Modifying your bike

[GoldOxide_imp]

Hey VegasDave, welcome aboard the Forum. When not elsewhere, you will be here.

[Cormanus]

G'day VegasDave. Welcome.

[flynrider]

What does UJM stand for?

Welcome aboard, Dave!

The term UJM was coined in the 70s by a motorcycle magazine writer. After Honda came out with the CB750, it seemed that the rest of the Japanese motorcycle industry soon settled on the standard, inline 4 as their flagship bikes. Sometimes it was hard to tell them apart without looking at the nameplate.

[VEGASDAVE_imp]

What does UJM stand for?

Welcome aboard, Dave!

The term UJM was coined in the 70s by a motorcycle magazine writer. After Honda came out with the CB750, it seemed that the rest of the Japanese motorcycle industry soon settled on the standard, inline 4 as their flagship bikes. Sometimes it was hard to tell them apart without looking at the nameplate.

Welcome aboard, Dave!

The term UJM was coined in the 70s by a motorcycle magazine writer. After Honda came out with the CB750, it seemed that the rest of the Japanese motorcycle industry soon settled on the standard, inline 4 as their flagship bikes. Sometimes it was hard to tell them apart without looking at the nameplate.
Do the letters stand for anything?

[spartanheed_imp]

Universal Japanese Motorcycle

[GoldOxide_imp]

Sorry to be pedantic:

Universal Japanese Motorcycle

Get your fill [url=https://silodrome.com/brief-history-ujm-universal-japanese-motorcycle/]here.

[Cormanus]

What’s your point about pedantry, GoldOxide? Others have answered the question accurately.

[Bazbro_imp]

I approached CB1100 ownership from a slightly different angle
I bought my CB750 K2 back in 1972 and I absolutely ADORED that 'bike, more than any before or since. A Suzuki water-cooled 750 'Kettle' in '76 and various other 'bikes since have never quite quenched my first love of the CB750.
So when I spotted a CB1100 with all the Whitehouse K10/17 kit on, in Candy Glory Red too (my favourite) I made the decision to get one.
I'd actually been looking at the CB as a potential new 'bike for several years. But that Whitehouse one (for sale in France, actually) really convinced me. They wanted too much for it (€13,000 - about £11,000 or $15,000 for a '13) so I set about trying to find one at the right price that would leave me sufficient funds to "Whitehouse" it.
And then I spotted a virtually BRAND NEW one... Just 165 miles and a couple of months old... for just £4,000 ($5,300 or €4,600). Alas, it had been CRASHED - rammed from behind, by the looks of the damage but, crucially, nothing that couldn't be unbolted, replaced and bolted back on, plus the tank and exhaust were damaged, both items I want to replace anyway.
The problem was, I was in France (still am until May) and the 'bike's in England! No probs... I bought it and it's now in a friend's garage, awaiting my return, for repair and conversion. I can't wait!
So that's how I have come to CB1100 ownership, via a 50 year love affair with "The Original"!

[GoldOxide_imp]

I approached CB1100 ownership from a slightly different angle
I bought my CB750 K2 back in 1972 and I absolutely ADORED that 'bike, more than any before or since. A Suzuki water-cooled 750 'Kettle' in '76 and various other 'bikes since have never quite quenched my first love of the CB750.
So when I spotted a CB1100 with all the Whitehouse K10/17 kit on, in Candy Glory Red too (my favourite) I made the decision to get one.
I'd actually been looking at the CB as a potential new 'bike for several years. But that Whitehouse one (for sale in France, actually) really convinced me. They wanted too much for it (€13,000 - about £11,000 or $15,000 for a '13) so I set about trying to find one at the right price that would leave me sufficient funds to "Whitehouse" it.
And then I spotted a virtually BRAND NEW one... Just 165 miles and a couple of months old... for just £4,000 ($5,300 or €4,600). Alas, it had been CRASHED - rammed from behind, by the looks of the damage but, crucially, nothing that couldn't be unbolted, replaced and bolted back on, plus the tank and exhaust were damaged, both items I want to replace anyway.
The problem was, I was in France (still am until May) and the 'bike's in England! No probs... I bought it and it's now in a friend's garage, awaiting my return, for repair and conversion. I can't wait!
So that's how I have come to CB1100 ownership, via a 50 year love affair with "The Original"!

Your commit to purchase clearly demonstrates your passion. Not only are you taking on labour-of-love, but decided to incur potential risk to acquire such mass of parts across international borders. Most would not venture that route, myself included. Please share the fruits with before and after story images. Should be satisfying indeed - enjoy!

[Bazbro_imp]

I approached CB1100 ownership from a slightly different angle
I bought my CB750 K2 back in 1972 and I absolutely ADORED that 'bike, more than any before or since. A Suzuki water-cooled 750 'Kettle' in '76 and various other 'bikes since have never quite quenched my first love of the CB750.
So when I spotted a CB1100 with all the Whitehouse K10/17 kit on, in Candy Glory Red too (my favourite) I made the decision to get one.
I'd actually been looking at the CB as a potential new 'bike for several years. But that Whitehouse one (for sale in France, actually) really convinced me. They wanted too much for it (€13,000 - about £11,000 or $15,000 for a '13) so I set about trying to find one at the right price that would leave me sufficient funds to "Whitehouse" it.
And then I spotted a virtually BRAND NEW one... Just 165 miles and a couple of months old... for just £4,000 ($5,300 or €4,600). Alas, it had been CRASHED - rammed from behind, by the looks of the damage but, crucially, nothing that couldn't be unbolted, replaced and bolted back on, plus the tank and exhaust were damaged, both items I want to replace anyway.
The problem was, I was in France (still am until May) and the 'bike's in England! No probs... I bought it and it's now in a friend's garage, awaiting my return, for repair and conversion. I can't wait!
So that's how I have come to CB1100 ownership, via a 50 year love affair with "The Original"!

Your commit to purchase clearly demonstrates your passion. Not only are you taking on labour-of-love, but decided to incur potential risk to acquire such mass of parts across international borders. Most would not venture that route, myself included. Please share the fruits with before and after story images. Should be satisfying indeed - enjoy!

Your commit to purchase clearly demonstrates your passion. Not only are you taking on labour-of-love, but decided to incur potential risk to acquire such mass of parts across international borders. Most would not venture that route, myself included. Please share the fruits with before and after story images. Should be satisfying indeed - enjoy!
Yes, will do.
I've been around motorcycles long enough to know what's what and what to avoid. This 'bike was written off by the insurance company, not because of horrendous damage, but simply because of the cost of repair - to tank, exhaust, seat, mudguard, rear light, brake and clutch levers and a small straightforward alloy weld on an engine mount. Add this lot together (thousands of pounds/dollars) plus labour at dealer's rates (near £100 an hour in the UK) and you can see where the disparity in comparative values lies. But as I plan to do all the work myself, and to replace tank, seat, exhaust and rear light with Whitehouse items anyway, I've already made the project financially worthwhile.
We have categories of insurance "write offs" here in the UK and this is at the very bottom category 'Cosmetic only'. The engine runs beautifully and ticks over nicely. The proper checks were made before purchase!