Leno's CB1100

[the Ferret]

So if Jay Leno has a CB1100, does that mean he's keeping it to preserve it's uniqueness and probably not riding it much?

Which makes me wonder....how many people treat their CB as a garage queen? Is it worth keeping the miles low on it and trying to maintain a pristine condition? Or is it "just" a motorcycle and should be enjoyed till you wear it out?

Discuss.....

My red CB1100dx is a garage king with 65k miles… retired from cross country rides but still in my regular ride cycle


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My red CB1100dx is a garage king with 65k miles… retired from cross country rides but still in my regular ride cycle


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That's where my 2014 DLX is standing right now with 71K. Goes in on the 15th for another new set of tires check brakes, change fluids. Going to take care of it and ride it on occasion, to the rally etc, but the main daily miles are going on the NC

[Crazyirv_imp]

The CB being the last mass produced inline 4 that is now discontinued makes it collectable.

[bvictory_imp]

Leno is a motorcycle and big Honda Fan He also has a the full dress CBX that he bought new back in 1980. I think it was his first big motorcycle purchase.

The CB being the last mass produced inline 4 that is now discontinued makes it collectable.

You forgot that it’s air cooled as well. I plan in keeping mine until I die and hopefully my son will take care of it or it will go to a good home. I haven’t taught my son how to ride yet because my wife forbade me. He is 22 now and back from college to get a job in accounting/ finance before he moves out. After he moves out, I will secretly teach him on a smaller bike before he takes a safety class. I will probably take it with him.

One thing for sure is:

Leno won't get rich keeping the CB1100. He is already rich.

However, he will likely still make some extra stash since this is a "bike owned by Jay Leno". Likely his estate will be the beneficiary of any net gains.

For the rest of us common folk, it is highly unlikely anyone will "get rich" keeping a CB1100 queen'ed up. Even if it sold for $100,000 - that would be a one-time gain. In addition, quite likely a future family member(s) will be the beneficiary as you decay elsewhere.

I say ride, and ride as often as you can - any weather. Go chase down a tornado on the CB1100. Get pictures with it. At least you can take the images and memories past your riding career and the experience imprinted into "your bones" as long as they are around. As long as I can breath, I will feel the rumble of my life rides in the fabric of my existence.

Amen to that. It’s a versatile go anywhere bike. I haven’t dine a big trip yet but I am planning a ride to visit a friend in Texas next March/April.

[Charlie Bravo_imp]

My '13 CB1100, red, with red side covers, and non-OEM handlebars, clutch and brake reservoir assy's, has 19k miles on it. Don't ride it a whole lot, too darn hot/cold in TX. I didn't commute on it, or any bike, for the most part. I ride for fun, not transportation, but I am looking at a Yamaha V-Star to get Mrs. Bravo on the back of.

[Crazyirv_imp]

The CB being the last mass produced inline 4 that is now discontinued makes it collectable.

aircooled inline 4, not mass produced i4. plenty of watercooled options out there. just .02.

aircooled inline 4, not mass produced i4. plenty of watercooled options out there. just .02.
Geez the whole point of making that post was to state that it's the last mass produced AIRCOOLED I4 engine and I can't believe I left that word out. Oops! Let's see how many more times I'm corrected.....

[clearviewx]

My '13 CB1100, red, with red side covers, and non-OEM handlebars, clutch and brake reservoir assy's, has 19k miles on it. Don't ride it a whole lot, too darn hot/cold in TX. I didn't commute on it, or any bike, for the most part. I ride for fun, not transportation, but I am looking at a Yamaha V-Star to get Mrs. Bravo on the back of.

+1 " I ride for fun"

[The Gecko_imp]

I'll never understand the mileage barons. "i did 300 miles today' Ok. And?

Finally somebody speaking to my heart ...

[bflint]

One thing for sure is:

Leno won't get rich keeping the CB1100. He is already rich.

However, he will likely still make some extra stash since this is a "bike owned by Jay Leno". Likely his estate will be the beneficiary of any net gains.

For the rest of us common folk, it is highly unlikely anyone will "get rich" keeping a CB1100 queen'ed up. Even if it sold for $100,000 - that would be a one-time gain. In addition, quite likely a future family member(s) will be the beneficiary as you decay elsewhere.

I say ride, and ride as often as you can - any weather. Go chase down a tornado on the CB1100. Get pictures with it. At least you can take the images and memories past your riding career and the experience imprinted into "your bones" as long as they are around. As long as I can breath, I will feel the rumble of my life rides in the fabric of my existence.

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Welll said!

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[Gone in 60]

I don't think Leno needs the money. I saw him recently at a show in a Duesenberg, and commented about how nice it looked. He replied that it "was the beater, and that the nice ones were back at the shop."

He's very approachable when he comes to car shows if you don't fawn over him and just treat him like a regular car guy. This thread reminds me that if I see him again, I'll ask him about the CB1100 and get his thoughts on it.