02-13-2014, 12:24 AM
The old UJM's are a style I was glad to see go back then when the partially faired sport bikes first started appearing. I thought they were the bee's knee's (e.g. Honda Interceptor, CX500T, Kawasaki Ninja's etc.). But I think they have gone too far and the UJM represented by the CB1100 looks great and brings back the glory years without all the "problems" the originals had. Like carbs.
I have a '73 CB350F (the four cylinder version), which was fairly well thought of in some circles back in the day but I'll tell you, carbs suck. The brakes are not even threatening to bend the forks. I converted to electronic ignition so that issue is behind me, but rose coloured glasses are a cuss.
The CB1100 brings back all the good things we remember with few of the bad. Naturally there is a weight penalty, but hey, if you want good handling you're going to need a better frame which means a bit more metal. If you want (mandated by Federal Law) an exhaust system that won't rust out in less than 8000 miles the can is going to have be more robust. All in all, Honda did an excellent job and like most you I put my money where my mouth was and bought one.
I have a '73 CB350F (the four cylinder version), which was fairly well thought of in some circles back in the day but I'll tell you, carbs suck. The brakes are not even threatening to bend the forks. I converted to electronic ignition so that issue is behind me, but rose coloured glasses are a cuss.
The CB1100 brings back all the good things we remember with few of the bad. Naturally there is a weight penalty, but hey, if you want good handling you're going to need a better frame which means a bit more metal. If you want (mandated by Federal Law) an exhaust system that won't rust out in less than 8000 miles the can is going to have be more robust. All in all, Honda did an excellent job and like most you I put my money where my mouth was and bought one.