05-19-2026, 03:22 AM
Hi everyone!
I've been quietly stalking this forum for some time now, and thought now is finally the time to say hi.
In fact, the amazing collection of information (and people) here were part of the reason why I've bought a CB 1100 (2013) in the first place (I was considering a Bonneville or Interceptor — heresy!).
I always enjoyed fixing my bikes (the ones without motorised support), but I've never owned nor worked on anything with a motor. This forum allowed me to start wrenching on my CB as well, and it's wonderful. With the help of all of you I've managed to:
- do basic maintenance (chain, oil, brake/clutch fluids including flushing the C-ABS, cleaning the air filter)
- change brake pads and subsequently fixed a self-inflicted brake drag issue (Terrence O'Keeffe helped with that!)
- change all lights to LED while maintaining the beautiful stock sockets
- repair a broken mirror (that wasn't me)
- change a broken clutch lever (that was very much me, the bike wanted to take a nap in a parking garage...)
- chose saddlebags and a tailbag that match the CB
- fix a stuck turn signal
- install a new battery
- coat it a few times in ACF-50 (Dutch winters are gnarly)
- and of course: unlock an extra 5kW, 12Nm, and endless style points with the greatest farkle of them all...
I've put about 7'000 km on it since I got it in January, and absolutely love it still. Also, I called it "Hondalf the White".
Thank you for being part of that!
Cheers!
I've been quietly stalking this forum for some time now, and thought now is finally the time to say hi.
In fact, the amazing collection of information (and people) here were part of the reason why I've bought a CB 1100 (2013) in the first place (I was considering a Bonneville or Interceptor — heresy!).
I always enjoyed fixing my bikes (the ones without motorised support), but I've never owned nor worked on anything with a motor. This forum allowed me to start wrenching on my CB as well, and it's wonderful. With the help of all of you I've managed to:
- do basic maintenance (chain, oil, brake/clutch fluids including flushing the C-ABS, cleaning the air filter)
- change brake pads and subsequently fixed a self-inflicted brake drag issue (Terrence O'Keeffe helped with that!)
- change all lights to LED while maintaining the beautiful stock sockets
- repair a broken mirror (that wasn't me)
- change a broken clutch lever (that was very much me, the bike wanted to take a nap in a parking garage...)
- chose saddlebags and a tailbag that match the CB
- fix a stuck turn signal
- install a new battery
- coat it a few times in ACF-50 (Dutch winters are gnarly)
- and of course: unlock an extra 5kW, 12Nm, and endless style points with the greatest farkle of them all...
I've put about 7'000 km on it since I got it in January, and absolutely love it still. Also, I called it "Hondalf the White".
Thank you for being part of that!
Cheers!
You meet the nicest people on a Honda.
