Whitehouse K17 mods...

[Nachodaddy]

Bazbro, it is the little tweaks like this that make it fun. If you got it all perfect the first time, you'd have to move on to something else. Also, you have found something that others would not have anticipated and can now incorporate into their plan, should they wish to use the earlier mudguard.

[peterbaron]

A bike that has a little tweak, imperfection could be one of a kind and unique

[Bazbro_imp]

Thanks Nach and PB.

Many ancient societies believed that ONLY their God was perfect, so any work they did had a deliberate imperfection built-in. https://www.amusingplanet.com/2017/08/th...n.html?m=1

So consider this MY "deliberate imperfection"!

[Houtman_imp]

Being perfect is boring ! (that is what I tell my wife )

[Bazbro_imp]

Being perfect is boring ! (that is what I tell my wife )

[michael1954]

No probs, Popgun.

I cannot Copy/Paste the ones I've already done - I've just tried. if Admin could help with that, I'll double post in future, one here so the story continues, and another, separate post in the How To section.
Swapping handlebars...

The bars had to be exchanged because they were bent. I wanted the lower bars and was lucky to find an original Honda set cheap on eBay.
The damage...



First job is to temporarily fix a stick across the tops of the forks - somewhere to hang the hydraulic fluid reservoirs so that the system doesn't need to be drained.



The wing mirrors don't need to be removed, but one of mine is damaged so it's being exchanged; plus it makes the reservoirs less ungainly when taped to the stick. The thread at the bottom of the mirrors was surface rusted - VERY worrying on a 'bike that's just months old! And doubly worrying that this is supposedly a quality 'bike. Both screws were restored to 'as new' with the ACF50, with the knowledge that they'll be well-protected by it in future, under the little rubber boots.





The mirrors have a left hand thread to undo from the adaptor that screws into the reservoir (right hand thread!).

Undo the screw in the centre of the handlebar balance weight and before it's totally unscrewed, pull the entire insert out of the bars. Mine was tough to do on one side, but dead easy on the other!





Remove the brake or clutch switch wires



Undo the two 8mm bolts securing the hydraulic reservoir, lift off the reservoir from the handlebar, keeping it UPRIGHT, and then temporarily tape it to the stick.





Undo two screws (in varying positions, depending upon model year) that are holding the throttle/electrics modules onto the bars. Separate the two halves and lift off the electrical half - the throttle will have to remain in situ until the bars are removed because the cable is not long enough.



Now repeat for the other side.

When all parts are removed from the bars (except for the throttle and left grip) lift off the decorative caps on the handlebar clamps, using a craft knife blade - they are just push-on but tricky to flick off.



Move the handlebars to the left and slip off the throttle.



Reassembly is the reverse.
Because my 'bike is on the ramp, I'm leaving all bar and mirror adjustments until the 'bike is off the ramp and I can carry out proper adjustments, tighten all nuts/bolts, sitting properly on the 'bike and with a decent view of the road behind. For safety's sake, I've stuck a note to that effect on the speedo, in case I get excited, ride off and the handlebars come off in my hand!!

Remove the left grip off the removed handlebar, by pushing a thin screwdriver between grip and bar, then squirt WD40 alongside the screwdriver. Wiggle the screwdriver around, twist the grip and it will slide off. Dry thoroughly and refit to the new bars. If it won't grip, remove and add soap from a bar of soap - it will let the grip slide on, then harden as it dries and keep the grip in place. Honda use an adhesive - unnecessary in my experience.

The new bars fitted. Just awaiting a new handlebar weight, adjustment and final tightening




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I like what you are doing. Much more attention to recording detail than me and my DLX. Just to chime in here. I replaced my bar weights with heavier ones, about 3 USA ounces more each to help with vibration. (That is not really that much, but heck, just in case) off ebay for about $10 each.

[Bazbro_imp]

Interesting, heavier weights, Michael. If they're still on eBay, do you have a link?

Did you suffer vibration before fitting the heavier weights?

I can remember when handlebar weights were first suggested/offered as a cure for vibration at the handlebars. But I can't remember the first maker to routinely fit them.

[michael1954]

Interesting, heavier weights, Michael. If they're still on eBay, do you have a link?

Did you suffer vibration before fitting the heavier weights?

I can remember when handlebar weights were first suggested/offered as a cure for vibration at the handlebars. But I can't remember the first maker to routinely fit them.

I just looked at Ebay, and the seller I bought mine from is not here, but another seller is selling what looks to be the same. He says 9oz and I thought mine were 10oz, but they are definitely heavier than ours. I put them on my EX and DLX. I am still working on the DLX, and have yet to finish, but it is getting prettier, and back as close to original as possible. I do not think heavier bar weights alters it enough to even notice, and is an improvement anyway. Just enter, "CB1100 Handle bar weights" and he is the first seller. Let me know if you cannot find them. I am going to install the ones I removed from my DLX on the 82' GS1100 I am also working on, to see if it makes a difference. This bike came with none!

[Bazbro_imp]

Interesting, heavier weights, Michael. If they're still on eBay, do you have a link?

Did you suffer vibration before fitting the heavier weights?

I can remember when handlebar weights were first suggested/offered as a cure for vibration at the handlebars. But I can't remember the first maker to routinely fit them.

I just looked at Ebay, and the seller I bought mine from is not here, but another seller is selling what looks to be the same. He says 9oz and I thought mine were 10oz, but they are definitely heavier than ours. I put them on my EX and DLX. I am still working on the DLX, and have yet to finish, but it is getting prettier, and back as close to original as possible. I do not think heavier bar weights alters it enough to even notice, and is an improvement anyway. Just enter, "CB1100 Handle bar weights" and he is the first seller. Let me know if you cannot find them. I am going to install the ones I removed from my DLX on the 82' GS1100 I am also working on, to see if it makes a difference. This bike came with none!

I just looked at Ebay, and the seller I bought mine from is not here, but another seller is selling what looks to be the same. He says 9oz and I thought mine were 10oz, but they are definitely heavier than ours. I put them on my EX and DLX. I am still working on the DLX, and have yet to finish, but it is getting prettier, and back as close to original as possible. I do not think heavier bar weights alters it enough to even notice, and is an improvement anyway. Just enter, "CB1100 Handle bar weights" and he is the first seller. Let me know if you cannot find them. I am going to install the ones I removed from my DLX on the 82' GS1100 I am also working on, to see if it makes a difference. This bike came with none!
Thanks, Michael.

[run-tmc_imp]

I’m late to the party Barry, but wanted to add that your bike turned out absolutely gorgeous. I’m looking forward to seeing pics in the sunlight!


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