Getting older and buying a new CB1100

[Rogerdj_imp]

Im 71 and recently bought my CB1100 ex, and would 100% recommend it if you like a bike that has its own character, exhibts some top quality engineering and finish and you are the type that is proud of the bike you ride (also read into that likes keeping it clean and shiny)
Weight was the only thing that concerned me, once rolling you dont notice it, bike is basically lower in its centre of gravity unlike many bikes. Just be careful around things like putting the bike onto its side stand, trying to move it backwards etc whilst sitting on the bike, same rules apply to any bike really, but you notice it more as you mature and leg strength etc falls off.
Our roads here in New Zealand are a lot more twisty that what you appear to ride on in America, the CB1100 is more than capable of keeping up with moderately ridden adventure, sports and touring bikes I ride with.
I have added a line of pre load to the front and rear suspension from stock settings, not sure if I like the front the one notch harder given the bumpy nature of our roads.
Go buy it, worst that can happen is you decide to onsell and Im sure there are plenty of eager buyers out there for that!