2013 Honda CB1100 - Page 33

Gregster · 12-10-2012, 08:19 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCASskbTCmo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARAZIzRW5tw

HondaFanatic · 12-10-2012, 10:30 AM

As much as I loved the originals quad pipes, I think those aftermarket quads look a little off. I'd much rather sport this set:

This photo is from the inside cover of the Japanese CB1100 Accessory Catalog. It looks to be the factory pipes on both sides. Since I hate the one "naked" side look, these seem perfect to me. Now if only Honda will sell them in the USA

yogibiker · 12-10-2012, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HondaFanatic

As much as I loved the originals quad pipes, I think these aftermarket quads look a little off. I'd much rather sport this set:

This photo is from the inside cover of the Japanese CB1100 Accessory Catalog. It looks to be the factory pipes on both sides. Since I hate the one "naked" side look, these seem perfect to me. Now if only Honda will sell them in the USA

Although I like the look and sound of the Pipemasters 4 into 4 better, these would probably make saddlebags/panniers fit easier.

Gregster · 12-10-2012, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by yogibiker

Although I like the look and sound of the Pipemasters 4 into 4 better, these would probably make saddlebags/panniers fit easier.

I bet they would have a super nice Honda factory sound to them as well.

Oldbutslow · 12-10-2012, 04:38 PM

If that two-pipe system has a crossover, I'd be good with it. If not, I don't like either the sound or power those pipes typically produce. ,BK

dirtdreamer50 · 12-10-2012, 05:09 PM

Here's a discussion of the crossover pipe on twin cylinder engines. May have similar effects on multis, too. Good read, though...I know from experience that when I removed the crossover system from a previously owned Harley, most low/mid torque disappeared. tomp

http://www.americanrider.com/output.cfm?id=1021987

kindofblue · 12-11-2012, 06:40 AM

This review says the bike's a bit too small for tall riders (6'+).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARAZIzRW5tw

At 6'4" I'm wondering what mods, if any, tall riders outside the U.S. who have done to this bike to make it comfortable to ride. Thanks in advance for your replies.

DesmoTull · 12-11-2012, 07:29 AM

It doesn't look like you have much room to drop the forks, but you should be able to get height adjustable shocks. The geometry seems to be pretty mild, so you might be able to jack up the back a few inches before the steering gets to jittery.

DesmoTull · 12-11-2012, 07:34 AM

It doesn't look like you have much room to drop the forks, but you should be able to get height adjustable shocks. The geometry seems to be pretty mild, so you might be able to jack up the back a few inches before the steering gets to jittery.

Dave in Wi · 12-11-2012, 10:25 AM

There are probably ways to lower the pegs as well. I installed Buell Ulysses pegs on my ZRX which lowered them about an inch, made a big difference. If you are willing to spring for it, a custom taller seat with thicker foam should be possible too. Old school tubular bars mean risers and different bends are easy to come by as well.

kindofblue · 12-11-2012, 10:26 AM

Thanks. Actually I was thinking more of the seat to peg distance for my aging knees and the relative height/lean angle on the handlebars.

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Originally Posted by DesmoTull

It doesn't look like you have much room to drop the forks, but you should be able to get height adjustable shocks. The geometry seems to be pretty mild, so you might be able to jack up the back a few inches before the steering gets to jittery.

oldhippie1 · 12-11-2012, 02:58 PM

Why does everyone want to change the bike? Leave it alone. If it isn't right for you then don't buy it.

kindofblue · 12-11-2012, 03:04 PM

Because it may check all your boxes of what you're looking for in a bike except fit.

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldhippie1

Why does everyone want to change the bike? Leave it alone. If it isn't right for you then don't buy it.

siyeh · 12-11-2012, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by oldhippie1

Why does everyone want to change the bike? Leave it alone. If it isn't right for you then don't buy it.

speak for yourself

a bike with a big fat zero on the odometer is a blank canvas to me

and many others

we do it cuz we can

dirtdreamer50 · 12-11-2012, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by siyeh

speak for yourself

a bike with a big fat zero on the odometer is a blank canvas to me

and many others

we do it cuz we can

Correct. Harley has made millions off of the saying, "Make it yours." Their current 880 page catalog attests to that.

If I got the CB, it would probably stay pretty much stock, as I've spent untold thousands making so many different motorcycles my own...Time to see just what the factories are actually building lately... tomp dd50

12-10-2012, 10:30 AM	#482
HondaFanatic Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2012 Location: Georgia Oddometer: 235	As much as I loved the originals quad pipes, I think those aftermarket quads look a little off. I'd much rather sport this set: This photo is from the inside cover of the Japanese CB1100 Accessory Catalog. It looks to be the factory pipes on both sides. Since I hate the one "naked" side look, these seem perfect to me. Now if only Honda will sell them in the USA HondaFanatic screwed with this post 12-10-2012 at 12:28 PM

12-10-2012, 04:38 PM	#485
Oldbutslow Adventurer Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Allen, TX Oddometer: 97	If that two-pipe system has a crossover, I'd be good with it. If not, I don't like either the sound or power those pipes typically produce. ,BK __________________ '08 CRF230L '07 SV650

12-10-2012, 05:09 PM	#486
dirtdreamer50 long time rider Joined: May 2010 Location: texas coast Oddometer: 356	Here's a discussion of the crossover pipe on twin cylinder engines. May have similar effects on multis, too. Good read, though...I know from experience that when I removed the crossover system from a previously owned Harley, most low/mid torque disappeared. tomp http://www.americanrider.com/output.cfm?id=1021987 __________________ Little Fauss: I was going faster than I ever went in my whole life, then I fell off.

12-11-2012, 06:40 AM	#487
kindofblue Ride it like you stole it Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Oddometer: 660	mods for tall riders? This review says the bike's a bit too small for tall riders (6'+). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARAZIzRW5tw At 6'4" I'm wondering what mods, if any, tall riders outside the U.S. who have done to this bike to make it comfortable to ride. Thanks in advance for your replies. __________________ Doc Reid 2013 GS LC Red (the fastest color ) Wondering about your drinking? www.drinkerscheckup.com Get saddlesore when riding? Check these shorts out

12-11-2012, 10:25 AM	#490
Dave in Wi Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2007 Location: 40 Square Miles Surrounded By Reality (Madison Wi) Oddometer: 1,462	There are probably ways to lower the pegs as well. I installed Buell Ulysses pegs on my ZRX which lowered them about an inch, made a big difference. If you are willing to spring for it, a custom taller seat with thicker foam should be possible too. Old school tubular bars mean risers and different bends are easy to come by as well. __________________ Dave in WI 2002 ZRX1200R 1975 XL100 1988 DT50 "Daddy, it's five o'clock sometime!"

12-10-2012, 08:19 AM	#481
Gregster Studly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2005 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Oddometer: 903	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCASskbTCmo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARAZIzRW5tw

12-11-2012, 07:29 AM	#488
DesmoTull Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2009 Oddometer: 100	It doesn't look like you have much room to drop the forks, but you should be able to get height adjustable shocks. The geometry seems to be pretty mild, so you might be able to jack up the back a few inches before the steering gets to jittery.

12-11-2012, 07:34 AM	#489
DesmoTull Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2009 Oddometer: 100	It doesn't look like you have much room to drop the forks, but you should be able to get height adjustable shocks. The geometry seems to be pretty mild, so you might be able to jack up the back a few inches before the steering gets to jittery.

12-11-2012, 02:58 PM	#492
oldhippie1 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2011 Location: Western Kansas Oddometer: 181	Change the bike Why does everyone want to change the bike? Leave it alone. If it isn't right for you then don't buy it.

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