Has anybody used the PC V on a 2017ex yet? Does it need the O2 eliminators? Sometimes its not always possble cover all throttle angles on some bikes is the 2017 ex one of those?

Can anyone advise if the side panels are common to all models of CB1100’s and if they are interchangable

Just thought I'd throw together a thread with a collection of pictures.


Saturday AM I rode to Ogden's Historic 25th Street (or as its known locally 2 Bit Street). Back when the railroad came through Ogden in force the city's nickname was "The Crossroads of the West". With the railroad came the usual suspects (speakeasy's, carpet baggers, ladies of ill repute and so forth). Was quite the rough and tumble place. Now a days its toned down significantly.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ogden,_Utah

Had breakfast at a local diner and took this pic out the front window. Not a lot of traffic since it was around 8:30 AM. Temps were brisk...around 40 +/-. A couple of TV shows use the store fronts for their backgrounds. Notably the series 'Yellowstone' with Kevin Costner.



Since we're discussing the Indian FTR on another thread. I stopped by the Indian dealer 3 weeks back and looked at some very nice machinery. If the FTR really does price out at mid $15,000 and has the usual add-on's like tax, title and so forth it will likely exceed the threshold for what I'd want to pay for that style bike. Especially considering I have an XR1200 in the garage I'm exceedingly happy with (the bump in power and drop in weight of the FTR not withstanding).

This Indian was $22,000 and would be my first choice of their current product line.



This model was also in the running for my wallets contents at approx. $25,000 on the floor.



Some pictures below my friend took at the Salt Lake City Distinguished Gentleman's ride this year.



The riders contingent on the steps of the Utah State Capitol.



Honda was represented. My friend told me he saw a CB1100 there. I was unable to go as I was in SW'n Wyoming that weekend working on the Wyoming State Native Trout Slam.



A friends garage. The Harleys are on the other side of the bay. The Triumph in the foreground was just visiting.



Same friend with his Triumph Scrambler climbing the mountains north of Salt Lake to about 9,100 feet. Picture is looking north. He can't say enough good things about both the 2018 Scrambler and Bobber that he owns.



Wanted to take the CB1100 out on the freeway and try out that muffler I bought off CB Forum member Peking Duck. I've had it on for a week commuting and the it's louder-ER than stock but not offensive at normal speeds/RPMs. More of a lower growl. Today I rode out to Stoddard Utah to a well known road house that used to be called Kelly's. Owner passed away recently and it's under new management. Anyway, wanted to see how the muffler sounded at freeway speeds. LOUDER. Noticeable at 75+. Would I want to do an extended trip of 3-4 days at freeway speeds. Probably not. Going to put in the removable silencer and see how that sounds at those speeds. Should quiet it down considerably. The look of it is growing on me. Couple of 20 somethings really like that can. Told me so while I was getting gas.

As I was leaving to try out the muffler



At the road house.



Back from todays ride.



Today was another brisk day with temps in the high 40's during the ride through the canyon. You can still see the remnants of this years first snow from last weekend.

Received my new OEM Crash Bars today from Hondaline Parts and had them on before the FedEx guy had left the neighborhood (possibly; at least in my mind).
Well pleased with how they look.
Would post pics but after repeated efforts I'm still unable to get the file size down to 250KB.
Technology is not my friend today.

Hi,

Does anyone have a late model BMW boxer 1200 they would mind sharing approximate insurance costs. I am calculating whether I can engineer purchase of one of these or not. Just ballpark is all I am after. I understand all the parameters that make insurance vary, but I figure most of the members here are a good proxy on how I ride/drive and for age and so forth. Just a SWAG is all I am looking for. If I ask my agent she is going to say "not another motorbike" or something like that. I should mention that I am in the U.S.

I just replaced the Visor or Shield on my HJC helmet. If I remember correctly this is the second time for this particular helmet. The material in these shields is soft and they scratch rather easily, at least mine seem to. Does anyone use any form of clear protector film on their visor/shield? Like the stuff we can put on our phones etc.. It may be hard to find a protector film that is cut to match any particular helmet but using a razor blade to trim a sheet of film seems rather reasonable.

Hi Guys
English winter is creeping up on us and darker nights are here.
Noticed that when I hit high beam it was too high the other night.
There is a thread on here that covers the process but pics are not visible.
Does anyone have pics or manual extract before I start fiddling around with it please?

Many Thanks
Mark T

My other bikes had a section in the under seat manual on how to do this, but the CB does not.
Only done a few hundred miles of the break in period so far but would be interested on how it's done.
Can anyone point me to a thread with pics or an extract from the full service manual.
I am a 2016 CB1100ex if that makes any difference - but I suspect this will be a common process for all models.
I can see the tensioner body and I am guessing you have to remove a cover to set where the crank is before releasing the plunger / removing the assembly.
Thanks for looking guys.

Although we don't get really bad weather, now that spring has sprung we are being treated to some glorious sunny days. This weekend I took the CB for a roll around the local hills and then into town to check out the Motorclassica. This car and bike event had some amazing machinery on display ... yep you've probably all seen something bigger / better but I was impressed so here's a few pics of the bikes.



















... and one for the lads, me included, who might appreciate a third wheel to help keep the rubber side down

Here are some miscellaneous pics from this years Fall Men's Trip to West Virginia.The Fall Men's Trip is attended by male members of our family with an occasional invited guest. This year the group included myself (CB1100), my son (FJ-09) my younger brother(Triumph Bonneville) my son's FIL (Honda ST 1300), his nephew (Triumph Bonneville), and a coworker of my son's (Triumph Speed Triple R). 2 Hondas, 3 Triumphs and one Yamaha. Who'd have thought that any group of 6 random motorcyclists would be made up of 50% Triumphs ? lol 5 days, 1108 miles, no breakdowns, no crashes. Weather ranged from 90 and sunny on the first day, to torrential rain on the 4th day and near freezing temperatures on the 5th day. Quite the spread of weather

BTW this is very close to where next years CB1100 forum Rally will be held which will give you an idea of scenery and roads/ riding type.

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