Ok, now that the bambinos are a little older I'm getting out on the bikes more.. Primarily, more fun stuff so that means the CB

However, I have some questions concerning the stance of the CB.. As far as I can tell the bike is stock in terms of setup (I know a previous owner put low bars and then went back to stock)..

For around town blasting it's great. But I got it into some twisties this weekend.. I notice that in switchbacks i.e. quick transitions from side to side (left to right or vise versa) that the front feels a little loose.. Not bad as it's predictable, but I think it could be better

I know the CB has decent tires, but not sportbike tires for road stick, but I'm fairly certain it's not the case.. I don't remember the shock settings on the rear, I know I have em stiff, but not all the way..

I'm considering putting slightly lower bars, to put a little more weight on the front wheel, and maybe a fork brace just in case it's from some fork flex.. However, before I start tinkering, I'm curious to what other have found for setups..

Thanks in advance

I have had so many bikes. How many? 18 total in my 45 years of riding.
Husky -1
Suzuki - 5
Honda - 12
The only bike I regretted selling was my 81' GS1100EX and so my new CB 1100 will never go.

http://maine.craigslist.org/mcy/5521116922.html

Anyone close to this one? $5,000. Used prices seem to be falling a bit. As always, nothing anywhere close to me in the Pacific NW.

A mix of old and new works for me. Please excuse poor picture quality; this site limits of 250mb stymies me from posting the sharp originals.
Don Vesco Rabid Transit fairing, MIZ cowl under tail seat kit, JB Power Magtans, JDM bodywork, handlebars, Michelin Road Pilots, etc
Always improving is a good thing

Just a pic of both of my beautiful babes!

Anyone have an issue with their side panel cracking? I questioned my son and he swears he didn't touch the bike--but you know how that goes. Any chance the dealer will cover under warranty? And if not, how much to replace?

The Honda CB1100 will always be the prettiest bike I will probably ever own but after demoing a 2014 VStrom 1000 a month ago I realized my time with the CB1100 was coming to an end and let it go for a 2016 WeeStrom. Got just under 2 years enjoyment out of it but it was time for another change. Have some accessories that I'll post in the forsale section.

Thirty minutes to get to know a new, "special" tyre? This could throw a spanner in the works for teams that think they have their set up done and dusted.

From race officials:
Quote:An extra Warm Up and a new rear tyre will be introduced on Sunday morning to avoid any issues with the Michelin rear.
The cause of Redding’s FP4 tyre failure is still under investigation
Both rear tyres to be withdrawn and replaced by an extra “special” rear
An extra 30 minute Practice Session will take place at 09:00 Local time for MotoGP
Following the incident in Saturday’s FP4 at the Gran Premio Motul de la Republica Argentina at Termas de Rio Hondo involving Octo Pramac Yakhnich’s Scott Redding, during which the rear tyre suffered a failure on track, specific actions will be taken for Sunday’s race.

Redding’s tyre – a medium compound with seven laps on it – is still being examined by Michelin’s technicians to determine the cause of the fault. Until this can be determined, Michelin has decided to withdraw both rear tyres on safety grounds, and introduce the extra “special” rear compound brought for such an occasion. Each rider will have four of these rear tyres for Sunday.

The reason both current tyres must be withdrawn is because they are both of the same construction, meaning that there is a possibility of a similar failure on the harder tyre. Michelin’s new rear tyre to be introduced from Sunday is of a harder construction, and will cope better with the hard strains and temperatures put through it – albeit at the expense of lap times.

To help teams and riders adapt to this complicated situation, Race Direction has decided to add an additional 30-minute practice session for MotoGP to the morning schedule at 9am. After this, the schedule will continue as previously planned. For this additional track time, all riders will have one additional front tyre added to their allocation.

Tags:
MotoGP, 2016, GRAN PREMIO MOTUL DE LA REPÚBLICA ARGENTINA
Cheers.

I must really hate myself, be looking to make my life more challenging, or I have lost my mind. Why would a perfectly rational human being get rid of a perfectly good, reliable bike for something with a less than stellar reputation for reliability? Must be that new bike itch!

While the V-strom is a great bike, it's just too vanilla. I thought I might be fine with that as my CB1100 is much more engaging and exciting. For me, a motorcycle is supposed to put a huge smile on my face. While it is pleasant, the V-strom doesn't excite and lacks character. It's unremarkably good.

One of the perks as a finance Manager at a motorcycle dealer is being able to take a bike home for the weekend should I desire. We have had a 2011 BMW R1200GS for a while and nobody has taken any interest. I've long been leary of owning any Euro motorcycle due to the maintenance costs and reliability concerns. I think I know what I might be getting myself into, yet I don't care.

This one has been farkled pretty nicely and I can pick it up pretty cheap such that I probably won't loose much money should I only keep it a couple years. I will also buy a warranty for it to protect myself.

The handling and ride on this is amazing! The electronic suspension adjustment is really neat and the servo assist brakes blow my mind. I quite like the boxer twin and how it feels. The power is fantastic! I feel like I have so much more control of the bike as if it's an extension of my body.

I will ride around the next couple days and see if the novelty wears off. If not, could be an expensive test ride.