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SportsterDoc
Road warrior
I have come full circle in the past ~54 years of street riding.
From 1963 to 1981, my M/C history was 7 Hondas (street) and 3 Yamahas (enduros).
In 2002, after an 18 year hiatus from owning a M/C (rode friend’s occasionally during that time), I was looking at a Honda 750 Nighthawk. The previous year model was black, but the current model (and last year of the Nighthawk) was red and I just was not interested in red, at that time.
Lest I offend red bike owners, I’ve had 4 black, 3 orange, 3 blue, 2 red, 1 yellow, 1 gray, 1 gold, 1 white and 1 dual sport was a desert tan.
I wanted a standard bike, sit up straight, no forward controls, no Tupperware and a new 2003 XLH883 Sportster was perfect for me. Top speed just over 100 MPH, but great for canyon running. It was replaced by a barely used 2002 Sportster 1200 Sport (W grind cams, dual plug heads, dual front discs, adjustable front and rear suspension). Top speed ~120 MPH (not tested by me) and a stock one was timed in the ¼ mile at 13.39 @95.2 MPH. Great suspension and lean angles for canyon running. Both ridden about 1,000 miles per month. Narrow and nimble with an abundance of accessories available, with parts very reasonably priced. Unfortunately, H-D quit making a standard height Sportster.
That was followed by a new 2012 Triumph Bonneville, an excellent machine, great build quality. Due to work travel, it was only ridden 7K miles in a year and sold to offset medical bills for #2 daughter.
Excluding dual sports, that was followed by a 2016 Moto Guzzi V7II, also ridden 1,000 miles per month. Really liked it (5.8 gallon tank, shaft drive, easy to adjust valves, light weight), except for fueling issues and sold it, primarily due to undermined trust in local dealership.
Now I have come full circle back to Honda…and it was well worth the wait!
1172 miles in < 4 weeks…retirement at age 70 (February) is great!
The "problem" with such expected durability is that "help-me" threads are at a minimum. Tough "problem" to have!
From 1963 to 1981, my M/C history was 7 Hondas (street) and 3 Yamahas (enduros).
In 2002, after an 18 year hiatus from owning a M/C (rode friend’s occasionally during that time), I was looking at a Honda 750 Nighthawk. The previous year model was black, but the current model (and last year of the Nighthawk) was red and I just was not interested in red, at that time.
Lest I offend red bike owners, I’ve had 4 black, 3 orange, 3 blue, 2 red, 1 yellow, 1 gray, 1 gold, 1 white and 1 dual sport was a desert tan.
I wanted a standard bike, sit up straight, no forward controls, no Tupperware and a new 2003 XLH883 Sportster was perfect for me. Top speed just over 100 MPH, but great for canyon running. It was replaced by a barely used 2002 Sportster 1200 Sport (W grind cams, dual plug heads, dual front discs, adjustable front and rear suspension). Top speed ~120 MPH (not tested by me) and a stock one was timed in the ¼ mile at 13.39 @95.2 MPH. Great suspension and lean angles for canyon running. Both ridden about 1,000 miles per month. Narrow and nimble with an abundance of accessories available, with parts very reasonably priced. Unfortunately, H-D quit making a standard height Sportster.
That was followed by a new 2012 Triumph Bonneville, an excellent machine, great build quality. Due to work travel, it was only ridden 7K miles in a year and sold to offset medical bills for #2 daughter.
Excluding dual sports, that was followed by a 2016 Moto Guzzi V7II, also ridden 1,000 miles per month. Really liked it (5.8 gallon tank, shaft drive, easy to adjust valves, light weight), except for fueling issues and sold it, primarily due to undermined trust in local dealership.
Now I have come full circle back to Honda…and it was well worth the wait!
1172 miles in < 4 weeks…retirement at age 70 (February) is great!
The "problem" with such expected durability is that "help-me" threads are at a minimum. Tough "problem" to have!
cooldrum_imp
Running like a top
I joined the forum before I bought my Cb. I've been riding since high school and still have my first Honda, a '67 305 scrambler. The other bike is a '74 CB750. Both these bikes require care and I'm on other forums for these bikes as well.
Life always brings change, whether we're ready or not. For those of us that continue to ride our Cb's, we'll continue to check in with each other here. There's always something to add on to our bikes, a new road we discovered where we live, a great place to eat while out riding and the great thing about it is we live all over the states and the country! Our common thread is the CB1100, how cool is that?
We encourage one another just my being present here on the forum and if other interests take us away for a bit, that's ok too.
When I joined this forum, I was living in California. My wife and I moved to Portland, Oregon to be closer to the kids and grandkids. Then I found a Cb1100 in Scottsdale, AZ. Took a road trip and I drove back home in 4 days. A great trip I might add!
Then, I had the pleasure of meeting Guth! Our founder! I just want to express my appreciation to him for setting up the forum. A wealth of information for me before my purchase.
I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! and keep the rubber side down
Life always brings change, whether we're ready or not. For those of us that continue to ride our Cb's, we'll continue to check in with each other here. There's always something to add on to our bikes, a new road we discovered where we live, a great place to eat while out riding and the great thing about it is we live all over the states and the country! Our common thread is the CB1100, how cool is that?
We encourage one another just my being present here on the forum and if other interests take us away for a bit, that's ok too.
When I joined this forum, I was living in California. My wife and I moved to Portland, Oregon to be closer to the kids and grandkids. Then I found a Cb1100 in Scottsdale, AZ. Took a road trip and I drove back home in 4 days. A great trip I might add!
Then, I had the pleasure of meeting Guth! Our founder! I just want to express my appreciation to him for setting up the forum. A wealth of information for me before my purchase.
I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! and keep the rubber side down
SportsterDoc
Road warrior
+1 on thanks to Guth!cooldrum_imp said:I joined the forum before I bought my Cb. I've been riding since high school and still have my first Honda, a '67 305 scrambler. The other bike is a '74 CB750. Both these bikes require care and I'm on other forums for these bikes as well.
Life always brings change, whether we're ready or not. For those of us that continue to ride our Cb's, we'll continue to check in with each other here. There's always something to add on to our bikes, a new road we discovered where we live, a great place to eat while out riding and the great thing about it is we live all over the states and the country! Our common thread is the CB1100, how cool is that?
We encourage one another just my being present here on the forum and if other interests take us away for a bit, that's ok too.
When I joined this forum, I was living in California. My wife and I moved to Portland, Oregon to be closer to the kids and grandkids. Then I found a Cb1100 in Scottsdale, AZ. Took a road trip and I drove back home in 4 days. A great trip I might add!
Then, I had the pleasure of meeting Guth! Our founder! I just want to express my appreciation to him for setting up the forum. A wealth of information for me before my purchase.
I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! and keep the rubber side down
One thing lost in the post count (be it low or high) is that this forum has served, and continues to serve, as a conduit of sorts. A conduit for like-minded individuals with a shared enthusiasm for motorcycles (the CB1100 in particular) to extend their interactions beyond this online medium. Many of us have been able to meet one another and often enjoy a bit of riding together — ranging from a few hours to a few days and beyond. Other forums might be able to claim larger gatherings but that's generally a function of a larger membership base. But again, like with so many other things involving this forum I view it as a matter of "quality over quantity".
Not only have I had the pleasure of meeting cooldrum and a number of other local forum members, but I've also had the privilege of meeting the ferret (and his lovely wife) and numerous other members who happened to be passing through town. My experience is just one of many similar encounters enjoyed by others all around the world. Obviously these meetings or gatherings don't happen every single day, but I suppose that's what makes them rather special. Forum members come and go as do forums themselves (and no, that is not some sort of ominous foreshadowing), but the the interactions that have occurred both online and in-person can never be taken away. We're all slowing down a bit ourselves I reckon and I suppose that so it goes with the forum as well, lol. Fortunately this place has never relied on advertising of any sort to survive (unlike other CB1100 forums) and usage metrics, while interesting, are of little concern.
I've been spending quite a bit of time over on one of the Honda S2000 forums ever since buying an S2000. Many on that forum have expressed their disappointment over the decrease in participation in recent years. I can understand how the falloff in participation can be a letdown for some. But for me, the place has been an invaluable source of information and I'm definitely glad that it's still around regardless of how active it might currently be. I'm sure that this place plays a similar roll for many that are new to the CB1100, even if they don't post up much.
By the way, speaking of other forums, I hadn't thought about the UK based CB1100 forum in quite some time. So I checked to see what was up and it appears that it is no longer around. I have no idea how long this has been the case. Interestingly, one of the things that came up in my search was a site for Bennetts. Apparently Bennetts is a UK based insurer specializing in motorcycle insurance. In their motorcycle buyers guide section they have a page for the CB1100 in which they referenced both cb1100.co.uk (the forum that is now gone) and cb1100forum.com. Thank goodness we're still around for anyone referencing the Bennets site, lol.
Not only have I had the pleasure of meeting cooldrum and a number of other local forum members, but I've also had the privilege of meeting the ferret (and his lovely wife) and numerous other members who happened to be passing through town. My experience is just one of many similar encounters enjoyed by others all around the world. Obviously these meetings or gatherings don't happen every single day, but I suppose that's what makes them rather special. Forum members come and go as do forums themselves (and no, that is not some sort of ominous foreshadowing), but the the interactions that have occurred both online and in-person can never be taken away. We're all slowing down a bit ourselves I reckon and I suppose that so it goes with the forum as well, lol. Fortunately this place has never relied on advertising of any sort to survive (unlike other CB1100 forums) and usage metrics, while interesting, are of little concern.
I've been spending quite a bit of time over on one of the Honda S2000 forums ever since buying an S2000. Many on that forum have expressed their disappointment over the decrease in participation in recent years. I can understand how the falloff in participation can be a letdown for some. But for me, the place has been an invaluable source of information and I'm definitely glad that it's still around regardless of how active it might currently be. I'm sure that this place plays a similar roll for many that are new to the CB1100, even if they don't post up much.
By the way, speaking of other forums, I hadn't thought about the UK based CB1100 forum in quite some time. So I checked to see what was up and it appears that it is no longer around. I have no idea how long this has been the case. Interestingly, one of the things that came up in my search was a site for Bennetts. Apparently Bennetts is a UK based insurer specializing in motorcycle insurance. In their motorcycle buyers guide section they have a page for the CB1100 in which they referenced both cb1100.co.uk (the forum that is now gone) and cb1100forum.com. Thank goodness we're still around for anyone referencing the Bennets site, lol.
ohiorider_imp
Been there
Guth, I often wonder why a new post moves so slowly down page one. I'm on a Moto Guzzi forum where there is a considerable amount of activity.
But I had to consider ...... the CB1100 is one model from a huge manufacturer, and the bike has only been in the USA since 2013. The Guzzi forum is open to owners of any model Guzzi from any year, and they've been building bikes since 1921. Even though Guzzi is a relatively small manufacturer, there's a bunch of us old dudes who've been around bikes for years. I'm a relative newcomer.
I think your CB1100 site is very useful, with members who respond to any tech questions when asked. Job well done on your part!
Bob
But I had to consider ...... the CB1100 is one model from a huge manufacturer, and the bike has only been in the USA since 2013. The Guzzi forum is open to owners of any model Guzzi from any year, and they've been building bikes since 1921. Even though Guzzi is a relatively small manufacturer, there's a bunch of us old dudes who've been around bikes for years. I'm a relative newcomer.
I think your CB1100 site is very useful, with members who respond to any tech questions when asked. Job well done on your part!
Bob
Thanks Bob, much appreciated.
There have been times when a thread title might work it's way down a page rather quickly (relatively speaking that is). Obviously the pace at which they currently travel is a bit less so. The thing that I still appreciate about this place is that those who do still participate around here continue to do so in a respectful manner. Participation might be down, but the spirit of this place remains intact. Of course, much of this can be chalked up to the ferret and Cormanus — as has long been the case now.
Many who choose to stick around do so not only for the information that can be gleaned from this place but also for the manner in which the information is delivered. We're lucky that so many great personalities have become part of the social infrastructure here. The focus has always been on quality over quantity and that sums this forum up as well now as it did in the "early days" .
There have been times when a thread title might work it's way down a page rather quickly (relatively speaking that is). Obviously the pace at which they currently travel is a bit less so. The thing that I still appreciate about this place is that those who do still participate around here continue to do so in a respectful manner. Participation might be down, but the spirit of this place remains intact. Of course, much of this can be chalked up to the ferret and Cormanus — as has long been the case now.
Many who choose to stick around do so not only for the information that can be gleaned from this place but also for the manner in which the information is delivered. We're lucky that so many great personalities have become part of the social infrastructure here. The focus has always been on quality over quantity and that sums this forum up as well now as it did in the "early days" .
alprider
Road warrior
i swimming since 2002 in (bike) forums....in my hightime i gues i was in 7 forums very activ.......the halfe was global forums and the others modell specific bcos there you can find/read about the eventual problems/parts for exactly this bike...
the cb1100
well i searched just only a fine allrounder too for 2 persons where i reach very good the ground with both feet (7 years /70t km VTX 1300 lets greet)...my ancestral dealer has honda/yahama well wehre you look as first ? yes in the own house....
I would like the DLX bcos the 4-2 chrome exhaust......bcos my first bike had to such kind this but ok only 2 bcos it was 125ccm twin /Honda CM...it has too this fine big round headlights and flat saddle and big freestanding turnlights and of course spokeswheels like too my VTX....
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before the DLX i had the CBF1000 but i changed it for the VULTUS and after i missed some the "deep" curves...smile....in 2014 i saw the pretty DLX at my dealer but just i had still the very fine CBF....yes why changing.....
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i saw honda-CH made extra a limitet specal edition...ah ok specal edition is specal edition.......and I did not think more about it.......
in the first hour i saw it in real (after my dealer it got it) he said to me hey you have hear already the sound it has a specal exhaust ..what specal exhaust ?? ah ok fine....before i took never a note of it....i saw saw only the paint was other....and the rack was already there...
after that just i searched a cb-forum........and i read still retro ,retro , retro air-cooled ....*four" and "750four".....and i start search in the wide deep net for this....only then I realized waht i had bought.......and why i have "this" paint on mine...
just have not this connection to the bike like the most of you , i like just a touch of classic style....our CB looks only very near to a original...
and i hold nothing from real old bikes bcos i am not a mechanic or, i want a bike that bring me still at home and it shall still run if i turn the key.....or my dealer shall order short a new part bcos mine is defect
the cb1100
well i searched just only a fine allrounder too for 2 persons where i reach very good the ground with both feet (7 years /70t km VTX 1300 lets greet)...my ancestral dealer has honda/yahama well wehre you look as first ? yes in the own house....
I would like the DLX bcos the 4-2 chrome exhaust......bcos my first bike had to such kind this but ok only 2 bcos it was 125ccm twin /Honda CM...it has too this fine big round headlights and flat saddle and big freestanding turnlights and of course spokeswheels like too my VTX....
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before the DLX i had the CBF1000 but i changed it for the VULTUS and after i missed some the "deep" curves...smile....in 2014 i saw the pretty DLX at my dealer but just i had still the very fine CBF....yes why changing.....
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i saw honda-CH made extra a limitet specal edition...ah ok specal edition is specal edition.......and I did not think more about it.......
in the first hour i saw it in real (after my dealer it got it) he said to me hey you have hear already the sound it has a specal exhaust ..what specal exhaust ?? ah ok fine....before i took never a note of it....i saw saw only the paint was other....and the rack was already there...
after that just i searched a cb-forum........and i read still retro ,retro , retro air-cooled ....*four" and "750four".....and i start search in the wide deep net for this....only then I realized waht i had bought.......and why i have "this" paint on mine...
just have not this connection to the bike like the most of you , i like just a touch of classic style....our CB looks only very near to a original...
and i hold nothing from real old bikes bcos i am not a mechanic or, i want a bike that bring me still at home and it shall still run if i turn the key.....or my dealer shall order short a new part bcos mine is defect
chowtoo_imp
First service completed
I am 63 and have had my 2014 CB1100 for a few months now and love it! I alternate with other 2014 Honda motorcycles that I have (VFR800, CBR650F, CB1000R) and my 1996 Katana but this one reminds me of my younger days in the 1970's when I would ride in the back of a friend's bike and my mom would not let me buy a motorcycle. Now I have the best of all worlds, with a very reliable smooth retro-bike and no one to tell me what I can't do or buy.
Ulvetanna_imp
Road warrior
That is key.chowtoo_imp said:
Have to throw in my 2 cents. I am getting ready to trade in my 14 for a new wing but I still read this forum several times a day. Not so much for info on the bike but more for all the different experiences and views that people have from all over the world. We are all bikers after all...
Lord Popgun
Road warrior
Lash, if you get that new Wing you better come back and tell us about it!!!
the Ferret
Road warrior
yep I'd be interested in your views on it too
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