Dunno if this has been shared here, yet. Pretty cool research.

"What the researchers observed is that the ride decreased the participants’ level of stress (28-percent decrease in stress biomarkers), that it slightly increased their heartbeat (a 20-minute ride increased heartbeat by 11 percent), their adrenaline levels (by 27-percent) as well as their focus and alertness."

You can read the entire article on [url=https://www.rideapart.com/articles/301693/science-proves-riding-a-motorcycle-is-good-for-you-seriously/]RideApart.

I miss you guys.

I'm trying to track down a connector for my custom fender eliminator that I'm building. Does anyone know where I can source one? I'm trying to leave all the stuff I remove intact, so I don't want to harvest from the stock stuff.

Also, I'll make a separate thread when I'm done, but I'm wondering if anyone has interest in me making a PDF of the CAD file I've made for my fender eliminator? I'll post it up soon if so.

I used to be able to post a pic to a forum from imgur but it ain't working like it used to
this is it. sorry.


I have a corbin gunfighter seat to put on it. Nice look but uncomfortable as he**.-shorter bars don't help. Probably only ride it to a vintage rally or two. Its running on points at the moment.
I have a C5 ignition to go in once it appears to be running as it should. If all good I might set it up to take longer rides. It took way too long to get it to this point though.
Still need to sort either a bad spark plug or a carb issue on #4. Runs great on 3 cylinders
Pulling / installing the carbs on these is so not fun...

tank cleaned and coated.
SS brake lines
upgraded regulator.
all led's except the headlight (I need an option). They all work - that took awhile too.
harley dyna mufflers
carbs rebuilt
alum bits polished


Its not mint - but it fine for me.

I had the Honda decals made. Its got maybe 10 coats of clear.
Painting is/was my nemesis - at least the way I do things.
my basic method was use duplicolor and then coat with a two part K2 clear I found in
an aerosol. Spraymax is the brand. Just like regular automotive, gas resistant clear.

Going on my 2nd year with this bike.
Didn't get to ride it much - messed up my shoulder good - could not do. Yes it sucked!
Almost back to right.
I plan on a couple extended wk end trips. maybe camp, maybe airbnb.

Anyway. I was looking to do soft bags like the Kriega variety
https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/krie...ack-system
easy, no turn sig relocation but a PITA to accesss. I have the US20 for daytrippin.

I had also thought of relocating the turn sigs and get some soft bags to mount on the sides. maybe these?
https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/krie...32-drypack
https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/krie...saddlebags
nice looking but kinda out of my self-imposed budget.

My question is this:
I have the license plate relo kit that got rid of the rear reflector ensemble and was wondering if this turn sig relo kit[url=http://] https://japan.webike.net/products/22880742.html will work with my license plate setup.
I'm guessing it attaches to the bracket I removed and replaced with the cleaner license plate and frame.

PLEASE READ THIS. No it is not one of those pass along things. These are my own words to motorcycling friends around the world. It’s long, but the advice I provide may save you a lot of pain.

Each May thousands of motorcyclists in Ottawa and other Canadian cities take part in the Ride for Dad to raise funds to save men’s lives by supporting prostate cancer research. I do not like riding in pacts, so for several years I ignored their invitations and their advice.

Two years ago my family doctor sent me to an urologist because my PSA number was climbing. A high PSA number is a sign of possible prostate cancer, the number 1 cancer risk for men, as well as, the Number 2 cancer killer (behind lung cancer). The urologist asked if I wanted wait to see if it got worse or have a biopsy. Are there 2 answers to this question? Of course I avoided a biopsy and walked away.

The same year a model railway buddy of mine in Ogdensburg, NY told me his lower sore back was diagnosed as prostate cancer and it had moved into his bones. Despite 4 stages of treatment including radiation and chemotherapy, I watched him fade away and die within the year. I was saddened losing a friend this way, but did nothing to check my own health despite often waking up with a stiff lower back.

Months later my family doctor sent me back to the urologist as my PSA number had risen again. No choices this time, and I agreed to the biopsy. The results showed there were cancerous tumors in my prostate gland. A bone scan and PT scan were taken to ensure the cancer had not spread and the results came back clean.

I was given the choices of Robotic Radical Prostatectomy Surgery or radiation procedures. At 72 I had no intentions of having children, so I chose the surgery to eliminate any further chances of this gland causing any further health problems.

On Tuesday morning January 29 the gland was removed. When I woke up 3 hours later I found the catheter painful, so I was given 2 Tylenol to kill the pain.

At noon the next day I was sent home. A milligram of hydromorphone let me enjoy a long night’s sleep.

But the next morning I felt cramped and bloated. A large bran muffin and a mug of coffee were consumed. 15 minutes later I was called to the throne and all my pain was washed down the pipes. Each morning since, that has been my breakfast choice and have not suffered any pain at all.

Friday morning I go back to the doctor to have the catheter removed and the tiny shiny staples removed from the 5 bullet holes and knife wound under my belly button. After that if the tap doesn’t leak, by the start of riding season this will all be behind me. This May perhaps I will take their offer to Ride for Dad.

So my advice to all of you is ask your doctor what your PSA number is. And then ask to be tested every year after that. Unfortunately for us males it’s not a matter of whether we will suffer prostate cancer, it’s just a matter of when.

Being a complete newbie when it comes to riding motorbikes, I have a question over seat comfort.

I've not ridden much since I got the CB, about 500mls since Jan 8th, but I do find that my backside starts hurting (like it's bruised) after about 30/40 mins riding.

I thought it might just be me getting used to riding as with hurting wrists and shoulders, but now that they are ok, my butt still hurts to the extent I reckon 90 mins to 2 hrs will be my limit between stops.

Is this the norm? Will I 'get used' to the saddle, or do I need to look into a replacement like a Corbin?

I read a few posts regarding leather care for items like Corbin saddles and the routine application of leather care product, but I still don't have a solid feel of leather product performance.

If we use the CB1100 Corbin leather saddle products as an example, how have they stood up to common and routine exposure to rain, UV radiation from the sun, and summer heat let's say for 10 hours a day, 5 days a week? Do unstitched saddles endure better than the stitched models? Can one get away with minimal leather care under these conditions?

In contrast, the Honda factory saddles require no maintenance (aside from the occasional seagull or goose dumping) and seem to hold their own indefinitely.

Comments?

I bought it for taking pictures of my bike in the sand on the beach and in the grass purpose only.
https://i.imgur.com/01lKPMk.jpg

http://www.bmwmcofseattle.com/content/20...immaculate

Nice looking bike for sale in Seattle.

Does anyone know what fairing that is? I like it.