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Maybe I'm getting too sentimental, but at this stage of my life I want to be set on rides for the rest of my life.
The CB1100 is just so dang special, and reeks of quality, it makes me sad to see them on the dealer's floors still.
There are new CB1100 2014 standard available for under $8K. That is just nuts.
Thinking about adding a stable mate for my current one. Like the Navy Seals say "two is one and one is none". Haha
I might add, the riding season here in Big Sky country is too short to justify it. I'm gonna move where it's warm and I can ride 12 months out of the year. That's right, I'm moving to a location based on maximum ride time.
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I understand what you are saying but its not my way of thinking. I'd buy something totally different and if I had the space I'd put a KTM690 in the garage, contrast and compliment.
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My current stable: CB1100, Triumph Scrambler, Moto Guzzi V7 II Stone and a TW200
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(03-26-2016, 03:44 AM)DaSwami_imp Wrote: My current stable: CB1100, Triumph Scrambler, Moto Guzzi V7 II Stone and a TW200
So get the KTM, I need to know if they are any good before I splash my cash.
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I've sworn off single cylinder bikes. I weigh almost as much as it does. Plus, it looks like a piece of halloween candy, liquid cooled, where's the engine in that thing?
Good luck in your quest.
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Not crazy at all. I have felt the same and have tried to convince my better half to trade "up", to no avail. I say do it.
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I traded my Bonnie for my CB and I am so happy with it. However, I wouldn't have two of the same. If I could justify two or more bikes I would have an 'eclectic' collection, a mix of styles and types. Probably to include a Triumph Scrambler and an MT09 variant
And a heated garage to keep them all in !!
I totally get your sentiment however.
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(03-26-2016, 02:57 AM)DaSwami_imp Wrote: Maybe I'm getting too sentimental, but at this stage of my life I want to be set on rides for the rest of my life.
The CB1100 is just so dang special, and reeks of quality, it makes me sad to see them on the dealer's floors still.
There are new CB1100 2014 standard available for under $8K. That is just nuts.
Thinking about adding a stable mate for my current one. Like the Navy Seals say "two is one and one is none". Haha
I might add, the riding season here in Big Sky country is too short to justify it. I'm gonna move where it's warm and I can ride 12 months out of the year. That's right, I'm moving to a location based on maximum ride time.
I love Montana, love it, but I couldn't live there. One of my best friends does. Great to visit him and ride around, but couldn't do Montana 365. winters are too long and too brutal. Same goes for Minnesota, Wisconsin or Michigan. And I couldn't take AZ or southern Fla summers. The Carolinas, Ga or northern Fla might be nice..or maybe Northern Cali? Couldn't take the flatness of the plains so North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska would be out.
If I were single I'd consider moving to where I could ride more, but with gear I ride nearly 300 days as it is. Ohio weather is only really bad in Jan and Feb most years. I've ridden 56 days so far this year out of 85 possible and won't miss too many more between now and Dec 31st. Roads are pretty good around here. West Virginia is about 3 hrs away. Great roads there. Central Kentucky about 2 hours great roads there. True mountains BRP and the Smokys are about 6 hours away, an easy day ride. Spring is pretty, summer not too hot generally and fall gorgeous. Hmm just think I talked myself out of ever moving lol
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Thanks guys.
Kinda of a "Noah's Ark" syndrome I'm suffering from....especially since we are still not sure if Honda will bring in the CB1100 for 2016? Regardless, it won't be a deal like the current in stock '14 models out there.
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(03-26-2016, 03:50 AM)Paulb_imp Wrote: (03-26-2016, 03:44 AM)DaSwami_imp Wrote: My current stable: CB1100, Triumph Scrambler, Moto Guzzi V7 II Stone and a TW200
So get the KTM, I need to know if they are any good before I splash my cash.
I posted a shot of a couple of friends from a lunch ride the other day. One is Jim, 79 years old and a KLR rider for years. He does some writing for ADVMoto Magazine and so has access to lots of goodies. Here is a spread/review on the KTM690 he just bought from the magazine after they were done tricking it out for review.
http://adventuremotorcycle.com/issues/Issue-90/#46
It's one cool ride. Anyone need a well worn KLR?
