I have belonged to the forum for a while. Kept looking for a Pristine 2014 Deluxe. Finally found one that is showroom spotless with 2700 miles! Very happy that I was patient and finally found what I really wanted! The only thing I will probably do right away is install a windshield .i plan on some long distance riding so wind protection is crucial. Any recommendations would be very helpful.

Hi Gang,

I'm new to the forums, and just wanted to ask the question has anyone started on a CB1100 as their first bike?

I recall reading a thread earlier where a similar question was posed, however it was from a returning rider after many years had passed that he/she decided to pick up motorcycling again.

I've read numerous articles that recommend people to not start on a liter bike whatsoever, however if I understand correctly the CB1100 is fast, but not as fast as what's considered a sports bike.

Now the reason for me wanting to start on a CB1100 is that to me it's a gorgeous bike, and it has something that just draws me to it. I know a lot of people recommend to start on a used 650/300 as a starter, but that doesn't make much economical sense to me. I'd rather just go out and buy a brand bike then having to use money to learn on something where ultimately I'd have to take extra time to sell it, and then pick up the CB1100.

However, I do understand the argument as well where it's better to start on a used bike then to drop/damage a new bike.

Ultimately I felt that it was best to ask the forum users here what their thoughts are as the question I had was tied to a specific bike, vs just categorizing liter bikes. Again from my understanding even though the CB1100 is a fast bike, it's not as powerful as compared to the liter bikes most people are referring to.

A little bit of information about me is that I'm a fresh rider, recently got my license with addition to taking the MSF course. I currently live in the Bay Area(California), and my expectation of riding this motorcycle is not to ride fast, but to just enjoy riding. Speed/Power isn't really my thing, again I really just want to enjoy the ride.

As a side note, alternatives people have told me to get instead of a CB1100 or a used bike is to look into the Rebel 500.

Any thoughts, criticism, or additional input would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

Check out what is up for auction today at the Barrett-Jackson Northeast auction:

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I am about to order a set of Icon shocks (7610-1507) for my 2014 CB1100. As I'd also like to make the forks more compliant over bumps, I may consider an interim solution ..... a set of progressively wound springs, amd playing with fork oil wt and level, before resorting to the Traxxion Dynamics solution (Race Tech emulators, new springs, new damper rods.) The T Dynamics solution requires dismantling the forks, and if the progressive springs would cure the problem, it'd be a much simpler solution.

Questions:
a. has anyone here replaced their stock fork springs with progressively wound springs? If so
- what brand?
- what model?
- what weight springs?
- what's your weight?
- results?

One more question. In looking at the top of my fork, it looks like the fork springs could possibly be replaced with the forks still on the bike. Even the handle bar appears to be out of the way. Of course, the front of the bike would have to be supported (a jack under front of sump)

Thanks,

Bob

Trying to put on Honda OEM crash guards on my 2017 EX. Wanted to find out what the torque number of for the engine bolt (or whatever the bolt on the frame is called !) so that I can tighten it to the right level.


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Just added them up .............

In the last 4 1/2 years since retirement, as of today, I have ridden 100,975 miles

(knew I was getting close to 100K)

Life is good

I'm replacing the (bent) original bars with Renthal 7/8" Street Handlebars. Are the medium rise bars close to the stock rise?

Would the low rise be wrist killers?

Thoughts?

-Peter

Has anyone here added a Power Commander V to a DLX ? I'm pretty clueless in this area, so be gentle. I was talking to my local metric mechanic and he asked me if I "re-mapped" when I added the slip-on mufflers. No was my answer. He thinks I should. My concern is that most CB1100s are standards, so does the available PC work on DLXs ? I tried to add an o2 eliminator and it killed my speedometer and various other functions. The o2 sellers had no clue why it didn't work on a DLX. There be my concern. I searched " power commander, DLX" but came up with zip. Popgun ?

There is a guy on another forum that has a Honda cb500 four. Police bike brand new never been assembled complete bike! I will post pics of it. No number stamps on the motor cases nor on the frame. The motor has never been assembled but has every single part to the complete bike. It's a very rare find.


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