12-29-2017, 04:23 AM
(12-28-2017, 11:00 AM)SportsterDoc_imp Wrote:(12-28-2017, 06:40 AM)Haystack_imp Wrote: My 2013 CB1100 just turned 74,800 miles and for the winter I decided that it was time for some maintenance.
1) Fuel pump which really started to noticeably "whine" at 25,000 miles and which had degraded performance to the point where the motor was surging under load, needed attention. The Honda technician recommended replacing only the fuel filter, but since they can be replaced as a unit and I didn't consider that the filter was causing the annoying "whine", the pump/filter were replaced. The shop discounted $120.00 (or so they told me) for that unit for a cost of $448.00.
2) Original brake pads replaced (front 2 sets) $141.00, (rear set) $38.00
3) Fork seals $37.00
4 Hours labor @ $68.00 per hour = $272.00
Total including shop supplies = $963.63
All parts were OEM. The only other work I've had done on the bike were chain and sprockets at 54,000 miles. New air filter replacement at 50,000 mi. The valves were checked at 18,000 miles and within spec, no adjustments needed (I'll have them checked again at 100,000 miles). Original plugs are still in use. The bike runs great now and the annoying whine is gone.
I'm looking forward to ice-free roads and warmer weather next spring.
Happy New Year everyone!
How do they look?
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How do they look?
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I pulled the plugs for the first time at 50,000 mi. and they looked excellent. Two needed re-gapped and I reinstalled them using a little Permatex anti-seize.
They were relatively easy to remove but I agree that it doesn't hurt to periodically check them. It also seems that many folks have a tendency to overtighten plugs. Tightening to proper torque specs is essential.
My goal is to run them to 100,000 mi. and report their condition as well as valve clearances at that time.