The transformation of my CB

[kennyw]

I've been happy with it but haven't taken a long trip yet. I'm on the fence about getting bar risers since it move the seating position back and I'm leaning forward a little.

 

[lash_imp]

Looks like that is what I will get for mine. Did you order direct or from a Canadian dealer?

 

[Gumby 1100_imp]

Looks like that is what I will get for mine. Did you order direct or from a Canadian dealer?

I ordered it from A Vicious Cycle in New Dundee, Ontario. They are now the Canadian division of A Twisted Throttle.

Sadorus' Blog (Note: I talked to them in person, specifying the custom parameters for my seat)

The Canadian price may seem high initially, but I picked up the seat in New Dundee and avoided shipping charges. Dealing direct with Corbin would have been much more expensive when you factor in the exchange rates and shipping costs.

 

[lash_imp]

Thanks for the info. I have bought enough parts from vicious cycle for my KLR to build a complete bike I think! I will talk to them.

 

[kennyw]

New shoes arrived last week and worth the help of WASMA were installed yesterday.

WASMA is the Washington State Motorcycle Association. They have a small non-profit shop that charges $20/tire for a DIY with supervision/help to change your tires in West Seattle.

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[Brookland27_imp]

That's a good price. Did you have to use irons (the worst) or did they have a machine for removal/ balancing.

 

[kennyw]

They have a no-mar machine for changing the tires and a static balance rig. Plus all the hand tools you're likely to need. They basically did the work to change the first tire after I had it off of the bike. Then I did the second tire.

 

[kennyw]

Between work and school I have not done much more than ride.

 

[Bokobob_imp]

How is the corbin seat working for you?

Thanks.
Bob

 

[kennyw]

I have yet to ride in it much longer than an hour at a time. So far no issues with the seat compared to the stock one. But I really want to get in a 4-6 hour ride and see if it is comfortable for the long rides. It also moved me back a little resulting in a little more forward lean so I am thinking about installing bar risers to correct that.

 

[jerrycon_imp]

I will also be interested in the Corbin seat report. I love the look. I think it will look great on the black standard. (The more red trim, the better...)

 

[specialist8]

Awesome transformation sir. Interested to see how the ammo cans will look painted.

 

[RidingMidMo_imp]

I too am interested in how the Corbin seats works out. Functional, custom mods. Looks great!

 

[kennyw]

I hope to get back to mounting the ammo cans over winter break. I just have to finish up the final report on my senior design project first. Busy with race car parts and one other class... I try to remember the other class from time to time.

 

[kennyw]

I've had a couple of questions on the windscreen. It is a National Cycle plexifairing3, it looks like it is available from a variety of stores for around $215.

 

[kennyw]

I just ordered a set of crash bars from China. I don't know what to expect for quality yet, but they look like a knockoff set when comparing pictures to these on Samurider

 

[kennyw]

New parts arrived today. Hopefully, I will find enough time to install this weekend.

 

[kennyw]

Installed the crash bars tonight. Went OK for a product from China. But as long as you put all the bolts in loose and are careful not to cross-thread the nuts on the ubolt, it works out good. Overall a good value for $140.

 

[kennyw]

More pics.

 

[White Dog_imp]

New parts arrived today. Hopefully, I will find enough time to install this weekend.

I was going to buy some of these. I kept asking for the diameter of the bars, but got impatient and pulled the trigger to purchase Then, they sent me an email that the bars measured something like 7/8". My clamps were 1" so I asked them to cancel the purchase, which they gladly did. I then ordered the SW Motech bars which fit the cycle perfectly. They are 1 1/8" diameter where I would mount my footpegs so I had to buy new clamps and shim them, but no problems. Seeing the pic of your Chinese bars makes me think they measured the smaller support bar and not the outer bars. The Chinese bars look exactly like the German-made Motechs.