04-20-2014, 12:18 AM
Congrats and welcome 
From having had 2 Sportsters I can assure you the CB is superior in every respect.
As far as the salesmen in metric shops go, it is sad how few details they seem to know about any particular model, but it is far easier for a Harley salesman or a Triumph salesman to know their product lines. They have far fewer models and a much less diverse product range. How many scooters does Triumph or Harley make? How many ATV's? Any side by sides? How many dirt bikes? Harley has like 3 motors and the rest is dressing. Triumph has more, maybe 7 or 8 motors, but the selection pales in comparison to any metric brand. The amount of specs a metric salesman must try and learn and retain is staggering (note I spent 17 years in the motorcycle business)
Where you may or may not find the Honda lacking is in 2 areas. Amount and variety of accessories available, and you wont find a lot of Honda branded clothing. The other is the social aspect. Don't expect that your Harley riding buddies will treat you the same as they did before, and other than giant Goldwing gatherings, Honda riders don't have much of a social game which seems a major part of Harley ownership.
Oh, and don't expect Harley riders to wave back to you much out on the road either.
Also don't take this post as anti Harley. I'm not. I have owned 7 and many on here have and several still do. Harley and Honda from engineering to social status are just very different. Chicken sandwiches and hamburgers are also very different, but they are all good in their own way.
Hope you find a pleasant home here. We are very laid back and civil and will help you in any way we can.
From having had 2 Sportsters I can assure you the CB is superior in every respect.
As far as the salesmen in metric shops go, it is sad how few details they seem to know about any particular model, but it is far easier for a Harley salesman or a Triumph salesman to know their product lines. They have far fewer models and a much less diverse product range. How many scooters does Triumph or Harley make? How many ATV's? Any side by sides? How many dirt bikes? Harley has like 3 motors and the rest is dressing. Triumph has more, maybe 7 or 8 motors, but the selection pales in comparison to any metric brand. The amount of specs a metric salesman must try and learn and retain is staggering (note I spent 17 years in the motorcycle business)
Where you may or may not find the Honda lacking is in 2 areas. Amount and variety of accessories available, and you wont find a lot of Honda branded clothing. The other is the social aspect. Don't expect that your Harley riding buddies will treat you the same as they did before, and other than giant Goldwing gatherings, Honda riders don't have much of a social game which seems a major part of Harley ownership.
Oh, and don't expect Harley riders to wave back to you much out on the road either.
Also don't take this post as anti Harley. I'm not. I have owned 7 and many on here have and several still do. Harley and Honda from engineering to social status are just very different. Chicken sandwiches and hamburgers are also very different, but they are all good in their own way.
Hope you find a pleasant home here. We are very laid back and civil and will help you in any way we can.