Venting RE: 2014 CB1100

[michael1954]

So, I finally found a 2014 CB1100 in Phoenix Arizona for $6,500 The pictures and the description looked fine. So, I flew in from California on Tuesday and went to pick up the bike. That's when the "not so fun" experience started.

The bike had 8,100 miles and it did look like it was garaged for its whole life but the previous owner did not treat it well. The tank had all kinds of swirls and minor scratches that I think I can buff out. The PUIG windscreen was yellowed with many many scratches and the oil was low. The exhaust was yellowed severely. The dealer added some oil and I took off on the bike to my hotel. As I was riding to my hotel, I felt the throttle grip spinning around the throttle tube. I couldn't get full power out of the bike and felt uneasy. As soon as I got to my hotel. I pulled on the Oxford throttle grip and it slid right off! Strike two for this dealer. I did some research and got some Gorilla glue and reglued it and that seemed to fix it.

So, I head out at 5 in the morning to ride 400 miles back to California. The initial couple hundred miles felt good but I was noticed that the fuel gauge was flashing at me when I had just over a gallon of fuel remaining (haven't read the manual yet but I guess this is how it works on this bike). I had major range anxiety at first because I was riding through the desert where gas stations were about 35 miles apart. I finally got used to the fuel gauge and moved on. However, I also noticed a lot of vibration when I applied the front brake at speeds over 45 mph. Don't know if it's the discs or the pads.

About the last one hundred miles the bike started feeling a little sluggish and it didn't seem like a fueling issue. I made it home safely and got on the ground to look at the chain. Upon inspection the center stand was rubbing against the chain. The bump stop on the Delkevic exhaust had rotated enough to eliminate the gap between the chain and center stand. It must have been doing it for a while because the chain cut a 1/4-inch groove in the center stand. So, the chain could have broken at any time and killed me.

So, the bike is home and safe now and I have a lot of work to do. I need to get a new chain, new sprockets, new brake pads, oil change, brake fluid flush, tightening of exhaust clamps, checking torque values on every nut and bolt, and a full detail. I am going to try the tinfoil and vinegar solution to clean the yellowing exhaust cleaned. I welcome any suggestions on any additional checks I should jump on.

The bike was very fun to ride and I am still really glad I purchased it. However, that was too much excitement for my 55-year-old body and I think I used one of my nine lives on the ride.

Thanks for letting me vent.

I have one for sale that is an awesome ride and ready to ride!
https://corpuschristi.craigslist.org/mcy...48183.html