Finally going to pick up my new 2014 CB

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I drove a total of 850 miles to get mine and it was worth every mile. Glad to hear you're going to pick up the CB1100

Every time I get on mine its like re-living my youth. If you asked me just what it is about it that makes me feel that way I'm not sure I could explain it.

Maybe it was a simpler time when people could do whatever made them happy without having to make a lot of excuses or possibly it was knowing that if you wanted to start a business you just decided what you wanted to do and as long as it was legal it would be no problem. I don't know but it makes me feel free when I'm riding it

On the other hand maybe its that I'm 68 and not that many things can move me like they use to

Anyway enough of this drivel, glad you found the right deal and bike.

ralph

Damn Ralph, you are a old fart! I'm only 67 myself. I know exactly what you mean. I rode a 74' Kawasaki Z-1 to the Florida Keys in 1974. Great trip. Everything was better back then. Too many rules now. Too many people telling you what you can't do or even say.:

Thanks for all of the Congratulations. I got the bike home last night. Took a nice ride today. All I can say is the CB lives up to all my expectations and even exceeds them. This bike is so well balanced it feels like I'm riding a 250cc, until I twist the throttle. I love the super smooth transmission. The seat is nice and firm. I usually have to change out the seat on a new bike. I'm partial to Corbins and Russel Day Longs, but I don't think I'll have to change this seat. The suspension is a little soft but I haven't fooled with it yet.

Over all you all were right on, this is a well built and great handling machine. I'm used to wind protection, so what wind screen do you all recommend? I read a review of National Cycles Street Shield EX in the Rider magazine. Sounds good, I'm just wondering how it will go with the bikes lines. Anyone have one? I'm also looking for a luggage rack to carry a 12 pack home when the need arises. Any suggestions? I saw a German one with a hand rail for the passenger but can't remember the name. Anyone have one with that passenger hand rail. I remember it was made for a top case. Thanks for any help you all can give me.

Boy I'm happy for you, you are having the same good feelings I had when I picked up my CB750four and again when I picked up my CB1100

I use the National Street fighter EX during the summer and in the winter I switch over to the National Plex Fairing. I just cut the long portions off that hang down to protect the knees, to a level right where the bolts come out of the sides of the head light. I drilled a hole on each side and purchased two longer metric bolts with a nut to use as a jam nut and screwed it into the head light using the nut as a jam nut to re-secure the head light and then slipped a black piece of 3/8 fuel hose over the portion of the bolt sticking out and used a black tie wrap to secure it to the shield. It was originally for my Sportster.

I'll try to post a pic tomorrow.

ralph

Boy I'm happy for you, you are having the same good feelings I had when I picked up my CB750four and again when I picked up my CB1100

I use the National Street fighter EX during the summer and in the winter I switch over to the National Plex Fairing. I just cut the long portions off that hang down to protect the knees, to a level right where the bolts come out of the sides of the head light. I drilled a hole on each side and purchased two longer metric bolts with a nut to use as a jam nut and screwed it into the head light using the nut as a jam nut to re-secure the head light and then slipped a black piece of 3/8 fuel hose over the portion of the bolt sticking out and used a black tie wrap to secure it to the shield. It was originally for my Sportster.

I'll try to post a pic tomorrow.

ralph Thanks Ralph!

Thanks for all of the Congratulations. I got the bike home last night. Took a nice ride today. All I can say is the CB lives up to all my expectations and even exceeds them. This bike is so well balanced it feels like I'm riding a 250cc, until I twist the throttle. I love the super smooth transmission. The seat is nice and firm. I usually have to change out the seat on a new bike. I'm partial to Corbins and Russel Day Longs, but I don't think I'll have to change this seat. The suspension is a little soft but I haven't fooled with it yet.

Over all you all were right on, this is a well built and great handling machine. I'm used to wind protection, so what wind screen do you all recommend? I read a review of National Cycles Street Shield EX in the Rider magazine. Sounds good, I'm just wondering how it will go with the bikes lines. Anyone have one? I'm also looking for a luggage rack to carry a 12 pack home when the need arises. Any suggestions? I saw a German one with a hand rail for the passenger but can't remember the name. Anyone have one with that passenger hand rail. I remember it was made for a top case. Thanks for any help you all can give me.

Congratulations and I think you will continue to really love the bike. I have the Dart Marlin windscreen which I like as it causes very little buffeting and the wind noise in my helmet is not horrible. I also think it compliments the look of the bike. I bought the Honda OEM rack from Samurider and it is very nice quality. If you go to their sight you can see the rack. Anyhow safe riding.

Congratulations and I think you will continue to really love the bike. I have the Dart Marlin windscreen which I like as it causes very little buffeting and the wind noise in my helmet is not horrible. I also think it compliments the look of the bike. I bought the Honda OEM rack from Samurider and it is very nice quality. If you go to their sight you can see the rack. Anyhow safe riding. Thanks Drodg! I'll check into the Dart Marlin.