If the CB1100 didn't exist

[Labrador12_imp]

I was looking for a used Harley when I returned from 6months of flyfishing in Ak in Oct of 17. I spend a lot of the smmer chasing salmon in Ak, so I didn't want to tie up much money on a bike. I bought a left over 14 for under $7500 OTD with 2 helmets. I've got a lot of miles on UJMS and at that price for a new big displacement Honda, it seemed like a no-brainer for what is probably my last bike. I turn 68 tomorrow and don't feel 20 years younger

[the Ferret]

Well Lab 12, your birthday is not on our calendar so I will say it here. Happy Birthday! oh .... and wise choice on a probably last motorcycle

[Lord Popgun]

Happy Birthday Labrador!!

[Cormanus]

Yep. Happy birthday, Labrador 12!

[GoldOxide_imp]

Nice sharing your story Ferret. And Happy Birthday Labrador!

[peterbaron]

Have a happy one, Labrador

[emullick_imp]

If the CB 1100 didn’t exist I’d probably be on a Ninza 1000 (used) or a Suzuki GSX S1000F(used). Here’s why.
I bought my “last motorcycle” in 1999, a new Ninja ZX 9R when I was 57 years old. Kept it until 2018 when I was 76 years old. Along the way I owned a Monster 1100, sold it, and bought my 2013 CB 1100 2 years ago. The Duc was my first and last non Japanese bike, for reasons known to all Duc owners. Funny how Ducati and Triumph are the journalists favorites now, even though Japanese brands beat them soundly on road racing tracks, as well as on maintenance and reliability. But then, everybody should buy and ride the bike they like. Most of the reason I’m on the CB 1100 is nostalgia, it reminds of the CB 750 I used and abused 40 years ago. If we were rational we wouldn’t ride motorcycles. I was one of the first So Cal club racers to get an AMA Expert RR license for Superbikes. Motorcycles are still part of my life, not rational, especially at my age.
I do miss the power and handling of the Ninja, that’s why a used Ninja 1000 or GSX S1000F is appealing to me. I haven’t bought a new bike since 1999.

[GoldOxide_imp]

If the CB 1100 didn’t exist I’d probably be on a Ninza 1000 (used) or a Suzuki GSX S1000F(used). Here’s why.
I bought my “last motorcycle” in 1999, a new Ninja ZX 9R when I was 57 years old. Kept it until 2018 when I was 76 years old. Along the way I owned a Monster 1100, sold it, and bought my 2013 CB 1100 2 years ago. The Duc was my first and last non Japanese bike, for reasons known to all Duc owners. Funny how Ducati and Triumph are the journalists favorites now, even though Japanese brands beat them soundly on road racing tracks, as well as on maintenance and reliability. But then, everybody should buy and ride the bike they like. Most of the reason I’m on the CB 1100 is nostalgia, it reminds of the CB 750 I used and abused 40 years ago. If we were rational we wouldn’t ride motorcycles. I was one of the first So Cal club racers to get an AMA Expert RR license for Superbikes. Motorcycles are still part of my life, not rational, especially at my age.
I do miss the power and handling of the Ninja, that’s why a used Ninja 1000 or GSX S1000F is appealing to me. I haven’t bought a new bike since 1999.

Sounds like you still have the passion juice. That's great EMullick!

[SportsterDoc]

...if the CB1100 did not exist, I'd be wishing I kept my 2012 Triumph Bonneville 865cc air cooled parallel twin...or my 2002 Sportster 1200 Sport. The Moto Guzzi experience was worth the $, but ultimately disappointing. I am glad that the CB was my final ride.

If H-D still made a lighter weight rigid mount motor to frame, kept the Keihin CV40 carb, not gone to CANBus and had not lowered most models, which kills the lean angle, I would not mind one more Sportste.

Mine were good in the SoCal canyons, but long distances at 80 were not the best vibs. That is why I laugh when someone comments negatively about CB smoothness!

[LongRanger_imp]

Doc, so great to hear from you! I hope you're doing well.

Emullick, the ZX 9R was considered by many to be the best, most comfortable, most streetable "liter bike" when it arrived on our shores. I never had the opportunity to ride one but always held it in high regard. Former Duc and Guzzi owner here, too.