My "first impressions"...again

[pdedse]

Just got back from a 7 week trip to Costa Rica where I work with a study abroad program. My ride there is a Honda CGL125:

[url=http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/a-honda-cgl125-in-costa-rica.854572/page-14]p14 of 15: this year's trip

So yesterday I got back on the CB1100; had it on the battery tender and it started right up after the trip. Started to head out, braked while straddling the bike, walking it down the drive, and it just about leaned over too far...wow, this is a little heavier than the 125 which is all of 250lbs. Remembered to check the air pressure, and it hadn't lost a bit, perfect at 36f/42r psi.

The CGL gear shifting goes from neutral, and then all down, so going back to the CB I mis-shifted about a dozen times on a 30 mile trip. Bike felt heavier than an anvil...but coming from the CGL with drum brakes made the CB's feel like I had some real stopping power. Some say the CB is under-powered (!), but I say strange to accelerate and feel the bike take off like a rocket. Memory started to take over about 3/4 through the ride and the bike became smooth again.

My "first impressions": a very smart looking bike with plenty of power that has the weight I don't mind for hiway riding in the good ol' USofA.

And, to the comments that the bike doesn't have or isn't this or that...most of it's all about perspective, where you're coming from. Overwhelmingly, the response to both the CB here, and would you believe it, the CGL125 in CR, is...awesome bike! Although I do prefer the CB for here in the Sates.

But if you ever get the chance to ride a CGL125 in Costa Rica...


So moral of the story is...want a new bike? Go travel for 2 months, come back and enjoy your beautiful new CB1100!!!

[Cormanus]

The 125 in Costa Rica sounds great.

[ssudden_imp]

Just got back from a 7 week trip to Costa Rica where I work with a study abroad program. My ride there is a Honda CGL125:

[url=http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/a-honda-cgl125-in-costa-rica.854572/page-14]p14 of 15: this year's trip

So yesterday I got back on the CB1100; had it on the battery tender and it started right up after the trip. Started to head out, braked while straddling the bike, walking it down the drive, and it just about leaned over too far...wow, this is a little heavier than the 125 which is all of 250lbs. Remembered to check the air pressure, and it hadn't lost a bit, perfect at 36f/42r psi.

The CGL gear shifting goes from neutral, and then all down, so going back to the CB I mis-shifted about a dozen times on a 30 mile trip. Bike felt heavier than an anvil...but coming from the CGL with drum brakes made the CB's feel like I had some real stopping power. Some say the CB is under-powered (!), but I say strange to accelerate and feel the bike take off like a rocket. Memory started to take over about 3/4 through the ride and the bike became smooth again.

My "first impressions": a very smart looking bike with plenty of power that has the weight I don't mind for hiway riding in the good ol' USofA.

And, to the comments that the bike doesn't have or isn't this or that...most of it's all about perspective, where you're coming from. Overwhelmingly, the response to both the CB here, and would you believe it, the CGL125 in CR, is...awesome bike! Although I do prefer the CB for here in the Sates.

But if you ever get the chance to ride a CGL125 in Costa Rica...


So moral of the story is...want a new bike? Go travel for 2 months, come back and enjoy your beautiful new CB1100!!!

I don't get the point that small Honda not even in the same league. That's apples and oranges, hockey pucks and footballs, bowling balls and Hacky Sacks.

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[pdedse]

Just got back from a 7 week trip to Costa Rica where I work with a study abroad program. My ride there is a Honda CGL125:

[url=http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/a-honda-cgl125-in-costa-rica.854572/page-14]p14 of 15: this year's trip

So yesterday I got back on the CB1100; had it on the battery tender and it started right up after the trip. Started to head out, braked while straddling the bike, walking it down the drive, and it just about leaned over too far...wow, this is a little heavier than the 125 which is all of 250lbs. Remembered to check the air pressure, and it hadn't lost a bit, perfect at 36f/42r psi.

The CGL gear shifting goes from neutral, and then all down, so going back to the CB I mis-shifted about a dozen times on a 30 mile trip. Bike felt heavier than an anvil...but coming from the CGL with drum brakes made the CB's feel like I had some real stopping power. Some say the CB is under-powered (!), but I say strange to accelerate and feel the bike take off like a rocket. Memory started to take over about 3/4 through the ride and the bike became smooth again.

My "first impressions": a very smart looking bike with plenty of power that has the weight I don't mind for hiway riding in the good ol' USofA.

And, to the comments that the bike doesn't have or isn't this or that...most of it's all about perspective, where you're coming from. Overwhelmingly, the response to both the CB here, and would you believe it, the CGL125 in CR, is...awesome bike! Although I do prefer the CB for here in the Sates.

But if you ever get the chance to ride a CGL125 in Costa Rica...


So moral of the story is...want a new bike? Go travel for 2 months, come back and enjoy your beautiful new CB1100!!!

I don't get the point that small Honda not even in the same league. That's apples and oranges, hockey pucks and footballs, bowling balls and Hacky Sacks.

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I completely agree with you. But not to be facetious...it wasn't meant to be a comparison--at all--I was simply marveling at how the CB feels not having ridden it for for two months while spending lots of time on a little 125 and how that throws off one's...let's say "rider callibrations". That's all...oh, and to plug my riding report on ADV if there's any interest. Take care.

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[the Ferret]

I can see where you are coming from. I have 2 bikes as you know. My 717 pound fully dressed ST 1300 and my 575 pound nearly naked CB1100. If I ride one for a week and then jump on the other, they feel totally different and take some adjusting to ride. My ST feels almost sport bike like when I am riding it for day after day but I jump on the CB after a week and holy cow it's a flickable mini bike. Ride the CB for a week and get on the ST and whoa this barge takes some man handling to get anywhere.

[stateboy_imp]

I really enjoy reading what you seasoned riders have to say. I'll be picking up a 2014 CB1100 Deluxe this Saturday, a lot based on what I've read on the forum. I spent two years on a 1982 Honda CM450E, two years on 2009 Honda CRF230M (that I sold last fall) and I expect a learning curve to last a 'bit longer' than Pledse had after returning to the U.S. once I own my own CB1100. Good stuff here!

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[LongRanger_imp]

I get it. I rotate between 4 bikes and the difference in handlebar angle and footpeg position is enough to make one pause. It typically takes several miles to get back into each bike's respective groove.

[4 Paws_imp]

Multiple bikes are fun. The 125 in Costa Rica is an excellent example of the right tool for the job, same with our CB here in the states.