I've noticed a number of Australians on this board; so it might just happen that some of them will notice this and offer some useful pointers.

I know the continent very well, and I'd like to spend some time touring there on two wheels. It's to large to do it all in one go, so my provisional plan is to fly to a place on one coast, buy a used bike, cross the continent, have the bike stored for six months, then return for another month or two touring back to the origin point and sell the bike.

My scheme is probably only 'borderline practical' because in today's world most jurisdictions make it very hard - if not impossible - for a foreigner to have a motor vehicle insured and registered.

Please note that suggestions on itinerary are premature at this point. (But yes, Nullarbor will not be missed).

Comments, suggestions?

I am on the west coast, so the time is 3 hours different than I amused to. Also in a hotel so don't have direct TV, but have TV cable so I don't even know what channel the race might be on.

Anyone on the west coast have any idea what tome the race is on and what channel?

I fitted the Ventura luggage system today to my 1100, very impressed really easy to fit. The luggage is good and spacious.

Rode some places in the central part of the county where I hadn't been recently. Sky was beautiful this morning and the air still held the aroma of previous days' rain. Leaving Patterson on Walkerville Rd, I hadn't gone far and got this pic of an abandoned home, nearly in town and not that old a place I would imagine.



Leaving town and in farm country, I find this old place. Looks as though the present owners use it for a place to store their old junk and there was a 90's era car parked nearby with weeds growing around it.







Walkerville Rd has so many of these old places that I don't get but another couple of miles and find this old farmhouse. It's across from a soybean field, nothing else around.





Across the road, Cypress Vine, festooned with bright red flowers, covers the fence encircling the soybean field.









I reach the end of Walkerville and turn on to Horse Shoe Rd and find this old tobacco barn and an old shelter of a sort.






Further on I find these old barns and a gas pump.







A turn onto DeLoach Rd and I find this lovely spot neath the transmission lines.







A stark contrast to my previous shots is this very nice place on the County Farm Rd.



It's really warm now and I'm glad to make the turn onto my old dirt road. Only a mile to home now.



At my gate.



Time to put the Red Beauty away for now. Looking forward to cooler days ahead and longer rides.

Folks, I'm having a pretty significant problem with my CB1100 at highway speeds.....the wind is putting me all over the place. Even at a moderate 100Km/h on multi-lane highways with other car traffic, the wind pressure is moving me around quite a bit in my lane. It's beyond un-nerving...its scary. Hence, I avoid highways whenever I can.

A bit more detail:

- When I hit 100Km/h on roads without other car traffic (ie. clean air in front of me), things are much more stable.
- Wind screen is the original Dart. No other fairing, only other mod is a small backrest.
- At highway speeds I feel a lot of pressure on my chest.
- Tire pressure is in spec.
- I'm 5'-9", 170lb.
- I haven't felt this phenomena on other bikes I've ridden (sport bikes, Harleys, etc).

I read a previous post about a rider's jacket being the cause of something similar, but with 2 different jackets (mesh & textile), I get the same effect.

Ferret mentioned in that other post that something could be wrong with the bike. Is there anything you guys would suggest I check?

I plan to check the torque on all major components (axel nuts, etc).

Maybe this is "just the way it is", or maybe the Dart windscreen just isn't a fit for me, but I see many posts about folks using this bike as a tourer. I can't imagine doing that given how unstable things are for me at highway speeds.

Thanks for any insight you can provide! My apologies if I put this post in the wrong category.

Another happy Samurider customer! Takashi shipped my exhaust on Monday, and it arrived on Wednesday! Install was really easy. If you have seen the YouTube video on the install, it is out of date, as the product design has changed a fair bit. The power box is smaller now, and tucks further up inside, attaching with a bracket to a hole that is already in the center stand assembly. That, and the rubber bumper on the center stand no longer needs modifying, as the exhaust now has a stop built in that aligns perfectly with the stock position.

Could not be happier with this purchase! The dramatic change in looks was my primary driver, which it accomplishes. Deeper sound, but not loud or obnoxious was critical. The exhaust note is perfect, with no hint of being offensive to those around you, or to the neighbors during those early morning start ups!

Fit and finish are top notch, with every angle and hole lining up exactly where it should. Highly recommend it!

Installed a PC V yesterday (managed to get it new in box on Ebay for $175). Just had to say what a great addition this thing is to the bike. Running stock bike and stock PC map. Doesn't feel like any more power (as others have reported), but all the hesitation on tip-in and part throttle operation is completely gone. It makes the bike much more rideable and smooth, especially in the city. Definetely a worthwhile upgrade for anyone thinking about getting one.

Ok guys, I'm not an owner (yet) because the bikes power ratings seem pretty disappointing for an inline 4 cylinder motorcycle displacing well above the "liter" mark.

I'd really like to know what power modifications are being done to these bikes and what sort of performance gains are being had from them. IMO, Honda should made this thing come off the showroom with at least 120hp, even if they had to charge an extra grand, I'd probably have one in my garage right now.

I've read and watched quite a few reviews on these bikes and people obviously like the heck out of them, so if more power is easily tapped into with one of these, I may have to seriously consider trading in my Triumph Rocket 3 for one. Again guys I'm not trying to put down these bikes at all, I'd love to be persuaded into checking them out a little deeper, but double digit factory hp ratings just won't work for me I'm affraid especially at the flywheel.

Anyone know how to update Wikipedia? Our page could use additional deets, pics, etc.

For those with no taste for Cormanus frivolity, move right on.

For the rest? The cat's out of the converter. Guth and Ferret are getting together to talk about the rest of us on Saturday. See [url=http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=6618&pid=101764#pid101764]here. I thought we could help by building a bit of an agenda to help guide their discussion. So here's my suggestion. Feel free to add, delete, expand, whatever.

CB1100 Forum Annual Meeting
Agenda

1. Apologies
2. Backslapping and recognition of great work
3. RLETs—mystical properties
4. More RLETs—banning members who refuse to fit them
5. Tea break
6. What to do with Certain Members
7. Tea Break
8. More backslapping and recognition of great work
8. Outside to admire a CB1100
9. Meeting close