Rbike Mods

[rbike_imp]

I was going to post all of my mods (come to learn they are called Farkles - and I though this was a significant perma-grey group) when I finished, but the electric plug and 19/35 gearing won't be visible and I have posted bits and pieces already in multiple threads, so I will consolidate it here.

Started in order with Battery Charger(not shown), then: Honda engine guards, Strada throttle grips, Omni Cruise, Mr T Honda Rear Rack, Puig Wind Screen.

Engine guards & W/S here


Strada Grips


Rear Rack


Omni Cruise (w/s too)


Sort of everything


OOPs almost forgot. I'll have to update when I install my RLETS. And one day luggage.

 

[Elipten_imp]

What are the tank stickers still doing on the bike? LOL


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[rbike_imp]

What are the tank stickers still doing on the bike? LOL


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EXCUSE MEEEEEE - I didn't realize that was a requirement to be in the forum like RLETS - LOL.
I have to deal with that now?
I'm sure there is a thread on that item - another forum search.

Just searched - I didn't know there were so many threads regarding these stickers. Its' significance is overwhelming. Do all of you remove them from your car's sun visor too?

 

[Elipten_imp]

Yes there is a thread. But nothing like an oil thread or the RLETS thread.


2014 CB1100 DLX
2013 CB1100 Std
1990 BMW K75 RT

 

[rbike_imp]

Yes there is a thread. But nothing like an oil thread or the RLETS thread.


2014 CB1100 DLX
2013 CB1100 Std
1990 BMW K75 RT

No there isn't a thread, but many threads.
I ALWAYS do it warm. Contrary to some, IMPO, warm is better. The small items that pass through the filter do re-suspend in the oil and any gunk on the bottom unsticks together allowing it to flow out vs staying stuck to the pan when cold.
For Ferrett, I noticed you have the Omni Cruise too with a foam type grip installed. Did you find it was OK or did you cut back on your grip where the Omni sits? Will it compress over time and prevent the slow slip or should I cut that 1/3" out?

 

[Lord Popgun]

What are the tank stickers still doing on the bike? LOL


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EXCUSE MEEEEEE - I didn't realize that was a requirement to be in the forum like RLETS - LOL.
I have to deal with that now?
I'm sure there is a thread on that item - another forum search.

Just searched - I didn't know there were so many threads regarding these stickers. Its' significance is overwhelming. Do all of you remove them from your car's sun visor too?

EXCUSE MEEEEEE - I didn't realize that was a requirement to be in the forum like RLETS - LOL.
I'll have to deal with that now!
I'm sure there is a thread on that item - another forum search.

Just searched - I didn't know there were so many threads regarding these stickers. Its' significance is overwhelming. Do all of you remove them from your car's sun visor too?
If wait to remove them you will have paint matching problems where they were. If you take them off now you won't. And you can buy new ones. The are in the MARKS section of the fiche.
Or, you can leave them if you like them. Some people do

 

[rbike_imp]

Possible problem. They have been on for 2 years. I'll try 1 sticker when the sun is out again. We don't have to wait weeks or months in FL usually days at most - good & bad at times.

 

[Lord Popgun]

If its not bad, you can polish it out and the sun will blend it in. Sounds like you have a good plan though.

 

[rbike_imp]

I made it a mission to be able to take my newly installed ws out for a preliminary test ride. There is a wide open 70mph road only a mile from my house. On with the long pants (sorry to some experiencing winter-lol), shoes (not sandals) and helmet. I skipped the required leather coat - I don't go riding without it (that and a helmet saved me once) even in the FL temps.

I took it up to 70 (or so - wink, wink) for a few miles and my upper body center area had no turbulence or wind pressure (as designed). Because I intentionally rode jacketless with only a t-shirt, the top of the t-shirt did vibrate some, but not bad at all. With a jacket, I would never even have noticed. Likewise with the outside t-shirt sleeves on my arms that were in the obvious somewhat reduced airflow even there from the ws.

I briefly placed the palm of my hand out to see where the airflow was and the windscreen sent it above my helmet. For this model Puig ws (7693W) being as compact & narrow as it is with the top edge only being 8.5" above the ignition switch (that is only 1.75" above the brake and clutch reservoirs), I was very pleasantly surprised just how good it was compared to noting at all. I am always skeptical until it is proven factually (being a member of the perma-grey society). Puig makes many different models in all sizes & shapes and large fairings. I am glad with my initial research and the test results. For those that want bigger, I understand, but for me, this is a keeper! I really love its almost unseen size. It takes very little away from the CB1000's appeal and doesn't turn it into an R.

 

[the Ferret]

Yes there is a thread. But nothing like an oil thread or the RLETS thread.


2014 CB1100 DLX
2013 CB1100 Std
1990 BMW K75 RT

No there isn't a thread, but many threads.
I ALWAYS do it warm. Contrary to some, IMPO, warm is better. The small items that pass through the filter do re-suspend in the oil and any gunk on the bottom unsticks together allowing it to flow out vs staying stuck to the pan when cold.
For Ferrett, I noticed you have the Omni Cruise too with a foam type grip installed. Did you find it was OK or did you cut back on your grip where the Omni sits? Will it compress over time and prevent the slow slip or should I cut that 1/3" out?

Wasn't me. I run 719 Gel grips and no cruise. I had an omni cruise atone at one time for my ST 1300 which didn't work (it slipped) and I put it on the CB with the intention of trying it out, but ended up taking it off and returning it. That was in 2013.

 

[rbike_imp]

Yes there is a thread. But nothing like an oil thread or the RLETS thread.


2014 CB1100 DLX
2013 CB1100 Std
1990 BMW K75 RT

No there isn't a thread, but many threads.
I ALWAYS do it warm. Contrary to some, IMPO, warm is better. The small items that pass through the filter do re-suspend in the oil and any gunk on the bottom unsticks together allowing it to flow out vs staying stuck to the pan when cold.
For Ferrett, I noticed you have the Omni Cruise too with a foam type grip installed. Did you find it was OK or did you cut back on your grip where the Omni sits? Will it compress over time and prevent the slow slip or should I cut that 1/3" out?

Wasn't me. I run 719 Gel grips and no cruise. I had an omni cruise atone at one time for my ST 1300 which didn't work (it slipped) and I put it on the CB with the intention of trying it out, but ended up taking it off and returning it. That was in 2013.

Wasn't me. I run 719 Gel grips and no cruise. I had an omni cruise atone at one time for my ST 1300 which didn't work (it slipped) and I put it on the CB with the intention of trying it out, but ended up taking it off and returning it. That was in 2013.
I had this in my notes - It may have been when I first joined and before I understood the posting syntax correctly. Well whoever - answer if you recognize yourself - lol

 

[drodg33]

Nice looking windscreen.

 

[Cormanus]

You took that photo of that Omni Cruise at the Rally, Ferret. See here. Question is: whose bike?

 

[flynrider]

I use a polished aluminum Go-Cruise, which works the same as the Omni Cruise. I also have Grab-on foam grip covers. I trimmed the right grip cover slightly, to leave about 1/8" gap between the grip cover and the Go-Cruise. Works great!

 

[quietguy_imp]

Your bike looks great! I like both the rack and the w/s.

Can you possibly post links to suppliers of both items please?

Great job, super write up on the ride results.

 

[rbike_imp]

You took that photo of that Omni Cruise at the Rally, Ferret. See here. Question is: whose bike?

G'day Cormanus - Thank you. I may be perma-grey, but I thought I downloaded that from a Ferrett post. I just didn't remember it wasn't actually his. I haven't lost that much memory.

Your bike looks great! I like both the rack and the w/s.

Can you possibly post links to suppliers of both items please?

Great job, super write up on the ride results.

Rack - I chose the design of the 0008 vs the 0063 based on my perceived function and style. The $40 price difference was not a factor.

Theses are the email quotes from Mr T:
"HONDA:Rear Carrier,chrome:CB1100 STD (honda0008)", Yes it fits correctly for the 2013 CB1100.
Unit Price: 19000JPY Shipping: 6020JPY
Total Price: 25,020-JPY / approx $210.

This is the other option available from Mr T:
"Honda Rear Carrier:CB1100/DLX/EX (honda0063)",
this is a new version rack for the CB1100 Deluxe, and it fits for 2013 CB1100 as well.
Unit Price: 23500JPY Shipping: 6020JPY
Total Price: 29,520-JPY / approx $250.

Regarding the ws, I have been working with PUIG for over a year to get this model into the US. It finally came to fruition. I was so impressed in my conversations with them over the span of the past year, I became a dealer (in addition to my regular company duties) - after they offered. They appreciated my patience, attention to detail, and customer value. I plan to allow anyone on the forum to go view the Puig website ([url=http://www.puigusa.com/en/)]http://www.puigusa.com/en/) and get anything there with significant max permissible discounts. Non-US members will probably do better with their local distributors due to s&h. My way of saying thanks and paying it forward to all who have helped everyone on the forum. Send me a PM or use the post www link. BTW, they carry items for all types of bikes, not just the Fabulous CB1100.

Just received final invoicing - Specifically, the 7593 windscreen lists for $140.37usd. If anyone wants one, send me a pm, I can get it drop shipped for 119.31 plus s&h. Depending on destination is apx $15-25 from Atlanta. My s&H to FL was 15.

 

[the Ferret]

I think that was dUh's ( Rick) bike.

 

[rbike_imp]

I use a polished aluminum Go-Cruise, which works the same as the Omni Cruise. I also have Grab-on foam grip covers. I trimmed the right grip cover slightly, to leave about 1/8" gap between the grip cover and the Go-Cruise. Works great!

That is exactly what I planned on doing in the next few days. My delay is in trying to remove the strada grip in order to R&R the omni "rubber band" to the smaller size. Omni sent me an oversize band to place on top of the grip, but there is too much flex in the grip (as intended to prevent vibration transfer) for the Omni to stay taught without over tightening. I'll remove the strada grip (spelled - cut off if necessary) install the smaller band and then reinstall the strada grip after shortening it.

 

[rbike_imp]

Aside from my Christmas ride, I wanted to do a full field test of my new Puig windscreen. So I grabbed my key, helmet and a windbreaker (although it is really warm) to see how it really performs.

I have been really ________ of those that describe 300-500+ mile days. 30 minutes on the interstate @ 70 is a bit much - and then a return 30 minutes - wow, I ready to call it done.

With my new windscreen, it was a pleasure! I can now see myself doing those long rides too. What a relief. I was second-guessing myself a bit for a while. The width enable just the torso to be wind blocked without destroying the cooling windflow and creating drag. It is a rare win-win. I'll need to do a mpg test before I do the gearing change to keep it to one variable at a time. I'll post the results as soon as I get it concluded.

I'll share just one of the pics I poste don my Christmas day ride. You can go to that thread (Christmas ride) if you want to see the rest.

 

[rbike_imp]

As you can see from the images (before & after) during R&R, the grips were not designed to be taken on & off. I don't fault them. The design of the Omni cruise, required multiple uses and mutiple re-tightenings to compress the foam - if one has foam grips installed.

The omni grip has very little in the way on instructions (installation or use), but it WARNS to NOT Overtighten the omni. After too much play and slippage, I finally decided to trim the Strada grip. The omni instructions should have added this significant item/step before initial install of the Omni - more importantly in product description! I did not want to ruin the underlying Honda throttle grip so I removed the Strada and then trimmed the compressed area off the bike. So far so well. During reinstall however the Strada split.

Now the Omni (in real costs) will cost me another $$ to replace the Strada grips. I am not unhappy with the Strada, actually the opposite. I only expected a lifespan of a year or so - not 2 months due to the R&R for the omni. As long as I am replacing them, does anyone have a different recommendation for grips? I did notice Flynrider's grips (Grab-on foam grip covers) for half the price.

I may consider going to the local "store" and measuring the available heavy duty foam insulation and see if anything is appropriate. The thickness may be too much making the total OD too large, but I'll check. I would have many for future use that way.