As many of you know, we had a CB rally. Typically, there would be a ride report associated with many trips involving the CB. This round, I am not going to post in the ride report. Yes, I did ride the CB from Indiana; but I do not want to focus so much on the ride in this report, as I do the people.

I would like to say thank you to all those that made the trip. Unfortunately; I personally feel like I missed out on actually meeting some of you there. A few people I was introduced to once in a quick passing and never had the opportunity to say much more than hello. That is a regret; as I really wanted to have time to talk to everyone, but time just passes too quickly. Some had the unfortunate pleasure of actually spending more time with me than others; and for that you’re welcome, to both parties. The rally was only over a few short days, and we were scattered out over a few places. To those that were unable to attend, I am sorry you were not there and we did not get to meet. It really was an enjoyable time spent.
I don’t want to call any one individual out, nor do I want to leave anyone out of my little rambling as I reflect on the days of the 2015 rally. I just want to express, it was just a great time for me, and a lot of fun. Yes Powerdogg, all of it was fun looking back Lol

Some memorable highlights not in a specific order:

Talking with Firecracker..or Butterfly .. or Instigator ? She was very comical.

The look on Pterodactyls face when asked “would you like to ride the Dragon at night?”

Razors cool attitude as everyone (or was it just me) that drooled and complemented over that gorgeous Black Beauty of his.

Ride4Now and offroad4x4 getting the shakes on the Blue Ridge Parkway when the Goldwing and his wife went blazing by as if we were standing still

Watching Ferret show everyone how SCCBrider dances on the motorcycle. Both spectacles were truly epic.

Ole amazing ability to disappear, then reappear coming from another direction a few hours later.

Are you sure Oldman59 wasn’t oldgeezer? I had a hard time comprehending that without my notes. Sorry about that.

Social dinner gathering by the river … at that one resort … Why didn’t everyone want to join in on that one is beyond me. I feel bad everyone else missed out on that one - or both of them. Second is when Ferret and SCCBrider found that dessert.

Everyone working together to line the bikes up to get our first and only large group photo at the IronHorse

Was that SCCBrider that passed us, and where is he going now?

Cormanus reflecting on how Sport bike riders were trying to blend in with the cool CB riders. Was that the first time you were pulled over by the police in the US? You don’t have to answer that. I’m sure our imaginations are better than fiction. If that was the first, then we can all guess what happened during the second. Pterodactyl did a good reenactment of the (possibly) second fairly well already.

Chapomis laughing over Ack posting he could have been a runner for the group.

I honestly look forward to another meet. Thank you everyone.

I’d be curious to hear of others stories and highlights as well. I couldn’t be everywhere and experience everything, so I am sure I missed out on a lot too.

After reading about this product on Web Bike World I bought some on Amazon. At the initial application the chain was first carefully cleaned with WD-40 and wiped dry followed with some compressed air to blow away any remaining cleaner. First chance to really test the effectiveness was at the rally where it was subjected to plenty of road miles and varying weather conditions. This stuff is a fine product. No fling on the rear after hundreds of miles. Even after riding on the sandy road from my home the chain feels dry and grit free.

http://www.webbikeworld.com/r4/tirox-cha...review.htm

Can someone please confirm for me that the Dart fly-screen will fit both the 2013 and 2014 std? The reason I ask is on Dart's site you have to choose between 2013 and 2014 to order--there is a screen on sale locally but the guy doesn't know if it's for a 13 or 14. And does anyone have a pic of the tinted fly-screen on the 2014 black std?

Sounds stupid, and it probably is. But I need to know how to get the inner plugs for the end weights, out of the bars.

Going with someone's advice, I'm going to try to kill vibration on the handlebars by filling them with lead shot. And yes, I did find some lead shot in a sportsman's store. Shot, funnel, bike and I all got together...and when I took off the end weight, the inner plug just stared at me. No obvious way to get it out.

So...how do I make it happen?

I've used the Kisan tailBlazer on a couple of motorcycles I've previously owned and really like the simplicity and effectiveness of it. In the past, I've noticed an immediate difference in how quickly cars behind me began to slow when I put on the brake and how much distance they left behind me at a stop. I'm definitely sold on the idea of a modulating brake light, whether from this company or another. I like the Kisan because I don't need to wire it in to the bike's electrical system. You simply replace the stock bulb with the tailBlazer unit and you're done.

I purchased mine on eBay for $62.95 with free shipping on Friday, June 5th and received it today. Not bad at all. Installation took just a couple minutes. Here's a short video showing it in action. Unlike some other modulating taillights, once it completes its cycle, it remains steady on unless and until you release and reapply the brake. I've never found that to be a big concern.

https://youtu.be/RfygvMZsHnQ

Our CB1100 is not listed on the Kisan fitment guide but looking at the bikes that are on there and examining the OEM bulb, I took a gamble and ordered model # 20W-D and it works perfectly.
Here's my attempt at embedding the video...





Ahhh...sweet success.

I ordered this slip-on

[url=http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DRBDRWW?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00]2 Brothers Black Series M2

and I'm not sure if I should mount it when it gets here or wait until after the first service to mount the pipe on the bike.

I know dealers will mount them on bikes before you ever ride off the lot but, does it hurt the bike?

Hi gang,
I'm depressed. No riding in a couple of days has me all stressed. Must get out the door!
Meanwhile, is there a place on this forum where folks can post to others in their area? Local ride-to-eats, tech days, weekend meetups and that sorta stuff? I'm sure there are others close to me in Northern VA, but I don't know how to find them. If not, how can I set that sort of thing up?

I had the opportunity to take a little extra time and ride around prior to the gathering of CB and friends. On May 27th The Ferret was able to arrive a tab bit early and we spent the day letting our hair down and letting it flow in the wind that went through our helmets.
Blue Ridge Parkway is a wonder road.
Here are some photos, and please – share some of yours here as well if you don’t mind. This was our rally, and this is not just my thread.


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How many followers does this guy have!! Lol
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Someone from the PA/Jersey border bought my bike last Saturday. Full Yoshi and custom seat. Anyone?????

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Just off the Cherohala skyway by Tellico Plains there is a slow paced road that takes its time rolling beside a smaller river in North Carolina. There is not a variety of scenery to look at on this slow road, but the river is always a wonderful spectacle. During our recent rally, a small group of us were able to take a stroll and visit the Bald River Fall that the road takes you to.
The Ferret was at one time following the small group towards the falls. He may try and spin a tale of how someone missed the turn off and he tried to herd the kittens back together. Me personally, I can envision The Ferret twisting the throttle and opening up his CB at fresh clean roads before him. Without some slow paced lead person holding him back on the twisty roads, I can just mentally picture how he was a hooligan; terrorizing the turns. Passing cars on left and right sides, dragging a knee and scrapping foot pegs.

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