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selle, capot de selle et feu arrière de 900 bol d'or de 1979, roue arrière de CBR 900, cache latéraux sur mesures, etc......
J'aime beaucoup cette moto mais je préfère conduire la 1100

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selle, capot de selle et feu arrière de 900 bol d'or de 1979, roue arrière de CBR 900, cache latéraux sur mesures, etc......
J'aime beaucoup cette moto mais je préfère conduire la 1100

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Will post a photo when it’s done.]]> Replaced the tires, took the surface rust off the wheels and spent almost 2hrs polishing the mufflers. Still need to do more cleaning/polishing, and change the oil/filter. 


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Will post a photo when it’s done.]]> https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14689 Sat, 21 Feb 2026 02:52:22 +0000 pdedse]]> https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14689








I've been coming to this area for about 15 years.  I'd say this has happened about half a dozen times.  Totally preventable, as I slowed too much, put foot down, slippery! and down!  But the side rack and hand guards did what they're designed to do, no damage to bike


Found a new to me road and wanted to take it deep into the woods, but my toes and fingers were getting numb.  Only 275 miles on the bike, but I'm hopeful for several camping trips this spring and summer.
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I've been coming to this area for about 15 years.  I'd say this has happened about half a dozen times.  Totally preventable, as I slowed too much, put foot down, slippery! and down!  But the side rack and hand guards did what they're designed to do, no damage to bike


Found a new to me road and wanted to take it deep into the woods, but my toes and fingers were getting numb.  Only 275 miles on the bike, but I'm hopeful for several camping trips this spring and summer.
]]> https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14685 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:32:34 +0000 Razor]]> https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14685 Haven’t put any miles on yet. Not much power, but boy are they a blast.
Color is Pearl Smoky Gray. 


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Color is Pearl Smoky Gray. 


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I already liked my VTX1300S because of its wide fenders and the Kawasaki VN Drifter 800/1500.

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I already liked my VTX1300S because of its wide fenders and the Kawasaki VN Drifter 800/1500.

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We hung out with the head organizer for the Los Angeles Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride, a very nice gentleman himself. I’ve ridden the Orange County DGR for the past few years, but I think he’s convinced me to do the L.A. ride this year. I also met the head of the local 59 Club, and I might try some rides with them. They seem like a cool group of guys.

They also did an “unveiling” of theee new Triumph models. First was the Trident 800. I have to say I was a bit smitten. And if you find a bike that matches yours, you need to get one, right? Red with black and silver trim stripes on the tank… just like a 2013 CB1100…

They also showed off the latest versions of the 400 single, the Thruxton and the Tracker.

A pretty cool scene!

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We hung out with the head organizer for the Los Angeles Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride, a very nice gentleman himself. I’ve ridden the Orange County DGR for the past few years, but I think he’s convinced me to do the L.A. ride this year. I also met the head of the local 59 Club, and I might try some rides with them. They seem like a cool group of guys.

They also did an “unveiling” of theee new Triumph models. First was the Trident 800. I have to say I was a bit smitten. And if you find a bike that matches yours, you need to get one, right? Red with black and silver trim stripes on the tank… just like a 2013 CB1100…

They also showed off the latest versions of the 400 single, the Thruxton and the Tracker.

A pretty cool scene!

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Their battery supplier is saying they now have for sale the first solid state battery ready for automotive applications.  And Verge says they now have for purchase and delivery in Q1 2026 these batteries in their motorcycles.

The claimed specs are 400 Wh/kg, 5-10 minute recharge, and 100k cycles.  Containing zero lithium.  The claims, if true, would represent a game changer.  The claims for the motorcycle range are up to 370 miles (600 km).  But it is the recharge time and cycle life that would be most impressive, if true.

I'm accustomed to disbelieving most of what I read about the next "miracle battery."  However, if these are actually for sale, it should only be a matter of weeks or months before an independent tester gets his hands on one and reports his findings.  It will be interesting to see where this one lands.]]>
Their battery supplier is saying they now have for sale the first solid state battery ready for automotive applications.  And Verge says they now have for purchase and delivery in Q1 2026 these batteries in their motorcycles.

The claimed specs are 400 Wh/kg, 5-10 minute recharge, and 100k cycles.  Containing zero lithium.  The claims, if true, would represent a game changer.  The claims for the motorcycle range are up to 370 miles (600 km).  But it is the recharge time and cycle life that would be most impressive, if true.

I'm accustomed to disbelieving most of what I read about the next "miracle battery."  However, if these are actually for sale, it should only be a matter of weeks or months before an independent tester gets his hands on one and reports his findings.  It will be interesting to see where this one lands.]]> https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14633 Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:56:30 +0000 17-CB-002]]> https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14633

Plus a possible CBX 800 SEI liquid cooled and inverted forks in the drawing board     

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Speed limiter kicks in at 180 km/h, speedo showing 190 km/h, same like the CB 1100.]]>

Speed limiter kicks in at 180 km/h, speedo showing 190 km/h, same like the CB 1100.]]> https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14623 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 18:49:43 +0000 alprider]]> https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14623

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Decided to have lunch only 20 mintures from the camp area as I didn't want to arrive hungry.  


By the time I arrived, met a few of the guys and then set up my tent, it was already 2pm, but still time enough to ride.  I went alone as most guys were either done for the day or were still out there somewhere.  I explored the area around the campsite.
 
There's plenty of single track, ranging from easy to difficult.  I stayed on the easy trails and had some fun in the loose dirt. 

But I'm not an accomplished single track rider so I go slow, about 10-25mph, mainly first and second gear through the above.  Some sandy / loose dirt spots about 3" deep.  Then I left the forested area and went to the desert flats where there were lots of wide open spaces...I like views.




Made it back around 5pm and daylight was vanishing quickly.  But the guys had a big bonfire going and that lasted well into the evening


Spent a nippy night in the tent as the temperature fell to 28f, but still slept about 6 hours which is pretty good for me tent camping.

This morning 9 of us took off at 10am to do a loop around Paulina Peak and the surrounding lakes.  The guys like to ride and all of them were much faster than me.  Most were on 350-500cc KTMS, or Husqvarnas.  My DR650 was the largest, heaviest bike of the group, but a good rider would still be able to keep their pace.  There was one guy on at Triumph Tiger 800, and he didn't have any problems.  I could keep up with them on the forest service roads, but once we hit the single lane sections it was a challenge.  But they're good guys...one rider would always stop at forks in the road so that I and another guy could see which way the group went. 


And they told me to just relax, go at my own pace.  So not many photos because we kept moving pretty good.  There was a 3 mile section of 1-2" of snow and going down was kindy dicey.  But keeping bike in first / second and I felt more or less "in control".  Actually, I am very happy I didn't go down.  We did about 65 miles total, about 55 of that was on dirt, 10 of which was snow-rock-dirt-mud mix.  

After lunch, I went back out by myself to the deserty area and enjoyed the late afternoon sun.  It's fun riding with the others, but I feel the constant pressure to keep up.  
 
The above trail became thick with 5" sand, not my favorite.  But I got to experience how the DR does, and I how I do sand.  And...it wasn't pretty.  No falls, but I was using my feet as paddles quite a bit.
 
I prefer the less challenging roads, particularly when I was tired from the 3.5 hour mornning ride.


It was time to head back to the campsite


I had enough food, gas to stay another night, but the thought of the freezing temperatures shooed me the 3.5 hours home and I made back by 9:30pm.  As I've been getting out more on single track, I think about buying a lighter bike.  The Kawasaki KLX300 looks really nice.  

https://www.kawasaki.com/en-us/motorcycl...ort/klx300


I'm going to see a "used" one tomorrow...it has 1 mile on it.  A guy bought it, put a seat and skid plate on it and aftermarket exhaust...and never rode it.  Sounds suspicious, but we'll see.]]>

Decided to have lunch only 20 mintures from the camp area as I didn't want to arrive hungry.  


By the time I arrived, met a few of the guys and then set up my tent, it was already 2pm, but still time enough to ride.  I went alone as most guys were either done for the day or were still out there somewhere.  I explored the area around the campsite.
 
There's plenty of single track, ranging from easy to difficult.  I stayed on the easy trails and had some fun in the loose dirt. 

But I'm not an accomplished single track rider so I go slow, about 10-25mph, mainly first and second gear through the above.  Some sandy / loose dirt spots about 3" deep.  Then I left the forested area and went to the desert flats where there were lots of wide open spaces...I like views.




Made it back around 5pm and daylight was vanishing quickly.  But the guys had a big bonfire going and that lasted well into the evening


Spent a nippy night in the tent as the temperature fell to 28f, but still slept about 6 hours which is pretty good for me tent camping.

This morning 9 of us took off at 10am to do a loop around Paulina Peak and the surrounding lakes.  The guys like to ride and all of them were much faster than me.  Most were on 350-500cc KTMS, or Husqvarnas.  My DR650 was the largest, heaviest bike of the group, but a good rider would still be able to keep their pace.  There was one guy on at Triumph Tiger 800, and he didn't have any problems.  I could keep up with them on the forest service roads, but once we hit the single lane sections it was a challenge.  But they're good guys...one rider would always stop at forks in the road so that I and another guy could see which way the group went. 


And they told me to just relax, go at my own pace.  So not many photos because we kept moving pretty good.  There was a 3 mile section of 1-2" of snow and going down was kindy dicey.  But keeping bike in first / second and I felt more or less "in control".  Actually, I am very happy I didn't go down.  We did about 65 miles total, about 55 of that was on dirt, 10 of which was snow-rock-dirt-mud mix.  

After lunch, I went back out by myself to the deserty area and enjoyed the late afternoon sun.  It's fun riding with the others, but I feel the constant pressure to keep up.  
 
The above trail became thick with 5" sand, not my favorite.  But I got to experience how the DR does, and I how I do sand.  And...it wasn't pretty.  No falls, but I was using my feet as paddles quite a bit.
 
I prefer the less challenging roads, particularly when I was tired from the 3.5 hour mornning ride.


It was time to head back to the campsite


I had enough food, gas to stay another night, but the thought of the freezing temperatures shooed me the 3.5 hours home and I made back by 9:30pm.  As I've been getting out more on single track, I think about buying a lighter bike.  The Kawasaki KLX300 looks really nice.  

https://www.kawasaki.com/en-us/motorcycl...ort/klx300


I'm going to see a "used" one tomorrow...it has 1 mile on it.  A guy bought it, put a seat and skid plate on it and aftermarket exhaust...and never rode it.  Sounds suspicious, but we'll see.]]> https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14561 Thu, 16 Oct 2025 20:08:59 +0000 Gone in 60]]> https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14561 She loves sending me pictures of motorcycles wherever she travels, knowing that I like to see what people ride in other parts of the world.

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