Not My CB1100! Ageing Motorcyclists are buying the wrong bike.

[GoldOxide_imp]

Ageing Motorcyclists are buying the wrong bike.





https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3n7-lVA5wQc

[pdedse]

I just came across that video, too. Anything with a CB1100 and an 'X' through it immediately rubs me the wrong way.

He gives too many numbers for me. I've learned that I can adjust to bikes if the seat height is at 31" or more, my preference is 33-34".

[GoldOxide_imp]

I just came across that video, too. Anything with a CB1100 and an 'X' through it immediately rubs me the wrong way.

He gives too many numbers for me. I've learned that I can adjust to bikes if the seat height is at 31" or more, my preference is 33-34".

The CB1100 is an excellent bike.

The video is not about the CB1100, but about the rider. The host could have started with the Triumph T100; same motive.

If left the bike basically for the same purpose that is behind the video and found myself looking at adventure bikes and the like back in 2019.

[tommymck_imp]

I thought it was entertaining...but I was probably biased because I think that it might be our own Tev62 (could be wrong, but the possibility was enough to keep me watching!)

[GoldOxide_imp]

I thought it was entertaining...but I was probably biased because I think that it might be our own Tev62 (could be wrong, but the possibility was enough to keep me watching!)

The host was a bit of a funny duck of a bloke.

[Nachodaddy]

As important as the distance from the seat to the peg, is the position of the peg relative to the rider's hip. Directly below or behind the hip rotates the rider forward, whereas, slightly in front of the hip, positions the rider in a more up-right, casual position, which I think most riders find more comfortable for a long ride. As hard as we try, re-positioning the foot-pegs and foot-controls is not easy on most bikes not made in Wisconsin, USA.

[GoldOxide_imp]

As important as the distance from the seat to the peg, is the position of the peg relative to the rider's hip. Directly below or behind the hip rotates the rider forward, whereas, slightly in front of the hip, positions the rider in a more up-right, casual position, which I think most riders find more comfortable for a long ride. As hard as we try, re-positioning the foot-pegs and foot-controls is not easy on most bikes not made in Wisconsin, USA.

Absolutely Nach.

[rboe]

I mentioned that tall high center of gravity bikes were a poor choice for older riders with back issues - and he responded that his back was shot. No picking up napping bikes for him.

So why the heck push adventure bikes?!

[GoldOxide_imp]

I mentioned that tall high center of gravity bikes were a poor choice for older riders with back issues - and he responded that his back was shot. No picking up napping bikes for him.

So why the heck push adventure bikes?!

It is a strange agenda from a funny duck.

ADV bikes sales have been dealership fast moving rolling stock for years. Anyway, he likes using the f-bomb a lot.

[The Gecko_imp]

As important as the distance from the seat to the peg, is the position of the peg relative to the rider's hip. Directly below or behind the hip rotates the rider forward, whereas, slightly in front of the hip, positions the rider in a more up-right, casual position, which I think most riders find more comfortable for a long ride. As hard as we try, re-positioning the foot-pegs and foot-controls is not easy on most bikes not made in Wisconsin, USA.

That is certainly true, but it comes at a cost (not just a price). HD has built many lovely bikes over the years, I mean it, great to look at. And I am equally happy I didn't own any of them. Weight is the last thing anybody needs on a bike, unless he or she is equally heavy and the streets are long and straight