New Guy in Dallas, TX and a Couple Questions
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CMan
Break-In Period
Dallas, TX
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Joined: Mar 2016
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RE: New Guy in Dallas, TX and a Couple Questions
(03-10-2016 10:48 AM)The ferret Wrote: I didn't mean to discourage you from getting a CB. it's a great bike and I love mine so much I bought 2 of them. A test ride will certainly tell you what you need to know. One thing you will notice, it sits a lot lower than the FJ. You asked about vibes and some members report a buzziness between 4,000 and 5,000 rpms. Bothers some, doesn't bother most. Since 4000 rpms on the 6 speed translates to over 80 mph I never feel it since speed limits and road conditions back here in rural Ohio where I live rarely permit such speed. Ridden below 80 mph this bike is creamy smooth.
I didn't take your post that way. Your brought up some of the practical things I've thought about. I know the FJ is a really good bike and has some things that the CB doesn't have. If I was more enamored by it than I am, I wouldn't even be looking at another bike. I like (and agree) what EmptySea said.
We sound a little bit alike. I loved the S2000 so much I bought 2 of them and they were a homage to the old S600/S800's.
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03-10-2016 11:00 AM |
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The ferret
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Ohio
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RE: New Guy in Dallas, TX and a Couple Questions
Oooh nice cars! We just has a discussion here on the S500/S600 not too long ago.
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Defender of the Realm
2014 DLX (the pleasure horse)
2021 NC750X DCT (Angry Bird)
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03-10-2016 11:03 AM |
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Rebel73
High Mileage
Lost Angels, Ca
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RE: New Guy in Dallas, TX and a Couple Questions
The CB has more than enough giddy-up to out-accelerate most cars on the road: 0-60 in 3.3s. That's as fast or faster than most super-cars. Getting on the fwy is not an issue. It's just a great all around bike.
- Rob
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03-10-2016 11:33 AM |
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Ron in MO
Running Like a Top
O'Fallon, MO (St Louis)
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RE: New Guy in Dallas, TX and a Couple Questions
Welcome to the forum, CMan. Lots of good members here to help sway you over to the CB1100, but I like the argument to follow your lust! It seems to hold true for me with past motorcycle and auto purchases. It's the reason you were attracted to this beautiful retro bike. Good luck with your research.
2013 CB1100, DLX Exhaust with Over Racing Mufflers, Road Comet Fairing, Corbin Seat, plus many other personalization upgrades.
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03-10-2016 05:16 PM |
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capttwb136
Running Like a Top
Delmarva peninsula, Maryland eastern shore
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Joined: Jun 2015
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RE: New Guy in Dallas, TX and a Couple Questions
Welcome! The CB is a easy bike to ride and pretty comfortable. Like Ferret said, stay below 75 and you'll never experience vibration. Be sure to take a long test ride and ride it just like you were riding to work. I'm sure you'll find it pretty nice.
2014 CB 1100
2012 BMW K1600 GTL
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03-10-2016 05:39 PM |
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CarolinaDoc
New To The Forum
South Carolina
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RE: New Guy in Dallas, TX and a Couple Questions
Dallas to Richmond is a LONG ride.
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03-10-2016 06:08 PM |
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CMan
Break-In Period
Dallas, TX
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RE: New Guy in Dallas, TX and a Couple Questions
(03-10-2016 06:08 PM)CarolinaDoc Wrote: Dallas to Richmond is a LONG ride.
Ya it is, but I'm used to long miles... well, in a car/truck that is.
The ride would be serve a duel purpose. I read all these great cross country tours on various motorcycle forums and they should great! And, I figure I could scope out my eventual route for when I ride my bicycle from Dallas to Richmond.
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03-10-2016 06:37 PM |
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Rick Froscheiser
High Mileage
Tooele, Ut USA
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RE: New Guy in Dallas, TX and a Couple Questions
Welcome. Good luck deciding which bike you will end up with. The only thing that matters is that you enjoy riding the bike you decide on.
Ride safe my friend
2013 CB1100
HD 45 Flathead
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03-10-2016 07:53 PM |
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Jeff the CB CBX guy
1st Service Completed
Newport Beach, California
Posts: 66
Joined: Feb 2016
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RE: New Guy in Dallas, TX and a Couple Questions
C-man, the CB has a oil temp,warning light that will come on before any heat issues affect the CB's motor. You could probably experience less heat coming off the motor than a faired bike with a water cooler. If Arizona riders have no heat issues, I doubt you will except sitting in freeway traffic in Dallas may be a lot worse than Phoenix.
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03-11-2016 07:56 AM |
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Cormanus
Moderator
Queensland, Australia
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New Guy in Dallas, TX and a Couple Questions
G'day and welcome CMan. There's a point at which the temperature becomes unbearable for riding. It seems to affect me more than the CB. That said, I don't ride in the city too often.
I know little about riding from Dallas to Richmond; I do know you could organize it so the Tail of Dragon and the Blue Ridge Parkway were on the route and that would be fantastic on any bike. I know, too, that once you find a solution to the seat that works for you, the CB is lots of fun to tour on.
Good luck with your decision.
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