21-01-19, 06:45 PM
Quote:cant knock honda build quality. my 04 still cleans up like new, and its proper "built"Always thought the naked CB1300's are cracking looking bikes.I'm just a wee fella, so a bit on the big side fae me.
The new CB1000R feels really compact when you sit on it. Feels reasonably light too.
Quote:Feb's issue of Bike magazine has a test on the CB1000R. It scored 8/10, the cons being a poor rear shock, difficulty in refuelling as the tank baffle is too near the filler, and lastly, chain adjustment is a bit of a ball ache. They viewed it as Hondas best naked bike.Ta Robbo. I'd guess if I bought one and it becomes a keeper I'd be reckoning on a new rear shock anyway. Standard shocks are always something of a compromise. Not heard of the fill up problem before - sounds odd. On the Fazer thou with the scottoiler I only adjust the chain every 5-6K when I change the rear tyre. And it looks like with the Honda I won't even have to bother. at all Presumably the trick is to make sure the adjuster doesn't then seize.
But in the meantime I've still to shift the shingles. Can't get a hat on at the mo, still quite a bit of discomfort.