Found the following on the advrider.com site: 

https://www.advrider.com/f/threads/2013-...t-54339953

which leads to: 

https://advrider.com/f/threads/2013-hond...815/page-2

If I remember right, this guy was on the old forum.

A number of riders have asked about CA plates and if he has title.  Good price, nice looking bike.  Willing to negotiate.  Wish I were closer.

Hey All,

I’ve actually been a member in the past, but can’t remember my username hahahah. Anyhow I’ve had a CB100 for about five years.its a2011 year model.  Decat, removed plumbing, airbox and filter mods, staintune pipe with a PC5 and custom tune. The tune just ads an extra dollop of cream on top 

Regards Wade

20 January 2026

Day 1
Brisbane to Walcha

After a particularly challenging day, I stopped at Whole Foods Grocery Store. I picked up my somewhat healthy, reasonably tasty, and outrageously priced food. I climbed aboard my CB1100EX, looking forward to the ride home and the warm meal.

I am usually very disciplined about where I park and, more importantly, about how I exit a crowded parking lot. I usually avoid the main parking lot "road" and opt to ride the perimeter of the parking to gain access to the street, avoiding cars and pedestrians as much as possible. On this day, not so much. I took the most common route traversed by Whole Fooders and sadly had a moment.

It appears a Tesla owner had placed her car in Autopilot mode and was allowing it to park unassisted. While I was driving on the parking roadway to reach the street, a Tesla pulled in front of me suddenly and then backed into the designated parking space. Although I was driving only five miles per hour, the appearance of half a car forced me to make a difficult decision: try to stop and remain upright, hoping I did not t-bone the Tesla or stop abruptly and "lay" my motorcycle on its side to avoid the collision. I opted for the 2nd option. I applied my rear brake, pulled in my clutch,  turned hard right, and the motorcycle descended. I tucked in my legs and arms, keeping my hands on the grips. I landed with a thud, my motorcycle boot wedged between my motorcycle and the road. The handlebar weight took the brunt of the fall. The crash bars protected the tank and motor. But the end of the muffler formed the apex of this odd, sad triangle.

The lady stepped out of her car and appeared not to have noticed the would-be accident. It was quiet.

I disentangled myself from the CB1100 Pyramid and looked at my motorcycle. I began assessing the damage. I was lucky.

A gentleman outside on break witnessed everything. As he approached, he commented on my ability to "stop that big motorcycle on a dime" and asked if I was "okay." I told him I was fine. He asked if I needed help lifting the motorcycle. I gratefully accepted, placed it on the kickstand, and inspected it one more time. I thanked him for his kindness.

He asked me if I wanted to call the police and speak with the Tesla owner. I told him no because I feared what I might say, and more importantly, was not sure how Johnny Law would view the incident. It simply was not worth the effort.

He wished me well, and I started up the motorcycle and left Whole Foods.

Over the last few weeks, I repaired the damage to my handlebars, rearview mirror, crash bars, and muffler. "How To" documentation to follow when I have a moment to touch up all the pictures.

Today, I ask that you learn from my experience. Crowded parking lots and driver-assisted cars are a dangerous combination. Walk the few extra steps and take the road less traveled. Otherwise, you might find yourself deadlifting a CB1100 like me. 

Pictures of the damaged parts follow. I will add to our "How To" library soon. My CB1100EX and I have returned to our usual form, much the wiser for the experience. David

Crash Bar



Muffler



Handlebar Weight



Review Mirror



Clutch Plate Cover

here is my write up on the Racetec gold valve install and a set of .95 kg springs for my weight 

I will add to this post as I rebuild and add the gold valve.

first I removed the wheel and fender brakes.

Then remove the 6mm allen cap out of the bottom of the fork leg have a drain pan ready 


 

next gently pry up the dust cover 



next remove the spring retainer clip do not scratch the chrome on the fork tube 



next break the fork cap loose then unscrew the preload adjuster 




Here is how I remove the lower leg and fork seal

I do all this with the forks in the triple trees once I remove the lower legs then take the legs off the triple trees 

Here is a quick video of the fork assembly and the race web valve fits in

I will have more to add soon keep an eye out for part 2

Here is a clarification of OEM Honda luggage racks so it is all in one place, more or less, so it can be easily found by search.  This applies to US models/availability.  In addition, there were low racks that just cleared the taillights, and higher ones that were seat height.  There were also racks with round crossbars and tabs for mounting top boxes, and later with flat tubular crossbars with holes in them. 

08L70-MGC-D30 was for the original 2013 models, and superceded to 08L70-MGC-A40. 

08L70-MGC-A40 fit the 2013 models AND both 2014 standard and DLX models.   It included 2 brackets and bolts that adapted the rack to the DLX.  These brackets were never available separately from Honda, and there were no numbers for them.  It will NOT fit 2017 models.  Here is a pic showing differences.

   

08L70-MGC-N40 fits the 2017EX models, (and should fit RS models, which were not sold in the US).  It will NOT fit earlier models - the spacing is different between the front and rear mounts, as well as the width of both.

with this amount of grease in the oem factory bearings no wonder people have had failures.












if you have never changed yours I recomend you do, if you can.  thats no grease I'll be inspecting the new oem honda ones and adding some grease tomorro if they need it putting on a 160 avon

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