Exhaust upgrade for riding style??

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I too would like to keep the machine stock. A couple of times I modified a stock part on a bike in haste and regretted it. I’m not disappointed with the power of The CB but just considering options. Funny that you mention the VMAX. That bike has been on my list since I first saw/heard one back in the late 80s. Never panned out for me but I still plan on it.

I was, well still am, an admirer of the first generation Honda V65 Magna. It was lust at first sight. Then soon after came this Yamaha V-Max thing. It was mind-blowing and even more so of a "sculpted muscle". The handling sucked and the fuel economy and/or tank size was dismal. These are not makings of a practical bike, but that is probably what marketing had intended. The late generation V-Max is a bit grotesque, however, I still admire its intent. In all, the V-Max is a true [and expensive] toy. In contrast, the CB1100 provides a slice of the same fun, look good doing it, and be easy on the cost of ownership.

If you are lucky, maybe a late 80's model can be had in excellent condition at a very reasonable price. It is a legend.