02-26-2019, 11:58 PM
(02-26-2019, 11:05 PM)Bazbro_imp Wrote: I approached CB1100 ownership from a slightly different angle
I bought my CB750 K2 back in 1972 and I absolutely ADORED that 'bike, more than any before or since. A Suzuki water-cooled 750 'Kettle' in '76 and various other 'bikes since have never quite quenched my first love of the CB750.
So when I spotted a CB1100 with all the Whitehouse K10/17 kit on, in Candy Glory Red too (my favourite) I made the decision to get one.
I'd actually been looking at the CB as a potential new 'bike for several years. But that Whitehouse one (for sale in France, actually) really convinced me. They wanted too much for it (€13,000 - about £11,000 or $15,000 for a '13) so I set about trying to find one at the right price that would leave me sufficient funds to "Whitehouse" it.
And then I spotted a virtually BRAND NEW one... Just 165 miles and a couple of months old... for just £4,000 ($5,300 or €4,600). Alas, it had been CRASHED - rammed from behind, by the looks of the damage but, crucially, nothing that couldn't be unbolted, replaced and bolted back on, plus the tank and exhaust were damaged, both items I want to replace anyway.
The problem was, I was in France (still am until May) and the 'bike's in England! No probs... I bought it and it's now in a friend's garage, awaiting my return, for repair and conversion. I can't wait!
So that's how I have come to CB1100 ownership, via a 50 year love affair with "The Original"!
Your commit to purchase clearly demonstrates your passion. Not only are you taking on labour-of-love, but decided to incur potential risk to acquire such mass of parts across international borders. Most would not venture that route, myself included. Please share the fruits with before and after story images. Should be satisfying indeed - enjoy!