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My New 2013 CB1100 - SailorRider_imp - 10-12-2015

Aside from a recommendation from by MSF BRC1 Rider Coach, this forum was a major contributor to my choice to find a CB11.

In early August of this year I found a 2013 non-ABS in Cycle Trader at a dealer in New Jersey. The bike had 29 miles on it (39 miles after my test ride). The dealer was 99% a Harley dealer so they probably didn't see much floor traffic looking at the CB11. It was over on the side away from the hogs, kinda looking lonely. Purchase was made and I trailered it home that day. No I didn't ride it home through a rain storm.

I am a little different from those here who have been riding many many years. For my 50th birthday I got my first PTW vehicle in the form of a 2008 Vespa GTS 250 i.e. and got my license on it. Height of the gas price bubble, and height of my kids needing to drive mine and my wife's car, so I figured a Vespa was better than buying another car.

Got hooked on riding using the big Vespa, so this summer I decided to upgrade to a larger machine. I took the BRC1 course to gain manual shifting skills, and did really well. After chatting about what I could see myself on, the rider coach said "you should buy a Honda CB1100." One web search and I found this forum. Within a month, had my 2013. He was right.

Learning curve on the bike was really short with you guys around. Here's what I have done:

1) Givi rack with GIVI monolock case, brake light activated (did a home run wiring job back to the harness);
2) Gearing: I upgraded to a 19T front sprocket and did the sprocket guard mod. I feel the taller gearing is perfect for me now.
3) Riding position: I felt I was leaning forward too much and purchased a set of SW-Motech barbacks. Perfect now.
4) Seat: I'm not really tall (5' 10") but have longish legs, so I wanted a higher seat than stock. It felt as though I was "crouching" on the stock seat and sliding forward too much. I sprung for a high K&H seat through Samurider with red stitching. Beautiful seat, and comfortable, gave me just the lift I needed.
5) Shield: Installed a StreetShield EX and found the noise and buffeting to be uncomfortable. Tried angling it, but did not help. I cut off 6" and it's very quiet now. I may take another little bit off, but I will play with angles first before deciding to do that.
6) Adaptation: I'm still getting used to the size and weight of the bike. I rode the big Vespa about 4000 miles before getting this bike, so I felt ready for it, but still learning. I took the MSF BRC2 course this weekend with the CB11 and got the chance to do a lot of low speed tight maneuvering and got good pointers from the Rider Coach. On the way home I got caught in a downpour so I declare myself as having passed initiation.

I only have about 400 miles on it so far, but plan to pick up the pace this fall. I think I have it set up just right for me now. Been sailing a lot and also ticking off too many things on the "honey do" list on weekends!

Reading over this list, it would have taken years to figure all this out (if at all) without this forum, better than any owner's manual out there. Thanks everyone!! I'll try to post some pix soon.

RE: My New 2013 CB1100 - the Ferret - 10-12-2015

Awesome Sailor and welcome to the club! Post up a pic when you get a chance.

RE: My New 2013 CB1100 - MM300_imp - 10-12-2015

Cool. Where's the pics?

RE: My New 2013 CB1100 - Ralph_imp - 10-12-2015

Very nice Sailor, took my test on a Cushman Highlander five horse power. After riding it nearly a year my mom told me I had to park it or get a license, I was 15.

Enjoy your adventure it only comes one time like your first love, it can never be the first time again.Thumbs Up

ralph

RE: My New 2013 CB1100 - Seabee_imp - 10-12-2015

Great introduction story. Enjoy the new bike and stay safe. You meet the nicest people on a Honda!

RE: My New 2013 CB1100 - LongRanger_imp - 10-12-2015

Congratulations! The CB is a heavy bike for a new rider but it sounds like you're very comfortable with it. Good on you for taking the riding classes. It's not a bad idea to go back for refreshers every few years. Enjoy!

RE: My New 2013 CB1100 - Brookland27_imp - 10-12-2015

Congrats on the new bike I've been riding about 20 yrs and had alot of different rides. The cb is one of the few that cruises as well as it pretends to be a sport bike. ItS a forever bike and well that's hard to come by in the motorcycle world. Would love to see that seat on your bike.

RE: My New 2013 CB1100 - Cormanus - 10-13-2015

Welcome SailorRider. Two great activities. So glad you like your CB1100. It's a really great bike

RE: My New 2013 CB1100 - curlyjoe - 10-13-2015

Welcome SailorRider! The CB was my first bike after a 30 year dry spell so it took me awhile to get the hang of riding again. The more miles you put on it the more you'll love it.

RE: My New 2013 CB1100--Pix Finally - SailorRider_imp - 10-22-2015

Finally had time to take and post some pix!!

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