10-21-2014, 12:56 PM
Initially, I reported I was not happy with my rear brake and still am not but to a lessor degree. I used both brakes everytime I stop or slow down pretty much. Thats just the way I was taught right or wrong. Now, I think I understand why Honda made the back a little vague. You have a heck of a set of fronts and with the back being a little vague (for a lack of a better term) and it keeps you from locking it somewhat if you are non ABS like me. I still dont like it but I am getting more used to it. When I climb back on my Nighthawk I will probably lock up the rear right off the bat. I really think they are equal in stopping power(rear brake only) but there is a lot to be said for an old style drum brake or a lot less said about a modern disc. Take your pick. I just need to get the feel and modulation to be the same if that is possible.
I like this CB1100 more and more every mile I ride. Just fits my riding to a tee. IF there was ever a perfect motorcycle this is pretty much it for me at this time despite some of my minor nitpiks.
PS: If anybody wants to know what truely bad brakes really are buy a 2003 1200 Harley Sportster. I dont know how I survived riding that thing but I did. I will never go back down that road.
I like this CB1100 more and more every mile I ride. Just fits my riding to a tee. IF there was ever a perfect motorcycle this is pretty much it for me at this time despite some of my minor nitpiks.
PS: If anybody wants to know what truely bad brakes really are buy a 2003 1200 Harley Sportster. I dont know how I survived riding that thing but I did. I will never go back down that road.