So here's my question for those of you running heated grips on your CB1100: what temperature (or other general weather conditions) seems to inspire the "turn 'em on" point?

I'm contemplating trading my Street Cup in for a Thruxton R. While it handles beautifully, it doesn't have the power I want for all-round riding. I can accept a little less agility for more power and brakes.

What is that bike like to live with? Anyone around here have one long-term?

I've seen some MY17's for deep discounts here and there.

With 97 HP and 82 lbs-ft of torque in about a 475-lb package, I think I could live with it for an all-day bike a lot better.

My earlier comments for the average guy notwithstanding, I'd go for the R as I want all the brakes and suspension I can get.

Would a stock seat cb1100 from either '13 or '14 fit a '17 ex?

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If anyone of our German friends forum memders could tell us a litlle bit of these journalists opinion i would be gratefull!
https://youtu.be/cXzTv1hyob0

Just like the subject line says, does anyone know if the 2017 Honda still has the ECU governor for the top speed and rev limiter in the three gears like the 2013-14 models do?

Thanks

local bike not interested myself but sounds like a good deal only 1287 miles . i wonder about people who buy a bike and not ride it .

https://pensacola.craigslist.org/mcy/d/2...97913.html

Now that 2017 CB1100 EX riders have a year's riding experience, I have a question that was never answered.

The Owners Manual (mine included) states the fuel tank holds 4.4 US gallons or 16.8 liters.

However the Honda Canada website indicates in only holds 14.6 liters (3.86 US gallons). I am willing to believe this because my maximum fuel range appears to be just over 300 kilometers/190 miles.

If the tank did hold 16.8 liters, I should have a maximum fuel range of just over 350 kilometers/220 miles.

Has anyone ridden close to 350 kilometers/220 miles before refueling?

It never ends...

A forum member has recently purchased a 14 DLX he is waiting to take delivery on. He mentioned something in a thread about replacing them. I'm the huckleberry. He claims the red on the 13 STD (jeez it's beautiful) and 14 DLX are similar but not a perfect match. Anyone have any confirmation on this and more importantly pics? Really like the look of the matching side covers.

All help is greatly appreciated!

To the best of my recollection, I've never owned a bike with spoked wheels. I checked the owner's manual, and there isn't a single mention of the spokes. I asked the service department, and they had no idea. So...

1. Do these spokes require any sort of maintenance? I know that the spokes on motocrossers and trail bikes require periodic tightening, but what about these spokes? Being a streetbike, are the wheels constructed in such a way that it obviates the need for spoke maintenance?

2. What's the best stuff to to use to clean them? Following the ride home from the 600-mile service, suddenly the rear wheel is absolutely caked in gunk.

Had a very relaxing ride to Death Valley, yesterday, including Pahrump, Shoshone, Badwater, Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, Beatty.

Relaxing = close to speed limit most of the time. I was averaging 56 MPG until I left Stovepipe Wells and ascended from sea level on a spirited ride up Daylight Pass to Beatty (3,300 feet).

The 109 miles from Beatty to home started out at 70 MPH, but going with traffic ended up at 80-85 MPH. I figure less chances for a head-on (two lane highway) with another vehicle a few hundred feet ahead.

355 miles, 8 1/2 hours

51.1 MPG (67 MPG for 30 miles from Pahrump to Shoshone)

7 gallons fuel ($4.499 and $4.409 per gallon within Death Valley)

Great weather in the southwest, right now. Would like to go to Duck Creek in Utah and then the North Rim of the Grand Canyon in Arizona, but that road will not open until May.

Planning a shorter (~200 miles) on Monday to Pahranagant Lakes. It has become a tradition for a photo alongside the lakes with my street bikes.

Hope I do not have the same experience that I did with the Moto Guzi.
If you go to this link, notice that the fuel economy of the V7II is no better than our 1142 cc CB! Note also that the V7II is 6500 RPM at 107, whereas a 6 speed CB is only ~5000 at 100 MPH.

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