Hi All

Just wondering do you use a bucket and cloth or a low power jet wash to clean your ride?

Does this qualify as a picture of a CB1100? lol

Taken at John O’Groats, at the northeastern tip of Scotland. It is the furthest point from Land’s End in Cornwall which is considered the southeastern tip of the mainland.

Quite a ride so far. More photos and narrative to follow. Cheers!


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excellent day in hills

I’m installing a heel/toe shifter (because I have left drop foot). To make it fit I need to cut off this metal loop. Does anyone know what its purpose is?

I’m currently taking a long urban hike through the western parts of L.A. after my museum shift and stopped at a shopping center in Century City for a bite. Lo and behold, there’s a tiny little showroom here for Verge, a new player in the electric motorcycle market.

I chatted with the sales rep for a bit, and they’re making some pretty heroic claims, like range of around 230 miles, and faster acceleration than any electric moto on the market. The Zero SRF in Sport Mode basically liquified my brain 0-70. The guy said this would smoke the Zero.

The swanky rim drive motor gives it a hub less rear wheel. It looked familiar, and I recalled that the prototype was on display at the Petersen for a while.

A bit pricey, and when the rep started pushing for a $100 deposit to get top-of-the-list delivery at some nebulous date next year, I decided it was time to grab some dinner.

Here’s the website:
https://www.vergemotorcycles.com/

Hi Guys, I have replaced the rocker cover gasket on my 2010 CB1100 and decided to take apart the reeds (unsure what they are actually called) to see what they are and clean them, As you guys will be aware to get the rocker cover off I had to take out the coils and remove a few other things, well I have put everything back together and triple checked the plug lead order and coil wire order but the bike is idling fairly smooth except it backfires when revved, I went back to google and looked at a wiring diagram to check I have the wire in the correct position and can't find a fault, could it be I have those reed valves in backwards? would that cause a backfire when it's revved or am I missing something with the coils etc, many thanks

Rightfully so, I was strongly encouraged to install RLETs on my motorcycle. Finding the OEM part was easy enough, but I did have some trouble sourcing an installation procedure which did not involve cursing, heartache, and bloody fingers.

The procedure I used below was definitely improvised. I suspect there is a truly professional procedure which is better. Feel free to mock this improvisation and set the record straight.

That said, here is how I managed to get two RLETs installed in about an hour.

Step 1: Order twice as many RLETs as you plan to install. It is easy to split a seam no matter how you install them. I ordered mine from Partzilla. The compatible OEM Part Number is 95010-16001. I recommend you ignore the warning about the part not fitting a CB110. This OEM part will fit.
https://www.partzilla.com/product/honda/95010-16001

Step 2: When you receive the RLETs, unwrap the package and confirm that all of the rubber seams are in tact. Take a 5/16 socket and insert it into the center of the RLET:





Step 3: Heat some water in a glass until it is almost boiling. Place the RLET into the glass. Let it it “simmer” for 15 minutes. Heat more water and replace the water in the glass. Let the RLET “simmer” for another 15 minutes. Be careful with the glass, water, and RLET. Everything absorbs heat and can burn you.



Step 4: Remove the RLET from the water. Remove the 5/16 socket from the RLET. Spray an aerosol based oil like PAM or something similar into the opening of the RLET. Try to keep the oil “inside” the RLET. Do everything you can to keep the oil away from the rubber on the RLET which faces outward. Oil on the outside of the RLET will make it difficult to push down onto the handlebar in the next step:





Step 5: Take a good pair of needle nose pliers and “pry” open the RLET. This task requires as much “feel” as strength. Open slowly, stretching the already softened rubber. When you have an adequate opening, slip it over the lever where you want to place the RLET. Note that you will only be able to get the RLET on partially. Once it is “halfway” on the handlebar, withdraw the needle nose plowers and use your hands to finish pushing the RLET into its final position. When the RLET cools, it will return to its original shape. Like all parts on our CB1100s, Honda used only the best rubber to make the RLETs.





Hope these notes are useful. I welcome any suggestions for improving them or an existing post which has a better approach.

Take care,
David

My 2017 CB11000 EX is now properly accessorized:



It is my hope that curing this deficit will enable me to be truly embraced by the CB1100 brethren.

I hope you enjoy the weekend with friends and family and find some time to go for a ride. David

Just thought I'd check in with those of you based in Ohio. Reports have reached Down Under that things there are so dire that people are being forced to eat dogs and cats just to stay alive. I hope it's fake news and that you're all OK.

hey members,
Reaching out for info about single barrel carburetors compatible with Rajay turbocharger.

I'm working with my customer to restore his CB1100f. The bike has Rajay turbocharger and single barrel carburetor on it. Jets seem to be clogged or inadequate. Looking for carb rebuild kit or replacement carb; hoping for more insight.

Existing parts on the bike
Rajay Turbocharger
Model:3AB1FF40A1
Serial: 0123899
Part: 600594-01

Single barrel carburetor
JAPAN
B78B SK25

I have been trying to search online but have had little luck.
Thanks for your time and wisdom