Looks like we broke a thousand members.

Well, Sunday was a fab day and I was even more than happy when my wife said she would like a trip on the CB. We did about 70mls round trip, a few stops for tea etc, but she said that the seat was'nt too comfy, so we have decided to get a little padded protection. What do you think, Air or Gel.
Also she wants another bike of her own, last one she had was the BMW 650cs, this time its eigher Moto Guzzi Nevada or Yamaha 550 virago, I fancy the Guzzi, anymore suggestions.
Happy days Mick.

Are the signals self cancelling on the cb1100s

I had a successful TURP operation this passed Monday and felt great being at home sitting on a chair and sofa.
Yesterday the weather was nice and I went for a 100 mile bike ride .
Well,coming back I am now paying the price as I have blood in the urine again,even with the comfortable Corbin seat.
Lesson learned: listen to your surgeon and wife!

Well, got out for a nice little ride today..78 miles. Got up to 62 and sunny but WINDY! Stopped at my old office and picked up a new Hi Viz vest in the latest style. Then headed over to Sport Tour (my favorite acc shop) to see if Michelin released the new Pilot Road 4 GT's which I am wanting to try on my ST. (rears are released.. fronts are supposed to be released Friday)

Anyhow got to talking to the head honcho, Glen, about CB 1100 stuff. He said lots of new stuff is coming out from Givi, SW MotoTech and GR sliders for the CB, so much so that he is considering giving the CB it's own page on his website (http://www.sporttour.com/ ). He showed me some new Givi 22 hard bags along with the old style Givi 21 bags which would both suit the style of the CB, and a new hard rack/soft bag combo that looks cool. I told him to let me know when he had it up and I'd link up to it here.

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I've been reading about the Ninja 1000 in the magazines lately. Kawi came out with the current version last year, and made several major improvements to it this year. It's basically a super-sport with reasonable ergonomics, a windscreen, and custom luggage. The local dealer has a 2014 on the showroom floor with the OEM bags, and it's a gorgeous bike. ABS, TC, and stupid-fast. I want one!

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Lord knows how much the insurance would be...especially here in South Florida, the Accident Capital of the World.

This is probably a newbie question, but what suggestions do you guys have for removing gas tank stickers safely? Thanks

I know many of us on the forum have discussed the discoloration of our stock SS header pipes after just a few heat cycles. Many of us spend hours cleaning them with metal polish only to go for a ride and within an hour all that hard work is for naught. I personally do not dislike the light golden brown color but I cannot stand the leopard spots my pipes get up around the header flanges.

Some have discussed pulling the header and having them chromed to try and combat the discoloration. I may have stumbled upon a cheaper solution. A few years back I bought a product I had seen on TV or the Net for protecting metal boats, aluminum wheels, stainless steel, etc. The product is wiped on using a cloth diaper and protects metal for up to two years. The product is called Sharkhide Metal Protectant. I called the company and ask the rep about the possibility of using the product in high heat situations on motorcycle or car headers. He stated they had not done a lot of research in this area but he had seen a few of his customers try this on their hot rods with some success. He asked me to report back to him with my results. I decided to give it a try.

The product is clear liquid and is wiped onto clean bare metal surfaces. The metal must be absolutely clean and free of any contaminants. I first cleaned my headers with 0000 steel wool and Semichrome paste metal polish. This took me about an hour. Next I wiped the pipe surfaces down with a shop cloth and some lighter fluid (Naptha) to clean any remaining polishing compound from the pipes. Sharkhide actually recommends cleaning surfaces with lacquer thinner but I was a bit uncomfortable with using a solvent that could potentially remove automotive paint. Next tape off the painted frame surfaces with blue painters tape to prevent the Sharkhide from getting on the frame. Next choose the appropriate applicator. Sharkhide recommends a cloth diaper but I chose a piece of soft flannel I had laying around. You want a cloth that is soft to the touch. I used a piece that was about 8"x8" folded several times to form a square that could fit in the palm of my hand. Soak the diaper or flannel in Sharkhide protectant almost to the point it is dripping wet. Wipe the Sharkhide onto he pipes in a sweeping motion top to bottom. This stuff starts to tac up quickly so work fast. P.S. - You will want to wear a pair of rubber shop gloves for this step. Allow the product to dry for about 10 - 15 min. Remove tape and your done.

Here comes the interesting part. I stated the bike and the pipes began to turn almost a carmel brown and some light smoke was coming from the pipes. I thought, man I hope I did not made a mistake using this product. After several minutes of idling, the pipes began to turn clear like I had just cleaned them. I ran the bike up and down the street of about 15 min. I have not had the bike on an extended ride but so far so good. I will report back once i have the bike on the road for a few trips. This may be the easy solution we have all been looking for.

Not a darn thing. I have been riding and wrenching long enough where there are no mysteries about this bike. It is simplicity itself.

Only reason I joined was to occasionally inquire about tire choices (very limited and I did the research on my own anyway) and share my experience regarding the BT45's, which are working brilliantly.

What am I going to ask? What is the best pipe? What map can I use on a Power Commander? How to defeat the speed limiter? How to put on a set of handlebars or a seat or a fairing? How to change the oil or adjust my chain? What oil to use? What octane is best?

This bike just doesn't offer any kind of technical challenge except for beginners or those who just aren't mechanically inclined.

This bike is not a mystery machine, nor is it exotic or quirky. It is instead a lightning rod for nostalgic, wistful discourse, something that is apparently beyond the scope of this particular forum. The moderation here seems conservative in the extreme. Time and again, just as soon as a thread get interesting or fun, it gets shut down. But I'll bet ya that there are more guys tuning in to see what will be said next than are actually ever posting; and I'll further wager that most of them see things like I do. Food for thought?

Has anyone purchased the ASAHI Police Panniers for their CB 1100 yet? They are not the biggest but appear to fit the bike very well. If someone has can you give your impression and submit some images? Thanks.

Kevin