well it was on and off shower today, i finaly caught a break from the rain and decided to take the bike back to where i keep it so i can take the truck back home since the weather was going to be bad for the next couple of days and i might need to go out, and i need to go grocery shopping and ect. fair enough i decided to where a chest and back protecter vest, a columbia rain jacket just incase it rains on my way there and my jeans and boots and set out to my destination. as im driving through a wooded reservation i find myself being tail gated by some white car. i tried speeding up a bit, i did not want to go too fast since it was my first time driving in wet conditions. the person still kept on my ass so as i was getting ready to pull to the side the person illegally passes me causing me to swerve, losing traction on the rear wheel and going down. i hit the pavement with the bike, managed to slide off from underneath for about 5 to 10 ft doing the superman pose and came to a stop. at which point i look up and the car didnt even bother stopping and was gone around the corner. i got up moved the bike to the side of the road to expect myself and the bike. i only suffered some road rash and a swollen knee, the bike damage wasnt so bad either. i am mainly upset that the person didnt even bother to see if i was alive or not. the bike looks like it could get fixed but to be honest i hope it get totaled, after the hit i cant really look at it the same.

here is the worst of the wounds i got


and heres some pics of the damage

Just wanted to run this by you guys to see if I'm nuts or not.

When the CB1100 suspension starts to feel harsh and jarring (and I start thinking of fiddling with the preload or worse, spending $ for replacement shocks) I remember to check the tire pressure.

Find out they're both maybe 5-6 pounds low, so I pump them back up to 36 front/42 rear and then the stock suspension seems relatively plush, compliant and composed again.

Seems sort of counter-intuitive if you ask me.

Higher (proper) tire pressure seems to make the ride compliant as if the road shocks are now able to be absorbed by the suspension as designed. Low tire pressure and the ride seems harsh like the road shocks don't get transmitted to the suspension although you would think the softer sidewalls would absorb road shocks.

Am I nuts?

On my previous BMW R1200RT it was sensitive to tire pressure and turn-in/handling definitely improved running higher that spec'd pressures. Before that my Street Glide needed proper tire pressure just to turn-in at all.

Just wondering if anyone else noticed something similar?

Aloha,
Huladog

Some pictures of the small mods on my 13 CB1100.

*Corbin Seat.
The first Corbin I had was on a 2009 Triumph Bonnie. Corbin tells you that the seat may seem rather hard until you put about 2k miles on it, and they are right. After it breaks in it is very comfortable. This time I went for the leather, not vinyl, and it is proving well worth the cost.

The original seat was just too soft and my butt would sink down into the foam comfortably, but that same foam would then push up on 'the boys' and after awhile became very uncomfortable. OUCH!
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*Forward Footrests.
These are passenger foot pegs from a 83 CB450A mounted to some good steel brackets purchased at the local hardware store drilled and bent to fit. The foam covering, same stuff used to cover hot water pipes, keeps them from getting pitted and rusting.

They do the job, and I only ever use them one at a time on longer rides.
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*Handlebar Risers.
From a 96 Honda Magna. They raised the bar up about 2 inches and back about 1 inch. I had to reroute the front brake line behind the triple tree, but the wires and clutch line worked out just fine.

I would like to bring them up another inch or so but that will require at least extending the upper brake line or replacing the original with two separate lines or a custom line. I think I'll wait on that for awhile.
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*Rear Shocks.
I guess I just don't weigh enough (150 lbs) because the only way I could get the rear shocks to work was to lift up and plop down real hard. They are just too stiff for a good safe ride. I'm just not into hard tails and skiddering around corners.

These are from a Harley XL1200. They are softer and as a bonus they dropped the rear about 1 inch. I had to replace the Harley bushings with Honda CB1100 parts and use small washers to space the lower bolts out about 1/8 inch so the larger stock washers would not push directly on the chrome of the shock when tightened down.
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*Slipstreamer S-02 Spirit Windscreen.
This is a nice windshield. If you want something more than a small screen you might want to consider one of these.

At first I had it mounted higher up and back further but it created to much turbulence on me. Where it is now is just about perfect, no turbulence, good airflow, and it even keeps the wind of my hands. I've had the bike up over 95 mph with no ill effects due to this shield. Perfect for cruising or commuting. It does not feel like I'm plowing air either.
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My next mod will be changing the front sprocket to 19 teeth.

tintoy

I'm new to the forum and recently purchased a 2014 standard CB. I've been following mods done by the members...especially CIP57 and Ridem32 because of the ECU flashes. I have a basic idea of what I want from the bike. In fact, I've already ordered the full Yoshi and a K&N filter. I will have the ECU flashed when I'm closer to the initial break in completion. I would like to install all the mods together to realize the best gains at once. My questions are relating to the ECU flash and intake mods.
1. I was looking at the TSR air box funnel as well as the 4 smaller intake funnels from TSR ($$$. It seems that those 4 funnels open up a deliberate air restriction that Honda has on the intake. My question is: Will those 4 funnels really help (Samurider dyno chart says they will)? They are a bit spendy and I don't want parts just for the sake of having them. I have seen the post from CIP57 about the cheaper air box mod...by-passing TSR all together. That may be my route as well if there is not a good argument for the TSR parts.

2. Besides the full Yoshi and intake mods, will the ECU flash alone take care of my fuel needs? I see that a lot of folks are using the Power Commander for fuel needs but saw a few posts that said a good re-flash makes other fuel mods somewhat obsolete. I will be sending my ECU to Don with a list of mods so he can give me an accurate re-flash.

3. I guess the final question is: Has Don in fact gotten a CB to dyno or 'tinker' with? I have seen that everyone seems pleased with their re-flash and have seen nice gains or a more 'freed-up' motor as a result. He will get my ECU either way.

Thank you in advance for input. I look forward to any replies on these questions. I look forward to future chatting. I realize that these subjects have been well covered in this forum and I guess I'm looking for opinions on a once and for all set up scenario. Thanks again. !Happy to be a new member

I reached out for help right here with my first post. What did I get? A bunch of enablers.

I made contact with Mr Jangles. Knew he'd be able to show me the error of my ways from his own recent experience and no doubt a heavy dose of buyer's remorse. What did I get? Just more reinforcement of my own crazed thinking.

#%!&?! What to do??

Went and test rode the object of my desires. Knew that would settle it; nice retro look but nothing worth ditching my NEW HD for...

Um, it didn't quite turn out that way. In fact, the dealer thought I'd stolen it I was gone so long.

Came home and floated the balloon: "Sweetie, Love of my Life, I'm thinking of getting a different bike..."

"And getting rid of your NEW one?"

"Uh, huh."

"Are you out of your f*****g mind? You JUST BOUGHT IT!"

Well, actually, that isn't what she said. She simply asked me what I was getting and said,

"ok".

I pick up my new Deluxe Monday - if the sleep deprivation this weekend doesn't do me in.

I really did try. Honest.

Can anyone help me ID this beautiful bike! This link is a you tube from Honda, pay close attention and at the 30 second mark the blue water cooled bike shows up.....Thank you everyone.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVDLhuwm-Zw

my dart flyscreen came in on box says for a cb 1100a. Stephen in an email said to wait for newer brackets. my motorcycle is a 2014 delux . what model do I have or what is a cb 1100a?

I have been thinking about changing the side covers for a while and decided to see what it would look like. Got a can of the rustoleum version of plasti dip and sprayed them. I really like the black and think that a permanent flat black paint job is on the way. The rubber stuff will come off to easily for a permanent job. Also wondering if I could just buy them in black and put away the originals. Anyone?

I know this must have been a topic before, but can anyone who has some experience with both of these bikes give a comparison. I love the look of both of these bikes and need to make a decision next week. 2014 CB1100 Dlx or 2014 Triumph Bonneville.

Thanks,

Dino

While preparing to put a new chain on the CB750, I realized that my chain tool had apparently moved to Florida, with the neighbor that last borrowed it.

Luck was on my side when I happened across this deal over at Cycle Gear. It's the same one I used to have. It works great for breaking, pressing and riveting links. Most tools that do all three functions are usually in the $80-$90 range. Cycle Gear is selling this one for $40. They're available both online and in the store for that price. I'm not sure how long that price will last, so you better hurry if you want one.

http://www.cyclegear.com/CycleGear/Acces...it/p/36518