06-25-2017, 09:48 AM
Hmmm. I thought my 2014 standard had very good performance in stock form, but I don't need to run quarter mile races (which it actually does quite well at). It pulls very well in any gear, and the shifting is pretty smooth. Currently, the only thing I've done is an Arrow exhaust, nice LED light bar and LED light bulbs front & rear. It's getting a rear rack and trunk this week. I don't like the stock seat (so far), but that is a common issue on most bikes it seems. Ergo's as other have said, are quite good. Easy bike to own, ride, fix (none needed so far) and I rather like the air & oil cooled design. They're not common motorcycles, but that's another factor that appeals to me. Our cookie-cutter society tends to produce everything in mass quantities, sacrificing uniqueness, design and individuality. The CB1100 isn't for everyone.