01-13-2026, 11:09 AM
(This post was last modified: 01-13-2026, 11:10 AM by MagnaRider.)
Cool stories everyone so far, enjoyed reading each one 
As of 2026 this will be my third year on two wheels besides my younger days being dominated by offroad ATVs and dirtbikes. (I am 28 currently)
In spring of 2024 I fixed a trailer for my dads friend, and he had a 84' Honda Magna 700 with 50k miles that had transmission issues and had been sitting for the past 10+ years that he would give me. I didn't know anything about motorcycles at the time, no idea what a UJM was, only thought motorcycles were loud Harleys and they never appealed to me. Well, the Magna got me excited, got it running and discovered yes, the transmission is toast (Somewhat common issue for that bike). I ended up finding an exact copy Magna about 4 hours away that had been sitting since the 80s with 6000 miles on it. Cost me $500 and a roadtrip. Engine was seized but didn't take much to free it up, then went through and replaced every rubber component, fuel lines etc, the whole 9 yards. Learned a lot and found that I really liked wrenching on a motorcycle (Father was a mechanic, lucky to learn lots from him). It was great having a parts bike which I called my local NAPA. Need a part? Go to the other end of the barn and rob it lol.
Anyways, got that bike road ready by May of 2024 and put 6000 trouble-free miles on it and loved riding every day. Can't believe I hadn't found the joy of motorcycling earlier. And as I rode, my days were spent learning about all the other cool vintage bikes and different ideas that were tried through the years. Me being an engine guy, I thought the air cooled CB750s and CBX was so cool just because of the big engine and pipes sitting front and center. I thought the Magna would be all I needed forever, but my dads friend said I would outgrow it and keep my eyes open for something else. Started looking on marketplace and saw the CB1100.
WOWZA....
Everything I wanted, a super sexy bike, fuel injection and modern enhancements (Really want to do some long trips, a more modern bike was needed for that IMO). Joined this forum in September of 2024 and learned a lot about this bike. October 4th, 2024 (My birthday) my dad and I drove across the state to a dealer that had a CB1100 on a trade in. Came with repair manual, top and side saddle bags, arrow slip on, heated grips, aftermarket lighting (back to stock now). I had to take a small loan out to pay for it, but I was so in love it was worth it. Drove it home that day and loved the entire ride. Drove it as much as I could that year before the snow fell, then did all the maintenance to make sure it was up to specs for the next year. Absolutely love this bike, and I am hoping history doesn't repeat itself when I say this bike will be with me forever... sorry ol' Magna, you'll still be the first bike for me but the CB1100 is the best bike for me.
Here is the progression of the CB1100, from day one till this year.
As of 2026 this will be my third year on two wheels besides my younger days being dominated by offroad ATVs and dirtbikes. (I am 28 currently)
In spring of 2024 I fixed a trailer for my dads friend, and he had a 84' Honda Magna 700 with 50k miles that had transmission issues and had been sitting for the past 10+ years that he would give me. I didn't know anything about motorcycles at the time, no idea what a UJM was, only thought motorcycles were loud Harleys and they never appealed to me. Well, the Magna got me excited, got it running and discovered yes, the transmission is toast (Somewhat common issue for that bike). I ended up finding an exact copy Magna about 4 hours away that had been sitting since the 80s with 6000 miles on it. Cost me $500 and a roadtrip. Engine was seized but didn't take much to free it up, then went through and replaced every rubber component, fuel lines etc, the whole 9 yards. Learned a lot and found that I really liked wrenching on a motorcycle (Father was a mechanic, lucky to learn lots from him). It was great having a parts bike which I called my local NAPA. Need a part? Go to the other end of the barn and rob it lol.
Anyways, got that bike road ready by May of 2024 and put 6000 trouble-free miles on it and loved riding every day. Can't believe I hadn't found the joy of motorcycling earlier. And as I rode, my days were spent learning about all the other cool vintage bikes and different ideas that were tried through the years. Me being an engine guy, I thought the air cooled CB750s and CBX was so cool just because of the big engine and pipes sitting front and center. I thought the Magna would be all I needed forever, but my dads friend said I would outgrow it and keep my eyes open for something else. Started looking on marketplace and saw the CB1100.
WOWZA....
Everything I wanted, a super sexy bike, fuel injection and modern enhancements (Really want to do some long trips, a more modern bike was needed for that IMO). Joined this forum in September of 2024 and learned a lot about this bike. October 4th, 2024 (My birthday) my dad and I drove across the state to a dealer that had a CB1100 on a trade in. Came with repair manual, top and side saddle bags, arrow slip on, heated grips, aftermarket lighting (back to stock now). I had to take a small loan out to pay for it, but I was so in love it was worth it. Drove it home that day and loved the entire ride. Drove it as much as I could that year before the snow fell, then did all the maintenance to make sure it was up to specs for the next year. Absolutely love this bike, and I am hoping history doesn't repeat itself when I say this bike will be with me forever... sorry ol' Magna, you'll still be the first bike for me but the CB1100 is the best bike for me.
Here is the progression of the CB1100, from day one till this year.
'84 Honda Magna VF700 (Gone, but not forgotten)
'06 Yamaha VStar Classic 1100
'14 Honda CB1100 Std
'06 Yamaha VStar Classic 1100
'14 Honda CB1100 Std