Getting older and buying a new CB1100

[michael1954]

Well, I'll chime in. I'll be 73 this summer. Started riding in 1969, got married in 1977, mostly stopped riding when the kids came along. Got into sailing and had several boats, then my sister remarried, and her new husband rode. We were talking, and he asked me if I'd like to take a ride on one of his bikes. He had a really sweet Yamaha 400 thumper, and I said Yeah, I would. Before long, a neighbor was selling his H-D Sportster. The kids were pretty much grown, and on a whim I bought it, and it took off from there. I've had the CB for, oh, four years now, and recently bought a Suzi V-Strom 1000. It had some miles and I got it cheap, had a mech go thru it and do some long-deferred maintenance. It runs great. You don't stop riding 'cause you get old....you know the rest!

Funny, I started riding in 69' as well when I turned 15 that September.....Never have looked back.

All the best Michael, I wish I had teachers who were so enthusiastic and determined

'14 CB1100 STD 5 speed

Thank you! And thanks to all of you!