I've been in the UK and went to see if I could find a 2017 bike or two to look at. I found an RS alongside a 2014 EX.





I liked the RS a lot, although in my opinion, both 2017 models would look better with a silver engine.

The bloke in the shop then suggested I go and look at the second-hand bikes over the road. I found a 2017 EX (second hand already) and a 2014 EX.



And, right next to them, a CB1300.



Apologies for the quality of the photos; there was not a lot of room.

Forgive me if this has already been discussed but I couldn't find a thread relating to Brake Squeal via the Search Tool menu.

My Canadian 2017 CB1100CAH (EX model in U.S.) has pretty amazing brakes for stopping capability but the fronts begin to squeal/howl just before coming to a complete stop. There is no noise at speeds above 10 mph. Also happens when reversing out of my driveway at low speeds.

The noise is somewhat akin to a Wet Finger rubbing on a Crystal Glass with an almost Bell Like character. It's annoying and embarrassing! Interestingly, if I tap either front rotor when off the bike, it's pretty much just a dull thud with no ringing quality.

Was wondering if this is a common issue and if anyone has found a fix for the problem?

Thanks,

Hello All,

Will this rack fit my 2013? If I remember correctly it looks like a 2014 rack. Will a 2013 OEM fit a 2014 standard or 2014 Deluxe? I am not very seasoned at posting pics so I hope this works. I have them hosted at "imgbb" Direct links are below.

https://ibb.co/bRRA6v

https://ibb.co/cDeKzF

https://ibb.co/bKLEYa

https://ibb.co/gyoZYa

https://ibb.co/fV2uYa

https://ibb.co/m9O1Da

The direct links posted oddly only show a fraction of the photo, however the public album pics at the bottom will show the entire picture as taken by my camera.

I've only had this bike for the summer's riding even though I bought it last fall. I finally pulled the trigger on an OEM rack from an authorized Honda bike dealer on eBay but I am not sure if it is for my year 2013 standard. I say standard but I don't think 2013 had a Deluxe. With the crazy stunt Photobucket did most of the posts with pictures on this forum are of no use as I have tried to search posts with OEM racks. Most of the accessory posts are very old now as the bikes are 4 and 3 years old. Combine that with the Photobucket issue and it makes searching this website difficult for pictures, especially from older posts.

It is sad that I have to preface this question for the thread but please do not post to this thread about where you got your rack 3 years ago or what other rack you use. If you feel the need to do that then start your own thread please. I have a specific question about this rack pictured and if anyone recognizes it to be year specific or if you are POSITIVE or it WILL or WILL NOT fit a 2013 please post your answer. I appreciate this website and everyone on it.

Thanks

Dumb question, but I'm new to riding. I just purchased a 2014 standard cb1100. I noticed that the front signal lights are always illuminated and get brighter when signaling. However, the rear yellow turn lights are not continuously illuminated but go on only when signaling. Is this normal or do I have a blown fuse or something? Thanks!

I'd like to use my centerstand along with a scissors jack when I remove the front wheel, calipers, etc, when removing the forks in preparation for installing the Traxxion Dynamics kit.

Question ..... it's obvious one must be careful to put no weight on the four into one exhaust system.

It appears that Honda may have cast a couple of pieces into the bottom/front of sump, just to the left of the four into one collector, that form a slot where one could slip a piece of scrap wood. The wood would serve as the lift point for the scissors jack.

I've used the center stands + a jack on all my bikes for front wheel removal. Most of them are older bikes, however, with little going on under the sump. I think it'll work. Other suggestions?

Bob

How do the rest of you get the front wheel off the ground when removing the front wheel? (tire changes, for example.)

Dear, someone knows where I can buy the CB1100NA (RS 2017) electrical diagrams or the complete Service Manual ?
In Italy I could not find it, even by contact directly Honda Italy.

Thanks in Advance
Matteo

Boy those Spaniards sure know how to ruin it for the Italians on their home track.

First in qualifying, Dovisioso, an Italian on an Italian bike (Ducati), had pole until the last seconds when Vinales a Spaniard on a Japanese bike (Yamaha) bested him by a few thousands of a second to take pole away from the Italian.

Then today during the (rain) race, Danio Petrucci, and Italian on an Italian bike (Ducati) led for 29 of 30 laps basically, before Marquez, a Spaniard on a Japanese bike (Honda), slipped underneath to take the win. Dovisoso got 3rd.

Marquez and Dovisioso now tied for the championship.

I help take care of my wife's aunt and uncle, both in their 80's, which involves spending the summer on the coast at Trinidad where it is gorgeous and cool, stunningly beautiful redwoods, coastline etc..
I help him fish out of his boat powered by a Honda outboard, inline 4, 90hp, extremely reliable... sound familiar?
The plan was to get the CB over there so I could poop around on it in my spare time, but just as we got settled in I suffered a detached/torn retina and ended up unable to handle the elevation involved in making the trip.
Caught lots of fish had a great time and avoided the valley heat which ran into triple digits most of the summer.
Got back Monday and pulled the wheels to have the PR3's mounted that I purchased in May. Installed those today and was delighted with the results. Everyone gives them good reviews but I haven't heard much about improved low speed handling. I found that getting through town in traffic was much more relaxed, felt very connected and well balanced.
I followed Redbirds lead with a 120 on the front, and noticed a better feeling on my gravel drive... hey don't laugh, that's important too
Also installed some additional lead weight, about 4 ounces per bar end, which eliminated the numbness I had been suffering from "buzz". The outboard had it too, just an inline 4 thing, I guess.
If these results continue, I am going to paint or plasti-dip them and post pics.
I have heard how much you enjoy fish Mr. Ferret, and I have a freezer full if you are ever in the neighborhood
PS... moderators, if there is a better place for this please do the honors. Thanks.

Ben

Hey, mickey, this is VLJ from motorcycledaily.com.

"The Ferret"? Seriously?



Oh, and your registration page's required question doesn't accept the correct answer. "What are the cubic centimeters of the CB1100?"

I typed in '1,140,' which is the correct answer, and a big red error window popped up that said WRONG! YOU SUCK! YOU DON'T KNOW YOUR MOTORCYCLES AT ALL, DO YOU? YOU'RE A TOTAL LOSER!, or something to that effect.

Sigh. I next typed in '1,100,' and it welcomed me in a warm embrace.

Also, when it asked me to name the person that told me about this place, it rejected 'ferret,' 'mickey,' ''only goes slow,' 'hate's his son's Ducati,' '#ILUVSMESOMELILDANI,' '#26forever,' 'low RPMs rule,' and even 'I always ride below the speed limit.'

At my wit's end, completely out of ideas, I ended up leaving that window blank.

So, anyway...

Against all reason, I've decided that I'm about ready to swap the equally comfortable and much faster, lighter, better braking, better handling, more manageable XSR900 for either this new 2017 CB1100 EX or a Bonneville T120. My XSR has the Dimotiv bar risers, so it sits just as upright as the Honda and Triumph while having more legroom than both. I've never ridden any CB1100 so I don't know how smooth they are, but I assume this Triple is just as smooth as the Honda's large I4, if not quite as vibration-free as the 1200 Bonneville.

And there's the rub, and the reason I'm posting this little missive on this board. I've ridden the T120, so I know how smooth and slow it is, but I've never ridden the Honda, and there are a lot of contradictory reports regarding its smoothness, or lack thereof. While everyone agrees it's very slow, relatively speaking, and certainly less punchy than the T120, never mind the explosive Yamaha, there seems to be quite a range of descriptions regarding the big CB's engine smoothness. Some describe it as utterly smooth; others say it exhibits the usual bit of high-rpm/high-frequency tingles; still others say that Honda's effort at imbuing this model with a bit of rumbly "character" down low results in a mixed bag, with some cool, non-offensive, classic vibes down low, but perhaps too many on top.

You, however, are on record as describing your CB1100 as being smoother than the T120, which I find almost impossible to believe, since the 2017 T120 I just rode had almost literally no vibrations at all, besides the usual twin-cylinder rumble. Otherwise, the mirrors remained glass-smooth at eighty mph, and there was zero numbing vibrations to speak of in the tank, seat, pegs, or grips.

The bike had decent pull, nothing to write home about, and certainly nothing like the XSR, yet it's apparently faster/hits harder than the Honda.

I'm at a complete loss. I don't know what to believe, and I can't bag a ride on a CB1100 to find out for myself. I do know that I find these two motorcycles to be the most attractive bikes currently available, in terms of sheer aesthetics. They're also both supremely comfortable, although the Triumph does have superior legroom. Otherwise, in terms of sitting upright and the lack of forward lean, they seem to be about the same, and also roughly the same as my modded XSR.

Whichever one I'm looking over at any given moment, that's the one I find to be prettier/cooler/more awesome. My opinion flip-flops every hour or so. The minute I think I've got it, that the T120 is hands-down the coolest looking bike on the market, I only have to pour over the exquisite detailing on the Honda and I'm back to square one, totally at a loss as to which I prefer.

They even cost roughly the same: $12,199 for the Honda; $12,300 for the silver/cranberry Triumph, which is the one I'd want. The Triumph already includes factory heated grips, which are a must-have for me, while Honda wants an additional $400 or so to purchase and install their factory grips. Also, the Triumph has a factory electronic cruise control option, which the Honda lacks. On the flipside, almost no one seems to think the Honda's seat needs any help, while Triumph does offer a "comfort seat" option, which sounds rather ominous regarding the stock seat. To be fair, though, most people seem to describe the Honda and Triumph seats as equally comfortable, which is to say, very comfortable.

In the end, both bikes will end up costing roughly the same. The Triumph has a two-year warranty vs one year for the Honda, and a longer valve-inspection interval, but we all know the score regarding the need for such inspections, particularly with the Honda, and we also know the Honda will almost certainly not malfunction during its first two years, so it's pretty much a wash there, as well.

I've owned countless I4s, and only one parallel Twin, and that was an old GS500, which barely counts. Preference-wise, I love...V4s. So, no help there, either.

I do know that I love the sound and feel of the Triumph motor. Sure, it's slow, but I'm trying to convince myself that the Honda and Triumph are fast enough, and that I really ought to start slowing down anyway.

So, what's the truth here? How much does the Honda really buzz? There is no way I will ride the thing at 3500 rpm all the time, the way you do. Just can't do it. I'll want more zip than that. Once I'm up in the 5-6K RPM range, how buzzy is it?

For reference's sake, I've also owned an ST100 and ST1300, and a 2005 GSX-R1000 and 1992 FJ1200, in terms of larger V4s and I4s.

Also, handling? The magazines say that the Honda turns and handles more easily, although it has less ground clearance. It drags the feelers sooner. Kind of strange, that. Superior handling, yet they don't allow you to use it?

Seems like a bit of a wasted opportunity, no?

Bottom line, I'm here to be educated by those of you who have ridden the CB1100 and, hopefully, maybe even the T120 too.

Any and all info, opinions, perspectives, and advice are strongly encouraged.

Yesterday I put the fourth back tire on my 2013 CB 1100 in 9210 miles.
The first Bridgestone OEM tire lasted 264 miles before I had a dry wall screw in the sea area. The second tire was also a Bridgestone OEM as I could at that time not find a different tire. I never really liked the stock ones and after 5700 miles on that second tire I put a Bridgestone 090 tire on with great grip and 150 width. That tire lasted 3240 miles ( most of my riding in WNC)
On my 2014 I have a Continental Conti Road Attack 2 Classic Race , also a 150 width. This tire has great grip but not all that suitable for rain , especially after some wear.
This time I installed the Continental Trail Attack 2 , in 150 /70.
I took it for a 100 mile ride today and like the grip and it should be good in the wet. It is OEM on 1190 KTM Adventure and BMW 1200 GS.
I never go of road but just want to try this tire. It is not cheap at just over $200 plus mounting.
Normally I use 42 lbs in the rear but I will lower it some as the side walls are quite stiff. There is also a 140/80 available for about $175
Has anyone tried this tire on his CB 1100.
I would love to put a Michelin Pilot 3/4 on the rear but only if available in 140 or 150.