Update on the bike

[StreetFighter_imp]

So, I added a few more accessories since the Pipe...











Corbin GunFighter and Lady Saddle $714

Hurricane Crash Bars $96

Puig Raptor Windshield $67

Two Brothers M2 V.A.L.E Carbon Fiber $359

The only thing I didn't install myself were the crash bars because they're on the motor mounts for the frame so, I preferred to have that professionally done.

 

[Lord Popgun]

Any better shots of the Puig? I have the plus and would like to see yours better as I have never seen that one.

 

[Randy B]

Why was the seat so expensive? I went into Corbin and they customized mine while I waited and it was only about $400.

 

[StreetFighter_imp]

Why was the seat so expensive? I went into Corbin and they customized mine while I waited and it was only about $400.

I got the $220 backrest for the wife and it had $46 shipping plus tax.

Any better shots of the Puig? I have the plus and would like to see yours better as I have never seen that one.

I haven't taken any but, this is a stock photo of it.

Honestly, the fit is sketchy at best and I'm debating returning it and holding out for the full fairing for the bike. Then I might get my stock seat redone in Cafe Racer styling to match the fairing.

 

[the_undecider_imp]

Have you considered either the Dart Marlin or Dart Fly screen?

http://www.dartflyscreens.com

They come in 3 different shades of tiny from light to nearly black (which would look awesome on your bike). I originally ordered a Puig screen and then learned of the Dart Flyscreen before I received the Puig grom Amazon. I ordered the Dart before I even got the Puig and sent the Puig back as soon as I got it. You just confirmed what I had feared, the fit was a bit sketchy. Dart gives you high quality hardware made specific for the CB. It costs a little more, but you get a nice piece of kit as the Britt would say. BTW, these ship from GB, but is plenty fast to fly over the pond.

The Chic Design fairing is nice, but a bit pricier than either of the Dart screens. Either way you go, you're getting something made for your bike and you won't have any sort of compromised fit.

 

[Lord Popgun]

It looks like it mounts like the Puig Plus. I like the plus, but I have a Road Comet on order and am waiting for Mr. T to ship it.

Some have mounted the Puigs with the mounting bracket inside the headlight bracket and it looks a LOT better. Mine is mounted like in the pics above.

 

[StreetFighter_imp]

Have you considered either the Dart Marlin or Dart Fly screen?

http://www.dartflyscreens.com

They come in 3 different shades of tiny from light to nearly black (which would look awesome on your bike). I originally ordered a Puig screen and then learned of the Dart Flyscreen before I received the Puig grom Amazon. I ordered the Dart before I even got the Puig and sent the Puig back as soon as I got it. You just confirmed what I had feared, the fit was a bit sketchy. Dart gives you high quality hardware made specific for the CB. It costs a little more, but you get a nice piece of kit as the Britt would say. BTW, these ship from GB, but is plenty fast to fly over the pond.

The Chic Design fairing is nice, but a bit pricier than either of the Dart screens. Either way you go, you're getting something made for your bike and you won't have any sort of compromised fit.

Yeah, I considered those but, I wanted to go cheap because I know in a couple of months I will be getting something like the road comet or the aluminum cowl from one of the Japanese sites.

I'll probably either get my stock seat modified or I'll order a Cafe Racer style seat by the end of the year as well.

It looks like it mounts like the Puig Plus. I like the plus, but I have a Road Comet on order and am waiting for Mr. T to ship it.

Some have mounted the Puigs with the mounting bracket inside the headlight bracket and it looks a LOT better. Mine is mounted like in the pics above.

I tried to mount it like that but, it seemed kind of forced so, I backed it just went with the outside mounting.

 

[kennyw]

Where did you get the crash bars?

 

[StreetFighter_imp]

Where did you get the crash bars?

Your Lucky Day!!!
They're $20 cheaper now!

We Bike

 

[kennyw]

Thanks for the link. I couldn't find them with a google search.

 

[Seabee_imp]

Streetfighter you have been busy and it shows. Bike looks great. I love the seat. Will definitely consider that for my DLX. Thanks for posting pictures.

 

[StreetFighter_imp]

Thanks for the link. I couldn't find them with a google search.

No worries! I liked that they were more traditional and mounted to the frame and not the aluminum engine.

Streetfighter you have been busy and it shows. Bike looks great. I love the seat. Will definitely consider that for my DLX. Thanks for posting pictures.

Yeah I'm going broke but, honestly there are only a few more mods I want to do.

The seat of okay but, it is kind of stiff so, consider that when you buy it.

I did take it on a 440 mile trip over the holidays and I had to shift quite a bit to make it work comfortably.

 

[xNE0x_imp]

How is the performance of the 2 bro's exhaust? I've heard rumors it robs power.

 

[the Ferret]

Thanks for the link. I couldn't find them with a google search.

No worries! I liked that they were more traditional and mounted to the frame and not the aluminum engine.

Streetfighter you have been busy and it shows. Bike looks great. I love the seat. Will definitely consider that for my DLX. Thanks for posting pictures.

Yeah I'm going broke but, honestly there are only a few more mods I want to do.

The seat of okay but, it is kind of stiff so, consider that when you buy it.

I did take it on a 440 mile trip over the holidays and I had to shift quite a bit to make it work comfortably.

I've heard it takes a while for your butt to break in with a Corbin lol

 

[DGShannon_imp]

How is the performance of the 2 bro's exhaust? I've heard rumors it robs power.

Dyno Run:

Based upon the YouTube dyno run, it is one of the very few that actually adds meaningful power (9 HP & 5.5 Ft-Lbs). I just couldn't bring myself to disrupt the CBs vintage design with a modern exhaust can, much less carbon fiber. But, for those after that look, it is a winner.

 

[kevbroce_imp]

How is the performance of the 2 bro's exhaust? I've heard rumors it robs power.

Dyno Run:

Based upon the YouTube dyno run, it is one of the very few that actually adds meaningful power (9 HP & 5.5 Ft-Lbs). I just couldn't bring myself to disrupt the CBs vintage design with a modern exhaust can, much less carbon fiber. But, for those after that look, it is a winner.

Dyno Run:

Based upon the YouTube dyno run, it is one of the very few that actually adds meaningful power (9 HP & 5.5 Ft-Lbs). I just couldn't bring myself to disrupt the CBs vintage design with a modern exhaust can, much less carbon fiber. But, for those after that look, it is a winner.
There's no way just a slip on adds that much power. Yes, the manufacturer will quote that, but no person will ever see that on an honest dyno run.

 

[TINK_imp]

Like those crash bars. Like the fact that they don't bolt to the engine cases. They remind me of the old BMW Airhead crash bars.

 

[xNE0x_imp]

I only ask, cause I've read a few CB1100 owners unhappy with it. One claiming power loss.

 

[the Ferret]

How is the performance of the 2 bro's exhaust? I've heard rumors it robs power.

Dyno Run:

Based upon the YouTube dyno run, it is one of the very few that actually adds meaningful power (9 HP & 5.5 Ft-Lbs). I just couldn't bring myself to disrupt the CBs vintage design with a modern exhaust can, much less carbon fiber. But, for those after that look, it is a winner.

Dyno Run:

Based upon the YouTube dyno run, it is one of the very few that actually adds meaningful power (9 HP & 5.5 Ft-Lbs).
Yea that would be some substantial gains from just a bolt on muffler. Heck, that would be substantial gains from a complete system. I'd be more inclined to believe those numbers if I saw an independent dyno chart verifying that. That video didn't show anything. Basically it was a sound check. No one on this forum has been able to repeat those gains. We have a dyno results thread someplace. Plus 9 hp would put a CB1100 in the 96 hp category.

Found it

Best Dyno HP numbers?

 

[DGShannon_imp]

How is the performance of the 2 bro's exhaust? I've heard rumors it robs power.

Dyno Run:

Based upon the YouTube dyno run, it is one of the very few that actually adds meaningful power (9 HP & 5.5 Ft-Lbs). I just couldn't bring myself to disrupt the CBs vintage design with a modern exhaust can, much less carbon fiber. But, for those after that look, it is a winner.

Dyno Run:

Based upon the YouTube dyno run, it is one of the very few that actually adds meaningful power (9 HP & 5.5 Ft-Lbs).
Yea that would be some substantial gains from just a bolt on muffler. Heck, that would be substantial gains from a complete system. I'd be more inclined to believe those numbers if I saw an independent dyno chart verifying that. That video didn't show anything. Basically it was a sound check. No one on this forum has been able to repeat those gains. We have a dyno results thread someplace. Plus 9 hp would put a CB1100 in the 96 hp category.

Found it

Best Dyno HP numbers?

They showed the dyno run chart. But, I am not inclined to believe it.