Will the CB1100 be the last of it's kind in America?

[JustJohn_imp]

Hmmm. Well, I'm in a college town...and mostly I'm ignored. There are a few bikers out and about...in cages or carts (pickups)...I can spot them because they give me a covert eye.

But in a town with mostly young people (who know little of old motorcycles) I don't think too many are impressed. It's not a Transformers ride...it's just one of those boring old bikes like the ones Dad rode. A boring old fart on it, like Dad.

Occasionally a Harley guy (sometimes with club colors, which may or may not be legit - seems we've become a pass-through point for some MC runs) will try stop-light dragging on the main, five-lane road. It's kinda fun...he sizing me, with my ATGATT green and grey-reflective...cruiserface scowl...light changes and he lets me hear the power of those open pipes. So I run it up, easy, to 2nd...and OPEN IT UP. I can hit 55 in seemingly the blink of an eye...5700 rpms. He's in the dust...scowl intact...you can almost hear him, "I intended that."

Other'n that...really, not much interest. In a world where college kids have BMWs, it takes a lot to wow the passers-by.

Very telling. Why would you care who gives a darn about what you are riding? Or who eyeballs the bike? Or their age bracket? Who are you trying to "Wow"? Just asking.

Not at all. I'm just an observer of human foibiles.

If I cared what people think, I'd have bought a poser bike.

Not at all. I'm just an observer of human foibles.

If I cared what people think, I'd have bought a poser bike.
And what exactly constitutes a Poser bike? IYHO?
Any cruiser? An "Adventure bike"? You do realize that there are plenty of folks who ride what they like, just like you ride what you like? Not fishing for an argument but there is a reason why so many bike styles exist. Why all the forums exist. I respect your opinions, but they are just that. I like Harley's. So do a lot of folks. I also really like standard's or Naked bike's. But you seem to go out of your way to proclaim that your limited, simple opinion is the Gospel. JPT, I ain't trying to get banned or give you a hard time, but with all the options around us, lighten up. Maybe observe some of your own foibles at some point. Were all just human. You too. I'm simple and old school...if your on two wheels. we are equal. At some point we lost that. And it's a darn shame we did... no offence intended.