Topic: My back has spoken. And I need to listen to it.

[tom8Toe]

Apparently my back wasn't so happy with the hunched over position of the CB400F cafe so it appears my CB400F has found a new barn in San Francisco to occupy  . As much as I loved that little 400, being 6'2" tall and 220lbs, I just needed something bigger. So the 400F will be loaded into a truck bound for San Francisco tonight and tomorrow I'll find myself in the Triumph dealership signing the papers to become a new proud father of a Bonneville T100  . But for right now, I'm dreaming of all the miles that lay ahead of me. 

[martino1972]

its always sad to see a cb owner make "the switch"....snif..
hope your not gonne forget yuor buddies at the sohc4 forum...

[kghost]

I'm 6'3" and the same weight as you....

400F works just fine for me.

[martino1972]

I'm 6'3" and the same weight as you....

400F works just fine for me.

you guy's are small.......
i'm 6'7"....225 pounds... and im on a 650,hardtail,no springs in seat...

[Hush]

Lets see, trading in Japanese classic for British wannabe Harley...na just doesn't do it for me when there are soooo many unloved CB750's out there just wanting to be restored.
I guess a CB750 is too small too?

[martino1972]

Lets see, trading in Japanese classic for British wannabe Harley...na just doesn't do it for me when there are soooo many unloved CB750's out there just wanting to be restored.
I guess a CB750 is too small too?

for once we agree on something,hush.....

[Sporkfly]

Lets see, trading in Japanese classic for British wannabe Harley...na just doesn't do it for me when there are soooo many unloved CB750's out there just wanting to be restored.
I guess a CB750 is too small too?

I like the new Scramblers. Wouldn't mind having one.

[CrisPDuk]

My neighbour has just acquired a T100, to be fair they to good a bike to be classed as a 'Harley wannabe'

[fmctm1sw]

Sort of makes me wonder who the shortest guy around is...  Me= 5'6" 180....  Seat awful high on these bikes fo me!

[paulages]

Lets see, trading in Japanese classic for British wannabe Harley...na just doesn't do it for me when there are soooo many unloved CB750's out there just wanting to be restored.
I guess a CB750 is too small too?

you mean a wannabe classic brit bike there, buddy. harley and triumph? miles apart, they are.

[cb350twin]

mean a wannabe classic brit bike there, buddy. harley and triumph? miles apart, they are.

Agreed I'm always for the SOHC4s and what not but to be fair I think he made a decent choice. 

[KingCustomCycles.com]

One bike will never be enough.  Each type does something well.  I have owned hundreds and currently have 17.  6 foot, 190 pounds, hardtail bobber for short hops and 1981 CB750SS for trips.  I do love the Honda reliability and smooth power.  Harley makes cool bikes but you need to spend 15K to go over 50 mph smoothly. 

[rhos1355]

Tom8Toe, let me know how you got on with the Trumpet T100. I tried a demo bike a few months back 'cos I like the retro styling, but it had a standard exhaust and sounded like a knitting machine. IMHO it was a boring bike with not much umph and I got so bored that I almost fell asleep! The dealer said I could put some after market exhaust systems on it to make it more exciting. Cost? £700 ($1350)!!!!! No Thanks.

[WFO]

Should have tried so longer handle bars that's a heck of alot cheaper than a new triump.

[lordmoonpie]

Should have tried so longer handle bars that's a heck of alot cheaper than a new triump.

Yes - gave up too early I think. I'm 6'3", 210 lbs and I've got two crushed discs in my lumber spine area. No way am I giving up on biking so I just bought me an 888 Ducati to remind me every now and then what cramped riding is really like! 

Makes the CB750 feel like a big saggy old armchair....