Deluxe in 5 Years of Purgatory - Now Over

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Dave Swanson

Running like a top
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Wow, get that thing on the road and ride it! Congratulations on getting to the point that you're able to enjoy it. I've had shorter periods of time where I couldn't ride and it drove me nuts. Five years must have been terrible to manage.
 
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Gone in 60_imp said:
Wow, get that thing on the road and ride it! Congratulations on getting to the point that you're able to enjoy it. I've had shorter periods of time where I couldn't ride and it drove me nuts. Five years must have been terrible to manage.
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I should say that the bike was in purgatory, I wasn't. I was more than happy to do what needed to be done.
 
Hi Dave, I am on wildguzzi also and noticed your cb1100 as I have one too. I am desperately in need of a hip replacement and I can only ride the bike for 60 miles or less. It is a great bike!
 
Wow, get on that pony and ride!!
 
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Hi Dave, I am on wildguzzi also and noticed your cb1100 as I have one too. I am desperately in need of a hip replacement and I can only ride the bike for 60 miles or less. It is a great bike!
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My hip replacement was almost 6 months ago. The best thing ever!!
 
 
 
decarmine_imp said:
Houtman_imp said:
Ride Your Pony , great song by Lee Dorsey , does anyone remember him and all the great songs Allain Toussaint wrote for him ?
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Thank You , I met Allain Toussaint about 10 years ago when he played in Asheville and had him sign a LP I brought with me with the Greatest Hits of Lee Dorsey. He was very surprised to see an LP from the sixties !
 
 
Dave Swanson_imp said:
I can't believe its been 5 years since I bought this Deluxe!

Due to a few serious life challenges, shortly after I bought this bike it went into mothballs.



Today it is back out in the light of day. I knew the miles were low, but I had forgotten just how low.

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Is this the lowest mile 2014 Deluxe on the planet? Could be, but I plan to add some miles to it finally.

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Hi, bought one last month with 201 miles on it. Sat under a tarp 6 years, so it is being made pretty again. I got a whopping 352 miles on it now. First thing I did was to change out the nasty smelling oil in it and put on Honda OEM oil filter. Then the plugs, 7 years old went to the trash, as did the 7 year old air filter. Now I am cosmetically replacing dulled and rusted parts. Have spent right at 2 grand on a new seat, pipes, etc... At the price I paid, it is still under the cost new. At 201 miles, the engine stilled needed braking in! I have been looking 2 years to get a DLX, to add to my family of CB's. I know how you guys feel about the Deluxe. I love the looks of the 2017, but with the old, larger tank and no spokes, it probably will become my daily rider soon. Enjoy!
 
Smashing looking bike michael1954 and an interesting story, may you enjoy many more miles on it. :thumbsup:
 
Dave, the bike looks great. Even better is that you’re able to ride it some more. Enjoy.
 
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michael1954_imp said:
Dave Swanson_imp said:
I can't believe its been 5 years since I bought this Deluxe!

Due to a few serious life challenges, shortly after I bought this bike it went into mothballs.



Today it is back out in the light of day. I knew the miles were low, but I had forgotten just how low.

[url=https://postimg.cc/KKnpKytt]

Is this the lowest mile 2014 Deluxe on the planet? Could be, but I plan to add some miles to it finally.

[url=https://postimg.cc/mtvPdxFc]
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Hi, bought one last month with 201 miles on it. Sat under a tarp 6 years, so it is being made pretty again. I got a whopping 352 miles on it now. First thing I did was to change out the nasty smelling oil in it and put on Honda OEM oil filter. Then the plugs, 7 years old went to the trash, as did the 7 year old air filter. Now I am cosmetically replacing dulled and rusted parts. Have spent right at 2 grand on a new seat, pipes, etc... At the price I paid, it is still under the cost new. At 201 miles, the engine stilled needed braking in! I have been looking 2 years to get a DLX, to add to my family of CB's. I know how you guys feel about the Deluxe. I love the looks of the 2017, but with the old, larger tank and no spokes, it probably will become my daily rider soon. Enjoy!
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That is a sad thing to contemplate - a Deluxe outside under a tarp! That's up there with animal abuse!! :@
 
Unlike your other bikes, Dave, this one doesn't need extensive restoration! Knowing the quality of your work and your obvious discerning taste in motorbikes, I'm pleased to see a CB1100 in your garage. Good for you!
 
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