12-19-2016, 04:35 AM
Ferret, Thanks for posting what you replied to Beerman. I owned my CB1100 of only a month now (85 miles) and in back of my mind, I can not shake the thought that I made a big mistake buying my new CB 1100 due to my physical limitations. I am a shrinking 66 year old (5' 11" to 5' 8") with two types of arthritis. I too have lost a lot of strength. My main ride for decades has been my 67 CB77 SH. So when I was moving my CB1100 around the garage, learning how to put it up on the center kick stand. I was afraid I was going to drop the bike. (A few youtube videos helped me with that.)
The few times I was able to ride the CB1100, I felt the bike was made for me. Easy to handle, well balanced, and brakes that react much quicker than my CB77 drum brakes. I need more riding experience and practice to get comfortable with the CB1100 in the event I need to react during an emergency maneuver.
Your post will put my mind at ease until Spring finally arrives! Thanks
The few times I was able to ride the CB1100, I felt the bike was made for me. Easy to handle, well balanced, and brakes that react much quicker than my CB77 drum brakes. I need more riding experience and practice to get comfortable with the CB1100 in the event I need to react during an emergency maneuver.
Your post will put my mind at ease until Spring finally arrives! Thanks