The 14 models have a trip computer which tells ( in two modes A& B ) mileage, gas used, average fuel mileage, and amt of gas left. I am continually amazed by the accuracy of this little computer, I mean being an old guy, I have to wonder how it measures the gas I use? Is it by weight? Or does it actually measure the fuel as it's fed thru the 4 throttle bodies? Or is there some other magical thing only young people would understand? Because it amazes me.

At any rate on last nights ride I was down to two bars and passing a station with a fairly good price on gas so I stopped and topped it off. Same procedure as every time, bike on the side stand, filling from downhill side with my left hand as I peer into the neck of the tank, fill until gas comes up into the neck and shut it off. I turned around and hung up the pump handle and the pump said I used 2.5 gals. Close cap, put key back in ignition, put tank bag back on, collect my receipt, fire it up and reach down to reset B mode which I use for the amount of miles on the tank ( A mode is for amount of miles driven daily as I record this figure in my log ). Anyhow B mode says I had driven 137.5 miles, push the button again and it said I had used 2.5 gallons ( exact same amount of gas I had just put back into the tank), push it again and it says I averaged 55 mpg. Same results I get when I plug the numbers into the calculator in my phone. Push the button again until miles on B mode pops up, and push and hold until it zeros, then push it back until I get to odometer. Ready to ride again.

I mean I can remember when we used to see how much gas we had left by opening the gas cap, rocking the bike back and forth between our thighs and listening for the volume of slosh we heard in the tank. Back when the bike would start sputtering and you'd reach down and turn it to reserve, Then when it quit altogether, you'd lay the bike down on it's left side to get the gas trapped on the right side of the tunnel over to the left petcock side. Then stand it back up and fire it up and ride another couple of miles, hopefully finding a gas station before you ran completely out.

Now your bike accurately keeps track of every drop in the tank. Like I said, these computers are simply amazing.

I was reading a thread elsewhere on this forum started by someone that just bought a CB1100. He was hoping for a lower VIN number, but did get the bike for a great price. It got me to thinking about numbers as they apply to the CB1100, motorcycling, and to life.

$9,999: That was the price I paid for my CB1100. (MSRP at the time.)

97: The "VIN number" of my CB1100. (At the moment, I can't remember all of the other letters and digits that precede the 97.)

24: The most important number associated with my CB1100. (This is the number of months that I've been able to enjoy my CB thus far, and counting.)

Long after $9,999 seems like chump change for a bike; Long after VIN numbers are contained in a microchip embedded into the frame (or a in a hologram, or some other technology I can't imagine); Long after motorcycles as we know them today have been replaced by electric bikes, the thing that will have mattered to most to me about my CB1100 is how much I was able to enjoy it.

People can always hold out for a lower price or a lower VIN number for that matter. There is nothing wrong with that. But on the flip side of things, finances willing: the sooner the better. None of us has any idea how much time we have actually have left on this planet to enjoy life and all that comes with it. Even if I knew back in 2013 that come 2015 I could pick up a new CB1100 for say $5,000 (half of what I paid back in 2013) I wouldn't trade out the past 24 months with the CB for such savings. It's just been such a great ride so far — both literally and figuratively.

That might be getting a bit deep and I didn't even ride my CB1100 today (the Hawk GT was chosen for that duty instead). However, when I got home to my family tonight we celebrated another number: 53. That's the number of years that I've now been around. 53 isn't exactly all that old. But I have now officially spent more time on this planet than my dad did. I watched him give up motorcycling due to the inherit dangers only to end up dying of a heart attack at 52 years of age.

It seems that one of the real tricks to enjoying life is to find the right "balance"of the things that matter. As I type this, the rest of my family is sound asleep. They are by far the most important thing in my life. While they're resting peacefully I tend to ponder this that or the other. There isn't a single time that I get on either of my bikes that I don't think about them before I take off. Just as my father did, I too realize that there are many risks involved with riding motorcycles. Even though I only just returned to riding 8 years ago motorcycling has brought a lot of enjoyment to my life. It's also taught me a number of good lessons. For me riding motorcycles can't compare with being a husband or a father. But as far as "other life experiences" go, it rates pretty highly. In that light owning and riding a CB1100 for the past 24 months has definitely been a real positive. (In fact, it's a big reason why the commute remains the highlight of my workday ) Still I sometimes wonder if I'll have to give up riding before I'm mentally ready to do so due to declining eyesight or for other health-related reasons. If that proves to be the case, I'll be even more grateful for the time I did get to ride.

Enough rambling for one night (my Tuesday night has now extended into Wednesday morning). Like most of you, I too enjoy this place and I remain grateful for the fact that I'm not the only CB1100-crazy knucklehead around. Stay safe out there and enjoy!

All the best,
Guth

So, I've known since I bought my older CB750K that it has had a very rough life. I bought it with a bent rod, bent needle jet, 3 mismatched needle jet settings, and bent valves from the PO not adjusting the cam chain tentioner. I knew this bike was not all original, based on the goofy turn signals that were on the bike that don't fit the year.

Long story short, I've had time to mess around with restoring this to a more factory look. I recently added the correct style front turn signals, next is the rear. I took off the goofy luggage rack that was on it, and was horrified by what I saw next.





I am really not sure how to go about repairing this frame damage, but it's clear that it's out of whack. Any ideas? Everything else seems to check out, and I have not noticed any dog tracking while riding it.

I am wondering if others have had a similar problem with Samurider due to the language barrier. I recently ordered the Comet II fairing and when I received the billing documents I found out they were all in Japanese. I wrote them explaining that "I might take a while filling out the credit card info. since I would first have to find someone that spoke Japanese to translate the material". However I did add, "If you could send me the info. in English then I would be able to send back my order form much faster." Am I the only one with this problem? I read all kinds of comments on how easy it is to do business with them, yet I am now confronted with a language problem I had not expected. I speak two languages, but neither is Japanese!

Honda is rebating $1500.

I'm working with a dealer who opened as follows:

$11,500 bike
$300 accessories (engine guards)
$300 destination
$250 doc fees
$35 title and tag

$12385 subtotal

-$1500 rebate

$10,885 net before sales tax

Thoughts on counteroffer?

I think I need therapy. When I see a new scratch or ding on my pride and joy I literally get depressed for a while. I think it really hurts my inner perfectionist, which I try not to be, because I know it's inevitable, but still....

I guess that's what happens when you have overly demanding parents growing up. Lol.

Maybe we can get a group therapy session going?

Back in the saddle again!

Anyone have a shot of their CB1100 with the Corbin seat installed and Corbin backrest in place?

I have one where I had them delete the backrest option and due to the lack of aftermarket alternatives, am considering ordering one with the backrest option in place.

The shots on the Corbin website are all pretty close and the only full shot shows the large donut hole backrest.

I'm obsessed with this NZI helmet. Wondering what you guys think as I'm also tempted to try modular.

Been trying to find a source for OptiGlanz cleaner but Amazon and other sites say it is no longer available. Anyone know where to buy?