Should I buy this 2013?

[ksmith0034_imp]

What do the experts think? He wants $4500 for this 2013 with 16k miles. I was really hoping to find a ‘14 DLX but they’re very scarce (like my motorcycle budget). Trying to get more details from the seller.

About me: veteran rider (30+ yrs) so not looking for a track bike. I’m 51 so sport bikes are no longer in my cards (selling my ‘14 Thruxton). I have a couple ACTUAL vintage bikes, so I’m not looking to fill a long lost love. Just want a comfortable daily rider for in town and weekend rides.

[LongRanger_imp]

If the bike is local to you, I think $4500 would be a good starting point to negotiate price. If you have to have it shipped, it may not be so compelling. That bike is closer to $3500-$4000 in my area.

[E11even_Hunnit]

What do the experts think? He wants $4500 for this 2013 with 16k miles. I was really hoping to find a ‘14 DLX but they’re very scarce (like my motorcycle budget). Trying to get more details from the seller.

About me: veteran rider (30+ yrs) so not looking for a track bike. I’m 51 so sport bikes are no longer in my cards (selling my ‘14 Thruxton). I have a couple ACTUAL vintage bikes, so I’m not looking to fill a long lost love. Just want a comfortable daily rider for in town and weekend rides.

I'd say it's kinda hard to go wrong with a CB11. It's a great looking bike, and relatively low maintenance with it's simple air-cooled i4 compared to others in the same class, also not a fast bike but has enough torque to get you going, and puts a smile on your face doing it. In terms of comfort, I think only folks that seem to have an issue with it are taller(6'2+) individuals, or those who go on long trips that find the stock seat to become a problem.


But since you mentioned already owning classic bikes, I guess you have to look at what else is out there to be had(lighter and monoshock'd).
In that 4-5k ballpark the only other solid choices that come to mind for weekend rides is perhaps the FZ1(lighter but taller) or a SV650(lighter but smaller in CC) Both of which are considered to be relativelycomfortable rides, they don't come close to the beauty of the CB11 though. I guess there are others that fit the bill but not with the reliability of a Japanese bike so by default they're inferior and excluded in my opinion.

I too, owned a '14 Thrux- beautiful bike, really did love the styling but I always felt the powerband was lacking and the handling was sub par, specially the wobbly front wheel. I guess if you like your Thruxton you can always check out a more upright Bonnie in the same price range, but it doesn't seem like that's the case. In my humble opinion, the CB11 will rip the Thruxton a new one, in every aspect(Looks/performance/ownership cost)

I'd say get him down to $4k for that mileage, but then again everyone is different, some might want to wait for a DLX in the $5k range, so location and timing is also a factor

[Ennsync_imp]

I have the same bike year/ model/ Color , paid 4900 with 10250 miles it , have some extras like engine guard and rear bars, over all very good bike , only changed oil and filter and air filter with the cost of under $60, 20 minutes of work, next is brake pads which cost me $80, for best brand.I think the asking price is reasonable.

[LongRanger_imp]

I’m 6’6” and have no issues with the comfort of my ‘14 DLX, but I recognize everyone is different. A bit more knee room would be nice but it doesn’t detract from the bike’s overall appeal. By all means, try to get a test ride on this ‘13 and see how you feel. I think you’ll come away very impressed.

[max]

Three things to look fo light corrosionr;
1 steel lower triple clamp on the forks.
2 under rear fender
3 swingarm play; on the centerstand move the swingarm sideways and look for play in the
swingarm bolt area, take a torch and have a close look, it's very easy to fix but worth having a look at,
mine needed a shim and is now perfect.

The bike has just been run in and should last another trouble free 200.000 km.
If you like the unique style of the 2013 model that would be a plus too, looks like the owner has looked after it
which is a bonus. you are looking at a valve check in another 20.000 km.

[ozigoo]

6'2 with a 2011 cb and a corbin Gunfighter/lady seat, the position is very comfortable...go for it!!

[ksmith0034_imp]

Three things to look fo light corrosionr;
1 steel lower triple clamp on the forks.
2 under rear fender
3 swingarm play; on the centerstand move the swingarm sideways and look for play in the
swingarm bolt area, take a torch and have a close look, it's very easy to fix but worth having a look at,
mine needed a shim and is now perfect.

The bike has just been run in and should last another trouble free 200.000 km.
If you like the unique style of the 2013 model that would be a plus too, looks like the owner has looked after it
which is a bonus. you are looking at a valve check in another 20.000 km.

Is the valve check interval really 8K miles?!
If so, can this be done yourself? I’m no stranger to turning wrenches.

[Lord Popgun]

You can check the valves yourself pretty easily, but to adjust them the cams have to come out. Shim under bucket.

[max]

Here is a link to a spreadsheet to give you an idea how often the valves require checking in practice;
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1...=473671721

Checked mine at 17.000 km by myself. but all in spec, i am now at 40.000 km and i might look at 45.000 for the second check, it's a very low wearing system.