01-27-2018, 01:45 AM
(01-26-2018, 08:55 AM)ohiorider_imp Wrote: Let me clarify my position. I've been riding motorcycles and motorbikes since 1960. My first bike (that I owned)was a 1963 BSA Spitfire Scrambler. I didn't know any better, so I rode this bike from Charleston, West Virginia almost to Brownsville Texas and back home in August, 1966. But remember, I was 23, not 75 at the time.
Let me clarify: I am not a track day rider. I am not a canyon racer.
All I expect of a 500 pound bike that looks like it was designed to be a daily rider, a do it all machine ...... is to be just that.
With front suspension that doesn't destroy wrists, and rear suspension that doesn't catapult the rider off the seat.
I have logged over 500,000 miles on motorcycles.
In my wildest dreams, I never expected the CB1100 to be a harsh riding machine. I guess I was beguiled by the standard appearance of the bike. And I thought Honda would market this bike as a standard that took on standard tasks, including roads that weren't A++ in smoothness.
They didn't, and I'm disappointed.
That's it for me.
Bob
Bob - Very sorry to hear it's not working out for you . . . I followed your interest and then purchase of that bike on the OTHER forum we both frequent (are we allowed to mention other forums here?). In fact, a guy named Bob with both Guzzi and BMW interests picking up a CB1100 was a factor in me ordering one a couple of weeks ago. I'm selling my Guzzi and replacing it with the CB1100; the Guzzi is beautiful, but just never turned me on in any way. Haven't had a Honda since about 1981, so thought it's time.
I'm a bit younger (61), but with a similar number of miles in my experience. Hopefully the changes they've made on the 2017 model will improve ride quality; maybe I won't know the difference. My two old K bikes ride and handle well, but are a bit harsh on the busted Pennsylvania roads. My Harleys are absolutely stellar in ride quality (well, 823 and 929 pounds in wet weights helps). My KLR (2009, totally stock) works well with all that suspension travel.
Guess if you can't find satisfaction it's better to dump it. Life's too short . . .