12-01-2016, 11:50 AM
I'm 6'3" with 34" inseam, 53 years of age, 180 lbs and in good shape. I've had a KLR for about 8 years, ridden it long distances to Central America and back to Oregon, to Mexico a couple of times, so I know what you mean when you talk about how easy the KLR can be on one's knees and hips. I had that concern for the CB1100...and I was right to have it.
After an hour or two, I feel a little stiff in the right hip, the need to extend the knees and shake 'em a bit. I don't feel that hip tightness at all on the KLR...but it's there on the CB. Still, I like the bike (I'm beginning to "appreciate" its quiet nature).
So for a recent 5500 mile trip from OR to Illinois, I put on SW Motech engine guards, and then a $20 pair of forward pegs on the guards. I only used the pegs maybe 3% of the trip, but it was nice to have that other position when my knees would get tired. I left the seat stock, but I put on two 1" seat pads, and then another one half way through the trip. That really helped, leading me to think I should spring for a taller seat, lower pegs...but I'm a cheap KLR owner and the pads cost $20 for all three.
The saddle bags are a $70 pair and I have an old HD leather bag that rests on the passenger seat and doubles as a back rest. Simple tie-downs to secure everything, it worked fine.
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If you want to look at the road report go here, p2:
[url=http://m.cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9376&page=2]http://m.cb1100forum.com/forum/showthrea...376&page=2
I've test ridden the Ducatti Srambler and the Street Twin. I could have bought either bike and I think I would have liked both just fine, and I would have had similar ergo issues. Maybe in time I splurge for a seat and lower the pegs, but riding around town I don't have any issues.
Good luck!
After an hour or two, I feel a little stiff in the right hip, the need to extend the knees and shake 'em a bit. I don't feel that hip tightness at all on the KLR...but it's there on the CB. Still, I like the bike (I'm beginning to "appreciate" its quiet nature).
So for a recent 5500 mile trip from OR to Illinois, I put on SW Motech engine guards, and then a $20 pair of forward pegs on the guards. I only used the pegs maybe 3% of the trip, but it was nice to have that other position when my knees would get tired. I left the seat stock, but I put on two 1" seat pads, and then another one half way through the trip. That really helped, leading me to think I should spring for a taller seat, lower pegs...but I'm a cheap KLR owner and the pads cost $20 for all three.
The saddle bags are a $70 pair and I have an old HD leather bag that rests on the passenger seat and doubles as a back rest. Simple tie-downs to secure everything, it worked fine.
If you want to look at the road report go here, p2:
[url=http://m.cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9376&page=2]http://m.cb1100forum.com/forum/showthrea...376&page=2
I've test ridden the Ducatti Srambler and the Street Twin. I could have bought either bike and I think I would have liked both just fine, and I would have had similar ergo issues. Maybe in time I splurge for a seat and lower the pegs, but riding around town I don't have any issues.
Good luck!