The bike that keeps on surprising

[Elipten_imp]

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[Rolls_imp]

Sometimes, having more than 31.000km ridden on my CB, I think, I've seen it all. All that it offers. Yes and no. It surely depends on my riding style, which is pretty much the same most of the time, relaxed and sort of smooth. A mood that seems to fall easily in on the Honda. But than sometimes I can not keep myself back from experiencing a different CB, a much quicker and lively one by pulling the throttle and I find out, there is even more than I expect. The other side of the CB.

Ferret, you did a full and good description of our motorbike, I totally agree with your statement.

Wisedrum

Could not agree more, Wisedrum. The ferret put the perfect words to my feelings about the CB.

And you did, too. If you think the CB is entirely docile because it behaves so well at effortless riding, then think again, because you can spend an entirely different kind of day if you keep the tach between 5500 and redline. Entirely different day. And the CB is equally happy to do it. "The other side of the CB."

Good stuff!

[Wisedrum]

I don't even rev up the CB so high, to get this wanted lively feel of the CB. Up to 5.500 let me feel it in lower gears and situations and the scenery start to change real quick, if you're not out on free highways. So I quickly fell back into my old comfort zone, which feels so much relaxter and provides my health. Although the experience I then found myself in, may be nothing in comparision to real strong sport bikes, which only may often remind themselve above the mentioned revs, that they are running and should produce some overwhelming power, the Honda does it in the midrange in a way, that satisfies me and my seldom need for speed and acceleration.

To stay in the fast lane is not my intention for a whole day and will keep my heartbeat too busy, besides from the nervousness it creates in my case, ' cause I'm not a natural born racer or not be it anymore, not with a 90HP motorbike in my hands.

By the way, does the edit function of the forum has changed? Ferret wrote in another thread, that the forum will not be the same after one member sold his CB and did some let's call it unusual and repetitiv explanation, why he gave up CB riding. We are now limited to edit our posts only within 60 minutes after the posting. Somehow understandable, somehow sad. For me as a not native American speaker or writer it kills the opportunity to correct my faults, the grammar ones and even the ones concerning the content, if I will recognize them afterwards, even long afterwards, which I will do and sometimes did, just to become better in a foreign language, your language. But it is the way it is, the edit function, my American.

Wisedrum

[Rolls_imp]

I noticed the 60 minute edit window, too, and made the same assumption. US style English is my native language and I notice errors in about 70% of my posts, usually later the same day or the next day. I wish I didn't make so many errors, OR that I didn't notice them after the fact. Either would make me happier!

[c-breezy_imp]

In the winter time my other bike gets ridden the most, for several reasons like wind protection, and heated grips and the CB only gets ridden on really nice clear days when temps are moderate (35 and above usually), due to a lack of the same. Yesterday they called for a high of 47 and sunny so the CB got to go play.

Unplugged from it's battery tender jr, I backed the CB out of the garage, sat it on it's side stand, and turned the key, watching the needles complete their sweep before hitting the starter button. Effortlessly the bike fired up and began to warm up. We have some construction workers in, building a screened in deck, a request from my wife who is planning to retire in March. When they saw me roll the CB out they came walking over and , well, you know the conversation that followed...wow, that's a really clean old bike. What year is it? Really? it looks like a 1970's bike. Has all the new stuff to make it run good right? What? it's air cooled? That's amazing.

By the end of the conversation the bike was warmed up so I told them I'd see them in an hour or so, snicked the CB into gear and let out the clutch and started up the drive. I remember thinking before I even shifted into second gear how great the bike felt. I thought I would run The Loop, just under 40 miles of undulating curvy backroads I frequently ride. Ended up I was enjoying myself so much, I rode a bit further.

http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread....t=The+Loop

The recurring pleasant surprise:

Smooth, with just the right kind of power. Torquey. I love the way it pulls out of a curve and accelerates down the little straight to the next curve, how the transmission snicks from one gear to the next, up or down, but on a road like this how you are only using a couple gears due to the wide power spread. How it effortlessly leans left then swings over to the right, and how the brakes haul it down for the tight ones RIGHT NOW! How riding it seems so intuitive.

At this point, after having owned the CB for over 2 1/2 years, you'd think none of these things would be a suprise anymore. Afterall, after 27,000 plus miles one should be quite familiar with the characteristics of the motorcycle they are riding, but honestly, each ride fills me with suprise and astonishment. During each ride I find myself muttering, " What a great motorcycle". I am so thankful to Honda for making it, and for bringing it to our country.

It's been called slow by some, a fat pig, a poor handler, with junk suspension. Seat too hard, it vibrates too much, has poor ergonomics and a peanut tank. Personally I just don't see it. They must have a very high bar they are trying to jump over. I find the CB to be an awesome motorcycle. Engaging, entertaining, enjoyable, fun, and stunning to look at. A joy to ride.

I love mine.

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A very nice read to begin the day!

A very nice read to begin the day!
EXACTLY! (except I'm in the office at 2 in the morning because my server room was overheating)

[Stichill_imp]

I've seen a forum where you put in a reason for your edit, such as "Correct mistake". On another forum, if people have "Liked" or "Thanked" your post, those Likes and Thanks go away if you make an edit (to protect people in case the OP changes the meaning).

[the Ferret]

No one here corrects their own posts more than I do. Don't notice why I don't see the errors before hitting enter lol

Look, No one here is going to be judged on grammar, punctuation, or spelling. A change was necessary to protect the continuity of threads in this forum and most importantly possibly in the How To section of the forum. If you are going to get mad and throw a hissy fit and decide to take your ball and go home, you now have a limited window for pulling such shenanigans. If you have something you really need changed in a thread, pm me and I will do it for you.

If someone wants to start a thread about it fine, I'd be glad to discuss it, but lets not muddy up this thread about the surprising and great qualities of the CB 1100 please.

[the Ferret]

to bring this thread back around, I'm going to repost a description of how the CB suprised forum member Henrik on his first CB ride:

The second and only remaining bike on my short-list was the Honda CB1100 I mentioned in an earlier post, so it was time to head on over to Honda for a proper test. I have been having conflicting feelings about this bike for some time now. I remember when Honda brought out a prototype of this bike a number of years ago, and really liked it. Then they actually began producing it last year, and I was a bit more hesitant since I was afraid it had been perhaps too refined. It still looks fabulous, and this is even more so true in real life than in pictures. The latest model with wire wheels and a more comfortable seat coupled with the dual exhausts is really nice. Compared to the BMW though it is somehow more restrained, or perhaps a bit bland. I do tend to like a bit of quirkiness which can be seen in the vehicles I have owned over the years. However the details are great, and it oozes quality. I have had several Hondas in the past, and they certainly know how to make a solid and reliable bike.

The one I was trying was actually last year’s model, so it has a 5 speed gear box as opposed to the 6 of this year, aluminium wheels, single exhaust pipe and a smaller tank. The chassis, suspension and engine is exactly the same though, so it should be fine for a test ride. Starting the bike produces the familiar hum of a four in line, and even though I normally prefer the rumble of a twin, it is actually quite pleasant. It has a seriousness about it, compared to perhaps a more wild side of a twin’s rumble. It could do with a little more volume though, and I suppose some new slip-ons might be nice. Still, I really would not want to mess with the looks of the bike, unless it was for some 4-in-4 pipes to really go for the old CB750 look, but that would also just add to the already imposing weight. It should be pointed out here that it comes standard with a center stand which is really practical, something which doesn’t exist for the Beemer.

I climb on, and immediately feel at home on the bike. The seat is fairly low, so my feet are well planted on the ground with the handle bar being exactly where I would want it. The shape of the tank is good, as you can properly get your knees around it. The engine, although quite wide being a four in line, is not at all obtrusive for my feet, so all is good to go. A smooth click selects first, and I let out the feather light clutch. Man this thing is smooth of the line! You can short-shift if you want and quickly get it in third while just rolling at 40 kmh. It feels so effortless, and is actually really pleasant. Negotiating the city is a breeze, and as much as it was a pain to do with my Corsaro, here it is really enjoyable.

Other than the smooth engine, there are several other factors that makes it so good in the city. The weight distribution is perfect, and even though it is a pretty hefty bike as soon as you start moving all that weight just disappears. I don’t think I have ever ridden a bike that is as well balanced as this one. The position on the bike is upright, and the handle bar not too wide so you can get it through any gap you want. On top of that, the tires are quite narrow, at least in comparison with what I am used to, so it behaves like a bicycle almost. So easy, and so stable all the time. I think I can safely say this is the best bike I have ever ridden in the city, and I would not miss my scooter if I was to ride this thing to work.

Getting out of the city and the pleasant surprise continues. Riding on roads limited to 60 or even 80kmh was always a bit frustrating with the Corsaro as you really needed to get going for it to be good. Here the CB is excellent, and so relaxing. You can keep it in whatever gear you want, and it just goes. The power is there though if you want it, and with a twist of the wrist it shoots forward. Never as violently as a big twin, but nevertheless very briskly. It’s all smooth all the time, yet it doesn’t lack feel. Going even faster, like highway speeds, and it is the same story, except that at over 130kmh the lack of any wind protection and the rather upright riding position tends to make it a bit tiring. Feeling comfortable at 80 or 130 is just a great way to keep your license a bit longer too!

The final test is a nice twisty mountain road. Obviously it is not able to go as fast as the Corsaro did, but it does go. To top things off, it is still just as pleasant and relaxing. The narrow tires allows for quick turns, and the chassis is very stable keeping things in line. Cruising up a mountain road while maintaining a reasonable safety margin us suddenly pure fun. The bike really does hit the spot for me in pretty much every category, and corresponds to what I am looking for now, I want easy cruising, and this Honda really delivers!

[Rocky_imp]

It doesn't surprise me at all how many of us had the same feelings and impressions as we began riding this great machine.
Henrik's post really nailed it too

[Nemo_imp]

In the winter time my other bike gets ridden the most, for several reasons like wind protection, and heated grips and the CB only gets ridden on really nice clear days when temps are moderate (35 and above usually), due to a lack of the same. Yesterday they called for a high of 47 and sunny so the CB got to go play.

Unplugged from it's battery tender jr, I backed the CB out of the garage, sat it on it's side stand, and turned the key, watching the needles complete their sweep before hitting the starter button. Effortlessly the bike fired up and began to warm up. We have some construction workers in, building a screened in deck, a request from my wife who is planning to retire in March. When they saw me roll the CB out they came walking over and , well, you know the conversation that followed...wow, that's a really clean old bike. What year is it? Really? it looks like a 1970's bike. Has all the new stuff to make it run good right? What? it's air cooled? That's amazing.

By the end of the conversation the bike was warmed up so I told them I'd see them in an hour or so, snicked the CB into gear and let out the clutch and started up the drive. I remember thinking before I even shifted into second gear how great the bike felt. I thought I would run The Loop, just under 40 miles of undulating curvy backroads I frequently ride. Ended up I was enjoying myself so much, I rode a bit further.

http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread....t=The+Loop

The recurring pleasant surprise:

Smooth, with just the right kind of power. Torquey. I love the way it pulls out of a curve and accelerates down the little straight to the next curve, how the transmission snicks from one gear to the next, up or down, but on a road like this how you are only using a couple gears due to the wide power spread. How it effortlessly leans left then swings over to the right, and how the brakes haul it down for the tight ones RIGHT NOW! How riding it seems so intuitive.

At this point, after having owned the CB for over 2 1/2 years, you'd think none of these things would be a suprise anymore. Afterall, after 27,000 plus miles one should be quite familiar with the characteristics of the motorcycle they are riding, but honestly, each ride fills me with suprise and astonishment. During each ride I find myself muttering, " What a great motorcycle". I am so thankful to Honda for making it, and for bringing it to our country.

It's been called slow by some, a fat pig, a poor handler, with junk suspension. Seat too hard, it vibrates too much, has poor ergonomics and a peanut tank. Personally I just don't see it. They must have a very high bar they are trying to jump over. I find the CB to be an awesome motorcycle. Engaging, entertaining, enjoyable, fun, and stunning to look at. A joy to ride.

I love mine.

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SO... THIS IS WHAT IT IS!! In my year with mine I had not being able to self-diagnose the symptoms of my rides and The Ferret just made it so clear with his description.

Those who call it "slow, a fat pig, a poor handler, with junk suspension. Seat too hard, it vibrates too much, has poor ergonomics and a peanut tank" almost had me convinced that in my motorcycle noviceness I was being naive or delusional...

Ha! Not really, I always dismissed "him" as being full of sh1t and of himself.

I LOVE MY BIKE!