Is your CB a keeper?

[flynrider]

I pose this question because every now and then I read that someone is selling his CB and moving on... there's been more than a few of late and that's sad to me. Most seem to be just wanting to try something new... and that's fine. But this bike is so special to me (even though I currently don't ride it much) that I don't think I could bear to part with it. So that's really my question. I had this discussion, briefly, with Motogeezer a few weeks ago on FB when he announced he was selling his. He doesn't get emotionally attached to his machines and periodically moves on to something new. Is anyone else like that? Or are you like me... when you find something you like, you KEEP it. I have a 23 year old boat, of my 3 cars, one is 11 years old, of my 3 bikes, one is 12 and the other one is 7 years old. And I have only had one wife... 40 years now. Oh, maybe I shouldn't have brought that up... LOL. So, is the CB a keeper for you? Or not? And if not, what would you trade it for?

I'm like you!

Mine is a keeper. I think the UJM was the pinnacle of multipurpose, standard motorcycle design. After riding my CB750 for 15 yrs., I knew it wasn't going to last forever and eventually I'd have to find something else to ride. I did a lot of browsing at motorcycle dealers, but nothing made me want to open my wallet. When the CB11 finally showed up, it was exactly what I was looking for, so I bought the first one I could find. Like MTC, I'm not emotionally attached to my CB, but it's unlikely that I'll run across anything that can replace it.

I've had my plane for 22 yrs., my CB750 for 20 yrs. and my truck for 18 yrs. The CB11 isn't even 4 yrs. old, so it's a good bet that it will be around for a long time to come.