The CB 1100 has quite a following around the world, and thankfully many of the owners that love this motorcycle have found there way to this forum. Currently we have nearly 1800 members. Quite a difference from April 14, 2013 the first full day of forum operation when we had 20 members including forum founder and administrator Guth, who jump started this deal during the middle of the night the day before. Of course, not all of our members are active, but we have a very active forum base compared to what I have seen on other forums. A lot of friendly, knowledgable, respectful, and thoughtful members here I am proud to say.

I think we have 10 or 11 countries listed in the registry, but we have members from some countries that didn't sign up for the registry last time I looked. I know we have members in USA, Canada, Italy, France, Germany, UK, Australia, Japan, Russia, Thailand, Vietnam, Netherlands, Switzerland, Estonia, Czech Republic, Spain, Taiwan, and South Africa. That's nearly 20 countries. There may be more, I 'd have to dig a bit.

Our registry is run by our esteemed colleague from Australia, Cormanus. Check it out below.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/pub?...utput=html

Sure would like to have ALL countries and members represented in the registry, so anyone not listed feel free to let Cormanus know and sign up.

Interestingly as I looked this info up, I checked who was online and it showed 13 members and 42 GUESTS, which means more than 3x as many visitors as members are looking in on what we are saying about this bike. It is like that every time I check. The most users online at one time was 119 on 11/10/14... just 10 days ago.
Our members have made almost 65,000 posts in nearly 4,000 threads.

I am continually amazed at how people from all over the world are drawn to this motorcycle. I wonder if Soichiro Honda had any idea what he was starting when he produced the inline 4 stroke, inline 4 cylinder CB 750 Honda.

Thought some might appreciate this update.

BTW... A few of us are getting together in the Smokies near some of the best riding on the planet next May if any members would like to join us for a great time

http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3729

I switch wallpapers on my computer screen every couple of weeks. Here's my current one...

Of course one of my favorite subjects (I'm up to 593 photos of it in my folder). Love the 3/4 frontal view. The bike is spotless, the sun is shining, you can tell it's a summer morning as the sun is casting shadows toward the west, and the bike is ready to go ... somewhere ... anywhere ...

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anyone else have their CB 1100s as their wallpaper?

Sacrilege! But so much fun.



Actually, remarkably balanced and reassuring on tight and technical Thunderhill West. Sacrilege? Yes. Recommended? Definitely.

I don't know if it's because there are fewer bikes out and about this time of year, but for whatever reason a number of people made an effort to acknowledge the CB today.

This morning I was stopped at a red light on my commute to work. One guy slowed down to look at the bike while crossing the street. He started walking again and then came back to let me know how much he liked the bike.

When I got home from work, my neighbor from down the street stopped to chat about the bike when he saw it.

I headed out to get a haircut this evening and as I was parking a woman began asking me questions about the bike and said that she really liked it. She wished that Honda made a similar bike with smaller displacement.

Finally, as I sit here waiting for my turn in the barber chair, a guy came walking in to track me down so he could let me know how great the CB looked and to find out how much I've enjoyed it. I'm sure you can all guess my answer.

Good stuff.


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I'm putting Norman Hyde M bars on my bike, and I'm looking for info on cable and/or hose changes I'd need to make.

Does anyone have info on this mod, or can someone point me in the right direction? I've done a Web search on this; lots of info for Triumphs (and Harleys), but I can't find any on our bike.

The bars are 28" wide x 6" deep with a 1" drop.

Thanks.

Crazy thread title, but appropriate because my ADHD addled brain can't decide.

My big issue is comfort. At first, I was sure I needed a taller saddle to relief the strain on my knees and lower back. As I ride more, I find it to be more of an issue of me sliding forward. I think the K&H Tall or a Corbin with extra foam can give me better leg room between those two, it's a matter of aesthetics and cost. Only I can figure that one out, but I'd give the K&H the nod on looks alone.

My problem is choosing between comfort and looks. Sounds dumb since my initial reason getting a new saddle is for comfort. Problem is, I am smitten with the solo style saddles. The K&H appears to sit about 17mm taller than the stock North American market saddle, which is good, but I want to know if anybody has any issues with this saddle sliding you forward.

Last, the Daytona cafe style solo seat ( http://www.samurider.com/?p=16229 ) is offered by both Webike and Samurider. From what I can tell, it might be the same or barely lower than the stock saddle. However, it appears to offer a larger range of fore/aft space. Also, it might be fairly grippy with it's woven type texture. I can't find any reviews on this saddle. Anybody have one?

Thanks

You guys have got to check out this video. Unbelievable!

http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2014/11/d...ent-276437

...Somehow...Sometimes...Really great "stuff" passes us by the first, second,... perhaps the tenth time... and then...IF WE'RE LUCKY... we discover the really great "stuff" for the first time... life, it seems,... has these kind of moments... Like last early evening... dreary, first bitter cold days & official winter has not even yet begun...TV on in background... some silly episode of a sitcom from long time past... black/white "old-time" TV show like some of us were "lucky" to have parents who finally got around to getting that one B/W TV (with "rabbit-ears!) placed in "living-room" (as we were growing up into adolescence)... the show on the station was the Andy Griffith Show & it was the Barney's Side-Car "Motersickle" episode!... Got my undivided attention for a really fun 1/2 hour show of great comedy!...I am sure many of you must recall this particular "Sickle" episode of Don Knott's... really funny stuff... and also some dialogue "lines" that certainly ring true to riding a motorcycle... Sure glad I got to see this genuinely funny 1/2 hour show last night(for my first time!)... makes up for many other: "I'll never get that time back from being in that meeting or watching that program!"... here is link to the show for you fellow riders who want see the program!...ENJOY...I certainly Did!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dInoztrWoMs

There is a webpage with a search engine, where you can enter the VIN of your Beemer and get all information about your vehicle, like when it really was built and which configuration, color and so on:
http://www.bmwarchiv.de/vin/

e.g. for my K1100 VIN 0196272: http://www.bmwarchiv.de/vin/0196272.pdf

Question: Is there something like that available at Honda? I'd really like to look up the production details of my CB. In particular I'm interested in the day of build.

Anyone know if the new Nortons will be available in the US. Not that I could afford one if they were but they are gorgeous and capture the unique character of the originals.

This one looks a real hoot to ride. http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/320/19535/...-Ride.aspx

http://www.nortonmotorcycles.com/