(07-06-2023, 01:31 AM)bflint_imp Wrote:

(07-05-2023, 12:40 AM)deuce17EX_imp Wrote: So if Jay Leno has a CB1100, does that mean he's keeping it to preserve it's uniqueness and probably not riding it much?

Which makes me wonder....how many people treat their CB as a garage queen? Is it worth keeping the miles low on it and trying to maintain a pristine condition? Or is it "just" a motorcycle and should be enjoyed till you wear it out?

Discuss.....

My red CB1100dx is a garage king with 65k miles… retired from cross country rides but still in my regular ride cycle


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(07-19-2023, 09:06 PM)Crazyirv_imp Wrote: The CB being the last mass produced inline 4 that is now discontinued makes it collectable.

(07-05-2023, 01:06 AM)GoldOxide_imp Wrote: One thing for sure is:

Leno won't get rich keeping the CB1100. He is already rich.

However, he will likely still make some extra stash since this is a "bike owned by Jay Leno". Likely his estate will be the beneficiary of any net gains.

For the rest of us common folk, it is highly unlikely anyone will "get rich" keeping a CB1100 queen'ed up. Even if it sold for $100,000 - that would be a one-time gain. In addition, quite likely a future family member(s) will be the beneficiary as you decay elsewhere.

I say ride, and ride as often as you can - any weather. Go chase down a tornado on the CB1100. Get pictures with it. At least you can take the images and memories past your riding career and the experience imprinted into "your bones" as long as they are around. As long as I can breath, I will feel the rumble of my life rides in the fabric of my existence.

(07-28-2023, 12:34 AM)m in sc_imp Wrote:

(07-19-2023, 09:06 PM)Crazyirv_imp Wrote: The CB being the last mass produced inline 4 that is now discontinued makes it collectable.

aircooled inline 4, not mass produced i4. plenty of watercooled options out there. just .02.

(07-24-2023, 01:05 AM)Charlie Bravo_imp Wrote: My '13 CB1100, red, with red side covers, and non-OEM handlebars, clutch and brake reservoir assy's, has 19k miles on it. Don't ride it a whole lot, too darn hot/cold in TX. I didn't commute on it, or any bike, for the most part. I ride for fun, not transportation, but I am looking at a Yamaha V-Star to get Mrs. Bravo on the back of.

(07-29-2023, 01:26 AM)m in sc_imp Wrote: I'll never understand the mileage barons. "i did 300 miles today' Ok. And?

(07-05-2023, 01:06 AM)GoldOxide_imp Wrote: One thing for sure is:

Leno won't get rich keeping the CB1100. He is already rich.

However, he will likely still make some extra stash since this is a "bike owned by Jay Leno". Likely his estate will be the beneficiary of any net gains.

For the rest of us common folk, it is highly unlikely anyone will "get rich" keeping a CB1100 queen'ed up. Even if it sold for $100,000 - that would be a one-time gain. In addition, quite likely a future family member(s) will be the beneficiary as you decay elsewhere.

I say ride, and ride as often as you can - any weather. Go chase down a tornado on the CB1100. Get pictures with it. At least you can take the images and memories past your riding career and the experience imprinted into "your bones" as long as they are around. As long as I can breath, I will feel the rumble of my life rides in the fabric of my existence.