02-28-2016, 01:48 PM
I got into riding on the street (had dirt bikes over the years) after my kids all got out of high school, couldn't bear the thought of getting booted out of the Coast Guard on a med board until they were on their own. I was 44 when I picked up my CB and I chose it because 1) the reviews were of a refined bike that looked great and would run forever 2) because it was rarer than the Triumph Bonneville Newchurch edition and 3) because it was languishing in a Honda dealer that sold it to me for under $7400 (I think, I can't remember for sure).
The only drawback I have experienced is that aftermarket parts are mainly from Japan which makes market research difficult to conduct. I prefer to pore over websites and youtube for reviews and explanations. There just isn't much of that for this bike when compared to other bikes like the Bonnies. I have found Dimecitycycles and Revivalcycles have a lot of universal parts that look cool if you are into the retro cafe look.
I love the stripped down look of a cafe racer and will be going in that direction for my bike. Unfortunately, I only have space to store my bike in the winter and have no room for actual work until it gets nicer out. So, I'm starting to stockpile parts!
The only drawback I have experienced is that aftermarket parts are mainly from Japan which makes market research difficult to conduct. I prefer to pore over websites and youtube for reviews and explanations. There just isn't much of that for this bike when compared to other bikes like the Bonnies. I have found Dimecitycycles and Revivalcycles have a lot of universal parts that look cool if you are into the retro cafe look.
I love the stripped down look of a cafe racer and will be going in that direction for my bike. Unfortunately, I only have space to store my bike in the winter and have no room for actual work until it gets nicer out. So, I'm starting to stockpile parts!