CB1100 as first bike?

[Pauley]

I rode for a few years in my late teens early 20's then took about 25 years off. Other than the Honda Rebel 250's we putted around on in the basic motorcycle class I took last year, that was the extent of my experience before I bought my CB1100. Other than the drop dead beautiful styling I think the CB1100 has, I like it because it can be docile when you want it to be and will get up and move when you need it. It handles smoothly at slow speeds and handles beautifully at higher speeds. I have not yet tapped in to probably half the power the bike has. I ride slowly and carefully - I have 525 miles on the CB1100 under my belt now. Just having fun with it. When manhandling the bike when my feet are on the ground I try to think a few steps ahead and concentrate on the center of gravity of the bike and keep it upright. I'll keep my fingers crossed - it's worked so far!

If you're a grown up and are past those risk taking years, I say go for it and get the bike you know you really want.