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]]> https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14789 Sat, 30 May 2026 17:02:25 +0000 HondaLou]]> https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14789 I bought a 2014 CB1100 DLX a few months ago and quickly realized the original owner replaced the original handlebars with lowered replacements,  They dd not install the weights and they are too low and vibrate too much for my liking.  
Do any of you have an original set for sale for a 2013-14 CB1100 ?  

Thank You !!!

  Handlebar UK.jpeg (Size: 3.11 MB / Downloads: 12) ]]> I bought a 2014 CB1100 DLX a few months ago and quickly realized the original owner replaced the original handlebars with lowered replacements,  They dd not install the weights and they are too low and vibrate too much for my liking.  
Do any of you have an original set for sale for a 2013-14 CB1100 ?  

Thank You !!!

  Handlebar UK.jpeg (Size: 3.11 MB / Downloads: 12) ]]> https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14788 Fri, 29 May 2026 18:02:11 +0000 pannierbagger]]> https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14788
I’m thinking about replacing the whole pan, as a used one in good shape is around 50 dollars shipped. I can’t find a good step-by-step guide though. 

I know the gist of it would be: remove plug with downward pressure, drain oil, remove exhaust, remove bolts, wack with 2x4 or similar around seal, remove pan, clean mating surface on bike and new pan, apply sealant, apply bolts to torque spec and make sure new plug is torqued to 22 ft-lbs, add 4.1 quarts oil

Is there anything I’m missing/need to add/change? Should I ask a shop to install a helicoil instead of changing the pan? Thank you]]>
I’m thinking about replacing the whole pan, as a used one in good shape is around 50 dollars shipped. I can’t find a good step-by-step guide though. 

I know the gist of it would be: remove plug with downward pressure, drain oil, remove exhaust, remove bolts, wack with 2x4 or similar around seal, remove pan, clean mating surface on bike and new pan, apply sealant, apply bolts to torque spec and make sure new plug is torqued to 22 ft-lbs, add 4.1 quarts oil

Is there anything I’m missing/need to add/change? Should I ask a shop to install a helicoil instead of changing the pan? Thank you]]> https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14787 Mon, 25 May 2026 21:48:31 +0000 rdprdp01]]> https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14787
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.

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]]>
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.

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]]> https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14786 Mon, 25 May 2026 05:27:13 +0000 rdprdp01]]> https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14786 Galfer, hoping they had already created a CB1100EX upgrade "kit" to replace the OEM rubber clutch and brake lines. Rubber lines degrade from UV exposure, heat cycling, and age — they swell microscopically under pressure and eventually crack. Braided stainless lines resist all of that, so performance stays consistent for years longer, possibly forever, if properly manufactured. Although Galfer recognizes that the CB1100 had a limited production run, they admire the motorcycle. They agreed to create a kit for zealots like me. Here is how it worked:

Step 1: We sent Galfer a brand-new set of OEM clutch and brake lines for my CB1100EX.

Step 2: They created a set of steel-braided lines after examining the OEM lines.

Step 3: They shipped a set of orange prototype lines.

Step 4: Sam (Parts Guy), Mike (Service Mechanic), and I partially disassembled my motorcycle and simulated a line installation, using zip ties to connect the prototype lines to the actual lines.

Step 5: Once "installed," we took pictures and returned them to Galfer, along with instructions on what needed to be adjusted to ensure everything works properly. Two of their prototype lines were too long.

Step 6: We removed the prototype lines and returned them to Galfer. We reassembled my motorcycle.

Step 7: Galfer will ship the production set of lines in 30 days, following our instructions and using the color and connectors I selected. They will also add the custom "set" to their part's catalog and make it available to their distributors.

Other than longevity, what I expect to gain from this exercise:

• A more direct, linear response when I squeeze the brake or clutch lever
  
• Better heat management of brake fluid, which reduces the risk of vapor lock and brake fade during aggressive or prolonged braking
  
• A more consistent riding experience (rubber behaves differently when it is very cold or very hot outside)
  

I took some pictures while we were "installing" the prototype lines, along with a couple of shots of the mechanic's area, where the wrenching, cursing, and magic all happen. I hope you enjoy them. I will publish Part 2 once the lines are installed.

Mechanic’s Area



Prototype Cables





Staging Motorcycle



Painful Tank Removal







“Installing" Prototype Cables









]]> Galfer, hoping they had already created a CB1100EX upgrade "kit" to replace the OEM rubber clutch and brake lines. Rubber lines degrade from UV exposure, heat cycling, and age — they swell microscopically under pressure and eventually crack. Braided stainless lines resist all of that, so performance stays consistent for years longer, possibly forever, if properly manufactured. Although Galfer recognizes that the CB1100 had a limited production run, they admire the motorcycle. They agreed to create a kit for zealots like me. Here is how it worked:

Step 1: We sent Galfer a brand-new set of OEM clutch and brake lines for my CB1100EX.

Step 2: They created a set of steel-braided lines after examining the OEM lines.

Step 3: They shipped a set of orange prototype lines.

Step 4: Sam (Parts Guy), Mike (Service Mechanic), and I partially disassembled my motorcycle and simulated a line installation, using zip ties to connect the prototype lines to the actual lines.

Step 5: Once "installed," we took pictures and returned them to Galfer, along with instructions on what needed to be adjusted to ensure everything works properly. Two of their prototype lines were too long.

Step 6: We removed the prototype lines and returned them to Galfer. We reassembled my motorcycle.

Step 7: Galfer will ship the production set of lines in 30 days, following our instructions and using the color and connectors I selected. They will also add the custom "set" to their part's catalog and make it available to their distributors.

Other than longevity, what I expect to gain from this exercise:

• A more direct, linear response when I squeeze the brake or clutch lever
  
• Better heat management of brake fluid, which reduces the risk of vapor lock and brake fade during aggressive or prolonged braking
  
• A more consistent riding experience (rubber behaves differently when it is very cold or very hot outside)
  

I took some pictures while we were "installing" the prototype lines, along with a couple of shots of the mechanic's area, where the wrenching, cursing, and magic all happen. I hope you enjoy them. I will publish Part 2 once the lines are installed.

Mechanic’s Area



Prototype Cables





Staging Motorcycle



Painful Tank Removal







“Installing" Prototype Cables









]]> https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14785 Mon, 25 May 2026 05:10:34 +0000 rdprdp01]]> https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14785
The core of the bike — that air-cooled inline four — is arguably one of the most durable engine architectures ever used in a motorcycle. Air-cooled engines have fewer failure points than liquid-cooled ones: no water pump to fail, no radiator to corrode, no coolant hoses to deteriorate, and no head gasket sealing coolant passages. The CB1100EX engine is under-stressed by modern standards, producing modest power from a large displacement. That's exactly the recipe for extreme longevity. Honda's metallurgy in the cylinder bores, cranks, and transmission gears is excellent, and there's nothing in that engine that can't be rebuilt or re-machined.

The steel double-cradle frame is simple, robust, and repairable. Unlike aluminum frames that are difficult to weld without specialized equipment, a steel frame can be straightened, repaired, or reinforced by any competent fabricator indefinitely.

The wire-spoke wheels on the EX are another longevity advantage — individual spokes can be replaced, rims can be re-laced, and hubs can be refurbished. All good there.

Despite having earned the highest reliability rating possible, electrical components such as the fuel injection system, ECU, sensors, wiring harness connectors, ABS module, instrument cluster, etc., pose a long-term vulnerability for my CB1100EX. When those parts fail, they simply must be replaced. Although Honda sold the CB1100 in the United States for only three years, it had a much longer run in Australia, Europe, and Japan. Parts remain available. Capacitors on circuit boards degrade whether the bike runs or not. Storing critical spares in a humidity-controlled environment is a reasonable precaution. These parts had finite production runs and do not share many components with Honda's current motorcycle line. And with the help of my friends at Webike, I have started building a spare inventory for those parts I cannot source from my local motorcycle shop. It is manageable.

Rubber and plastic components — seals, gaskets, bushings, intake boots, body panels — all have finite lifespans and must be preserved or replaced with hardened alternatives. That said, new manufacturing capabilities catering to motorcycle preservationists are making replacement options increasingly available.

By choosing air cooling, a simple steel frame, wire wheels, and a conventional layout, Kohama made a bike that's inherently more rebuildable and sustainable than most modern motorcycles. I want my motorcycle to be ridden for 100 years. With some planning and help from the great people I have engaged and this Forum, I believe that goal is possible. Many original Honda CB750s are still running today. And with all due respect to arguably the most important motorcycle ever built, the CB1100 is better engineered and is made with far better materials. Until you tell me to stop, I plan to share how I go about extending the life of my motorcycle. I am not advocating that you do the same, but I do hope you will assist me even if you find it foolish. Thanks in advance for the assist.

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The core of the bike — that air-cooled inline four — is arguably one of the most durable engine architectures ever used in a motorcycle. Air-cooled engines have fewer failure points than liquid-cooled ones: no water pump to fail, no radiator to corrode, no coolant hoses to deteriorate, and no head gasket sealing coolant passages. The CB1100EX engine is under-stressed by modern standards, producing modest power from a large displacement. That's exactly the recipe for extreme longevity. Honda's metallurgy in the cylinder bores, cranks, and transmission gears is excellent, and there's nothing in that engine that can't be rebuilt or re-machined.

The steel double-cradle frame is simple, robust, and repairable. Unlike aluminum frames that are difficult to weld without specialized equipment, a steel frame can be straightened, repaired, or reinforced by any competent fabricator indefinitely.

The wire-spoke wheels on the EX are another longevity advantage — individual spokes can be replaced, rims can be re-laced, and hubs can be refurbished. All good there.

Despite having earned the highest reliability rating possible, electrical components such as the fuel injection system, ECU, sensors, wiring harness connectors, ABS module, instrument cluster, etc., pose a long-term vulnerability for my CB1100EX. When those parts fail, they simply must be replaced. Although Honda sold the CB1100 in the United States for only three years, it had a much longer run in Australia, Europe, and Japan. Parts remain available. Capacitors on circuit boards degrade whether the bike runs or not. Storing critical spares in a humidity-controlled environment is a reasonable precaution. These parts had finite production runs and do not share many components with Honda's current motorcycle line. And with the help of my friends at Webike, I have started building a spare inventory for those parts I cannot source from my local motorcycle shop. It is manageable.

Rubber and plastic components — seals, gaskets, bushings, intake boots, body panels — all have finite lifespans and must be preserved or replaced with hardened alternatives. That said, new manufacturing capabilities catering to motorcycle preservationists are making replacement options increasingly available.

By choosing air cooling, a simple steel frame, wire wheels, and a conventional layout, Kohama made a bike that's inherently more rebuildable and sustainable than most modern motorcycles. I want my motorcycle to be ridden for 100 years. With some planning and help from the great people I have engaged and this Forum, I believe that goal is possible. Many original Honda CB750s are still running today. And with all due respect to arguably the most important motorcycle ever built, the CB1100 is better engineered and is made with far better materials. Until you tell me to stop, I plan to share how I go about extending the life of my motorcycle. I am not advocating that you do the same, but I do hope you will assist me even if you find it foolish. Thanks in advance for the assist.

]]> https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14784 Sun, 24 May 2026 16:05:29 +0000 JRD]]> https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14784
I have a 2017. It is equipped with an OEM rear luggage rack. I love that rack and want to keep it. I am also shopping for detachable side cases and the C Bow system look good (and is kinda’ the only game in town).
https://www.motomachines.com/hepco-becke...mold-mount
https://www.ebay.com/itm/166036920040?_s...R_a9-YfJZw

Anyone know if the Hepco & Becker C Bow luggage mounts are compatible with the OEM Rear Rack?

Or, as a consolation, can someone who has the C Bows on their 2017 send me various angles of how they are mounted? The photos available via a google search are limited and I can't tell how things are mounted and spaced.

Thanks!
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I have a 2017. It is equipped with an OEM rear luggage rack. I love that rack and want to keep it. I am also shopping for detachable side cases and the C Bow system look good (and is kinda’ the only game in town).
https://www.motomachines.com/hepco-becke...mold-mount
https://www.ebay.com/itm/166036920040?_s...R_a9-YfJZw

Anyone know if the Hepco & Becker C Bow luggage mounts are compatible with the OEM Rear Rack?

Or, as a consolation, can someone who has the C Bows on their 2017 send me various angles of how they are mounted? The photos available via a google search are limited and I can't tell how things are mounted and spaced.

Thanks!
  IMG_7359.jpeg (Size: 2.03 MB / Downloads: 65) ]]> https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14783 Fri, 22 May 2026 19:19:37 +0000 Mtneers]]> https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14783
17,814 miles
*Excellent Condition
*Title in hand.
*Paint is 9 out of 10 - (52 year old bike)
*No rips or tears in seat.
*All lights, horn, speedometer and tachometer and starter function.
*Points replaced by electronic ignition
*Forks rebuilt - new seals, oil and fork gaiters
*Carbs rebuilt - new rubber, kept original brass
*New front brake caliper, master cylinder and brake perch. Also hard line that goes into caliper
*New chrome tank trim (bottom of tank)
*Various oil seals replaced
*Oil change - Rotella T4
*Cam chain tension
*Valve clearances to OEM spec
*Tank cleaned by electrolysis
*New battery 10/23 - maintained on trickle charger
*New headlight lens and H4 bulb kit (halogen)
purchased from Common Motors
*NOS Rear crash bars (1)
*Sissy bar and pad (1)
*Front crash bar - purchased used from eBay
and rechromed by Dan’s Polishing Shop, TN
*New OEM front and right side mirrors
*New side cover screws
*Original owner’s manual
*Original dealer sales brochure
*No holes or rust on exhaust headers or pipes

(1) Purchased from a Honda dealer’s stock.
Had never been installed.

Why Selling? - have 2 other bikes

PRICE: $3,795
Located in Scott Depot, WV 

Check CycleTrader for detail pics.
https://www.cycletrader.com/listing/1974...5040691185]]>
17,814 miles
*Excellent Condition
*Title in hand.
*Paint is 9 out of 10 - (52 year old bike)
*No rips or tears in seat.
*All lights, horn, speedometer and tachometer and starter function.
*Points replaced by electronic ignition
*Forks rebuilt - new seals, oil and fork gaiters
*Carbs rebuilt - new rubber, kept original brass
*New front brake caliper, master cylinder and brake perch. Also hard line that goes into caliper
*New chrome tank trim (bottom of tank)
*Various oil seals replaced
*Oil change - Rotella T4
*Cam chain tension
*Valve clearances to OEM spec
*Tank cleaned by electrolysis
*New battery 10/23 - maintained on trickle charger
*New headlight lens and H4 bulb kit (halogen)
purchased from Common Motors
*NOS Rear crash bars (1)
*Sissy bar and pad (1)
*Front crash bar - purchased used from eBay
and rechromed by Dan’s Polishing Shop, TN
*New OEM front and right side mirrors
*New side cover screws
*Original owner’s manual
*Original dealer sales brochure
*No holes or rust on exhaust headers or pipes

(1) Purchased from a Honda dealer’s stock.
Had never been installed.

Why Selling? - have 2 other bikes

PRICE: $3,795
Located in Scott Depot, WV 

Check CycleTrader for detail pics.
https://www.cycletrader.com/listing/1974...5040691185]]> https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14782 Fri, 22 May 2026 01:22:33 +0000 rdprdp01]]> https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14782
Calaveras Road is popular with cyclists and motorcyclists. These two tribes have learned from the past and show mutual respect and consideration for one another. When I ride Calaveras on a road bike or motorcycle, I find myself completely in the moment. As the road winds, it often narrows to a single lane. Most of the road has no shoulder, and even fewer fences. It winds, twists, climbs, and descends as it always has. During the week, cars occasionally use the road when Interstate 680 becomes congested. But during the weekend, the road belongs to those on two wheels. See a few pictures I recently captured and a highlight video my new camera created using its AI Director. If you find yourself in the East Bay on a motorcycle, Calaveras Road is 12 miles worth traversing. Have a great Memorial Day Weekend. David















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Calaveras Road is popular with cyclists and motorcyclists. These two tribes have learned from the past and show mutual respect and consideration for one another. When I ride Calaveras on a road bike or motorcycle, I find myself completely in the moment. As the road winds, it often narrows to a single lane. Most of the road has no shoulder, and even fewer fences. It winds, twists, climbs, and descends as it always has. During the week, cars occasionally use the road when Interstate 680 becomes congested. But during the weekend, the road belongs to those on two wheels. See a few pictures I recently captured and a highlight video my new camera created using its AI Director. If you find yourself in the East Bay on a motorcycle, Calaveras Road is 12 miles worth traversing. Have a great Memorial Day Weekend. David















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]]> https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14781 Fri, 22 May 2026 00:22:59 +0000 Lunchbag]]> https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14781 https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2014-honda-cb1100-12/]]> https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2014-honda-cb1100-12/]]>