10-31-2016, 12:12 PM
I've searched this forum and read several posts on oil, but I couldn't find an answer to this question: Does your CB1100 consume (burn) any oil? Mine does, although it is not noticeable (no smoke), and you can't smell it. I'm just past 12,000 miles. I run only the Honda brand 10W30 full synthetic motor oil, and I change it every 3,000 miles. I performed the first change at 500 miles. This motor was broken-in properly (I do not want to start another discussion about proper break-in procedures), it has never seen redline, and from what I read on this forum, I ride it pretty typically (meaning it rarely exceeds 5,000 RPM). Between the last two 3,000 mile oil change intervals my bike has consumed approximately one quart of oil (it actually consumed a little more than one quart the past 3,000 miles). There are NO oil leaks. I always allow the motor to warm-up for a minute before riding off, so in summary, I believe this motor was broken-in properly, has been properly maintained, and if anything, it has been babied. As a reference, my 1998 VFR800 has 100,000+ miles (this I have owned since new), and I have NEVER added a drop of oil between the same 3,000 mile oil change intervals. Also, the VRF typically runs about 50% higher RPM. So, are there any other CB1100's out there (mine is a 2014 dlx) that need to have oil periodically added to keep the level topped of?