BamaRider adds to stable the- new CB 1100 Ex

One of the 17 EX's just showed up on the forum yesterday from France. This is the color Bamarider will probably get

http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=10591

When you get yours, please let us know how you like it. I want the CB1100 as my second bike. Rode one and almost moved on one before I got my ST. I love the cafe look.

Turned over 29,000 miles on my 14 DLX tonight. It's been flawless

Thats what I'm tawkin about!! Gawd you gotta love that throaty in line 4 sound out the megaphone mufflers!!

No, I'm not gonna ride it to California, I have bikes for that, but what I will do is ride to my hearts content on the roads and city I grew up on. It will be easy to ride, easy to park, looks and sounds cool, and just a all around fun bike. I can get it out of the garage quickly and on the road in seconds. It doesn't have a lot of extras, but I'm not asking for any of that.

I recently rode my brother's 2005 Kawasaki ZRX 1100, one of the last UJM bikes made before the dawn of the transformer bikes. I'd forgotten what it felt like to ride a nonfaired bike through the countryside. My brother works for fulltime and also owns a 2014 Connie, and has been neglecting his ZRX so he asked me to come ride it, because it was in dire need. I rode 125 miles before returning it, and I had the biggest grin.

So easy to move in city traffic, no heat cooking me in summer via all the plastic on my ST 1300. The CB will compliment my array of sport touring bikes, and will fill a niche(scratch) that needed tending for years. Don't get me wrong I love my sport touring bikes, they can't be beat for what the do ( haul buggy across the country in comfort) but this little CB 1100 does something to me.

Congratulations Guy!
Nice choice.

.................. Oh those unforgettable CB days of glory! Ghana 1978.

BamaRider said:

easy to ride, easy to park, looks and sounds cool, and just a all around fun bike. I can get it out of the garage quickly and on the road in seconds. It doesn't have a lot of extras

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That's exactly what I would want in a second bike. I am totally envious! Especially the 'sounds cool' bit. I love my 750-4's pockita-pockita idle and crisp 'throaty' growl at speed and it was never fatiguing.

BamaRider said:

So easy to move in city traffic, no heat cooking me in summer via all the plastic on my ST 1300. The CB will compliment my array of sport touring bikes, and will fill a niche(scratch) that needed tending for years. Don't get me wrong I love my sport touring bikes, they can't be beat for what the do ( haul buggy across the country in comfort) but this little CB 1100 does something to me.

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Well, right tool for the job about sums it up. There's a lot to be said for having a bike that moves you in the right direction on the right day. At least you've got a few to choose from now.

Heck - you worked hard for that pension: may as well use it!

East got online and said-

"Heck - you worked hard for that pension: may as well use it!"

Well yeah, spending money was never something that bothered me, after all they're gonna direct deposit me again next month LOL. No need to bank it, I can't take it with me.

I put in the paperwork for SSI soon, gonna go ahead and let em send that check also, and I'll do my part to stimulate the economy with it. Getting older does have its perks, it offsets the stuff like where I put my keys, wallet, or showing up on the wrong day for a haircut. Lady said, "you're appt is tomorrow." "Today is not wednesday?" "No today is Tues."

Not spoke to the dealer recently so I guess nothing has changed from early June delivery date.

Wait until you change your oil and filter for the first time. So easy compared to the ST (although the filter might be on kinda tight from the factory)

SportTourer said:

Congratulations Guy!
Nice choice.

.................. Oh those unforgettable CB days of glory! Ghana 1978.

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Nice.

I remember the 400F. That was a great little bike. Best friend had a red 400F, nice looking bike!

BamaRider said:

I remember the 400F. That was a great little bike. Best friend had a red 400F, nice looking bike!

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Loved those little 400F's. Had three of them. 2-75's, both red and one 76, yellow.

Also had this Blue 76 550F.

My brother is on his way to pick me up in his F150 for the ride to Corinth, Ms to pick up my CB 1100 EX. It delivered yesterday and dealer advised she was all set to go. He added it is sitting on his show room floor pretty as can be, and has garnered great interest while on display. I told him NOT to let anyone sit on it, and make sure the sold tag is visible. We're gonna spend the night in Tupelo tonight and finish the last 30 miles in the morning.

I'll have a 250 mile ride home tommorrow, and will use the time to bond with my new "old" bike.

I'll have pics and video of the CB on my website in a few days.

That's great Guy. I'm excited for you... should be a great ride back. Look forward to some pics.

Should be an exciting ride home! :mcrider:

Just remember to duck for the bugs, since you won't have a windshield out in front to keep you from getting splattered!

Congrats on the new bike - stay safe!

Pete

SupraSabre said:

Just remember to duck for the bugs, since you won't have a windshield out in front to keep you from getting splattered!

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With a face shield and tear-offs he'd be golden!

I really like that 1100EX. If it were belt drive I'd own one. That yellow is pretty as can be! I couldn't afford one in every color but buying two extra tanks would be easy!

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Looking forward for your thought/pics/video.

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+1 Yes video would be most excellent.

Home. I looooove this bike. I have a brief summary on the 1100 after my ride home with a few pics on my website. Click there and look for the link on What's New. I'll add more as I spend time with it. So check back often.

Very cool - thanks BR!