10-06-2016, 09:38 AM
Interesting topic. I'll come clean here and state up front that the type of riding I'm discussing shouldn't be the norm. I ride out west. On roads that are long, straight with exceptionally unimpeded sight distances, well maintained surfaces in most cases, and very little traffic. About 7 weeks ago I completed a solo loop of the Wind Rivers Range in south western Wyoming going counterclockwise. Between Farson and west of South Pass I spent a lot of time basically laying on the tank at triple digit speeds. Same north of Fort Washakie and coming south from Daniels Junction to Kemmerer. On that last stretch I spent well over half an hour above 100. I'm running a stock front tire and a Michilin Pilot Road 3 on the back. Soft luggage on the rear with MAYBE 20 pounds total in them. A Dart Fly Screen on the front with front shocks set on whatever they were when they came from the dealer (I've never adjusted them, nor felt the need to) and rear shocks on the 3rd preload setting. I'm currently 239 pounds 
. The CB ran like an anvil on rails at those speeds for the duration. No wobble, nothing other than confidence inspiring, dead neutral handling and feedback. But, as discussed, a lot of things can come into play that may end up impacting the quality of your ride. Hope you resolve it to your satisfaction.
. The CB ran like an anvil on rails at those speeds for the duration. No wobble, nothing other than confidence inspiring, dead neutral handling and feedback. But, as discussed, a lot of things can come into play that may end up impacting the quality of your ride. Hope you resolve it to your satisfaction.