Mods

[KiowaEagle_imp]

I've had my '14 about a month now. Close to 1000 miles and I've done my first oil change (I wish my cars were that easy). And I've done all the cheap mods I can think of. Grip Puppies, rlets and of course ZRXman's beautiful knurled oil cap. Next I'd like to go for a higher seat and an OEM rack (and hopefully getting the two to work together). But here's my problem. Shelling out all that money for the bike just a month ago how do I justify these more expensive mods? I'm having trouble justifying it to myself much less my lady. But man, once you start it's not easy to stop....

[SportsterDoc]

I find that if I just ride it a lot, I don't have time for any more mods!

[chync_imp]

I find that if I just ride it a lot, I don't have time for any more mods!

I started selling the stuff I had accumulated in my garage over the years that I was holding on to but not using to finance my addiction. It was actually a great experience. It’s easy for a do-it-yourself-er to justify hanging in to things you “might” need or find a use for some day. I sold it on ebay. It became motivating. Getting rid of x amount of stuff = this or that mod. It gave me something to look forward to. And I was getting rid of stuff that had become clutter which I would have had to deal with someday. Or my kids would have had to deal with it after I’m gone.


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[misterprofessionality]

preach...i just blew way too much on a new seat and tailpiece that's on the way. I almost bought a new exhaust but cancelled it at the last second. it's so easy to get sucked in. it's like my CB is my best friend and i want him to have all the cool things.

oh well. tailpiece will be here soon, so i can take a deep breath and admire that for a while to tide me over. my goal is to make it to after my september road trip without getting any new mods, after which I will reward myself with something cool.

[KiowaEagle_imp]

preach...i just blew way too much on a new seat and tailpiece that's on the way. I almost bought a new exhaust but cancelled it at the last second. it's so easy to get sucked in. it's like my CB is my best friend and i want him to have all the cool things.

oh well. tailpiece will be here soon, so i can take a deep breath and admire that for a while to tide me over. my goal is to make it to after my september road trip without getting any new mods, after which I will reward myself with something cool.

Exactly, very well put! My girlfriend is getting jealous.

[Retsel_imp]

Exactly! I've sold knives, guns, guitars, amps, and watches to fund my CB upgrades. Love the bike and don't miss any of it.

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[Bigskyorbust_imp]

I've had my '14 about a month now. Close to 1000 miles and I've done my first oil change (I wish my cars were that easy). And I've done all the cheap mods I can think of. Grip Puppies, rlets and of course ZRXman's beautiful knurled oil cap. Next I'd like to go for a higher seat and an OEM rack (and hopefully getting the two to work together). But here's my problem. Shelling out all that money for the bike just a month ago how do I justify these more expensive mods? I'm having trouble justifying it to myself much less my lady. But man, once you start it's not easy to stop....

I guess I may be at the other end of the spectrum .. just bought the same model 5 days ago ..about to hit 600 miles so I will be dumping oil this weekend . The bike I traded was a Suzuki tu 250 x and I had this very affliction. Bar ends , dart flyscreen , cafe seat , hot rod shorty exhaust and front and rear sprockets all added along with fork gaiters. Absolutely loved all the upgrades and what it did for the bike .

But for some reason the CB just hits me as perfect just as it is both from a styling and performance standpoint . Will be taking it on a short road trip in a couple weeks with a lot of highway miles so I am interested in how the ride will be without a windscreen .. really don’t even want to put anything on the bike .

That being said , I certainly understand wanting to take steps to make a bike even more of your own ... especially a bike as beloved as this one is .


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2014 Honda CB 1100 Standard Hooligan

“ Wherever you go , there you are “

[PowerDubs_imp]

I just keep mine stock.

[use2b_imp]

with most of my bikes i bought all the high end mods which did very little for resale but it was fun.
once you decide for a fact you will be keeping this bike for many years it may be worth it , if not it will not be.
I justified the $9600 for my bike by saying there was nothing else i wanted to do to it other than a Denali sound blaster horn and of course i sprung for the RLETS

[peterbaron]

I find that if I just ride it a lot, I don't have time for any more mods!

+1

pb