Uncle Sixer
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Howdy, everyone. I have been lurking around the forums a few weeks searching the collective wisdom about the CB1100s...
I bought mine about 3 weeks ago, a black '14 with less than 8k miles... people have been asking me if it was brand new! I have been away from riding for a little over a decade and decided it was time to get back at it... after some searching, I kept coming back to this CB at the local dealership... it is mostly perfect, big air-cooled engine, slightly sporty, not too-much computer-controlled junk, classic looking.
It had a small windshield I didn't really care for, so that came off quick (where should I post it for sale? I see bikes for sale, but not accessories).
I am planning on a couple of mods to make it "mine"... I know there are a few things to get several more horsepower and maybe lose a little weight (what is the latest on lightweight batteries?).... and I have some issues with the rear fender and giant taillight.
I am 165 on the bathroom scale, probably 175 sitting on the bike, and I find the rear suspension harsh at times even with min preload. I added preload to the front and at least now it feels balanced front-to-back. RR: softest preload, 38psi, FR: 1.5 turns back from hardest preload, 34psi
The bikes I owned years back were both shaft drive, so I will be asking about practical chain maintenance shortly.
Other than all that, I am almost 50, married with 2 kids; we live in Pennsylvania.
I bought mine about 3 weeks ago, a black '14 with less than 8k miles... people have been asking me if it was brand new! I have been away from riding for a little over a decade and decided it was time to get back at it... after some searching, I kept coming back to this CB at the local dealership... it is mostly perfect, big air-cooled engine, slightly sporty, not too-much computer-controlled junk, classic looking.
It had a small windshield I didn't really care for, so that came off quick (where should I post it for sale? I see bikes for sale, but not accessories).
I am planning on a couple of mods to make it "mine"... I know there are a few things to get several more horsepower and maybe lose a little weight (what is the latest on lightweight batteries?).... and I have some issues with the rear fender and giant taillight.
I am 165 on the bathroom scale, probably 175 sitting on the bike, and I find the rear suspension harsh at times even with min preload. I added preload to the front and at least now it feels balanced front-to-back. RR: softest preload, 38psi, FR: 1.5 turns back from hardest preload, 34psi
The bikes I owned years back were both shaft drive, so I will be asking about practical chain maintenance shortly.
Other than all that, I am almost 50, married with 2 kids; we live in Pennsylvania.
