01-04-2026, 07:42 PM
Ok, after reading all the previous posts, I just had to add mine:
The first time I saw a CB1100 in person was at the moto GP at Laguna Seca Raceway, in Monterey Ca., in 2013. It was on display at the Honda exhibit. I fell in love with this bike immediately, but there were just a few items that I didn't like about it that I said "If Honda makes these changes to this bike next year, then I will buy one". These changes were:
1. Put in a six-speed transmission.
2. Remove the black paint from the engine, and make it all silver, like the original CB750.
3. Put a four-into-four exhaust on it - like the original.
4. Put spoked rims on it.
5. Replace the silver side cover with with a color that matched the tank.
I followed the internet closely, waiting for the 2014 models to come out. Low and behold, Honda had made 3 1/2 of the 5 changes that i wanted: 6-speed transmission, all silver engine, red, matching side covers, and a 4 into 2 exhaust (I count this as a half change). 3 1/2 changes that I wanted out of 5 was close enough, and I put a deposit on one before ever seeing one. I am sure I am one of the first owners, if not the first, of a 2014 CB1100 Deluxe in San Diego.
Over the years I have made a few changes to my bike to personalize it like adding a Dart windscreen, Ohlins shocks, luggage rack and removable Givi trunk, Corbin seat, engine guards, a year 2013 CB1100 left-hand side handlebar switch assembly, and stock, 2017 CB1100 forks with rubber fork gaiters.
After 40,000 miles the only issue I have had with my bike was the Idle Air Control Valve (high / low idling, and stalling), and chrome chipping off one of the fork tubes (this is why I replaced the forks with the upgraded 2017 model forks). It still runs and looks as good as new, and I'll never sell it. I love this bike, and use it for running local errands (the trunk works great), and the occasional Sunday afternoon ride my wife (as a passenger). It's not my all-time favorite bike (I presently own 8 bikes, and my 1998 Honda VFR800 is my all-time favorite), but it puts a smile on my face every time I ride it. The transmission has excessive slop compared to other bikes that I own, and it goes through tires quickly, especially front tires (I don't ride this bike hard, and most of my miles are 2-lane, back roads and freeways).
The first time I saw a CB1100 in person was at the moto GP at Laguna Seca Raceway, in Monterey Ca., in 2013. It was on display at the Honda exhibit. I fell in love with this bike immediately, but there were just a few items that I didn't like about it that I said "If Honda makes these changes to this bike next year, then I will buy one". These changes were:
1. Put in a six-speed transmission.
2. Remove the black paint from the engine, and make it all silver, like the original CB750.
3. Put a four-into-four exhaust on it - like the original.
4. Put spoked rims on it.
5. Replace the silver side cover with with a color that matched the tank.
I followed the internet closely, waiting for the 2014 models to come out. Low and behold, Honda had made 3 1/2 of the 5 changes that i wanted: 6-speed transmission, all silver engine, red, matching side covers, and a 4 into 2 exhaust (I count this as a half change). 3 1/2 changes that I wanted out of 5 was close enough, and I put a deposit on one before ever seeing one. I am sure I am one of the first owners, if not the first, of a 2014 CB1100 Deluxe in San Diego.
Over the years I have made a few changes to my bike to personalize it like adding a Dart windscreen, Ohlins shocks, luggage rack and removable Givi trunk, Corbin seat, engine guards, a year 2013 CB1100 left-hand side handlebar switch assembly, and stock, 2017 CB1100 forks with rubber fork gaiters.
After 40,000 miles the only issue I have had with my bike was the Idle Air Control Valve (high / low idling, and stalling), and chrome chipping off one of the fork tubes (this is why I replaced the forks with the upgraded 2017 model forks). It still runs and looks as good as new, and I'll never sell it. I love this bike, and use it for running local errands (the trunk works great), and the occasional Sunday afternoon ride my wife (as a passenger). It's not my all-time favorite bike (I presently own 8 bikes, and my 1998 Honda VFR800 is my all-time favorite), but it puts a smile on my face every time I ride it. The transmission has excessive slop compared to other bikes that I own, and it goes through tires quickly, especially front tires (I don't ride this bike hard, and most of my miles are 2-lane, back roads and freeways).