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(04-15-2021, 05:33 PM)max_imp Wrote: NEW MEMBERS TIPS;
1 Be aware that k&n oil filters with a hex nut are prone to sudden failure spilling oil under the rear tyre and loosing oil pressure as a result, reported by several members.
http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=16756
2 Ticking noise after oil change, if the oil is replaced by oil other than 10w30 it is possible the harmonic balancer becomes a bit more " rattleyer " , nothing to worry about but something that comes up in conversation from time to time.
3 The cb1100 is very capable of reaching well in excess of 200 000 km's as some members have reported.
4 Valve clearance is not a high priority in this engine, according to the accumulated spread sheet the first check is advised at around 30 000 km. have a look and inform yourself of what others have found over time.
http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=14124
5 There can be some oil weeping from the valve cover, several members have this and it is not a leak but you can check if any of the bolts are loose by checking anti-clockwise with a light amount of movement but don't try to tighten them up, these bolts have a "shoulder" which bottoms out and prevents over tightening the valve cover, are likely to break or damage the thread and it is very expensive to repair as there are no spare parts except a complete new cylinder head.
6 Oil level checks should be done according to the manual; check the oil level after the engine has warmed up, shut off and left on the centerstand for 5 minutes, any sooner and the oil may not have settled enough to have an accurate indication in the oil level window, if over filled let the engine cool, place an oil pan under the drainplug and slowly undo the drain plug until the oil starts to flow into the pan, after enough oil has been drained replace the plug and correct the oil level.
Do not re-use the drained oil, it's not worth the risk of contamination for 5 dollar's worth of oil.
7 Emergency cutoff switch failure; we have had the occasional problem with the red engine stop switch on the right handle bar, symptoms are sweeping meters but no fuel pump priming the system as usual on startup - AND - the start button does not operate.
This is a result of moisture in the switch and can sometimes be temporarily fixed by rocking the switch on and off in an attempt to clean the contacts.
It is good practice to operate this switch from time to time to keep these contacts clean and check proper operation and no, you won't wear it out this way.
This is meant to be just a short list of re-occurring questions and by no means covers all situations but these may be interesting topics to be aware off that could be of help to the newer members of the cb1100 forum, we welcome all questions and discussions though but it could be a heads up initially based on previous experiences.
Looks like I have it. I just used Shell Rotella T6 Full Synthetic 5W-40 and some Ticking metal noise is from the left side of the engine. Is the harmonic balancer located there?
The noise is not very loud but I noticed it...
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(04-18-2021, 04:15 AM)michael1954_imp Wrote: (04-15-2021, 05:33 PM)max_imp Wrote: NEW MEMBERS TIPS;
1 Be aware that k&n oil filters with a hex nut are prone to sudden failure spilling oil under the rear tyre and loosing oil pressure as a result, reported by several members.
http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=16756
2 Ticking noise after oil change, if the oil is replaced by oil other than 10w30 it is possible the harmonic balancer becomes a bit more " rattleyer " , nothing to worry about but something that comes up in conversation from time to time.
3 The cb1100 is very capable of reaching well in excess of 200 000 km's as some members have reported.
4 Valve clearance is not a high priority in this engine, according to the accumulated spread sheet the first check is advised at around 30 000 km. have a look and inform yourself of what others have found over time.
http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=14124
5 There can be some oil weeping from the valve cover, several members have this and it is not a leak but you can check if any of the bolts are loose by checking anti-clockwise with a light amount of movement but don't try to tighten them up, these bolts have a "shoulder" which bottoms out and prevents over tightening the valve cover, are likely to break or damage the thread and it is very expensive to repair as there are no spare parts except a complete new cylinder head.
6 Oil level checks should be done according to the manual; check the oil level after the engine has warmed up, shut off and left on the centerstand for 5 minutes, any sooner and the oil may not have settled enough to have an accurate indication in the oil level window, if over filled let the engine cool, place an oil pan under the drainplug and slowly undo the drain plug until the oil starts to flow into the pan, after enough oil has been drained replace the plug and correct the oil level.
Do not re-use the drained oil, it's not worth the risk of contamination for 5 dollar's worth of oil.
7 Emergency cutoff switch failure; we have had the occasional problem with the red engine stop switch on the right handle bar, symptoms are sweeping meters but no fuel pump priming the system as usual on startup - AND - the start button does not operate.
This is a result of moisture in the switch and can sometimes be temporarily fixed by rocking the switch on and off in an attempt to clean the contacts.
It is good practice to operate this switch from time to time to keep these contacts clean and check proper operation and no, you won't wear it out this way.
This is meant to be just a short list of re-occurring questions and by no means covers all situations but these may be interesting topics to be aware off that could be of help to the newer members of the cb1100 forum, we welcome all questions and discussions though but it could be a heads up initially based on previous experiences. As for #7...am I the only one here that turns off their bikes with it. I have been doing this for years. Too lazy to reach for the key I guess.
Our .02¢
Many years ago, either in a MSF class or reading somewhere, we learned that routinely using the kill switch would develop muscle memory, the result of which would be that in the event that a true emergency shutdown was necessary for whatever reason, use of the kill switch to do so would be a quick & natural reflex, without removing either hand from the handlebars.
Good Ridin'
slmjim & Z1BEBE
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(10-28-2023, 09:52 PM)slmjim n Z1BEBE_imp Wrote: (04-18-2021, 04:15 AM)michael1954_imp Wrote: (04-15-2021, 05:33 PM)max_imp Wrote: NEW MEMBERS TIPS;
1 Be aware that k&n oil filters with a hex nut are prone to sudden failure spilling oil under the rear tyre and loosing oil pressure as a result, reported by several members.
http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=16756
2 Ticking noise after oil change, if the oil is replaced by oil other than 10w30 it is possible the harmonic balancer becomes a bit more " rattleyer " , nothing to worry about but something that comes up in conversation from time to time.
3 The cb1100 is very capable of reaching well in excess of 200 000 km's as some members have reported.
4 Valve clearance is not a high priority in this engine, according to the accumulated spread sheet the first check is advised at around 30 000 km. have a look and inform yourself of what others have found over time.
http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=14124
5 There can be some oil weeping from the valve cover, several members have this and it is not a leak but you can check if any of the bolts are loose by checking anti-clockwise with a light amount of movement but don't try to tighten them up, these bolts have a "shoulder" which bottoms out and prevents over tightening the valve cover, are likely to break or damage the thread and it is very expensive to repair as there are no spare parts except a complete new cylinder head.
6 Oil level checks should be done according to the manual; check the oil level after the engine has warmed up, shut off and left on the centerstand for 5 minutes, any sooner and the oil may not have settled enough to have an accurate indication in the oil level window, if over filled let the engine cool, place an oil pan under the drainplug and slowly undo the drain plug until the oil starts to flow into the pan, after enough oil has been drained replace the plug and correct the oil level.
Do not re-use the drained oil, it's not worth the risk of contamination for 5 dollar's worth of oil.
7 Emergency cutoff switch failure; we have had the occasional problem with the red engine stop switch on the right handle bar, symptoms are sweeping meters but no fuel pump priming the system as usual on startup - AND - the start button does not operate.
This is a result of moisture in the switch and can sometimes be temporarily fixed by rocking the switch on and off in an attempt to clean the contacts.
It is good practice to operate this switch from time to time to keep these contacts clean and check proper operation and no, you won't wear it out this way.
This is meant to be just a short list of re-occurring questions and by no means covers all situations but these may be interesting topics to be aware off that could be of help to the newer members of the cb1100 forum, we welcome all questions and discussions though but it could be a heads up initially based on previous experiences. As for #7...am I the only one here that turns off their bikes with it. I have been doing this for years. Too lazy to reach for the key I guess.
Our .02¢
Many years ago, either in a MSF class or reading somewhere, we learned that routinely using the kill switch would develop muscle memory, the result of which would be that in the event that a true emergency shutdown was necessary for whatever reason, use of the kill switch to do so would be a quick & natural reflex, without removing either hand from the handlebars.
Good Ridin'
slmjim & Z1BEBE
Our .02¢
Many years ago, either in a MSF class or reading somewhere, we learned that routinely using the kill switch would develop muscle memory, the result of which would be that in the event that a true emergency shutdown was necessary for whatever reason, use of the kill switch to do so would be a quick & natural reflex, without removing either hand from the handlebars.
Good Ridin'
slmjim & Z1BEBE
I am in agreement with this old school practice. Was trained the same way a long, long time ago.
Just remember to turn off the ignition before walking away or battery you may not have, yeah.
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(10-28-2023, 11:35 PM)GoldOxide_imp Wrote: (10-28-2023, 09:52 PM)slmjim n Z1BEBE_imp Wrote: (04-18-2021, 04:15 AM)michael1954_imp Wrote: (04-15-2021, 05:33 PM)max_imp Wrote: NEW MEMBERS TIPS;
1 Be aware that k&n oil filters with a hex nut are prone to sudden failure spilling oil under the rear tyre and loosing oil pressure as a result, reported by several members.
http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=16756
2 Ticking noise after oil change, if the oil is replaced by oil other than 10w30 it is possible the harmonic balancer becomes a bit more " rattleyer " , nothing to worry about but something that comes up in conversation from time to time.
3 The cb1100 is very capable of reaching well in excess of 200 000 km's as some members have reported.
4 Valve clearance is not a high priority in this engine, according to the accumulated spread sheet the first check is advised at around 30 000 km. have a look and inform yourself of what others have found over time.
http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=14124
5 There can be some oil weeping from the valve cover, several members have this and it is not a leak but you can check if any of the bolts are loose by checking anti-clockwise with a light amount of movement but don't try to tighten them up, these bolts have a "shoulder" which bottoms out and prevents over tightening the valve cover, are likely to break or damage the thread and it is very expensive to repair as there are no spare parts except a complete new cylinder head.
6 Oil level checks should be done according to the manual; check the oil level after the engine has warmed up, shut off and left on the centerstand for 5 minutes, any sooner and the oil may not have settled enough to have an accurate indication in the oil level window, if over filled let the engine cool, place an oil pan under the drainplug and slowly undo the drain plug until the oil starts to flow into the pan, after enough oil has been drained replace the plug and correct the oil level.
Do not re-use the drained oil, it's not worth the risk of contamination for 5 dollar's worth of oil.
7 Emergency cutoff switch failure; we have had the occasional problem with the red engine stop switch on the right handle bar, symptoms are sweeping meters but no fuel pump priming the system as usual on startup - AND - the start button does not operate.
This is a result of moisture in the switch and can sometimes be temporarily fixed by rocking the switch on and off in an attempt to clean the contacts.
It is good practice to operate this switch from time to time to keep these contacts clean and check proper operation and no, you won't wear it out this way.
This is meant to be just a short list of re-occurring questions and by no means covers all situations but these may be interesting topics to be aware off that could be of help to the newer members of the cb1100 forum, we welcome all questions and discussions though but it could be a heads up initially based on previous experiences. As for #7...am I the only one here that turns off their bikes with it. I have been doing this for years. Too lazy to reach for the key I guess.
Our .02¢
Many years ago, either in a MSF class or reading somewhere, we learned that routinely using the kill switch would develop muscle memory, the result of which would be that in the event that a true emergency shutdown was necessary for whatever reason, use of the kill switch to do so would be a quick & natural reflex, without removing either hand from the handlebars.
Good Ridin'
slmjim & Z1BEBE
Our .02¢
Many years ago, either in a MSF class or reading somewhere, we learned that routinely using the kill switch would develop muscle memory, the result of which would be that in the event that a true emergency shutdown was necessary for whatever reason, use of the kill switch to do so would be a quick & natural reflex, without removing either hand from the handlebars.
Good Ridin'
slmjim & Z1BEBE
I am in agreement with this old school practice. Was trained the same way a long, long time ago.
Just remember to turn off the ignition before walking away or battery you may not have, yeah.
Our .02¢
Many years ago, either in a MSF class or reading somewhere, we learned that routinely using the kill switch would develop muscle memory, the result of which would be that in the event that a true emergency shutdown was necessary for whatever reason, use of the kill switch to do so would be a quick & natural reflex, without removing either hand from the handlebars.
Good Ridin'
slmjim & Z1BEBE
I am in agreement with this old school practice. Was trained the same way a long, long time ago.
Just remember to turn off the ignition before walking away or battery you may not have, yeah.
+2 , old school updated to present conditions is the best!!
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... it also helps ensure that you know your [emergency] kill switch still works.
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