02-25-2024, 01:32 AM
(02-25-2024, 12:23 AM)m in sc_imp Wrote: why cant you do the 1100 yourself? just get in there.
My first thought upon reading your comment was, "yeah, right, it's a different story on the CB compared to..."
And then I stopped myself because I realized I'm basing this notion that a valve inspection is particularly difficult on the CB1100 because I think I've read others have said so in this forum. But is it?
If a CB1100 valve check is more "difficult" than the procedure for other bikes, then...why? Is it simply more time consuming because there are more steps, for example? Or does one have to be more precise / careful with a certain procedure? Are specialty tools required?
My experience with valve checks: did it 4 or 5 times on my KLR650 always guided by knowledgeable KLR-ists at "tech days" (fun!), involved replacing shims. By the fourth time it seemed somewhat easy. Did it just one time on my RE INT650--valve cover removal for both of these was the hardest part. For the RE, easy to adjust, easy access once you get to them. And just recently on my DR650 which has super easy access to the valves, but the hard part is dealing with angles to hold adjusters in place as you tighten down, better tools next time will help, and I've already ordered a few feeler guages made specifically for the DR which will simplify things.
With service manuel, youtube videos, asking questions on forums, taking pictures, making notes as I went along...they all seemed do-able and I'm no mechanic. For those who have done it, what's different about the valve checks for the CB1100?
Cost to have it done seems to vary. An independent garage I like did the CB inspection for me at 14k miles. No adjustment necessary. The charged about $700, but that included oil/filter change, chain adjustment, brake / clutch fluid flush, new spark plugs and I think a few other things I can't remember.