CB1100 Getting No Love on Facebook
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CB1100 Getting No Love on Facebook
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11-03-2018, 12:48 PM
To be fair, the CB isn’t really unusual or rare. It’s definitely interesting. But I’d not take the criticism or opinions in a group aimed, perhaps, at more esoteric machinery, too seriously. And there are a number of Facebook groups dedicated to the CB, where the feedback loop and confirmation biases will be more to the good side.
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11-03-2018, 05:26 PM
(11-02-2018, 11:45 PM)tinboatcapt_imp Wrote: Many years ago I was working at a place with a crew who all rode HD's. It was always some what confrontational when I would ride my BMW to work. The discussions were interesting in that they all had reasons for the HD that centered on what others thought of them and their rides. "BMW? Not cool". "I can't even hear it running. It sounds like a sewing machine". "Nerds ride them". And so on. Somewhat ironically the CB1100 is one of the few things in life that I just knew I was going to purchase as soon as I saw it (or at least as soon as I knew it was finally going to be made available to me). My reasons for purchasing are almost just the opposite of tinboatcapt. When I learned that Honda was actually going to make a true retro, air-cooled engine and all, it made me a bit weak in the knees. But ultimately it was the looks of the actual production motorcycle that landed the knockout punch. Even if this bike featured less performance I'd probably still be crazy about it. I don't ride nearly as much as most around here and my needs aren't all that demanding. For that matter I already had a motorcycle that served my needs that I was crazy about. This purchase was all about the "bling and flash" for me. The fact that I actually enjoy riding it so much was just icing on the cake. (11-02-2018, 11:45 PM)tinboatcapt_imp Wrote: Many years ago I was working at a place with a crew who all rode HD's. It was always some what confrontational when I would ride my BMW to work. The discussions were interesting in that they all had reasons for the HD that centered on what others thought of them and their rides. "BMW? Not cool". "I can't even hear it running. It sounds like a sewing machine". "Nerds ride them". And so on. Now this is where we are in alignment. I've pretty much always followed my own path in life. More than anything else perhaps, the fact that I fell head over heels for the CB1100 was probably a solid indicator that sales in this country weren't going to generate big numbers, lol. The last motorcycle that I was this crazy about was the Hawk GT if that tells you anything. It doesn't stop at motorcycles by the way, there are any number of things where my attraction seemingly signifies subdued interest from the general population. Fortunately I'm not exactly worried what anyone else thinks. When it comes to the CB1100, the only possible true disappointment for me is if I wouldn't have been able to get my hands on one. To each their own as they say. (11-03-2018, 12:48 PM)Capo_imp Wrote: To be fair, the CB isn’t really unusual or rare. It’s definitely interesting. But I’d not take the criticism or opinions in a group aimed, perhaps, at more esoteric machinery, too seriously. And there are a number of Facebook groups dedicated to the CB, where the feedback loop and confirmation biases will be more to the good side. Leave it to a guy who got rid of his CB1100 to make perhaps the most sensible comment here, lol. Good points Capo.
11-03-2018, 06:51 PM
Every time I put a picture of my 2017 ex up on my facebook page it gets slaughtered. I find amusing that this happens especially my KTM Superpuke buddy who insists that his KTM looks better. I always say if it made 50bhp it wouldn’t look so good.lol
I sell aftermarket race ecu’s and data logging stuff. I once logged a Hayabusa on a two hour ride around the Countryside in the UK...it never used more than 80bhp including 120-140mph blasts...
11-03-2018, 08:22 PM
(11-03-2018, 02:20 AM)peterbaron_imp Wrote:(11-03-2018, 12:15 AM)Ben70_imp Wrote: I blame Russian trolls. Election season, y'know. Probably sitting around a smoking pile of worn out Ural tires swilling Petrolski, and trying to sow discord and negativity. By not having FB, this is why, at least 3 of us so far, keep very calm and  silently    Add me to the ‘no Facebook’ club. In fact, I have no social media accounts and probably never will. This forum, the TW200 forum and the Toyota forum are about as wild as I get in the computer. I guess I’m old...
11-04-2018, 12:30 AM
Posted on the 919 forum “the CB1100 sure doesn’t feel slow, nor does it feel scary fast” and some asshat went on and on about the “specs”.
“It weighs too much”, “Same HP as a 599”, and on and on. Of course he’s never ridden one and his 07 KTM 990 Superduke is the best bike ever made. My response? “I’m happy you found a bike you enjoy “. Only the ignorant run a bike down that they have never rode. 
11-04-2018, 01:41 AM
(11-03-2018, 08:22 PM)Blockhead_imp Wrote:(11-03-2018, 02:20 AM)peterbaron_imp Wrote:(11-03-2018, 12:15 AM)Ben70_imp Wrote: I blame Russian trolls. Election season, y'know. Probably sitting around a smoking pile of worn out Ural tires swilling Petrolski, and trying to sow discord and negativity. The TW200 forum is as friendly as is this forum...and hosts photos. Your 2006 TW running well after air filter issue? BTW, TW200 spoken well of on XLForum (H-D Sportster) NEVER had a negative CB1100 comment on the XLForum Maybe I lead a sheltered life? 
11-04-2018, 01:43 AM
i must some smile
any comments are somehow in the same way superficial i think like this on this fb-page.... Study better what factors play a role, that someone can get this or that opinion about something.......this applies to our group here as well as to those there the different recipes can come together with factors .... because psychology / characters and circumstances can be manifold... . . (11-04-2018, 01:41 AM)SportsterDoc_imp Wrote:(11-03-2018, 08:22 PM)Blockhead_imp Wrote:(11-03-2018, 02:20 AM)peterbaron_imp Wrote:(11-03-2018, 12:15 AM)Ben70_imp Wrote: I blame Russian trolls. Election season, y'know. Probably sitting around a smoking pile of worn out Ural tires swilling Petrolski, and trying to sow discord and negativity. you have ever study about, why ""could"" have this a kind logic ? .
11-04-2018, 08:00 AM
I don't ride a CB1100, but if I did, I wouldn't care what FB people said about it: it's a beauty.
I've looked at it - there are threads on this forum that detail my angst about buying a bike weighing in at 250kg. That weight did indeed put me off the CB1100. Instead, I bought a Triumph Speedmaster 1200. Weighing just … 250kg. I love the Triumph, but I still think your CB1100 is just right. Beerman 
11-04-2018, 08:36 AM
(11-03-2018, 06:51 PM)Bradders_imp Wrote: Every time I put a picture of my 2017 ex up on my facebook page it gets slaughtered. I find amusing that this happens especially my KTM Superpuke buddy who insists that his KTM looks better. I always say if it made 50bhp it wouldn’t look so good.lol This is what makes me chuckle whenever I hear armchair motorcyclists whine about any bike that doesn't produce better than 120 hp. In the back of my mind I know that 95% of those commenters wouldn't know what to do with 120 hp on the street. Back when I used to run bikes on the drag strip, hp was important. On the street, not so much. |
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