It was cold & wet, but worth it.

[cptseawolf]

I got my Cb-1 in December, and haven't been able to ride it.

yesterday i changed the oil and filter, sunk the rear tail light..and a few other knick nacks...and couldn't resist.

took her for my first spin on her, only a couple times around the block....but it was awesome.

come on warm weather


for those that don't remember:

[ptlcb1]

I know what you mean!  I started mine up a few days ago, just to hear it run!  Sat on it and got in my race tuck, thinking I was about to win the World Championship!!!  LOL

[clarkdw]

In the past week I have been out for two short rides on the ZX6R as the CB-1 doesn't have insurance right now. It was certainly worth the cold to have a little run. If it was the CB-1 I would have stayed out much longer as I have a plug wired in for my heated vest and it is much nicer to ride when the roads are dirty.

My biggest fear on the Kawi is the ease with which it spins the rear tire.  I feel like I have to tip toe very gently.

We will have to get together at some point this summer cptseawolf. It is really rare to see even 1 CB-1 here let alone a pair. Mine is the only one I have ever seen in person since I have had it.

I'll bet your snow is pretty much gone now, right?

[REgina CB-1]

I was able to put 9 km on mine last week. Going through serious withdrawl now as I'm waiting for paint and accessories b4 i can get it back together and ride again.

Hey clark, can you tell us/show us how you did the wiring for your vest. I need to do that too.

[cptseawolf]

In the past week I have been out for two short rides on the ZX6R as the CB-1 doesn't have insurance right now. It was certainly worth the cold to have a little run. If it was the CB-1 I would have stayed out much longer as I have a plug wired in for my heated vest and it is much nicer to ride when the roads are dirty.

My biggest fear on the Kawi is the ease with which it spins the rear tire.  I feel like I have to tip toe very gently.

We will have to get together at some point this summer cptseawolf. It is really rare to see even 1 CB-1 here let alone a pair. Mine is the only one I have ever seen in person since I have had it.

I'll bet your snow is pretty much gone now, right?

yep almost no snow....

2....? why not 3!.... My buddy has one too!

[clarkdw]

I was able to put 9 km on mine last week. Going through serious withdrawl now as I'm waiting for paint and accessories b4 i can get it back together and ride again.

Hey clark, can you tell us/show us how you did the wiring for your vest. I need to do that too.

My vest came with a two pin plug on about 2ft of wire. I added a crimp on connector to the end of each wire big enough to put on the battery terminal screws and put them directly to the battery. I ran the wire fastened with nylon tie raps under the seat and left it tucked just under the front corner of the seat where I could access it and plug in the matching plug on my vest. The positive wire has a small fuse holder in it for safety. Another benefit is that it is the same plug as many battery tenders have so I was ready for that without removing the seat.

If you have ever ridden with a heated vest I don't need to tell you how good they are. If not then I HIGHLY reccommend them. I have ridden for up to two hours in below freezing weather, strong winds and snow. I was not sitting on the couch comfortable but neither was I so cold as to regret having done it. I wear insulated construction gloves when it is so cold and long underwear under my leathers also but it is the heated vest that makes the most difference. Keep the core warm and the rest is tolerable.

[mrbones]

Nice bike and you are brave for getting out in the cold. Its 82 degrees here today. Time for a ride. Gotta love Florida!

[cptseawolf]

well drove around for maybe an hour today. love this machine.

wind blast on the hwy is a lil annoying though. but thats it

[clarkdw]

well drove around for maybe an hour today. love this machine.

wind blast on the hwy is a lil annoying though. but thats it

Try wearing ear plugs. If I don't wear em I start to get fatigued after about half an hour. With em I am comfortable all day long.

It won't help the buffetting around but it feels like it does.

[REgina CB-1]

Or try noise-cancelling earplug style headphones (by JVC) if you're in to listening to your mp3 player while you ride.