New 2014 CB1100 Standard - West Hills (L.A.), CA
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MikeSFV
New To The Forum
West Hills, CA
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New 2014 CB1100 Standard - West Hills (L.A.), CA
This forum rocks. It made my decision to purchase a new 2014 standard model easy. All I had to do then was sit on it in the showroom, fire it up, and sign the paperwork.
I started riding enduro and street motorcycles in the 70's and 80's. The last bike I owned was an 80's Kawi KZ LTD. I recently started looking around for an in-line four, 70's or early 80's CB, Kawi Z or KZ, to restore and ride. But I came across new old stock 2014 CB1100 deals advertised on Cycle Trader, and purchased one new in August 2017 with one mile on the clock. I am still looking for an older in-line four, but the CB1100 will get me on the road again sooner, safer, and with no headaches.
I have been buying add-ons and gear recommended on the forum, and reading many other posts. I'm impressed with the miles being ridden by forum members on this motorcycle. I bought it originally thinking it would only be suitable for short trips. And so much more info is available on motorcycles now than when I was last riding in the late 80's. Buying a new 3-year old bike with all of the posts on this forum is an incredible asset.
The bike is beautiful...a real piece of art and craftsmanship. I never thought I would like so much black on a bike. So I bought an all-white helmet instead, to possibly be visible at night. Right now the bike is under a nice cover, on the battery tender, and tucked into a cozy spot in my garage...but still with only 1 mile on the clock. I just finished getting all of my protective gear. I'm very lucky to have a Cycle Gear store 2 miles from my home, and several other decent shops within a 10 minute drive/ride. I bought the bike from a dealer 35 miles away and had it delivered. I don't even know yet which Honda dealer/service shop is near me, or is reputable.
I am looking forward to putting mile number 2 and up on the clock as soon as the heat dies down here in Southern California. Ventura County, Malibu, Mulholland Drive, and the San Gabriel Mountains are my first rides. I plan on using the bike for business trips as well, to check on properties in my real estate business (and fit in a burger), for a nice occasional break.
Since about 90% of the people that I tell I'm getting back on a bike again think I'm nuts, I know I'll have a "home away from home" here on the forum with other motorcycle enthusiasts, regardless of my future posting frequency.
Regards,
Mike
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The ferret
Forum Moderator
Ohio
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Joined: Apr 2013
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RE: New 2014 CB1100 Standard - West Hills (L.A.), CA
Howdy and welcome to the forum
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Defender of the Realm
2014 DLX (the pleasure horse)
2021 NC750X DCT (Angry Bird)
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09-02-2017 05:30 AM |
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cooldrum
Running Like a Top
Portland,Oregon
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Joined: Jun 2013
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RE: New 2014 CB1100 Standard - West Hills (L.A.), CA
Welcome , the CB is a unique bike! I always find myself grinning when riding. I also enjoy firing up the cb750 too. It's all stock and the year is '74. By luck, I just live over a mile from our forum founder, guth. A great guy who shares the passion for the Honda we ride.
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Lord Popgun
I find your lack of RLETs disturbing
Virginia Beach
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RE: New 2014 CB1100 Standard - West Hills (L.A.), CA
Welcome and congrats Mike!
You be careful on Mullholand! Don't want to see you sliding on that curve where the camera guy takes pics!!
If you come to a fork in the road, take it!
2013 CB1100
2012 ST1300
Holder of the CB1100Forum Secret Decoder Ring
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09-02-2017 06:31 AM |
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Ben70
Running Like a Top
NCAL
Posts: 622
Joined: Sep 2016
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RE: New 2014 CB1100 Standard - West Hills (L.A.), CA
Welcome, Mike! Have fun and ride safe. I can relate to the return to motorcycling reactions, having experienced rolled eyes, impassioned entreaties and fingers in the ears "lalalala I can't hear you!". Or maybe that last one was me!
You are correct in thinking you have a compassionate ear on this forum. Hope you aren't having to sneak down to the computer in the basement at 2 am! I know you are excited, but get some sleep man!
Ben
(This post was last modified: 09-02-2017 07:44 AM by Ben70.)
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09-02-2017 07:41 AM |
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Cormanus
Moderator
Queensland, Australia
Posts: 20,660
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New 2014 CB1100 Standard - West Hills (L.A.), CA
Mate! Welcome to the CB1100 and the forum. Thanks for the kind words.
You're not mad. But, for heaven's sake, get out and ride the bike! It's been waiting 3 years for it.
(This post was last modified: 09-02-2017 12:34 PM by Cormanus.)
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09-02-2017 09:46 AM |
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DAC
High Mileage
Central Ohio, USA
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Joined: Jun 2013
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RE: New 2014 CB1100 Standard - West Hills (L.A.), CA
Welcome Mike. You're right about this forum, one of the best around. Have fun on your new ride!
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09-02-2017 11:23 AM |
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curlyjoe
High Mileage
Massachusetts
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Joined: Jul 2014
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RE: New 2014 CB1100 Standard - West Hills (L.A.), CA
Welcome to the forum, Mike and congrats on the new '14 CB!
2013 CB1100 ABS
2008 ST1300
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09-02-2017 12:31 PM |
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venturer434
Running Like a Top
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Posts: 292
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RE: New 2014 CB1100 Standard - West Hills (L.A.), CA
Congrats and welcome to the forum.. Great choice.. enjoy your rides..
Yamaha RD350B
2001 Triumph Bonneville
2004 BMW R1150RT
2014 Honda CB1100 STD
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09-03-2017 04:49 AM |
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clearviewx
High Mileage
Western Mass
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RE: New 2014 CB1100 Standard - West Hills (L.A.), CA
Welcome
2014 CB1100 Deluxe #244
2002 CB750 Nighthawk #549
You should of bought a DLX
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