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New CB1100 Owner - Love my CB1100
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jkdman Offline
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New CB1100 Owner - Love my CB1100
Just bought my CB1100 one week ago and couldn't be happier. I have had a 2001 Kawasaki W650 for about 8 years and love it as well, but I was looking for a second bike. Had put a deposit down on a 2017 Moto Guzzi V7 anniversary edition and fully expected to buy it.

About one month ago though I went to the Honda dealer with my wife, who wanted to get started riding and was looking at a 300F. While we were there, they were unpacking 2 2014 CB1100s they had just gotten from auction. They had one already uncrated and ready to ride, so, on a whim, I took it for a test ride, not expecting to like it. Wow was I wrong. It was so smooth, especially compared to the V7.

Went back and forth over several weeks (and several test rides of both) and finally settled on the CB1100. Couldn't be happier with my decision (not to mention it was quite a bit less than the V7 AND 3.25% financing!).

I am riding it now, but have the Yoshimura pipe on order, so will be bringing back to the dealer soon.

This forum was very helpful in making the decision and I am looking forward to many years with the CB! My first bike was an old (at the time) '66 Honda CB77 Superhawk, so this feels like coming home.
(This post was last modified: 08-06-2017 01:14 PM by The ferret.)
08-06-2017 12:51 PM
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The ferret Online
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RE: New CB1100 Owner - Love my CB1100
Hello Howdy and welcome to the forum. Yea, for the most part we are kinda fond of the CB1100's around here too.

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08-06-2017 01:15 PM
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EmptySea Offline
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RE: New CB1100 Owner - Love my CB1100
Welcome jkdman. Glad you're enjoying the bike. Smile

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"If you can’t go home again, at least you can enjoy the ride” — Peter Egan


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08-06-2017 01:30 PM
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jkdman Offline
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Chicago
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RE: New CB1100 Owner - Love my CB1100
(08-06-2017 01:30 PM)EmptySea Wrote:  Welcome jkdman. Glad you're enjoying the bike. Smile

Thanks. Your advice certainly helped. Ended up getting it from the guys at Des Plaines. It took a bit, but they gave me a pretty good deal, plus I like them.

(08-06-2017 01:30 PM)EmptySea Wrote:  Welcome jkdman. Glad you're enjoying the bike. Smile

Breaking in two hondas now. The cb1100 and the cb300f (my wife's just starting, so she wants me to do the break in until she gets more comfortable riding)
(This post was last modified: 08-06-2017 01:57 PM by jkdman.)
08-06-2017 01:56 PM
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rustyski Offline
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RE: New CB1100 Owner - Love my CB1100
welcome from another Chi Town guy.... ride on.... a friend of mine also got his from des Plaines Honda ... congrats you're gonna love it

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08-06-2017 02:42 PM
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RE: New CB1100 Owner - Love my CB1100
Welcome Jkdman!

Post some pics. Would love to see that 300f.

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08-06-2017 04:46 PM
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Cormanus Offline
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RE: New CB1100 Owner - Love my CB1100
G'day jkdman. Welcome to the forum.
08-06-2017 08:08 PM
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pdedse Offline
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Oregon
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RE: New CB1100 Owner - Love my CB1100
Nice choice! I went back and forth between the v7 and CB, and triumph twin as well...the Honda ticked off the most boxes.
08-07-2017 08:11 PM
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curlyjoe Offline
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Massachusetts
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RE: New CB1100 Owner - Love my CB1100
Welcome to the forum and congrats on your new '14 CB!

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08-08-2017 07:29 AM
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venturer434 Offline
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RE: New CB1100 Owner - Love my CB1100
Great Choice.. Welcome..

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08-09-2017 04:01 AM
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