Hope it works out well for you!
Good deal on 14 Cb1100??
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Hope it works out well for you!
LucienLeFranc
Running like a top
The test ride doesn't scare me so much, as long as the bike isn't being "track-day" tested, it's that long ride home that's got me nervous, so glad that's off the table.
This is probably more than anyone wants to read (I didn't read all of it), but it does have some interesting info:
If you believe the source, some interesting points:
It's good to look for visible cracks, but apparently it's microscopic cracks at the molecular level below the surface that cause the tread to separate from the cord.
Also interesting: ozone from things like arc welders and old electric motors (like you might find in a shop) accelerate the oxidation, along with exposure to vapors from chemicals (often used in shops), and then there's UV if it's near a window.
Apparently cold weather and the right humidity can be a tire's friend as it slows the molecular and evaporative processes: cold-weather days see less tire failures than hot days. The Southwestern US is particularly bad for tire failures.
Estimated 3000 tire-failure-related accidents a year....
Hope the rest of the bike is in great shape--if so, you've found a really good deal, even if the tires are beyond sketchy.
This is probably more than anyone wants to read (I didn't read all of it), but it does have some interesting info:
If you believe the source, some interesting points:
It's good to look for visible cracks, but apparently it's microscopic cracks at the molecular level below the surface that cause the tread to separate from the cord.
Also interesting: ozone from things like arc welders and old electric motors (like you might find in a shop) accelerate the oxidation, along with exposure to vapors from chemicals (often used in shops), and then there's UV if it's near a window.
Apparently cold weather and the right humidity can be a tire's friend as it slows the molecular and evaporative processes: cold-weather days see less tire failures than hot days. The Southwestern US is particularly bad for tire failures.
Estimated 3000 tire-failure-related accidents a year....
Hope the rest of the bike is in great shape--if so, you've found a really good deal, even if the tires are beyond sketchy.
Pete in PA
Running like a top
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Done deal! tires are from 2023, same BT54'S. RIDING it home!air-cooled fan
First service completed
Congratulations on the new addition as I am sure you will have fun on the ride home.
MagnaRider
Been there
Great work! Enjoy the ride!
I did the same thing when I bought my CB1100 almost 3 years ago, it was an almost 300-mile ride home from the dealership that I bought it from.
By the time I got home I felt very comfortable on that bike
I did the same thing when I bought my CB1100 almost 3 years ago, it was an almost 300-mile ride home from the dealership that I bought it from.
By the time I got home I felt very comfortable on that bike
Lord Popgun
Road warrior
Congrats Pete!! I know you will love it!
Nachodaddy
Road warrior
You will love it.
2023! Well that makes things easier! Congrats on your new CB1100 Standard.
peterbaron
Road warrior
Pete, congrats, I’m sure you’ll love it
Later on, we’ll discuss more about your bike, MiLord, aka Lord Popgun, has long “must have” list…
Later on, we’ll discuss more about your bike, MiLord, aka Lord Popgun, has long “must have” list…
Lord Popgun
Road warrior
PB, we gotta cut him some slack right now. He just got it! 
PB, we gotta cut him some slack right now. He just got it!
My short lived T-shirt business that I thought was going to allow me to retire young
Oh...and just in case:
rdprdp01
Administrator
Fantastic news, Pete! It will change your life. David
peterbaron
Road warrior
Right on 
Pete in PA
Running like a top
Thread starter
It makes SO much power at SO low an RPM! Love it!
Were on a lunch break. Weather is great 78 F, sunny.
Were on a lunch break. Weather is great 78 F, sunny.
LucienLeFranc
Running like a top
Score!
Major congrats. Happy to hear it's living up to expectations!
Major congrats. Happy to hear it's living up to expectations!
suhawk305
Road warrior
Congratulations Pete, the ‘14 CB1100 standard is a great bike. Enjoy
LucienLeFranc
Running like a top
Looking forward to your Nighthawk/1100 comparison review!
Congratulations, Pete in PA. I'm really pleased that worked out for you.
the Ferret
Road warrior
Congrats Pete
Pete in PA
Running like a top
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So...My legs are fine, was worried about that. But that seat...Ouch!
1 hour from home, dinner break.
1 hour from home, dinner break.
