06-28-2018, 08:32 AM
(06-28-2018, 06:48 AM)Guth_imp Wrote: Don't get me wrong. I love the size (dimensions) of my CB1100. For this reason alone I wish Honda would design more bikes primarily with the Japanese market in mind before eventually bringing them over here to the States. It's only the weight itself that I find somewhat disappointing. However I can, and do, live with it without much frustration. I would not personally change out anything on my bike purely for weight savings. I love the fact that the CB1100 has metal fenders of a design that I admire. I did lose some weight by replacing my stock muffler, but the weight loss was very low on my list of reasons for making the change. The bike purrs like a big cat out on the open road, but pushing it around in the garage it is no doubt a bit of a pig, lol.
When my wife's truck is not in the garage, I make a U turn under power = no pushing! It does take a good push on the center-stand to get it up to check oil level.
(06-28-2018, 05:25 AM)Guth_imp Wrote: As the Hawk GT was the only other street bike I've over owned, the CB1100 is never going to feel lightweight to me. Featherweight is definitely not a term that I'll ever use to describe the bike, lol. But then I"ll never own a sports tourer or likely any bike heavier than the CB1100. I'd love it if the CB weighed under 500 pounds, but it is what it is.
In fairness, I definitely enjoy the build quality of the CB1100 which does contribute to the bike's overall weight. I don't notice the weight of the CB nearly as much once I'm rolling and I do like how stable the bike is on the open road.
Especially in cross-winds!
(06-28-2018, 07:20 AM)4 Paws_imp Wrote: A chief factor in my decision to purchase the CB was its smaller size and weight compared to other mainstream offerings, and the lack of plastic.
There is a thread somewhere here detailing how a member significantly lightened his bike. Center stand went among other items.
I removed it from my 76 CB750F, along with the kick-start lever. However, It makes it so convenient to lubricate the chain. On the last two Yamahas, I had to use a jack under the right foot peg support to get the rear tire off the ground.
(06-28-2018, 07:45 AM)Roper_imp Wrote: I think dropping 20 lbs off the rider (me) would be a lot less expensive than getting 20 lbs off the bike. But, I blame the CB1100 for the weight gain, anyway. Since acquiring her, I have ridden my bicycle a lot less. And, she keeps taking me to really good places to eat...
I can certainly identify with that!
But, yesterday, after an 80 mile ride to Overton, I decided to forgo the ice cream parlor. (I was so thirsty I was too full of water and Gatorade!)
(06-28-2018, 04:06 AM)LongRanger_imp Wrote: Ferret's right. Climbing off a large and loaded sport-tourer (two-up) and onto the CB, it feels like a featherweight. I've always felt my DLX was a bit porky and didn't quite understand his perspective, but now I do. After a 4-day trip on the RT, my CB felt like a minibike today.
Well, in the space of 12 months, I went from a 278# TW200 to a 417# Moto Guzzi to a 293# XT250 to a 540# CB...so, no it does not feel light, below ~5 MPH. Once it is moving, it is great.
The stock tires are not the best for riding on pea gravel, but it is manageable.