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RE: What is there about the CB1100 that you don't like, or wish were different? - VLJ_imp - 03-12-2019
(03-12-2019, 09:33 AM)Dave_imp Wrote: 1. I would like an additional 20 - 25 horsepower.
2. Remove some weight.
3. Improved suspension, both ends.
4. Delivered from dealer with a real tool kit.
5.The reversed positions of the horn and turn signal buttons on the LH switch (easily fixed by replacing with a 2013 model switch).
(03-12-2019, 03:22 AM)VLJ_imp Wrote: Zero complaints about the taillight. It looks great. It fits the theme of the bike.My 1976 CB750F had squealing brakes. Took it back to the dealer, and they could not fix it then. I fixed it myself with anti-squeal adhesive I got from a car shop. BTW -I still own this bike.
The one thing I wish was different about the CB1100 is the most obvious one on my bike, a 2017 EX, which is the squealing brakes. This isn't a matter of aesthetics, or differing opinions. Brakes should never squeal, and Honda should fix this problem.
1. Yep
2. Sure, but not at the expense of real metal parts and great build quality
3. Nah. Couldn't be happier with my EX's suspension.
4. Forgot about that one. Yep, what an embarrassing tool kit.
5. It's caught me out more than a few times, but only after swapping bikes. If I stick to the Honda, I soon get used to it.
Quote:My 1976 CB750F had squealing brakes. Took it back to the dealer, and they could not fix it then. I fixed it myself with anti-squeal adhesive I got from a car shop. BTW -I still own this bike.
Yes, my dealer has taken two cracks at fixing the brake squealing, and another shop tried their hand at it, as well.
Oh for three.
RE: What is there about the CB1100 that you don't like, or wish were different? - MaFiHa_imp - 03-12-2019
(03-12-2019, 09:33 AM)Dave_imp Wrote: 1. I would like an additional 20 - 25 horsepower.My 1976 CB750F had squealing brakes. Took it back to the dealer, and they could not fix it then. I fixed it myself with anti-squeal adhesive I got from a car shop. BTW -I still own this bike.
2. Remove some weight.
3. Improved suspension, both ends.
4. Delivered from dealer with a real tool kit.
5.The reversed positions of the horn and turn signal buttons on the LH switch (easily fixed by replacing with a 2013 model switch).
(03-12-2019, 03:22 AM)VLJ_imp Wrote: Zero complaints about the taillight. It looks great. It fits the theme of the bike.My 1976 CB750F had squealing brakes. Took it back to the dealer, and they could not fix it then. I fixed it myself with anti-squeal adhesive I got from a car shop. BTW -I still own this bike.
The one thing I wish was different about the CB1100 is the most obvious one on my bike, a 2017 EX, which is the squealing brakes. This isn't a matter of aesthetics, or differing opinions. Brakes should never squeal, and Honda should fix this problem.
Yes, I second your point 5!
This reversed position is disgusting
RE: What is there about the CB1100 that you don't like, or wish were different? - GoldOxide_imp - 03-12-2019
RE Point #5: Yeah, I recall getting accustomed to the arrangement. I then rode a Honda thumper and got screwed up again.
RE: What is there about the CB1100 that you don't like, or wish were different? - LongRanger_imp - 03-13-2019
The front disk on my '70 CB750 squealed like a pig but I think the rotor was glazed and I'm sure the pucks were original. Probably the brake fluid was too. Regardless, it was awful. My '76 CB400F wasn't much better, but my '78 CB750F was a huge improvement.
RE: What is there about the CB1100 that you don't like, or wish were different? - FLYTYM_imp - 03-13-2019
Only one position fork lock.
RE: What is there about the CB1100 that you don't like, or wish were different? - jitaylor_imp - 03-14-2019
It is hard to find things to complain about. I would like a slipper clutch on all motorcycles. ABS is a no-brainer, but my 2014 E does not have ABS. A bit more gas capacity would be nice. I have that complaint about all motorcycles I have ever ridden except the XT250, and a CTX 700 (manual) I borrowed for a weekend a couple years ago that got astonishing gas mileage.
RE: What is there about the CB1100 that you don't like, or wish were different? - Ka Umikumakahi_imp - 03-21-2019
I wish she that had self cancelling turn signals. And she was fifty pounds lighter. Just realized I feel the same way about my wife.
RE: What is there about the CB1100 that you don't like, or wish were different? - GoldOxide_imp - 03-21-2019
(03-21-2019, 04:18 PM)Ka Umikumakahi_imp Wrote: I wish she that had self cancelling turn signals. And she was fifty pounds lighter. Just realized I feel the same way about my wife.
[Reliable] self-cancelling in the 21st century where vehicles self-drive would be nice.
RE: What is there about the CB1100 that you don't like, or wish were different? - LouA_imp - 03-22-2019
Turn signals not self cancelling,plastic chainguard. Chainguard does not follow curve of sprocket enough throwing lube on rider/passenger.( See 1969 BSA Lightning for a proper chain guard.) Horn volume too low. Other than that I really do like this bike,a 2013.
RE: What is there about the CB1100 that you don't like, or wish were different? - GoldOxide_imp - 03-22-2019
RE self-cancelling signals:
Either the engineering to get the behaviour reliable is a hard problem to solve and the business model cannot justify the cost, or the industry really doesn't care. Yamaha was doing it old school as far back as the early '80s. It seemed to work over 90% of the time.