OH NO, SAY IT AIN'T SO. Moving on to another chapter.
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Rebel73_imp
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The XSR900, in racing yellow, is on my radar as well. However, I have no intention of discarding my beloved CB which I've put so much time and work into. Nothing wrong with more than one horse in the stable.
I would cafe or street-fighter that Yammy. It's just begging for it. Start by ripping off the hideous rear fender.
I would cafe or street-fighter that Yammy. It's just begging for it. Start by ripping off the hideous rear fender.
uscgmac_imp
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Would have been great to keep both but already have another bike in the garage and the wife would have a meltdown with three in the stable.Rebel73_imp said:
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c-breezy_imp
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Congrats uscgmac! I got to see this exact bike in person today and it is quite a beauty! I was ready to start thinking about adding it to the stable or **gasp** trading the CB for it but once I sat on it I found that I'm too short - I'm on my tippy toes and the seat is pretty harsh when you're forced to do that too. In any case, enjoy your new whip - it's pretty rad!
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uscgmac_imp
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Thanks C-breezy. Yes it is a tall bike, I wonder who they were making it for. I'm 6 ft with a 34 inseam and I can just flat foot the bike and I'm practically standing up straight on it. They do make lowering links. The bike is a blast to ride. It's a rocket ship.
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c-breezy_imp
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Yeah, once I sat on it I knew I had no chance LOL. Such a shame as the bike is gorgeous and I wouldn't mind owning a rocket ship :banana:
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
bigsheep_imp
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Congrats USCGMAC! I looked at the FZ-09 before drifting to the CB. Same engine and very similar to the XSR from what I understand. I found the bike at little too squirrely for my present experience and ability. (I will have had my license for a year on May 10.) The engine and the power was beautiful, but it was just a bit too much bike for me. I am finding the CB almost as good, but it keeps it's front wheel down and just feels smoother and more manageable. I'm sure with the extra power and lighter weight You'd leave our CB's behind on the twisties...Enjoy!
Roger the shrubber_imp
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Power wheelies, slides, unintended parking lot burn outs, What's not to like?
stateboy_imp
Running like a top
Hey Bigsheep, I also considered the XSR900 after sitting on the FZ-09 (the dealer didn't have the XSR in stock). I've ridden for five years in July but only about 3,500 miles during that time. That was on a 450 twin and a 230 single. I'm 58 and don't trust my skill level to that power. I'm still impressed I'm riding a new to me near 600 pound bike! I'm going to peek in on USCGMAC to learn from him how the CB to XSR transition worked for him. I love my CB1100 but like to read about other rider experiences.bigsheep_imp said:
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bigsheep_imp
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I've only had the CB for a week, ridden three times in barely above freezing for a total of 200km. My wife mentioned to me just today that this bike better last longer than the last one! Lol. Luckily for me, the CB seems to be just about a perfect fit for my size and riding style. Who knows where I'll be in a year or two, but as a beginner and 42 years old, I don't think I'll get to knee dragging super sports in the corners in this lifetime.
Nortoon_imp
Road warrior
Funny how our riding habits change as we mature. During the "Decade of Decadence" in my twenties, it was always about riding as hard as I could to impress my buddies or the latest girlfriend. While I still enjoy sweeping through the twisties, it certainly isn't at the same reckless speeds of my youth.bigsheep_imp said:
Wisedrum
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As far as I'm concerned, a motorbike must reach all my senses, besides that it functions well and is reliable. The new Yamaha MT style falls into the category, as most other new motorbikes do, they may move your body but not a part of my soul, if I ever have one.
An optical well build motorbike must have the ability to look at it endlessly, make your heart jump and create the desire, to go out on trip with it. When I see most of the now offered motorcycles, I do not have these feelings. But there are some out there. Guess which! Despite the ones out of the past, which I don't want to drive on a day to day basis, 'cause of their special need for maintenance to keep them in shape.
Wisedrum
An optical well build motorbike must have the ability to look at it endlessly, make your heart jump and create the desire, to go out on trip with it. When I see most of the now offered motorcycles, I do not have these feelings. But there are some out there. Guess which! Despite the ones out of the past, which I don't want to drive on a day to day basis, 'cause of their special need for maintenance to keep them in shape.
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Nortoon_imp
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It's hard today to choose a motorcycle that is a perfect fit with so many styles and manufacturers. I have ridden a Honda CB500XA for the last 3 summers, and it is a great bike. Inexpensive to purchase, light, nimble, comfortable, surprizing quick for its size, and reliable. But like most modern motorcycles I find its plastic shrouds, twisted discoloured exhaust pipes, lopsided muffler, swayback seat, and motocross rear end homely.
I am old school, so the motorcycles that are aesthetically pleasing to my eyes are the heritage style bikes like the Triumph Bonnevilles and Honda CB1100 Deluxe or EX. Will I regret selling my CB500? Probably not. Like many Deluxe owners, I am sure the CB1100 EX will put a smile on my face every time I see it.
I am old school, so the motorcycles that are aesthetically pleasing to my eyes are the heritage style bikes like the Triumph Bonnevilles and Honda CB1100 Deluxe or EX. Will I regret selling my CB500? Probably not. Like many Deluxe owners, I am sure the CB1100 EX will put a smile on my face every time I see it.
jimgl3_imp
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all I can say is I wish there were more race tracks around. I can NOT trust myself on the street with a bike like that. I would wind up in jail or in stitches!
uscgmac_imp
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Not really a transition for me going from the CB to the XSR due to the fact that I have previously owned several fast and powerful bikes. One of the more recent ones was a 2013 Z1000 which was extremely powerful and an XR1200 which was a torque monster. The XSR is more than manageable, especially with the ride modes and traction control. If you leave it in TC2 it will not allow you to wheelie. B mode is fun but tame compared to A and standard mode. I'm currently using standard mode with TC2 engaged and it's a pleasure to ride, just remember that it does have a responsive throttle and don't let it surprise you by twisting hard in first and your good to go. I would not recommend it to a newer rider but an intermediate rider would be fine.
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stateboy_imp
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Good assessment. Just what I was looking for... prior bikes, comparison to those powerful prior bikes and your take on how to drive it and who ought to own it. Thanks!uscgmac_imp said:
My CB1100 adds style points to SW Michigan
uscgmac_imp
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I've always found Harleys to be exceptionally eye pleasing. I absolutely love the way they look and sound and I do own an Ultra Classic which I love but they just don't offer the performance of other bikes in their sportster line up so that's why I like having a naked fast import in the stable. The fit and finish on Harleys is real nice, if they were able to have a package like the new sportster roadster with the performance of the XSR900 I would be all over it but the price would also be hefty.
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stateboy_imp
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Well, you sound like a seasoned rider. I have just under five years on the road (58 years old now) and about 3,500 miles during that time frame. I started on a 450 twin to a 230, I expect a summer long learning curve on my CB11. That new V-Rod or Street Rod 750 (?) Is sharp looking to me.uscgmac_imp said:
My CB1100 adds style points to SW Michigan
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