Trying to find a new rear tire for my 2017 cb1100ex.Dunlop D205 no longer made and I cant find a 140 70r 18 tube tire.Any suggestions ?

My 2014 has 8k miles on its original tires. They look used and the rear is a bit flat-topped (thank you, Florida) but I thought I could squeeze the upcoming Berea rally out of them. Well... Mr. Dry Wall Screw On The Road had different plans for my rear tire. So, off to my local dealer this morning.

Me: Hey guys. I'm looking for Michellin PR3 120/70 and 160/60 18.

Parts Counter Kid (PCK): Those are getting harder to get and I can get them for you here on Tuesday because they'll be coming from a warehouse in Cali and intall them on Wednesday.

Me: No can do. Gotta be on my way to KY early Wed morning. Be right back. Let me make a phone call. (call Revzilla. Same story. No timely delivery guarantee. So I go back to PCK). How about Pirelli Angel GTs?

PCK: Let me check... On those I can get you the front here by Friday. The rear would be coming from the west coast so it will also be Tuesday.

Me. Ok, let me make a phone call. (Call Revzilla).

Zilla: Yes we can get those out to you today form Pennsylvania so you should have them by the end of the week.

Me: Cool. Thank you. I'll place the order on the web. Then I think about weather coming and how bad FedEx ground has sucked for me lately. Go back to the PCK and ask, what else do you have in that size, same purpose, that we can get here in time?

PCK: I have the new Bridgestone Battlax T31 in a warehouse in Florida and can get them tomorrow.

End of story: I'm getting the new Battlax T31s, front and rear. Fingers crossed.

Any of you have had experience with them?

Peace,

Hello everyone,

This is my first post on the forum so please bear with me if this has been asked before. I did some searching around the forum and found somewhat similar threads, but nothing that truly answered my question.

That being said, I've grown up riding dirt bikes (nothing bigger than 200cc) and I am very confident in my basic riding skills, however, I am on the fence if a CB1100 would be a "good" first street bike. Just to give you some perspective, I'm 33 yo, 5' 10" about 230 pounds (all jokes and laughs aside, I am a pretty built guy). I've also sat on the CB1100 and can almost flat foot it. I'm looking for a bike to cruise around on, maybe a few commutes to work once in a while, and a short trip here or there. I wouldn't classify myself as a thrill seeker, but more so just want to get out and enjoy the road when the weather permits. I also want a bike that has enough power to cruise the highway and safely pass cars without pushing the bike to it's limits. I love the lines and look of the CB1100 and really think it checks all of the boxes I am looking for in a bike. That said, although I want a bike I can, "grow old with," safety obviously comes first, which is why I am taking the time to write this post.

From everything I've read and seen on Youtube, everyone seems to agree the CB1100 is a powerful bike, but, "it will not do anything you don't want it to do," as one person said best.

I welcome your honest feedback and look forward to hopefully joining the CB1100 family.

Thanks

It's been over a year since I've ventured to make any posts on this Forum. For one I don't have a connection for my laptop (I'm at my local library) and have not kept in touch as I did in the past.

I'm writing this in hopes of hearing from anyone that may have had a similar experience. I ride my bike every Saturday and Sunday (rain permitting) and usually put over 250 miles in a weekend. My bike is nearing the 30'000 mile mark and so far she runs like a Swiss watch. A about a month ago while on the Tamiami Trail about 20 miles east of Naples Florida I noticed a dark shape heading at me while motoring along at about 65 miles an hour. In less time than I could manage to avoid the impact, I struck a vulture that had been feeding on a dead animal on the side of the road. The giant bird struck my left turn signal and my left knee. I thought of stopping and reassessing what damage that may have been done, but I pressed on. When I did stop to look at the bike I found that the bird had not only broken off my turn signal, but that it had dented my fuel tank. My knee was sore but nothing compared to the hurt I felt for my beautiful machine.

I contacted my insurance company ( I have a full cover policy on the bike) and found out that I have a $1,000.00 deductible. The cost of the tank is about a $1,000.00 and the turn signal is about $60.00. My bike is now riding around with a dent, and a missing turn signal. I've passed the spot of my vulture encounter, and the carcass is now gone. Only my scars on my beautiful Honda remain. Has anyone here ever have a similar incident? When I do all my repairs, I'm thinking of putting a decal on my new tank of a turkey buzzard. I just hope that I don't become the first vulture ace in South Florida.

my bike on Mount Etna, an active volcano in Sicily, on the Mareneve road (the bikers' paradise) at the Brunek refuge and at the top of the volcano.

My local dealer (Cycles of Jacksonville) has TWELVE 2014s retailing for $5,980. Makes my wanna buy a spare!

Where was all this inventory hidden?

I plan on lowering the back of this bike a lot and need some shock suggestions,I believe the stock length is 340MM correct?

Bikes paid for,paperwork’s in the mail,shipper has been paid now I just need to wait. Then it’s goimg to be another wait to get it down to the DMV for inspection and registration,feel like a kid at Christmas.

My personal opinion is that the list of issues encountered with our beloved Hondas is short and mostly maintenance not breakdowns, but I’m embarking on a road trip in two weeks for around 2,000 miles through MT and ID and thought I’d poll the membership as many of you have logged way more time in the saddle. For reference, my 2014 has approx 10,000 miles on it, tires still have lots of tread, had new plugs installed and the valves checked - shocker, they were perfect - changed the oil since then and tightened the chain. In short, the bike feels like it’s running like a top. Do you guys have any suggestions for tools to bring for commonly encountered roadside problems?

If I get a flat, I’m going to use the ‘fill and inflate’ can and limp to the nearest shop for a proper fix. I was also going to pack an extra clutch and front brake lever just in case one is broken, lingering precaution from my MX days. Otherwise, I plan to bring 8-12 mm sockets and wrenches, zip ties, wire, pliers, a few Allen sockets, chain cleaner and lube and a jerrycan full of gas. Anything else fellas?

Thanks!


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Hi,

I’m new to the fuel injected bike world, I’ve had lots of old Hondas but usually don’t do anything that requires tuning, been looking for a cb1100 for a while and bought some wyvern pipes I found reasonably a while back in anticipation for the day I find one I can afford. Well the day came today and I own my first fuel injected bike!

The first think I am itching to do is bolt on my wyvern 4 into 4 but I want to get all my ducks in a row. What needs to be done to ensure correct fueling and Ecu satisfaction with the wyvern pipes bolted on. Bear in mind it’s entirely for aesthetic and acoustic satisfaction, the performance of he stock bike is perfectly acceptable for me as it is easily as fast/faster than any bike I’ve owned!

The bike is a 2014 Cb1100e in Black with 9k miles and apparently a K&N air filter according to the previous owner.

Any help much appreciated and I’m sure I am posting on something that may have been asked but I did look and couldn’t find the answer I seek.