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RE: Gentlemen, the eagle has landed! - DGShannon_imp - 10-15-2014
(10-15-2014, 02:53 AM)HikerToo_imp Wrote: I have noticed deer along side the road back away from my Staintune as I go by where the same deer did not budge as the cars in front of me went by....
I have the opposite story. I had a FMF Carbon exhaust on my SuperDuke, that was quite loud. When I would go down streets with dogs, it would result in the inevitable chase. Now, on my CB, I rarely get a stare, much less a bark or a chase.
RE: Gentlemen, the eagle has landed! - flynrider - 10-15-2014
(10-15-2014, 12:07 AM)DGShannon_imp Wrote:(10-14-2014, 12:50 PM)OldF7Guy_imp Wrote:(10-14-2014, 12:13 PM)The ferret_imp Wrote: And we can't wait for you to fulfill your dream of owning a CB 1100. Can only hope it's everything you hoped it would be.
Thanks a lot Ferret. I just cant hardly wait and know Im going to like it. Its a big moment in my life. I will try to post pics but I cant promise anything since Im not very good with my i phone. Biggest concern since I have so far to travel is to get home well before dark. Deer that hit me last week scared me pretty bad. Not taking chances on a motorcycle close to dark. I will park it and get a motel room if I have to.
Haven't noticed them for sale anywhere recently, but you used to be able to get a little high frequency whistle that mounted to your bike, car, etc. that supposedly alerted the dear. Much like a dog whistle, they hear it, but you don't. No clue if they work, or not. I bet you could still find one in the good old J. C. Whitney catalog!
Ahhh, the fabled deer whistle
Many years ago I met a guy in western Montana that owned a salvage yard. He mentioned that about half the cars in his lot were from deer/elk collisions. I asked him about these deer whistles I'd heard about and he smiled an walked me out to the yard. He pointed out over a dozen smashed up deer/elk cars still had a deer whistle firmly attached to the front bumper. He said the whistles were quite popular with the locals, but was never surprised to see one when he was called out to a deer vs. car collision.
RE: Gentlemen, the eagle has landed! - the Ferret - 10-17-2014
Wonder if OldF7guy made it home with his new to him CB 1100 ?
RE: Gentlemen, the eagle has landed! - Damfino_imp - 10-17-2014
(10-15-2014, 10:03 AM)Flynrider_imp Wrote:(10-15-2014, 12:07 AM)DGShannon_imp Wrote:(10-14-2014, 12:50 PM)OldF7Guy_imp Wrote:(10-14-2014, 12:13 PM)The ferret_imp Wrote: And we can't wait for you to fulfill your dream of owning a CB 1100. Can only hope it's everything you hoped it would be.
Thanks a lot Ferret. I just cant hardly wait and know Im going to like it. Its a big moment in my life. I will try to post pics but I cant promise anything since Im not very good with my i phone. Biggest concern since I have so far to travel is to get home well before dark. Deer that hit me last week scared me pretty bad. Not taking chances on a motorcycle close to dark. I will park it and get a motel room if I have to.
Haven't noticed them for sale anywhere recently, but you used to be able to get a little high frequency whistle that mounted to your bike, car, etc. that supposedly alerted the dear. Much like a dog whistle, they hear it, but you don't. No clue if they work, or not. I bet you could still find one in the good old J. C. Whitney catalog!
Ahhh, the fabled deer whistle
Ahhh, the fabled deer whistle
Many years ago I met a guy in western Montana that owned a salvage yard. He mentioned that about half the cars in his lot were from deer/elk collisions. I asked him about these deer whistles I'd heard about and he smiled an walked me out to the yard. He pointed out over a dozen smashed up deer/elk cars still had a deer whistle firmly attached to the front bumper. He said the whistles were quite popular with the locals, but was never surprised to see one when he was called out to a deer vs. car collision. I figure if they actually worked, the government would have required the car manufacturers to make them standard equipment by now,
RE: Gentlemen, the eagle has landed! - Powerdogg55 - 10-17-2014
F7 may be taking the long route back home. Something we all usually do when out riding on the CB.
RE: Gentlemen, the eagle has landed! - the Ferret - 10-17-2014
True .... Rode to dinner tonight..7 miles there, 15 miles back home lol
RE: Gentlemen, the eagle has landed! - OldF7Guy_imp - 10-17-2014
(10-17-2014, 10:17 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: Wonder if OldF7guy made it home with his new to him CB 1100 ?
Made it in with time to spare and took it around to show some of my buddies.
I clocked about 275 miles today and unfortunately a lot of it was super slab because I had no choice. But just wow. What a fine motorcycle. Its a Nighthawk on steroids!
I just love this thing. 
It fits my riding style to a tee as an older fart but still has good performance, handling, braking and all of the modern features like FI I like. Fit and finish are imo excellent. I dont think I can add anything to the conversation except to say you guys had it right all along. Front brakes are killer! Torque curve as flat as Kansas. Best shifting gear box I have ever encountered. Love the hydraulic clutch. Its smooth but have to agree with Flynrider that is not quite at the level of electric smooth the 750 Nighthawks are. They are literally superb imo. Not dissing the 1100 just stating an opinion and now own both so I feel I can validate it.
I have a couple of small quibbles with it that can be fixed by adjustment I think. Im not jumping to conclusions but my rear brake does not feel up to snuff. Its ok but I expected better. I am wondering if that also could be an adjustment. My Nighthawk comes in much sooner in the pedal travel and the 1100 you really have to mash it. I dont like that. It may be a good brake but I have not ridden it enough to make a conclusion. Need more seat time.
Mirrors are out of adjustment and I can fix that.
Overall, just very pleased and know I made a good purchase. No buyers remorse what so ever. Still trying to get used to the fuel gauge ect but I cant see the cluster in the sun which means I cant see my trip odometer either. Nothing is perfect but I cant think of another motorcycle I would rather have. Proud to be an owner of a CB1100 HOnda.
Oh, where can I get an owners manual? I got two keys and the wonderful tool kit Honda sent.
I want to ask you guys another quick question about handling. The 1100 I got came with Dunlops but they feel way more sticky than my bias ply tires on my Nighthawk. Is it because they are newer with (1200-1500) miles or because radials are so much better than the bias plys on my 750 Nighthawk? The 1100 feels really solid and confident in corners. Im thinking its because of newer tires but would like opinions. Thanks.
RE: Gentlemen, the eagle has landed! - Randy B - 10-17-2014
Not under the seat huh...
RE: Gentlemen, the eagle has landed! - OldF7Guy_imp - 10-17-2014
(10-17-2014, 11:32 AM)Randy B_imp Wrote: Not under the seat huh...
Nope. WE checked and I had to show them how to get the seat off.
Gentlemen, the eagle has landed! - Elipten_imp - 10-17-2014
Honda part not too expensive to order owners manual
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