12-02-2021, 02:42 AM
Near where I live, there is a dog park right next to an outdoor recreation area frequented by young mothers pushing strollers and elderly folks feeding the birds.
I like riding past that area and having people smile and wave at me.
I also have a Honda Shadow 750 that is fairly quiet, but I have to *TRY* to be quiet on the Shadow. The CB1100 is quiet.
I agree that some folks simply don't appreciate the CB1100 for what it actually is.
Those who are looking for an exhaust note, or even something more throaty, are probably not listening for cardinals, finches, and warblers. Nor are they seeing the neighborhood Yorkies and Labradors cower when they ride by.
I do notice the neighborhood dogs don't like my Shadow nearly as much as the CB1100.
While I ride for my own edification, I do enjoy happy neighbors too. And it's nice to be able to hear the birds.
I like riding past that area and having people smile and wave at me.
I also have a Honda Shadow 750 that is fairly quiet, but I have to *TRY* to be quiet on the Shadow. The CB1100 is quiet.
I agree that some folks simply don't appreciate the CB1100 for what it actually is.
Those who are looking for an exhaust note, or even something more throaty, are probably not listening for cardinals, finches, and warblers. Nor are they seeing the neighborhood Yorkies and Labradors cower when they ride by.
I do notice the neighborhood dogs don't like my Shadow nearly as much as the CB1100.
While I ride for my own edification, I do enjoy happy neighbors too. And it's nice to be able to hear the birds.