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Message |
| Topic: Starter clutch tool thread size |
genesound
Replies: 2
Views: 90
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2026 5:09 pm Subject: Starter clutch tool thread size |
That package information is not for a 79-83 Honda DOHC motorcycle.
You don't pull a rotor to get at the starter clutch on a DOHC Honda, it's under the left engine cover. It's fastened with 3 bolts ... |
| Topic: RIP silversurfer1050 |
genesound
Replies: 14
Views: 1068
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2026 1:37 am Subject: RIP silversurfer1050 |
| Oh, sorry to hear that. RIP Bill. |
| Topic: Hanger bolt |
genesound
Replies: 4
Views: 582
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2026 5:47 am Subject: Hanger bolt |
Yes, but maybe not with the 12mm bolt.
Send him a PM or email:
https://www.cb1100f.net/modules.php?name=Forums&file=profile&mode=viewprofile&u=headless |
| Topic: Hanger bolt |
genesound
Replies: 4
Views: 582
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2026 4:06 am Subject: Hanger bolt |
Sorry, I never had a 750 frame with the 12mm hangar bolt.
I do have a thread pitch guage set kind of like this, found it handy a few times:
https://www.amazon.com/Grip-Thread-Pitch-Gauge-SAE/dp/ ... |
| Topic: New CB1000F is officially launched, just not in the USA yet! |
genesound
Replies: 14
Views: 3101
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2025 7:38 pm Subject: New CB1000F is officially launched, just not in the USA yet! |
| It's OK. Not really in love with the chin look on the headers, and why not keep the power? That's disappointing. |
| Topic: Swiftnick down for the count... |
genesound
Replies: 51
Views: 10218
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2025 7:02 am Subject: Swiftnick down for the count... |
| Godspeed healing Nick. |
| Topic: CB1100F Fuel Tube 16971-MG1-671 / 16971-461-771 |
genesound
Replies: 2
Views: 908
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2025 8:56 pm Subject: CB1100F Fuel Tube 16971-MG1-671 / 16971-461-771 |
| I think you can replace it with a piece of fuel hose. |
| Topic: Back to my roots... |
genesound
Replies: 23
Views: 4520
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2025 6:06 pm Subject: Back to my roots... |
| HA! |
| Topic: Back to my roots... |
genesound
Replies: 23
Views: 4520
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2025 12:12 am Subject: Back to my roots... |
| I like those. Nice bike Tom! |
| Topic: Back to my roots... |
genesound
Replies: 23
Views: 4520
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2025 5:38 pm Subject: Back to my roots... |
| Mass a chew sits. |
| Topic: Primary Tensioner |
genesound
Replies: 5
Views: 1997
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2025 8:44 pm Subject: Primary Tensioner |
| I seem to recall it is manually tensioned, intended for race applications more than a road bike. Might be mistaken though. Email Brent: brentmopar at xtra.co.nz |
| Topic: big crank battery . |
genesound
Replies: 7
Views: 3045
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2025 7:13 pm Subject: big crank battery . |
"Way more expensive..."
Not so much anymore, just a little more. |
| Topic: 2025 Southern California / Los Angeles Fires |
genesound
Replies: 15
Views: 3571
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2025 5:18 am Subject: 2025 Southern California / Los Angeles Fires |
... Some days I took Sepulveda Blvd all the way home.
Ha, tried that too. Sometimes better, sometimes much worse.
Had a 340 Duster with a stiff clutch. Not fun in 405 rush hour. Made me a fan of ... |
| Topic: 2025 Southern California / Los Angeles Fires |
genesound
Replies: 15
Views: 3571
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2025 8:23 am Subject: 2025 Southern California / Los Angeles Fires |
Yep, Granada Hills.
I used to live in Granada Hills. pretty close to Ray's place. Moved to Palmdale several years ago.
I lived in Granada Hills in the early 70s. Worked at Pacific Stereo in S ... |
| Topic: 2025 Southern California / Los Angeles Fires |
genesound
Replies: 15
Views: 3571
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2025 6:17 pm Subject: 2025 Southern California / Los Angeles Fires |
Hey Gene, does Ray still live in the SFV?
Yep, Granada Hills. |
| Topic: 2025 Southern California / Los Angeles Fires |
genesound
Replies: 15
Views: 3571
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2025 3:28 pm Subject: 2025 Southern California / Los Angeles Fires |
Anybody hear from genesound or Ray?
I spoke with Ray in the last couple of days. We're all fine, thanks guys.
Winds are supposed to be back today.
Calm right now though. |
| Topic: Hi All. |
genesound
Replies: 7
Views: 2164
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Tue Nov 26, 2024 1:25 am Subject: Hi All. |
| Best to you, Bob. |
| Topic: CB1100F parts book available? |
genesound
Replies: 3
Views: 2055
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Fri Oct 04, 2024 8:51 pm Subject: CB1100F parts book available? |
| Every online oem Honda motorcycle parts dealer has online parts diagrams. Most are about the same. |
| Topic: RIP APE founder Jay Eshbach |
genesound
Replies: 1
Views: 2300
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2024 8:19 pm Subject: RIP APE founder Jay Eshbach |
Oh my, I hadn't heard. Thanks Cary.
RIP Jay. Thanks for all you did. |
| Topic: One of these jokes might be funny... and I won the lottery |
genesound
Replies: 0
Views: 2247
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Mon Jan 29, 2024 1:37 am Subject: One of these jokes might be funny... and I won the lottery |
One of these jokes might be funny...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEACJV9n3QI - Brian Kiley
I won the lottery...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFCJLshbNdE - Bobby Tessel |
| Topic: how to soften old inlet rubbers |
genesound
Replies: 20
Views: 9005
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2024 9:19 pm Subject: how to soften old inlet rubbers |
Interesting: What is red rubber grease used for?Red Rubber Grease is used in the automotive industry in hydraulic and
braking systems to protect & lubricate rubber bushes, seals and o-rings.
It ... |
| Topic: how to soften old inlet rubbers |
genesound
Replies: 20
Views: 9005
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2024 9:07 pm Subject: how to soften old inlet rubbers |
OK
https://i.postimg.cc/fRbSdn8W/CASTROL-Red-Rubber-Grease.png |
| Topic: how to soften old inlet rubbers |
genesound
Replies: 20
Views: 9005
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2024 7:59 am Subject: how to soften old inlet rubbers |
The insulators never were too pliable even new in the 80s.
The real problem is that the head gets so hot they cook the insulators and make them brittle.
Then they crack easily when removing the ... |
| Topic: how to soften old inlet rubbers |
genesound
Replies: 20
Views: 9005
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2024 6:26 am Subject: how to soften old inlet rubbers |
Ha!
"Give it to Mikey. He won't eat it, he hates everything. Hey Mikey!! He Likes It!!" (Old TV commercial here in about 1971 ran for 12 years, longest of any commercial on US Broadcast ... |
| Topic: how to soften old inlet rubbers |
genesound
Replies: 20
Views: 9005
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2024 9:47 pm Subject: how to soften old inlet rubbers |
Yes, wintergreen oil will cause swelling and squishiness if you leave it on rubber or leave rubber in it too long. But if you're careful it can do wonders.
However, there is no free lunch. After t ... |
| Topic: Merry Christmas |
genesound
Replies: 6
Views: 2871
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Sat Dec 23, 2023 2:22 am Subject: Merry Christmas |
| Merry Christmas and may God bless each and every one. |
| Topic: Front Fairings |
genesound
Replies: 3
Views: 2114
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2023 4:51 pm Subject: Front Fairings |
| I'm sure if you ask around, someone will be glad to trade those bits with you, if all pieces on both bikes are in equivalent condition. |
| Topic: Front Fairings |
genesound
Replies: 3
Views: 2114
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2023 4:43 pm Subject: Front Fairings |
| Um Canada IS in America, but yes, US 11Fs have the bikini fairing and MPH speedos, Canadian 11fs have mickey mouse gauges, KPH speedo, round headlight, and no bikini fairing. |
| Topic: Back and Forth, Maine to Arizona... |
genesound
Replies: 97
Views: 39909
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2023 1:29 am Subject: Back and Forth, Maine to Arizona... |
| Arizona or Nevada sounds OK. Lake Havasu City is pretty fun if you like power boats! https://upstatelakelife.com/lake-living/ |
| Topic: Back and Forth, Maine to Arizona... |
genesound
Replies: 97
Views: 39909
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Forum: General Chit Chat
Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2023 1:38 am Subject: Back and Forth, Maine to Arizona... |
You know how to partaaayyy!
Bummer about the xmission. I'm telling you, every tranny I ever had was some kind of letdown.  |
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