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CB1100 good for Touring?!
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dbarkdoll Offline
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Arkansas
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Post: #51
RE: CB1100 good for Touring?!
Yup, definitely! I realllly enjoy listening to this bike sing at 5000+ rpm. With the Arrow slip-on with the baffle removed its pure mechanical music!!
04-22-2018 02:01 PM
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NightRider Offline
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Tennessee
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Post: #52
RE: CB1100 good for Touring?!
(04-18-2018 05:12 AM)EmptySea Wrote:  I do not have a windshield. I find them more of a pain than they are worth, but I am in the distinct minority in that opinion.

I am in that minority. If I decide to ride in the winter I'll change my mind and buy a windshield and hand grip shield pair and heated suit too...

...or a Yamaha FJ. Yup.

2014 CB1100 Black Edition - FOUR EVER
04-22-2018 07:49 PM
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Post: #53
RE: CB1100 good for Touring?!
(04-22-2018 07:49 PM)NightRider Wrote:  
(04-18-2018 05:12 AM)EmptySea Wrote:  I do not have a windshield. I find them more of a pain than they are worth, but I am in the distinct minority in that opinion.

I am in that minority. If I decide to ride in the winter I'll change my mind and buy a windshield and hand grip shield pair and heated suit too...

...or a Yamaha FJ. Yup.

Me too. I really like the looks of the Road Comet 2 but I doubt I'll get one as I am worried it would cause buffeting.

My '00 Sabre had a windshield on it (from previous owner), my wife and I took a 5000km trip to the Cabot Trail and it caused buffeting so bad that I actually took it off and threw it in the trash at the Nova Scotia border.
04-23-2018 03:03 AM
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itsme67 Offline
1st Service Completed

Germany
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Post: #54
RE: CB1100 good for Touring?!
(04-21-2018 11:32 AM)The ferret Wrote:  150,000 kms....wow that's 93,000 miles. He's a rider for sure!

Looks like he had a broken spoke or two. I can't read German..any other issues?

Looks like he uses Metzler Z8's and EBC pads.

Sorry to come back so late to your question
(I was on my next tour - 8 days, 9 countries, 3000km Smile )

In comparison to the tours, distances and regions I was riding I had only minor issues:

- 53,400 km: some idling problems (solved)
- 62,065 km: 13 valves had to be readjusted (and never again till now)
- 95,015 km: was the rear left wheel bearing defective
- 99.404 km: the starter switch was replaced
- 100.875 km: spokes were broken (rear wheel)

Everything else is still original:
- Engine
- Battery
- Clutch
- Gearbox
- …

And yes, I am using Metzeler Z8, EBC pads and D.I.D. chains

I am using the CB on (gravel) roads with a lot of luggage and my wife on the back seat. Overall, the CB 1100 EX is very good for touring Smile

Unfortunately my website is in German. You may use google translate (even it is not a good translation):


CB 1100 EX (problems and spare parts)


touring with CB 1100 EX


İmage

Best regards

Thorsten

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05-03-2018 02:27 AM
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Cormanus Offline
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Queensland, Australia
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Post: #55
RE: CB1100 good for Touring?!
Good to see your CB1100 getting so much use, Thorsten.
05-03-2018 02:39 AM
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Stichill Offline
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Northern Kentucky, USA
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Post: #56
RE: CB1100 good for Touring?!
Awesome, itsme67. I've bookmarked your sites.

Have you experienced any issues with the inner tubes in the spoked wheels?

2012 Honda CBR250RA Candy Ruby Red/Silver
05-03-2018 06:38 PM
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itsme67 Offline
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Germany
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Post: #57
RE: CB1100 good for Touring?!
(05-03-2018 06:38 PM)Stichill Wrote:  Awesome, itsme67. I've bookmarked your sites.

Have you experienced any issues with the inner tubes in the spoked wheels?


Thank you Smile

I never had any issues with the inner tubes. However, for very long trip or trip into "exotic" regions I am carrying old but still good tubes as spare parts with me.

Best regards

Thorsten

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05-04-2018 03:15 AM
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Lord Popgun Offline
I find your lack of RLETs disturbing

Virginia Beach
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Post: #58
RE: CB1100 good for Touring?!
That spoke cracking is a concern.

If you come to a fork in the road, take it!
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05-04-2018 04:02 PM
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itsme67 Offline
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Germany
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Post: #59
RE: CB1100 good for Touring?!
(05-04-2018 04:02 PM)popgun Wrote:  That spoke cracking is a concern.

Honestly, I rode some bad streets with a lot of luggage. And after roughly 100.000 km even spokes are wear parts. I replaced them with high quality steel spokes (not original Honda) and I am not concerned.

Best regards

Thorsten

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05-05-2018 01:03 PM
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Calcb Offline
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Atlanta
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Post: #60
RE: CB1100 good for Touring?!
(04-22-2018 02:01 PM)dbarkdoll Wrote:  Yup, definitely! I realllly enjoy listening to this bike sing at 5000+ rpm. With the Arrow slip-on with the baffle removed its pure mechanical music!!

I agree I have the Arrow and I also had the Yoshi pipe on my last CB, and the arrow sounds wayyyy better. It’s got a more refined tone.
06-06-2018 11:57 AM
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