Had to fill with 91 octane premium ethanol-free gas at my local puregas station, since it's not permitted to fill a vehicle with zero-ethanol "regular" (87 octane) here in Oregon.  Owners manual seems to say no problem with higher octane gas, correct?  It only specifies gas needs to be over 86 octane, no upper limit, though?

Does anyone know if the 2014 Deluxe (red w/ABS) seat is interchangeable with any other model/years?

For example, is it interchangeable with the 2017 models?

Or any others?

My very new to me '14 DX has 11k miles.  The exterior is pristine, and--if a $$$$wiss watch was a motorcycle--it would sound like this.  Brakes, clutch, shifting,  steering--smooth as butter.

I didn't get the maintenance records with the bike (dumb), but the previous owner is an older car and motorcycle collector, and the original owner before that worked at the dealership, so I'm almost completely certain that  the maintenance schedule had been followed.

The 8K service was probably done three or maybe five or more years ago? 

I'm inclined to ride it as is until 12k, inspect everything per the 8k schedule along with performing the 12k maintenance at that time.

Good plan?

Thoughts and advice regarding any specicific parts of the bike to check immediately instead of waiting?

I'm almost certain I saw a Scotts steering stabilizer on a CB1100, either in the forums or maybe in an ad as I tracked down my bike.

Is anyone running one or have thoughts about using one on a CB1100? 

   

I've always worn Scorpion helmets, because they're comfortable and are pretty economical. 

When I started my new job, it came with a uniform, including everything but boots. Mesh pants and jacket, a Helite airbag vest, and a Sena Impulse modular helmet.

I was a little worried about the fit of a helmet brand I've never worn, particularly if I was going to wear the lid all day long. Going by the sizing chart, I showed as a large, but wearing one for a full day, it was too small and I started getting a headache, but the boss ordered me an XL and all is good. The shape is "intermediate oval", and I've found it to be very comfortable, with my longest stint being about eight hours and 340 miles.

Typically I wear a regular helmet with Bluetooth earbuds for music and Waze directions if I need navigation, so the prospect of having built-in speakers was intriguing. The Sena boasts Harmon Kardon audio, and I can say that it is impressive. With normal earplugs to keep the road din out of my ears, I can still hear music, navigation and phone calls easily. The buttons to control the audio are on the side and are easy to find with a gloved hand. When it's turned on, a pleasant voice says "hello", and tells you the battery status - high, medium or low. It supports Siri voice commands, so you can simply tell it "Siri, call xxx" as you would normally for hands-free calling. I've had several conversations while riding, particularly calling Mrs. G to let her know when I'll be home, and she reports that the phone audio is very clear.

I also usually put a Brake-Free light on the back of my regular helmets, but the Sena has a built-in light on the back that can be programmed through the Sena app on the phone that's paired with the helmet. It doesn't go brighter under braking like the Brake-Free, but has a day or night setting that is either bright or dim, plus a pulsating setting where it flashes. The battery life is more than adequate for a full day of music and comms. 

It's been a long time since I've worn a modular, but it's a valuable feature for me here, as it makes it easy to flip up when I'm walking into a facility, and my hands are already full. Plus, it's a blessing in hot weather (we've already experienced summer temps here in California), especially at low speeds. The flip-down sun shade is very convenient too.

If I were going to spend $600 on a new helmet, this would be an easy choice!

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Hi all,

I officially have too much Givi luggage and am letting this one go - I have a duplicate and while I originally thought they'd make nice side cases, they are pretty big, and this is better suited as a top box.

It's an E45 Monokey box. Long discontinued, and in Givi's older style that looks like a vintage hard black suitcase, rather than their more modern boxes that have fake taillights, silver trim and such frippery. The box fits the look of a modern classic like the CB1100, which is why I love it. 

Since these are very hard to find these days, when I got this one, it was perfectly usable, but my OCD called for a full refurbishment. It's been repainted in a matte black, and the red pinstripes have been replaced with fresh reflective red. There is a subtle band of black reflective tape around the middle section of the box that you can see in the pictures. This reflects white when it's hit with light at night for great visibility. it's a 45-liter box, easily holds a full-face helmet and is very roomy.

The Givi "made in Italy" logo is shined up and looks great. It's clean inside and the lock works smoothly. What looks like a horizontal emblem on the front is my toll road transponder, which I'll remove.

I'd love a local California sale, but I can ship it. Since it's a basic style, it's not too heavy.

$75 for the locals here on the forum, and I can get a shipping quote if someone wants to find out.

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I am struggling to find out what side racks are currently available for my 2014 Honda CB1100 Deluxe.  I am finding racks for other years and models, but none that specifically say they will fit a  2014 Honda CB1100 Deluxe.

It seems like some racks that used to be made are now discontinued, such as SW Motech #KFT.01.331.20000/B

I know I may not have the luxury of being picky, but would appreciate it if anyone  can tell me what options that I have for hard cases and soft bags for my bike.

On a related note:  can anyone tell me if the 2014 Deluxes are unique to themselves as far as rack mount dimensions?  Or does the 2014 Standard, or 2013, or the RS, or Euro 2015, or etc. have the same dimensions as the 2014 Deluxe?

I really appreciate the help!  So far, I've found sourcing 2014 Deluxe side racks most confusing!  

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Hello!

It’s taken me 7 years to get here.

That’s when I first became love-at-first-sight aware of the CB1100.

But I could only admire--no funds to acquire.

I did at least have my “down-and-dirty dream girl,” my Honda XR650L dual sport to help console me, riding together up in the Pacific Northwest mountain forest dirt trails (and I LOVE LOVE LOVE  that XR650L), but nevertheless SHE (CB1100 other woman) haunted my asphalt carving dreams.

Frequenting the XR650L thread on the ADVrider forum was no escape;  SHE haunted me there, too. I’d be on the XR650L thread and suddenly a CB1100 notification would appear, and so again--twinge in my heart--I’d go over to the ADVrider CB1100 thread, mostly to lurk, or maybe to ask some question, or to confess my love along with the hope that, one day, maybe, maybe I also...

...rinse and repeat for the past seven years, until “one day”  finally came a few weeks ago: suddenly I had the funds to get serious. And so began the search for my road-bike dream girl.

While I searched for HER nationwide, simultaneously I educated myself more deeply about the various years and models by starting at the 2012 beginning of the ADVrider CB1100 thread and reading through nearly 6000 posts to the present.

My search revealed a dozen CB1100s across the US, but the ones I wanted most were on average 2000 miles away, and so my research turned to fly-and-ride, vehicle escrow, bike-transport, and motorcycle consignment companies. I emailed, texted and called sellers and dealers across the US. A few times I got tantalizingly, frustratingly close. But then SHE’d slip away.

Until suddenly, only 100 miles away, there SHE was! My pristine, showroom quality 2014 CB1100 Deluxe with 11k miles.  

And. She. Was. Perfect.

And SHE’s in my garage right now!

So now I have the road-bike dream girl of my asphalt carving dreams...

...and questions...

... and so here I am, helmet in hand, knocking hopefully at the CB1100 Forum door (perhaps the best piece of advice given to me again and again by the ADVrider crowd was “have you investigated the CB1100 forum.com and .net?”)

Thank you for having me!

[Note: “LucienLeFrank” is aka “XRLated” on ADVrider, where he’s been posting for a decade, nearly 3000 posts primarily in the ADVrider XR650L thread, about his ongoing love and adventure with his beloved XR650L.]

Cheers to my CB1100 friends--I think you all have excellent taste!

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I’m posting this sale because you don’t see many ‘13 CB1100s with ABS around, and I don’t have much else to do since I am recovering from an injury. I do not know the owner of this CB.
The CB is located in Eastern PA.
https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/mcy/...10133.html

I openly acknowledge that my love of the CB1100's engineering, aesthetics, ride, and functionality is extreme. So much so, that any comparison I make with another motorcycle may be suspect. That said, I had a "moment" at the Honda Dealership / Service Center, which I frequent: Contra Costa Powersports in Concord, CA.

I am working with them and Galfer to create a steel braided clutch cable and brake line kit for a 2017 CB1100 EX. When we are finished, Galfer will be able to sell a complete kit with instructions to anyone else who may be inclined to replace perfectly functional OEM brake and clutch lines.

To complete the task, I coordinated with Sam from Parts and Joe from Service to gain access to a lift to complete the documentation requirements.





The moment I experienced occurred when I arrived at the Dealership. When I parked on Motorcycle Row behind the Service Department, I noticed a relatively new Honda Rebel 1100. This bike is often positioned as an all-rounder motorcycle, similar to how the CB1100 was marketed, minus the retro styling. Although the Rebel 1100 lacks the retro styling of the CB1100, it does have rider modes, a TFT display, and other gadgets many motorcyclists consider requirements for an everyday motorcycle. Conversely, I see most of those items as things that can break or interfere with my riding experience. Setting aside that discussion for another post, this post focuses on aesthetics and the riding experience.

As I parked, I studied the successor to my obscure motorcycle. I looked closely at the materials, engineering, and craftsmanship. It is a well-made motorcycle. After all, Honda reports that 40,000 were sold in the United States last year! For all that commercial success, I would still much prefer to own a 2017 CB1100Ex over a 2026 Rebel 1100. See Spec comparison below:



Although I it may be ia matter of taste, I believe the materials and workmanship of our CB1100s is unmatched:









My reactions were so one-sided, I began to 2nd-guess myself. Perhaps I am simply comparing the wrong motorcycle to my CB1100EX. I noticed a NT1100 also parked outside waiting to be serviced. It is also well made based on sound engineering, but my reactions were the same:







I encourage everyone, if we have rooms in garages, to keep our CB1100s and simply add newer motorcycles to the collection. My Cb1100Ex was manufactured 10 years ago and sold in 2017. It will look and run the same way it does now 10 years from now. You cannot replace the heart and soul of a CB1100. Have a great week. David