OK. Just ordered the Corbin seat. I'm still getting used to the riding position (transitioning from low cruisers), and read enough to want to try this seat. I know that some have complained that it is too hard, but I've rode enough bicycles to know that firm can be better than too soft.

I didn't order a passenger backrest yet. I'd rather ride solo, but being single sometimes a man's got to do what a man's got to do.

I'll probably order the Honda rack next, and any lady who wants to ride can use a duffel that I'll more than likely have strapped to it.

I'm trying to keep this bike pretty minimal. I've always had winshields, bags, backrests.... But this time, I'm just trying to keep it pretty clean. If I do get wind protection, it will be a small screen. If I want to take a trip, I know that I can strap enough gear to a rack. I've got a tank bag that I keep a few day things in, so I don't want saddlebags this time.

I need some advice - I used to have a 2012 CB1100 and had the Honda rack that fitted - no problem. I sold it and got a 2015 CB1100 EX with spokes and new seat. I was told the old Honda rack would fit - it doesn't. Then got another rack from Honda accessory catalogue it - black with hand grips and comes with a 37 litre top box. That does not fit!

I then got to look at the fitting guide for the Honda CB1100 EX rack in chrome - and see that you need to fit another "garnich" i.e. bracket that is provided plus a million spacers etc.

Then i had a good look at my bike and the new EX seat has a deeper valance which means the hand grips and indicators have to drop an inch or so.

It seems if I got the old type seat I could use my old Honda rack if I removed the bracket that drops to hand grips to allow the new EX seat to fit.

This is a bit long winded but has anybody else had a look in this area? I am just about to order a new Honda chrome rack (at huge expense) for the EX.

Appreciate any advice!!!

Regards Landy

CB1100 already has near perfect styling IMO.. so I need nothing to add so far.
Instead, I just spray plasti-dip on the side cover to make it a bit different looking.
Purpose is leave the red color only on the fuel tank.

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Plasti-dip is easy to apply, also easy to remove(peel off) because it's kind of rubber/urethan material.
(I did it on my car wheels -Wrangler JKU- and it stays strong over 4 years.)

Weather has just been, perfect. Started from Deals Gap Resort and went to Highland via 28. Had a chuckle; while at Highland, filled up with gas and went inside for a cold drink. By the counter where mason jars filled with N.C. backwoods refreshments. Lol never seen that before. Sorry, no photos of the mason jars.

Bridge in background is where 28 crosses over. This is shortly afters leaving Deals Gap.
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28 - boat ramp next to road
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28 rounding corner, leading up to bridge
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Just past Fontana Dam traveling SouthEast
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Still heading towards Highland
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Dry Falls
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Just around the corners of Dry Falls, is Bridal Vail Falls. Not what I expected at all.
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No pictures on the return trip, but just trying to get you guys fired up about seeing this for yourself. So much more to see, these are just some highlights.

At the moment, I'm living in an apartment. If everything goes well, I'll be purchasing some land and building a metal building with an apartment later this year. (I'm single, so this seems perfect for me right now)

I keep my bike under the covered parking. What cover are you guys without garages using? I know that nothing is perfect without a dry garage, but I mostly just want to keep the stray cats off and just cover the bike when I'm parked for a few days. Where I live is very humid, so it needs to breathe a little.

Just got a present in the mail from Mr. T

Took just about a month total to arrive total. I wasn't exactly sure I would like the red pipping that I added but I think it matches the red stripe on the tank well enough. Took it for a ride and it worked well. It was a little slippery, but it is new leather so that can be expected.

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I've been back a week now so it's past time for a report. Twisp is a small town in the Methow valley in north central Washington state. I've been there before years ago, in winter, to use as a base camp for cross country skiing. HWY 20 (know as the "North Cascades Highway") is one of the most amazing ways to travel across the mountains and passes through Twisp.
This trip was an experiment to see if Lesli and I could comfortably vacation on the bike for more than a day ride. Happily, except for the ugliness of the luggage that long predates the CB (and Lesli for that matter), we had a fantastic time! For the 4 days we were out a total of around 550 miles, so we didn't push it hard. The rain wasn't much of an issue, a good thing to learn for vacationing most of the year in the Pacific NW, and the sun actually was out the whole 200 miles home! The way my bags work over the passenger seat raises Lesli about 3", which she loved. The increased distance to her foot pegs and ability to see over my head (at least a little), along with a sheep skin pad I'd found in my garage made for longer times between her need to get off and walk around. Also we stopped for many many pics.
From Seattle up I-5 to 530 (Mountain Loop HWY). Many of you may have heard of of the tragedy a year and a half ago when the town of Oso was covered by a mud slide, lots of death and sadness. The first pic is from the site of the destruction.
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Then on the way up to the pass near Ross Lake.

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A little closer to the Rainy Pass, the 1st of 2 passes.
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On the eastern slopes the town of Winthrop is 8 miles north of Twisp and a little bigger.
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The Idle-A-While Motel in Twisp.
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Lots of rides to take, and places to walk.
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Went for ride/walk to Pipestone Canyon. My 1st gravel road on the CB, and my 1st stream crossing.
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Campbell Lake was the trail head.
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Last year there was a large forest fire that the canyon was on the edge of. The view of the cliffs benefited.
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Then it was time to come home. Snow at Washington Pass closed a great viewpoint road.

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Thanks for looking.Jon Z

There is a restaurant we like to ride to in Portsmouth Ohio. Full name The Scioto Ribber, we just call it "Ribbers" and about 4 times a year we make the pilgrimage there on our bikes for one of their 16 oz ribeye steak dinners. We call the "Ribber Runs". Beautiful slabs of meat (you can also get chicken or pork) cooked outside over hickory wood and seasoned to perfection. Comes with warm rolls, a potato (baked or sweet), and either beans (baked or green), applesauce or slaw (German or creamy). 177 miles round trip from my house but worth every minute in the saddle as the roads to and from roll thru some of the most beautiful area in southern Ohio, Shawnee State Forest. Forested ridges, sparkling streams and lakes, plenty of elevation changes, lots of curves and very little traffic. Today we did our first Ribber Run of the year. Myself, my younger brother and my son.

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about 60 degrees when we left home, about 80 when we returned. What a great day!

Anyone have experience with the Moto-Tuner LED taillight-integrated turn signal setup? Searched the forum but didn't see anything so I'm guessing the answer is "no".

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I moved to the west coast - brought nothing but some clothes and my CB! Starting a new.