Just wondering if anyone has installed a smaller drive sprocket, or a larger wheel sprocket to see what kind of gains could be had at the drag strip? I know everyone wants more power, more sound, and most times higher final gear ratios, but just curious if anyone has done this yet, and what resulted.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HESIjHvOjtw

I successfully used the extra power plug in the headlight to wire in my radar detector. Well, actually, an adapter receptacle for the RD plug. Once I got the cover off the connector I was able to push both wires out, then opened the pins, laid my adapter wires in the pins and crimped them tight. So, I avoided the headache of trying to locate the male part of that crazy-looking plug. If the crimping ever fails, I'll go back inside and solder the wires in place. So far, however, everything works as it should. BTW, the wires from the harness to the plug were just over one inch long--not enough length to attempt a splice with my fumbly fingers.

Was riding in stop and go traffic yesterday. Temperature was only in the mid 70's, but due to the extended time spent not moving the engine seemed to get pretty hot. I was not too concerned because I use Honda 10w30 full synthetic motor oil and believe that my engine was as well-protected as it could be. Suddenly the engine died at a stop light. It restarted easily, but it would not idle. The ide speed dropped to about 500 RPM (this is what the tachometer said). Every time I stopped the idle speed would drop to about 500 RPM and then the engine would just stall, unless I opened the throttle enough to bring the RPM up to normal idle speed. I rode a few miles on the freeway at a relaxed speed to cool the engine so I could determine if the condition was caused by over-heating but this did not cure the problem. Has anybody experienced a similar problem? I am looking through my service manual now and I'm thinking it might be the Idle Air Control Valve (page 5-74 of service manual). Any suggestions from somebody with experience with this condition are greatly appreciated.

Last weekend I stopped by the dealer where I got my CB. When I pulled up I saw what at first glance was a CB11, but when I got a look at it I found it was a CB1000. The guy who owned it walked up and I had to ask what year it was. He said it was a '94. I had no idea Honda ever made that. He told me he was looking to trade it for a CB11. Anyway just was wondering about that CB1000 if anyone here has ever ridden or owned one. It looks like Honda got a bit of inspiration for the CB11 from that bike, it looked like the side covers are interchangeable.

Caught a rock and popped 1/2 of the headlight lens out. Had to get the whole Headlight Unit ($ 91).

I just cant wiggle the headlight connector from the headlight unit. Feels like I'm going to break something. I have the service manual , it just says disconnect the headlight connector (page 17-9). I tried twisting, wiggling, pulling, it just wont come off.

I'm sure I'm doing something wrong.

Any experience at this anyone ?

Thanks,

Mike

My brother just sent me pictures of 2 of my old bikes I had in the 80's and I'm glad he did. I didnt know there were any pictures of these bikes in existence, so it came a very pleasant surprise.

This was my 1979 Triumph 750 Bonneville which I ran 50/50 mix of AV gas and regular which turned it into a rocket ship..only 380lbs if I recall

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This was my 1982 750 Nighthawk which I purchased in 1983 upon return home from the USAF and was one of my favorite bikes I ever owned.it is part of the reason I purchased my CB...

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Man I miss those bikes!

I read numerous years ago The Perfect Vehicle What it is About M/cycles by Melissa Holbrook Pierson. I found it upstairs the other evening and I started reading it again. It is pretty good and it has been long enough ago that I have forgotten most of it. Anyhow just curious. I guess I am recommending it also.
Here is a link to the book on Amazon:
[url=http://www.amazon.com/Perfect-Vehicle-What-About-Motorcycles/dp/0393318095/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1441390357&sr=8-1]http://www.amazon.com/Perfect-Vehicle-Wh...357&sr=8-1

I had read some good things online about a Voltage tester with LCD display by Deltran, the company that makes Battery Tenders including the Battery Tender Jr models that I use on my bikes and ATV.

The battery in my ST is just shy of 4 years old and the one in the CB is 1 1/2 yrs old. As I am leaving on a 7 day, 6 state trip on the ST Monday I thought it might be wise to get one of these little units which plugs directly into the battery tender pigtail installed on all my bikes. Using this there is no need to remove seats, or body panels for a quick check of the battery's condition.

Here is the unit itself, very small, maybe 1 1/2" x 3/4" just guessing.



Here is the unit next to the pigtail coupling already installed on the CB. Male prong from the unit goes into the female coupling on the pigtail, just as you would plug in your battery tender

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Voltage reading 13 Volts. If it is over 12 volts a green led lets you know that the battery is good. Less than 12 volts you will either get a yellow light indicating your battery is weak, or the dreaded red light indicating your battery is bad. Once meter is read, just unplug and put in your tool box.

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My ST recorded 12.7 volts.

The unit retails for around $17, but I have seen them as low as $12 on line. Not bad for piece of mind. At least I pretty confident my battery won't let me down 3 states away when I leave on the trip next week.

Not a bad tool to have in the toolbox, especially as your bike, or it's battery gets some age on it.

(Not where I got mine but found googling the unit. I bought mine at my local shop)

[url=http://www.batterymart.com/p-081-0157-digital-voltage-indicator-lcd.html]http://www.batterymart.com/p-081-0157-digital-voltage-indicator-lcd.html




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I've managed to miss them so far, but any ideas on how you would get the smell off your bike ?
Amazing what you think about just crusin along....