01-08-2018, 10:32 AM
I joined this forum back in June 2013. At that time, it was the first year the CB1100 arrived in the states. I was immediately drawn to its styling and the flow of the design. Honda's official video also had me thinking of future rides I could take the bike on.
At the time, I was riding a '74 CB750, flake sunrise orange, all stock even with the 4 into 4 exhausts. I knew if I was patient, nice pre-owned examples of the CB1100 would show up someday. Fast forward to June 2016 and I found one in Gilbert, Arizona. I kept searching for one in the Portland area and neighboring cities with no success. After some negotiation, I took a Greyhound and picked up the bike and took a 4 day road trip. The Honda ran flawlessly all the way home and the smoothness and linear torque was similar to the 750 motor. With fuel injection, acceleration was more brisk and warm up easier.
I still have and ride the 750. When I then switch over to the CB1100, one can truly appreciate how far bikes have come. Each of these motors are amazing in their design and they're both air cooled! Just like a motorcycle should be.
I now have the pleasure of riding both old and new or is it old that is new? Anyway, I'm just grateful to be riding at this season of life!
This forum is a great place to land for information and to share our experiences with the CB. Thanks Guth! and thank you moderators too!
A safe 2018 riding season to everyone!
At the time, I was riding a '74 CB750, flake sunrise orange, all stock even with the 4 into 4 exhausts. I knew if I was patient, nice pre-owned examples of the CB1100 would show up someday. Fast forward to June 2016 and I found one in Gilbert, Arizona. I kept searching for one in the Portland area and neighboring cities with no success. After some negotiation, I took a Greyhound and picked up the bike and took a 4 day road trip. The Honda ran flawlessly all the way home and the smoothness and linear torque was similar to the 750 motor. With fuel injection, acceleration was more brisk and warm up easier.
I still have and ride the 750. When I then switch over to the CB1100, one can truly appreciate how far bikes have come. Each of these motors are amazing in their design and they're both air cooled! Just like a motorcycle should be.
I now have the pleasure of riding both old and new or is it old that is new? Anyway, I'm just grateful to be riding at this season of life!
This forum is a great place to land for information and to share our experiences with the CB. Thanks Guth! and thank you moderators too!
A safe 2018 riding season to everyone!