AS some of you know I sold my 13 CB1100 last month because I just
could not handle it two up. I bought a brand new 2016 CTX700n dct
from Ken's Sports. I took the wife for a ride the other day and she liked it. I not no trouble in stop and go traffic. The low seat and the dct helps.
So for I added a Honda rack and put my old box back on. Also put a Madstad windshield on it. I took a ride to Spring Green the other day to get some sweet corn.
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I would say this not is a good bike for a beginner the dct works well but the motor is a long stroked twin and comes off the bottom wit a lot of torque.In drive it shifts up fast and is in 5th by 35mph. In sport it shifts higher. You can manual shift it but found this only works well for passing of steep hills. It has a little buss above 60mph so I stop more often .
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So far I like it, Honda say it should get 61mpg, first tank I got 74mpg
2nd 71mpg.
I really do like the way this bike looks. The ride is not as nice as the
CB but just about. The forks and shock have no adjustment .
Even though it has 17" wheels it does handle like a cruiser, very planted in the big sweepers but you really have to pay attention
in the tight stuff. I just leave it in sport mode then.

A funny thing happened at a red light when I first got it,
I had a habit of blipping the throttle at stop lights sometimes.
Of course I did it without thinking and the bike leapt ahead about2 feet.
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Still lurking here.

One of my favourite summertime events is the Vintage Motorcycle Show. It was a bit a of a let down this year as there were no BSAs. The only Norton Commando was in the parking lot. Lots of Turnips though.

I picked a few of the Hondas there starting with a CB900F Super Sport in the parking lot.


1968 (wet) Dream as they were called here.


1972 CB750 with custom metal flake paint. The owner also has a Yamaha XS1100 which he rides regularly. BTW although the seat it tall, it is harder than ours.


1976 400 Four


Just for a change a 1957 Ariel Square Four

Will soon need a new - full face helmet
Minimum criteria: as quit as possible, inner/adjustable sunshade and good quality.
2nd: Prefer Shoei
Do not need electronic gizmos
Please advise as per your own experience

So, I sold my 2014 Valkyrie, and think I want an FJR1300. Anybody want to talk me out of it?

Remember, last time I was set on getting a 1976 KZ900 but several of you tried to dissaude me.

I want to downsize, so was thinking about a T120 Bonneville but those are very scarce on the used market and the dealers are not discounting. This must be a very popular bike!

So, I thought about the FJR. It is only 120 pounds lighter than the Valkyrie and I would have preferred lighter, but I just test rode one and it seems quite a bit lighter than I thought it would. The power, for someone who has never ridden a sportsbike is amazing!

The two FJRs out there are a 2005 for $4250 and a 2014 for $7000.

Don't know too much about these. Price seems reasonable.

https://orlando.craigslist.org/mcy/d/cla...13402.html

Hello everybody,

I have a CB1100 EX from 2013 and around 10.000 Km with it. For couple of days I have a problem with the fuel pump I think . I'm not really sure about the real nature of the problem and maybe some of you guys have some knowledge about it. It all started when I was parking the motorcycle with the back on a small slope with the engine working but the clutch was engaged. After that, when I tried to start the bike the normal noise of the fuel pump working before starting the motor couldn't be heard anymore and ofcourse the bike did not start. After many attempts to push it and starting it in second gear, finally I managed to start it . When I stop it again, it did not work anymore until I push one or two times really hard on the front fork. Sometimes works normally, but sometimes I have to repeat the procedure from above. Anybody ? Any idea? Could be a improper contact somewhere? Is the fuel pump going to die on me ? Thanks !

I wanted a rear rack for my 2017 EX and after talking to my dealer and searching online, I could not find an OEM Honda rack. So based on the experiences of others here, I requested a quote on one from Mr. T at samurider. I got the quote soon after I made the request, and I ordered a rack and paid for it on June 26. Today, 9 days later, I received it. Amazing. From paying for it to holding it took such a short time, especially with July 4th being yesterday. Thank you samurider--I look forward to buying from you again.

The good news is that it's been dry (finally) in Maryland. The bad news is that I've gone from ATGATT to MoTGWIC (most of the gear, when it's convenient...) It's been hot.... Real hot... And humid... Not riding in t-shirt and shorts, but not as much gear as usual.

This isn't much in comparison with Cormonus' posts, but....

1. Wifey was out of town, so I spent the morning of the 4th doing my first service on the CB (better late than never). If I'd bothered to read the posts here I wouldn't have been surprised. But some he-man on the Honda assembly line evidently used his Bruce Banner strength to torque down on the filter when the bike was assembled. My standard wrap-around wrench didn't do the trick. Fortunately, Advanced Auto Parts was open, and with filter in hand, I found that a fixed 65mm wrench was just the ticket. Changed the oil / filter, lubed the chain, gave the bike a good going over, and back in service.

2. After the oil change on the morning of the 4th, I vowed to ride all three bikes an equal amount of time. I picked three destinations in opposite directions, each about an hour away. First up was the Speedmaster,. Headed out over the bay bridge, found a town on the Eastern Shore and grabbed a crab cake sandwich. What a wonderful bike with a wonderful vibe. Still and all, the feet-forward position with the beach bars puts a bit of stress on the back at highway speeds. Thinking of moving the controls back. We'll see.

3. Next up was my old and trusty BMW R1200C. Since my new bikes, it's been a couple of months since I've taken it out. I describe this bike as "fitting me like a glove". Well...my initial reaction was "man, this thing handles like a pig!". I still love the position and controls (the bike is very comfortable) but power delivery, gearing and overall handling? I guess things have come a long way in 20 years and I just never realized it. I still love the looks, and after a half-hour cruising the back roads north of Baltimore, I was used to it again... and I'll never get rid of this bike... But it's probably relegated to short fun jaunts down memory lane.

4. Took the CB via back roads west towards Frederick, MD. Smooth as silk, handled like a dream, comfortable throughout, and at every pit stop, somebody commented about the bike. At every pit-stop, I had people asking what year, and if I did my own restoration. I never really realized how much folks 55 and above have a connection with CB750s. Rode back towards home, stopped at a local park to walk along the bay, and back home in time to watch to fireworks from the pier while fishing. Pretty nice holiday...

I stink at taking pictures in the moment, but here are a few random ones....








I should say with this one, that my Arai Defiant was getting older, so I got this new one... What a great and quiet helmet. Highly recommended for anybody who is concerned about helmet noise...

Here it is, my CB Forum shirt.
Size L fits perfect, thank you Guth...how about long sleeve???

Looking to purchase a 2014 DLX seat because I prefer the look and the slight increase in height over the 2013. Nothing on Ebay, but I see that I can purchase the seat via Bike Bandit for around $260. Just wondering if anyone else has purchased one directly from Honda or via a third party like this and if I will need to buy the little rubber bits in addition?
77200-MGC-N21ZA is the part number I'm looking at.
Thanks!