08-13-2014, 01:18 PM
(08-13-2014, 01:11 PM)gossman_imp Wrote: I rode the CB bikes in the mid 70s to the mid 80s, last was a CB650 bought off the dealer floor. Went through the adventure bike phase and in the last decade went to the cruiser bikes. Never a favorite of mine, I always pined for another CB. Well I am looking at a dealer where they have a '13 CB 1100 ABS demo on the floor. Clean, 9k miles, new BattleAxe tires, 1 year Honda warranty. $7999 out the door. Wouldn't know that the bike was a Honda demo at all by looking at it. I've been on the '14 model and the suburban and back roads I drive wouldn't make the 6speed tranny a must, especially since my recent bike was a 5 speed. I'm just a 55 year old fat guy reliving my earlier days. So, what's the overall opinion on this suggested ride?
Well, I dont have an 1100 but Im going to comment anyway. The CB1100 is a heck of a motorcycle imo. The price is too high. I dont know where you are located but in Union City TN you can buy a 13 brand new for 7600. Trust me, I have been temped. In fact, new 13's can be had for under 8K all day long if you search.
By the way, I had a 80 CB650 custom as well. Took everything I could throw at it as a teenager/young man. Saw the redline everyday. lol Oh, how foolish I was back then.
You are making a good choice but you need to shop a little before you plunk down the money. Where are you at Gossman?