Here's a new thread for you: How about anyone wishing to participate post one tip that might help newbies who are thinking of doing some long distance rides?
Remember, one tip per post!
Here's the first one: Pack your oldest, rattyest underwear. Throw them away as you use them.

Enjoy justice

https://youtu.be/_ZueHaDP4hU

Check this one out. She could follow you through the Dragon!

Had this on a 1997 Valkyrie. Installed it on the CB1100. Hope to test it out tomorrow.

I'm not trying to start another oil conversation but rather find out the answer to a very simple question. Are you running full synthetic without any clutch slipping issues?

Two dealers are giving me different stories. One says no problem, and the other says don't do it. Since they all have very little experience with the CB1100, I figured I would ask to those who ride them, you.

If you're running full synthetic, what do you use? Assuming Honda has some full synthetic oil as well...

Hi All,
I have about 1k miles on my 2013 CB1100 now and wanted to ask a dumb question.
I have noticed that when I get above 3250 RPMs or so the bike seems to be vibrating and revving quite high, even though friends assure me this is normal, I wanted to ask the question to ones having this bike.
I have read all the posts about changing the sprockets which I will most likely do but it seems to me that when I am 2750 to 3000 RPMs the bike feels good to me (not lugging and has good pick up when throttled).
I want to form good habits and maximize engine and transmission life, so the question being what would be the ideal RPM range to keep this bike "happy".
Thanks in advance for any advice,
Johnny

Well people, we worked out a deal and I'm ready to plan the pick-up of Puffs wrecked and totalled CB. My problem is that my phone took a dive since (putting it nicely) and I no longer have his number. I've messaged him here on the Forum a couple of times with no results. He lives in Sidney Ohio, not too far off I-75.
Does anyone else know or how to contact him? Thanks in advance the Geezer who can be reached at 321.228.0722.

I have to say that I'm not the kind of guy that's been concerned about my helmet matching my bike. It might just be that I've usually had more than one bike in the garage, which could make that a difficult proposition, but it's just never been an issue. I mean, I try to make sure that I don't look like a mis-matched dork gear-wise, but matching gear to the bike wasn't really a thought.
Then I saw Motogeezer's recent helmet buy that matched his red '14, and I couldn't help but think "dang, that looks great!". So Jim, this is all your fault!
I'd been wanting a modular helmet now that I only have two "standard" bikes (the venting is different on helmets to suit upright, touring or sportbike postures on various bike), and when I saw that the NeoTec came in a color very similar to the red on my '13, I had to check it out. I'll add here that I've only worn Shoei helmets for about 35 years - they just fit me right, and I love the quality.
Well, Chaparral had them in stock, and as usual the fit was just right. Then hearing that they were on sale made it a no brainer. (MSRP is $663; they were on sale, plus I got an additional 10% off as a regular/repeat customer - final cost $537)
I thought that it would be fairly heavy, given all the extra pieces involved, but it actually feels lighter than my RF1100s, and maybe even a little lighter than my Qwest. The internal flip-down visor is very cool, works really well, and completely solves the age-old problem of having to change faceshields for day or night riding. It's a mixed-bag when it comes to noise: it isolates outside noise much better than my other helmets - it seems much better insulated - but seems to create more wind noise at speed (around 60 and above), that sounds like it's coming from right around the ear areas on both sides. Most of all, the venting is phenomenal - much better than any of my other helmets. I had to stop for gas on my first outing with it, and I have to say that being able to flip up the whole front of the helmet to be able to see what you're doing while you're messing with our PITA California gas nozzles is awesome, too.
The color isn't exactly like I had it custom painted to match the bike, but it's so danged close, I'm guessing most people couldn't tell it wasn't if seen at speed:

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I think it looks great. Overall, I'm really happy with the choice.

Fell in love with the Chic Design Road Comet I while at the rally. Finally ordered one from Samurider (great service & communications).



Hope to test it out later today after it stops raining.

Does anyone know if a Canada license plate is different than typical U.S. one??