03-10-2018, 03:53 PM
(03-10-2018, 01:48 PM)crutch_imp Wrote: Are you sorry you asked the question yet?
Seriously, I'll throw out my meager contribution.
Compromise.
2014 cb
Gear indicator.
6th gear.
Doesn't have the two tone paint job that I'm not fond of.
Buy a used bike, ride it for a year.
If you find yourself still wondering about the new 2017's, they will have been sitting on the showroom floor long enough to hopefully have come down in price.
Best wishes and happy trails
Crutch in the Ozarks
Good points:
Never thought I had a need for a gear indicator, but now like having it.
I cannot begin to recall how many times I reached for another gear on the Triumph (5 speed) and Moto Guzzi (6 speed), when I was already at the top.
However, with 6th on the CB, I probably would not have done so, since 5,000 RPM is 103 MPH in 6th. If it had the HP (& not governed), that would be 175 MPH at 8,500 RPM. Plenty tall, but seldom downshift for passing.
Also like the trip computer. Fuel used is very accurate.
If it indicates 1.8 gallons used and the pump price is $2.69, I multiply ($4.84) and then, in this case, pay $5 and it fills without going having to go back for change.
Did I mention that I like the all black with chrome fenders...still in love and almost 6,000 miles!