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First post here - Dan4683 - 04-21-2026
I didn't really care for the CB1100 when it first came out. At the time it wasn't retro enough for me. I guess it's the old geezer in me. I prefer older bikes. I think they have more character. My first bike was a used 68 Honda CB350 I bought from a friend in 1971 for $225. I put 11,000 miles on it the first summer. I got tired of oil leaks and valve adjustments, so I traded it for a 72 Suzuki GT550 two stroke. I wanted something bigger, so I bought a used 73 CB750. I probably would have kept it except the local Honda dealer offered me crazy money on a trade for a new 1980 CB900 custom. Along with a bunch of other "old" bikes, I still have the CB900.
Eventually I took a shine to the CB1100. I wish it had been sooner because I would have bought a new one. I started looking around and there were a few low mileage 2013s and 14s nearby but I settled on the 2017 CB1100EX. I liked the spoke wheels and two mufflers. I found this one 350 miles away in North Carolina. It was a trade in at Honda dealership. The original owner was a longtime customer and had all the maintenance done there so 20,000 miles shouldn't be a problem. We struck a deal at a reasonable price, and they changed the oil and replaced the rear tire. I drove there from PA and brought it home in February. This winter was awful in Pennsylvania, so the old girl hibernated in a warm garage while I got her all cleaned up and adjusted. Last week I got my new plate and insurance and took her out on a shakedown ride and to get the state inspection done.
I now truly regret waiting so long to get one. It's smooth like an electric motor. It rides nicer than my big Harley. It has all the power I could ever want. I guess I just got too used to riding vintage stuff and didn't realize how far motorcycle technology has come. Don't get me wrong. I still like my old bikes, but this one is really nice too.
RE: First post here - peterbaron - 04-21-2026
Welcome to the forum.
You’ve got a nice ride, congrats!
.. but by looking at the handlebar levers I see some rubber imbalance
RE: First post here - rdprdp01 - 04-21-2026
Welcome to the Forum. If you are like me, you will never part company with your CB1100EX. You will like it more with each ride. Be safe and please stop by the Forum frequently. We have a great crew and a wealth of knowledge about the CB1100. David
RE: First post here - pdedse - 04-21-2026
Better late than never to the CB1100 party, welcome!
RE: First post here - the Ferret - 04-21-2026
Howdy and welcome to the forum
RE: First post here - Cormanus - 04-22-2026
G'day, Dan4683 and welcome to the forum.
RE: First post here - Nachodaddy - 04-22-2026
Welcome, Dan. You can have a lot of fun on this Forum. Beautiful motorcycle. The muffler looks shorter than stock, so it may be a "Stayintune."
RE: First post here - MagnaRider - 04-22-2026
Welcome! Great looking motorcycle!
RE: First post here - Gone in 60 - 04-22-2026
Welcome Dan! Beautiful bike, and welcome to the fold.
I was going to warn you that the welcoming committee would be along soon to try to shake a few bucks out of you for some rubber bits for your levers, but I see that the commentary has already started.
Enjoy.
RE: First post here - Lord Popgun - 04-22-2026
Ah yes Harlan, my Baron is always on the job.
Soon a Padawan Dan will not be. Or be he will
