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First post newbie: please be kind - CB100sidecar_imp - 06-21-2019
I love the 2017 CB1100 eX...looking to purchase first bike
whats a good price for used? ~$7K would be my comfort level
New old stock: will the price drop like it did for 2014 models?
when will new version come out/any news (2020 model)?
Seems like Honda only imports a few years and then stops (supply/demand), any reason?
These bikes are not plentiful on CL...is there a better place to look for used
This will be my first bike and I am 44 years old
Ultimately, I will be looking to add Cozy sidecar to this bike (Triumph)...love the classic look and feel.
Again, please be kind, I have search posts and I just wanted some questions answered if possible
RE: First post newbie: please be kind - the Ferret - 06-21-2019
Howdy and welcome to the forum
RE: First post newbie: please be kind - Stichill_imp - 06-21-2019
I would check out Cycle Trader. You can filter effectively and search nationally, and the sellers tend to be more reputable. But caveat emptor.
If you've never had a motorcycle or a motorcycle with a sidecar, you might want to get your motorcycle license and see if you can find any bike with a sidecar to test at a used bike dealer. I haven't ridden a hack but friends who have tell me it's not for the weak of body nor faint of heart. They're inherently unstable when turning in the direction of the sidecar at speed. I would recommend dedicated training on how to ride one safely.
Honestly, if I was considering a sidecar rig as my first bike, I'd buy bike that was already rigged and ready to go. Then I'd get that CB1100EX and keep it as a beautiful two-wheeler.
RE: First post newbie: please be kind - Frulk_imp - 06-21-2019
Welcome. I agree with Stichill on his recommendations. Problem is that while the CB may not be too uncommon in for sale adds one with a mounted side car sure will be. I only know of one and it’s a member on this forum who I believe did the work himself. Search the forum and you’ll see some pics of it. Very good looking set up. Good luck.
RE: First post newbie: please be kind - alprider - 06-21-2019
retro sidecar ? or never a new look since always
https://www.imz-ural.com/whats-new
RE: First post newbie: please be kind - Cormanus - 06-21-2019
Welcome CB100sidecar. Like Stichill, I've never ridden a bike with sidecar, but to the best of my knowledge he's right about the inherent instability.
Frulk, early on there was another member, Buffalohead, who had a mate called mike who had a red CB1100 and sidecar. Here: http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1052
Buffalohead was determined to have one, but I don't know if he ever got there.
RE: First post newbie: please be kind - GoldOxide_imp - 06-21-2019
Welcome to the Forum CB100sidecar. Sounds like some wise advice from our Forum resident member Stichill. He won't say it, but I will: When not elsewhere, you will be here.
RE: First post newbie: please be kind - Lord Popgun - 06-21-2019
Welcome CB100!
Can’t help with the sidecar but there are some members with them on various bikes. Hopefully they chime in with some advice.
RE: First post newbie: please be kind - rboe - 06-22-2019
Welcome!
Sidecars, at least on some forums, can be as popular as oil threads.
My two cents: as a new rider to motorcycles it my humble opinion that the CB500 or 300 would be a better machine to learn on. The CB1100 is easy to ride for sure, but I think most of us that came to that conclusion also have many years of riding experience behind us.2nd; sidecar handling is VERY different from motorcycling - I think it adds a couple new ways the bike can kill you. They are not like cars or three wheelers either. So I recommend extreme caution there and find someone that has one to learn from. The school of hard knocks will work but the price could be steep.
I'll also plug a motorcycle riding school. I took one to get my endorsement back (cross country move, long story) and while I really didn't need the school to teach me the mechanics of riding; that all came back very quickly, but there were skills I didn't know I needed, mainly low speed manuvers that proved a boon. Classic case of you don't know what you don't know. Coaches are also useful in nipping bad habits in the bud -
There is also a good chance one of the coaches will have sidecar experience too and you can pick their brains. Good luck!
RE: First post newbie: please be kind - Blockhead_imp - 06-22-2019
Every time I hear about sidecars I can’t help but think of the Andy Griffith episode when Barney Fife bought one...