2017 Honda CB1100EX modifications

[FlipModeOne_imp]

That's super helpful! Will take a read through before deciding what to do.

I guess it's good to know it's a common issue.

[pekingduck]

US regulations call for a near-vertical license plate mounting, with a white light shining on it, often resulting in taillight "extension" pieces added on, or in this case, an extended housing, which becomes a pendulum on a longer stick. UK and other countries allow a more slanted plate, and thus the taillight is tucked in more forward.

My guess is that after the bike's design was finalized, during the process of modifying things for different markets, the light was changed, but perhaps not extensively re-tested, as it seems a minor change.

I put a UK taillight on mine just for its appearance, but can't say how it would hold up in the long term.

https://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread...=taillight

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Oh man, that looks a thousand times better! Thanks for sharing PekingDuck!

Will see if I can dig one up for a swap. Did it happen to require different size bolts?

[pekingduck]

It just bolted in as I recall. I just looked it up, and the price is a shocker. The whole LED taillight is a lot worse!

[pdedse]

It just bolted in as I recall. I just looked it up, and the price is a shocker. The whole LED taillight is a lot worse!

The two rubber washers cost 68 cents. I haven't had any more wobble/looseness.

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You gents are great. Much appreciate all the info. I'm working on a new plate bracket and will give the washer method a try along with it. I should have some washers laying around that would fit. At least as a test anyway. If not, local hardware shop will have 'em. Fingers-crossed they don't strip as others encountered.

That all said, sourcing the slim cover would be great. Seems like a pricey proposition for something so minimal, but I do think it really cleans up the rear in a way that ties together the overall design. OEM+

Also, it looks like the bolts are different for the shorter cover. Which makes sense, since the longer bolts may already be too long as is (causing the wobbling).

You can see the shorter bolts here:

[Whoops]

You gents are great. Much appreciate all the info. I'm working on a new plate bracket and will give the washer method a try along with it. I should have some washers laying around that would fit. At least as a test anyway. If not, local hardware shop will have 'em. Fingers-crossed they don't strip as others encountered.

That all said, sourcing the slim cover would be great. Seems like a pricey proposition for something so minimal, but I do think it really cleans up the rear in a way that ties together the overall design. OEM+

Also, it looks like the bolts are different for the shorter cover. Which makes sense, since the longer bolts may already be too long as is (causing the wobbling).

You can see the shorter bolts here:

I too had the wobbling tail light. Found a couple of o-rings in the toolbox and rolled them up the bolt. That's all it took to snug them up and take the wobble/rattle away.

[kennyw]

I thought I posted the final pics. I added the bottom hole but it is covered by the plate frame for the most part.

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Sorry for never updating here. I was able to tighten up the tailblight with some simple stainless washers on the bolts. Worked like a charm.

Bought some aluminum stock to make a plate bracket, but life seems extra busy lately so the project waits.