Why My CB1100EX Will Last Far Longer Than Me

[Gone in 60]

Interesting point, Tev. One way the Petersen acquires vehicles is donations from families who aren’t interested in Grandpa’s old car or motorcycle after he passes on.

I used to ride “old” bikes from the 70s, but no longer have the patience to sync carburetors or go on treasure hunts for needle-in-a-haystack parts. I’m perfectly happy with my “modern classic” Honda, Triumph and Enfield. The casual observer assumes they’re really old anyway.

Recently someone asking about my CB didn’t believe me when I said it was a 2013.

Good points Tev and Gone about syncing carburetors, double points, etc. As far as spare used parts, I collected many for my 1967 CB77 years ago before the parts price increased to outrageous prices as demanded today.

Ha. Sorta like me stocking up on the usual failure parts for my Enfield when there was talk of tariffs on stuff from India. I know it was a guarantee that those originial parts will now never fail, but it's good insurance.