11-17-2016, 01:38 AM
I ordered my new 2014 CB1100 Standard on November 1st, and I took delivery of the bike yesterday afternoon. I had the dealer order and install OEM rear carrier and engine guard. (I know I could have saved money doing this myself, but at least they gave me a little discount.) My salesperson Deb wisely went through the CB's controls with me knowing my riding experience is on my 1967 CB77 Superhawk since about 1973, and other Hondas before that. Another hint I needed direction resulted form my questions like "Where is the headlight on-off switch? What is it like riding with disc brakes vs drum brakes?" This is a time-warp shock experience for an old rider like me! Hitting the starter button and the bikes idles without fooling with a choke and throttle! The attached picture is me and my wife on my CB taken in front of Mavrix Motorsports, Middletown, NY, minutes prior to my maiden ride to my garage (about 16 miles, 26 km). I wanted to go the long way home, but the temperature was dropping fast (close to sundown), and the whitetail deer are in rut and unpredictable.
What an awesome experience for a guy like me! After a test drive on the dealership property, I hit the streets and then the rural roads to my home. I was surprised how nice the CB handles! Well balanced, good center of gravity, friendly throttle and I could not feel the road bumps that impacts my body when I ride my old CB77. I do need more practice getting used to a far superior braking system and handling 200 lbs, 91 kg plus more, especially in a fast maneuver/emergency situations. I am easy on the throttle, a few more ponies getting to the rear wheel! A ride is on my schedule today before a winter weather system hits the NE US this weekend. I love this bike and I hope to ride it as long as long I have been riding my old CB77 (that will be until I am almost 110 years old!)
What an awesome experience for a guy like me! After a test drive on the dealership property, I hit the streets and then the rural roads to my home. I was surprised how nice the CB handles! Well balanced, good center of gravity, friendly throttle and I could not feel the road bumps that impacts my body when I ride my old CB77. I do need more practice getting used to a far superior braking system and handling 200 lbs, 91 kg plus more, especially in a fast maneuver/emergency situations. I am easy on the throttle, a few more ponies getting to the rear wheel! A ride is on my schedule today before a winter weather system hits the NE US this weekend. I love this bike and I hope to ride it as long as long I have been riding my old CB77 (that will be until I am almost 110 years old!)
