Looked at a 1963 Honda CB77 today. Had a long talk with the owners son. It may be for sale soon. Last ran 10 years ago. Been stored in a climate controlled facilty. No gas in tank but very little rust. Everything is stock but the pipes. Red is the color and it has 4208 miles with a Wisconsin title. The son told me last time his dad had it running it had very good compression. It has some fine surface rust on most chromed surfaces. Original tires!

If I offered the old guy $2000, would he laugh at me? I will keep you posted if it follows me home.

I have been considering purchasing an RS-3 for my 2014 (std) and in the process of checking into it I discovered this thread
http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread....light=rs-3
which was very helpful.Then as I continued my research I discovered that the rs-3 for the 2013 was not the same rs-3 for a 2014. What I mean by that is the 2013 uses a street series rs-3 as opposed to a 2104 uses a signature series http://www.yoshimura-rd.com/prodcat/1211...-ss-al.asp What does that mean you might ask? Come to find out that the signature series does not have a removable "quite baffle" and is welded into the unit in order to make it meet EPA spec for sound (80dBA) according to Lauren at Yoshimura r&d. Point being if you want more than stock sound levels for your 2014 you must order the 2013 version street series and the center stand stopper for a 2014 unless you dont mind doing the mod shown here http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread....ight=rs-3. Glad this forum was here to help me. Saved me all the hassle or ordering the can for a 2014 and not being happy with it. The part # for the 2013 is 1211025500 and for the 2014 is 12111e5500. The part number for the 2014 center stand stopper bracket is 12111-sstp as per my conversation with Lauren at Yashimura r&d.

Gentlemen,

What is it that makes the CB1100 work so well for so many of us? What is the most important component?

We have a wildly diverse group of owners, though almost exclusively male, with ages ranging from early 20s to mid 80s. Riding interests vary from touring to cruising to sport riding. Short and tall riders with different levels of physical ability and aggressiveness. No two riders are alike, but the bikes come off the assembly line identical to one another. These motorcycles are inanimate objects but in the hands of their owners and with the help of the aftermarket they can morph and evolve in Darwinian fashion into something much more fit for the needs and desires of the rider.

Evolution in nature is random and most genetic mutations result in something that is less fit, less able to survive, and will be quickly eliminated from the gene pool. In rare cases a mutation is beneficial and it's survival benefits ensure that that characteristic will be passed down so that successive generations may benefit from it.

Random and/or untested modifications to motorcycles are a lot like that. The result is most often something less beneficial at best and disastrous at worst. But the right modifications, installed and adjusted the right way, can be a huge benefit and make our riding more enjoyable and our bikes better looking. With the benefit of the knowledge learned, good and bad, by a collective owner/rider group, we may pick and choose our modifications in a precise fashion and install them with the confidence that they have worked well for others in the past and so they will almost certainly work well for us.

As I look at my CB1100 today and think about how much I enjoy riding it and how much pleasure it gives me to look at it in its current guise, I realize there is one component that has made all the difference. That component is the knowledge gained here on this Forum. Every single modification on my bike was discovered here. I would've had no idea that these components even existed nor would I have ever found them had I not been able to take advantage of the collective wisdom and discoveries of fellow CB1100 owners. But this is only possible if individuals want to be here, want to contribute, and enjoy the experience because the atmosphere is welcoming, friendly, and respectful. Those three components are absent in a huge number of Forums which drives many prospective participants away, taking their knowledge and experience with them.

A Forum doesn't happen by accident. It must be founded, build, and nurtured by an owner whose character is reflected in that forum's management. A Forum's tone is established and maintained by its moderator. If those two individuals do a good job a Forum will flourish, membership will grow, and participation will generate information akin to that of a supercomputer.

To distill it all down, the most essential component that makes the CB1100 work so well for so many of us, is the CB1100 Forum. Guth (Il Duce) concieved of, and built this site, and Mickey (the Enforcer) sets the tone that makes this such a plesant place to be. Thank you both a ton for your efforts, you have my sincere appreciation.

Every other modifying component is secondary as they have all flowed from the collective knowledge of this Forum. That's my take on it.

Chip

Review of the Yamaha XJR1300:

http://www.pipeburn.com/home/2015/02/23/...Ot2uPnF-So

If this were available in the States, I'd definitely have to go on a test ride...

So normally when I need to do any kind of work to just about anything I go to the net and do a search. I've been criticized at times for the amount of research I do on some subjects. With that said I've searched a bunch on this forum and found info but for some reason I'm not understanding how it's done. Obviously I've missed something.

How do you remove the bar ends from the 1100? I have a stock '13 1100. Any info with pics is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Today's ride... My Honda Dealer offered a "courtesy bike" while they are working on my CB1100, I said thanks but when i got there this cupcake on wheels was the only one available... No big deal beside being stopped by the police who thought i stole it (twice).
Next time i want a Hello Kitty helm to go with it...

Are there any CB1100 owners within 100 miles of Richmond, Virginia that would like to go for a ride with me and swap bikes (BMW R1200GS) for an hour or so when it warms up in a couple of months? I still am head over heels in lust with this CB, but am very reluctant to spend thousands of dollars on a bike I have never ridden. I am willing to toss in some $$$, top off your fuel tank and treat you to lunch/dinner in exchange for your kindness.

(The CB will join my R1200GS and 525 KTM dual sport, not replace either of them! )

The April-May edition of Sport Rider magazine includes a section titled 2015 Sportbike Buyer's Guide. The CB1100 is included and the sources at Honda inform them that while technically a 2014 model, it will be available through 2015.

Okay, guys, what do you know about the 2014 Standard having ABS on the rear brake only? Can that be right? On our ride yesterday, my friend pointed out how it was strange that the CB was so equipped. He pointed out what appears to be an ABS ring that I never even considered before. He also pointed out a wire running from the area that is consistent with an ABS sensor.

The standard is certainly not advertised as having ABS and I did a search for ABS on the rear of the 2014 CB1100 and found nothing. I looked at photos of other motorcycles with ABS and the visible ABS ring sure does look like what I have on my CB. I snapped a couple photos while cleaning my bike today.

Here's what appears to be the ABS ring:
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And in this photo you can see what appears to be a sensor wire running from the area of the rear axle (visible just to the right of the shock):
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Alright guys, what do you think? Or, more importantly, what do you know??

I'm game