07-12-2025, 12:45 PM
Howdy, everyone. I have been lurking around the forums a few weeks searching the collective wisdom about the CB1100s...
I bought mine about 3 weeks ago, a black '14 with less than 8k miles... people have been asking me if it was brand new! I have been away from riding for a little over a decade and decided it was time to get back at it... after some searching, I kept coming back to this CB at the local dealership... it is mostly perfect, big air-cooled engine, slightly sporty, not too-much computer-controlled junk, classic looking.
It had a small windshield I didn't really care for, so that came off quick (where should I post it for sale? I see bikes for sale, but not accessories).
I am planning on a couple of mods to make it "mine"... I know there are a few things to get several more horsepower and maybe lose a little weight (what is the latest on lightweight batteries?).... and I have some issues with the rear fender and giant taillight.
I am 165 on the bathroom scale, probably 175 sitting on the bike, and I find the rear suspension harsh at times even with min preload. I added preload to the front and at least now it feels balanced front-to-back. RR: softest preload, 38psi, FR: 1.5 turns back from hardest preload, 34psi
The bikes I owned years back were both shaft drive, so I will be asking about practical chain maintenance shortly.
Other than all that, I am almost 50, married with 2 kids; we live in Pennsylvania.
I bought mine about 3 weeks ago, a black '14 with less than 8k miles... people have been asking me if it was brand new! I have been away from riding for a little over a decade and decided it was time to get back at it... after some searching, I kept coming back to this CB at the local dealership... it is mostly perfect, big air-cooled engine, slightly sporty, not too-much computer-controlled junk, classic looking.
It had a small windshield I didn't really care for, so that came off quick (where should I post it for sale? I see bikes for sale, but not accessories).
I am planning on a couple of mods to make it "mine"... I know there are a few things to get several more horsepower and maybe lose a little weight (what is the latest on lightweight batteries?).... and I have some issues with the rear fender and giant taillight.
I am 165 on the bathroom scale, probably 175 sitting on the bike, and I find the rear suspension harsh at times even with min preload. I added preload to the front and at least now it feels balanced front-to-back. RR: softest preload, 38psi, FR: 1.5 turns back from hardest preload, 34psi
The bikes I owned years back were both shaft drive, so I will be asking about practical chain maintenance shortly.
Other than all that, I am almost 50, married with 2 kids; we live in Pennsylvania.
2014 CB1100
ECU Flash
Delkevic Exhaust System
Ikon Shocks
SF Riding Fork Brace
NOCO LiFePO4 Battery
ECU Flash
Delkevic Exhaust System
Ikon Shocks
SF Riding Fork Brace
NOCO LiFePO4 Battery