CB1100 Questions from a potential new owner

[pdedse]

The bike doesn't have ABS.

As for trolling, this is not an ordinary board so tread carefully. Make it funny, you'll likely be excused; if you're rude, you won't be.

Its also missing the bar end dampeners. One way to save weight I guess

Its also missing the bar end dampeners. One way to save weight I guess

And has after market mirrors

If you don’t like the rack put it on this site in the for sale section and it will be gone post haste if you’re not looking to get retail for it. I think you need 20-25 posts total to access the For Sale section to be able to post there. Good looking bike.

Don’t remember it in the thread since a lot of time was spent discussing the 80hp range the motor is in but if you put the spurs to the bike it will get a different attitude north of 5000 RPM. Not super bike attitude mind you, but more like a chipped diesel about to go hunt a Prius. While riding the CB1100 I never wish I had more HP. The HP number is in large part mitigated by how this motor delivers the torque at all RPMs. Especially in the lower ranges.

The guy I bought the bike from(an older gentleman in his late 50's) was pretty legit and transparent as far as I could tell. Bought the bike new in a crate at Huntington Beach Honda some time in 2018 and had all the dealership ppw to show for it. I confronted him on the ABS and warranty(6 years as opposed to 8 advertised) it was honestly to the best of his knowledge. The bike was victim to a minor tip-over while being parked on the street shortly after purchase- the outcome was minor scuffs on one of the black painted covers, and bent handlebars which he replaced with OEM bars with aftermarket mirrors, grips and levers.
Outside of the aforementioned, he equipped it with the rack and windscreen for his cross country trip, rack will be either sold or kept for future use but has no business sitting on my bike at all times, and same goes for the windscreen

Mirrors look silly but have a surprisingly good angle, handle bars are getting the knife treatment since they are not to my liking one bit, and well, the sporty levers probably did it for me lol, took it for a rip around the Haight-Ashbury and was not disappointed nor bored, so I decided to just go for it.

I wouldn't say it necessarily pulls like a train but the bike can carry its own, doesn't feel sluggish and the torque is there to get you going.

First, congrats on your new bike! I had a '14 standard and loved the look, as it has a nice balance of black and chrome. I like its tank and Honda emblem, the grey silver streak outlining the tank, the black wheels. Wouldn't have minded a bit of silver on the engine cases, but all black there isn't bad.

RE:

Mannn, I sure hope not everyone is too sensitive for trolling around here, isn't trolling half the fun of message boards anyways?
Each and every time I've come across the infamous "RLET" discussion, seems to be rather uncalled for and excessive considering the underlying topic at hand, I'd consider that an inside joke/trolling amongst members of this board. I had to come in with my trolling cap on and fire back after finding out all the infamous RLET hype was nothing but a lever cover. I can see how this simple yet useful mod can come in handy in parking situations, but I just don't see why it's talked about so much around here.

Anywho, went to see the bike- 1 owner 7k miles w/ extended warranty of sorts, extras included this fugly luggage rack, an eh windscreen(PO rode it cross country earlier this year) and my favorite of them all, shorty adjustable levers(Sorry but your beloved RLETs prob wouldnt work anyways)

Took it for a spin, and let's just say, I didnt find it as lacking as I expected, torquey, and responsive were my impressions, made the pictured stop during the rest ride, and well, the rest is now history

I think the whole RLET thing organically took a life of its own here. The underlying factor that probably gave the "movement" so much life was that these seemingly easy to install things were so darn difficult to actually do so for many of us here. All sorts of recipes and suggestions were thrown at those who wondered if there was some mysterious trick to get the little guys on. 99.5% of all the posts regarding RLETS are friendly, tongue-in-cheek perhaps...but trolling? IDK.

Mannn, I sure hope not everyone is too sensitive for trolling around here, isn't trolling half the fun of message boards anyways?
Each and every time I've come across the infamous "RLET" discussion, seems to be rather uncalled for and excessive considering the underlying topic at hand, I'd consider that an inside joke/trolling amongst members of this board. I had to come in with my trolling cap on and fire back after finding out all the infamous RLET hype was nothing but a lever cover. I can see how this simple yet useful mod can come in handy in parking situations, but I just don't see why it's talked about so much around here.

Anywho, went to see the bike- 1 owner 7k miles w/ extended warranty of sorts, extras included this fugly luggage rack, an eh windscreen(PO rode it cross country earlier this year) and my favorite of them all, shorty adjustable levers(Sorry but your beloved RLETs prob wouldnt work anyways)

Took it for a spin, and let's just say, I didnt find it as lacking as I expected, torquey, and responsive were my impressions, made the pictured stop during the rest ride, and well, the rest is now history

Glad to hear this because I actually thought you were going to be disappointed based some of your initial posts here. For me, the '14 standard I had and the '17ex I currently own have always had more than enough get-up-and-go when I've wanted / needed.

I hope you enjoy the bike!

I think the whole RLET thing organically took a life of its own here. The underlying factor that probably gave the "movement" so much life was that these seemingly easy to install things were so darn difficult to actually do so for many of us here. All sorts of recipes and suggestions were thrown at those who wondered if there was some mysterious trick to get the little guys on. 99.5% of all the posts regarding RLETS are friendly, tongue-in-cheek perhaps...but trolling? IDK.

Mannn, I sure hope not everyone is too sensitive for trolling around here, isn't trolling half the fun of message boards anyways?
Each and every time I've come across the infamous "RLET" discussion, seems to be rather uncalled for and excessive considering the underlying topic at hand, I'd consider that an inside joke/trolling amongst members of this board. I had to come in with my trolling cap on and fire back after finding out all the infamous RLET hype was nothing but a lever cover. I can see how this simple yet useful mod can come in handy in parking situations, but I just don't see why it's talked about so much around here.

Anywho, went to see the bike- 1 owner 7k miles w/ extended warranty of sorts, extras included this fugly luggage rack, an eh windscreen(PO rode it cross country earlier this year) and my favorite of them all, shorty adjustable levers(Sorry but your beloved RLETs prob wouldnt work anyways)

Took it for a spin, and let's just say, I didnt find it as lacking as I expected, torquey, and responsive were my impressions, made the pictured stop during the rest ride, and well, the rest is now history

Glad to hear this because I actually thought you were going to be disappointed based some of your initial posts here. For me, the '14 standard I had and the '17ex I currently own have always had more than enough get-up-and-go when I've wanted / needed.

I hope you enjoy the bike!
Thanks man! She truly is a beauty in black, definitely growing on me more and more, now I want an exhaust

Did you have Japanese Mags on your old '14 at one point?

Just stock. I think the only things I put on were SW Motech engine guards and handlebar risers.

[Wisedrum]

Rlet's.....Best thing I did to either of my CB1100's. No joke. Would not ride a CB 1100 without them. Had them installed before I even took delivery from the shop. To me Rlets and CB Hondas are synonymous.

As for the CB 1100 I am in the camp that it is what it is. If you can't live with 87 horsepower and 65 ft lbs of torque, then simply buy something else. There are lots of bikes out there, some with smaller motors even, that make a lot more horsepower, if that is what toots your horn.

Ferret, it is a good camp you're in. The CB is build for it. I know what I'm writing about, I live in it for nearly 5 years now and don't like to change anything for more power.

Congratulations to the new owner of the CB and welcome to the club. Try to enjoy your CB within this camp. There are plenty of reasons.

Wisedrum

[E11even_Hunnit]

The bike doesn't have ABS.

As for trolling, this is not an ordinary board so tread carefully. Make it funny, you'll likely be excused; if you're rude, you won't be.

Its also missing the bar end dampeners. One way to save weight I guess

Its also missing the bar end dampeners. One way to save weight I guess

And has after market mirrors

If you don’t like the rack put it on this site in the for sale section and it will be gone post haste if you’re not looking to get retail for it. I think you need 20-25 posts total to access the For Sale section to be able to post there. Good looking bike.

Don’t remember it in the thread since a lot of time was spent discussing the 80hp range the motor is in but if you put the spurs to the bike it will get a different attitude north of 5000 RPM. Not super bike attitude mind you, but more like a chipped diesel about to go hunt a Prius. While riding the CB1100 I never wish I had more HP. The HP number is in large part mitigated by how this motor delivers the torque at all RPMs. Especially in the lower ranges.

The guy I bought the bike from(an older gentleman in his late 50's) was pretty legit and transparent as far as I could tell. Bought the bike new in a crate at Huntington Beach Honda some time in 2018 and had all the dealership ppw to show for it. I confronted him on the ABS and warranty(6 years as opposed to 8 advertised) it was honestly to the best of his knowledge. The bike was victim to a minor tip-over while being parked on the street shortly after purchase- the outcome was minor scuffs on one of the black painted covers, and bent handlebars which he replaced with OEM bars with aftermarket mirrors, grips and levers.
Outside of the aforementioned, he equipped it with the rack and windscreen for his cross country trip, rack will be either sold or kept for future use but has no business sitting on my bike at all times, and same goes for the windscreen

Mirrors look silly but have a surprisingly good angle, handle bars are getting the knife treatment since they are not to my liking one bit, and well, the sporty levers probably did it for me lol, took it for a rip around the Haight-Ashbury and was not disappointed nor bored, so I decided to just go for it.

I wouldn't say it necessarily pulls like a train but the bike can carry its own, doesn't feel sluggish and the torque is there to get you going.

First, congrats on your new bike! I had a '14 standard and loved the look, as it has a nice balance of black and chrome. I like its tank and Honda emblem, the grey silver streak outlining the tank, the black wheels. Wouldn't have minded a bit of silver on the engine cases, but all black there isn't bad.

RE:

Mannn, I sure hope not everyone is too sensitive for trolling around here, isn't trolling half the fun of message boards anyways?
Each and every time I've come across the infamous "RLET" discussion, seems to be rather uncalled for and excessive considering the underlying topic at hand, I'd consider that an inside joke/trolling amongst members of this board. I had to come in with my trolling cap on and fire back after finding out all the infamous RLET hype was nothing but a lever cover. I can see how this simple yet useful mod can come in handy in parking situations, but I just don't see why it's talked about so much around here.

Anywho, went to see the bike- 1 owner 7k miles w/ extended warranty of sorts, extras included this fugly luggage rack, an eh windscreen(PO rode it cross country earlier this year) and my favorite of them all, shorty adjustable levers(Sorry but your beloved RLETs prob wouldnt work anyways)

Took it for a spin, and let's just say, I didnt find it as lacking as I expected, torquey, and responsive were my impressions, made the pictured stop during the rest ride, and well, the rest is now history

I think the whole RLET thing organically took a life of its own here. The underlying factor that probably gave the "movement" so much life was that these seemingly easy to install things were so darn difficult to actually do so for many of us here. All sorts of recipes and suggestions were thrown at those who wondered if there was some mysterious trick to get the little guys on. 99.5% of all the posts regarding RLETS are friendly, tongue-in-cheek perhaps...but trolling? IDK.

Mannn, I sure hope not everyone is too sensitive for trolling around here, isn't trolling half the fun of message boards anyways?
Each and every time I've come across the infamous "RLET" discussion, seems to be rather uncalled for and excessive considering the underlying topic at hand, I'd consider that an inside joke/trolling amongst members of this board. I had to come in with my trolling cap on and fire back after finding out all the infamous RLET hype was nothing but a lever cover. I can see how this simple yet useful mod can come in handy in parking situations, but I just don't see why it's talked about so much around here.

Anywho, went to see the bike- 1 owner 7k miles w/ extended warranty of sorts, extras included this fugly luggage rack, an eh windscreen(PO rode it cross country earlier this year) and my favorite of them all, shorty adjustable levers(Sorry but your beloved RLETs prob wouldnt work anyways)

Took it for a spin, and let's just say, I didnt find it as lacking as I expected, torquey, and responsive were my impressions, made the pictured stop during the rest ride, and well, the rest is now history

Glad to hear this because I actually thought you were going to be disappointed based some of your initial posts here. For me, the '14 standard I had and the '17ex I currently own have always had more than enough get-up-and-go when I've wanted / needed.

I hope you enjoy the bike!

I think the whole RLET thing organically took a life of its own here. The underlying factor that probably gave the "movement" so much life was that these seemingly easy to install things were so darn difficult to actually do so for many of us here. All sorts of recipes and suggestions were thrown at those who wondered if there was some mysterious trick to get the little guys on. 99.5% of all the posts regarding RLETS are friendly, tongue-in-cheek perhaps...but trolling? IDK.

Mannn, I sure hope not everyone is too sensitive for trolling around here, isn't trolling half the fun of message boards anyways?
Each and every time I've come across the infamous "RLET" discussion, seems to be rather uncalled for and excessive considering the underlying topic at hand, I'd consider that an inside joke/trolling amongst members of this board. I had to come in with my trolling cap on and fire back after finding out all the infamous RLET hype was nothing but a lever cover. I can see how this simple yet useful mod can come in handy in parking situations, but I just don't see why it's talked about so much around here.

Anywho, went to see the bike- 1 owner 7k miles w/ extended warranty of sorts, extras included this fugly luggage rack, an eh windscreen(PO rode it cross country earlier this year) and my favorite of them all, shorty adjustable levers(Sorry but your beloved RLETs prob wouldnt work anyways)

Took it for a spin, and let's just say, I didnt find it as lacking as I expected, torquey, and responsive were my impressions, made the pictured stop during the rest ride, and well, the rest is now history

Glad to hear this because I actually thought you were going to be disappointed based some of your initial posts here. For me, the '14 standard I had and the '17ex I currently own have always had more than enough get-up-and-go when I've wanted / needed.

I hope you enjoy the bike!
Thanks man! She truly is a beauty in black, definitely growing on me more and more, now I want an exhaust

Did you have Japanese Mags on your old '14 at one point?

Just stock. I think the only things I put on were SW Motech engine guards and handlebar risers.

Just stock. I think the only things I put on were SW Motech engine guards and handlebar risers.
Seems like this guy also upgraded to a '17, not sure if they're on here or another board https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAWYsJEuVMk

As for the recently purchased CB..mod bug seems to have bitten late last night..

[pdedse]

The bike doesn't have ABS.

As for trolling, this is not an ordinary board so tread carefully. Make it funny, you'll likely be excused; if you're rude, you won't be.

Its also missing the bar end dampeners. One way to save weight I guess

Its also missing the bar end dampeners. One way to save weight I guess

And has after market mirrors

If you don’t like the rack put it on this site in the for sale section and it will be gone post haste if you’re not looking to get retail for it. I think you need 20-25 posts total to access the For Sale section to be able to post there. Good looking bike.

Don’t remember it in the thread since a lot of time was spent discussing the 80hp range the motor is in but if you put the spurs to the bike it will get a different attitude north of 5000 RPM. Not super bike attitude mind you, but more like a chipped diesel about to go hunt a Prius. While riding the CB1100 I never wish I had more HP. The HP number is in large part mitigated by how this motor delivers the torque at all RPMs. Especially in the lower ranges.

The guy I bought the bike from(an older gentleman in his late 50's) was pretty legit and transparent as far as I could tell. Bought the bike new in a crate at Huntington Beach Honda some time in 2018 and had all the dealership ppw to show for it. I confronted him on the ABS and warranty(6 years as opposed to 8 advertised) it was honestly to the best of his knowledge. The bike was victim to a minor tip-over while being parked on the street shortly after purchase- the outcome was minor scuffs on one of the black painted covers, and bent handlebars which he replaced with OEM bars with aftermarket mirrors, grips and levers.
Outside of the aforementioned, he equipped it with the rack and windscreen for his cross country trip, rack will be either sold or kept for future use but has no business sitting on my bike at all times, and same goes for the windscreen

Mirrors look silly but have a surprisingly good angle, handle bars are getting the knife treatment since they are not to my liking one bit, and well, the sporty levers probably did it for me lol, took it for a rip around the Haight-Ashbury and was not disappointed nor bored, so I decided to just go for it.

I wouldn't say it necessarily pulls like a train but the bike can carry its own, doesn't feel sluggish and the torque is there to get you going.

First, congrats on your new bike! I had a '14 standard and loved the look, as it has a nice balance of black and chrome. I like its tank and Honda emblem, the grey silver streak outlining the tank, the black wheels. Wouldn't have minded a bit of silver on the engine cases, but all black there isn't bad.

RE:

Mannn, I sure hope not everyone is too sensitive for trolling around here, isn't trolling half the fun of message boards anyways?
Each and every time I've come across the infamous "RLET" discussion, seems to be rather uncalled for and excessive considering the underlying topic at hand, I'd consider that an inside joke/trolling amongst members of this board. I had to come in with my trolling cap on and fire back after finding out all the infamous RLET hype was nothing but a lever cover. I can see how this simple yet useful mod can come in handy in parking situations, but I just don't see why it's talked about so much around here.

Anywho, went to see the bike- 1 owner 7k miles w/ extended warranty of sorts, extras included this fugly luggage rack, an eh windscreen(PO rode it cross country earlier this year) and my favorite of them all, shorty adjustable levers(Sorry but your beloved RLETs prob wouldnt work anyways)

Took it for a spin, and let's just say, I didnt find it as lacking as I expected, torquey, and responsive were my impressions, made the pictured stop during the rest ride, and well, the rest is now history

I think the whole RLET thing organically took a life of its own here. The underlying factor that probably gave the "movement" so much life was that these seemingly easy to install things were so darn difficult to actually do so for many of us here. All sorts of recipes and suggestions were thrown at those who wondered if there was some mysterious trick to get the little guys on. 99.5% of all the posts regarding RLETS are friendly, tongue-in-cheek perhaps...but trolling? IDK.

Mannn, I sure hope not everyone is too sensitive for trolling around here, isn't trolling half the fun of message boards anyways?
Each and every time I've come across the infamous "RLET" discussion, seems to be rather uncalled for and excessive considering the underlying topic at hand, I'd consider that an inside joke/trolling amongst members of this board. I had to come in with my trolling cap on and fire back after finding out all the infamous RLET hype was nothing but a lever cover. I can see how this simple yet useful mod can come in handy in parking situations, but I just don't see why it's talked about so much around here.

Anywho, went to see the bike- 1 owner 7k miles w/ extended warranty of sorts, extras included this fugly luggage rack, an eh windscreen(PO rode it cross country earlier this year) and my favorite of them all, shorty adjustable levers(Sorry but your beloved RLETs prob wouldnt work anyways)

Took it for a spin, and let's just say, I didnt find it as lacking as I expected, torquey, and responsive were my impressions, made the pictured stop during the rest ride, and well, the rest is now history

Glad to hear this because I actually thought you were going to be disappointed based some of your initial posts here. For me, the '14 standard I had and the '17ex I currently own have always had more than enough get-up-and-go when I've wanted / needed.

I hope you enjoy the bike!

I think the whole RLET thing organically took a life of its own here. The underlying factor that probably gave the "movement" so much life was that these seemingly easy to install things were so darn difficult to actually do so for many of us here. All sorts of recipes and suggestions were thrown at those who wondered if there was some mysterious trick to get the little guys on. 99.5% of all the posts regarding RLETS are friendly, tongue-in-cheek perhaps...but trolling? IDK.

Mannn, I sure hope not everyone is too sensitive for trolling around here, isn't trolling half the fun of message boards anyways?
Each and every time I've come across the infamous "RLET" discussion, seems to be rather uncalled for and excessive considering the underlying topic at hand, I'd consider that an inside joke/trolling amongst members of this board. I had to come in with my trolling cap on and fire back after finding out all the infamous RLET hype was nothing but a lever cover. I can see how this simple yet useful mod can come in handy in parking situations, but I just don't see why it's talked about so much around here.

Anywho, went to see the bike- 1 owner 7k miles w/ extended warranty of sorts, extras included this fugly luggage rack, an eh windscreen(PO rode it cross country earlier this year) and my favorite of them all, shorty adjustable levers(Sorry but your beloved RLETs prob wouldnt work anyways)

Took it for a spin, and let's just say, I didnt find it as lacking as I expected, torquey, and responsive were my impressions, made the pictured stop during the rest ride, and well, the rest is now history

Glad to hear this because I actually thought you were going to be disappointed based some of your initial posts here. For me, the '14 standard I had and the '17ex I currently own have always had more than enough get-up-and-go when I've wanted / needed.

I hope you enjoy the bike!
Thanks man! She truly is a beauty in black, definitely growing on me more and more, now I want an exhaust

Did you have Japanese Mags on your old '14 at one point?

Just stock. I think the only things I put on were SW Motech engine guards and handlebar risers.

Just stock. I think the only things I put on were SW Motech engine guards and handlebar risers.
Seems like this guy also upgraded to a '17, not sure if they're on here or another board https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAWYsJEuVMk

As for the recently purchased CB..mod bug seems to have bitten late last night..

Holy moly, whatcha' doin' to it?

[GoldOxide_imp]

The bike doesn't have ABS.

As for trolling, this is not an ordinary board so tread carefully. Make it funny, you'll likely be excused; if you're rude, you won't be.

Its also missing the bar end dampeners. One way to save weight I guess

Its also missing the bar end dampeners. One way to save weight I guess

And has after market mirrors

If you don’t like the rack put it on this site in the for sale section and it will be gone post haste if you’re not looking to get retail for it. I think you need 20-25 posts total to access the For Sale section to be able to post there. Good looking bike.

Don’t remember it in the thread since a lot of time was spent discussing the 80hp range the motor is in but if you put the spurs to the bike it will get a different attitude north of 5000 RPM. Not super bike attitude mind you, but more like a chipped diesel about to go hunt a Prius. While riding the CB1100 I never wish I had more HP. The HP number is in large part mitigated by how this motor delivers the torque at all RPMs. Especially in the lower ranges.

The guy I bought the bike from(an older gentleman in his late 50's) was pretty legit and transparent as far as I could tell. Bought the bike new in a crate at Huntington Beach Honda some time in 2018 and had all the dealership ppw to show for it. I confronted him on the ABS and warranty(6 years as opposed to 8 advertised) it was honestly to the best of his knowledge. The bike was victim to a minor tip-over while being parked on the street shortly after purchase- the outcome was minor scuffs on one of the black painted covers, and bent handlebars which he replaced with OEM bars with aftermarket mirrors, grips and levers.
Outside of the aforementioned, he equipped it with the rack and windscreen for his cross country trip, rack will be either sold or kept for future use but has no business sitting on my bike at all times, and same goes for the windscreen

Mirrors look silly but have a surprisingly good angle, handle bars are getting the knife treatment since they are not to my liking one bit, and well, the sporty levers probably did it for me lol, took it for a rip around the Haight-Ashbury and was not disappointed nor bored, so I decided to just go for it.

I wouldn't say it necessarily pulls like a train but the bike can carry its own, doesn't feel sluggish and the torque is there to get you going.

First, congrats on your new bike! I had a '14 standard and loved the look, as it has a nice balance of black and chrome. I like its tank and Honda emblem, the grey silver streak outlining the tank, the black wheels. Wouldn't have minded a bit of silver on the engine cases, but all black there isn't bad.

RE:

Mannn, I sure hope not everyone is too sensitive for trolling around here, isn't trolling half the fun of message boards anyways?
Each and every time I've come across the infamous "RLET" discussion, seems to be rather uncalled for and excessive considering the underlying topic at hand, I'd consider that an inside joke/trolling amongst members of this board. I had to come in with my trolling cap on and fire back after finding out all the infamous RLET hype was nothing but a lever cover. I can see how this simple yet useful mod can come in handy in parking situations, but I just don't see why it's talked about so much around here.

Anywho, went to see the bike- 1 owner 7k miles w/ extended warranty of sorts, extras included this fugly luggage rack, an eh windscreen(PO rode it cross country earlier this year) and my favorite of them all, shorty adjustable levers(Sorry but your beloved RLETs prob wouldnt work anyways)

Took it for a spin, and let's just say, I didnt find it as lacking as I expected, torquey, and responsive were my impressions, made the pictured stop during the rest ride, and well, the rest is now history

I think the whole RLET thing organically took a life of its own here. The underlying factor that probably gave the "movement" so much life was that these seemingly easy to install things were so darn difficult to actually do so for many of us here. All sorts of recipes and suggestions were thrown at those who wondered if there was some mysterious trick to get the little guys on. 99.5% of all the posts regarding RLETS are friendly, tongue-in-cheek perhaps...but trolling? IDK.

Mannn, I sure hope not everyone is too sensitive for trolling around here, isn't trolling half the fun of message boards anyways?
Each and every time I've come across the infamous "RLET" discussion, seems to be rather uncalled for and excessive considering the underlying topic at hand, I'd consider that an inside joke/trolling amongst members of this board. I had to come in with my trolling cap on and fire back after finding out all the infamous RLET hype was nothing but a lever cover. I can see how this simple yet useful mod can come in handy in parking situations, but I just don't see why it's talked about so much around here.

Anywho, went to see the bike- 1 owner 7k miles w/ extended warranty of sorts, extras included this fugly luggage rack, an eh windscreen(PO rode it cross country earlier this year) and my favorite of them all, shorty adjustable levers(Sorry but your beloved RLETs prob wouldnt work anyways)

Took it for a spin, and let's just say, I didnt find it as lacking as I expected, torquey, and responsive were my impressions, made the pictured stop during the rest ride, and well, the rest is now history

Glad to hear this because I actually thought you were going to be disappointed based some of your initial posts here. For me, the '14 standard I had and the '17ex I currently own have always had more than enough get-up-and-go when I've wanted / needed.

I hope you enjoy the bike!

I think the whole RLET thing organically took a life of its own here. The underlying factor that probably gave the "movement" so much life was that these seemingly easy to install things were so darn difficult to actually do so for many of us here. All sorts of recipes and suggestions were thrown at those who wondered if there was some mysterious trick to get the little guys on. 99.5% of all the posts regarding RLETS are friendly, tongue-in-cheek perhaps...but trolling? IDK.

Mannn, I sure hope not everyone is too sensitive for trolling around here, isn't trolling half the fun of message boards anyways?
Each and every time I've come across the infamous "RLET" discussion, seems to be rather uncalled for and excessive considering the underlying topic at hand, I'd consider that an inside joke/trolling amongst members of this board. I had to come in with my trolling cap on and fire back after finding out all the infamous RLET hype was nothing but a lever cover. I can see how this simple yet useful mod can come in handy in parking situations, but I just don't see why it's talked about so much around here.

Anywho, went to see the bike- 1 owner 7k miles w/ extended warranty of sorts, extras included this fugly luggage rack, an eh windscreen(PO rode it cross country earlier this year) and my favorite of them all, shorty adjustable levers(Sorry but your beloved RLETs prob wouldnt work anyways)

Took it for a spin, and let's just say, I didnt find it as lacking as I expected, torquey, and responsive were my impressions, made the pictured stop during the rest ride, and well, the rest is now history

Glad to hear this because I actually thought you were going to be disappointed based some of your initial posts here. For me, the '14 standard I had and the '17ex I currently own have always had more than enough get-up-and-go when I've wanted / needed.

I hope you enjoy the bike!
Thanks man! She truly is a beauty in black, definitely growing on me more and more, now I want an exhaust

Did you have Japanese Mags on your old '14 at one point?

Just stock. I think the only things I put on were SW Motech engine guards and handlebar risers.

Just stock. I think the only things I put on were SW Motech engine guards and handlebar risers.
Seems like this guy also upgraded to a '17, not sure if they're on here or another board https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAWYsJEuVMk

As for the recently purchased CB..mod bug seems to have bitten late last night..

Holy moly, whatcha' doin' to it?

What many CB owners do: They "restore" it.

[E11even_Hunnit]

Nothing too exciting, just making it more pleasant to look at and handle the way I want.




Yes, the reservoirs, and lines are killing me, but this shall do for now, or so I hope... at least until I get fed up with it and find the right parts to make this look better.

Who needs to see the speed gauge anyways

I had plans of taking it for a quick wash and riding somewhere worthy of some pictures, but ofcourse it rained today. I'll probably go out later if it clears up for some coffee and a proper test ride(and also a set of rear grab-rail bolts).

Overall, I'm pleased with the way it looks now...for now

[peterbaron]

She's got more racing look

[GoldOxide_imp]

The license plate frame needs to go.

[E11even_Hunnit]

Funny how life goes, I originally joined this forum as a prospective buyer who was a bit skeptical about the CB initially. Fast forward to today, this bike has turned into my now longest-owned motorcycle in my almost ~15 year riding career. After dialing her in just the way I wanted it, she remains a beautiful, fun and reliable motorcycle that I legitimately feel I’d regret ever letting go of.

2020 and 2021 were pretty active modification/ridership years. After that, I’m ashamed to admit the bike took a backseat as my spare vehicle with very little attention and seat time, as I purchased another toy to keep me busy and entertained, with a bit more comfort features.

There have been instances where the bike has sat for months on end, and I’ve even contemplated parting with it, but the simple thought of dealing and entertaining timewasters and lowballers have kept me from ever listing her for sale. I truly feel she is one of a kind, or at least to me it feels that way.

With less seat time, my activity on this forum has also decreased significantly over the years. However, I’d still lurk around every now and again, and was well aware of the risk of site shutdown per Guth’s occasional updates. While I experienced glitches accessing the system occasionally, I was under the false hope that things would get sorted out. Records show my last login was last March, when I messaged a fellow forum member regarding some suspension parts for sale. I wound up passing on them at the time, and continued my semi-monthly lurking ritual as usual.

Until now, that I decided to log in to engage yet another member in discussions, just to find out my login credentials are no longer valid. It seems shortly after my last login date last year, the forum underwent the dreaded changes we all feared. While it’s disappointing to have lost my original screen name, realizing most of the invaluable wealth of knowledge has been preserved(or so I hope) is strangely refreshing. Great seeing a continuation of this board live on(EDIT: And HUGE shoutout to Cormanus, who assisted me in recovering my old username and post history, talk about doing God's work!).
Hope all of you OG members from the old days are alive and in good spirits, keeping the rubber side down on your beloved CB’s while racking up more miles than I have. Figured this was the best place for a re-introduction, here’s a semi-current picture of my now 12yr old girl, La Caballota