My "dream" CB

[the Ferret]

that's insane

[Papa Weeley_imp]

Mmmm...one of my all-time favorite bikes. Pure sex.
...although I prefer the "nekkid" version, myself. (And please don't read anything into that statement. )

[rboe]

I lusted after the pearl white '82 version. sigh. But today, make it EFI. No carbs please.

[redbirds_imp]

BMW feeds their K1600 in line 6 with a single throttle body. Smart I think and no worry synchronizing multiple throttle bodies.

[Elipten_imp]

Multiple throttle bodies is a PITA like multiple carbs.


2014 CB1100 DLX
2013 CB1100 Std
1990 BMW K75 RT

[quietguy_imp]

Multiple throttle bodies is a PITA like multiple carbs.


2014 CB1100 DLX
2013 CB1100 Std
1990 BMW K75 RT

Have you had any problems, or need to "recalibrate" the ones on your CBs?

I'm wondering if they're not mainly software controlled and regulated.

[redbirds_imp]

As far as I know they are factory set to proper sync and I have not heard of anyone having problems with their CB's. That being said, multiple carbs and TB's do go out of sync on occasion and that often requires special tools to get them back to spec. Moto Guzzi uses a single TB on their small V twins and auto makers for the most part do the same. I really don't see why most multi cylinder bike motors continue with more than one TB. Seems it would save build costs and potential maintenance headaches by going to a single TB.