What bikes have you bought twice?

[emptysea]

How about a second category for those who have spent the most time trying to talk themselves into buying a newer version of the same bike that they owned, but got rid of because they didn't like it ?

[LongRanger_imp]

The original post in this thread said:

MTC's purchase of his second CB1100 piqued my curiosity. Have you owned the same model motorcycle on two different occasions?

I have, five times:

2 K75's
2 SV650's
2 F800ST's
2 V7 Classic's
2 CB750's (both SOHC but 8 model years apart)

Anyone else?

Seems to me, on that basis the Ferret has it right. The 2010-2017 CB1100 is the same model. However, it does give rise to the question of when a model has so evolved that it becomes different. A bigger tank and an extra gear and new suspension doesn't cut it (at least, in my opinion) when the engine and the chassis are the same. But is the RS model sufficiently different?

Seems to me, on that basis the Ferret has it right. The 2010-2017 CB1100 is the same model. However, it does give rise to the question of when a model has so evolved that it becomes different. A bigger tank and an extra gear and new suspension doesn't cut it (at least, in my opinion) when the engine and the chassis are the same. But is the RS model sufficiently different?
Okay fellas, fair enough, I'll yield to The People. In my list, only the two F800ST's were the "same bike." The K75's were different model years and had slightly different features, as were the two SV650's, V7's, and CB750's.

So, if you owned two bikes with the same model number and nominal displacement, regardless of model year or configuration, it counts. Ferret and Sea, you're in. Someone with a '59 Sportster and an '89 Sportster is in. Even a '78 SOHC CB750F and an '81 DOHC CB750F (dramatically different bikes) is in, or an original '69 CB750KO and a '92 CB750 Nighthawk. But I'd suggest an ST1100 isn't the same as an ST1300. Peace and love.

[flynrider]

The original post in this thread said:

MTC's purchase of his second CB1100 piqued my curiosity. Have you owned the same model motorcycle on two different occasions?

I have, five times:

2 K75's
2 SV650's
2 F800ST's
2 V7 Classic's
2 CB750's (both SOHC but 8 model years apart)

Anyone else?

Seems to me, on that basis the Ferret has it right. The 2010-2017 CB1100 is the same model. However, it does give rise to the question of when a model has so evolved that it becomes different. A bigger tank and an extra gear and new suspension doesn't cut it (at least, in my opinion) when the engine and the chassis are the same. But is the RS model sufficiently different?

Seems to me, on that basis the Ferret has it right. The 2010-2017 CB1100 is the same model. However, it does give rise to the question of when a model has so evolved that it becomes different. A bigger tank and an extra gear and new suspension doesn't cut it (at least, in my opinion) when the engine and the chassis are the same. But is the RS model sufficiently different?
Okay fellas, fair enough, I'll yield to The People. In my list, only the two F800ST's were the "same bike." The K75's were different model years and had slightly different features, as were the two SV650's, V7's, and CB750's.

So, if you owned two bikes with the same model number and nominal displacement, regardless of model year or configuration, it counts. Ferret and Sea, you're in. Someone with a '59 Sportster and an '89 Sportster is in. Even a '78 SOHC CB750F and an '81 DOHC CB750F (dramatically different bikes) is in, or an original '69 CB750KO and a '92 CB750 Nighthawk. But I'd suggest an ST1100 isn't the same as an ST1300. Peace and love.

Actually, I think (at least in the case of Hondas) model number is a good indicator. Honda doesn't consider an ST1100 (model SC26) the same as an ST1300 (model SC51). Even an '81 CB750F (RC04) is recognized as being a different bike than a '91-'03 CB750 Nighthawk (RC38).

So far, Honda considers all of the last gen CB1100s to be model SC65s.

Interestingly, some bikes with the same names eventually change enough over time to acquire new model numbers. The '07 GL1800 is model SC47, while the updated '12 GL1800 is model SC68.

[emptysea]

So if two trains leave Philadephia.....

[Ulvetanna_imp]

How about a second category for those who have spent the most time trying to talk themselves into buying a newer version of the same bike that they owned, but got rid of because they didn't like it ?

I nominate myself for that category!

Nobody seems to have these in stock but that may bode well for a good deal later this year.

[LongRanger_imp]

Ulve, the dealers here have 'em, and they're 50-state bikes. Fly 'n Ride? Or, for about $500, Buy 'n Ship?

On second thought, never mind. You wouldn't be able to get a new one through the DMV gauntlet.

[Ulvetanna_imp]

Ulve, the dealers here have 'em, and they're 50-state bikes. Fly 'n Ride? Or, for about $500, Buy 'n Ship?

On second thought, never mind. You wouldn't be able to get a new one through the DMV gauntlet.

I think that is no problem as it's a 50-state bike and already in compliance with CARB. Not a bad suggestion. It can be done.

Just checked DMV website. No problem at all if it's already CA certified and I believe the 2017 model is for sure.

[Cormanus]

What have I done?

I found 15 CB750 model numbers here, http://www.vsource.org/VFR-RVF_files/BHondaPCNs.htm.

[VLJ_imp]

Ulvetanna, if no dealers seem to have them in stock and no more are coming, and we know there aren't going to be any 2018 models in America, how does that bode well for discounts later in the year?

Seems like you're going to need to get a move on and snap up one of the remaining units out there. My local dealer still has theirs in stock, by the way.

[Labrador12_imp]

The dealer I bought my 2014 from this past Oct doesn't have any 2017s in stock.