How To do your own 600 mile service

[GSAviator_imp]

While you're at it check fluid levels in clutch, brake and rear brake fluid reservoirs ( rear brake res is under seat right side)

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Btw your fuse box is right next to the rear brake res. Its good to know where it is before you have any electrical issues

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Our oil should be drained by now so let get to putting our bike back together. Take your drain plug, and new crush washer if necessary and start bolt into drain. After 2 or 3 treads stop and clean oil off surrounding area with a rag.


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Once clean run the bolt home by hand. Then tighten with ratchet and 17 mm socket. I snug mine up, but spec is 20 ft lbs I believe.


Next grab your new oil filter. Rub some fresh oil around the rubber o- ring and pour an ounce or two into the filter and roll it around.

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When ready to install, take your rag and make sure area around filter is clean.

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Install filter by hand and tighten down until it makes contact. Finish tightening by hand turning an additional 1/2 to 3/4 turn or until snug. Torque pec on it is Ft lbs if uou are so inclined.

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Now move to the right side of the bike. This bike has a pretty small fill so grab a funnel if you don't want oil everywhere.

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The CB calls for 4.1 qts with filter, 4.0 qts without of Honda 10 W30. I put an asterisk next to that figure. I poured 4 qts into mine ans it was slightly overfilled. Not so high it will cause an issue, but next time I'm putting in 3 qts 28 oz and checking it before adding any more.

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Replace your oil fill plug.

Now start the bike, immediately the red oil light will come on

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But it should go out in a second or two

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While the bike is warming up, check headlight, high and low beams, turn signals left and right, front and back, tail light, and brake light with hand and foot.

After running for 2 minutes. Turn the bike off and let it sit for 5 mins or so. Then check oil level in sight glass. It should be between the high and low mark. Anywhere in between is okay, but we all know you are going to try and make it dead even with the top mark, aren't you?

I admit it; I just can't help it.

[ron1100_imp]

Would you happen to have the OD & ID of this washer? I have a few washers from previous Honda bikes still laying around.

Heres another tip for you all. The crush washer for the drain plug Honda part # 94109-14000 costs $1.00 at my local motorcycle dealership ... but my 08 Honda Civic uses the exact same crush washer Honda part # 94109-14000 and they only charge 30 cents for it. While out riding stop at the car dealer and get a couple extras and keep them in your tool box just in case.

[the Ferret]

ID would be 14 mm or at least its for a 14 mm bolt. I could measure one in Thousandths I suppose if you need that with my caliper.

[ron1100_imp]

Duh, I knew that based on your mention in the preparation for oil drain plug removal. Thanks for the info.

[Jwayne_imp]

ID would be 14 mm or at least its for a 14 mm bolt. I could measure one in Thousandths I suppose if you need that with my caliper.

Ferret,

Thanks for the detailed write up you saved me at least $100.00. The shops in my area wanted between $140.00-$225.00. Once I heard those prices I decided I would take an hour of my time an do it myself.

[the Ferret]

You are welcome jwayne. They ask crazy money for an easy hours worth of work isn't it? Glad it was able to help someone.

[GSAviator_imp]

Thanks Ferret for posting. Much appreciated. We finally have great riding weather after a pretty cold/snowy early spring, and the miles are piling up now. Should get to it in a couple of days.

[mrhonda1987_imp]

Also, about the crush washers, my local dealer, Mason City Honda, has them for only 28 cents. I checked from the place I buy my Honda OEM auto parts from and they wanted 35 cents. Mason City Honda (motorcycles) only wanted 28 cents. And any OEM part is 20% off. Give them a look see.

[Tori oho_imp]

Hello there folks, I have been getting some info via the web on engine breakins, some sites recommend changing your oil at earlier intervals (200/500 miles) and using regular Dino oil so asto flush out the micro shrapnel from the new engine. Any thoughts on this?
Great site by the way!

[CBville_imp]

Excellent write up, thank you so much for your contribution! I don't want to start an oil discussion thread, but what brand/weight is everyone running?