The dominant modification to these bikes is to try and invoke the early 70s CB750. To me looking at my 2013 bike it is much closer to the late 70s early 80s CB750F. DOHC engine, tank that is closer to the 80s as opposed to the 70s and wheels that invoke the original comstar ones.. I wish there was more available for that transformation.
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Jfro5687_imp
Running like a top
I would respectfully suggest there is only so far Honda can turn the clock back because ( if memory serves) a lot of the early 70's jap stuff was two stroke, had drum brakes, single overhead cams, very skinny forks and hinged frames. No-one really wants any of that back in a modern machine (do they?) but if you do then I suppose you have to buy a genuine 45year old machine and either restore it yourself or get one thats already done. I read somewhere that sometimes things just dont go well together and never look quite right and the example given was fitting a ZXR750 front end with upside down forks onto an original Z900 and personally I have to agree. It clashes. Anyhow you are probably right the latest CB is pitched towards the late 70's but i feel its very authentic and thats cool with me.
redbirds_imp
Road warrior
Some have gone that route but most mods are for comfort, sound or a modest gain in performance. Honda designed the CB as a tribute to all the early in line 4's I think. It's really nice that there are so many ways to make it your own.
misterprofessionality
Road warrior
ACTUALLY, it's really refreshing hearing this, because i thought the exact same thing the first time I took my black '14 home. with the exception of the rear fender, it looks strikingly like an 80's CB750SS or CB1100F. I'm actually in the process of changing my rear fender out for a small fairing/cowl that looks a bit more like the F's!
you can force the bike to look like the 70's models if you spend 4-5k on a K10 conversion kit from Whitehouse, but for my money, bringing out the 80's is definitely the way to go.
you can force the bike to look like the 70's models if you spend 4-5k on a K10 conversion kit from Whitehouse, but for my money, bringing out the 80's is definitely the way to go.
PowerDubs_imp
Road warrior
misterprofessionality_imp said:
misterprofessionality
Road warrior
i'm sure you posted it somewhere, but i feel like i need to know where you got that little honda farkle under your lamp, boss.
PowerDubs_imp
Road warrior
EBay
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Discounting RLETs, I'd guess that the dominant modification to these bikes would be something like windscreens. But that's just a guess. Seat changes also would probably rank pretty high too. The CB1100 invokes cues from many different CB designs of the past (as you've pointed out). I think the number of people trying to change these bikes up to be more more "70's" in appearance has more to do with the forum's demographics than the CB1100 itself.paulw_imp said:
What many people have pointed out over the years here on the forum is that the CB1100 provides a great canvas to modify as they wish and I do think this holds true. But as with any design that I'm immediately drawn to, most of those modifications only serve to decrease the appeal this motorcycle has to me personally. After looking over a friend's vintage CB750 earlier this week, I can definitely see what some people are going for (and also how far away they still are, lol).
misterprofessionality
Road warrior
I see, so I can infer that it's an OEM part. I took a stab in the dark at a 1978 CB750k diagram and found these two parts: 87127-405-000, and 87126-405-000 that seem to look a lot like what you've got there. Ebay search is turning up dry, and it's not available on any parts website. guess you win this roundPowerDubs_imp said:
Wisedrum
Road warrior
In my case you're right. Don't like to hang like an ape in the wind all the time. That's my personal necessity.Guth_imp said:
I guess saddlebags and crash bars are often used modifications too. The CB bears all this and much more with great pride and elegance, no matter how far out the personal taste reaches. And I've seen very strange things on the Honda, there's no end to it.
Wisedrum
PowerDubs_imp
Road warrior
I just typed in honda fork badge and bought the one I thought would look best. There are several different ones.misterprofessionality_imp said:I see, so I can infer that it's an OEM part. I took a stab in the dark at a 1978 CB750k diagram and found these two parts: 87127-405-000, and 87126-405-000 that seem to look a lot like what you've got there. Ebay search is turning up dry, and it's not available on any parts website. guess you win this roundPowerDubs_imp said:
It came with a bracket that I bent and drilled to make work. Probably made in China.
Stichill
Road warrior
PowerDubs I love what you've done with your bike. The '80s was my era and wow you've nailed it!
Sorg67_imp
Running like a top
Yes, I really like the look of that bike too! I was getting kind of focused on the red ones, but that black one looks really sweet!!
PowerDubs_imp
Road warrior
Thanks. Not done yet, but close.
Sorg67_imp
Running like a top
The raised white letter tires is a nice touch. Is that a 2014?
PowerDubs_imp
Road warrior
Yup- a 2014 with bits of ‘13, ‘17, and Rebel 250 sprinkled on.
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Sorg67_imp
Running like a top
It is a really good example of what appeals to me about this bike.
1. Old School Cool
2. Ability to personalize
3. Modern reliability and performance
Can get rid of both Harley and Versys. Have one bike that serves both purposes.
However, I do not look forward to selling Versys and Harley.
1. Old School Cool
2. Ability to personalize
3. Modern reliability and performance
Can get rid of both Harley and Versys. Have one bike that serves both purposes.
However, I do not look forward to selling Versys and Harley.
PowerDubs_imp
Road warrior
Rubber lever end thingys? 
For me the critical piece of the old-timey look and feel was the 4 into 4 exhaust, I have always loved that look. Getting the Pipemasters exhaust from Marty made a huge difference in getting the look I want - and they sound great!
Compare that to a 1980, and how my 1100 looked before the pipe switch:
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This bike was fun from day one, and it keeps getting more fun as I make it mine!
Compare that to a 1980, and how my 1100 looked before the pipe switch:
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This bike was fun from day one, and it keeps getting more fun as I make it mine!
