Just a quick question. I assume that checking the valve clearances involves removing the cam cover and using feeler gauges to check the clearances without removing anything like the camshafts as would be needed to replace them. I am asking as I want to know what is involved so that i can get some idea of what the cost is likely to be at my local dealer.

I replaced the rear chain sprocket when I replaced the drive chain, but not the front sprocket. How many miles does a front sprocket typically last before a replacement is required?

Hiya there!

So, one of my spark plug caps went to meet its creator, luckily a random mechanic on the way had a spare one to replace it (no fun running on 3 cylinders)

Since I don't know how long the others are going to last, I decided to replace the lot. I just can't figure out which caps to get.

Are the XD05F and LB01EP right? Do I have other options?

Thanks!

I'm going to connect two 10W LED running lights to the aux connecter under the seat that connects to the fuse box. What gauge wire should I use?

I'm sure I won't be the only one taking a Thanksgiving Day ride today. Y'all be careful and watch for out of towners looking for driveways and streets.

Have fun, ride safe

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

<- (pretend it's turkey)

This evening I fired up CB Noir and took a pleasure ride.

I haven't ridden much since crashing. The bike does need work, but I've a general angst about dangerous drivers and my confidence in emergency braking and evasive maneuvers was shaken. (More returns with each ride.)

Yesterday I read from an old thread by someone selling their 1100. Today I thought about their objections while smiling and letting the CB make its case against them.

One of the most common is weight. Funny, it only feels like a heavy bike when I have to pick it up or push it. When riding, the balance is so fluid and responsive and nimble. It's such a joy to ride this thing. I love it!

I was going probably 50 mph on a straight road when BOOM!! I didn't see anything, but the front tire hit something. I felt the forks compress and a hard wheel strike, but the bike stayed mostly straight. #%!! Very curious about an unseen object that could've downed me, I circled back to find a chunk of concrete bigger than a 12" softball but smaller than a 16" Chicago ball, heavy, with much damage potential. I do declare! The weight of the CB helped us stay stable on that one. A lighter bike might not fare as well.

As it happens, luck helps confidence, too.

Happy Thanksgiving, all!

With thanks,

lucky me

2014 std with a scratch on [url=https://www.crashedtoys.com/lot/58380362/salvage-2014-honda-cb1100-il-chicago-north]copart chicago

Does anyone have experience with these auction sites?


Calling on members in/near Chitown...

Bike is in the Cincinnati area. I hate to see this. Looks like it was quite violent. I hope the rider is okay. Is it anyone here?

I've gone through a bit of mc activity of late.

My trusty ol' 2007 KLR650 was finally shown the pasture via trade-in for a SuzukiDR650. I sold my Kawasaki W800 Café for same price as I bought it a year ago--mainly to pay the rest of the DR650...and settled in on the idea of two bikes that I consider my long-term keepers: the DR and the CB1100.

But then I got to thinking...I didn't do too bad on that W800. Wouldn't it be fun, I says to myself, to buy another "classic" looking bike, ride it a year and then sell it? Treat bikes like "one-year-stands" rather than like a solid, long term marriage. This way, I thought, I could try several more bikes over the years. I might lose a few dollars here and there, but the plan is to buy left-over new bikes that are discounted, or second hand bikes that are reasonably priced--maybe buy them end of year when others want to sell but there aren't lots of buyers.

So I started seaching and searching and I've always wanted to try a Royal Enfield. Went in a week ago and test rode a RE INT650...very nice. So I start looking more specific like, but thinking I'll need a few months to find what I want. But then this one popped up--the very color, low mileage, the exact add-ons I'd consider (taller seat, handlebar risers, tank pads, rear rack)... and reasonably priced at $5500. So what do you do when the stars align? Plus, I got passed by an orange Toyotal truck on my way to see the INT650.

So I test ride the bike, thinking, naw, too soon. But it rides really nice and the orange looks pretty...and it's my second favorite color. New the 2022 INT650 sells for 6000 and they want 6850 which includes freight and setup...registration/title costs can make it about 7300 out the door. That's too rich for me. Thinking the seller would say no, I asked if he would accept $5200. Now that's about the lowest price I've seen across the nation for a 2022, low mileage INT650.

He said yes. Hmmm.

Picked it up today, went for a nice 60 mile ride in the blustery-cold, but dry afternoon. It's great fun. Throttle grips are cute, but they feel real nice. Impressive machine...FOR SALE come next October! We'll see.













Has a wonderful throaty rumble, pulls much better than I expected, 47hp.

My local bike shop, Eagle Mountain Cycles in North Texas has closed. The owner has health challenges and couldn't sell the enterprize so decided to close. Bummer.