You Sir, are a Doctor of philosophy, PHD or not. I've been blessed to have had quite a few bikes in my life, from Hondas to Harleys. After seeing the '13 CB while still riding a '75 CB750, I thought that could be my last scooter, and I let the old one go. Recently, I came across a used '13 CB1100 for reasonable money on Craig's List, and hooked up the trailer to go get it. I hadn't been on motorcycle in years, and upon arrival and after a short test ride, I decided against it. I still don't know exactly what precipitated my decision; was it riding position, was it the funky side stand action or was I just too old and beat up? Perhaps all of the above, or maybe I just want to count my blessings, now that I'm coming up on Medicare eligibility, but it had my name on it and I wanted it bad, except my aching ass and the metallic red paint shining in the sun just kept me from pulling the trigger...or maybe I'm just a Harley dude after all. That was the magic of the CB750, in my experience, you just can't beat the original, despite it's flaws or new technology, it's vintage, just like me, and to some extent that is what kept the HD Motor Company alive for 117 years, people come back for that old familiar connection, just like with Jack Baruth, honorary PHD!
