2017 CB1100 - Just some random wintertime thoughts

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ohiorider, yes, on three separate occasions we've tried using carbon grease or a dedicated anti-brake-squeal product, along with filing down the edges of the pads. After the first two failed attempts I tried switching the pads, again with the addition of brake grease and filing down the pads. No luck.

I don't know what else to try.
Capo, I mentioned the new Speed Twin in my little write up in this thread. Aside from some aesthetic quibbles, I need to see how much forward lean it has, compared to the T120. Otherwise, yes, that looks to be the best Triumph Twin for me so far.

Fortunately, the brakes on my 2014 CB1100 standard don't squeal. I'm not a hard rider, so the brakes don't get a real work out every time I'm out for a ride. I've not had to 'brake grease' them so far.

Hope you're able to isolate the cause and fix it. Squalling brakes would be really distracting on such a smooth bike as the Honda.