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(01-26-2022, 09:08 PM)Wagonpeddler_imp Wrote: I am currently looking for a CB1100. Have not laid my hands on one, much less driven one. There are none I can find here in Western PA. Closest ones are Ohio and Maryland. My first bike (at 16 after relentlessly begging my parents for week) was a 1967 white Honda Super 90. I remember the Honda ads stating "A remarkable 8 BHP!" During college years in the early 70's I moved up to a '73 CB450...Candy Red with a gold stripe on the tank. Kept until the early 80's when I went for a 1981 CB750 Custom. Had that bike for over 30 years with never an issue. For some reason I had an interest in a Harley. Bought a 2005 1200 Sportster, but never really bonded with it. Sold the Harley and got a 1979 Honda CB 750K Anniversary Edition. That bike had only 5000 miles, and looked like it just came out of the showroom, however, being over 40 years old, it just wasn't reliable. I had to be rescued by a friend with a pickup truck several times due to carb issues. Had them cleaned and re-built several times. Was afraid to ride more than 10 miles from home. Sadly, I sold it last fall.
So now, bikeless and considering a CB1100, or maybe an NT700V....neither of each I've ever seen. I wouldn't call myself an enthusiast, just always had a motorcycle. The best stress reliever for me in just taking a ride somewhere for no reason.
It's about 0 degrees here this morning, but want to be prepared for Spring.
Thanks for listening!
You may have to travel a bit for the one you want. I'm a little south of you near Morgantown, WV and ended up finding one last month posted on FB Marketplace in York, PA which is around 3.5 hours east. There are almost always some listed on Cycletrader that aren't too far away, but a lot of the listings are by dealers who seem to have high asking prices.
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Good luck in your search, Wagon. Seems like I've seen them on Craig's regularly until recently. They're out there, but might become more available as the weather gets nicer and people start thinking about their dormant motorcycles a bit more.
As for buzziness? That might be a hit-or-miss thing from bike-to-bike. I've never experienced buzziness to any level that made me think about it.
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(01-18-2022, 11:27 AM)PowerDubs_imp Wrote: C'mon man... such rose colored glasses...
'79 CX500 (yawn) "Great all around bike, one of my favorites."
99 Honda CBR1100XX (one of the most significant and capable speed machines of it's time) - "black, beautiful, and boring."
CB1100 - "I didn’t like anything about it other than it’s looks."
'79 CX500- great, CB1100 sucks...... Get out ...
Rose colored glasses…. Lol, maybe a little.
The CX wasn’t a retro classic, it was classic. It didn’t have enough power for two up riding, but it was a fun bike to ride. Hard to explain how some bikes just feel great on the road, and others give you a great feeling. This bike did both.
The CBR1100xx was undeniably a fast machine, but terrible front forks and a long stretch to the bars. I traded in for the TL1000s which was not as fast but it worked for me in every way.
The CB1100, was disappointing because I expected it to be so much better than it was (for me).
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The CX is a classic. In its day, it just was.
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(03-24-2022, 04:12 AM)m in sc_imp Wrote: I have a personal hatred for the CX500. (same with most moto guzzis for full disclosure) I've ridden and worked on them, BUT, i cant deny it is a GREAT bike, same with guzzis, and is an optimal choice for some. I've even recommended it to a few people, But personally, I'd never want one, and its a completely illogical feeling, but still there. Same way I feel about fox bodied mustangs . I should like them, they make a lot of sense as a hot rod platform.. have owned a few, but ech. I just feel dirty driving one.
a preference isn't arguable since its based on emotion.
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Im not a car guy but even i have noticed that everybody always says "fox body mustang" with a stank in their voice.
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(03-24-2022, 04:12 AM)m in sc_imp Wrote: I have a personal hatred for the CX500. (same with most moto guzzis for full disclosure) I've ridden and worked on them, BUT, i cant deny it is a GREAT bike, same with guzzis, and is an optimal choice for some. I've even recommended it to a few people, But personally, I'd never want one, and its a completely illogical feeling, but still there. Same way I feel about fox bodied mustangs . I should like them, they make a lot of sense as a hot rod platform.. have owned a few, but ech. I just feel dirty driving one.
a preference isn't arguable since its based on emotion.
That is very human of you.
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(03-24-2022, 04:12 AM)m in sc_imp Wrote: I have a personal hatred for the CX500. (same with most moto guzzis for full disclosure) I've ridden and worked on them, BUT, i cant deny it is a GREAT bike, same with guzzis, and is an optimal choice for some. I've even recommended it to a few people, But personally, I'd never want one, and its a completely illogical feeling, but still there. Same way I feel about fox bodied mustangs . I should like them, they make a lot of sense as a hot rod platform.. have owned a few, but ech. I just feel dirty driving one.
a preference isn't arguable since its based on emotion.
I almost bought new a 1984/85 SVO Mustang. In hindsight, and for more reasons than aesthetics, I'm glad I didn't. However, as to the looks of the Fox-bodies -- If you grew up drooling over the first few Mustang generations when you were too young to drive and then had to suffer through the Mustang II years once you finally got your license, you might have found the Fox-bodies, if not attractive, at least a tolerable skin for the 5.0 V8.
And my CB1100 is definitely cooler than a Mustang II <--- obligatory forum motorcycle reference.
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(01-19-2022, 08:21 AM)Cormanus_imp Wrote: active1951, I’m sure others would be delighted were you to share your solution to the buzziness. You’d also be welcome to pull together links to your research into a single thread. 
My answer has been found, Crampbuster. Been on a few rides, without ANY finger numbness.
For me, it was never the bike's fault, but my palm was in that nerve pressure zone against the bars. My flatter bars increased the pressure.
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my beginner in 1992
honda CM 125c
.........
pan european 1100
transalp 650
goldwing 1500 (1995)
pan european 1300
VTX 1300
CBF 1000
Goldwing 1800 ( 2010)
1000 neosports cafe
CB1100 EX (2014/DLX)
and actual
Vultus
CB1100 (2017)
monkey
grom
CB125f
super cub
short or longer test-rides..hmmm
honda spacy
yahama DT125
honda shadow 125
yahama fzr600
yahama royalstar venture
honda vt 1100
honda ctx 1300
honda VFR 1200 F (DCT) and no DCT
honda F6C valkury (1997)
harley road king or some like that
harley softail custom
honda VTX 1800
BMW f 700 or 800 GS
honda NC 700 S (DCT)
honda CB 1100 (standard)
Yahama niken
yahama tracer 900
yahama MT 09
yahama MT 10
triumph bonneville T120
honda cbr 1000 R (2017)
africa twin 1000 (DCT)
CB 1100 RS
new goldwing 1800 (DCT)
honda nt 1100 (DCT)
just today
yamaha SR400
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