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After filling up today I had the option of taking the shortest route home. I chose to go the other way. The next time I had the opportunity to take the shortest way home I again went the other way. 5 times in all I could have turned and expedited my trip home and each time I thought "I'm not ready to go home yet, keep going"
This is honestly the best bike I have ever owned and I have owned a bunch. Love riding it, love looking at it. Love everything about it but that dang left handlebar switch ...had to apologize today to a nice older lady when I pulled in behind her into a parking lot and (again) hit my horn instead of cancelling my turn signal
Close to perfection for me.
Oh and I take it back about not caring about the 6th gear in the trans. It has turned out to be sooo sweet. Necessary? NO! Sweet? YES!
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Rub it in Mr. Ferret. I'm always trying to shift up to 6th gear on my '13. At the same time, when passing someone at 50mph one doesn't always have to downshift to get up to speed quickly.
I love my CB so much I'm swapping out perfectly good accessories with slightly fancier ones - fairing, sprocket cover, side panel, shocks, etc. and even getting a second seat, another K&H, the solo.
Someone will find a solution to the left handlebar switch, maybe this year, or maybe on Honda's super deluxe 2015 model.
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An hour ago I was driving home from work, of course took the less travelled route, and as I shifted into 6th gear I thought of all the poor '13- uh awe. Never mind...
I also do repetition training with my left thumb as I drive. It really works.
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I did the same thing today coming home from the dealer. Just had the bike in for its first service, and instead of coming directly home I decided to get in some freeway miles just for the heck of it and then a little windy back road and then home. This is pretty significant for me because it's getting pretty hot out now (supposed to be 107 today) and they weren't done with the bike until almost 11:00 a.m. Normally this time of year I'm all about getting home ASAP so I don't have to ride too much in the heat. Today? Not so much. As long as I could keep moving I was fine. This is such a fun bike!
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Ferret Don is sending me a new 14 manual. Soon as I get it I will let you know about the left switch. I'm pretty sure it will fit. But we want know for sure untill I can look at both wiring harness. Just hang tight.
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Although I'm a bit older than most here, I'm no slouch in the twisties and enjoy a spirited ride - which is one of the things I like about my CB900F.
But I'm not some crazy old man in over his head and very often just like to ride - just for the sake of the ride. This is where the CB1100 comes in. It's just so darned satisfying to ride!!
Where the 900F is a little abrupt and edgy the CB is smooth and refined. But it's not a pussy cat either. It can move and carve corners if you're in the mood.
Ferret expressed it very well. I just don't want to get off it. It probably is the best bike I've ever owned - but my other bikes have their own character and are satisfying in their own way.
I was disappointed to not get a '13 last year, but now that I have the '14 with the 6th gear and the other features, this is going to be one of the best summers yet.
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I simply love this bike. As already stated, you always want to take the long way, the ride more important than the destination. The bike is nicely proportioned and a pleasure to look at.
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For those of us with early models and no left switch problem, the sensation is still the same. This is a bike you just don't want to get off. While you're on it, If there are two ways home, the longest is always the most desirable. Indeed I find I am forever inventing longer ways to get home.
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(05-28-2014, 08:30 AM)Cormanus_imp Wrote: For those of us with early models and no left switch problem, the sensation is still the same. This is a bike you just don't want to get off. While you're on it, If there are two ways home, the longest is always the most desirable. Indeed I find I am forever inventing longer ways to get home.
Oh my, that should be the forums motto!
Very well said Cormanus.
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Ferret don't brag on cormanus now his head just got bigger! Lol. Your a good guy cormanus good statement
