(11-25-2013, 12:54 PM)kenfyoozed_imp Wrote: (11-25-2013, 12:03 PM)_imp Wrote: Here's my thought about a Motorcycle.I would never buy a motorcycle because
of the wheels or how low it sits,the seat or the fenders.Like what Harley types
obsess over.I purchase a Motorcyle because of the MOTOR.That engine.
First and foremost.Which is why I find Harley's such a manifest joke.
You got basically one engine and about a dozen models.That is pure dopiness.
I think a motorcyles styling is important but not key.How the bike performs
and especially the hallmark engine is what concerns me.I didn't come to this
conclusion over night either.Having spent 10 years looking at Clone cruisers
that had all different kinds of bells and whistles but basically one type engine,
or the pushrod S & S plant.The clone market was very picky about everything but
what counts.Likes how they handle and brake and the reliability of the engine.
I realize that S & S make good race engines.But they are old school.
Trading-in a 2013 model for a 2014 model is kinda stupid.Because yer
going to take a huge hit on depreciation and there really is no difference worth
a hil of beans between the 2 models.This CB does not need a 6th gear because it is not
an Interstate bike.This bike,actually is crap for Interstate use.It is way too light
and narrow.In fact it is not safe for Interstate use.
It is an around town and boulevard hoot.Really interesting on back roads
and country highway.it is perfect for quick trips and fast getaway.
But no way in hell would it make a touring bike.Just like most clone
cruisers.It is what it is.A very flexible and easy to use all around motorcycle
that has plenty of pep,really handles well and is about the easiest bike to
flip around and shift in it's weight class.
WOW!!! could you tell us more about this?
WOW!!! could you tell us more about this?
When I took delievery of my CB I knew I had to ride it back home.
Which was around a 60 mile jog.Mostly a 2 lane highway.
Which fits this bike perfectly.But the problem was road construction.
Crews have been out all summer doing major road repair.And there
was stretch on the road { where it has uneven signs meaning the
road has been all chewed up by machine waiting to be resurfaced.}
I wasn't about to take a new bike over a couple mile stretch of
road that was full of chewed up bumps }.
meaning I knew that morning when I left home I couldn't take
the same way back home.I was lucky and rode my Honda Rune
on a the side of the highway that was resurfaced and clean.
So I had to take the Interstate the majority of the way home with the brand new CB.So I said I'm not gonna go over 3 grand meaning
under 60 mph.Which I managed.But I was kinda nervous on a new
totally different bike than I'm used to.The new tires didn't act slippery but the CB felt unstable on the Interstate especially with
tractor/trailers blowing past.because the bike is narrow.Not wide
and low enough or heavy enough for extended Interstate travel.
Of course maybe a windshield could solve half of that.
Still ... this CB is not Interstate friendly.Actually most bikes
aren't.When I told that to my Biker buddy he beg to differ.
Mainly because he's a contrarian.Still has his '83 shovehead which
is kind of a small Harley.Whihc he thinks is good for everything.
NOT. He should know better.He just traded his 2006 Road King in for
a Fat Bob.I'm a Realist.
if a bike has an Achilles' heel I don't hide the fact.
