CB1100 Type II Conversion

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Q: What is the most novel lunch break / diet idea ever?

A: Play with new motorcycle parts instead of eating food, lol.

OK, I was definitely not expecting my delivery from Mr. T (Samurider.com) to arrive so quickly with potential holiday induced interruptions to service, etc.. Which made it all the more surprising when I answered the door this morning only to find our postal carrier waiting for me holding a large box with the Honda logo printed on it. Nice!!

So I just finished running out to the garage to swap seats. It took me longer to snag a few photos than it did to actually swap out the seats. The Japan model seat doesn't look quite as different on the bike in person as I was expecting, but you can tell a difference. Based on the "thumb test", the padding in the new seat feels like it might possibly be just a bit more dense but it's hard to tell. The only other notable difference between the two seats is that the Japan model seat has an "e-cushion" logo on it. More importantly, I can certainly tell the difference when seated on the bike, as I'm now easily able to firmly flat foot both feet. This should come in incredibly handy when dealing with things like uneven surfaces or loose gravel and stable footing is needed while parking the bike, etc.. That's really all I have time to report on for now. Good stuff!

I'm including a couple of photos of the Japan market seat along with the stock seat for comparison, and a couple of shots of the Japan market seat on the CB. Next up will either be the test ride or the installation of the Honda OEM Type II handlebars (followed by a test ride). All dependent upon time/weather constraints.

Special thanks to our good friend Takashi! Like so many others here on the forum, I highly recommend samurider.com to anyone who is looking for aftermarket and OEM parts for their CB1100.


Here is the Japan market seat on the left and the stock seat on the right.


Once again, the Japan market seat on the left and the stock seat on the right.


Side view of the new seat mounted on the CB (in the tight quarters of my limited garage space at the moment).


View of the new seat from the back.

Hi,

1000km with my new bike ('17-RS). Every time I am riding I think "this is perfect: I won't ever modify the seat". Every time I have to reverse to park (and need to walk the bike) I think "I will definitely get my seat lowered ASAP".

It looks easier to lower my seat than stretching my legs but, as my riding position is good for me, I woudn't like to trash a good seat just to improve my "parking ability"...

So I must ask: Any significant drawbacks with the lowered seat? Is riding position much affected? Confort?

thx!