06-09-2026, 04:15 PM
Your bike is like mine, 2014, 11400 miles. I got new tires 2-3 years ago.
Just today I put in new spark plugs, besides any miles, I don’t like them sitting in place for 10+ years. The actual tips didn’t look too bad, fairly minor discoloration. The metal body was slightly corroded & tarnished. A few years ago I inspected the 2 outer plugs the added the anti-seize.
Just a few things of note, I did watch a video then read about the process. The gas tank removal wasn’t too bad. I ended up attaching a small rope around the fuel line to disconnect, to a secure object. This allowed me to pull on the tank while I squeezed the clip to unfasten the line. I think I saw the method on a video.
More importantly, there was a few small stones & other particles around the base of the plugs. It doesn’t take much over the course of 10 years. I used dental picks, blown air, and a shop vac to clean the area before plug removal. I took more time doing so than I imagine the average shop would do, yeah, maybe they’d be faster, more efficient. I think that’s the main reason for tank removal, clean around the plugs.
Things went back together more smoothly. I think in general, the CB-1100 is a great bike requiring just modest maintenance.
Just today I put in new spark plugs, besides any miles, I don’t like them sitting in place for 10+ years. The actual tips didn’t look too bad, fairly minor discoloration. The metal body was slightly corroded & tarnished. A few years ago I inspected the 2 outer plugs the added the anti-seize.
Just a few things of note, I did watch a video then read about the process. The gas tank removal wasn’t too bad. I ended up attaching a small rope around the fuel line to disconnect, to a secure object. This allowed me to pull on the tank while I squeezed the clip to unfasten the line. I think I saw the method on a video.
More importantly, there was a few small stones & other particles around the base of the plugs. It doesn’t take much over the course of 10 years. I used dental picks, blown air, and a shop vac to clean the area before plug removal. I took more time doing so than I imagine the average shop would do, yeah, maybe they’d be faster, more efficient. I think that’s the main reason for tank removal, clean around the plugs.
Things went back together more smoothly. I think in general, the CB-1100 is a great bike requiring just modest maintenance.