2013 Honda CB1100 - Page 40

OConnor · 01-01-2013, 10:45 AM

I don't believe a CBX is unreliable as a daily rider. Plenty of them out there being ridden all the time. Heck they built a touring bike on that platform. Why worry about depreciation on the classic when you don't on the new bike? Money for money, the classic bike will still be worth more at the end of X years than the CB1100. It's not like you will beat the crap out of either one. Hell, update some components just keep the originals.

Eddy Alvarez · 01-01-2013, 12:04 PM

Old bike maintenance, especially one with six carbs, is a PITA! I'd much rather have the new CB for the same reasons I bought a '06 Scrambler over a '67 Triumph and a 620i Monster over a overpriced, old Desmo. Better brakes, handling, electronics that work, reliability, fuel injection, no leaks, no dry rotting rubber parts, dry rotted/fading plastic, replacement parts availiblity, aftermarket support...I could go on.
Who cares about the money and depreciation? If I was that worried about it, I would have put it into gold or Apple stock and not something fun with two wheels.

markjenn · 01-01-2013, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OConnor

I don't believe a CBX is unreliable as a daily rider.

No one said that it was unreliable. But it will require more TLC and attention to things. A LOT more. Especially with the CBX which has a fairly dodgy electrical system and six carbs.

- Mark

Mambo Dave · 01-01-2013, 01:31 PM

I'm always interested in hearing or reading about the next somewhat neutral-riding bike coming to America, but consistantly the damn fuel tanks are too small. For some reason they gear the fuel tanks to the stunter crowd it seems. Screw that. Give them a fuel tank option for real riders and I guarantee you'll sell more.

Two different fuel tanks to choose from wouldn't be that difficult to do, and it would really help sell some bikes to larger markets. Kawasaki is becoming infamous for making smaller fuel tanks as well.... it's a trend that needs to stop if they want business.

OConnor · 01-01-2013, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eddy Alvarez

Old bike maintenance, especially one with six carbs, is a PITA!

Well ok, dropping the motor forward to work on the carbs would suck...
But it doesn't need to come all the way out! And my Wee wasn't all that much easier for carb work

Starkmojo · 01-01-2013, 07:36 PM

I used a 74 cb 750 as a daily driver for years and it worked fine, once I replaced the points with cdi ( points and condensers being $40 a set ) changed the oil every 1500 miles and had all 4 carbs rebuilt, replaced the tires, shocks, fork seals, swing arm bushings, rebuilt the front caliper and cleaned every ground on the bike. All in all I was about 3 grand into the bike to get it to a point it would run and charge for daily use. Now I loved that bike but I believe that I had about 5 amps to spare on the charging (so no glove Warmers or GPS plugs for me) and when it was my primary transport I had to do a full tune up pretty much once a month (oil, valves, clean plugs, grease bushings) which now that I have a family would be harder to find time for.

Is it worth 7 grand for 400 extra ccs and no carbs? Probably if you throw in the improved fuel efficiency and longer maintenance intervals.

I can't wait for you guys to buy one and get tired of it in a few years so I can take it offa your hands...

markjenn · 01-01-2013, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OConnor

Well ok, dropping the motor forward to work on the carbs would suck...
But it doesn't need to come all the way out! And my Wee wasn't all that much easier for carb work

I hate to be blunt, but you don't have the slightest idea what you're talking about. Wees are fuel-injected for chrissakes.

- Mark

Gas Hog · 01-02-2013, 05:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markjenn

I hate to be blunt, but you don't have the slightest idea what you're talking about. Wees are fuel-injected for chrissakes.

- Mark

Opps

Gary

mrbreeze · 01-02-2013, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markjenn

I hate to be blunt, but you don't have the slightest idea what you're talking about. Wees are fuel-injected for chrissakes.

- Mark

well ya gotta admit, that would tend to complicate any carb work...

dirtdreamer50 · 01-02-2013, 08:25 PM

As seen in Australia, yesterday, on a dealer's floor...

Starkmojo · 01-03-2013, 05:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dirtdreamer50

As seen in Australia, yesterday, on a dealer's floor...

You saw a pic of a ?

Ginger Beard · 01-03-2013, 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mambo Dave

I'm always interested in hearing or reading about the next somewhat neutral-riding bike coming to America, but consistantly the damn fuel tanks are too small. For some reason they gear the fuel tanks to the stunter crowd it seems. Screw that. Give them a fuel tank option for real riders and I guarantee you'll sell more.

Two different fuel tanks to choose from wouldn't be that difficult to do, and it would really help sell some bikes to larger markets. Kawasaki is becoming infamous for making smaller fuel tanks as well.... it's a trend that needs to stop if they want business.

I'm waiting to see some real world mpg figures. As long as it has a range of around 200 miles I will be fine with the tiny tank.

dirtdreamer50 · 01-03-2013, 06:32 AM

The picture was posted on another forum, by an Australian rider, who was also interested in the CB, and posted a pic of what he saw. Already being sold in Australia.

Eddy Alvarez · 01-03-2013, 10:40 AM

Does anybody have any pictures to share of the CB1100 with saddlebags or a windsheild? I'm so excited to see this bike in 48 hours at the Washington DC show! I have no logical explaination as to why this thing has got me so hyped...
I've read that taller riders felt cramped on this bike. That's perfect, I'm 5'7"!

DesmoTull · 01-03-2013, 10:43 AM

Try reading the thread....

There's some Hepco & Becker bags I posted on pg. 28.

01-01-2013, 10:45 AM	#586
OConnor Bad juju Joined: May 2004 Location: Midwest Oddometer: 2,617	I don't believe a CBX is unreliable as a daily rider. Plenty of them out there being ridden all the time. Heck they built a touring bike on that platform. Why worry about depreciation on the classic when you don't on the new bike? Money for money, the classic bike will still be worth more at the end of X years than the CB1100. It's not like you will beat the crap out of either one. Hell, update some components just keep the originals. __________________ 2008 GSX1250S 2006 Ducati S2R1000 1974 Honda CB125 2000 Suzuki SV650 race bike 1971 CB175 vintage racer inabox

01-01-2013, 12:04 PM	#587
Eddy Alvarez Addicited to ALL bikes! Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Chester,VA. Growing on me or getting used to it? Oddometer: 1,725	Old bike maintenance, especially one with six carbs, is a PITA! I'd much rather have the new CB for the same reasons I bought a '06 Scrambler over a '67 Triumph and a 620i Monster over a overpriced, old Desmo. Better brakes, handling, electronics that work, reliability, fuel injection, no leaks, no dry rotting rubber parts, dry rotted/fading plastic, replacement parts availiblity, aftermarket support...I could go on. Who cares about the money and depreciation? If I was that worried about it, I would have put it into gold or Apple stock and not something fun with two wheels. __________________ Me: BMW F800GS/DRZ-400S, Gabriel: KTM 50 Senior Adventure!

01-02-2013, 08:25 PM	#595
dirtdreamer50 long time rider Joined: May 2010 Location: texas coast Oddometer: 390	saw this pic... As seen in Australia, yesterday, on a dealer's floor... __________________ Little Fauss: I was going faster than I ever went in my whole life, then I fell off.

01-03-2013, 06:32 AM	#598
dirtdreamer50 long time rider Joined: May 2010 Location: texas coast Oddometer: 390	The picture was posted on another forum, by an Australian rider, who was also interested in the CB, and posted a pic of what he saw. Already being sold in Australia. __________________ Little Fauss: I was going faster than I ever went in my whole life, then I fell off.

01-03-2013, 10:40 AM	#599
Eddy Alvarez Addicited to ALL bikes! Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Chester,VA. Growing on me or getting used to it? Oddometer: 1,725	Does anybody have any pictures to share of the CB1100 with saddlebags or a windsheild? I'm so excited to see this bike in 48 hours at the Washington DC show! I have no logical explaination as to why this thing has got me so hyped... I've read that taller riders felt cramped on this bike. That's perfect, I'm 5'7"! __________________ Me: BMW F800GS/DRZ-400S, Gabriel: KTM 50 Senior Adventure!

01-01-2013, 01:31 PM	#589
Mambo Dave Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2011 Location: 33064 Oddometer: 2,615	I'm always interested in hearing or reading about the next somewhat neutral-riding bike coming to America, but consistantly the damn fuel tanks are too small. For some reason they gear the fuel tanks to the stunter crowd it seems. Screw that. Give them a fuel tank option for real riders and I guarantee you'll sell more. Two different fuel tanks to choose from wouldn't be that difficult to do, and it would really help sell some bikes to larger markets. Kawasaki is becoming infamous for making smaller fuel tanks as well.... it's a trend that needs to stop if they want business.

01-03-2013, 10:43 AM	#600
DesmoTull Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2009 Oddometer: 100	Try reading the thread.... There's some Hepco & Becker bags I posted on pg. 28.

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