https://www.rideapart.com/news/552578/co...1100-hawk/

Is anybody running the pcv with the "auto tune" and a "full delkevic exhaust"?? Just interested in how and "where" you mounted/positioned the o2 sensor?? And routed the cable? Thanks guys.

When I put my bike on a stand, and turn the front wheel with my hands, it doesn't spin freely as it should - it takes more force to spin the front than the rear wheel. Then there is a light scraping noise. There is little doubt on my part, that both come from the brakes.

Additional data points: the brake pads are not new and not at EOL, the brakes do otherwise work just fine, same pads on for at least 1000 miles.

First question : any explanation ?
Second question : is there a low effort fix ? some adjustment of sorts ?

(I really don't feel like taking everything apart )

Another bike to tempt some of us for leisurely country rides. Interestingly the Indian BSA brand owners have taken a decision to water-cool their bike in contrast to Royal Enfield, no doubt driven by emissions and the ability to get more horsepower out of the engine for a given cc. They hide the radiator quite well in a similar fashion to Triumph. Pretty brave to go for a 650cc single mind. 45BHP and a lovely torque curve no doubt.

I am a BIG fan of oil additives like Prolong, Slick 50 or ZMax. I have a 2002 Chevy Tahoe I bought brand new. I drove it off the car lot and directly to the Autozone auto parts store across the street. I bought a bottle of Prolong and put it in immediately. My 2002 Tahoe now has 1 Million miles on it with absolutely 100% no engine problems. This 1 million miles on my engine I believe is directly due to every single time I change the oil, I add a bottle of Prolong.

I just purchased a 2014 CB1100 with 7000 miles on her. She is showroom perfect and runs like a top. The dealer I purchased it from was like a used car dealership and not a true Honda dealership. Very nice sales people, but not sure they are at the top of their game technically. They said they had just changed the oil and filter when I purchased the bike. It came with a K & N filter (which is BAD according to all I have read) and the oil in the window is very dark and was almost a quart overfilled. WHAT !!!

So I decided to order on Amazon the Mobil 1 98JA11 10W-40 Racing 4T Motorcycle Oil for Sport Bikes - 1 Quart (Pack of 6) and a genuine HONDA 15410-MFJ-D01 oil filter. I also ordered a bottle of Prolong Super Lubricants PSL11000 Engine Treatment - 12 oz.

I am going to change the oil and filter tomorrow as per Scottys excellent video instructions and then add 1/2 or 6 oz. of the Prolong along with the Mobil 1 4T oil to the proper level.

What are you opinions and suggestions please. Thank you in advance for your advise. Much appreciated.

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It is a beautiful clear day here in Carlsbad California, so I decided to take my "Black Beauty" for a ride. Here is a quick clip at the destination and a pick of my "Black Beauty".

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Riding my DLX to work in the AM. Not restored to original beauty yet, but I have to ride it every week or two to keep it alive. I am still getting used to the ride difference between the DLX and the EX. The DLX rides the same speed at a lower rpm than the EX. A difference of a hundred or so rpms at 80mph. Internal gearing or sprockets? Makes the DLX seem smoother. Christmas is still my deadline for it to be completed.