07-29-2018, 06:35 PM
(07-29-2018, 07:12 AM)MrJayGLA_imp Wrote: Hello Everyone,
I am a newbie to the world of CB1100s and recently bought a new 2017 CB1100EX and have a few questions that the manual cannot answer. I have owned lots of motorcycles but this is my first chain drive. The chain maintenance is a bit scary, but I want to learn so that basic motorcycle maintenance is not daunting anymore.
Here are my questions...
1. I have only 200 miles on my bike. Do new chains stretch out fast and require adjusting this fast? Should I adjust already?
2. What is the difference between the CB1100CA and the CB1100NA? They have different torques in the manual and it does not specify which bike I have.
3. What is the easiest technique for getting the bike onto the center stand?
I appreciate the help. Thanks in advance!
Left hand on the handlebar grip, right hand on the seat. Balance the bike, and push the stand lever down. Make sure that both legs of the centre stand are on the ground. Then, just stand on the lever, so all your weight pushes vertically down.
No jumping or any kind of "dance" is required. It will come up slowly and controlled.
I am a small guy (under 70kg), and I can do it with confidence.