Howdy

New here just doing some research on how capable the CB1100 is



I'm wondering how the stock bike handles twisty, steep, dirty, pot holeishy back roads, the likes of which you find in the western Sierra Foothills of California. ( think Ward's Ferry & Sheep Ranch Rd if you know the area)


I'm a big oak (6ft5, 240ish) and I suspect I'll be spending money on suspension upgrades but I'm curious about how quick the CB steers and reacts..


any input would be great on how the rough stuff is handled.


Thanks!

Just found [url=http://motorbikewriter.com/homage-steve-mcqueens-great-escape-site/]this piece about The Great Escape. May interest some.

First thing I have learn a little and enjoy the pic from all the cool places people ride

Have 13 and putting a USB plug for phone and gps Where is the best place
To pick up the 12 around the batt or in the headlamp of doom With no anti lock brakes wiring. Look to be there Is that's a start Of corse switched 12

Thanks
Superhawk

Never heard of this one before. A clever new take on a boxer twin with an instrument layout reminiscent of a late 60's Jaguar.

http://blog.motorcycle.com/2014/08/18/mo...type-1-04/

How much do you like it?

Worth the money?

Does it have armor?

Buy it off the shelf or did they custom fit you for it?

Feel good the first time you put it on? or did it have to break in?

what kind of liner?

I really like the looks of them but for a frugal guy like me, that's a lot of moola!

The oil filter looks more exposed than the oil cooler and there is an oil cooler cover on the market. Has anyone seen an oil filter cover, chrome or otherwise?

Thanks in advance.

My other bike is a Husqvarna Strada that I have been gradually modifying into an Urban Assault Vehicle.

This bike is an example of globalization gone wild. It's a Swedish brand name, with a BMW engine designed by Rotax in Austria but built by Loncin in China. The frame and plastics are from Italy, the wheels and electrics are from BMW in Germany, and the whole thing was assembled at the same facility in northern Italy as the MV Agusta.

The picture is taken near Alki Beach in West Seattle on a typically beautiful summer day. (the people who tell you it rains all the time in Seattle are just trying to keep the over-population in check)

..and I´m going to pick it up in München, Germany next week. It is 400 km one way trip.

I hope for a cheap fun with this little bike, made in 1979. Also it will be a good company to my CB1100.

Did you get these in your country? Did you have one back then?

We visited Competition Accessories store in Rock Hill, SC on Wednesday. We left with two HJC helmets and an Oxford roll top Aqua bag.

I had been mulling over what type of tail bag to buy since getting my CB1100 and this one seems perfect. I wanted a bag that was waterproof; one that I wouldn't have to enclose in a cover when the weather turned bad. I wanted a lot of capacity; something that would hold a week's worth of gear. Most of all, I didn't want to spend a lot, cheapskate that I am.

This bag checked every box on my list. It is completely waterproof with a roll top and sealed seams. It has a 50 liters capacity, plenty for my needs. It comes with four D ring equipped straps that attach easily to the pegs on the CB side rails and a shoulder strap for easy carrying. Best of all, it was discounted $10 because the original packaging was missing.

http://www.compacc.com/p/oxford-aqua-all...-roll-bags

Found this the other day, seems like good advice, not sure I do it very well as I admit I seem to struggle through corners, looking for sand and potholes rather then looking where I want to go....they also mention this book (The Upper half of the Motorcycle) that "every" rider should read.
http://www.revzilla.com/hub-one-tip-look...o-remember

http://www.amazon.com/The-Upper-Half-Mot...1884313752