Need advice on CB1100 and other

[foxinsuit_imp]

Hey Foxinsuit,

Good choice, always liked the look of the Zepher. There are some lovely Zephers out there that have been tweeked to look like Z1's. Tuned and modded running gear too.... Costs a fortune tho and will be a money pit with no return. Nice tho...
As far as riding gear goes, I'd just say buy second hand. Good gear is built to last and there are loads of bargains to be had. Leather gets better with age too. Just feed it and it'll serve you well. Most of my jackets are used and they are perfect.
I used to ride in old combat trousers, army boots and duffle jackets for years... All useless. You can get a pair of RST Leather pants for £99 in the uk and they are fantastic. Textiles are expensive and a bit hit and miss.
Depends on the weather where you ride tho.

I've already checked out those mods. It is very tempting, but as you said - money pit with no return, but so are the most mods for most motorcycles. You'll never get back what you have put in in a motorcycle if you decide to sell it. Doesn't mean that modding is wrong though .

Off season is long here. I think I'll give into temptation more or less.
Logic says I should just enjoy zephyr for what it is and what it offers and not invest in various unnecessary (aesthetic) mods. It looks great as is. Maybe I'll get a new seat (more retro looking than the aftermarket one that was included when I bought the bike) and a bikini cowl for headlight eventually similar to ZRX).



Logic says I shouldn't waste money on zephyr (aesthetic mods) specially if the CB1100 is still penciled as my next bike some years down the line. Maybe as a 30th birthday present or something.

Checked out some cool moto leather jackets on ebay. They weren't used, but had good price tags.
It seems that once you start checking what else is there besides what DAINESE offers, then the prices start to fall significantly.

I've always wanted an EASY RIDER jacket. I bought one like 7 years ago, but sizing was wrong. Quality leather, but poorly made jacket. Had the tailor fix it. He's done best he could and I still wore it for years, but it wasn't as good fitting jacket as others are. Few years ago I retired it. Wouldn't mind one (good fitting) again.
Unfortunately there are no EASY RIDER jackets available where I live. Only option is to order from ebay uk (which I've done previously) and hope for the best. Again.