I've searched as I am sure there is something out here on this topic already, but my search terms haven't returned any results. So sorry if this has been hashed out already.

Anyway, I'm looking to add 1 12 volt cigarette lighter extension to essentially plug my cell phone in to.

I plan to run the wire(s) under the tank from the fuze box so the iphone cable will just plug into my phone which is on the handlebars using a Ram mount.

Has anyone already done something similar? Do I really need a PDM for this or is there a blank in the fuze box I can use?

Thanks for any info!

You wouldn't believe there's music in your machine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4o5S2QjQBI

Pardon the French, but if you know what "retro" means, you'll be fine.
Could there be any better background music than the Dandy Warhols "Bohemian like you"?
Don't miss it when they place it on the test stand and measure her parameters.

Well, some may not agree but after taking the time to take detailed pictures of the engine, I think there was a lot of research and development done. Look at the fins, placed in the tiniest of spaces, the air flow holes between cylinders. This came to my attention as I am riding in South Florida urban traffic. Long red lights can get any bike hot, My HD softail, my Vaquero, my DRZ, the SV 650...But in this case, the heat not being too bad is dissipated rather quickly the moment you start moving. even between 2 lights. I can also feel the hot air if there is a side wind. This is with jeans and running shoes. None of my previous bikes were cooling that fast. The vaquero would burn me once the fan for the liquid cooled engine started. Kept the bike 1 month. Hated it.
That brought me to be more interested in the design of "air vents"...I think it is brilliant...please add comment, links, video, etc...

Between cylinder 2 and can chain..


cooling holes vertical by plugs


between 1 and 2


fins everywhere.


spark plug support


extra fins




quite a great piece.

I'm trying to see what my tire dates are. I might be looking at wrong # but I will have to double check Dunlop tires I think back tire says 2002 front tire 2008 but like I said I might looking at the wrong # or reading it wrong the manual says the the last four digits first two are week made last two are year made. Just wanting to see what's on everyone's bikes! Snap a pic if you can then I will know if my date is right
Michael

It was one year ago today that our illustrious leader Guth founded the CB 1100 forum. CONGRATS and THANKS to all the forum members!

We have gone through some growing pains, but essentially everyone has been nice, civil, funny, informative, creative and cooperative.

It's been a great year!

So on my ride last night I was determined to see when this bike went to flashing reserve and what would happen with the new fuel electronics when it did

I had filled up on 1 bar not flashing last time at 142 miles, and zeroed my Trip B. When I got to 142 miles on this tank I started watching it. Finally at 153 the last bar started flashing (about 3 miles from home) and then the mileage went to 61 indicating at current speed I had 61 more miles of fuel left in the tank ( 153 + 61 would indicate a range of 214 miles). Then it flashed to total miles on bike. Then back to miles on tank and remaining miles on tank, then back to total miles on bike. Very strange. Why would I need to know total miles on bike when I am running out of gas?

Funny thing is, when I got to my street I slowed down from 55 to 25 and by the time I got home I actually had 64 miles of gas left at the new current consumption rate of 25 mph.

My next goal is to see if I can actually get 200 miles on the tank if I don't chicken out, panic and fill up.

Btw the computer said 50.8 mpg ave for anyone who cares ( Tortuga I know you don't )

Today I took a ride up to Calvarias Park just outside Fremont CA
Beautiful little windy road, about an hours ride if you don't stop for the views (which I did)

Hey friends,

check out my bike up on samurider.com!


http://www.samurider.com/?page_id=18871

submit yours!!!

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Ahhh, the good ol' days!

Finished packing the old girl today. Some new tyres and a service and we are ready to go. Riding with a mate on his GS Suzuki and will spend a couple of days at the Broadford rally in Victoria before boarding the Spirit of Tasmania to Devonport. The weather looks to be fairly ordinary so I suspect a wet butt may be on the cards in the next few days. I will try to post up some pics during or after the trip.
Estimated distance for the return trip using backroads is about 5500km.
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