Book review: [url=http://rideapart.com/articles/meditation-motorcycle-finding-nirvana-curve]"Meditation by Motorcycle"

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Have come across several "types of riders" lists while surfing the net. I like the 8 Types of riders list whose last type is "The Philosopher". The Philosopher's likely bikes of choice are: "Mid-size sport bike or naked bike…or anything that they feel they can become one with". That's us I think
http://motorcycle-central.com/types-of-m...le-riders/

I picked up my 2017 CB 1100 yesterday and the Corbin seats from my 2013 and 2014 will fit perfectly on the 2017.
Thee new tank is harder to fill at home with a funnel , cap is in the way.

"This guy has the solution"

I placed a deposit on a new BMW G310R today. My dealer is offering $1000 off all new '16, '17, and '18 BMW models purchased through 8/31. The G310R retails for $4750, so this makes for a compelling deal. The bikes aren't stateside yet, but hopefully in the next few weeks. The Monster 620 will go on eBay.

I Picked it up today. My first NEW motorcycle since 1972. I've had a few bikes but they have been older low miles units, or something need a little TLC. This one is a zero miles, brand new, I get to put the first scratch on it bike.

It is the standard. All black with a simple windscreen and luggage rack. Simple, I've done the Tupperware but I wanted to get back to basic motorcycling. I have ridden many of the 80's standards and still own an '81 CB650C.

My first impression is very favorable. The ride home from the dealer is 66 miles of secondary roads and small towns. What a delight this motorcycle is. Any thoughts that this was a remake of the 80's was quickly banished. This bike is retro in appearance only. My main ride up to now has been a very favorable experience with an ST1100; Over 100K miles of smiles with little but gas, tires, and oil...oh and coolant.

So how do they compare? The CB is much easier to handle in slow speed situations such as stop n go traffic and parking lots. I believe it is nearly 200 pounds lighter without the shaft drive, water cooling, and luggage. The CB with stock suspension handles the corners nearly as well as the ST with its Traxxion Dynamics Cartridge front and Penske rear suspension. I find the seat isn't terrible, but then I'm spoiled with the custom seat on the ST. Perhaps there is a custom seat in the CB's future.

One aspect of fully faired, water cooled bikes is the heat. The manufactures, try as they might to control it, the heat can get uncomfortable behind all that tupper ware. On the other hand, that plastic can be handy when encountering the inevitable rain on long trips. I suspect I'll find the naked bike a tad uncomfortable if I don't stay in the hotel until more favorable weather.

In all, I am totally pleased with this completely different bike from my history with sport tour bikes. A few short rides this week then I am off next weekend to a gathering about 150 miles from home, Some group riding, then back for about 4-5 hundred miles for the weekend.
I'll post a ride report after the ride and first service.
Jim

[url=http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/2017-honda-cb1100-walkaround]2017 EX Walkaround

Was cleaning the bike and found that the little cable that goes to the wheel speed sensor was not connected correctly. The little clip for the cable appears to be broken. Can anyone share a pic of a good one? Zip tied for now.

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On today's ride I passed a guy on a full dress Harley (pretty orange flake paint btw). He was wearing sunglasses, black gym shorts and black flip flops. That's it!

I felt so overdressed in my modular helmet, vented jacket, jeans and boots. (felt hot too lol)

Just my 5 cents on the 2017 LED type headlight.
Last night was the first time I rode my 2017 in the dark, I was disappointed with the "brightness" and "pattern" performance.
I understand that HONDA has to meet DOT specification in regards to luminescence, although the colour of the light is white, it is not bright enough on the black asphalt.

May be I am used to my CBX upgraded H4 LED headlight brightness, this CB1100 LED headlight is just light not bright enough - it is similar to a car day-time running light i.e running e headlight in series therefore 6 volts.

I have 2 questions.
Q1, Can any one confirm whether a 2016 headlight uses an H4 bulb?
Q2 If yes, I want to convert to previous model headlight unit - only keeping my chrome headlight bucket and using the lens and ring.
Thanks