Hi thinking about getting a cb 1100 have some questions

[PowerDubs_imp]

Heck, good deal. I remember my buddy buying a brand new XT225 for about 2k....


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[VLJ_imp]

I love the looks of my spoked wheels, but I sure wouldn't mind the no-inner-tubes/easier-to-clean-factor of the Comstar-replica wheels. I also wouldn't mind the all-black motor for its ability to hide dirt that the silver portions of my motor make all too apparent.

Okay, here would be my perfect CB...

A '17 EX, only with tubeless spoked wheels, an all-silver motor, green dials, and a personal servant to keep the wheels and motor clean.

Or...

An RS in either gold or red, with 18" black Comstar wheels, and the EX's seating position.

Or...

A '14 Deluxe with a seamless tank, and the '17 EX's chassis, suspension, exhaust system, slipper clutch, and additional chrome and aluminum bits.

Sans the personal servant thing there really is no perfect CB for me, but any of those three would work. My biggest dilemma is choosing between tubeless spoked wheels or the Comstars. I love the spokes-look on my bike, and on some Japanese-market models I've seen, but I also like the silver Comstars, and the black wheels on the RS.

The RS is never going to have 18" wheels or the EX's seating position, so scratch that one form the list. Just give me mickey's bike, only remove the seams from the tank and add all the improvements from the '17 EX, or give me my bike with tubeless spoked rims and green dials. On either bike, make the access to the chain a bit easier, so I don't end up spraying chain wax all over the wheel.

Done.

Wait, no, I'm not done.

In the pursuit of pie-in-the-sky perfection, let's go ahead and ditch the chain entirely and give either of my two finalists shaft-drive and hydraulic valves.

Okay, now I'm done.

[SportsterDoc]

I love the looks of my spoked wheels, but I sure wouldn't mind the no-inner-tubes/easier-to-clean-factor of the Comstar-replica wheels. I also wouldn't mind the all-black motor for its ability to hide dirt that the silver portions of my motor make all too apparent.

Okay, here would be my perfect CB...

A '17 EX, only with tubeless spoked wheels, an all-silver motor, green dials, and a personal servant to keep the wheels and motor clean.

Or...

An RS in either gold or red, with 18" black Comstar wheels, and the EX's seating position.

Or...

A '14 Deluxe with a seamless tank, and the '17 EX's chassis, suspension, exhaust system, slipper clutch, and additional chrome and aluminum bits.

Sans the personal servant thing there really is no perfect CB for me, but any of those three would work. My biggest dilemma is choosing between tubeless spoked wheels or the Comstars. I love the spokes-look on my bike, and on some Japanese-market models I've seen, but I also like the silver Comstars, and the black wheels on the RS.

The RS is never going to have 18" wheels or the EX's seating position, so scratch that one form the list. Just give me mickey's bike, only remove the seams from the tank and add all the improvements from the '17 EX, or give me my bike with tubeless spoked rims and green dials. On either bike, make the access to the chain a bit easier, so I don't end up spraying chain wax all over the wheel.

Done.

Wait, no, I'm not done.

In the pursuit of pie-in-the-sky perfection, let's go ahead and ditch the chain entirely and give either of my two finalists shaft-drive and hydraulic valves.

Okay, now I'm done.

I very much liked the V7II shaft drive, although ultimately it may require more maintenance.

The last year of the 750 NightHawk (2003?) had hydraulics, but do not think it was an 8,500 RPM motor. Both Sportsters had hydraulic lifters, but also push rod motors.

For me, no greener grass than my almost stock 2014 standard.

I love the looks of my spoked wheels, but I sure wouldn't mind the no-inner-tubes/easier-to-clean-factor of the Comstar-replica wheels. I also wouldn't mind the all-black motor for its ability to hide dirt that the silver portions of my motor make all too apparent.

Okay, here would be my perfect CB...

A '17 EX, only with tubeless spoked wheels, an all-silver motor, green dials, and a personal servant to keep the wheels and motor clean.

Or...

An RS in either gold or red, with 18" black Comstar wheels, and the EX's seating position.

Or...

A '14 Deluxe with a seamless tank, and the '17 EX's chassis, suspension, exhaust system, slipper clutch, and additional chrome and aluminum bits.

Sans the personal servant thing there really is no perfect CB for me, but any of those three would work. My biggest dilemma is choosing between tubeless spoked wheels or the Comstars. I love the spokes-look on my bike, and on some Japanese-market models I've seen, but I also like the silver Comstars, and the black wheels on the RS.

The RS is never going to have 18" wheels or the EX's seating position, so scratch that one form the list. Just give me mickey's bike, only remove the seams from the tank and add all the improvements from the '17 EX, or give me my bike with tubeless spoked rims and green dials. On either bike, make the access to the chain a bit easier, so I don't end up spraying chain wax all over the wheel.

Done.

Wait, no, I'm not done.

In the pursuit of pie-in-the-sky perfection, let's go ahead and ditch the chain entirely and give either of my two finalists shaft-drive and hydraulic valves.

Okay, now I'm done.

Now you expect us to take all the rest serious?!

[VLJ_imp]

Why not? This is just hypotheticals here.

[SportsterDoc]

Why not? This is just hypotheticals here.

See, you were not done! ROTFL

[VLJ_imp]

I meant that I was done spec-ing out my hypothetical perfect CB1100, not that I was done posting in general.

[the Ferret]

[SportsterDoc]

I meant that I was done spec-ing out my hypothetical perfect CB1100, not that I was done posting in general.

I understood, but I just could not pass up this opportunity to rib!

Although what I understood was that you were done with this thread...but, don't stop now...nothing wrong with dreaming.

[crutch_imp]

Are you sorry you asked the question yet?

Seriously, I'll throw out my meager contribution.
Compromise.
2014 cb
Gear indicator.
6th gear.
Doesn't have the two tone paint job that I'm not fond of.

Buy a used bike, ride it for a year.
If you find yourself still wondering about the new 2017's, they will have been sitting on the showroom floor long enough to hopefully have come down in price.
Best wishes and happy trails
Crutch in the Ozarks

[SportsterDoc]

Are you sorry you asked the question yet?

Seriously, I'll throw out my meager contribution.
Compromise.
2014 cb
Gear indicator.
6th gear.
Doesn't have the two tone paint job that I'm not fond of.

Buy a used bike, ride it for a year.
If you find yourself still wondering about the new 2017's, they will have been sitting on the showroom floor long enough to hopefully have come down in price.
Best wishes and happy trails
Crutch in the Ozarks

Good points:

Never thought I had a need for a gear indicator, but now like having it.
I cannot begin to recall how many times I reached for another gear on the Triumph (5 speed) and Moto Guzzi (6 speed), when I was already at the top.

However, with 6th on the CB, I probably would not have done so, since 5,000 RPM is 103 MPH in 6th. If it had the HP (& not governed), that would be 175 MPH at 8,500 RPM. Plenty tall, but seldom downshift for passing.

Also like the trip computer. Fuel used is very accurate.
If it indicates 1.8 gallons used and the pump price is $2.69, I multiply ($4.84) and then, in this case, pay $5 and it fills without going having to go back for change.

Did I mention that I like the all black with chrome fenders...still in love and almost 6,000 miles!