-like ECU and EFI. I'm pretty comfortable that these are proven technologies, even though the mass of wires snaking around the bike worry the wrencher in me. Compared to the electrical system on my old CB750, it's quite a bit more complex.
When it comes to gadgets like traction control, stability augmentation etc.., I'll pass. I don't think my riding style really require those sort of devices. Gadgets that don't provide a benefit (for me), but have a maintenance penalty are not what I'm looking for in a bike.
I've noticed a trend in cages over the years to provide more and more flashy electronic gadgets. They're impressive when you first buy the cage, but can become a real nightmare as the cage ages. I prefer my bikes to have as little gadgetry as is practical. I tend to keep vehicles til they wear out, so it makes a difference to me (My '99 Nissan pickup with hand crank windows and manual door locks still works like new).
The CB1100 is my first bike with a car-like ECU and EFI. I'm pretty comfortable that these are proven technologies, even though the mass of wires snaking around the bike worry the wrencher in me. Compared to the electrical system on my old CB750, it's quite a bit more complex.
When it comes to gadgets like traction control, stability augmentation etc.., I'll pass. I don't think my riding style really require those sort of devices. Gadgets that don't provide a benefit (for me), but have a maintenance penalty are not what I'm looking for in a bike.
I've noticed a trend in cages over the years to provide more and more flashy electronic gadgets. They're impressive when you first buy the cage, but can become a real nightmare as the cage ages. I prefer my bikes to have as little gadgetry as is practical. I tend to keep vehicles til they wear out, so it makes a difference to me (My '99 Nissan pickup with hand crank windows and manual door locks still works like new).