01-06-2021, 12:24 AM
I'm in the process of making a video on CB1100 cost of ownership (2017 and on models) and while looking at the valve service intervals I compared them to the Royal Enfield 650. It will of had three valve services by the time the on EX/RS has one at 12K miles. They want one at the first service then every 6K miles. Granted it is 2 cylinders less and simple locknut and screw so nothing too onerous. The RE owners manual does have the cheek to state that the valve service is mandatory every year even if the bike has not achieved the mileage! I don't think many owners are going to fall for that one, it must be the version with the evaporating valve stems.