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RE: How many miles will CB last? - Tortuga_imp - 04-21-2014

Ferret, I have no doubt in my mind I will die long before you.

I never thought I'd make 30 after losing my best mate aged 17.

I've kinda lived like every day were my last for a good many decades as a result.

You'll outlive me buddy. Big Grin

RE: How many miles will CB last? - Pterodactyl_imp - 04-21-2014

ferret, don't be a pessimist. From that photo you and your son could be brothers! I just tell the girls I am 25 and have led a hard life Smile
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Back to the topic. "Last Blast", at 29000kms is barely run in. I agree with previous that if you keep the CB well maintained, particularly regular oil and filter changes, then the chances are you can hand it down as a true classic.

Cheers

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RE: How many miles will CB last? - 12cb96vfr_imp - 04-21-2014

as understressed as this motor is, 100k will be nothing

RE: How many miles will CB last? - sanoke_imp - 04-21-2014

I've personally put over 100,000 miles on three different bikes.

1982 Yamaha 550 Maxim
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2004 Honda Shadow 1100
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2008 Suzuki V-Strom 650
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I've got over 10,000 on my CB1100 and I see absolutely no reason why I shouldn't get well over 100,000 on it too.

RE: How many miles will CB last? - the Ferret - 04-21-2014

Wow sanoak, i'm impressed!

That was also 3 different manufacturers. Incredible.

RE: How many miles will CB last? - OldF7Guy_imp - 04-21-2014

Very impressive Sanoke! Any of them give you any major trouble in those miles?

RE: How many miles will CB last? - Pterodactyl_imp - 04-21-2014

(04-21-2014, 10:08 PM)OldF7Guy_imp Wrote: Very impressive Sanoke! Any of them give you any major trouble in those miles?

Agreed, very impressive.

Cheers

RE: How many miles will CB last? - sanoke_imp - 04-22-2014

(04-21-2014, 10:08 PM)OldF7Guy_imp Wrote: Very impressive Sanoke! Any of them give you any major trouble in those miles?
Nothing major. Couple of starters on the Maxim, a stator and fuel pump on the Shadow, a water pump on the V-Strom. Other than that, it was just normal maintenance stuff. I do oil changes and tuneups on a very regular basis and just ride them.
(04-21-2014, 09:56 PM)The ferret_imp Wrote: Wow sanoak, i'm impressed!

That was also 3 different manufacturers. Incredible.

Thanks! I've had a lot more bikes than just those three but I have to say, nothing beats Japanese engineering in my book.

RE: How many miles will CB last? - The Spaceman_imp - 04-22-2014

At least 8,854.

RE: How many miles will CB last? - Tortuga_imp - 04-22-2014

(04-22-2014, 05:05 AM)The Spaceman_imp Wrote: At least 8,854.

Lol, love it. Big Grin

In fact I wish I'd thought of that.

Although 542 isn't quite as impressive on this particular thread.