Buying a CB1100 what am I changing first?

[NickLHG_imp]

Let’s be honest here, I haven’t much of a clue as to what this bike is made of. No carbs? Right? Fuel injected correct?
air filter?
What should I change on my bike when I get my new 2014 CB1100 dlx? I was thinking to start new tires and a k and n filter. Eventually down the road I plan to get a new exhaust system for sound. Because this will be a bike I plan to have forever.. any one have any thoughts?

[LongRanger_imp]

Replace the tires (you'll find your choices to be limited), but keep the OEM air filter. It works fine. The DLX exhausts will be unobtanium in a few years, so if you decide to replace them, I'd suggest not selling them.

[Lord Popgun]

What LR said. The K&N is a waste of time and money. And yeah its fuel injected

I like Angel GT tires. Most here like Michelin PR3s (if you can find them) for high mileage. The Pirelli GTs grip like nobodies business but don’t last long. I don’t care. I want grip!

And the first mod should be RLETS or a padawan learner you will be.

[peterbaron]

Nick and welcome

[Chuckk_imp]

ohh boy.. here we go with the RLETs.. haha.. a big welcome Nick from California..

[Ben70_imp]

Ride it a while, Nick! You will probably end up with a list of your own, which may evolve as you become more familiar with the machine and how it works for you. Mods have ranged from cafe to sidecar. I am fond of my windscreen, some think it ruins the aesthetics.
Kinda wish I had installed engine guards BEFORE dropping the bike in my driveway!

Ben

[Chuckk_imp]

Ride it a while, Nick! You will probably end up with a list of your own, which may evolve as you become more familiar with the machine and how it works for you. Mods have ranged from cafe to sidecar. I am fond of my windscreen, some think it ruins the aesthetics.
Kinda wish I had installed engine guards BEFORE dropping the bike in my driveway!

Ben

I agree with ben.. take your time.. maybe browse around this forum for ideas ..
chuckk ..

[pdedse]

I'd say ride it a few months determined not to change a thing. Let the bike speak to you. Do you really need to change x, y or z? Example, you might initially think its sound is too...what? Quiet? Low key? Maybe in a 1000 miles or 2 you'll find that you kind of enjoy its sound. Why not at least give it a good chance? You might save yourself some real $$$.

[GoldOxide_imp]

Nick: Now you have done it. Your question illicited a response regarding RLETs. By inadvertently doing this, ... gosh, ... I'm not sure how this will turn out.

Maybe nothing will happen. [url=http://cb1100forum.com/forum/member.php?action=profile&uid=3454]PB did not counter popgun, so let's hope for [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b98YFK5Oubo]Peace In The Valley.

[Chuckk_imp]

beware, the force !! ..