08-02-2017, 06:28 AM
About two years ago I thought it would be fun to get back into motorcycling for a number of reasons, "while I still can" being one of them.
I thought an old '70s BMW would be fun if I could find one in good enough shape, cheap enough. Then after doing a little research and youtube watching I considered a MG V-7, and a Triumph, all of which led me to some comparisons that included the CB. It was widely dismissed as lacking character in the reviews, but oh yeah, by the way it always started, ran great, didn't leak, and had a dealer network second only to H-D.
Checked out a few at farther flung dealers but found one used at my local dealer just before last summer.
I lurked on this forum, read the CB1100 thread on ADVrider and picked it up at the end of last summer.
It was love at first sight, but after riding it I found I needed more room, which I solved with lower pegs and a higher seat (re-upholstered).
This excellent forum also contributed to my decision, for the quality of the members and the good information. I too am left wondering why this machine never was widely (or even narrowly ) promoted by Honda.
Ben
I thought an old '70s BMW would be fun if I could find one in good enough shape, cheap enough. Then after doing a little research and youtube watching I considered a MG V-7, and a Triumph, all of which led me to some comparisons that included the CB. It was widely dismissed as lacking character in the reviews, but oh yeah, by the way it always started, ran great, didn't leak, and had a dealer network second only to H-D.
Checked out a few at farther flung dealers but found one used at my local dealer just before last summer.
I lurked on this forum, read the CB1100 thread on ADVrider and picked it up at the end of last summer.
It was love at first sight, but after riding it I found I needed more room, which I solved with lower pegs and a higher seat (re-upholstered).
This excellent forum also contributed to my decision, for the quality of the members and the good information. I too am left wondering why this machine never was widely (or even narrowly ) promoted by Honda.
Ben