dcarver
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Some initial thoughts.
2020-11-30 CBX First Ride from dcarver220b on Vimeo.
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- It's a small bike compared to an FJR1300. Lighter too. Of course my FJR's are set for Long Distance rallying and are heavy.
- Fueling is great across the rpm band. From 3k up it's strong all the way to red line. Maybe a *hint* of lean at 4k, but even that went away as the miles rolled on. Jack Wagner at Old School Carbs did a GREAT job.
- Charging is a bit hot at 15 Vdc. Gotta check into that.
- Need hi-way pegs.. Seriously.
- Corbin seat way too hard. It's a rock. Sell and get Russell ASAP.
- Some lower leg heat from engine, not as bad though as from the KZ1300.
- Smaller ergo compartment. Legs bent at knees, too much angle. Change seat, raise padding will help.
- At full song she sounds wonderful... Even with stock exhaust. Will not change out. This bike is too OEM and they are only orignal once.
- At Denner vineyard, beautiful gate (see video) this guy is leaving in a Dodge Demon sp? and asks if I'm selling. Why I ask? Taking pictures to sell he says? No says I.. He says 81/82 CBX? 82 Say I. "Do you want to sell it?". Not really. "What's your crazy price?" I pause, say 30k, knowing it's waay to much. "Give me your name and number, I'll be in touch." Oh ****, this is my first ride! Time will tell. If he has 30k, it's gone.
- The bike is tight. No wobbles, hands off bars and it's a straight line, no left or right leaning required.
- It's fun to have a bike with a low seat height. Easy to mount and dismount.
- Brakes are 80's feel. No ABS. Lots of lever/pedal pressure needed. It's and adjustment.
- It's a heft to the centerstand.
- The thrill from say 6k to redline is addicting! She pulls, then pulls harder as the rev's increase, then just pulls harder.. Breathtaking, and worth the entire price of admission
- The rear shock sucks. Pressurized to factory manual settings, it still sucks at high speed impacts. It will be saved, but replaced
- Front forks need heavier springs. Even pressurized at 11 psig, (10-13 per manual), they are soft. So soft up front, rock hard at high piston speeds in rear.
- The saddle bags are more for looks than anything else! LOL
- Front brake lever... too close to the bar for my fat fingers. Maybe a bleed is in order, but Ray did one.. So just might be what it is as it is.
- Stopped in front of gated high $$$ community for pics.. and the guard came out. '**** thinks I'. He says 'beautiful bike'! We talk for 20 minutes. He's a gearhead too. If nothing else, the bike is worth the price of admission for that opportunity.
- Well, that's it for now.. Gotta fix the overcharging issue. Bye.
2020-11-30 CBX First Ride from dcarver220b on Vimeo.
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