I got this just now when trying to access the old forum. It's not the same as the overload message we have been seeing for months. Does anyone have an idea if this means this is the end?

At approximately 12:50 PST, received an automated alert notifying me that the cb1100forum.net site was offline.

Logged into the backend and did not detect any anomalies.

Ran diagnostic tests and determined that the hosting provider was online. No issues there

Reviewed MyBB Documentation and Administrator Posts and learned that a default value which does not explicitly identify the IP Address of the database can cause periodic disconnects. Logged into the backend of the cb1100forum.net site, modified the config.php file to make a hard reference, and the Forum was restored. Outage lasted approximately 20 minutes.

I will do more research and see if there are other "default" values that need to migrate from "generic" to "explict."

Pardon me if I interrupted a lunch date you had with CB1100Forum.net. Please keep posting and sharing your experiences. Great stuff.

Also, we need at least 18 more pictures for this month's photo challenge. Follow the fine examples set by The Ferret and Cormanus!

David

Can somebody please help me with a Repair/Service Manual for a 2017 Honda CB 1100 RS SC 78 in English? Can I find it somewhere for download or so? Thank you!

I hope any member in Texas and their families are safe from the flooding. Thoughts are with those affected.

Has anyone replaced the cam chain tensioner and lift? I have the valve cover off to check clearances and was wondering what else would have to come off to replace the tensioner stuff.

When we ride our motorcycles or move them about, there is always the possibility a nick or two may appear. It can be a difficult moment when the perfect paint or finish is less so following a mishap. Thankfully, a repair to a minor scratch is doable without incurring significant investment in time or money.

This repair thread focuses on a common repair: paint chip on a brake caliper. The same technique could be applied to your motorcycle’s frame, gas tank, or any other part of your motorcycle that involves metal, primer, paint, and a topcoat.

Before I share my process, please note I am not advocating that every surface of every motorcycle should be pristine. A motorcycle with a 100,000 miles on the clock will most likely tell its story with each accent from the road. There is a beauty there, too. But if you want to have the appearance of your motorcycle to look like it did when it arrived from Japan, here is an option to consider:

Step 1: Determine the color that you are “matching” and procure the primer, paint, and topcoat. For my repair, I used https://scratcheshappen.com/. They have a great online matching tool, fantastic paint, and nice kits complete with applicators:







Step 2: Clean the area thoroughly where the paint chip has occurred. If necessary, use an exacto blade to gently remove hanging paint. Prepare the surface as smooth as possible.

Step 3: Tip your applicator into the primer and get a very small portion of primer. Apply a thin coat of primer to the affected area. When possible, find a leverage point on your motorcycle to steady your hand so you can smoothly apply the primer. Apply the primer with a smooth, gentle “brushing” motion. If the primer is not smooth, wipe it off and try again. We want to gently add layers of primer, paint, and topcoat to cover the paint chip but also make the chipped area appear smooth again, flush with the other surfaces surrounding the paint chip.





Step 4: After the primer has completely dried, follow the same technique for applying paint. Note that some of the Honda Paint Color require “two” paint layers: a base layer with the metallic sparkles and a top paint layer for the finish color. I recommend one base layer and three “light” top layers, allowing each layer to dry before applying another. Good paint tends to naturally settle into the intention caused by the paint chip. When the intention is flush, stop applying layers. The paint I used required 60 minutes between layers. See image below following the 2nd coat of paint:



Step 4: Apply the topcoat layer. Shiny helps hide painter imperfections. See caliber following the topcoat application:



I have touched up other motorcycles by going to Autozone, picking a paint that “matched” what I was repairing, and applying a topcoat afterward. I have also used acrylic nail polish, too, I matched at the CVS Pharamcy.

I used the process outline above to make sure that a better match occurred. I opted to use an applicator for this repair because the paint chip was not prominent. If something different had occurred, I would have used the aerosol option, but that requires a lot more work to tape things off prior to spraying.

If you have a better approach or a technique, please share. I always learn something from every post, particularly those which point out my mistakes or how I made something simple needlessly complex.

Have a great week. David

I would be delighted if you can join me for Brunch at Nonni's Bistro in Downtown Pleasanton at 10:00 AM on Saturday, 16 Aug 25. Nonni's is a wonderful Bistro owned by a friend of mine. See link below for a preview:

https://www.nonnisbistro.net/

There is great parking available, and believe it or not, spaces actually set aside for motorcycles!

After we eat, I hope you an accompany me to the Lick Observatory. Highway 130 is arguably one of the best motorcycle roads in Northern California. See YouTube video below for a preview of the ride:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeo8afnB19M&t=67s

If either interest you, please confirm by 9 August so I can make reservations. David

"Riding solo is fun, but riding with a group of mates takes it to a whole other level"

A mature approach to making sure everyone has a great time and returns home safe and sound.

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."

Preamble to the United State's Declaration of Independence

May the spirit of independence accompany you always no matter where you ride.

Texas State Capital (Austin, TX)

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On Sunday, Mrs. G and I went to a vintage tractor and engine show. Among the massive steam engines that powered generators, stationary diesels and all manner of terrifying ancient labor-saving devices, I spotted this little Honda engine. Looked curious, as I had never heard of a Honda "Cuby". 

Looked it up, and apparently it's quite rare and was used internally at Honda for training. 

Among other references, I saw this:

http://chainsawcollectors.se/phpbb3/view...php?t=6397

Makes me want to take a PTO day and head to Torrance (less than 40 miles from me) and check out the Honda museum at their headquarters in Torrance. Last time I was there was around 2015, a bit before the current generation of Rebel hit the market. I was part of a focus group of local Honda owners who viewed and did surveys on the pre-release Rebel.

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