First Pics of the New Ride

[redbirds_imp]

First pics of my bike with less than 20 miles on the OD.

 

[SanPete_imp]

Congrats!

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[HikerToo_imp]

always a great time of life.....although now you need some gear with red in it to match better.

 

[Pauley]

Looks nice, man! Congrats!


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[Blockhead_imp]

Nice pics Redbirds! I never get tired of looking at the CB1100....thanks for making me get off the couch (have the flu) and going to the garage to take a peek at mine haha...

 

[redbirds_imp]

Thanks guys! It truly is a beautiful bike and I never tire of looking at it. My wife Pamela, accompanied me that day on her V-strom and I let her ride the Honda most of the way home. She loved it and admitted that it was almost as nice as her V-strom, strong praise from her indeed.

 

[the Ferret]

Nice! Congrats

Love the WeeStrom too. Great bike. Your wife knows a good thing when she rides it.

 

[Cormanus]

Yeah, congratulations, Redbirds. Nice bike. The VStrom looks good too. Great to have a wife who rides bikes as well.

How do you find the CB1100 compares?

 

[redbirds_imp]

Yeah, congratulations, Redbirds. Nice bike. The VStrom looks good too. Great to have a wife who rides bikes as well.

How do you find the CB1100 compares?

The V-strom is a fabulous bike and I came close to buying one instead of the CB. The 650 V twin in the wee is very strong throughout the rev range and gets absolutely amazing fuel mileage, averaging 65mpg when ridden easily. Handling is very good but not as intuitive as the CB and, of course, the CB has a stronger, smoother motor. The Wee's brakes are not as strong as the CB but get the job done. For a modestly priced bike, the Wee's suspension is well sorted and very compliant, providing a comfy ride. Seat comfort is good also but still not as good as the Guzzi I traded for the CB. This V-strom is her second (she had an '07 before the new one) and she is the marque's greatest fan.

 

[ride4now_imp]

Congrats on the new addition! And welcome to the club...

 

[CA200_imp]

Great pictures ! Had a early weestrom was a great bike but tall. now don't be afraid to go to the Registry and yourself to the list.

 

[Cormanus]

Yeah, congratulations, Redbirds. Nice bike. The VStrom looks good too. Great to have a wife who rides bikes as well.

How do you find the CB1100 compares?

The V-strom is a fabulous bike and I came close to buying one instead of the CB. The 650 V twin in the wee is very strong throughout the rev range and gets absolutely amazing fuel mileage, averaging 65mpg when ridden easily. Handling is very good but not as intuitive as the CB and, of course, the CB has a stronger, smoother motor. The Wee's brakes are not as strong as the CB but get the job done. For a modestly priced bike, the Wee's suspension is well sorted and very compliant, providing a comfy ride. Seat comfort is good also but still not as good as the Guzzi I traded for the CB. This V-strom is her second (she had an '07 before the new one) and she is the marque's greatest fan.

Cheers, Redbirds. Sounds like you've at least two good bikes in the stable.

 

[IndianRider_imp]

Congrats on the CB !

I put 20k miles on a 2007 vstrom dl650 and it was a fantastic bike ..the new vstrom looks much nicer too .. Enjoy both the bikes !

 

[Rolls_imp]

Great photo of your spankin' new CB1100! Congrats!

 

[davidsargee_imp]

Enjoy!