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			<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:36:04 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Could Use Some Happy Thoughts]]></title>
			<link>https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14823</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 15:52:38 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[I am a 62-year-old entrepreneur who, with my two partners, owns an IT services firm that supports 911 dispatch centers, fire departments, private ambulance companies, and two nonprofit medical facilities in the East Bay. We have 23 people on the payroll, all committed to making the world a little less harsh. One of our hospitals provides pediatric care for terminally ill children; another provides medical and dental care, clothing, counseling, and food for families who are doing the very best they can. Not everyone in the Bay Area works for Google and holds stock options. The divide between the haves and the have-nots is profound.<br />
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I spend most of my time in the DMZ between the harsh realities of life and the government agencies working to ease suffering. We are not heroes. We do not answer calls, run into burning buildings, or stop the bleeding. But we keep the IT infrastructure in place so first responders can arrive on scene quickly, respond effectively, call for help when needed, and return to Post. I used to make high-tech millionaires and billionaires by helping them flip companies. Now I work for 23 engineers, technicians, analysts, and programmers, keeping the emergency response engine we built together running smoothly. It is a much better gig.<br />
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This morning at 3:00 AM, I received the call. Children playing with fireworks set fire to the rental house we lease for staff, many of whom commute just like me. The fire crept into the walls. It is a holiday weekend, so no one was home, but the smoke alarm system sounded, the alert went out, and the very systems we maintain were put to use. An Engine Company from Station 17 was dispatched, entered the home, opened the walls from the inside, and doused the flames before the structure was lost or the fire spread through the neighborhood. I am told the firefighters found the source despite the smoke that filled the dwelling. I am grateful beyond words for their work.<br />
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My CB1100EX and two Bianchi bicycles were in the garage, where the fire originated. Believe it or not, I spent more on the bicycles than the motorcycle! Their fate is unclear at this time, and none of them can be replaced. If you have some positive energy to lend, now would be the time.<br />
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I love California: its natural beauty and the kindness the incredible people I have met there. It has also been a hard place for me to afford. I cannot buy a home in the East Bay, so I live in the Texas Hill Country, commute roughly 300 days a year, and work the balance from home. This morning I watched the sun come up, fed the horses, tended to the baby deer, and decided to let the Forum help me manage the next few hours. Thank you.<br />
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I am a 62-year-old entrepreneur who, with my two partners, owns an IT services firm that supports 911 dispatch centers, fire departments, private ambulance companies, and two nonprofit medical facilities in the East Bay. We have 23 people on the payroll, all committed to making the world a little less harsh. One of our hospitals provides pediatric care for terminally ill children; another provides medical and dental care, clothing, counseling, and food for families who are doing the very best they can. Not everyone in the Bay Area works for Google and holds stock options. The divide between the haves and the have-nots is profound.<br />
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I spend most of my time in the DMZ between the harsh realities of life and the government agencies working to ease suffering. We are not heroes. We do not answer calls, run into burning buildings, or stop the bleeding. But we keep the IT infrastructure in place so first responders can arrive on scene quickly, respond effectively, call for help when needed, and return to Post. I used to make high-tech millionaires and billionaires by helping them flip companies. Now I work for 23 engineers, technicians, analysts, and programmers, keeping the emergency response engine we built together running smoothly. It is a much better gig.<br />
<br />
This morning at 3:00 AM, I received the call. Children playing with fireworks set fire to the rental house we lease for staff, many of whom commute just like me. The fire crept into the walls. It is a holiday weekend, so no one was home, but the smoke alarm system sounded, the alert went out, and the very systems we maintain were put to use. An Engine Company from Station 17 was dispatched, entered the home, opened the walls from the inside, and doused the flames before the structure was lost or the fire spread through the neighborhood. I am told the firefighters found the source despite the smoke that filled the dwelling. I am grateful beyond words for their work.<br />
<br />
My CB1100EX and two Bianchi bicycles were in the garage, where the fire originated. Believe it or not, I spent more on the bicycles than the motorcycle! Their fate is unclear at this time, and none of them can be replaced. If you have some positive energy to lend, now would be the time.<br />
<br />
I love California: its natural beauty and the kindness the incredible people I have met there. It has also been a hard place for me to afford. I cannot buy a home in the East Bay, so I live in the Texas Hill Country, commute roughly 300 days a year, and work the balance from home. This morning I watched the sun come up, fed the horses, tended to the baby deer, and decided to let the Forum help me manage the next few hours. Thank you.<br />
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			<title><![CDATA[Happy 4th of July]]></title>
			<link>https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14822</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 21:10:23 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.“ Thomas Jefferson</span><br /><!-- start: postbit_attachments_attachment -->
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			<title><![CDATA[Happy Father's Day]]></title>
			<link>https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14806</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 17:07:03 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Although I have not had the good fortune to meet any of your children, I am sure they would report that you are a great father.<br />
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My father was a man of his time. He was born in 1930, at the onset of the Great Depression. His mother passed away a few weeks after giving birth to him, and his father worked himself to death on a farm in the Texas Hill Country. My father was raised by my great-grandparents and his aunt. There was never a boy more cherished or adored than my father.<br />
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He loved cruiser motorcycles and fast cars. In his late teens, he left motorcycling behind following a minor accident on his Indian Chief. Years later, I asked him if he was frightened by the experience. He told me no. The reason was simple: "None of the pretty girls would get on the back of the bike after they heard about the slide I took." I suspect my great-grandmother also influenced the decision. She never cared much for her fun-loving, high-spirited grandson to ride "one of those loud motorcycle things."<br />
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My father joined the military and served in Europe, Japan, and Korea. He earned the nickname "Bull," and it would not surprise me if I have some brothers and sisters scattered about Austria, France, Germany, Korea, and Japan.<br />
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My earliest memories of my Dad involve working on cars with him. Officers would bring their cars to our house, and the "Master Sergeant and his cute kid" would tune them up and fix them. I knew what a Phillips-head #2 screwdriver was before I went to kindergarten. <br />
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My father thought I took things far too seriously and did not set aside enough time for fun. He may be right. But I learned a lot from him, even if I am a little tamer. Happy Father's Day to everyone, and if you care to share something about your Dad or your experience as a Dad, I am sure the other members of the Forum will celebrate the moment with you.<br /><!-- start: postbit_attachments_attachment -->
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Although I have not had the good fortune to meet any of your children, I am sure they would report that you are a great father.<br />
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My father was a man of his time. He was born in 1930, at the onset of the Great Depression. His mother passed away a few weeks after giving birth to him, and his father worked himself to death on a farm in the Texas Hill Country. My father was raised by my great-grandparents and his aunt. There was never a boy more cherished or adored than my father.<br />
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He loved cruiser motorcycles and fast cars. In his late teens, he left motorcycling behind following a minor accident on his Indian Chief. Years later, I asked him if he was frightened by the experience. He told me no. The reason was simple: "None of the pretty girls would get on the back of the bike after they heard about the slide I took." I suspect my great-grandmother also influenced the decision. She never cared much for her fun-loving, high-spirited grandson to ride "one of those loud motorcycle things."<br />
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My father joined the military and served in Europe, Japan, and Korea. He earned the nickname "Bull," and it would not surprise me if I have some brothers and sisters scattered about Austria, France, Germany, Korea, and Japan.<br />
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My earliest memories of my Dad involve working on cars with him. Officers would bring their cars to our house, and the "Master Sergeant and his cute kid" would tune them up and fix them. I knew what a Phillips-head #2 screwdriver was before I went to kindergarten. <br />
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My father thought I took things far too seriously and did not set aside enough time for fun. He may be right. But I learned a lot from him, even if I am a little tamer. Happy Father's Day to everyone, and if you care to share something about your Dad or your experience as a Dad, I am sure the other members of the Forum will celebrate the moment with you.<br /><!-- start: postbit_attachments_attachment -->
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			<title><![CDATA[Memorial Day Remembrance]]></title>
			<link>https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14787</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 21:48:31 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Today, we mourn, remember, and honor the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the armed forces. In my long career, I have traveled the world and seen the ravages of tyranny. I have been evacuated while the US Military remained on post. For all the problems and divisions we may have in this country, there remains at a minimum the possibility of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Brave men and women make that possible. Sadly, some never made it home.<br />
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The UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and other Commonwealth nations also observe similar Remembrance Days, though at a different time of year. Heroism transcends national boundaries. <br />
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If you or your family served, or if someone dear to you paid the ultimate price to ensure freedom, may you find comfort on this day. David]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Today, we mourn, remember, and honor the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the armed forces. In my long career, I have traveled the world and seen the ravages of tyranny. I have been evacuated while the US Military remained on post. For all the problems and divisions we may have in this country, there remains at a minimum the possibility of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Brave men and women make that possible. Sadly, some never made it home.<br />
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The UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and other Commonwealth nations also observe similar Remembrance Days, though at a different time of year. Heroism transcends national boundaries. <br />
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If you or your family served, or if someone dear to you paid the ultimate price to ensure freedom, may you find comfort on this day. David]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Happy Mother's Day]]></title>
			<link>https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14770</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 18:23:18 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[When I was 13 years old, my parents divorced. A difficult life for the family was made more so. To help out, I asked the owner of the Texaco Gas Station near our house if I could work for him. He paid me a &#36;1 per hour to pump gas, clean windows, detail cars, and change tires. He told me years later that he hired me because I was an altar boy and the only kid in the neighborhood who could add and subtract in his head. Apparently, my predecessors had trouble getting the right amount of money into the cash register for various reasons. <img src="https://cb1100forum.net/forum/images/smilies/smile.png" alt="Smile" title="Smile" class="smilie smilie_1" /><br />
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I gave the money I made at the Texaco to my Mother to help out. It was not much, but it was all that I could do. My father was an Air Force Master Sergeant. We lived in a blue-collar neighborhood where the Dads were either in the military or worked at the General Motors plant. The Mothers ran everything, usually had more than three kids, and always had plenty of work. People sat on the front porch when the weather was nice and talked. Kids knew to come home when the street lights turned on. <br />
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My Mother knew I missed my father. She also knew I was fixated on a motorcycle for sale across the street. It was a 1973 Yamaha 100 MX dirt bike. Every day when I walked home from work, I would look at it.<br />
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One day, she handed me an envelope, and in it was every dollar I had given her. She told me in her lovely French accent to go across the street and buy that "motorcycle thing" and "to be careful riding it." <br />
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I remember looking at the envelope and her. I told her these five things:<br />
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I loved her with all my heart and soul<br />
I would always work hard and never honte à la famille (bring shame to the family)<br />
I would do whatever was necessary to help her and my brothers for the rest of my life, just like she helped me<br />
I would follow the teachings of the Holy Church and find a way to go to college so I could make more money<br />
I would find mentors who could teach me what I needed to know about riding and maintaining motorcycles<br />
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That last commitment is what led me to the CB1100 Forum. 49 years later, I have honored each commitment. <br />
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For all the Mothers who bore us and for those patient spouses who also tolerate our love of motorcycles, Happy Mother's Day.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[When I was 13 years old, my parents divorced. A difficult life for the family was made more so. To help out, I asked the owner of the Texaco Gas Station near our house if I could work for him. He paid me a &#36;1 per hour to pump gas, clean windows, detail cars, and change tires. He told me years later that he hired me because I was an altar boy and the only kid in the neighborhood who could add and subtract in his head. Apparently, my predecessors had trouble getting the right amount of money into the cash register for various reasons. <img src="https://cb1100forum.net/forum/images/smilies/smile.png" alt="Smile" title="Smile" class="smilie smilie_1" /><br />
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I gave the money I made at the Texaco to my Mother to help out. It was not much, but it was all that I could do. My father was an Air Force Master Sergeant. We lived in a blue-collar neighborhood where the Dads were either in the military or worked at the General Motors plant. The Mothers ran everything, usually had more than three kids, and always had plenty of work. People sat on the front porch when the weather was nice and talked. Kids knew to come home when the street lights turned on. <br />
<br />
My Mother knew I missed my father. She also knew I was fixated on a motorcycle for sale across the street. It was a 1973 Yamaha 100 MX dirt bike. Every day when I walked home from work, I would look at it.<br />
<br />
One day, she handed me an envelope, and in it was every dollar I had given her. She told me in her lovely French accent to go across the street and buy that "motorcycle thing" and "to be careful riding it." <br />
<br />
I remember looking at the envelope and her. I told her these five things:<br />
<br />
I loved her with all my heart and soul<br />
I would always work hard and never honte à la famille (bring shame to the family)<br />
I would do whatever was necessary to help her and my brothers for the rest of my life, just like she helped me<br />
I would follow the teachings of the Holy Church and find a way to go to college so I could make more money<br />
I would find mentors who could teach me what I needed to know about riding and maintaining motorcycles<br />
<br />
That last commitment is what led me to the CB1100 Forum. 49 years later, I have honored each commitment. <br />
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For all the Mothers who bore us and for those patient spouses who also tolerate our love of motorcycles, Happy Mother's Day.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[New Sub-forum]]></title>
			<link>https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14755</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 21:16:04 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://cb1100forum.net/forum/member.php?action=profile&uid=3">Cormanus</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[An Archive has been added to the <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">For Sale/Wanted to Buy — Members</span> forum. Once an item has been sold/found, the thread will be moved to the Archive so it is still available, but not cluttering the list of things members are actively trying to find/sell.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Happy Birthday CB1100 Community Forum]]></title>
			<link>https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14753</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 21:31:27 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">"I wanted to create a beautiful motorcycle with artisan-level handiwork that’s also approachable and easy to ride. Based on my sketch, this ‘bike that defies logic and just demands to be ridden’ became a reality.”</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Mitsuyoshi Kohama, Chief Designer of the Honda CB1100</span><br />
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A year ago today, we set up the CB1100 Community Forum and ported the technical threads and posts from its predecessor, the CB1100 Forum. <br />
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At the time, we wanted to build on the incredible foundation of cb1100forum.com. Guth, The Ferrett, Cormanus, and others recognized how special the CB1100 is and the unique people who ride them. Their timing was perfect, and the results speak for themselves: 6,900+ users with over 300,000 posts. <br />
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12 years later, I joined the party. Things were very different. Depending on who you ask, Euro 5, an aging motorcycle demographic, the market’s shift toward lighter, adventure-touring motorcycles, and more led Honda to end production of the CB1100. I knew then and know now that the CB1100 (all flavors and years) will become more important with each passing year. Mitsuyoshi Kohama’s vision for a modern interpretation of an air-cooled inline-four that shared but was not limited by the heritage of its predecessors was perfect. Hirofumi Fukunaga, Shunji Yokokawa, and Mitsunobu Imada provided the drive and the details that ultimately led to the wonderful motorcycle I am about to ride this afternoon.<br />
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The missing piece was an active, supported Forum that would enable enthusiasts to preserve and protect the CB1100. Over the past year, 150 people registered on our Forum, 316 Threads have been created, and 3,439 Posts have been shared. The focus may have shifted toward maintenance, preservation, and riding, but the constants are Members' courtesy, sincerity, and decency, as they genuinely care for one another and for motorcycling in general. We are a Community, and, like the motorcycle we love, we are worthy of the energy and effort we spend to remain connected. <br />
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Congratulations on a great first year. Rest assured that the investment you have made in this Community will continue to pay dividends for years to come. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of something special. David<br /><!-- start: postbit_attachments_attachment -->
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">"I wanted to create a beautiful motorcycle with artisan-level handiwork that’s also approachable and easy to ride. Based on my sketch, this ‘bike that defies logic and just demands to be ridden’ became a reality.”</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Mitsuyoshi Kohama, Chief Designer of the Honda CB1100</span><br />
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A year ago today, we set up the CB1100 Community Forum and ported the technical threads and posts from its predecessor, the CB1100 Forum. <br />
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At the time, we wanted to build on the incredible foundation of cb1100forum.com. Guth, The Ferrett, Cormanus, and others recognized how special the CB1100 is and the unique people who ride them. Their timing was perfect, and the results speak for themselves: 6,900+ users with over 300,000 posts. <br />
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12 years later, I joined the party. Things were very different. Depending on who you ask, Euro 5, an aging motorcycle demographic, the market’s shift toward lighter, adventure-touring motorcycles, and more led Honda to end production of the CB1100. I knew then and know now that the CB1100 (all flavors and years) will become more important with each passing year. Mitsuyoshi Kohama’s vision for a modern interpretation of an air-cooled inline-four that shared but was not limited by the heritage of its predecessors was perfect. Hirofumi Fukunaga, Shunji Yokokawa, and Mitsunobu Imada provided the drive and the details that ultimately led to the wonderful motorcycle I am about to ride this afternoon.<br />
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The missing piece was an active, supported Forum that would enable enthusiasts to preserve and protect the CB1100. Over the past year, 150 people registered on our Forum, 316 Threads have been created, and 3,439 Posts have been shared. The focus may have shifted toward maintenance, preservation, and riding, but the constants are Members' courtesy, sincerity, and decency, as they genuinely care for one another and for motorcycling in general. We are a Community, and, like the motorcycle we love, we are worthy of the energy and effort we spend to remain connected. <br />
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Congratulations on a great first year. Rest assured that the investment you have made in this Community will continue to pay dividends for years to come. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of something special. David<br /><!-- start: postbit_attachments_attachment -->
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			<title><![CDATA[Proud to Support the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride]]></title>
			<link>https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14734</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 22:14:47 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[The CB1100 Community Forum is a proud supporter of The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride. One of our favorite sons, Gone in 60, will be riding proudly and dapperly on May 17th. See below:<br />
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"On Sunday the 17th of May 2026, I'm riding in The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride with fellow men and women across the globe to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer and men's mental health on behalf of <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"><a href="https://us.movember.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">Movember</a></span>. Men die on average 6 years earlier than women and for largely preventable reasons. The number of men that are suffering is growing, and we need to do something about that. So, before I press my tweed and polish my boots, I'm asking you to join me in raising funds and awareness for these causes by donating what you can for this meaningful cause and to help the men we love, live happier and healthier lives."<br />
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We live in challenging, difficult times. But if you have the means and are so inclined to provide additional financial support for a worthy cause, please see link below:<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"><br />
<a href="https://gentlemansride.com/fundraiser/gonein60" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">Taking Care of Our Own: Support  The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride</a></span><br />
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Have a great weekend. David]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[The CB1100 Community Forum is a proud supporter of The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride. One of our favorite sons, Gone in 60, will be riding proudly and dapperly on May 17th. See below:<br />
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"On Sunday the 17th of May 2026, I'm riding in The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride with fellow men and women across the globe to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer and men's mental health on behalf of <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"><a href="https://us.movember.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">Movember</a></span>. Men die on average 6 years earlier than women and for largely preventable reasons. The number of men that are suffering is growing, and we need to do something about that. So, before I press my tweed and polish my boots, I'm asking you to join me in raising funds and awareness for these causes by donating what you can for this meaningful cause and to help the men we love, live happier and healthier lives."<br />
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We live in challenging, difficult times. But if you have the means and are so inclined to provide additional financial support for a worthy cause, please see link below:<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"><br />
<a href="https://gentlemansride.com/fundraiser/gonein60" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">Taking Care of Our Own: Support  The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride</a></span><br />
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<img src="https://i.imgur.com/eGFs8C2.png" loading="lazy"  alt="[Image: eGFs8C2.png]" class="mycode_img" /><br />
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Have a great weekend. David]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Viewing Pictures: UK Users]]></title>
			<link>https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14683</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 23:16:38 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://cb1100forum.net/forum/member.php?action=profile&uid=3">Cormanus</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[Recently joined member, Nick Tatlow from the UK, reported receipt of a message telling him he couldn't view certain images from his location.<br />
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<blockquote class="mycode_quote"><cite><span> (02-10-2026, 07:56 AM)</span>Nick Tatlow Wrote:  <a href="https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?pid=272977#pid272977" class="quick_jump"></a></cite>I've noted that where some (but not all) images should appear I have a "Content not viewable in your region" banner. I'm in UK. Anyone know what that's about?</blockquote><br />
I've done a little research. Apparently Imgur has geoblocked the UK in response to the UK's <span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">Online Safety Act</span> coming into full force. See <a href="https://grahamseo.co.uk/news/imgur-blocked-uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url"><span style="text-decoration: underline;" class="mycode_u">this article</span></a>, but search with your favourite engine and there'll be plenty more information.<br />
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The take out is that Nick, and other UK-based users of this site, may have problems viewing those pictures on the forum that are posted by means of a link to Imgur. If that doesn't make sense, see <a href="https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=12193" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url"><span style="text-decoration: underline;" class="mycode_u">max's work on using Imgur</span></a>. And please note that this is a preferred way of posting photos as quality images use storage space and it saves the forum owner have continually fork out more of his hard earned to pay for it,<br />
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The problem cannot be rectified by the forum; it's a problem created by Imgur's response to the law in the United Kingdom.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Recently joined member, Nick Tatlow from the UK, reported receipt of a message telling him he couldn't view certain images from his location.<br />
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<blockquote class="mycode_quote"><cite><span> (02-10-2026, 07:56 AM)</span>Nick Tatlow Wrote:  <a href="https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?pid=272977#pid272977" class="quick_jump"></a></cite>I've noted that where some (but not all) images should appear I have a "Content not viewable in your region" banner. I'm in UK. Anyone know what that's about?</blockquote><br />
I've done a little research. Apparently Imgur has geoblocked the UK in response to the UK's <span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">Online Safety Act</span> coming into full force. See <a href="https://grahamseo.co.uk/news/imgur-blocked-uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url"><span style="text-decoration: underline;" class="mycode_u">this article</span></a>, but search with your favourite engine and there'll be plenty more information.<br />
<br />
The take out is that Nick, and other UK-based users of this site, may have problems viewing those pictures on the forum that are posted by means of a link to Imgur. If that doesn't make sense, see <a href="https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=12193" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url"><span style="text-decoration: underline;" class="mycode_u">max's work on using Imgur</span></a>. And please note that this is a preferred way of posting photos as quality images use storage space and it saves the forum owner have continually fork out more of his hard earned to pay for it,<br />
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The problem cannot be rectified by the forum; it's a problem created by Imgur's response to the law in the United Kingdom.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Possibly Related Threads Panel]]></title>
			<link>https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14670</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 01:21:50 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://cb1100forum.net/forum/member.php?action=profile&uid=3">Cormanus</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[At the bottom of each thread there is a 'Possibly Related Threads' Panel. I'm interested to know how many people find it helpful, how many do not, and how many couldn't care. Would you please complete the poll?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[At the bottom of each thread there is a 'Possibly Related Threads' Panel. I'm interested to know how many people find it helpful, how many do not, and how many couldn't care. Would you please complete the poll?]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Hosting Upgrade]]></title>
			<link>https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14648</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 23:33:00 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://cb1100forum.net/forum/member.php?action=profile&uid=4">rdprdp01</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[Good afternoon,<br />
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When we first created the Forum, we opted to use a shared hosting environment. That approach allowed us to spool up the Forum and also fund the custom development required for the plugins and other Forum Features we use each time we login.<br />
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It is clear to me that our Community will remain active in 2026, just like in 2025. I have opted to spend more on hosting to improve performance and security. We have also engaged Mostafa to upgrade our operating environment and optimize the code for the plugins. Finally, the size of the attachment upload will be increased from 2 MB to 4 MB, which I hope will enable more spontaneous picture uploads while you are out and about on your CB1100.<br />
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I am working with the migration team this weekend to complete the hosting upgrade. It is my hope it will be a non-event for Forum Members, but we may have to schedule a few hours of downtime. I will let you know as soon as the details are sorted out.<br />
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Thank you for continuing to share your experiences with your motorcycle and the good will you weave into each Thread and Post. if only the balance of the world could get along as well as the Forum Members of cb1100forum.net!<br />
<br />
More to follow.<br />
<br />
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Good afternoon,<br />
<br />
When we first created the Forum, we opted to use a shared hosting environment. That approach allowed us to spool up the Forum and also fund the custom development required for the plugins and other Forum Features we use each time we login.<br />
<br />
It is clear to me that our Community will remain active in 2026, just like in 2025. I have opted to spend more on hosting to improve performance and security. We have also engaged Mostafa to upgrade our operating environment and optimize the code for the plugins. Finally, the size of the attachment upload will be increased from 2 MB to 4 MB, which I hope will enable more spontaneous picture uploads while you are out and about on your CB1100.<br />
<br />
I am working with the migration team this weekend to complete the hosting upgrade. It is my hope it will be a non-event for Forum Members, but we may have to schedule a few hours of downtime. I will let you know as soon as the details are sorted out.<br />
<br />
Thank you for continuing to share your experiences with your motorcycle and the good will you weave into each Thread and Post. if only the balance of the world could get along as well as the Forum Members of cb1100forum.net!<br />
<br />
More to follow.<br />
<br />
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			<title><![CDATA[Welcome New Members]]></title>
			<link>https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14446</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 15:09:02 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://cb1100forum.net/forum/member.php?action=profile&uid=4">rdprdp01</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[Since 1 July, 8 new members have joined the Forum. Welcome!<br />
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We hope you will stop by daily. If you are so inclined, please post a picture of your motorcycle and share with us any accessories, modifications, or changes you have made. We love our CB1100s, and we are always looking for ways to make a great motorcycle even better. See this link for the best way to upload a large, detailed picture:<br />
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<a href="https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=12193&amp;highlight=Uploading+pictures" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread...g+pictures</a><br />
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Many Members post their pictures with details in our New Member Section:<br />
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<a href="https://cb1100forum.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?fid=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">https://cb1100forum.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?fid=3</a><br />
<br />
If you care to share your story about how you and your CB1100 came to be, we have a section for the Forum set aside for that too:<br />
<br />
<a href="https://cb1100forum.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?fid=24" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">https://cb1100forum.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?fid=24</a><br />
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That section has a lot of dust. It appears we have few romantics on this site, but you are welcome to share anything you want.  <img src="https://cb1100forum.net/forum/images/smilies/smile.png" alt="Smile" title="Smile" class="smilie smilie_1" /> <br />
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Welcome to the CB1100 Community. We are glad you are here. David]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Since 1 July, 8 new members have joined the Forum. Welcome!<br />
<br />
We hope you will stop by daily. If you are so inclined, please post a picture of your motorcycle and share with us any accessories, modifications, or changes you have made. We love our CB1100s, and we are always looking for ways to make a great motorcycle even better. See this link for the best way to upload a large, detailed picture:<br />
<br />
<a href="https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=12193&amp;highlight=Uploading+pictures" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread...g+pictures</a><br />
<br />
Many Members post their pictures with details in our New Member Section:<br />
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<a href="https://cb1100forum.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?fid=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">https://cb1100forum.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?fid=3</a><br />
<br />
If you care to share your story about how you and your CB1100 came to be, we have a section for the Forum set aside for that too:<br />
<br />
<a href="https://cb1100forum.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?fid=24" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">https://cb1100forum.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?fid=24</a><br />
<br />
That section has a lot of dust. It appears we have few romantics on this site, but you are welcome to share anything you want.  <img src="https://cb1100forum.net/forum/images/smilies/smile.png" alt="Smile" title="Smile" class="smilie smilie_1" /> <br />
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Welcome to the CB1100 Community. We are glad you are here. David]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Happy Fourth of July (United States Independence Day)]]></title>
			<link>https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14437</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 17:38:52 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://cb1100forum.net/forum/member.php?action=profile&uid=4">rdprdp01</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"><span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."</span></span><br />
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Preamble to the United State's Declaration of Independence<br />
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May the spirit of independence accompany you always no matter where you ride.<br />
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"><span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."</span></span><br />
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Preamble to the United State's Declaration of Independence<br />
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May the spirit of independence accompany you always no matter where you ride.<br />
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			<title><![CDATA[Happy Father's Day]]></title>
			<link>https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14418</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2025 01:25:09 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://cb1100forum.net/forum/member.php?action=profile&uid=4">rdprdp01</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i"><span style="font-family: Verdana;" class="mycode_font">For all the Fathers who ride with us every place we go. Enjoy the day with those you love. </span> </span><br /><!-- start: postbit_attachments_attachment -->
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i"><span style="font-family: Verdana;" class="mycode_font">For all the Fathers who ride with us every place we go. Enjoy the day with those you love. </span> </span><br /><!-- start: postbit_attachments_attachment -->
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