Came across this video on Youtube about a motorcycle helmet being developed in Russia that features a heads-up display giving map and turn-by-turn audible directions via a Siri-like voice recognition technology. Very intriguing. Expected cost: $2K. So, would you?

http://youtu.be/wCfjX-KEWmA

Anyone who knows how to embed a YouTube video, please feel free to do so with this one.

I don't know if anyone has done this yet but I think a set of Business Casual slacks with kevlar reinforcement would be a huge hit for people who motorcycle commute to work. Like dockers but a little slimmer fit. Why hasn't anyone done this yet?? I'm getting tired of having to change everyday lol

I got these footpegs in my last order from Mr. T. One of the items was back ordered and holding up the rest of my order since I didn't want to pay separate shipping. I started thinking about getting some new footpegs since I am not a fan of rubber covered pegs. These were about the same price as the other item that was backordered, so I figured what the heck.

These are advertised as 10mm up and back, but they feel maybe a little forward compared to stock and about the same height. I think the smaller profile of these lends itself to that and my boot heel seems to fit the contour better. They are nicely CNC machined with a knurled texture similar to the brake pedal. I probably could have found a similar style peg for less, but I am happy.

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Hello everyone,

DISCLAIMER: Ensure you check with your local law enforcement agency before adding any mods I suggest. One person had the nerve to post that I should be careful with advise, get a life. I don't ride your bike and am not responsible for anyone's actions.

I've added a Spirit windshield, new mirrors, TourMaster and Saddleman bags, Kuryakyn Large ISO-Pegs (Highway pegs w/custom bracket), throttle assistant for applying gas without numbness, 2 blue LED lights under the gas tank that are only visible from the side, one each side - yellow LED strips on the windshield facing backwards at blinker level so cars next to you can see your signal for lane change and one 13" red LED strip under the back seat so I have two brake lights, the LED is very bright and people know you are stopping.

The bags and windshield were on my 1984 Honda V30 Magna and fit fine. You'll find that if you document your bikes dimensions, you can make your own brackets and attach almost anything to it. I mounted a universal luggage rack to the V30 easily. These bikes need a back rest and luggage rack for sure. Corbin has a really nice seat for this bike. It has a backrest for both riders and is a little over $500. It's worth it for me, the stock seat isn't very comfortable at all!

Sorry for the thread title, my 2 yo grandson has to watch a movie by that name every Friday when I babysit him, but thought it was appropriate title for today's ride.

Day started off at 17 degrees but by the time I took off it was 25. I was snug riding the ST and wearing my electrics. About 20 miles from home on the other side of the county, I passed this creek which had this cool multi tiered partially frozen waterfall. The pic does not do it justice. it was stunning

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while taking a picture of it, my brother happened to come by in his pick up and offered to snap a pic of me. (notice I am parked on the "Cormanus" side of the road lol) the falls is over the hill behind me in this pic about 30 feet down.

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Since we are both technically retired and had nowhere to be, we decided to go warm up with some of Cinti's famous Skyline Chili.
After lunch, he went home and I continued up the road a ways until I crossed a bridge with a neat frozen creek behind it. Another pic opportunity.

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Further along there was a place where there were holes in the ice and the flowing creek water was burbling thru the holes and disappearing back under the ice only to resurface in a new hole. Again the pic just does not do it justice.

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Winter has it's own beauty for motorcyclists, if you are willing to look for it.

73 miles on todays ride.

What I think I might like to do: add highway pegs to my bike that are strong enough to protect my bike in the event of a drop OR add sliders that are long enough and positioned in a manner in which they could serve as highway pegs.

What I don't want to do: fabricate mounting plate or brackets. Add crash bars.

Any thoughts, links, or pics on this subject?

Thanks!

I ordered one of the polished alloy sprocket covers from the 2014 DLX for my 2013 since that black plastic cover was just so unsightly to me. As some of you know, only the top 2 mounting holes line up. It seems that most who have retrofitted this part to a 2013 leave the bottom bolt out or bolt it to the cover. I planned to do the same until I got it all bolted up and there was enough wiggle in the cover that it felt like the cover was going to rattle around.

So, I dug out of my bicycle parts bin a stainless steel bracket used for attaching a cargo rack to a bike. I cut a small section and Dremeled the slot so the factory bolt fit through and positioned it like so such that the bolt hole in the new cover lines up with the bracket.
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The bottom of the cover is open so that you can fish a nut and washer on the back side of my bracket. Here it is all mounted up. Look, now it's a 6 speed!
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I need to get the bike out for some updated photos on my mods photo thread. Here you can see my newly installed TSR Sport Peg. I'll write about those later.
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I recently bought the Comet fairing Huladog was selling, that came with a clear standard windscreen, and also the optional taller tinted "touring" screen.
It was pretty obvious, even unassembled, that the touring screen was much cooler looking, so that's how I put it together and mounted it on the bike. Yes, the "cool" factor was there, and I loved the look, but I found I was getting a lot of wind and turbulence right at about face level, and a fair amount of wind roar along with it. Regardless, I rode it like that for a few rides since it looked pretty sharp.
Well, some common sense finally kicked in, and I swapped out the touring screen for the shorter standard version. HUGE improvement. Much calmer air at speed, finally resulting in more "clean" air hitting me about mid to high chest area over 70 mph, and WAY less noise all around. I'm even getting used to - and liking - the look.
Just FYI, I'm about 6', so your results may vary due to height, position on the bike, etc., but I thought I'd share this for anyone who was considering ponying up for the optional windscreen, thinking it would be an improvement at speed...

Hello all. New here. I’ve been hunting for a used 2013 CB1100 in Colorado, and I’m excited to get one soon. I love the classic body and inline 4 engine. However, I do plan on modifying it a bit to give it more of that old school UJM look. The Whitehouse K-10 kit looks sweet, but a bit pricey for me. So, I had a couple of questions for you all. One, has anyone seen any pics of the Whitehouse K-10 tank with the standard seat (or the Deluxe seat)? Most of the picks I have seen of bikes with the K-10 tank are with the retro seat added. I’m not sure if it would look right with the standard, but would like to see an example. Also, does anyone know if the 2014 Deluxe seat would fit the 2013 standard CB1100? The 2014 Deluxe seat is a little more to my liking than the standard 13, but not sure if it would fit the standard 13. Lastly, anyone who has ordered parts from Samurider to the US, how is customs? Is it expensive (never ordered anything large from overseas)? Thanks!

This kit includes an aluminum rear Fender ,License Plate Bracket & tailight (clear lens with red leds)

Takashi from Samurider can get this kit even though it is not on his website and retails at $260.00 shipped depending on exchange rate...



Will Do a review when mine gets here mid february.

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