Well I’m on my first, a 2016 R1200R....I love this bike! But I also can’t imagine not owning my 2014 Deluxe or my 2006 Ducati S2R1000 Monster.....the only bike I regret selling, my 1979 CBX... also had your bike with ABS , loved the bike but my wife sliding down the seat and killing the boys every time i stopped meant it had to go. my old 900 was reliable but poor charging systemDesert viper_imp said:
Reliability
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baxtercat_imp
Running like a top
had same problem with the charging system on my 94 R100R. Bike needed to be ridden often and far, or it would eat through batteries. also glad that carbs are in my past..
LongRanger_imp
Road warrior
Yep! Carbs, points and condensers, tubes, petcocks, clutch cables, bias-ply tires, drum brakes... Very glad modern bikes have moved away from most of that stuff!
the Ferret
Road warrior
AMEN!LongRanger_imp said:
Bheezy27403_imp
Road warrior
Pfft. I love carbs!
PowerDubs_imp
Road warrior
I hate carbs. Bad enough to maintain on my single cyl dirtbikes-Bheezy27403_imp said:
I bought a ZRX1200 in 2012, rode it home from the seller on the highway, no problem. Took it out for the next ride and a few miles in- it spit, sputtered and died. Sucked some cuss up in a carb. Managed to get it started and home but I parked it and haven't touched it since. No joke.
Bought the CB1100 almost 2 years ago now. Not a problem. The ZRX is pretty to look at though.
Acrobat_imp
Running like a top
Statistics, a very useful way to justify lies. I think it's a good tool if one can interpret the facts with intelligence. If you like statistics, here some for fun...
Banned_imp
Been there
I feel bad for you BMW riders......Acrobat_imp said:Statistics, a very useful way to justify lies. I think it's a good tool if one can interpret the facts with intelligence. If you like statistics, here some for fun...
DaSwami_imp
Been there
That does it, no R Nine T for me...
Houtman_imp
Road warrior
Harley riders seem to have to most fun !
the Ferret
Road warrior
:rofl: sometimes it does seem that way.
Banned_imp
Been there
I'm a Harley and Honda rider so according to the chart I'm swimmin' in women!
F800GT_imp
Running like a top
ok enough ... trading the BMW in tomorrow for a Harley hahaha 
I have not owned many bikes...PowerDubs_imp said:I hate carbs. Bad enough to maintain on my single cyl dirtbikes-Bheezy27403_imp said:
I bought a ZRX1200 in 2012, rode it home from the seller on the highway, no problem. Took it out for the next ride and a few miles in- it spit, sputtered and died. Sucked some cuss up in a carb. Managed to get it started and home but I parked it and haven't touched it since. No joke.
Bought the CB1100 almost 2 years ago now. Not a problem. The ZRX is pretty to look at though.
78 kawasaki kle250
77 yamaha sx650
81 yamaha sx650
04 sportster
07 klr650 (still own)
13 honda cgl125
All the above with carbs, zero issues...nada.
I was fully expecting similar reliability with my 14 cb1100 std, but traded it in because of idle issue in large part
Now, I'll give it another go with my 17 cb1100 ex...if it develops an idle issue, I'll stick to something I can figure out, like a DR650 to replace my KLR650 if it every dies ...and then I'll ride it till one us can't go anymore.
Django
Road warrior
If the ride is bad enough, you deserve some compensation.Houtman_imp said:
DaSwami_imp
Been there
If the ride is bad enough, you deserve some compensation.Django_imp said:If the ride is bad enough, you deserve some compensation.Houtman_imp said:
Bada boom bada bing!
Bheezy27403_imp
Road warrior
I have not owned many bikes...pdedse_imp said:I have not owned many bikes...PowerDubs_imp said:I hate carbs. Bad enough to maintain on my single cyl dirtbikes-Bheezy27403_imp said:
I bought a ZRX1200 in 2012, rode it home from the seller on the highway, no problem. Took it out for the next ride and a few miles in- it spit, sputtered and died. Sucked some cuss up in a carb. Managed to get it started and home but I parked it and haven't touched it since. No joke.
Bought the CB1100 almost 2 years ago now. Not a problem. The ZRX is pretty to look at though.
78 kawasaki kle250
77 yamaha sx650
81 yamaha sx650
04 sportster
07 klr650 (still own)
13 honda cgl125
All the above with carbs, zero issues...nada.
I was fully expecting similar reliability with my 14 cb1100 std, but traded it in because of idle issue in large part
Now, I'll give it another go with my 17 cb1100 ex...if it develops an idle issue, I'll stick to something I can figure out, like a DR650 to replace my KLR650 if it every dies ...and then I'll ride it till one us can't go anymore.
78 kawasaki kle250
77 yamaha sx650
81 yamaha sx650
04 sportster
07 klr650 (still own)
13 honda cgl125
All the above with carbs, zero issues...nada.
I was fully expecting similar reliability with my 14 cb1100 std, but traded it in because of idle issue in large part
Now, I'll give it another go with my 17 cb1100 ex...if it develops an idle issue, I'll stick to something I can figure out, like a DR650 to replace my KLR650 if it every dies ...and then I'll ride it till one us can't go anymore.
I'm with you. This CB is the first fuelie I've ever owned. Never had a problem with any of the others with carbs. If it does (on my dirt bikes) pull it off, clean it, put it back. Easy. I don't want to have to hook up a laptop to my bikes.
All that being said, I've never had a problem with a fuel injected bike either!
Houtman_imp
Road warrior
Single carb bikes are easier to deal with than some the bikes I owned : CBX's , VF 1000 R's and other 3 or four carb bikes.
On my carb bikes I always used Blue Stabil in the winter months
On my carb bikes I always used Blue Stabil in the winter months
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