Can anyone tell me if our CB1100 cylinder bores are hard chrome (Nikasil) plated ?

Japan's possible next primer minister used to ride...



Apparently she gave up riding to avoid accidents so whe could do her political work.

This report of a trail rider being 'clotheslined' is horrible. Careful out there you off-roaders. https://www.advrider.com/ama-condemns-ne...e-in-utah/

Hi everyone, 

I’m trying to adjust the position of the gear shift lever by turning the linkage rod (shown in the picture below). By loosening the nuts on both ends and rotating the rod, the lever angle can be adjusted.

The problem is that the nut on the left side is stuck. When I try to loosen it, the entire linkage rod twists, and I’m worried about breaking it. I’ve tried holding the rod with pliers, but I can’t get a good enough grip to keep it steady while applying force to the nut. The nut on the right side is loose, so I can’t use it for leverage either — it just unscrews when I apply any force.

It's that time again....to beat a dead horse.

But in all seriousness, I've run across a tire I've never seen before which gets a lot of good reviews for strong grip and aggressive handling (my favorite), and best of all it seems to come in 18" wheel sizes on both the front and the rear!  

my question is this:  We typically use either 110/80(stock) or 120/70(still fits) size tires on the front of the  CB1100, but what about a 120/80? people with a stronger tire expertise please speak up and let me know if this size is viable for the front wheel of the bike. If so, I may try these out on my new 2017 CB when it arrives. 

I give you, the Dunlop TT900GP:

https://japan.webike.net/products/1772519.html

           
Before I post this on well-known auction sites......

I have a full set of luggage and hardware to fit for CB1100

55L top case and two sets of side cases, 40L and 30L


Side Carrier Lock It chrome 
Top Carrier Tube Type 
Junior 55 Top Case 
Inner Bag for Top Case
1 x Pair Junior 40 Side cases 
1 x Pair Junior 30 Side cases
Inner bag for side cases

Will add further photos if requested

Items located in UK

As of this moment, it appears that my wife Cheryl and I will be hosting the 2026 rally in the Driftless Area of Wisconsin.  The official rally dates are scheduled for Sunday, August 29 - Saturday, September 5, 2026.  The precise base camp location has not yet been determined, but you can use Spring Green, Wisconsin as your destination for early planning.  

This article has little (actually nothing) to  do with motorcycling, but it was in Saturday's Wall Street Journal and has some nice things to say about the area in which the rally will be held.   In it, they mention Taliesin, Frank Lloyd Wright's famed home and studio, which is within 10 minutes of our likely base camp.  I hope it's readable.




All I'm asking now is for you to mark your calendars, schedule the repack of your trailer bearings, and maybe drop a comment below letting me know if you are planning on attending the the rally.   

Thank you!

A V-Strom 650. 

Back to looking for a comfortable long-distance cruiser that can sit at 80mph for hours and isn't any larger than my CB1100.

The Island of Alameda was created in 1902 when a tidal canal (the Estuary) was created, joining Oakland’s harbor with the San Leandro Bay. The City of Alameda (as its is known in the East Bay) expanded its border to include the Island, and in so doing, the City of Alameda became an important shipping and military port. Although not as famous as San Francisco and Oakland, the City of Alameda  is a proud community of hard-working people. Four drawbridges and two underwater tunnels were built to connect the mainland to the Island.

One of those bridges is The High Street Bridge, a double-leaf bascule drawbridge which spans 300 feet. The bridge raises 1,400 times annually to allow recreational, shipping, and Coast Guard vessels to pass.  Although not as famous as as other Bay-Area Bridges, 26,000 vehicles cross each year. The Coast Guard and Merchant Vessels would be unable to complete their missions without the High Street Bridge.

High Street Drawbridge Video

For the last 20 years, I have worked with the City of Alameda Fire Department. It began its proud history in 1884. The Fire Department had to close one of its five fire stations due to budget cuts and tough times. However, the service area has not changed and the call volume has gone up. They find a way every day, and they have earned my respect. When the City of Alameda Fire Department needs something, we respond immediately.

I had to delivered an iPad to Fire Station 1 today. An iPad in Engine 1 failed. The Fire Captain replaced it from spare inventory we have onsite, and we needed to back fill that inventory. The spare inventory is just as important as the inventory in service. Stuff happens, and a Fire Department running at 125% capacity cannot afford to have any Apparatus out of service.

Although I was on my motorcycle, I was the closest to Alameda City. I diverted to my office, picked up a spare, and began the commute to Fire Station 1.

Today, I crossed the High Street Bridge on my CB1100EX for the first time. When I ride, I scan 200-300 meters ahead. As I approached the High Street Bridge, I noted the metal grate and knew that the change of surface would affect my motorcycle. At 40 miles per hour in traffic, it required an immediate response. I shifted backward on the bench seat and leaned slightly forward. I wanted as much weight as possible on the front tire when I left the pavement and rode onto the metal grate. I removed my fingers from the front brake (my standard riding position) and willed myself to keep the throttle constant although I did gently apply the back brake. I did not want the rear tire to fish tail if I failed to keep the traction of the back wheel constant. When I rode onto the grate, God and the Honda Angels were steering the motorcycle. The gentle "wobbles" offset each other while the motorcycle held the slightly "wiggly" line. When I traversed the bridge, the motorcycle return to that buttery smooth ride I know and love. I returned to my standard riding position, and I arrived at Fire Station 1 without incident.

After I finished my business with the Captain, I thought about the "Death Wobble" video I posted previously and how fortunate I am to ride a CB1100. I welcome your critique and feedback about how I handled this moment and anything else I could have done to better manage the crossing. I welcome the coaching, and corrections, if I erred in my handling of this road situation. Have a great week.

High Street Bridge Ingress



Safe and Sound at Alameda City Fire Station 1