I need to check my fuel gauge. My question is, has anyone done this and do I need to get a new gasket?


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I’ve had my 2017 CB1100EX for about a month and I thought I’d write up my impressions so far….the good, the bad and the ugly. Starting with the ugly, I’ve got nothing. The bike is beautiful. I had the opportunity to essentially get half-off with a new old stock 2014 in black, but the cosmetics of the 2017 in red made it worth it for me to spend the extra dough. Financially, that doesn’t make any sense, but the red and spoked wheels just do it for me. The looks of the bike are second to none to me.

There isn’t much bad either, but there are a couple of things that aren’t ideal for me. First, I plain don’t get along with the ergonomics of the turn signal switch. It’s just a niggle to be sure, but I always seem to be fishing for the thing unless I look down to see it. And you can’t easily use it while working the clutch. Second, I wish 6th was geared lower (or is it higher…I always get it wrong….) There is just a couple of hundred RPM drop between 5th and 6th. The bike has plenty of low end torque, and at highway speeds, I’d prefer that it rev’d lower in 6th. If I’m going to accelerate to pass, I’m shifting down to 5th anyway, so having 6th geared higher (or is it lower) doesn’t buy much. And although I love the looks of spoked wheels, I’m a bit of a neat freak. The front wheel is fine, but the rear wheel, with whatever the chain throws back, is a bit more of a pain to keep clean.

Finally, now for the good. It shouldn’t matter so much but looks are just fantastic. Also, the riding position is perfect for the type of bike that the CB is. I thought that I’d try to optimize comfort by trying an aftermarket peg kit that gives adjustability on the peg position. That was a $200 mistake. None of the positions beat the stock pegs and the aftermarket pegs weren’t as comfortable in any position. Generally speaking, the bike is as comfortable, fun and functional as it can possibly be. I thought that I’d end up getting a fairing but at speeds of up to 70mph at least it does great. I’d be concerned that a fairing would cause more trouble than it would be worth.

I mainly use the bike (or any bike for that matter) as a daily commuter when the weather is nice and to tool around evenings and weekends. Typical day is 30 miles at most. I did do a 200-mile day touring locally though and three hours in the saddle was no problem at all. Also, I’ve heard complaints about the suspension, but I’m assuming that these were from earlier models because the suspension on my bike is perfect. I wouldn’t change a thing.

What will I change / modify? Good sense would suggest that I do nothing at all. But I did order the Whitehouse tank and covers in red from Samurider. I really do love the stock look, but I like the idea of switching between stock and retro. It’s an expensive indulgence to be sure. I’ll see if it’s worth it. For anybody interested, I’ll post pics of the swap-out procedure. There are a couple of posts here that touch on it, but I didn’t see a descriptive how-to.

Lots of rain here on the East Coast the past few weeks, but I’ve managed to get some riding in more days than not.

Bad, bad news based on what I see from Honda Canada...there is NO 2018/2017 CB1100 EX available ....only 2018 CB1100 RS with price and 2018 CB1000 R with no price...listed under Naked

Here is the link:

https://motorcycle.honda.ca/category/naked

Ad far as the US is concerned 2017/2014 CB1100 EX is listed under Sport

Correct me if I am wrong.
Glad to have 2014 model



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well i've run into a snafu here. the Kawasaki Fork Boots That were reccomended to me have turned up on Back order by Partzilla. I can't wait for them to get in, because I have to get them put on with the new set of tires I have on the way. Normally, I'd just buy them elsewhere, but they seem to be much more expensive elsewhere, and If i take them off the order so that my other parts will ship, Partzilla is going to charge me for shipping. So, I need to get a set of alternative fork boots for the CB1100 that are at least almost as good as the Kawasaki boots that you folks like to use. Big bonus if they're less expensive.

Any good reccomendations?

I have got a letter from Honda. I have to go to the dealer, as there is a recall from HONDA.

It seems like there is something wrong with an original part. They will take mine and give me a new and corrected replacement.

At this point, you might be wondering:

-Which part? Does this affect my bike? Has something been wrong all this time and I haven't noticed yet? How can this happen?

Well... the part in question is: the user's manual. It seems there is a mistake on it.

My money is in the maintanace intervals. In my version (Spanish) it states no interval for valves check. Let's see what I get.

Even with the stock adjustable levers, my 70 year old hands seem to be straining to get a good pull on the clutch lever, especially. Does anyone recommend some kind of dogleg levers that are closer to the bars?

TIA

Hi,

Maybe it's a stupid question, but there we go:

From the original set-up, can the handlebars be rotated axialy in their clamps, or is there some kind of notching so the original position can't be changed without drilling or machining of some kind?

I'd just like to try some minor adjustment, to see if I can get the bars slightly higher and closer to me. Just a bit...

Any advise?

Thanks!

Just seeing if anyone has any recommendations for a cafe-style seat for the 2013 CB, or if there's a plastic cover that's removable to cover the passenger section of the seat when the lady isn't on the back with me.

I know Chic Design makes one, but $750 is a bit much for a seat I'll only use on solo rides.

Thanks in advance!

I'm considering ordering the Honda luggage rack (08L70-MGC-A40) for my '14 DLX but before I do so, I have a question...

I currently own, use and rather like the Tourmaster Select saddle bags - same ones The Ferret uses I believe. From looking at the pictures of the Honda rack and how it installs, I kinda suspect that it's going to make continued use of my saddle bags difficult, if not impossible. Has anyone found this to be the case?

Any insight is appreciated.
Thanks,
Brian

Just curious as to what bike was the worst for you ?
The VTX 1800 was by far the worst bike i ever owned.
it was heavy , handled terrible and scraped the pegs in almost any turn. was downright scary to ride and my wife hatted that cushion on the back.
i can not think of a good quality it had other than being reliable.