I'm looking into getting a 1994 cb1000. She's nice and clean, 22,000 miles, blah blah blah.
Thing is I don't know a ton about that model. I know that hondas are pretty good rides, hold up well.
Can't find a cb forum or anything. So if anyone knows anything bout them post it up.
I know its big, heavy, but I'm 6'2" and have had big bikes before.
Thanx in advance.
Interesting bikes, well made and hold up well, but quite rare and finding parts will be a serious Buddha Loves You. Performance is good, that engine will pull tree stumps out of the ground but it is heavy and around town that gets old quickly. The suspension is a little soft too but I'd be willing to bet that there are aftermarket springs that'll fix that. If I'm not mistaken, it has an 18 inch rear wheel which makes good rubber out of the question. If you want something interesting and unique then she's definitely that but depending on your riding habits it might not be all it's cracked up to be. As a side note, that extra heft isn't just an issue at slow speeds, turning this bike is going to be quite different from the GS and it won't be anywhere near as flickable.
EDIT: I forgot to mention this, there is a reason that the GS500 has remained mostly the same for 15+ years and the CB1000 only lasted a couple years. Certain bikes just miss the mark, this was one of them for whatever reason, something to weigh into consideration. Also, used Honda 919s are going for roughly $3500-4500, parts are readily available and you won't have trouble fitting modern tires or worrying about rubber bits failing due to decay.
(http://sportrider.com/bikes/146_0204_1zoom+honda_919+front_right.jpg)
Yeah, I've read those reviews that talked about the weight and tire size. They also said that the bike handles pretty well and the weight issue sorta disappears at speed...dunno.. I've had some heavy pigs b4.....I haven't seen any 919's in my area at all.