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Title: New to me CB! Update!
Post by: inditx on November 26, 2022, 10:28:56 AM
Followed me home yesterday, 2013 CB1100.
Poor thing was homeless.
Now it’s snuggled up next to my MG.
inditx

(https://i.ibb.co/ws4g6fK/IMG-4099.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ws4g6fK)
Title: Re: New to me CB!
Post by: JJ on November 26, 2022, 11:22:40 AM
Congratulations!!  :boozing: :cool: :thumb: :bow:  They are fine, versatile machines! 

Just hit the button and GO!  :thumb: :thumb:

I saw this one recently at our local ACE Hardware store... :thumb: :thumb:


(https://i.ibb.co/0F2BvhK/IMG-5835.jpg) (https://ibb.co/0F2BvhK)

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Title: Re: New to me CB!
Post by: kballowe on November 26, 2022, 11:35:26 AM
Brrrrrr !

It looks cold - you'd better take it inside !


 :bike-037:
Title: Re: New to me CB!
Post by: inditx on November 26, 2022, 12:10:05 PM
Congratulations!!  :boozing: :cool: :thumb: :bow:  They are fine, versatile machines! 

Just hit the button and GO!  :thumb: :thumb:

I saw this one recently at our local ACE Hardware store... :thumb: :thumb:


(https://i.ibb.co/0F2BvhK/IMG-5835.jpg) (https://ibb.co/0F2BvhK)

image ru (https://imgbb.com/)


Thanks JJ!
Title: Re: New to me CB!
Post by: inditx on November 26, 2022, 12:20:02 PM
Brrrrrr !

It looks cold - you'd better take it inside !


 :bike-037:

Indeed!
Title: Re: New to me CB!
Post by: guzzisteve on November 26, 2022, 12:58:15 PM
Better to snuggle to a Honda than a BMV, they have no staunch like beemers do.
Title: Re: New to me CB!
Post by: inditx on November 26, 2022, 01:04:26 PM
Hah!
Title: Re: New to me CB!
Post by: Huzo on November 26, 2022, 01:06:10 PM
Better to snuggle to a Honda than a BMV, they have no staunch like beemers do.
Staunch ?
Title: Re: New to me CB!
Post by: inditx on November 26, 2022, 01:42:41 PM
Stinch?
Title: Re: New to me CB!
Post by: Huzo on November 26, 2022, 01:48:25 PM
Stinch?
Stench.
Title: Re: New to me CB!
Post by: inditx on November 26, 2022, 02:00:02 PM
Better than auto-correct!
Title: Re: New to me CB!
Post by: guzzisteve on November 26, 2022, 04:12:20 PM
Staunch ?
It is a BMW ego disease brought on by yearly income. STAUNCH just like a NAZI attitude (no offense to anyone)
Title: Re: New to me CB!
Post by: Scout63 on November 26, 2022, 10:45:33 PM
We need details Inditx.  How does it sound on the pipe?  Comfortable? I’ll bet it brings back memories of 80s UJMs. The 1100 is on my list of interesting and great looking bikes to watch for on the secondary market, like the SV650, Harley XR1200, KTM 500EXCF, FJ1200, FTR1200, early Concours, etc.  Bikes I may never buy but like to think about.
Title: Re: New to me CB!
Post by: Dave Swanson on November 27, 2022, 05:39:47 AM
Congratulations.  These are fine bikes.  Make sure to join the CB1100forum.com if you haven't already.  Its a good forum. 

Leave it to Honda to absolutely blow it out of the park with their retro bike.  The story behind the development of this bike is pretty amazing.  With the hoards of riders that cut their teeth on CB 4 cylinders back in the day I have no idea why it was a sales flop.  It should have been success, just as big or bigger than the Triumph Bonneville modern classics.

It is one of the most beautiful modern retro bikes in my opinion.  Especially if you dreamed about owning a CB 4 back in the 70s.

(https://i.postimg.cc/yYP9XH3L/IMG-8684.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/vc4cbCzn)
Title: Re: New to me CB!
Post by: Luap McKeever on November 27, 2022, 07:23:15 AM
Nice looking bike for sure. Brings back memories of a young flyboy in the Air Force and his CB650 Custom that he rode the wheels off of before getting shipped overseas. Looks like they indeed kept many of the retro lines.

(https://i.ibb.co/sVC9b57/cb650.jpg) (https://ibb.co/sVC9b57)
Title: Re: New to me CB!
Post by: Ncdan on November 27, 2022, 08:09:14 AM
The CBs of old were definitely fine machines and I’d bet the newer ones are also.
Here’s a few 81/82s we used for years and hundreds of thousands of combined trouble free mileage.
(https://i.ibb.co/5KxqndN/4-F621-C98-5615-4207-8009-57-EEDBDE3-C28.jpg) (https://ibb.co/5KxqndN)
Title: Re: New to me CB!
Post by: Motormike on November 27, 2022, 09:02:18 AM
I think it was a sales flop for a couple of reasons.  While I've never ridden one, every review I read said the bike was typically Honda bland.  It didn't offer any more performance than the original some 40+ years earlier.  Of course, these reviews are written by riders that think any motorcycle with less than 100 hp isn't worth owning.  They certainly did the bike no favors.  Honda always seems to mess things up with their pricing.  Start out outrageously high, then dealers are forced to cut prices by hundreds and hundreds of dollars to try and move old stock.  Same thing happened with their VFR1200.  It's a gorgeous bike.  If Honda would have brought the RS version into the states, I'd have been reaching for my checkbook.

(https://i.ibb.co/6JDPvqy/Honda-CB1100-RS.png) (https://ibb.co/6JDPvqy)
Title: Re: New to me CB!
Post by: inditx on November 27, 2022, 09:30:12 AM
Thanks gents.
I’ll join that forum Dave and give a ride report after I’ve put some miles on her.
Raining here yesterday and this morning.  :huh:
inditx
Title: Re: New to me CB!
Post by: SIR REAL ED on November 27, 2022, 10:31:50 AM
Followed me home yesterday, 2013 CB1100.
Poor thing was homeless.
Now it’s snuggled up next to my MG.
inditx

(https://i.ibb.co/ws4g6fK/IMG-4099.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ws4g6fK)


Congrats Huzo.  You are a fine man with a kind heart.

Your place in Heaven is probably already reserved.
Title: Re: New to me CB!
Post by: vf84pc on November 27, 2022, 03:52:17 PM
I saw the first one when I dropped into a dealer I don't like on a rainy day. I though it looked great and he was very excited at the potential of that model. That was his first new CB more were on order the dealers were hyped everyone was expecting gang buster sales. But the sales never materialized, I don't think they advertised the bike and Honda did not create an accessory line. It was more expensive than a New Bonnie or the other retro bikes and it kind of looked to "Modern"
Triumph copied the HD Sportster business' model Sell the bike at a reasonable price, profit from the accessories both Factory and after market. I don't believe they looked at the type of rider they wanted to market too. The old CB you bought the bike and did your own accessories. They needed to have factory luggage windshield, custom exhaust ready to sell with the machine.
Don't get me wrong it's a great bike push the button and ride across the country. But today that is not uncommon.

 
Title: Re: New to me CB!
Post by: Bulldog9 on November 27, 2022, 04:48:11 PM
Followed me home yesterday, 2013 CB1100.
Poor thing was homeless.
Now it’s snuggled up next to my MG.
inditx

(https://i.ibb.co/ws4g6fK/IMG-4099.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ws4g6fK)


Congrats and enjoy!
Title: Re: New to me CB!
Post by: lazlokovacs on November 27, 2022, 05:04:32 PM
Beautiful bike! the one I bought had an absolute stinker of an engine and I moved it on very quick.

here's hoping your model varies!!! let us know how you get on



Title: Re: New to me CB!
Post by: wymple on November 27, 2022, 06:27:46 PM
It was the most 80's looking of the retros, and I liked it.
Title: Re: New to me CB! Update
Post by: inditx on November 28, 2022, 05:18:32 PM
A chilly 20 mile ride, glad it’s got heated grips, and I am well pleased.
Handles great, shifts like butter and stops really well.
Sounds good but a little throatier and lighter muffler would do well.
Put my rack on and fitted my MG Hepco top box. Big but does the job.
Everything just works and I actually adjusted the preload on front and back suspenders!

Could it use a 6th gear? Perhaps but would depend on how it was geared.
Not fast but not slow and is just fun to ride.

Will fit a shield next.
Next up, 2 up!
inditx

(https://i.ibb.co/Bnpn70f/20221128-164424.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Bnpn70f)
Title: Re: New to me CB! Update!
Post by: Motormike on December 01, 2022, 10:31:38 AM
I was in Southern Honda Powersports (Chattanooga) just the other day.  They had a 2013 on the floor for sale with less that 100 miles on it!  :shocked:    https://www.southernhonda.com/Pre-owned-Inventory-2013-Honda-Motorcycle-Scooter-CB1100-Southern-Honda-Powersports-13057331?ref=list
Title: Re: New to me CB! Update!
Post by: KiowaEagle on December 01, 2022, 11:16:44 AM
Congrats and +1 on the cb1100forum. Some great info there.
Title: Re: New to me CB! Update!
Post by: twowheeladdict on December 01, 2022, 11:57:53 AM
I was in Southern Honda Powersports (Chattanooga) just the other day.  They had a 2013 on the floor for sale with less that 100 miles on it!  :shocked:    https://www.southernhonda.com/Pre-owned-Inventory-2013-Honda-Motorcycle-Scooter-CB1100-Southern-Honda-Powersports-13057331?ref=list

More than I could have bought it for new in ‘14. LOL!  Came close but found my first Moto Guzzi while considering the purchase. I found the handling to be somewhat heavy instead of nimble and it wasn’t a deluxe.
Title: Re: New to me CB! Update!
Post by: Clifton on December 01, 2022, 02:10:38 PM
Followed me home yesterday, 2013 CB1100.....

Congratulations inditx I hope you enjoy the CB1100 as much as I do. I picked up my 2014 January this year, replaced the original tires and added a OEM rear rack, quick release NC shield, and Corbin seat that I had them modify the shape slightly. I love riding this bike so much I just ordered a set of soft panniers which include removable stays and signal relocation kit.

(https://i.postimg.cc/X7pnqhPf/IMG-8685.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/6yJk1Htq)
Title: Re: New to me CB! Update!
Post by: inditx on December 01, 2022, 03:32:18 PM
Great!
Let me know what bags you ordered please.
Thanks,
inditx
Title: Re: New to me CB! Update!
Post by: Clifton on December 01, 2022, 07:59:01 PM
Great!
Let me know what bags you ordered please.
Thanks,
inditx

It isn't mentioned as being included but the rear signal relocation kit came with it.
https://sw-motech.us/bike/HONDA/CB1100/2012/SC65/products/luggage/saddlebags/BLAZE/4052572047620.htm

Title: Re: New to me CB! Update!
Post by: inditx on December 02, 2022, 07:17:52 AM
Thanks sir
Let me know if the turn signal relocation was difficult and what it required if you don’t mind
inditx
Title: Re: New to me CB! Update!
Post by: Clifton on December 02, 2022, 08:18:39 AM
You're welcome. Will do, I'll work on it as soon as I finish up the V85TT. I think the CB1100 luggage kit is on clearance for $299 until they're gone.
Title: Re: New to me CB! Update!
Post by: inditx on December 02, 2022, 03:05:24 PM
 :thumb:
Title: Re: New to me CB! Update!
Post by: LongRanger on December 03, 2022, 09:16:39 AM
Great bike. I enjoyed my ‘14 DLX for several years before moving on. Honda didn’t import many DLX’s. I had a difficult time locating mine, but a very easy time selling it.

I bought the DLX to replace my ‘11 V7 Classic, which I couldn’t sustain a long-term relationship with. The Honda was a superior bike in every way but my specific model weighed close to 600 lbs which became a bit too much after a while. It has since been replaced with a R1200R, which is over 100 lbs lighter, more powerful, roomier, and has features that are better suited for the way I use the bike.

(https://i.imgur.com/RSZP7Dw.jpg)
Title: Re: New to me CB! Update!
Post by: inditx on December 03, 2022, 09:36:20 AM
Indeed the R1200 series Beemers are nice as well. Had an '08 R and my buddy keeps trying to sell me on a 2014.
Glad you found one you can live with better.
RideOn!
inditx
Title: Re: New to me CB! Update!
Post by: Clifton on December 03, 2022, 09:39:39 AM
Yeah air cooled 4-cylinder UJMs are not known for being light. My 2014 CB1100 standard, 6 speed with FI weighs 540 wet, but really not bad considering my old carbureted CB750 5-speed, single disc brake, was only 27 pounds less.
R1200R is a very nice standard motorcycle, and under-rated IMO.
Title: Re: New to me CB! Update!
Post by: inditx on December 03, 2022, 02:34:07 PM
Cool to see you have a couple Guzzi's too.
I’ve had a lot of them and currently have a 2021 V7-850. Nice bike but selling it as it doesn’t work as a 2 up for my wife and I.
inditx
Title: Re: New to me CB! Update!
Post by: Clifton on December 04, 2022, 03:49:32 PM
I would think not, V7's are fairly small motorcycles for 2-up. Going to use the CB1100 for 2-up or do you have another motorcycle in mind?
Title: Re: New to me CB! Update!
Post by: inditx on December 04, 2022, 06:00:40 PM
Using the CB for 2 up duties as we ride around town and I commute.
Maybe a weekend trip here and there.
inditx
Title: Re: New to me CB! Update!
Post by: DaSwami on December 04, 2022, 09:14:46 PM
The carrying capacity of the Guzzi is nearly 100 pounds more the the CB1100.

I have (seriously) bought, and sold five CB1100's since they first came out.  Four 2014 black models and one 2017 red model.  Beautiful works of art and top notch quality. 

Upon reflection, I think I sold them for 1) the uninspiring reaction when I twisted the throttle, 2) I hate black, and the paint on the tank scratched at a harsh word, and 3) imported in such limited numbers/years, and worry about finding a qualified mechanic *if* anything went wrong.  Now they are discontinued. 

Still have the sweet K&H Hi seat in storage "just in case".....the factory seat sucked for me.

Enjoy!
Title: Re: New to me CB! Update!
Post by: Frulk on December 04, 2022, 11:33:48 PM
Bought my 2013 CB1100 new and have put 20K+ trouble free miles on it...Have used it as a naked sport tourer in a couple of different configurations for trips around 1,400 miles in 4-5 days.

Some older pics of it

(https://i.imgur.com/ROwqN9P.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/pZlwEB9.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/zeHEisw.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/phGNYAr.jpg)

Current configuration

(https://i.imgur.com/XpV2GPW.jpg)
Title: Re: New to me CB! Update!
Post by: inditx on December 05, 2022, 10:27:11 AM
 :thumb:
Title: Re: New to me CB! Update!
Post by: Indypikes on December 05, 2022, 11:50:49 AM
Followed me home yesterday, 2013 CB1100.
Poor thing was homeless.
Now it’s snuggled up next to my MG.
inditx

(https://i.ibb.co/ws4g6fK/IMG-4099.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ws4g6fK)


Excellent choice. A 6th gear came in 2014. Smooth, comfortable and plenty of usable power. I've upgraded the shocks and springs and a new seat was a must. Great all-arounder. While on the heavy side it feels nimble and handles very well. Not sportbike fast but the power is always there. Completely rock solid...turn the key and go anywhere.


(https://i.ibb.co/XSs9kSJ/IMG-9875.jpg) (https://ibb.co/XSs9kSJ)

(https://i.ibb.co/vYYPsJs/20191004-084323.jpg) (https://ibb.co/vYYPsJs)
Title: Re: New to me CB! Update!
Post by: inditx on December 05, 2022, 02:03:48 PM
Nice stable Scott!
inditx
Title: Re: New to me CB! Update 2!
Post by: inditx on December 05, 2022, 04:45:21 PM
Well I gotta say I am well pleased thus far after another chilly run today.

The motor will not pull your arms out but it just keeps pulling. She just howls when you are winding her out, great legs on this one.
Low speed handling is a breeze and so much lighter than the ST1300 to paddle around the garage and pull on and off the dolly etc. She tracks well at speed and the twisties too.
Everything just works well.
I filled her up so will check mileage next time.
Putting her on the center stand is easy peasy too btw.

Now I’m rethinking a windshield. It would’ve been nice to keep the air off my chest but the looks with it off are just so sweet.
I was thinking about a National Plexi 2 but am worried about buffeting if I go wth that one. I HATE BUFFETING!

RideOn Safely!
inditx
Title: Re: New to me CB! Update!
Post by: Clifton on December 05, 2022, 05:25:24 PM
Good to hear that you're enjoying your CB1100!
The shield pictured on my bike is a National Cycle Street Shield which I really like. Once mounted and adjusted the first time it goes on and off in a minute or two. It blocks the wind off my chest, I get light wind at my arms and helmet but no buffeting. It is 16"W and 17" tall. They offer a Street Shield EX that is a little larger but not so large as a Plexifairing 2. The EX is 19W x 18" tall.

I'll also add that I had a Corbin made for this bike and it came out well IMO. I didn't care for Corbin's pleated stitching nor the incorporated backrest hardware on their standard offering for this bike, I wanted it to look more like a stock seat. In essence it moves you back about 1 1/2" and the seating surface is 2" wider and no forward slope so it's literally all day comfortable now.

(https://i.postimg.cc/5tyvR7Gn/IMG-8660.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/SX0JXrmM)

Stock seat is about 9.25" wide but only at the very back.
(https://i.postimg.cc/JnBX1yRX/IMG-8662.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LY25D8Y4)

Corbin is 11.5" wide from the step forward a few inches.
(https://i.postimg.cc/QCYBTPcR/IMG-8667.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/5QvNcs73)
Title: Re: New to me CB! Update!
Post by: lazlokovacs on December 05, 2022, 05:44:46 PM
lot of people like their CBs it seems... I guess I must have just bought a lemon.

I mounted a swanee H&H harpers fairing on mine during my brief ownership. absolutely perfect wind protection.

I had to cut away some of the plastic on the lowers to get it to fit, but was an easy job.

Title: Re: New to me CB! Update!
Post by: inditx on December 05, 2022, 09:43:48 PM
Good to hear that you're enjoying your CB1100!
The shield pictured on my bike is a National Cycle Street Shield which I really like. Once mounted and adjusted the first time it goes on and off in a minute or two. It blocks the wind off my chest, I get light wind at my arms and helmet but no buffeting. It is 16"W and 17" tall. They offer a Street Shield EX that is a little larger but not so large as a Plexifairing 2. The EX is 19W x 18" tall.

I'll also add that I had a Corbin made for this bike and it came out well IMO. I didn't care for Corbin's pleated stitching nor the incorporated backrest hardware on their standard offering for this bike, I wanted it to look more like a stock seat. In essence it moves you back about 1 1/2" and the seating surface is 2" wider and no forward slope so it's literally all day comfortable now.

(https://i.postimg.cc/5tyvR7Gn/IMG-8660.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/SX0JXrmM)

Stock seat is about 9.25" wide but only at the very back.
(https://i.postimg.cc/JnBX1yRX/IMG-8662.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LY25D8Y4)

Corbin is 11.5" wide from the step forward a few inches.
(https://i.postimg.cc/QCYBTPcR/IMG-8667.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/5QvNcs73)

Nice mods Clifton!
Got any pics of the screen on the bike?
inditx
Title: Re: New to me CB! Update!
Post by: inditx on December 05, 2022, 09:45:47 PM
lot of people like their CBs it seems... I guess I must have just bought a lemon.

I mounted a swanee H&H harpers fairing on mine during my brief ownership. absolutely perfect wind protection.

I had to cut away some of the plastic on the lowers to get it to fit, but was an easy job.

Hhmmm
I have an old fairing in the garage.....not a Swanee unfortunately.
inditx
Title: Re: New to me CB! Update!
Post by: Clifton on December 05, 2022, 11:02:03 PM
Thank you inditx, not really good image of the screen. The one in my post 27 on the first page here and this.

(https://i.postimg.cc/PfDg80vc/IMG-8109.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/8s1K2KHB)
Title: Re: New to me CB! Update!
Post by: inditx on December 06, 2022, 10:00:54 AM
 :thumb: