Oh no..am I really going to.

[pdedse]

Thanks for replies guys.
I do agree that the cb1100 is a really good looking bike, I've owned the EX but changed for the RS version which is a totally different bike as I have found out.
Some things are a very poor design change, one being the rear brake peddle adjustment which at its lowest the peddle is still higher than the foot peg (there is an old post about this) Its easy to lift your foot of the peg to brake in a planned stop but not in an emergency.
The handle bars are much lower so I had to fit risers which made a slight difference but still not right.
The main problem I have is the riding position in the pegs are to far back and to high for me, (that also makes the high rear brake position worse) It causes me hip/leg pain after about 40 mins or sometimes less riding so its not good.
I've thought about raising the seat height as mentioned above but I think it would spoil the looks of the bike.

Opinion seems to be part exchange the CB500x but I can ride that all day with no problems so I have to keep it even if just for winter riding.

I have the means to keep the 1100rs but I fear it would just become an expensive ornament so I have arranged to trade it in for a FJR next week.

I decided on a third FJR by thinking over the many many bikes I've owned and which has suited me best and it won on all counts so had to be.

I've enjoyed this forum and its the most friendly so plan to stick around if that's ok, I will transfer the rlets over to the FJR

I didn't realize the RS was that different. Sounds like this combo of ergos is a bit much...if one doesn't enjoy riding the bike, what's the point? Hope you enjoy your FJR.