The CB1100 Community Forum

Greetings All, I'm thinking about a Kaoko throttle friction-lock for my bike. I had one on a Suzi Wee-Strom and thought it worked fine. Kaoko's website doesn't list a CB1100 yet so they have advised this: is the handlebar I.D. 17mm or 19mm? I know the O.D. is 7/8" which is a smige more than 22mm. I'm inclined to believe 19mm.

Has anyone taken this measurement before? I thought I would ask before I removed the bar end and measured myself.

I must say, just have about 500mi on my new bike and I think its the best riding bike I've ever owned. I really love this bike.

Thx to all for your time.

Good Rides! SeaFlea.

I had one on my VStrom 1000 and loved it. But the CB has trick bar ends to reduce vibes, and I decided not to add one. And the CB throttle is much lighter than the Vee's, so I really haven't missed it.

Twisted Throttle has the right Kaoko listed in their CB section, so fitment should be no problem.

Good point Spaceman. I may look at another friction lock.

Thanks, SeaFlea

(06-08-2014, 11:14 PM)The Spaceman_imp Wrote: [ -> ]I had one on my VStrom 1000 and loved it. But the CB has trick bar ends to reduce vibes, and I decided not to add one. And the CB throttle is much lighter than the Vee's, so I really haven't missed it.

Twisted Throttle has the right Kaoko listed in their CB section, so fitment should be no problem.

The I.D. of the bar is 17.55 mm. The Kaoko listed in Twisted's web site is 19 mm and does not fit. I tried the 17 mm and it was too loose and did not stay in.They are working on a solution.

I contacted Kaoko after the model they list for the CB100 (HND30-19) didn't fit. Their response:

"Could you please provide us with the following. Also specify if you have aftermarket grips, hand guards or handle bars fitted.
Measurements – please be accurate and use a Vernier calliper:
Handle Bar Internal Diameter (ID)
Handle Bar Outside Diameter (OD)
Specification of OEM bar weight fastener / bolt

On receipt of the above information I will advise what product will be suitable for your bike and specific throttle / hand guard assembly.
If we do not have a stock / shelf product item available we will then quote on the practicality and cost of a custom development."

Since they are asking such detailed and specific questions it sounds to me like they haven't made a unit for our bike yet. Found the throttle lock useful on previous bikes, rocker gets in way sometimes and other times just can't get adjusted right.

On my Ural I have a piece of cord hanging from the rearview mirror that I can wrap around handlebar in the gap between grip and bar to act as a friction lock. Hate to go so old tech on the CB1100.

Couple guys at the rally had variations of this and all said they worked good

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