What are some (uncommon) maintenance tips that not many people know about?

[the Ferret]

Lube the clutch pivot pin

http://www.cb1100forum.com/forum/showthr...p?tid=6755

Make sure your bars and levers are adjusted to fit you

http://www.cb1100forum.com/forum/showthr...p?tid=3636

Everyone should learn how to change their own oil and filter and perform basic safety checks incl checking chain tension and checking tire pressure
also there are 2 capped overflow hoses that need to be drained occasionally one under left foot peg and one under FI bodies
also learn where your fuses are and brake fluid reservoirs

http://www.cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=202

Adjust your headlight beam for most effectiveness

http://www.cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=905

Make sure your battery bolts are clean and tight

http://www.cb1100forum.com/forum/showthr...p?tid=4886

Check your air cleaner and either clean or replace

http://www.cb1100forum.com/forum/showthr...p?tid=1676

know how to replace your headlight bulb

http://www.cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=595

Learn how to set up your suspension properly

http://www.cb1100forum.com/forum/showthr...p?tid=2902