04-27-2014, 09:21 PM
I'm arriving a bit late to this thread, but I'm a newbie and still scrolling through the many helpful threads.
I've been changing my own oil and filters for over 20 years on various bikes (used and new) and the tutorial made me smile with satisfaction as I read through it.
Great Job ferret
I couldn't have said it better.
When I first read this thread (this is my second time) my first thought was about warranty. In the past I always took my new bikes back to the dealer for the first service. After that I did everything myself except changing tires. I have plenty of tools and a bit of mechanical ability so I'm not afraid to get my hands dirty.
I was pleased to read in the owners manual that the warranty would not be voided if I did my own first service on the CB1100.
Phew, you guys had me going there for a minute
I always use whatever weight oil the manufacturer recommends in new bikes. 10W-40 Castrol has usually been my oil of choice and I was surprised to learn that 10W-30 is now the recommended weight and has been for a few years. Since it rarely gets above 30C (86F) around here (or even that high) I'm going to use 10W-30. Average temps are more like 25-26C (77- 79F).
I've been changing my own oil and filters for over 20 years on various bikes (used and new) and the tutorial made me smile with satisfaction as I read through it.
Great Job ferret
I couldn't have said it better.When I first read this thread (this is my second time) my first thought was about warranty. In the past I always took my new bikes back to the dealer for the first service. After that I did everything myself except changing tires. I have plenty of tools and a bit of mechanical ability so I'm not afraid to get my hands dirty.
I was pleased to read in the owners manual that the warranty would not be voided if I did my own first service on the CB1100.
Phew, you guys had me going there for a minute
I always use whatever weight oil the manufacturer recommends in new bikes. 10W-40 Castrol has usually been my oil of choice and I was surprised to learn that 10W-30 is now the recommended weight and has been for a few years. Since it rarely gets above 30C (86F) around here (or even that high) I'm going to use 10W-30. Average temps are more like 25-26C (77- 79F).