Delighted you registered. Looking forward to reading your threads and posts. David

2014 cb1100ex (sae)




Any ideas, folks?!

From near the airbox, throttle body area.
Although may have fallen from somewhere else.

Cheers clever clogs!

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$15,000? “Like new”?

Earlier this year I made a video explaining how I swapped the rear wheel and swingarm of my bike. I just recently finished swapping the front to a 17” as well so I’ll put all the info in one place here. 
Rear wheel
This isn’t as helpful if you’re using the stock swing arm. I know a 5.5” wheel fits but I never checked it for chain alignment and caliper spacing. 
https://youtu.be/X8-ZlXAvmRc?is=7S_Iw0Z4hDjV_rsi

Front wheel is pretty straightforward. So I’ll just list the parts you need. 
-IIRC 2014-2020 MT09 front wheel
   -try to find one with rotors cuz buying them separate isn’t cheap. 
-(2)vmx 20mmx40mmx12mm non standard bearings
-a spacer for in between the bearings in the wheel
   -94mm length
   -20.1mm ID
   -I don’t recall the OD but it doesn’t have to be that big. I would consider putting a shoulder on one or both sides so the spacer doesn’t get too “lost” inside the wheel. 
    -included below is a picture of the stock mt09 bearing spacer. 
-(4) m8x1.25x40mm caliper bolts. I used Belmetric
*-(2) dust/oil seals 93102-25017-00
      *assuming you damage them 
      replacing the bearings like I did
-(4) caliper spacers 
     -16.6mm OD
     -8.4mm ID
     -5.7mm length
As to not confuse people who drive on the wrong side of the road, instead of passengers side/driver side, I’ll refer to brake lever side vs clutch lever side of the bike. 
-clutch lever side spacer
     -24.5mm OD
     -20.1mm ID
     -19.3mm length
-brake lever side 
     -28mm up against the fork
     -Stepped down to 24.5mm for the
       dust seal
     -20.1mm ID
     -22.45mm length

-remove old bearings from the wheel. If you don’t have a bearing puller, just use a flat head working around the bearing to evenly tap it out. 
-repeat for other bearing
-place bearings in the freezer for a while to allow them to shrink. Use a hair dryer or heat gun(careful of the paint with this option) to heat the area the bearing sits in. 
-find a socket that’s as close to the OD of the bearing as possible without being bigger.  When you tap it in, you don’t want to damage the races of the bearing. 
-take the bearing out of the freezer and quickly place it into the heated section and using the socket to tap it until seated. 
-BE SURE TO ADD THE BEARING SPACER BEFORE SEATING THE OTHER BEARING!!!! 
-repeat the bearing procedure for the other side. 
-You can probably use the same socket to seat the dust/oil seals. Put some grease on them before installing so they don’t tear. 
-assuming you got a wheel with good rotors, it should be ready for install. 
-front wheel removal is easiest with a front stand but some blocks under the frame should work. 
-(2) 12mm bolts hold on each caliper have to come out. Pull the calipers off and just let them dangle gently as to not scratch your wheel. 
-Loosen the (4) axle pinch bolts at the bottom of the forks (iirc they’re 6mm Allen)
-loosen the axel bolt by using a 17?mm Allen on the clutch lever side and a 22?mm socket on the bolt. 
-remove the bolt and slide the axle out. 
-if it’s dirty, clean and reapply a thin layer of grease
-slide the spacers into the seals of the wheel (the tire will be directional so verify which side is which)
-slide the axle back in through the forks and wheel. 
-slide calipers onto the rotors 
    If the rotors are thicker you may have to push the pistons back in to make this easier. Be sure to remove the master reservoir cover while you do this. 
-install the caliper spacer between the fork ears and the caliper and install the bolts. 
Torque specs:
Caliper bolts 23ftlb
Front axle bolt 44ftlb
Front axle pinch bolts 19ftlb

If you need new pads, this is a good time to replace them. Either way, make sure to bed the pads to the new rotors. Get to a nice quiet stretch of road and do 10x 30mph-5mph with light pressure then 10x 40mph-5mph using more pressure. Don’t come to a full stop while doing these. Ride around for a few minutes using as little front brake as possible. Some pads  may require more brake in after that. 

Yay!! That’s it.

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Texas Hill Country: Milton Reimers Ranch Park

To put it in perspective, Texas is twice as large as Germany and 25% larger than France. It is a big place. A lot of folks picture the state as one giant, flat Hollywood desert, but it holds completely different worlds. Most Texans identify far more with their specific region than the state as a whole.



The Hill Country once was a shallow sea. Our small family farm is located there. We often find seashells and fossils in our pastures. Today, we have rolling limestone hills, spring-fed rivers, live Oaks, and historic towns scattered about.  For my first CB1100 ride in the Lone Star State, I decided to travel to the Milton Reimers Ranch Park. It has been 15 years since I rode in Texas. I wanted to reacquaint myself with the twisty roads, narrow pavement, and water crossings. The chip seal and asphalt concrete roads are different than what I rode on in the East Bay. I wanted a quiet ride with no drama.

I was ready when the sun was rising on the farm:



The animals do not know what to think about the motorcycle. This baby deer was particularly curious, or perhaps simply wanted more deer corn for breakfast:



I inspected my motorcycle and gear. Both were good to go, as was my mindset. I still struggle with taking selfies. I guess that is what happens when you do not start until you are in your sixties!





The journey began in Round Mountain, TX, with the Milton Reimers Ranch Park as the destination. The round trip was about 35 miles on back roads. Because I was leaving at dawn, I was confident I would have the road to myself. Later in the day, I would probably share the road with a Ford F250 loaded up with teenagers, listening to Megadeth, headed to one of countless lakes. The road is never congested, but I wanted to stop and take a few pictures without worrying about anything. Also, it gets hell-hot later in the day:



Round Mountain is a community of 200 people. Most are retired. As is common in rural Texas, everyone I have met is polite, helpful, and loves the land. If you stretch the definition, I live in a subdivision with an average lot size of 10 acres. I live at the “top” of Round Mountain on a seven-acre horse farm. Long ago, the mountains gave way to hills. We maintain our own roads, drill water wells, and look out for one another. No one is overtly pushy or aggressive, but we take care of what needs doing without waiting on someone from the gov’ment to intervene. Here is the road that leads to our entry gate, complete with a cattle guard. It is common throughout the area:



Although the maps suggest that the road to Milton Reimers is straight, it actually turns frequently, just not dramatically. It is also “hilly” by Hill Country Standards:



I stopped along the way to take a few pictures to document the scenery and to check out the motorcycle. Both were great:





If anyone has watched Yellowstone, Milton Reimers Ranch shares a similar story arc.



It began life as a 2,500-acre working ranch founded by the Reimer family in 1893. In the 1960s, Milton inherited the ranch. He and his wife had a philanthropic bent and started making portions available to the public. As the years passed, they became increasingly concerned about developer encroachment and the changes that might happen around their property and all that meant for the region.

Although it was a profitable ranch, Milton offered the land to Travis County in hopes that it would forever remain intact and would provide a buttress against subdivisions dotting the landscape. It worked.

I love this ride because once I enter the Ranch, I can park in one of several properly maintained parking lots complete with bathrooms, rest areas, tables, and barbecue pits. I can also hike to streams, ponds, and rivers that have well-maintained paths. Park Rangers attend to everything and gently enforce reasonable rules:





I turned off the iPhone on the way back and used dead reckoning to get home. I was not sure which road I was on, but it did not matter. I knew the direction from the sun, and that was good enough. With plenty of gas in the tank, I let myself indulge.



Welcome to the Hill Country. Happy Labor Day. David

Thank you, everyone, for your support and concern after the fire and my unplanned move to Texas. A brief update follows:

I spent a solid month disassembling my CB1100EX, inspecting everything, scrubbing away corrosive chemical/smoke residue, and carefully reassembling. I am happy to report the CB1100EX is rock solid and running beautifully.







The Relocation: With the motorcycle mechanically sound once more, I engaged Motorcycle Movers for the transport to Texas. Rationally, I knew they were the premier transport provider in the nation. Emotionally, I still fretted, hoping that nothing would happen in transit. I was delighted to see the truck door open, see the motorcycle on the same pallet, and grateful for the care the gentlemen took in unloading it properly.



The Gear Reality: Unfortunately, all of my riding gear (helmets, protective jackets, airbag vest, gloves, boots, and luggage) had to be written off and discarded. Fabric, leather, and foam absorb toxic particulates from chemical-house smoke; gear simply cannot become a delivery vehicle for poisoning my lungs and skin on rides. I wept a little while I was taking the gear to the appropriate facility for hazardous materials, but personal safety is non-negotiable.

Navigating Insurance Coverage & Letting Go: The maze of four separate insurance entities proved enlightening: between corporate exclusions, high homeowners deductibles, and third-party policy limits, there was no easy recovery. While I had legal paths to pursue the neighbors responsible, I simply did not have it in me. They are dealing with their own aftermath, and life is too short to spend months in small claims court at the expense of things far more enjoyable, like riding.

So what three practical lessons did I take away?

1. Chemical smoke is aggressive: Fire aftermath is not just about heat damage. It leaves corrosive particulates on aluminum, chrome, and wiring. A thorough teardown, deep clean, and protective treatment is the proper response to ensure that a motorcycle truly survives a structure fire for years to come.
   
2. Reassess your gear coverage: Do not assume that standard homeowner, renter, or auto policies easily cover dedicated riding gear. If you carry premium helmets, airbags, and armored apparel, consider endorsements on your motorcycle policy or self-insurance.
   
3. Stuff happens: Deal with it in a pragmatic, compassionate way: Metal can be cleaned, gear can be replaced, but time is far too valuable to spend anchored in frustration.
   

Thought it would be wise to save the info as to where previous rallies were held

2015  North Carolina

2016  Virginia

2017  Arkansas

2018  Kentucky

2019  West Virginia

2020  Pennsylvania

2021  Ohio

2022  North Carolina

2023  Virginia

2024  North Carolina

2025  Tennessee

2026  Wisconsin

Some people know from my for sale post. But I got my hands on a new 2026 CB1000f

I have been drooling and waiting for one of these bikes, and today I got to bring it home.
Found it it 2 hours away, and ended up trailering it home because I figured 2 hours of i5 and on/off rain wasn't great for a break in ride.
Got it back home and took it for about a 20-22 mile ride. As soon as I got it back to the garage, the fan started kicking up full speed and I have this lovely engine oil warning light. So now I'll be waiting to hear from the warranty department. I checked engine oil and coolant which looks fine. So I am thinking either a bubble in the system, or a faulty sensor at best.

First impressions of the bike. It feels very light and agile. tip in is nice and smooth and it feels confident as can be. Comfort level is through the roof. This factory seat is hands down the best seat I've ever felt. Ergos, feel just right. I was thinking maybe lower bars eventually, but I'll probably leave it just as it is. Suspension feels much sportier then the CB1100, but still smooth and compliant, I haven't yet tried adjusting it any but I will. Power delivery is fantastic, it really likes to go and wants to go. Sport drive mode and low speed throttle inputs feel kind of choppy which I've read is a normal experience with newer throttle by wire bikes, and can be tuned out, but its much less noticeable when riding it at higher speeds, and using standard vs sport. I haven't had much chance to mess with the assists and tech stuff yet. the paint and color look so much better in person then pictures give it justice. The sound of this machine is by far the most surprising part besides comfort. Honda apparently put different length air tunnels to the cylinder for "added character". It works, you get this fantastic old school intake noise when you get on it, part of me keeps debating on a slip on or not for it because of that. But, I probably will once/if arrow makes one similar to the one for our 1100s. Just as long as it doesn't overpower that intake noise too badly. Hopefully soon, I'll get this error fixed by the warranty people and can get you guys a walk around and video of it out in action.

Thank you for the privilege of hosting the 2026 rally. I have a lot to say about it and will do so in another thread. I thought a good idea that we start right away discussing the 2027 rally and most important its location.

Will put up a survey soon enough for right now. Let’s just throw ideas out. Love to hear everybody’s comments. I know it seems soon but having done this twice now the sooner the host knows that he or she is hosting the better so let’s let’s talk!