Chomping At The Bit...

[Cormanus]

Did anybody notice in that video the little red flashing light at the bottom of the tach? Wonder if that's a factory security system light? (Obviously not available here). Also, I could swear that somewhere I've seen a picture or video of a CB 1100 that had an amber light at the bottom of the tach spelling out the letters ETC. Either somewhere on planet earth there are CB 1100's with Electronic Traction Control, or, waiting for my 2014 to arrive is causing me to have some very imaginative dreams!

Yes saw the light ( at 4:02 in the vid) and wondered what the heck? Also seen the ETC lit up like you are talking about but don't remember where

Man, that red EX is just stunning...STUNNING!

Yes saw the light ( at 4:02 in the vid) and wondered what the heck? Also seen the ETC lit up like you are talking about but don't remember where

Man, that red EX is just stunning...STUNNING!
Some (maybe all, I don't know) Hondas in Australia are fitted with the factory HISS—Honda Ignition Security System. Your key has a chip which must be recognised by the bike for it to start. When you take the key out, the red light blinks to indicate the system is active. It blinks for 24 hours and then stops, although the system remains active. You can turn it off.

From [url=http://world.honda.com/Tokyo2005/safety_ecology_security/]Honda's website:

Quote:H.I.S.S./Anti-Theft Ignition Switch Helps Prevent Tampering and Theft

[H.I.S.S. (Honda Ignition Security System)] This is Honda's unique, electronically controlled security system. A chip in the original ignition key recognizes signals from the Engine Control Unit and sends a special ID verification signal. If the signals do not match, the engine will not start.
From the CB1100 manual:




I think you can replace 2 keys. After that, if you need a new one, you have to get a new ignition system.

So why doesn't the US have this system?

[dave]

Cursing the fact that more snow is falling outside my window, and more is due this coming weekend! WHY, OH WHY! HAVE YOU DONE THIS TO ME HONDA!! How could you just refine an already decent bike and force me to visit my dealer, only to pledge to throw all my hard earned money at him for the next couple of years!? Should I even add the fact that it's for a bike that hasn't reached our shores yet!? I'm even on a first name basis with Takashi who probably knows more about my bank account than I do! I tell ya, it feels like when I was 15 waiting for 16 so I could get my license. Why is the end of March so far away!? What if the boat it comes over on, sinks?



Oh the humanity!!

I heard from a reliable source today that Simi Valley (in California) have received their 2014 CB1100's.

[Buffalohead_imp]

When I was a kid growing up in OK back in the late 60's and early 70's, you could get a license to ride or drive anything at age 16. But, at 14 you could get a license to ride a bike no larger than 125cc. My first bike (when I was 16) was a '68 CB160. What a great bike!

[Elipten_imp]

That does it! I get my bonus next week and I want that model from Japan with spoked wheels in both blue and red. How do I get it here? And no I will still keep my 2013 also. Come on gents how do I get it? Help me spend.


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[Damfino_imp]

Cursing the fact that more snow is falling outside my window, and more is due this coming weekend! WHY, OH WHY! HAVE YOU DONE THIS TO ME HONDA!! How could you just refine an already decent bike and force me to visit my dealer, only to pledge to throw all my hard earned money at him for the next couple of years!? Should I even add the fact that it's for a bike that hasn't reached our shores yet!? I'm even on a first name basis with Takashi who probably knows more about my bank account than I do! I tell ya, it feels like when I was 15 waiting for 16 so I could get my license. Why is the end of March so far away!? What if the boat it comes over on, sinks?



Oh the humanity!!

I heard from a reliable source today that Simi Valley (in California) have received their 2014 CB1100's.

Does this mean I won't get a low VIN#?

[Inline4_imp]

For God's sakes man! Where the hell did you find THAT video??? The 2014s with spoked wheels are simply STUNNING! Any color would be fine with me....the black version, in my eyes, kinda has a "Nighthawk S"-ish look to it............just needs a bikini fairing and red instrumentation!
Christy (my gf) I love you to no end, but those CBs with the spoked wheels and dual exhausts are like seeing the perfect girl at the beach with a stunning "two-piece" on, just strutting her stuff.
A year ago, I was lusting after the 2013 CB, but after seeing that damned video "lusting" doesn't even come close to the emotions I feel now.
In a way, its almost like the guys at Honda "over-thought" what the first release should look like, then after settling down they all decided that the 2014 is what they should've released to the world from the beginning.
I know I'm rambling, but I'm certain you guys understand..................

[cb4kenco_imp]

Anybody notice in that video the little red flashing light at the bottom of the tach? Wonder if that's a factory security system light? (Obviously not available here). Also, I could swear that somewhere I've seen a picture or video of a CB 1100 that had an amber light at the bottom of the tach spelling out the letters ETC. Either somewhere on planet earth there are CB 1100's with Electronic Traction Control, or, waiting for my 2014 to arrive is causing me to have some very imaginative dreams!
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The ETC indicator is for a built to order version to be released in April that includes some electrical extras including heated grips - read more at http://www.honda.co.jp/news/2014/2140207-cb1100.html
(if you can read Japanese!). The google translate of it is...

Road sports model equipped with a four-cylinder engine air-cooled 4-stroke Honda's series, "CB1100" Measure the ripening of various parts of the engine, Thursday, February 20 will be released on.
In addition, in the adoption of wire-spoke wheels and two pipe muffler, deepened the traditional image "CB1100 EX" then type add, also Thursday, February 20 and will be released to.
In addition, the "CB1100 EX <ABS>", with built-in dedicated indicator lamp and grip heater and ETC equipment "CB1100 EX <ABS> E Package ※ 1 " then type set, Friday, April 18 and released in will....

※ 1 Build-to-order manufacturing. I will be on sale in the "Honda motorcycle ETC standard equipment car dealer". As we use, setup fee and setup ETC, and ETC card after the settlement is required in advance at the store set up separately

[OldF7Guy_imp]

After looking half the winter for a decent nighthawk and then waiting the other half to get it here I am chomping at the bit also. If I had not been able to get out on it a couple of days on it I would be in a rubber room right now. I have the fever that bad. I have been trying to occupy my spare time by doing little things to my 750 to be ready for better weather and getting to know what I have better.

As to the new CB11, that thing is just gorgeous. The black one does have a Nighthawkish look to it. I like it and the deluxe. The more I see them the more I like them and that is a scary thought.

[rboe]

Learners permit at 14, DL at 16.

You guys notice the snow along the road in that video? It was pretty cool out when they shot it. Spring time in Minnesota!

There many bits about the 14 I really like; but say I get the 14, then in 2015 or 2016 even more cool stuff is added and I'll have to get that one.

Meh, I'll let things settle out a bit. I was quite keen on picking up a naked GL1000 but now that I have the CB1100, as nice as the old GL's were, the CB is superior. Odd how reality leaves the golden past in the dust.

Oh hell, maybe I should get one anyway.
Another minor point I need to double check, but it appears to me the horns on the 14 are a wee bit further apart than the 13. Am I seeing things? Something about them looks different.

[Greg Davis_imp]

Well here's another great video to keep you going while you count the days and more to the fact, puts faces to the great Honda guy's (and girl!) behind the bike! Enjoy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pz-K8gIRYtE

GIVE US, SPOKES, PLEASE