For me, I currently have that the 2020 1100 cc Honda Africa Twin in my head ...



I am not sure why. It is not pretty, but less ugly than usual. The size is right for me, certainly better than my CB1100. I don't like spoked wheels on non-classics, so I can't precisely pin down what is pulling at my soul. Nevertheless, like many Christmas "Wishes", or shall I say, "Dream Wish", we can 't always get what we want.

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Good evening,
I have just completed a modification on my CB 1100 RS Modelyear 2019.
The front fender was way to short, the engine got muddy all the time.
And I like that very old-school look.

Therefore I decided to modifiy for a longer front fender, not plastic, but real thing.

If you want to have a look, check out the german CB forum
https://www.cb-1100.de/forum/viewtopic.p...201#p24201

It is even longer than the EX Version.
In spring time, after snow has gone, we will check it out on the rainy roads. But I expect it will be very nice and functional

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I'm just shooting for the 2020 EC Rally

ACK

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Recently i was offered a new corbin seat from a member close to my home and after a test drive decided to buy it, it was in new condition.

Let me start by mentioning that i am totally happy with the deal, nice guy to deal with and a very reasonable price was accepted.

This is a gunfigher only, without the lady seat on the back, i think the gf/lady has a different shape than mine.

But after some riding there were some improvements that could be made, the pressure in the usual two spots was completely gone but i noticed some other things;
1 the seating was higher than the standard honda low profile standard seat.
2 the riding position was too far back to be relaxed and put pressure on my wrists.
3 the best way i can describe the seat is like sitting on a toilet seat, lots of pressure on the
femur bones and no support in the back, like it was overhanging somewhat.
4 unpleasant to put your feet on the ground because of the support on the side of the seat.
5 it gave me the impression that i was sitting on top of the bike and not "in it" which felt
less confident to ride.
6 any bumps in the road were better cushioned despite the seat felt a bit firmer, the support was
definitely better but in the wrong place.

Some things i tried was to compress the seating area overnight to "wear it in" , this was completely unsuccessful, as i later found out the white foam used in the seat bounced back in perfect shape even after beiing fully compressed for two days in my vise, no memory whatsoever.
I also noticed that if i moved forward and put my hand behind me the support improved.
So i had to come forward and support my lower back more to be in a comfortable position that did not put any pressure on my wrists.
A plan was hatched and the seat cover carefully separated from the white base foam, the back build up and re-shaped and then went for a test ride.
Much improved seating position and the pressure on my wrists was gone, it was also easier to put my feet on the ground but there was still a bit of pressure on my femur bones just forward of the upper joint so a small shallow channel was carved into the seat and more test riding ensued.

I was now happy with the result and riveted the cover on permanently.
One thing i learned on youtube from a german guy who altered his seat in much the same way is to leave the leather cover loose and don't glue it anywhere, it then provides for more stretch and feels softer because it is not constantly stretched out like the skin on a drum and thus conforms more to your body, i found this to be true and whilst the seat does not look as sharp as before i can appreciate the effect it has on the comfort level.

Today i went for a ride, started at 9:30 in the morning and returned at 18:00 with some short stops and no discomfort whatsoever, i am very pleased with this result and although he standard seat will be used for short trips the corbin is now the choice for the longer rides.

Here is a link for a short set of pictures with text;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDZ3JlVbHLU

Hope this may clarify some things for future and current users, i found that not much detailed info is available on the net about these seats, the shape appears to be made for bigger sizes than myself ( 6'3 and 85 kg ) and many lighter riders have a similar modification made to their seats by corbin after some time to adapt to the customer.

Hi, all. Long time no speak. I've still hung around, and while I miss my CB, and still consider this forum to be the best of all, I'm still waist deep in bikes. I wanted to announce something meaningful, and hope it doesn't violate any forum protocols. I have completed the purchase of BMG - British Motorcycle Gear, a company responsible for outfitting a good number of motorcycle enthusiasts for over 30 years.

BMG will be a ’side gig’ for the time being, as my wife and I still work full time, and we need to learn how to run a family business. I'm eager to cater to the motorcycle community that I’ve been part of for 50 years, starting on a Yamaha Mini- Enduro in the woods of New Jersey, where I discovered the passion that endures, and the people who make it special.

We’ll focus on the online business for now, reimagining the website and social a bit, then emerge in 2020 to hit some shows and establish a handful of retail partnerships. Our own BMG line of products was born from the original Belstaff technical riding gear line. It’s great stuff, well made, feature laden, and keenly priced. And it is available only on our site for now. We also carry Belstaff, Davida helmets, Halcyon goggles, some Barbour products, and a smattering of other gear and accessories. We will always offer a modest, curated selection of quality products.

So, I’d greatly appreciate if my forum friends would head over to the British Motorcycle Gear FB page, follow, like, share, participate in the conversations, and check out our website. Feel free to pick out some nice riding gear! And I’m open to ideas, opinions, comments, partnerships, and opportunities with you all, so hit me up here or via my biz email, andrew@britishmotorcyclegear.com

Over time, I’ll also be applying some of my media and writing experience on the site and elsewhere. Isle of Man stuff, podcast, blog, coverage of moto- events and news.

This move comes with some trepidation. I certainly don’t want to screw up my hobby! I’ve never been an entrepreneur. I suppose I'm a late bloomer. Cynthia and I hope to infuse the biz with some new energy and ideas, keep it small, and let it form around the travels, experiences, and most of all, people, who come with being contributors to the motorcycle community, the best group of humans on earth.

If you want to purchase anything, use the code BMGSHOW for 10% off and free shipping, and if you put a note in the order or message me that you're a CB1100 forum member, I'll kick you back some more. I'll have a dedicated code for y'all soon. http://www.britishmotorcyclegear.com Many thanks, all!

I watched with sadness as my DLX was carted off to the dealership today for some R&R. They're located 77 miles up the road but offer inexpensive pickup and delivery service. None of the nearby dealers do this. This is the same dealer that I bought my CB and Monkey from. They're an independent, family-owned, Honda-only dealer. No huge showroom, no e-store, no aftermarket accessories. My kind of place. Anyway, I hope they get to the bottom of my rear wheel issue (stiff to turn, grinding noises, etc.). They'll spoon on a new rear tire, change the clutch and brake fluid, and replace the headlight bulb while they're at it.

Anyway, watching them lash down my bike to their trailer and drive away felt like I was saying goodbye to an old friend.

Interesting development. https://motorbikewriter.com/brakebutt-li...c8c0a7dc66

Them ain't organs-on-ice under the "tank".

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