Women CB1100 Riders?

[ChipBeck_imp]

I like being called a commando but do resent "douche bag." Most of my buddies call me an a**hole so I prefer that. All joking aside all I did was to present another side of the argument. It is not my intention to offend anyone and certainly not to drive anyone away. By all means, we all have the right to do as we see fit and maybe I am wrong. The CB might be the perfect bike for McSpofforson. I fully admit I could be way off base here, but she did ask for all of our various opinions and I think a couple of other members came down on my side so I am not completely out in left field here.

Please reconsider leaving the forum as it was not my intention to set off a flame war and you probably have a lot to contribute. Stick around for a while and see if it doesn't get better.

What kind of bike are you currently riding? It all comes down to your comfort level. All new bikes take getting used to. That said, the CB1100 is a very neutral and well balanced bike in my opinion. As with any bike, get them tipped to far to one side at a stop or moving around in your garage and they will go over, no stopping them. Then it becomes and issue of what technique to use to right the bike. These guys riding around on the huge HD baggers are not simply going to lift those bike up on a dead lift. There is a technique to righting them from a fall. That said, I think you could handle the CB. Another bike you might consider for comparison is the Triumph Bonneville or Thruxton. Having come out of a Bonneville SE to buy my CB, I can say the Triumph is a great bike and also very neutral and well balanced. The seat height is a bit lower than the CB and the bike weighs about 100lbs less. Engine is an 865cc and power is about 68 hp. A very fun and enjoyable classic standard. Wish I could have kept both my Bonnie and the CB. If you have your heart set on the CB, get it. One advantage to the CB is that you can get it with ABS. I highly recommend that option if you can swing it.

Very well put and also there is a reason most HD riders do the group thing; when trouble arises help is right there. Also with most of the baggers and big touring machines, the bike usually cannot go completely over, it falls on the engine guard or bags or both. So you are starting from the machine being only over about 45 degrees, a big advantage. And for a newer rider the ABS is a real good idea.

The quote above notes a big factor. The HD bagger in that video was already 45 degrees upright resting on the crash bars. The CB would be all the way over. That said, though it would be more difficult than that Harley, proper technique will allow most riders without physical problems to lift it. Even so, for a standard type traditional MC the Triumph Bonnie would be a better fit IMO. Good luck with whatever you choose darlin'. See you on the road.

Chip