Why no stock sissy bar?

[Red1100_imp]

I cant believe a bike thats been around for several years (overseas) still does not offer a stock sissybar backrest. Am I wrong, or did I miss something? Love my CB1100 but accessories are pricy or non existant.

 

[CB4ME_imp]

I cant believe a bike thats been around for several years (overseas) still does not offer a stock sissybar backrest. Am I wrong, or did I miss something? Love my CB1100 but accessories are pricy or non existant.

With its long bench style seat and relatively spacious seat-to-passenger peg spacing, the CB1100 is entirely unsuited for two up riding.

Someone should put a bug in Mr T's ear to reach out to Kimja or other parts manufacturer to make a dang sissy bar!

 

[pwyakjr@stny.rr.com_imp]

i disagree with the statement (unsuitable for two up riding) i installed a backrest and the wife loves the fit and comfort. not quite as spacious or comfortable as my valkyrie but no complaints

 

[SanPete_imp]

Sissy bars are for sissy's!

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[ride4now_imp]

Sissy bars are for sissy's!

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Actually... a sissy bar (a low one) works really well for attaching a t-bag or other larger touring bag. You put the bag on the passenger part of the seat attached to the s-bar. It makes for a really nice backrest on long trips. But, as someone else mentioned (and I agree) the CB is not well suited for two up or long distance touring. There are other, better, bikes for that. Just my opinion of course.

 

[emptysea]

I thought I saw a rear rack in a picture here that had a backrest attached. Not what I would call a sissy bar, but it looked like it would do the trick.

As to why Honda doesn't offer one, there's a whole loooooong list of things I'd want Honda to offer before I get to "sissy bar"

 

[SanPete_imp]

I thought I saw a rear rack in a picture here that had a backrest attached. Not what I would call a sissy bar, but it looked like it would do the trick.

As to why Honda doesn't offer one, there's a whole loooooong list of things I'd want Honda to offer before I get to "sissy bar"

You did, there is a thread for sissy bar somewhere on this forum and pictures I am sure.

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[Lord Popgun]

There are pics on here somewhere. One of the guys mounted a bar (new old stock I think) from the 70's on his bike.

 

[the Ferret]

Here ya go

http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1116

CB4ME put together this set up

 

[CB4ME_imp]

i disagree with the statement (unsuitable for two up riding) i installed a backrest and the wife loves the fit and comfort. not quite as spacious or comfortable as my valkyrie but no complaints

I was being sarcastic. My wife loves to ride and is very comfortable on the Honda.

I'd love to see a picture of your backrest.

 

[the Ferret]

i disagree with the statement (unsuitable for two up riding) i installed a backrest and the wife loves the fit and comfort. not quite as spacious or comfortable as my valkyrie but no complaints

I was being sarcastic. My wife loves to ride and is very comfortable on the Honda.

I'd love to see a picture of your backrest.

I was being sarcastic. My wife loves to ride and is very comfortable on the Honda.

I'd love to see a picture of your backrest.

He missed the smilie face indicating you were kidding. ( tricky thing communicating on the internet!)

 

[Tripod_imp]

One other option, although a bit expensive, is to buy a Corbin Gunfighter and Lady Seat and then buy the sissy bar that is an option. I bought the Corbin seat used, and ordered the sissy bar new. Most of the Corbin Gunfighter and Lady seats come pre-built with the hardware to add a sissy bar.

Not necessarily what you were looking for, but thought I would throw that out there.

 

[pwyakjr@stny.rr.com_imp]

http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1055&pid=14571#pid14571

here are the pics of my backrest. on that post I described how I created it.