Valve Adjustment Intervals

[2017EX_imp]

I would love to change the oil myself at the 600 mile mark. I can easily document it as suggested. But the service manual also calls for certain inspections at that point. What would not having them done by an authorized Honda mechanic do to the warranty?

I dont know what other inspections your 2014 manual calls for at the 600 mile mark, but the manual for my 2017 only calls for an oil and filter change. Off hand, the only thing I can think of at 600 miles that probably should be checked might be chain slack and you should be able to check and adjust that if necessary yourself.

[the Ferret]

Always a good idea at first service to check chain tension, tire pressures, check fluid levels (rear brake mc is hidden under the seat) operation of switches, that all lights are working properly, throttle free play is in spec and just generally throw a wrench on various nuts and bolts to make sure nothing is loose, particularly battery, front axle etc .. you know, just a general check over

btw a 600 mile service at the shop would probably be a oil and filter change, check chain tension and tire pressures. That would be about it.

[2017EX_imp]

Agree 100% with the Ferrets good advice. Bear in mind that many of these items really should be frequently checked not just at warranty service intervals, but also on a regular basis as a pre ride check list. In particular, I check tire pressure every 10 days or so, lights, horn, clutch and front brake fluid levels at the sight glasses, and oil level at the sight glass after warm up. Chain maybe once a month after initial stretch/break in, and proper adjustment.

[KiowaEagle_imp]

I would love to change the oil myself at the 600 mile mark. I can easily document it as suggested. But the service manual also calls for certain inspections at that point. What would not having them done by an authorized Honda mechanic do to the warranty?

I dont know what other inspections your 2014 manual calls for at the 600 mile mark, but the manual for my 2017 only calls for an oil and filter change. Off hand, the only thing I can think of at 600 miles that probably should be checked might be chain slack and you should be able to check and adjust that if necessary yourself.

I dont know what other inspections your 2014 manual calls for at the 600 mile mark, but the manual for my 2017 only calls for an oil and filter change. Off hand, the only thing I can think of at 600 miles that probably should be checked might be chain slack and you should be able to check and adjust that if necessary yourself.
Had to get home from work to check the manual. This is for the 2014 at 600 miles. The schedule calls for inspection of engine idle speed, brake system, nuts bolts and fasteners & steering head bearings and of course changing the oil. I was just wondering if Honda is ok with the owner making those inspections instead of an authorized mechanic for warranty purposes.

Most of these inspections they list as Intermediate, they recommend service by dealer but you can do it if mechanically skilled and have the right tools. The steering head bearings they list as technical and should be done by the dealer.

[Lord Popgun]

The answer is yes. Been US law for a long time. Magnuson-Moss act: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnuson...rranty_Act

Most of us here have done our own maintenance since day one. Just keep receipts for the oil and filter.

If the steering head bearing need adjustment (haven’t seen ANY reports of it), well it might be best for most to use the dealer for that. Its a tad involved, but not rocket science.

[KiowaEagle_imp]

Yea, that's not something I would not try on my own but I'm sure if there was a problem there it would be pretty evident.

I'm no mechanic but that being said I've turned more wrenches than the average guy, just not on bikes. I will say the first thing I thought to myself when I saw this bike was "Look at that, the oil filters right in the front there, easy to get to".

[PowerDubs_imp]

Yea- easiest thing to change the oil on that I’ve ever seen.


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[2017EX_imp]

I would love to change the oil myself at the 600 mile mark. I can easily document it as suggested. But the service manual also calls for certain inspections at that point. What would not having them done by an authorized Honda mechanic do to the warranty?

I dont know what other inspections your 2014 manual calls for at the 600 mile mark, but the manual for my 2017 only calls for an oil and filter change. Off hand, the only thing I can think of at 600 miles that probably should be checked might be chain slack and you should be able to check and adjust that if necessary yourself.

I dont know what other inspections your 2014 manual calls for at the 600 mile mark, but the manual for my 2017 only calls for an oil and filter change. Off hand, the only thing I can think of at 600 miles that probably should be checked might be chain slack and you should be able to check and adjust that if necessary yourself.
Had to get home from work to check the manual. This is for the 2014 at 600 miles. The schedule calls for inspection of engine idle speed, brake system, nuts bolts and fasteners & steering head bearings and of course changing the oil. I was just wondering if Honda is ok with the owner making those inspections instead of an authorized mechanic for warranty purposes.

Most of these inspections they list as Intermediate, they recommend service by dealer but you can do it if mechanically skilled and have the right tools. The steering head bearings they list as technical and should be done by the dealer.

I dont know what other inspections your 2014 manual calls for at the 600 mile mark, but the manual for my 2017 only calls for an oil and filter change. Off hand, the only thing I can think of at 600 miles that probably should be checked might be chain slack and you should be able to check and adjust that if necessary yourself.
Had to get home from work to check the manual. This is for the 2014 at 600 miles. The schedule calls for inspection of engine idle speed, brake system, nuts bolts and fasteners & steering head bearings and of course changing the oil. I was just wondering if Honda is ok with the owner making those inspections instead of an authorized mechanic for warranty purposes.

Most of these inspections they list as Intermediate, they recommend service by dealer but you can do it if mechanically skilled and have the right tools. The steering head bearings they list as technical and should be done by the dealer.
Hmmm, lots of items eliminated between 2014 and 2017 for warranty maintenance. Personally I would not want to mess with the steering head bearings, and I am guessing it may be a torque check. The rest of the stuff on the list is pretty simple and would not take much shop time, so if you did the oil, filter, and crush washer change yourself, you would probably still save a fair amount of time and dough. BTW, Happy Birthday!

[Cormanus]

So, taking all the info we have, who has the longest interval on valve checks where the valves were still in spec? 25K+ miles?

DaSwami,

My memory is far from perfect, but I recall only two reports of valve adjustments, both made by dealers and both in early in the bike's life in circumstances the owners regarded as dodgy. We've three members I know of with over 100,000 kms on their bikes and no report of problems.

As I think I've mentioned I've got 86,000 kms on my CB and have had 5 checks—I didn't worry about the 6th at 72,000 kms. I've had no problems.

[DaSwami_imp]

Cormanus, that is awesome to hear, and a testament to the quality of the valvetrain and the valve seats that Honda put into this thing. The best valve adjustment interval is the one you practically never have to do!