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CB 1100 at the Track? - morewood_imp - 05-23-2017

Has anyone done a track day with their CB1100? I've been to many (20+) CLASS schools, but usually on my VFR. I'm considering bringing the CB this year instead. Thoughts???


CB 1100 at the Track? - stateboy_imp - 05-23-2017

One of the forum members (I think Stichill) spoke of a free or discounted track day on the west coast (CA). I thought it was sometime this month. I'm in the Midwest so it wouldn't work for me. I'd go just to learn something, lower the bar and make everyone else feel good about themselves. [Image: d448fdfe9aceac504923beb8c2d58869.png]


RE: CB 1100 at the Track? - LongRanger_imp - 05-23-2017

Ulvetanna perhaps?


RE: CB 1100 at the Track? - emptysea - 05-23-2017

Rolls tracked his bike and there are at least two other members who have. Here's one thread about Rolls' experience: http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9817&highlight=track


RE: CB 1100 at the Track? - JF Coastal_imp - 05-23-2017

I did a track Day on my CB1100. It was pretty amazing, my brother in law is huge into N2 Track organizers. They were in the Savannah area, and they completely hooked me up. Very professional and friendly group of guys. Stuck me in novice group. Let me borrow leathers / boots. Prepped my bike for me... Tape, etc.. Had classes at track, and walked me through everything. Check them out if they are ever in your area.

Very Fun but slightly intimidating. I may do it again one day, but it won't become a weekly hobby for me. Let me see if I can find an old photo.. hmmm. .

Dam.. Photos.. Oh well... It was a fun day.


RE: CB 1100 at the Track? - morewood_imp - 05-23-2017

Thanks stateboy, LongRanger, Empty Sea, and JF Coastal. Good info.
The only thing that concerns me about the CB at the track is relatively soft suspension and ground clearance. Lean angles at the track get pretty dramatic as the day goes on.


RE: CB 1100 at the Track? - johnf514_imp - 05-23-2017

Hi morewood, I took my CB to Jennings last year. No issues with soft suspension or ground clearance. You won't break any records and the bike certainly wants to push wide in the corners, but nothing you can't have a little fun with. Check out my post:

http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9824


RE: CB 1100 at the Track? - Cormanus - 05-23-2017

Django, too, may well have done a couple of track days on his CB1100.


RE: CB 1100 at the Track? - morewood_imp - 05-23-2017

Thanks for the link John, good stuff.
To quote your linked post, "had the hard parts down earlier than I thought possible." That's what I'm talking about when I reference clearance and suspension.


RE: CB 1100 at the Track? - Django - 05-23-2017

http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=6639