Is there a switched power lead on the CB11? The 'Owners Manual' isn't forthcoming with an answer, and I couldn't find one under the side cover. I haven't bought the shop manual yet.

Perhaps Honda thought the naked bike didn't need one. The sport touring bikes (ST11, K100's) allow power to be relayed from the battery using the accessory lead as a signal for the relay. It is usually off the fuse block. The CB11 Fuse block is disappointingly empty.

I would like to power a GPS. Not much draw. I may just pull the power from the headlight or some other hot lead in the headlight bucket.
Thanks
Jim

I PREFER TUBELESS TIRES AS IT IS EASIER TO REPAIR A FLAT WHILE ON THE ROAD, I CARRY THE MUSHROOM PLUGS AND CO2.
WITH THE 2017 HAVING TUBES I WONDER IF A PRODUCT LIKE RIDE ON WOULD BE HELPFUL TO PREVENT BLOWOUTS.
THE REVIEWS SEEMS TO BE GOOD , ANYONE WITH EXPERIENCE WITH THIS TYPE OF PRODUCT ?

Being the naff naff that I am I've managed to lose one of my nice, chrome tyre valve caps. Sadly my local Honda dealer does not stock them, does anyone know where I can purchase them online?

https://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/mcy/6212666369.html

Alright I've had it with these motorcycle tail bags. My bag which is less that a year old ripped where the zippers are stitched. $80-$300 for nylon bags, zippers and straps just gets expensive after buying a lot of them lol. I've owned quite a few and without fail at the one year mark, just from daily use... something breaks. I've owned mustang bags (went through 3 of them) Sedeci, Built, Motocentric, kuryakyn you name it. I have spent waaayyy to much money on these. Even my warranty replacements break. It's always the zippers to go first too. I will no longer be giving my money to motorcycle specific bags. Instead I am going to buy tactical bags

I saw builtwell created this bag here: https://www.biltwellinc.com/p326/buy/hel...bag-black/

But $69??? It's literally an ammo bag with leather straps.

And that got me thinking. Deployment bags are cheap and they are practically the same thing with mounting points on every side of the bag. So I went to my local Army-Navy store and fount his wonderful bag: https://www.voodootactical.net/molle-gea...t-bag.html

$30 bucks! Now that sounds right! and these zippers are double stitched military grade!! It also has Molle webbing on every side to mounting it will be a breeze. They also make various sizes and have lifetime warranty.

I'll post pics after I attach it.

I've ordered a set of Ikon shocks for the CB1100. The 7610 series, specifically 7610-1507 -SP17 for the CB1100. The SP-17 designation describes the cosmetics (30mm chrome cap, chrome shock body, black spring.) This should match the oem shock in appearance.

Ikon currently offers two spring rates. I opted for the lighter of the two.

The shocks provide 3 preload settings and 4 rebound damping settings.

Since I'm in and out of town for the next month or so, I won't get the shocks installed until mid-August, but if they provide a ride that works for me, I'll still have several months of good weather to enjoy the bike.

I'm also (probably) going to install the Traxxion Dynamics kit for the front forks, but I may first check the fork oil level as shipped from the factory, and perhaps adjust fork oil level and weight.

I've asked in the past if anyone that weighs 150-175 pounds has installed a progressive fork spring, but still hoping for an answer from the CB1100 forum.

Bob

I rode to work for a meeting.... and the automatic gate installer was welding, and spray painting... got all over the CB.... Im going to get it detailed on there dime... sucks.


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I receievd my 2017 from the dealer with the bar dimple down at the tree clamps just outside and above the lower mating surface of the clamp split. The contols have the mounting split in line with the bar dimples but the controls are pushed inward such that the dimples are just covered by the mounts. I am used to seeing the dimples outside the control mounts. Would you move the bars or the controls? Does a dimple width really matter in the long run? Where have you guys set up your bars and controls?

This passed Sunday I rode my new 2017 for about 100 miles .
INITIAL IMPRESSION SO FAR :

NOT MUCH DIFFERENCE IN HEAD LIGHT (BRP TUNNELS ONLY)
GLARE ON INSTRUMENT PANEL MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO SEE THE TIME, ESPECILLIALY IN THE SUN


NICER EXHAUST SOUND .
SEAT OK BUT IT SEEMS YOU GET STUCK IN ONE POSITION AND CAN NOT MOVE EASILY (2013 AND 2014 TOO MUCH SLIDING )
I PROBABLY WILL PUT A HIGHER VERSION CORBIN SEAT ON , LIKE TO MOVE A LITTLE WHEN RIDING.
BY FAR THE BIGGEST IMPROVEMENT WAS THE STOCK TIRES.
I NEVER LIKED THE BRIDGESTONES ON MY 2013 AND 2014 .
THE 2017 HAS THE DUNLOP SPORTMAX TOURING AND THE GRIP IS ABSOLUTE PERFECT. (DRY ONLY SO FAR )
ON MY 2013 I PUT A BRIDGESTONE BT 090 (VERY GOOD) IN 150/60
ON THE 2014 I HAVE A CONTI ROAD ATTACK CR 2 IN 150/65 AND THAT IS ALSO A VERY GRIPPY TIRE.
I DO NOT CARE ABOUT THE MILAGE , JUST GRIP AND RIDE.
PERSONALLY I WILL NOT PUT A 160 TIRE ON THE BACK BUT IT SEEMS TO WORK FOR MANY RIDERS.
I WOULD STRONGLY RECOMMEND THE DUNLOP SPORT MAX IF THEY COME AVAILABLE IN OUR SIZE IN THE USA.

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If anyone is using this seat on their CB1100, I would appreciate your review.


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