Honda CB1100!

[youcanrunnaked]

Big mistake omitting the spoke wheels from the deluxe model.

[LongRanger]

Completely agree. The absence of spokes just saved me $11k!

[faffi]

Limited edition Dark Racer for Switzerland http://acidmoto.ch/cms/content/news/2014/02/19/honda-suisse-celebre-ses-40-ans-avec-une-serie-exclusive-limitee-dark-racer

[youcanrunnaked]

^^^^  If only Honda would sell something like this in the USA....

[faffi]

Saw a black CB1100F in the flesh today. It was surprisingly small. I think my Z650 appear larger. At least my old thing as a much taller, wider and longer seat, if nothing else :D

[LowRyter]

paint it black

[cruzziguzzi]

Saw a black CB1100F in the flesh today. It was surprisingly small. I think my Z650 appear larger. At least my old thing as a much taller, wider and longer seat, if nothing else :D

You know, I've noted that as well and since it also applies - for me - to bikes like old Triumphs, Nortons and the like, I ascribe it to the effect of returning to a childhood home and noting the miniscule scale of things. I just always have the childs's awe for these early Honda UJMs. They were such looming beasts and were erased so completely by following, fairing encased racers that they got pushed back into the emotional corner of childhood memory.

Funnier still that they were derided for being too tall, too long and too heavy when compared to their product line replacements.

[rboe]

On the CB1100 forum many of the guys dislike spokes so I suspect Honda decided the fickle American market wanted/preferred cast wheels instead of spokes.

That said, one of the things that grabbed me about the Griso SE were the spoked wheels. I don't miss spoked wheels on my CB1100, kinda goes with the inline four UJM thing making it that much of a different beast from the Griso.

Now the talk is if Honda will bring her back for 2015. :)

[cruzziguzzi]

On the CB1100 forum many of the guys dislike spokes so I suspect Honda decided the fickle American market wanted/preferred cast wheels instead of spokes.

That said, one of the things that grabbed me about the Griso SE were the spoked wheels. I don't miss spoked wheels on my CB1100, kinda goes with the inline four UJM thing making it that much of a different beast from the Griso.

Now the talk is if Honda will bring her back for 2015. :)

Whatever they did, at least they didn't put on authentic or even retro Comstars.

[Yeahoo Whoyah]

paint it black

Yes, and the cast wheels make sense to me.  I won't be a buyer, but I hope Honda sells a bunch of 'em.

[Frulk]

Rode this for 75 miles today since my brand new V7R is now out of commission. Is it the do all, end all bike? No. Does it make 100 HP?  No. Does it have spokes like my brand new out of commission Guzzi? No.  Does the tank hold as much as my Guzzi's? No. Am I happier with it sitting in my garage then on the dealers showroom floor? Yes!

[lucydad]

Really cool seat on that CB. 

[canuguzzi]

Nice update to an older generation design. That seat really pulls it together and even looks comfy.

Not if they'd only do something about this:





If Honda decided to go the route of the CB1100 with updates, I'd buy one in a second. The ST series are too plain vanilla, had one.

[rboe]

I wish Honda came out with a Hondaline Sport fairing like on your Sabre there. Only a lighter weight version. The original was a beast.

[canuguzzi]

There is a guy in SoCAL making decent fairings for the Hondas, Painted they look really nice. They are full fairings and come with mounting hardware.

Price is reasonable, reasonable being what the guy making will will accept to send you one.

If you need contact info, I can dig it up. Last I checked in with him was about 2 years ago, before I found a Hondaline that someone didn't need.

[canuguzzi]

I wish Honda came out with a Hondaline Sport fairing like on your Sabre there. Only a lighter weight version. The original was a beast.

Found it, here you go:

Spec II
12866 Foothill Blvd
Sylmar, CA 91342
Tel. : (818) 837-1313
Fax : (818) 837-1224

Lighter than original Hondalines and better mounts.

The website is here:

http://www.spec2.com/index2.html

[kirkemon]

Yes, the CB1100 may seem a bit dull, but I like, and I would like it more if it weighed less.
I'm sure it's smooth, but this could be trick photography:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wP4SiBKH-2o
 

[Frulk]

No trick anything. I just did the same thing with a shot glass sitting on a ribbed seat and brought the RPMs up to 7K

Sorry for the quality of the video. Sent from Phone to my computer to Photobucket

http://vid1288.photobucket.com/albums/b492/Frulk/IMG_02761_zpsoh3z0avu.mp4

[rboe]

Found it, here you go:

Spec II
12866 Foothill Blvd
Sylmar, CA 91342
Tel. : (818) 837-1313
Fax : (818) 837-1224

Lighter than original Hondalines and better mounts.

The website is here:

http://www.spec2.com/index2.html

Thank you sir!

[rboe]

I'll have to try to contact him. Website is seriously out of date,

[aschem]

I bought a new Cb1100 two months ago. Added Ikon shocks, Arrow exhaust, and a custom Sargent seat. Was going to buy a V7, but I chose the Cb1100 instead. No regrets, a very fun bike. kind of in-between my Buell and my CALVIN.

[canuguzzi]

I'll have to try to contact him. Website is seriously out of date,

Yeah, he is more into making stuff than making a website. He'll send you pictures along with pricing and delivery times. He was pretty responsive and those that have his fairing seem to feel they are quality items.

They aren't something like a factory fairing with double walls and storage areas but that is probably something you could build in yourself. They are made of fiberglass, not the resin or plastics you usually find.

Good luck.