Real Retro Looks

[Reiver_imp]

I have to say that I love the admiring looks my bike gets from some of the older bikers and comments such as " you really do keep such an old bike in great condition". People are really surprised when I tell them the bike is a 14 plate and not much older. As its on Irish plates you can't tell the age from the plates easily. I wonder how many riders of other makes retro bikes get the same attention.

 

[hb9400_imp]

I have to say that I love the admiring looks my bike gets from some of the older bikers and comments such as " you really do keep such an old bike in great condition". People are really surprised when I tell them the bike is a 14 plate and not much older. As its on Irish plates you can't tell the age from the plates easily. I wonder how many riders of other makes retro bikes get the same attention.

All the time

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[Mscb1100_imp]

Rode the bike up to nearby Lowe’s for a lawn mower tuneup kit after lunch on Saturday, when the guy who parked next to me said “that is a 73 750 right?” The look on his face when I told him no, it is a 2014 was pricelesshy:

 

[flynrider]

I think the CB1100 gets a lot of that kind of attention because most people don't know that Honda even makes a retro bike.

Last week I was sitting on my bike at a convenience store drinking some coffee. A guy came running up, very excited to see my "old CB750". I moved my leg and pointed to the CB1100 badge on the side panel and he seemed very confused until I explained that this was a 21st century bike.

I've been getting similar questions about the bike since I bought it in '13.
Mostly from people who don't currently ride, but owned a classic CB back in the 70s and 80s.

 

[Mscb1100_imp]

I ll try to confuse them additionally when I remove the CB 1100 logos and add these 1150 Four retro look logos

 

[LongRanger_imp]

It must be the cooling fins or chrome fenders because nobody who knew Hondas in the early '70's should confuse this DOHC engine for a SOHC CB750. Personally, I don't see the resemblance. Perhaps they're keying off something else.

 

[dbarkdoll_imp]

Yup coupled with the fact that most people do not know that this model of bike even exists and the fact that it really does look like a vintage Honda means that riding this thing around is guaranteed to get looks/comments. Could be worse haha.

I'm sure that T-120 and V7 riders get the same treatment, but no other models really come to mind. Ah, Royal Enfields, but don't see too many of them.

I ll try to confuse them additionally when I remove the CB 1100 logos and add these 1150 Four retro look logos

Are these from Mr. T?

 

[Mscb1100_imp]

No, got them off eBay

 

[dbarkdoll_imp]

No, got them off eBay

Any more available, to your knowledge?
Guess I could just look for my lazy self hah

 

[Mscb1100_imp]

Type 1150 four emblems and it should go to site

 

[dbarkdoll_imp]

I found em, thanks!!

 

[Teamwalker_imp]

Very soon after I got my DLX I was filling it up and a guy next to me said that it was the nicest old bike that he had ever seen complementing me on it's great condition. I said thanks, it's easy because it is brand new! He was shocked.

Just another reason why I like this motorcycle.

 

[bikenut65_imp]

I get the same with my 2014 Triumph Scrambler and even had a "Nice restoration on that CB" remark this past weekend!

 

[Nortoon_imp]

I've had a number of "nice restoration" comments from MATURE riders. No such thing as old in the motorcycle crowd right? But a few younger riders have asked "Is that the new Honda?"

 

[mattmcuomo@yahoo.com]

I always get “what year is that thing?” Lol


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[LongRanger_imp]

Yep, that's what I get too, but it's not that often.

 

[DaSwami_imp]

I get the same with my 2014 Triumph Scrambler and even had a "Nice restoration on that CB" remark this past weekend!

Agree, of all my bikes, the Scram seems to get the highest number of positive comments...