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Howdy From The Bluegrass - CB750F - 12-02-2017 08:13 PM

Howdy. A quick hello from a new guy to the forum.

My first street bike was a CB750F I bought new back in 1977 and that's why I chose it as my nickname. I've been riding ever since (street & dirt) with a few short breaks along the way.

I've had my eye on the CB1100 since it was intro'd back in 2010. I kept threatening to buy one but never pulled the trigger. When I first saw the RS last year I knew I'd have one as soon as I could find one. I'm still waiting.

A few weeks ago my buddy bought a used 2013 CB1100 and that got me to browsing the web again for a CB1100RS. I didn't find an RS, obviously, but I did find a leftover NOS 2014 standard at a price that I couldn't pass up. Except for the RS I always thought I wanted a red CB1100 to remind me of my red CB750F. I never considered the black one but I have to say I'm really glad that's the one I ended up with.

IMO, it's just about perfect the way it is. I'm not thrilled with the muffler portion of the exhaust but I haven't seen a slip on can I like any better either. In homage to the retro theme I'm glad it doesn't have ABS and while I like the look of spokes I like tubeless tires better so the cast wheels get the nod for me. I'm probably going to install engine guards and a rear rack but that's about it. I bought the bike to return to my UJM roots and I have no plans to install a windscreen or hard bags.

I look forward to getting to know y'all.


RE: Howdy From The Bluegrass - The ferret - 12-02-2017 08:17 PM

Hello Howdy and welcome to the forum


RE: Howdy From The Bluegrass - EmptySea - 12-02-2017 08:18 PM

welcome


RE: Howdy From The Bluegrass - LongRanger - 12-02-2017 10:35 PM

Congrats and welcome! I rode a black '78 CB750F2 back in the day. The 1100 will remind you of your '77, only better.


RE: Howdy From The Bluegrass - Lord Popgun - 12-03-2017 06:11 AM

Welcome CB750F!


RE: Howdy From The Bluegrass - venturer434 - 12-03-2017 06:31 AM

Welcome!


RE: Howdy From The Bluegrass - offroadfx4 - 12-03-2017 08:34 AM

Welcome CB750F! How close are you to Owensboro or Henderson? Maybe we could go for a ride next spring!


RE: Howdy From The Bluegrass - SportsterDoc - 12-03-2017 09:21 AM

(12-02-2017 08:13 PM)CB750F Wrote:  ...I'm probably going to install engine guards and a rear rack but that's about it. I bought the bike to return to my UJM roots and I have no plans to install a windscreen or hard bags.

I had the dealer (Oxnard, CA) install engine guards before my 1976 CB750F left the lot. Did not need them for 5 years, but in 1981 they more than paid for themselves.

Never wanted a full fairing or windshield, but like the Dart Marlin flyscreen to keep bugs off most of my jacket and reduced chest pressure.

Welcome to the forum, from another newcomer!


RE: Howdy From The Bluegrass - CB750F - 12-03-2017 10:24 AM

(12-03-2017 08:34 AM)offroadfx4 Wrote:  Welcome CB750F! How close are you to Owensboro or Henderson? Maybe we could go for a ride next spring!

I'm near Lexington so we could probably work out a ride.

I see that you listed how much you paid for your CB750 back in '76. That's pretty cool because I remember exactly how much I paid for my 77 CB750F: $1945 in April 1977. I've bought a bunch of cars and motorcycles since then but for some reason I only remember the exact price of two of them. The CB750F and a 1985 Toyota 4WD P/U (they weren't called Tacomas back then). I bought it new in '85 and I paid exactly $8500 for it brand new. Funny the silly stuff we remember especially since my wife's convinced I barely remember my own name. Smile


RE: Howdy From The Bluegrass - Cormanus - 12-03-2017 12:50 PM

G’day and welcome to the forum. CB750F