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Holiday greetings all,

I recently came across a '14 ELX for sale and will be going to see it this weekend to determine if it's a worthy upgrade of my current bike, an 81' CB900F, with that said, I did have a few questions for you current owners..

My first impression: I love the looks of the bike, for the most part anyway. The bike carries that classic CB style and offers modern day technology to an extent. The downside for me, the powerplant upgrade support/options are lacking when compared to the old CB- I was planning a 985/1123 rebuild and modern 17" suspension setup to get the old F where I'd really like it to be, but my lack of spare time to wrench these days seem to be pushing that vision further and further away.

I love the character and raw power that the old F offers, and I'm not 100% sure the newer FI ELX is the screamer that puts a grin on my face every time, the bike looks the part, but does it play the part?

With the understanding that some of these areas are very subjective, I'll do my best to stick to factual questions:

Where is the bike lacking?
-Whats the common consensus on the overall powerband? Paper says the bikes down to ~89HP despite of the 1140CC engine(when compared to the 95HP/985CC 900F) But how is it really in motion?
-6th gear advantage but how well is the bike really geared with the factory ratios for city/hwy riding? Any common F/R sprocket swap upgrades?

Handling
-<5Yr old forks/cartridges are expected to perform and feel better than 40yr old stocks but how responsive is the stock suspension and what's the front tire feedback at higher speeds? Stabilizer/fork brace options? Any common front end/fork swap candidates? Are the OEM rear shocks any good?

Stopping power
What's the breaking feedback for STD owners and ABS owners? I personally wish the bike was a non-ABS version but it is what is is..
Call me weird, but I'm just not a fan of the ABS feel on my bikes. For context, my old '14 crossplane R1 stopped on a dime with non ABS when compared to same generation GSXR1k/Fireblade1kRR's(both equipped with ABS)

Misc./commonly asked questions
-Any worthy performance upgrades?
-Full range on a full tank?
-Handle bar diameter?
-Best tire offerings/setups on the stock 110/140 18"s?
-Common Rear-set options?
-Common issues to address/upgrade from the factory?
-Anything in particular to look out for when considering a '14 ELX?
-What would be considered "cheap" for a bike under 10k miles?

Any and all insightful input is welcome, thanks in advance folks

Let’s be honest here, I haven’t much of a clue as to what this bike is made of. No carbs? Right? Fuel injected correct?
air filter?
What should I change on my bike when I get my new 2014 CB1100 dlx? I was thinking to start new tires and a k and n filter. Eventually down the road I plan to get a new exhaust system for sound. Because this will be a bike I plan to have forever.. any one have any thoughts?

Hey guys first post here and I’d like everyone 2 cents before I go purchase a CB1100 dlx. It’s a 2014 CB1100 dlx (duh) with 3500 miles going for 7000 dollars. Minor scratch on the tank and a few scuffs on the exhaust. Aftermarket Corbin seat which goes for 533.00 new. Beautiful bike all around and I have it on hold. Out the door the bike will be 8000.00
Is it too much? There’s a 2013 CB1100 going for 6k with 10k miles. So it seems like a reasonable price.
Does anyone thing the dealership would settle for 6500? Or at least throw in a 300.00 offer? I mean tires on motorcycles last for 6-7 years max right? So I don’t see why they wouldn’t take a few hundred off.
Thoughts/comments/concerns. I’ll be taking a look at it on Saturday.
Thank you all
Hope this in the correct location.

Honda was founded in 1948 and began mass-production of motorcycles at its first overseas production facility in Belgium in 1963. Since then, Honda has expanded its production globally in accordance with its fundamental principle of producing locally where there is demand. Honda currently produces a wide range of motorcycles, from 50cc commuters to 1,800cc models, at 35 facilities in 21 countries.

Check out some of the milestone’s on Honda’s path to today:

1948: Honda Motor Co., Ltd. founded
1949: Honda releases its first major motorcycle model, the Dream D-Type
1958: Honda releases its first Super Cub, the Super Cub C100
1963: Honda begins motorcycle production in Belgium (its first motorcycle factory outside of Japan)
1967: Honda begins motorcycle production in Thailand
1968: Honda reaches 10 million-unit milestone for cumulative global motorcycle production
1971: Honda begins motorcycle production in Indonesia
1976: Honda begins motorcycle production in Brazil / Honda begins motorcycle production in Italy
1979: Honda begins motorcycle production in North America
1980: Honda begins motorcycle production in Nigeria
1984: Honda reaches 50 million-unit milestone for cumulative global motorcycle production
1992: Honda begins motorcycle production in China
1997: Honda begins motorcycle production in Vietnam / Honda reaches 100 million-unit milestone for cumulative global motorcycle production (achieved in 48 years)
2001: Honda begins motorcycle production in India
2004: Honda exceeds 10 million-unit annual motorcycle production for the first time
2008: Honda reaches 200 million-unit milestone for cumulative global motorcycle production (11 years since 100 millionth unit)
2013: Honda begins motorcycle production in Bangladesh
2014: Honda reaches 300 million-unit milestone for cumulative global motorcycle production (6 years since 200 millionth unit)
2018: Honda exceeds 20 million-unit annual motorcycle production for the first time
2019: Honda reaches 400 million-unit milestone for cumulative global motorcycle production (5 years since 300 millionth unit)

“For 70 years, Honda has provided to customers worldwide motorcycles that make life easier and enjoyable. As a result, we have achieved our 400 million-unit milestone. I am grateful to all of our customers, and everyone involved in development, manufacturing, sales and service of our products. We will continue to do our best to provide attractive products that meet the needs and dreams of our customers worldwide.” – Takahiro Hachigo, Chief Executive Officer, Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

One thing I love about Christmas is that while the wife and daughter go shopping at the mall, that leaves me free to ride as I please!

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Still gorgeous ...

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I’ve been checking eBay periodically for used parts but I never see much,am I looking in the wrong place?

To all members of the CB1100 Forum: very best wishes for Christmas 2019 and for a very happy 2020. May the roads you ride be smooth and interesting; may the sun stay always behind you; and your motorcycle run smoothly. May those who suffered illness or misfortune during the course of 2019 make a full, rapid and comfortable recovery.

From me as a moderator, thanks for making life so easy and for being a courteous, helpful and agreeable collection of folks.

Best wishes.

Hi All,
I'm finally looking to buy a Honda rear carrier for
My oem top box I bought from webbike Japan.
This one I'm looking at is $140 but they have "US" versions Listed at $400+. Is there a major difference where this rack wouldn't fit?

Here is the part number:
08L70MGCJ20

https://japan.webike.net/products/9419801.html