I don't want to use GPS on the bike. I have enough trouble paying attention to the road. I do have a compass and pretty good sense of direction. If I am going somewhere new, I spend a fair amount of time with google maps looking for good roads that hopefully avoid too many long slow traffic laden stretches. I live in NJ about 10 miles from the GWB so this is not always easy. The country side isn't too far way though. Does anyone have a good method for finding the best-for-you way to get where you're going. I don't really mind getting lost for a while and asking directions. That sounds so old-fashioned. I really hate getting stuck in endless traffic though. Too many stop lights etc. Maybe there is a Goldilocks maps service for those who want the perfect thing that is not the highway and not a 25mph zone. I do need to invest in some easy to carry maps.

So I bought a nice low miles 2013 CB1100 a littler over two weeks ago, $4800 from the dealer - what a deal!

Except that the previous owner put ape hangers on the bike. The bike looked ridiculous. I bought the bike anyways and decided to have the dealer put the handlebars back to stock. It would take two weeks at most they said. However, after two weeks of waiting they inform me Honda has the right starter assembly part #35130-MEJ-671 on backorder.

So they don't seem to have any idea how to finished the job. Has anyone run into this before? I talked with the dealer and I told them I would see if I could locate the part myself. I ordered it from Partzilla.com but I doubt they actually have it in stock. I'm waiting for an email from them saying they don't actually have it.

I saw this one eBay but it looks semi-trashed.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/333671170309?_t...%7Ciid%3A1


I'm at a loss, any advice appreciated!

Just went to say welcome to a new member, after I responded to another thread and received a message that I needed to wait another 22 seconds.

I've never seen that before- is it new?

Odd- since this is such a quiet place anyway.

I attended the 2021 VJMC National Rally held in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania this past Thursday thru Saturday. Had a great time. I brought my 1967 Honda CB77 and toured the Gettysburg Civil War National Battleground, and put on some jolting and vibrating miles on local roads in Pennsylvania and adjacent Maryland. But my old bike ran flawlessly for its age and technology. Here are some pictures:

My CB77 with the Minnesota and Pennsylvania Monuments.


Picture taken on SW Confederate Ave where the 2nd place participants line was.

Some motorcycles in the show:


This Honda is completely original, amazing!


A line of Hondas.


Beautiful Rickman kit


Kawasaki


Yamaha

Fortunately (or Unfortunately?) there was an Ikon Suspension sales rep. there. So compulsion took over my brain and I ended up coming home with a set of Ikon Dial-A-Ride shocks for my CB1100. Since I have been riding my old CB77 during the event, I will need to ride my CB1100 with the stock shocks prior to me installing the Ikons so I can make a comparison.

Stumbling down a YouTube rabbit hole, I found this video with tangential biker appeal. I love Tracey Ullman, and Kirsty MacColl as well. Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhz9sGJLqcA

After trying different bags for just day rides/trips I bought the Aerostich Tank Panniers some years ago and really like them . They have two different sizes ( 8.8 litre each side or 6.6 litre each side ) I bought the bigger ones in black , also available in Hi-Viz. They are very easy to attach , rest on the rear of your seat and one set of clips is on the passenger foot peg and the other one onto the rear rack . As I have multiple bikes they are easy to move from one bike to another. Price is about $ 180 a set.



These bags are great for day trips/rides . They are the Aerostich Tank Panniers , available in black or Hi-Viz , two sizes 6.6 litre each or 8.8 litre each Price about $ 180 a set . One set of clips is on the passenger foot bracket and the other one on the rack. As I use them on different CB 1100 they are very easy to put on an other bike.

I do not know if this has come up yet, I cannot find it if it has, but will the Air Cleaner side covers from the EX fit directly onto the DLX? I have seen them on some other models not originally with them. I hope it is a clean swap.

I followed advice of other members and bought Pirelli Angel GTs in 160/60 and 120/70. All I can say is I wish I would have done it sooner. Not only do they look great, but they feel amazing. Could just be the new tires in general, but I definitely feel like the tires grab better than my Dunlop’s ever did.

I recently purchased a 2013 model and it had some aftermarket parts on it that are causing some issues I am hoping you guys have some insight into. It has a K factory csr exhaust with no baffle, a k&n air filter and a powercommander 5. The bike has a pretty nasty decel pop and I feel as though I am not getting very good gas mileage as I recently filled up and it is showing 3 bars missing after about 80 miles. Has anyone else ever had similar issues and if so what was the fix?

So this is the second season on a CB1100RS, and I’m so impressed.
It’s just so much fun to ride, I have very few issues with it. I’ve put about 5,500km on it so far this year, and hopefully many more. It eats road.

So I’ve decided this is a good place to start window shopping from, as there’s no rush. I can try other bikes in peace, and happily ride home to think about things. If I find something that blows my mind, I can undistractedly think things through.

So far this year I’ve tried these bikes:
Moto Guzzi V85TT
BMW R1200R
HD Livewire
HD Pan America
Ducati Supersport S 950

The Ducati literally knocked me out. My lower back couldn’t take the beating. This is my third day on the couch. So no more of those racing stance bikes. I need to sit more upright. I still have a 1992 900SS, but after this ride on its (totally gorgeous and maniacally hilarious) modern iteration, I’m just selling it as is. No more bikes where I have to lean on my wrists. I’m not giving up on Ducati, though. Once my back is ok again, I’m trying the 950 Multistrada.

The Guzzi was weird. It’s a GS type adventure affair, with a rev-adverse 850 twin. I had trouble keeping it under the redline, and tbh it wasn’t that torque-y either. If you don’t want me to give it even medium high revs, there should be a delicious push as you shift up. Lacking in power AND looking a bit wonky, I was almost relieved to not fall in love with it. Some great details, though, and I know many people will love it.

I’ve had BMWs before, but the R1200R disappointed me. First, the wind shield was in the worst possible place, my head was right where the worst turbulence happened. Most noisy ride ever. I know this can be fixed, but still. Second, I don’t know, it just didn’t spark joy.

Spark Joy could have been the name for Harley Davidson’s electric bike: the Livewire. I have NEVER had this much fun. This bike deserves more attention than it’s getting. It handled like an R6, it has a throttle (can I still say throttle if it’s a potmeter?) response like nothing I’ve ever sat on. I found SPORT mode and laughed out loud in the helmet. My right hand controlled everything: a twist and it goes, with a low hum that wind noise quicky defeats, and if you twist hard, you go fast. Immediately. Max torque from any speed, instantly. 0-100 in less than 3, but also 80-130. Twist, go. The engine even brakes nicely. If you roll off the throttle, you slow down. This was surprisingly intuitive and meant I hardly used the brakes. They were good too, although there was an ABS like vibration every time. Maybe because I didn’t use the brake unless it was very necessary.. I absolutely fell in love with the Livewire, and if I had a daily commute, I’d consider it. I often go far, and of course charging for four hours plus is ridiculous if you’re on a ride with buddies.
But mad points to HD for this thing: not only for being the first major player with an electric, but for getting it so ridiculously right!
I would lose my licence within a week of getting it, though. It sparks joy, and nothing about it inspires restraint. I would always go way too fast on it.
Also, it’s too expensive. Really.


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