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Got myself a CB1100 - and made it right again! - Kdogg2077_imp - 07-11-2021
After a few years with a Honda 599 the new bike fever got a hold of me and I started looking around at a possible next bike. I wanted something with more torque, neutral seating stance, and possibly some classic good looks. I almost went with a Bonneville but the quality of the 599 got me thinking Honda. After some searching I came across the CB1100 and started to keep an eye out for one locally. Sure enough a 2013 popped up near me for $4800 with only $2700 miles!.
But there was a catch...
![[Image: cf07ad14ef96b6cdc7b287b59da998ef.jpg]](https://cb1100forum.net/forum/uploads/imp/202107/cf07ad14ef96b6cdc7b287b59da998ef.jpg)
Who could put these horrible ape hangers on such a classic bike? I traded in my 599 for the bike and told the dealer to set her back to stock. Three weeks and lots of money later she was back to her old self.
![[Image: c03cccc910489d0b2aaa52c7099ae020.jpg]](https://cb1100forum.net/forum/uploads/imp/202107/c03cccc910489d0b2aaa52c7099ae020.jpg)
I've only gotten to ride her a few times in the last few days thanks to all the rain in PA but I"m very impressed. I've own four different bikes and none had an engine this smooth nor a gearbox this silky. Theres some real craftsmanship at play in this bike. I can't get over how good the tank looks either.
RE: Got myself a CB1100 - and made it right again! - peterbaron - 07-11-2021
Congrats and be proud of it....enjoy your ride...and right decision to remove these ugly ape hangers
It looks like you only payed $1.77/mile
RE: Got myself a CB1100 - and made it right again! - Stichill_imp - 07-11-2021
Beautiful! Good decisions all around!
RE: Got myself a CB1100 - and made it right again! - Frulk_imp - 07-11-2021
While I’m not a fan of those apes I should point out that they were all the rage through the early to mid 70s. Mostly paired with shoulder height sissy bars.
RE: Got myself a CB1100 - and made it right again! - GoldOxide_imp - 07-11-2021
Beautiful Kdogg. The black lump is - I think - the centerpiece of this wonderful beast.
Congratulations on the restoration of the 2013 CB1100!
I think I like the forward resting pegs. Anyway, somewhere to hang your paws.
RE: Got myself a CB1100 - and made it right again! - Lord Popgun - 07-11-2021
Congrats Kdogg!
That isn’t just a ‘13 model. That is a pretty rare ‘13 Combined ABS model.
RE: Got myself a CB1100 - and made it right again! - LongRanger_imp - 07-11-2021
Yep. Good eye, Lord Popgun.
RE: Got myself a CB1100 - and made it right again! - the Ferret - 07-11-2021
Nice and good move on going back to the stock bar set up
Got myself a CB1100 - and made it right again! - PowerDubs_imp - 07-11-2021
Somewhere there is a kid with a Schwinn that would love those bars.
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RE: Got myself a CB1100 - and made it right again! - Stichill_imp - 07-11-2021
(07-11-2021, 10:45 AM)Lord Popgun_imp Wrote: Congrats Kdogg!
That isn’t just a ‘13 model. That is a pretty rare ‘13 Combined ABS model.
Makes the ape hangers even more ridiculous!
