the Ferret
Road warrior
Technically, early iterations of the CB 750 did not have a grab rail, looking more like what Ninemeisters does.
White House K10 - a story of regeneration
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GoldOxide_imp
Road warrior
Almost all the words have been used 9.
A sweet effort, a sweet result. Congratulations!
A sweet effort, a sweet result. Congratulations!
Ninemeister_imp
Running like a top
Thread starter
Thank you to everyone for the very kind words, I am really glad that everyone likes the final result.
It was never my intention to court praise. My goal (in posting the thread) was to explain my ideas and show what could be achieved with some well thought out design, a little (ok, a lot of) effort and of course the attention to detail to spot the issues left over from past modification work. As a relative newbie I was a little surprised that there seemed to be a lack of full-on project threads (but maybe that's because the CB11 is still relatively new and very reliable?) so I figured the best way to remedy that was to start one myself. Bazbro's K17 project showed me that there was a lot of interest which in turn encouraged me to do a decent job of photo documenting the build along the way.
I'll carry on with updates as I go along, hopefully including some nice shots from the first real ride-out.
Cheers folks. :beerchug:
It was never my intention to court praise. My goal (in posting the thread) was to explain my ideas and show what could be achieved with some well thought out design, a little (ok, a lot of) effort and of course the attention to detail to spot the issues left over from past modification work. As a relative newbie I was a little surprised that there seemed to be a lack of full-on project threads (but maybe that's because the CB11 is still relatively new and very reliable?) so I figured the best way to remedy that was to start one myself. Bazbro's K17 project showed me that there was a lot of interest which in turn encouraged me to do a decent job of photo documenting the build along the way.
I'll carry on with updates as I go along, hopefully including some nice shots from the first real ride-out.
Cheers folks. :beerchug:
peterbaron
Road warrior
I just wonder if one small guy like me could represent Canada and just ride test this beautiful blue WH K10, upon the owner approval...just to make sure all is OK ...??:blush:
Ninemeister_imp
Running like a top
Thread starter
And there's me thinking your would never stoop so low to ride a CB1100 with no RLET's fitted.peterbaron_imp said:
Anyway, you have noticed PB that it's running the raised K10 seat haven't you?
I'm 6'0" and my feet won't sit flat on the ground, so maybe I need to limit potential test pilot applications to Texans?
peterbaron
Road warrior
And there's me thinking your would never stoop so low to ride a CB1100 with no RLET's fitted.Ninemeister_imp said:And there's me thinking your would never stoop so low to ride a CB1100 with no RLET's fitted.peterbaron_imp said:
Anyway, you have noticed PB that it's running the raised K10 seat haven't you?
I'm 6'0" and my feet won't sit flat on the ground, so maybe I need to limit potential test pilot applications to Texans?
Anyway, you have noticed PB that it's running the raised K10 seat haven't you?
I'm 6'0" and my feet won't sit flat on the ground, so maybe I need to limit potential test pilot applications to Texans?
Done,
No worries about low rides..I have stainless steel L knee....and I am 5'8'', so I'll wear my stilettos tho.
TY
P.S Just in case have a blue touch up paint handy
...now seriously..enjoy your gorgeous bike !!
Ninemeister_imp
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Thread starter
And there's me thinking your would never stoop so low to ride a CB1100 with no RLET's fitted.peterbaron_imp said:And there's me thinking your would never stoop so low to ride a CB1100 with no RLET's fitted.Ninemeister_imp said:And there's me thinking your would never stoop so low to ride a CB1100 with no RLET's fitted.peterbaron_imp said:
Anyway, you have noticed PB that it's running the raised K10 seat haven't you?
I'm 6'0" and my feet won't sit flat on the ground, so maybe I need to limit potential test pilot applications to Texans?
Anyway, you have noticed PB that it's running the raised K10 seat haven't you?
I'm 6'0" and my feet won't sit flat on the ground, so maybe I need to limit potential test pilot applications to Texans?
Done,
No worries about low rides..I have stainless steel L knee....and I am 5'8'', so I'll wear my stilettos tho.
TY
P.S Just in case have a blue touch up paint handy
...now seriously..enjoy your gorgeous bike !!
Anyway, you have noticed PB that it's running the raised K10 seat haven't you?
I'm 6'0" and my feet won't sit flat on the ground, so maybe I need to limit potential test pilot applications to Texans?
Done,
No worries about low rides..I have stainless steel L knee....and I am 5'8'', so I'll wear my stilettos tho.
TY
P.S Just in case have a blue touch up paint handy
...now seriously..enjoy your gorgeous bike !!
Cuban heeled boots would likely do it, but whatever floats your boat!
Thanks. I do hope to get out on it soon, however looking at the weather forecast for the next week or two that might involve a few rain checks.
Henrik_imp
Been there
Hi Ninemeister,
I have been following your thread here passionately, waiting to see as everything evolved bit by bit. It has been a great read, and I am in awe of your commitment to getting this build completed.
The end result (even if you may still make some modifications to it in the future) is outstanding! I think your colour choice is absolutely perfect, and very much in line with what I would have chosen. My favourite colour has always been blue, and I have always wanted a blue CB1100. For a while I was looking closely at the White House kit, and especially at the blue one from Samurider's website that you posted in one of your first posts, but I always found it a bit too light (even if this was one of the original colours). Here in Switzerland they actually sold a limited edition CB1100 with the standard tank painted with that colour, one that I believe Apl Rider has in his collection. I was close to getting one of those then as well, but it just wasn't the right blue for me. Yours, on the other hand, is just perfect!!
Congratulations on a great job, and I sincerely hope you will now be able to fully enjoy riding that beauty around.
I have been following your thread here passionately, waiting to see as everything evolved bit by bit. It has been a great read, and I am in awe of your commitment to getting this build completed.
The end result (even if you may still make some modifications to it in the future) is outstanding! I think your colour choice is absolutely perfect, and very much in line with what I would have chosen. My favourite colour has always been blue, and I have always wanted a blue CB1100. For a while I was looking closely at the White House kit, and especially at the blue one from Samurider's website that you posted in one of your first posts, but I always found it a bit too light (even if this was one of the original colours). Here in Switzerland they actually sold a limited edition CB1100 with the standard tank painted with that colour, one that I believe Apl Rider has in his collection. I was close to getting one of those then as well, but it just wasn't the right blue for me. Yours, on the other hand, is just perfect!!
Congratulations on a great job, and I sincerely hope you will now be able to fully enjoy riding that beauty around.
Ninemeister_imp
Running like a top
Thread starter
I appreciate your comments Henrik and hope that I have (in some way) inspired you to do something similar in the future.Henrik_imp said:
As for the blue, the final decision was left to Mike, I liked what he suggested so we just went for it. The code is Turquoise, code Honda 13F which is listed for the CB550 from 1977:
Bazbro_imp
Road warrior
Great stuff, Nine. Now let's just hope for some good weather so you can get going on it. (Good weather? October/November? England? Some hopes!)
But the good news is that my Indian contact is keen to reproduce a CB750-lookalike tank for the CB1100, just like yours, Nine, and his price is projected to be less than HALF that of the Whitehouse one (both unpainted). I am about to send him my tank to copy the base before he fabricates to lookalike top. I'll keep you all updated...
But the good news is that my Indian contact is keen to reproduce a CB750-lookalike tank for the CB1100, just like yours, Nine, and his price is projected to be less than HALF that of the Whitehouse one (both unpainted). I am about to send him my tank to copy the base before he fabricates to lookalike top. I'll keep you all updated...
Ninemeister_imp
Running like a top
Thread starter
After weeks of waiting, in despair this afternoon I cancelled my Carole Nash multi-bike insurance, took out a new policy with Bikesure (who were brilliant on the phone), paid my road tax and finally the K10 is road legal as of now.
Weather forecast?
See for yourself:
Weather forecast?
See for yourself:
Bazbro_imp
Road warrior
I feel your pain... Same down here in Deb'n... 
Houtman_imp
Road warrior
That looks like a nice summer day in England !
Bazbro_imp
Road warrior
Houtman_imp said:
GoldOxide_imp
Road warrior
That's riding weather on the Africa Twin.Ninemeister_imp said:
Ninemeister_imp
Running like a top
Thread starter
Thankfully the weather forecast for Sunday was better, so after a quick text-around last night tads agreed to have one last ride out before the winter arrives.
Set off at 11:00 and after a jaunt around the wet & leafy back lanes of Cheshire ended up down by the river in Chester for a coffee stop, S on his lovely Yamaha XJR1300 anniversary and D on his newly acquired (and insanely quick) Yamaha V-max. Had a very positive reaction from the boys, then had the same from another motorcyclist who singled me out to to discuss what he was looking at and thanked me for bringing it out before I left. :beerchug:
Dropped into local bike store J&S for another quick pit stop, then home for a wash n dry by 15:30 - around 120km all in which was enough for the post-build shake down.
The good:
Rides lovely. instantly felt at home like I had been riding it for years.
Front end much improved with the SDBV forks, very noticeable even after 8 mile prior test ride.
Engine like silk.
Clutch & gears perfect
Brakes lovely and progressive
Easy to maneuver at low speed
Confident grip feedback in the wet
The bad:
Rear a little stiff under bump, will look to reduce pre-load
Seat also stiff, might consider rebuild with gel insert
Speedo zero seemingly random, looks like I have a broken internal gear
Gear selector too low (easy one spline adjustment when home)
Clutch bite point quite late on lever
Noticeable "click" from chain for first few hundred yards
All in all, a successful outcome, with a little work to do over winter.
Set off at 11:00 and after a jaunt around the wet & leafy back lanes of Cheshire ended up down by the river in Chester for a coffee stop, S on his lovely Yamaha XJR1300 anniversary and D on his newly acquired (and insanely quick) Yamaha V-max. Had a very positive reaction from the boys, then had the same from another motorcyclist who singled me out to to discuss what he was looking at and thanked me for bringing it out before I left. :beerchug:
Dropped into local bike store J&S for another quick pit stop, then home for a wash n dry by 15:30 - around 120km all in which was enough for the post-build shake down.
The good:
Rides lovely. instantly felt at home like I had been riding it for years.
Front end much improved with the SDBV forks, very noticeable even after 8 mile prior test ride.
Engine like silk.
Clutch & gears perfect
Brakes lovely and progressive
Easy to maneuver at low speed
Confident grip feedback in the wet
The bad:
Rear a little stiff under bump, will look to reduce pre-load
Seat also stiff, might consider rebuild with gel insert
Speedo zero seemingly random, looks like I have a broken internal gear
Gear selector too low (easy one spline adjustment when home)
Clutch bite point quite late on lever
Noticeable "click" from chain for first few hundred yards
All in all, a successful outcome, with a little work to do over winter.
the Ferret
Road warrior
Nice.
That would be some wrist stretching company to keep up with.
That would be some wrist stretching company to keep up with.
Bazbro_imp
Road warrior
Good one, Nine. Glad you managed to get at least one decent ride in before the really crap weather starts and that you're pleased with the way it runs.
peterbaron
Road warrior
Nice, triple horse ass-y...besides yours, I like the 1300cc FJR
PowerDubs_imp
Road warrior
Looks fantastic.
"Front end much improved with the SDBV forks, very noticeable even after 8 mile prior test ride."
Yes- I love them- and as soon as I put them on, it made the rear shocks feel worse to me as well!
Easily fixed with a set of Ikons.
"Front end much improved with the SDBV forks, very noticeable even after 8 mile prior test ride."
Yes- I love them- and as soon as I put them on, it made the rear shocks feel worse to me as well!
Easily fixed with a set of Ikons.
