Hi all, decisions, decisions, apples and oranges

[Guth_imp]

I couldn't do it, pull the trigger on the 14 deluxe, going tomorrow to look at a new 13 that is 3k less!

Wise decision, I think. Didn't want to blow a hole in you bubble earlier, but now that you have arrived at the same conclusion, it is tough to justify that much more money for the 14 model. Yes, there are some changes from the 13, but just not enough to make me part with that much extra cash. When I went to buy mine, both the 13 & 14 were available on the dealer floor. Compared them side by side, and even if they were the same price, I would have gone with the 13. I just prefer it's look. Slightly leaner, sportier, etc. This forum has opened my mind to "other" tastes for this bike. For the guys that are into a lot of highway time, windshields, hand guards, saddle bags, top boxes, etc. I can see the attraction of the Deluxe. For me, from the time Japan displayed the first show version, with it's sporty, somewhat cafe, look and that red and silver paint, I fell in love. It was that one, or not at all, for me!

If I were to head out today to buy a CB1100, I'd still choose the original model in red w/black engine and wheels. It appeals to me the most. But if that option was no longer available, I'd still choose one of the newer CB1100 options over anything else out there.

DG,

I feel the same way. Bought my '13 10 minutes after looking at it in the metal.

And then it sat at the dealer for a couple weeks. Unlike Guth and a few others, I waited for it to quit raining before I rode it home. Sorry Guth, it never stops raining out there, right?

I keep waiting for someone to come out with a big umbrella designed to mount to the bike. The CB and I definitely got soaked that day I picked it up. That was a bummer since I had never bought a brand new bike before. But leaving it behind at that point to wait for a nicer day probably would have been even worse. Especially in my case knowing that the CB was going to face plenty of wet days ahead.