Starting a new thread after clearing out the old one due to storage issues

Two new models of CB will appear in Canada this spring.

https://hondanews.ca/en-CA/releases/rele...-to-canada

This is making me happy right now.

https://youtu.be/q8LgR2I5Jj0?si=ScZNPYVHKYw2vahO

I have read all of the Threads about tool kits for the CB1100 EX and how they vary from one country to another. I have also noted that many of the most prolific posters and moderators on the Forum find those Tool Kits useless and the Tool Kit Threads to be tedious at best. Only Threads about what type of oil to use has earned more scorn!

I laughed loudly at myself as I read the last scathing post while I assembled my complete Honda OEM Tool Kit, circa 2025





I do not know if the addition of a flashlight offsets any of the monitory waste and poor judgement I demonstrated in prepping for the incredibly unlikely event that I may need to tighten a screw, replace a bulb, adjust a shock, remove a spark plug, or any of the other tasks mentioned in the Owner’s Manual. Note that I have not completed one repair on the road in my 45 years of riding.

In an attempt to earn back so credibility, I offer the following. Perhaps it may be impactful for a few members of the Forum other than me.

The American Automobile Association (AAA) is a federation of motoring clubs operating in North America, serving 61 million car and motorcycle owners. If me and my motorcycle found ourselves with a flat tire, no gas, or unable to move forward, a call to AAA will result in a tow truck being dispatched or a roadside gas delivery or other services to get me and my CB1100 back on the road. See coverage details below:

Towing: Can’t get your bike to start after stopping to enjoy a scenic view? AAA can meet you at your breakdown location and tow you to safety.

Fuel: If your tank runs dry, don’t sweat it. An Emergency Road Service technician will deliver enough fuel to get you to the next gas station.

Extrication services: Caught in a tough spot? AAA will retrieve your motorcycle if it gets stuck in the mud, sand, snow, or a ditch.

Flat Tire: If you have a flat tire, a technician can come straight to you to fill it up.

Locksmith services: If you lose or break your key and need to call a locksmith, AAA will reimburse you for the cost.

Trailer assistance: Even if you tow your motorcycle with your vehicle, you’re still covered. Flat tire service, towing, extrication, and locksmith reimbursement are available for your trailer too.

https://mwg.aaa.com/automotive/roadside/...motorcycle

For me, an AAA membership is a pragmatic, affordable insurance policy for my motorcycle, car, and truck. Honda motorcycles may be engineering marvels but unexpected stuff does happen on the road.

I recognize the likelihood of a scoundrel stealing my CB1100 is also improbable. Motorcycle thieves tend to focus on other motorcycle models. What is incredibly likely is that I will forget where I parked my motorcycle because I am a knucklehead.

To address both scenarios, I use the Tile Tracking System. This system relies on a Bluetooth enabled tracker that transmits GPS information. Using my iPhone, I can track the location of my motorcycle and a mapping program to lead me to it. I place the Tile Tracker in the storage compartment designated for the useless Tool Kit.







With a quick check of my phone, I can locate the motorcycle and track its movements.





https://tile.com

I hope everyone has a great weekend and spends some quality time on a CB1100.

Sad news this morning for those of us who would have liked to get their hands on the CB1100’s sibling. https://www.advrider.com/honda-cb1300-se...on-models/

Hello.
I'm new here on the Forum. I'm from Sweden, Europe.
There seems to be a lot of knowledge and tips to be gained here!
My Honda is a CB1100 2017.
It now has 50.000 km. on the Odometer, and I need to change the chain and sprockets.
Is there anything special I should think about, especially with the front sprocket and clutch cylinder?
Best Regards Gunnar / Skansenvagen

I brought up a thread about batteries back in 2022, when I last changed my battery. I'm bringing it up again because with the way technology progresses so rapidly, maybe there are some different battery options out there that someone can help me with?

The battery life on my 2014 DLX is rather disappointing. My original battery lasted 32 months. I replaced it with a YUSA battery, and purchased a Battery Tender; the Battery Tender was connected whenever my bike was not being ridden. When this battery lasted 68 months, I thought the Battery Tender was my answer to short battery life. My next YUASA battery only lasted 31 months, very similar to my OEM battery, despite being connected to a Battery Tender whenever the bike was not being ridden. These batteries are not cheap! I paid less for the battery in my truck, that came with a three year warranty!

My battery voltage is 12.5 volts with the engine off, and is 13.8 volts whenever the engine is running, which is within the factory specification.

I have a YUASA battery that I swap between my VFR800 and my XR650L. This battery is connected to a Battery Tender whenever it is not in a bike, and it lasted seven years!

Can anyone recommend a replacement battery for my CB1100? Can I use a Lithium battery? Are Lithium batteries actually that much better? Will a Lithium battery charge properly with the charging system on my CB1100, and will it charge properly connected to my Battery Tender? I'm not as concerned about price, although that is a factor, but I am interested in quality, and long life.

Thank you for your suggestions.

Had seat redone after a bodge comfort seat. Think it looks the part now.

Hi

Are handlebar switches pegged to the handlebars?

Want to reposition the handlebars, clutch and brake levers etc are fine but can the switches be re-positioned or are they pegged to the handlebars?

Hi

Are the wheel rims of the spoked EX anodised or natural alloy finish?