[url=http://youtu.be/xJAHlST-uJI]A Day of Freedom

I have see this before, I think on honda.co.jp site. Maybe not. If this is a repost, sorry. I just saw it again for the first time..

88hp, 67ftlbs

2-bros slip on, k&n, PCV

Trying to upload the screenshot but the file is too large - i'm trying to crop it now - the torque curve is awesome.

Bike is SILKY SMOOTH now, that is the best part.

I have been riding motorcycles regularly for over 33 years and this is the first time I've ever run out of gas. That's 33 yrs. using a petcock and 7 months with just a fuel gauge.

I ended up stranding myself at a busy intersection, which unlike the rest of Phoenix, was totally devoid of gas stations. I ended up pushing the bike two blocks to the nearest convenience store with a gas pump, only to find it closed for renovation. I ended up leaving the bike there, buying a gas can at a nearby store and hiking about 6 blocks.

Looking back on how this happened, it seems that there are several factors involved.

1. I last rode the CB1100 on Friday, when the gauge started blinking on the way home. I made a (not very good) mental note to refuel next trip.

2. My trip meter didn't show many miles (127) because on the previous fill up I had forgotten to reset it until I'd gone over 15 miles on the new tank.

3. I wasn't really thinking about gas because I'd been riding the CB750 for the past two days and had filled it up yesterday.

4. In bright daylight, with a dark shield and tinted inner visor, the LCD display is not very visible.

Lastly, I probably could have saved the day if I had realized that I was running out of gas. This is my first fuel injected bike and they do not run out of gas like carbed bikes do. For example, on the CB750, it starts to get a little weak on the throttle with a slight drop off in power as the fuel level drops in the float bowls and the mixture gets leaner. It's very subtle, but easily noticed. When the CB1100 ran out, it was bucking like a bronco. Surging like nobody's business. Imagine riding down the road and turning the ignition switch on and off while holding the throttle steady.

I got two quick hiccups as I stopped at a light (next to a gas station ). I was concerned, but the bike idled normally. When the light turn green there was more surging on acceleration, but it stopped when I settled at a steady speed. I was convinced that I had some kind of mechanical problem. The bike went exactly one mile after the first hiccup and it was done. That's about the time I lifted my visor, looked at the display and realized that I'd forgotten to refuel.

For all of those that were wondering how much it takes to fill a dead empty tank, I can't help you. One of the pumps I used must have been reading incorrectly. I put .35 gallons into the can (and drained it into the tank). When I filled up a few blocks later (different gas station), that pump said it took 2.75. That only comes out to 3.1 gallons, so one of the pumps was obviously wrong.

I'm seriously thinking about buying a petcock for the CB11.

I recently picked up a pair of Wolverine Wellingtons which are very comfortable but not very warm. I am thinking of using them for riding boots since they are easy to pull on and I don't need the warmth because I don't ride when it's below 40 degrees.

The problem is I am concerned if they are easy to get on, they would come off just as easily should I need them to do the job of protecting my feet and ankles in a crash.

Any thoughts on this? Is there any data?

[url=http://youtube.com/watch?v=RsKFsce5phw&feature=player_embedded&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Ffeature%3Dplayer_embedded%26v%3DRsKFsce5phw]http://youtube.com/watch?v=RsKFsce5phw&f...sKFsce5phw

G'day All.

For reasons of little interest this ride was planned as the "Not The Snowy Ride". Six riders, five days, good roads and good company – ahh this will be Nirvana, I thought. With days to go it was as though I had farted in the phone box. Everyone bailed out and I was by myself.

Anyway, to cut the proverbial long story, I did the ride solo. Heavily modified to suit my desire to ride the Braidwood - Cooma Rd., the Bonang Rd., and the Omeo highway. Three of the four nights away I camped out, the exception being the third night when my intention to camp at the Anglers Rest Camping Ground was thwarted by the mother of all thunderstorms. Very heavy rain, hail and an early darkness convinced me that rather than push on to Anglers Rest, the Snug As A Bug in Omeo was a better option than a very wet ride and and then setting up my tent in the rain and blackness. Smart move.

Day 1: Sydney to Braidwood. http://goo.gl/maps/hJM7P
Hot as Hades and heavy traffic on the Bells Line. Oberon to Crookwell gave me the chance to blow the cobwebs from the catalytic converter. Camped at Warri Campground just short of Braidwood. Got the hoochie erected and then sipped Bundy in the company of some very hospitable grey nomads while the first of the evening's thunderstorms blew over.

Day 2. Braidwood to Delegate River Camp. http://goo.gl/maps/JB3iV
I have wanted to ride the Braidwood - Cooma Rd for some time and the wait was well rewarded. Interesting ride with about thirty kilometers of gravel/dirt through the Deua National Park. Light rain and then some mist made for an interesting ride through a rather remote area. The CB is not the world's greatest adventure bike but it works. Washed the mud off at Cooma Shell. The Cooma - Jindabyne run short with some nice corners, most of the sweeping variety. Jindabyne to Bombala completed at licence burning pace. The first section of the Bonang is a beaut and whetted the appetite for Day 3. To get to the Delegate River Camp I did more dirt and some timber trail. Interesting. Cold, clear and lonely night. Bundy bottle beginning to look like replenishment required.

Day 3. Delegate River to Omeo. http://goo.gl/maps/ckoke
If any of you haven't ridden the Bonang then put it on the bucket list. Dumbed down by some very conservative speed limits but just riding at what I think some call 'the pace" is, in itself, a challenge. By the time i was approaching Orbost the rain began and built into a massive thunderstorm which moved in from the south just after Bruthen. It dumped very cold air and truly pissed down with intermittent hail. Those "golf balls" were a tad painful on the (my) leading edges and didn't do much for the CB's fuel tank either. Torn between stopping and sitting it out or continuing. The combination of night, rain, twisties, kangaroos and wombats can be lethal. However, it looked like a long one and was getting very dark so pushed on to the Snug As A Bug (B and B in Omeo). Hot shower, beer, food, Bundy nightcap and the world was once again a good, good place. Mud washed from bike by nature's own car wash!

Day 4. Omeo to Gundagai (Camp). http://goo.gl/maps/y3hDS
The Omeo Highway is a great ride but some roadworks for about twenty kilometers. The works are at the compacting the dirt stage so with the wet from the night before it was like riding on clay colored ice. Slow and very, very careful. Not a good place to go over the edge with no back up.
The rest to Gundagai was standard except chasing a couple of local boys from Albury to Gerogery. This made up for the very, very boring Olympic highway to Wagga. Oura Road to Gundagai also a good "quicky". Replenished the Bundy bottle in Gundagai and enjoyed a clear warm night under the stars. Had an interesting campfire yarn with a couple of heavily recreationalised German backpackers.

Day 5. Gundagai to Sydney http://goo.gl/maps/uv8ex
Boorowa to Crookwell is one of my favourites. After Crookwell, rain, rain and more rain. The Hume real wet and windy. Thats life!

If you are interested a (very) few photos at:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/vemlq82yqlsrnvu/DlLyT2YGZZ
i am not a photographer but I guess it's "photos or it didn't happen". I also get carried away by the ride and generally, at the end of a long day, I have that "I shouda stopped and got a photo" feeling.

Cheers, and I better stay out of the phone box for the WSBK ride (Sydney to Phillip Island via the Snowy), Tony

I know some of you have seen this but I thought it was an interesting read since most of us remember these bikes. Its also interesting to see how far we have come along and how the CB11 compares against what were once the king of the hills. I remember the Kaw 2 smoke triples well but always though of the mighty Z1 as the king of kings. Anyway, its fun reading during a long winter.

http://www.kawtriple.com/mraxl/articles/...bikes1.htm

Hi, fellow CB1100ers!

I am in charge of planning 2014's annual "big trip" for my little group of biking friends here in Chicago. It's snowy and cold here today, so I cannot think of a better way to spend the afternoon than planning for this trip, but I could use a little help.

Here's the high-level view of the trip:

Dates: probably the first week of June, 2014
Loose plan: Ride from Chicago to someplace close to Cincinnati on Day 1. Ride to Gatlinburg, TN on Day 2. We'd rent a cabin or house for 4 days or so near G'burg and use it as a base camp for rides in the area. I know we are going to ride Tail of the Dragon and we (or at least I) will take a day trip to Chattanooga to visit my best friend who has been very ill for a very long time.

Here's some things with which I could use some help:
1. Places to stay near Cinncy...are there any cool little towns near there with a hotel or B&B walking distance to a decent (preferably local) eatery?
2. Anyone have a contact for decent vacation rentals in or near Gatlinburg?
3. Any route advice for the trip from Cinncy to G'burg? I was thinking of stopping at Cumberland Falls, but otherwise I'm looking for points of interest and fun routes.
4. Any advice for 1st time riders at Deal's Gap? We've got 3 Wings, a CB, and a CTX in our group if that helps.
5. Any ideas on things to do besides ride? Rafting? hiking? Etc.
6. Any other "not to be missed" roads to hit while we are in the area?

Any help on any of this will be GREATLY appreciated!!
Thanks!!
Matt.

Well, I just installed the CAT free Motogear Titanium Header and TSR Air Funnel and all I can say is WOW!!!! This is the way the CB SHOULD run. Throttle response is much quicker and she pulls much harder. She also sounds mean, not overwhelming, but just enough that you know the bike isn't stock.

Install was quick and the springs on the collector will ensure no leaks. I was amazed how light the titanium was. This is my first experience with this material and it is crazy light.

However, I didn't know they would turn gold like the stainless stocker. If I had, I would have skipped the $100 polish option. Other than that, they are super high quality and fit like a glove.

Going to try to have her Dyno'ed in next week. I'll post the figures and the map for download if anyone wants to duplicate my setup.

Have anyone Staintune owners remove their exhaust? I had to pull mine to install some new shocks, but it took over 40 minutes to get that sucker off. Funny thing. Once I finally got it off there was zero sign of corrosion on the exhaust or collector.

I didn’t think it would be that tough. Anyone have a similar experiences or have any suggestions? I used small hammer to hit a wood block held against the center-stand stop, lots of WD-40 in the slots, and brute strength to twist it free and back it out.

That Staintune exhaust wanted to stay put!