03-03-2022, 05:04 AM
Temps finally edged above 50 here yesterday. Had a chance to ride my 2014 CB that's been sitting dormant in the garage for a few weeks. I can sum it up in one word...WOW! Could not believe how smooth, powerful, and quiet it was. Had to pinch myself that I finally got to own one of these.
Some other notes...
Some water drained from underneath right after the bike started. Crankcase breather?
Checked the oil first. Miss the old dipstick, but I'll get used to the sight glass.
The brake light blinks several times before being on solid...assume that is not stock, and previous owner added a device to cause this.
Will definitely need a set of handlebar risers, and a set of Grip Puppies.
Bike came with a windshield. I removed it for the first ride, but may keep it on. It's a National Cycle Street Shield EX. Went without a shield on my last bike ('79 CB750) because none of them looked right. Had shields on every other bike previously.
Almost 71 now. Wish I got one earlier!
Some other notes...
Some water drained from underneath right after the bike started. Crankcase breather?
Checked the oil first. Miss the old dipstick, but I'll get used to the sight glass.
The brake light blinks several times before being on solid...assume that is not stock, and previous owner added a device to cause this.
Will definitely need a set of handlebar risers, and a set of Grip Puppies.
Bike came with a windshield. I removed it for the first ride, but may keep it on. It's a National Cycle Street Shield EX. Went without a shield on my last bike ('79 CB750) because none of them looked right. Had shields on every other bike previously.
Almost 71 now. Wish I got one earlier!