There's a white 2013 for sale in Orlando (thanks motogeezer) http://orlando.craigslist.org/mcy/5775387601.html

Exciting.

I really am enthusiast.
In less than 2 months something big is going to happen in my life.
Yes, the title gives it up. I will welcome a puppy. A Schipperke puppy.





But why on earth am I talking about this here?
I want it all: A dog and a CB1100.

The legitimate following question is: HOW? How am I going to do that?
I already did some research (Bagster tank bag Friendly, T Bag for dogs, hard cases, back packs...).
So far, I am not convinced. The best I think is the tank bag, but I don't want to put a bagster carpet on my CB... I have seen one like this in Paris and god that is not what I want!

If one of you has any experience with riding with a dog, the advices are most welcome!!

As if on cue, Kawasaki belatedly enters the retro game. Whaddaya think?

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/new-b...-imminent/


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a little history for the new members....

in Sept 2013 we had a new member join with the screen name of dUh. Rick is his real name. Good guy. I met Rick in person when I received tickets to the Indy MotoGP and he offered to show me a slick back way in to the track so I rode over and we had lunch and she showed me how to get in to the track to avoid the crowds. We also toured the Museum and took a bus for a lap around the track. Later my son and I, Dac, CA 200, Mrs CA and dUh all met up at the MotoGP.

The next year at the first CB rally I met Rick in NC a few days early and he and I, along with his girl friend Diana explored the area around the rally site and since I was leading the official ride, I asked Rick to be my sweep man to make sure no one got lost which he agreed to do. After the rally he and I and DAC all rode home together.

This year Rick was heading down early again, but I had other commitments with other forum members. Rick arrived in Va, and met up with SCCB rider, Chapomis, Chapomis's son and 4 Paws and they all went exploring. This is where things went sideways. During the ride, with Rick riding at the back of the pack, a deer ran out and took him down. Good thing he was wearing a Shoei full face helmet, armored jacket and boots. It was a pretty bad wreck, with Rick knocked unconscious and multiple injuries the worst of which was a broken right leg and ankle. All the guys stayed by his side while the paramedics worked on him. I believe Rick was air cared to a nearby hospital. His swelling was so that they could not operate on him immediately and Diana and his father and sister had to drive him 13 hours back to Indy. If I remember correctly, Chapomis graciously paid his tow bill. Chapomis and Kenny (SCCB) picked up his bike and Razor hauled it back to Indy and dropped it off at his house. Rick told me today how appreciative he was for their efforts and generosity.

Anyhow Rick had to have his right leg and ankle repaired with multiple plates and screws. Looking at the Xrays would make you nauseous. Healing has not gone as well as planned and when I called him the other day he was still not walking, not back to work, unable to drive. Time for a face to face.

Took off this morning at 7:30. it was pretty nippy actually at 55 degrees

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and foggy too

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I ran into " California like traffic" crossing the river into Kentucky, then again approaching Cinti, and again exiting Cincinnati until I got on I 74 north west of the city.

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and it took me an hour and ten minutes to cover the first 33 miles. After that it was smooth sailing., even thought it was still foggy as I entered Indiana.

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when I got to Ricks house he was waiting in the drive. We had a good visit. We sat in the drive and talked for 2 1/2 hours which seemed like 20 minutes. We talked about riding and bikes (He's not done riding yet and wants another CB1100), We talked about family and yes we talked about the wreck and his injury. It was good to see him, good to hear his laugh and see him smile considering all he's been through. All too soon it was time for me to head back home as my son and grandsons were coming for dinner as they do every Tuesday, and it was close to a 3 hour ride home. Rick doesn't have a computer, but he has an Ipad and although he doesn't post much he visits the forum as a guest and reads. He said he'd love to make it to the rally in Arkansas. He also said to tell you all Hi, and that he looks forward to seeing and riding with you guys again someday.

Get well soon Rick, will ya? we need to go riding together again.

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By the way the day heated up and on the way home I saw 86 on my ST's thermometer. Great way to spend the day.

In a land drowning in supersized harleys someone stopped me today. He asked with a bewildered and excited look in his eye... Is that a nighthawk? I used to have one it was awesome. Indeed the nighthawk i remember was awesome. I was maybe 14 my uncles buddy had a black 750. That bike may as well of had a rocket engine in it for all i knew we were going mach 10 when he laid into the throttle. That moment for me defined what i wanted out of a motorcycle. I searched and rode everything i could muster myself to buy. Heck i even owned an 82 nighthawk 650 (in 2006 mind you). I gently explained to the man who so dearly missed his motorcycle, and by the way his wifes eyes deeply rolled into her head his fleeting masculinity..... , that it wasnt a nighthawk or a cb750 or a shadow rs it was in fact an amalgamation of all things cb. A bike honda dared to mash together in an age of water cooled speed mongers and slacked out choppers, over done retros , and bobber knock offs. In a moment of massive pride of ownership i simply stated it's a homage to the legacy of the honda CB and it's amazing. All he did was shake his head and said indeed it is.

The "What would you choose" thread got me to thinking about my ideal bike. For many of you guys it's the CB1100, but my bike would need to have:

1) Naked bike

2) One with a larger physical presence -- like a well over 90" length

3) An engine that "winds up" and has a bit better acceleration (not necessarily a larger displacement engine).

4) Ideal forward lean -- I'm 6'1" and have a 31" inseam. According to cycle ergos both the Nighthawk 750 and CB1100 provide me with a 9 degree forward lean. This is comfortable to me. My Valkyrie has my body straight up and down and this is fatiguing after a while.

5) Close to a neutral foot position. I don't like the foot forward position of most cruisers and my feet are too far to the rear on the CB1100 and I'm cramped.

6) No need for bags or other touring equipment, or 2 up riding

My Valkerie is close, but it isn't naked and the forward lean angle is too low.

Anyone wants to throw some ideas out there?

Lemme start by saying, I love my CB1100 and likely will keep it for the foreseeable future. That said, I always have a bug for a new toy (my gut tells me I'm not alone). If you were to get rid of your CB and get a new bike what would it be? Ohhh for me (at the moment) I'd get a HD Fat Bob (and switch the forward controls to mids). Thanks for weighing in!!!

The OEM grips have a circumference of 4 inches and are a little small for comfort. They're also hard, but the size was the main issue I had with them.

So, I ordered some Pro Grip 719s which is what The Ferret says he puts on all his bikes.

I've never had the bar end weights off before. It looked like the bolts had blue Threadlocker (high strength) on the threads, but I had no trouble getting them out. I put the new grips on with no problem and was interested to note that the bar ends lock into a particular position, so whoever said they should spin freely isn't correct.

The new grips have a circumference of 4 1/8" on the left and 4 1/4" on the right. I would have liked to have seen 4 1/4" on both sides but we'll see how these feel. The one on the right was also a little bit short -- I can see some of the white pvc grip underneath -- maybe as much as 3/16".

It would be nice if one could order grips by circumference, but I've looked at a few dozen grips and this dimension usually isn't given.

I put blue Threadlocker on the bar end weight bolts and will give it 24 hours for things to harden.

I just finished the sport-tour accessorization of my cb100dx and plan to leave San Diego this week on a x-country trip to Detroit MI (I15 to I70 to I80 to I94) and then down to Annapolis MD. Weather forecasts seem acceptable (a few t-storms). Is it too late for a fair weather rider to do this? Feel like I should be able to do this while keeping my 2-wheels on the road ... but thought I'd throw it out to you more experienced riders

Anyone doing "Distinguished Gentleman's Ride" this year?
https://www.gentlemansride.com/

I am registered for the ride and they gave me a link for fund raising ([url=https://www.gentlemansride.com/rider/lovethisplanet]link here); posting it here in case anyone is interested in sharing some "coffee money" for a good cause.

Thanks heaps.