Who rides the CB 1100?

[Novice_imp]

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[Cormanus]

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[Novice_imp]

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[uscgmac_imp]

First off I don't know a single person who ever owned a klr and second off most cops, firemen and military veterans ride Harleys. Look at all the police, fire and military veteran motorcycle clubs out there. In my club its about 95% Harleys and 5% mixed with Indian, victory and some Japanese brands. I've seen lots of doctors and lawyers on bmw and other types of adventure bikes but no group is really set on one brand or style. The OP is a little off on his perceptions. I think the people who ride the CB1100 are generally anyone who likes retro looks with modern technology. I remember the bikes from the late 70s and early 80s because when I got to start riding I had to buy older used bikes untill I could afford new. Got my first bike in 1988 at the age of 17. I'm Uscg reserve and NYPD. My club is the Blue Knights and I own a 2014 Ultra classic and a 2014 CB1100.

 

[MM300_imp]

50 years old. Riding 25 years. Notable previous bikes: HD Sportster, Low Rider Custom, Heritage Softail, CBR600F3, GSXR750, Hyabusa, ZRX11 and 1200 and ,most recently, Triumph Thruxton. After all that I like bikes that do everything well and the CB definately fits for that. Mostly a commuting rider these days but I'd take the CB long distance if that type of ride came up.

 

[Inhouse Bob]

First off I don't know a single person who ever owned a klr and second off most cops, firemen and military veterans ride Harleys. Look at all the police, fire and military veteran motorcycle clubs out there. In my club its about 95% Harleys and 5% mixed with Indian, victory and some Japanese brands. I've seen lots of doctors and lawyers on bmw and other types of adventure bikes but no group is really set on one brand or style. The OP is a little off on his perceptions. I think the people who ride the CB1100 are generally anyone who likes retro looks with modern technology. I remember the bikes from the late 70s and early 80s because when I got to start riding I had to buy older used bikes untill I could afford new. Got my first bike in 1988 at the age of 17. I'm Uscg reserve and NYPD. My club is the Blue Knights and I own a 2014 Ultra classic and a 2014 CB1100.

Not the first time :beerchug:

 

[Cormanus]

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Wow, I had no idea this was such a wild and crazy bunch!

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I should have quoted your original post. It's much tamer since you modified it.

 

[Novice_imp]

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[4 Paws_imp]

I retired from the construction industry, partner in an industrial construction company and a CPA. Lifelong rider, usually keep a bike about 8-10 years then get another. Usually have more than one in the garage. Don't believe in developing an emotional attachment to an inanimate object. Quite a few bikes and brands over the years, all good and some great. Lots of fun times riding.
Fond of Japanese bikes and Honda in particular, dependable engineering and rock solid dependability without butthole burning prices for parts or service.
Honda has had "directional" problems with their street bikes for a while - as far as I'm concerned - but I really wanted a simple basic bike with enough power to go anywhere without being surrounded by Tupperware.
Found the CB by accident, local dealer didn't have one. Came close to buying an Indian Scout but had a hard time with the cruiser styling.
Cafe racer lite suits me just fine. Got enough time on my hands to look forwards to tinkering and fine tuning. Gas mileage going up as I ride it more and more.
Which way to Nova Scotia?

 

[Cormanus]

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No apology necessary—to me, anyway. I was having a bit of a joke. :beerchug:

 

[Novice_imp]

:beerchug:

 

[immgunn_imp]

51 year old Gov't Regulatory Investigator & part-time Automotive Instructor who likes fishing, golfing, bicycling, dogs, Toastmasters, & non-Microsoft electronics. I also ride an '03 TW200. Prior rides include a KLR650, RT1100, 550/4, Kawi 100.

 

[dr_rock_imp]

A 44 year old IT worker who started riding dirt bikes 36 years ago. I've owned a lot of Kawasakis (GPZ550, KZ900, KZ1000, LTD1000) and 3 Ducatis (Sport Classic, ST2, and 900 Super Sport). I hope someday to enjoy a ride with my son who is 16 years old. I don't want to push his interest too far, but I think about how much fun it would be to take a long trip across the mountains with him.

 

[condor_imp]

I'm a 63 year old retiree. I have been riding for nearly fifty years. I just bought a 2013 CB1100 ABS from a fellow in Dallas. I bought it because it takes me back to when motorcycles were proud to display their motors and did not have acres of plastic. Love the look of the bike and it has more power than I have reflexes. I have owned dozens of motorcycles, but the one which I was most fond of was a 1966 Honda CB160. This bike actually reminds me of the CB160.

 

[Todd-badebiker_imp]

Hi everyone, I am a 50 year old Quality Control Inspector for the Eagle P3 project in Denver. I am also a retired sailor with 23 years of service. I build model cars, like wood working, doing my own maintenance(cause I'm cheap), and riding as much as possible.

My m/c ownership resume is pretty tame compared to many of you. I had a Bonanza mini-bike, '75 CB125S, '74 CL360, my awesome 1983 Nighthawk CB650SC wrecked in 1990, 2006 got a '82 CM450Custom, a '06 Shadow Spirit 750, '08 CRF230L, '00 XR100(super fun), a new CB1100 some time during the 1st week of August. So for now I'll have to enjoy all y'all's CB stories.:worship:

I almost forgot my beloved 1985 ATC350x...sigh...I had to sell it to my brother, unfortunately some low life stole it out of the back of his pickup at a 7/11 type of store(if I found him it would not be pretty!). This particular machine made me a Honda owner for life, it survived me not tightening the oil plug all the way losing 80% of the oil about 15 miles and 2 7000 foot summits from home, trying a 12% mix of nitromethane nearly seizing the piston(or so I thought). Then after a 6 months on my carrier finding the cylinder's factory cross-hatch marks in perfect condition when installing a high compression piston. I thought if a sailor can't kill a Honda then it has to be the best built machine ever! Thus Honda FOREVER!!!

Bonanza mini-bike
CB125s
CL360
CB650SC
ATC350x
CM450Custom
VT750DC
CRM230L
XR100
soon CB1100

 

[username_imp]

42, soon to be 43 year old commercial refrigeration tech. Started riding cruisers 10 years ago. Every time I saw a CB1100 at a dealership it brought back childhood memories if when my brother (13 years older) would show up on whatever CB750 he had put together enough to run. Finally decided I had to have one.

 

[Scepisle_imp]

57 year old retired professional assassin, gentleman adventurer, raconteur, man of letters, dandy, renowned art thief, and seducer of beautiful women...... Love my CB1100... pure class..

 

[Papa Weeley_imp]

^ Well, we're the same age, and in the same neighborhood, Mssr. Assassin. Mayhaps when the weather cools a bit, we ought to partake of a ride including some of the about listed adventurous activities.

 

[Inhouse Bob]

^ Well, we're the same age, and in the same neighborhood, Mssr. Assassin. Mayhaps when the weather cools a bit, we ought to partake of a ride including some of the about listed adventurous activities.

But without photos, it didn't happen. Just sayin'.
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[harishsknair_imp]

57 year old retired professional assassin, gentleman adventurer, raconteur, man of letters, dandy, renowned art thief, and seducer of beautiful women...... Love my CB1100... pure class..

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