Author Topic: Honda CB1100 Observations (Read 30461 times)

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #50 on:** March 28, 2013, 09:14:25 PM »

Pipemaster is an Aussie pipe maker

70CB750 · « **Reply #51 on:** March 29, 2013, 03:21:56 AM »

Quote from: Magpie on March 28, 2013, 05:52:17 PM

Now you're talking! Cliff.

Honda CB1100 with Pipemasters 4 into 4 polished stainless steel exhaust

I love the sound! Do you think they would take run down K0 and bits and pieces of K3 and F3 as a trade in for this one?

oldbob · « **Reply #52 on:** April 04, 2013, 01:42:25 PM »

My local Honda dealer just got one in. It looks terrific. Good attention to detail. Honda pretty much nailed it.

But then I sat on it. My creaky old knees were not happy with the foot-peg placement. The pegs are higher and more rear-set than I would prefer. Too bad.

Bob

70CB750 · « **Reply #53 on:** April 04, 2013, 06:02:44 PM »

Seems like everytime I stop at Honda dealer, there is an old geezer asking about CB1100.

oldbob · « **Reply #54 on:** April 04, 2013, 06:22:19 PM »

Quote from: 70CB750 on April 04, 2013, 06:02:44 PM

Seems like every time I stop at Honda dealer, there is an old geezer asking about the CB1100.

Shouldn't your statement be followed with a "smiley face"?

Bob

70CB750 · « **Reply #55 on:** April 04, 2013, 06:24:44 PM »

Definitely, sorry

mick7504 · « **Reply #56 on:** April 06, 2013, 12:59:49 AM »

The K style seat that I bought from Webikes Japan is an improvement and I do think thalt they suit the bike.
They have used an original CB1100 base & refoamed & covered it to resemble the Honoda 4 seat.
I think that if you are around the 6 foot plus mark, the original seat doesn't provide an ideal riding position.

johnnymac · « **Reply #57 on:** April 08, 2013, 03:54:02 PM »

Hello to all, nice website. I just bought a 2013 CB1100 and it is great so far. I am 6'1" and over 200 and I also don't care much for the OEM seat. I saw the webike website and found the K0 seat and I like the looks of it, but in the pic it shows a bike with an oil tank lid on it. Does the seat actually fit a 2013?. Have you fellows bought from this website a lot? I just found it and never had any dealings with a company like this before.
Mick what year is your 1100 and is it the same bike as the CB1100 sold in the US? That you know of?
Yes I am 60 years old and I had a 1970 K0 back in 75, and my buddy had a 1975 CB750. The 70 was a lot more powerful. The new bike is great, but the seat is not perfect. I can deal with the footpegs and brake pedal and shifter for now, but a longer shift and brake lever would be nice for my big feet.

johnnymac · « **Reply #58 on:** April 08, 2013, 04:10:43 PM »

Quote from: 70CB750 on April 04, 2013, 06:02:44 PM

Seems like everytime I stop at Honda dealer, there is an old geezer asking about CB1100.

I just bought one, I am 60, with a brand new CB1100

70CB750 · « **Reply #59 on:** April 08, 2013, 05:17:52 PM »

Congrats! I would get one if I could - and I am only 12 years younger than you - gonna be geezer soon:)

Killer Canary · « **Reply #60 on:** April 08, 2013, 06:15:15 PM »

Quote from: 70CB750 on April 08, 2013, 05:17:52 PM

Congrats! I would get one if I could - and I am only 12 years younger than you - gonna be geezer soon:)

And I'm 1 year younger than YOU. Ya geezer.

70CB750 · « **Reply #61 on:** April 08, 2013, 06:17:11 PM »

LOL!

Being a geezer is an achievement, not everybody reaches that age.

Here is an idea, could we have a special forum section for CB1100? I would definitely love to look at members rides and mods and learn technical issues of the new bike.

Thoughts?

kmb69 · « **Reply #62 on:** April 08, 2013, 08:38:08 PM »

Quote from: 70CB750 on April 04, 2013, 06:02:44 PM

Seems like everytime I stop at Honda dealer, there is an old geezer asking about CB1100.

This old geezer, 62, just bought one too.

mick7504 · « **Reply #63 on:** April 08, 2013, 11:01:25 PM »

Quote from: johnnymac on April 08, 2013, 03:54:02 PM

Hello to all, nice website. I just bought a 2013 CB1100 and it is great so far. I am 6'1" and over 200 and I also don't care much for the OEM seat. I saw the webike website and found the K0 seat and I like the looks of it, but in the pic it shows a bike with an oil tank lid on it. Does the seat actually fit a 2013?. Have you fellows bought from this website a lot? I just found it and never had any dealings with a company like this before.
Mick what year is your 1100 and is it the same bike as the CB1100 sold in the US? That you know of?
Yes I am 60 years old and I had a 1970 K0 back in 75, and my buddy had a 1975 CB750. The 70 was a lot more powerful. The new bike is great, but the seat is not perfect. I can deal with the footpegs and brake pedal and shifter for now, but a longer shift and brake lever would be nice for my big feet.

Hi Johnny
Mine is a 2010.
I bought it when they first hit the shores here in Aust.
I would imagine that the seat base would have remained the same over the last few years.
The bikes basically look much the same although there are a few cosmetic changes that are noticeable.

With the benefit of hindsight, I would have had the original seat repadded and covered rather than the expense of buying another seat from Japan.
The Yoshimura Titanium 4/1 is very good and also very expensive but I bit the bullet and made a few changes to the bike that I don't regret.
That exhaust system is a huge saving on weight compared to the Stainless system fitted at the factory.

Great news that you have one of these bikes now.

Congratulations.

Damfino · « **Reply #64 on:** April 09, 2013, 06:44:32 AM »

Quote from: 70CB750 on April 08, 2013, 06:17:11 PM

Here is an idea, could we have a special forum section for CB1100? I would definitely love to look at members rides and mods and learn technical issues of the new bike.

Thoughts?

+1. Petition the mods...

pancho y onions · « **Reply #65 on:** April 09, 2013, 05:35:04 PM »

Maybe the pictures are not doing it any justice. But i am not feeling it. Maybe its the tank?
Sure would like to see it in person.

johnnymac · « **Reply #66 on:** April 09, 2013, 07:40:24 PM »

When I first saw it, I did not like the tank. I was talking to the salesman when a mechanic from in back walked over and started it, right in the showroom. Wow. I said hey wait a minute, and then they told me he was taking it outside so I could ride it. Pure fun. Just hold on and twist the throttle, so smooth. I went back to 76 when I bought a new Goldwing, only this was a regular Four. This thing is loaded with instant power you can feel without giving it any gas, then when you do move your hand it goes, no lag, no delayed response, just like it is connected to your brain. Think it and it does it. Ok, I just got off a 2009 Royal Star Venture so when I sat on the CB1100 being 300 lbs less it sure felt sprightly. I went around the highways for about 10 minutes, and when I pulled up back at the Honda dealer I could not stop smiling.
They knew they had me.
I rode there on the Venture, and had my knees like 2 feet apart, so the gas tank sort of grew on me and I am used to it now. Its nice to tuck in your knees. And, I like the color in the sunlight.

I can't wait for Honda to sell accessories for it.

bender01 · « **Reply #67 on:** April 09, 2013, 08:23:24 PM »

Congratulations to all the new cb1100 owners! Please take good care of them so I can buy a nice used one in a few years. Hopefully Honda will see the potential and make a 500cc version that's an economical choice over a scooter!!

RAFster122s · « **Reply #68 on:** April 09, 2013, 09:56:07 PM »

They have a couple new 500cc bikes out this year but they haven't announced the price yet...

70CB750 · « **Reply #69 on:** April 10, 2013, 02:52:33 AM »

Quote from: bender01 on April 09, 2013, 08:23:24 PM

Congratulations to all the new cb1100 owners! Please take good care of them so I can buy a nice used one in a few years.

I second that

johnnymac · « **Reply #70 on:** April 10, 2013, 07:52:04 AM »

Hopefully Honda will see the potential and make a 500cc version that's an economical choice over a scooter!!
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AMEN to that.
I would go for a Honda 500 Four with 4 pipes and standard styling. The 500s coming out are sport bikes. I like the 500 Vulcan, though a cruiser, it is more like standard than a crotch rocket.
Just saying

strynboen · « **Reply #71 on:** April 10, 2013, 10:27:49 AM »

i like more the old 1100..the cbx..cb1..but they looks very similar in most things..its just that rear hump..and rear light..put a old style rear fender and seat..crome fenders front..and you have the perfekt oldstyle bike....but i just cant do it....

johnnymac · « **Reply #72 on:** April 10, 2013, 06:26:39 PM »

Quote from: bender01 on April 09, 2013, 08:23:24 PM

Congratulations to all the new cb1100 owners! Please take good care of them so I can buy a nice used one in a few years.

It looks like they will be quite a collectors item so be sure you save up a bunch! lol!!

kpier883 · « **Reply #73 on:** April 11, 2013, 04:31:42 PM »

The local Honda dealer has one front and center in their showroom. First thing you see when you walk through the door! It is the red version, but I'd really like to see a black one. I sat on it and the seat height was much lower than a SOHC 750. I agree that the tank is narrow and I guess this is to display more of the engine. That is ok, but I would be a little worried about range. What I really like is the FUEL INJECTION! I've never owned a FI bike, but I think it would be nice.

RAFster122s · « **Reply #74 on:** April 11, 2013, 05:01:24 PM »

Honda finally announced the pricing on their new CB500s

http://powersports.honda.com/2013/cb500f.aspx

CB500F MSRP of $5499 ABS version $5999
CB500X MSRP of $5999 ABS version $6499

I think I like the 500X more than the 700X as it seems they have integrated the accessories in a more cohesive manner than the 700 where they don't blend in as well.

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Author Topic: Honda CB1100 Observations (Read 30461 times)

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