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Belgium again
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B401 Offline
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Belgium
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Belgium again
Hi everyone!

Just over a week ago I took over Riko's CB1100 EX, whom you could follow back in 2015, while he was putting on some interesting unique mod's to this beautiful bike.

My part of the story with this gem will less be about modifying the bike, though Watson CB1100 from Aalst/BE also triggered some very nice modifications to his new 2017 version.
I guess my story might be more about how I will take the bike on my continued travels.

I'm a late blossomer, as far as motorcycling is concerned.
Up until some years ago, I was much more into driving oldtimer cars (old Saab 90/900's, an old Audi 80, or a fantastic wicked MB280CE), and only 5 years ago, at the age of 37, I started my first rides on an old but very well preserved Honda CM125 Custom. I drove a 15K kms with this bike for little over half a year (could do that with my car licence within Belgium's borders), and then got my A-licence (unlimited) in only 14 days, after which I purchased my first 'real' bike in February 2014 to begin my motorcycle adventure: a big red Honda CB Seven Fifty (F2) from 1993 (in US = Nighthawk), together with almost exactly a twin version from 1992 (for parts).

Over a period of 3,5 years I took the bike on numerous lenghty and crazy trips across Europe (I use it both for work and leisure, often (ideally!) combined), until mid March 2018, after almost 100K kms, I decided it was time to move over to its bigger sister, the beautiful CB1100 EX (2014 version).

I really enjoyed my CB750, but often being put to the limit on trips on which others would generally use a Honda Africa Twin or similar (due to road conditions or adverse weather conditions in remote areas), I had to admit the CB750 just lacked a little more power, a litte more zest, a little better handling (what an agile bike the CB1100 is!!), so it really made sense for me to start looking for a suitable, performant retro successor in my fleet.

A mutual friend (a very good motor mechanic) brought me into contact with forum member Riko, who was at that time looking for a new, safe and foremost loving home for his CB11, as he had chosen to spend some years on a new type of bike.
We quickly and nicely sealed a good deal for both of us, and the rest is history. Riko is happy his CB11 will be in good hands, I'm very happy with the new upgrade, we live close-by, so hey, we can always sip a nice whiskey and continue to gaze at this jewel, if need be ;-).

I'm now installing the side carriers for my old H&B Junior (40) side cases, and will hopefully soon be able to feed you with nice travel stories, as I'm about to take this beautiful bird on my future trips.

Safe travels, everyone!
and all very best from Ghent, BE

[i]I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel's sake. The great affair is to move. [/i] (Robert Louis Stevenson)

Honda CB1100 EX (2014)
[size=xx-small][size=xx-small]ex Honda CB Seven Fifty (F2) (1992 + 1993), ex Honda CM125 Custom (1991)[/size][/size]
(This post was last modified: 04-03-2018 03:12 PM by B401.)
04-03-2018 02:41 PM
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The ferret Offline
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Ohio
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RE: Belgium again
Hello Howdy and welcome to the forum. GReat intro Thumbs Up

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04-03-2018 03:26 PM
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Lord Popgun Offline
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RE: Belgium again
Welcome B401! Glad you and Rico are both happy and riding!

If you come to a fork in the road, take it!
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04-03-2018 03:47 PM
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3rdbike Offline
1st Service Completed

Solomon, KS
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RE: Belgium again
Welcome to the forum, B401! I really enjoyed your intro story! As with any well-written story, you've me wanting more!

It's all practice.....

'17 CB1100 EX
'15 VFR 800
'97 R1100RT
04-03-2018 05:16 PM
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Cormanus Offline
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Queensland, Australia
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RE: Belgium again
G'day and welcome, B401. Again. Good intro. And good to hear Riko's bike has gone to a good home.
04-03-2018 05:44 PM
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Banned Offline
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I love a good motorcycle adoption story.

I look forward to reading your adventures.
04-03-2018 07:13 PM
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tuareg Offline
1st Service Completed

Germany
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RE: Belgium again
Welcome, B401... Safe riding with the CB!

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04-04-2018 12:54 AM
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Watson-cb1100 Offline
Break-In Period

Belgium
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Belgium again
Welcome B401,

A lot of success and happiness with the new bike.

Hopefully we see each other one time on the road

Greetings from oiljst.


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04-04-2018 08:48 AM
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B401 Offline
Break-In Period

Belgium
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RE: Belgium again
(04-04-2018 08:48 AM)Watson-cb1100 Wrote:  Welcome B401,

A lot of success and happiness with the new bike.

Hopefully we see each other one time on the road

Greetings from oiljst.


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Hey Watson, watch your back, amigo...
I was even born in Oiljst! ;-) (never lived there, though)
We'll catch up for sure on the road some time ahead.

Grtz!

[i]I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel's sake. The great affair is to move. [/i] (Robert Louis Stevenson)

Honda CB1100 EX (2014)
[size=xx-small][size=xx-small]ex Honda CB Seven Fifty (F2) (1992 + 1993), ex Honda CM125 Custom (1991)[/size][/size]
04-04-2018 01:37 PM
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