04-30-2014, 09:22 PM
(04-30-2014, 09:18 AM)BugSpatteredJacket_imp Wrote: All valid points. I appreciate the input. Part of me is just hung up on the idea of 6 speeds more so than the reality of it I suppose. Kinda of annoyed with Honda for doing this...
Oh, btw, I'M the kinda guy who buys an unfaired retro for commuting...I use to ride daily to and from Carlow to Dublin in Irish rainy weather and honestly, I found the windshields to be more of a hindrance at times in lieu of visibility and cross winds, etc...
That being said, my commute in Canada has shrunk considerably and thus, this CB really will fit the bill nicely. I am loving this forum and loving all of the positive reviews for this bike. Though, I have a sneaking suspicion that this bike wont be available in Canada for very long. Just a hunch so I am hoping to pick one asap. Again...
In reality I sometimes forget to put her in 5th at speed on the freeway. This means I'm cruising comfortably in 4th at 110km/h without realising it.
Honestly, the only thing I would be interested in as an upgrade would be the new instrument panel or the colour co-ordinated side panels. 6th gear would not even be on the list.
BTW, just went for a 3.5 hour ride in the hills with speeds from 60-110 km/h. The bike is simply superb. Almost 12000kms on the clock and it's just starting to feel run in. The sound from the Staintune is glorious, and I find myself just cruising at speed in third to keep her in the 5000 RPM range for sound and torque. Anyway, I need to start taking some photos as the Adelaide Hills are starting to look fantastic with Autumn leaves on the trees...5 speeds or 6 doesn't really matter, just get on one*
*Disclaimer: the poster is a horribly biased, happy CB1100 owner.