New Purchase Questions

[cbdtran_imp]

Greetings, I think I'm getting close to purchasing the 1100 from a dealer several hundred miles from home and have a couple questions.
1. I have read per Owners Manual break in is 300 miles, does it mention RPM limitation are just the usual stuff like no full throttle?
2. What must be removed to gain access to battery terminals?
3. I'm thinking of a 4x1 exhaust system like the K or Yoshimura, do they both keep center stand and easy access for maintenance........is there a good 4x1 chrome system out there?
Thanks and I apologize if these questions have been asked before.

Owner Manual doesn't state when break in period end, except it says in the first 300 miles: never run the bike at full throttle and don't brake hard. It states first oil / filter change at 600 miles.

If you intend to buy the bike, put down some deposit and tell the dealer NOT to let anyone to ride it. I talked to a guy who test ride this bike at 100MPH because he wants fun but not own it.

I use the bike gently ** under ** 4K RPM (70 MPH) in the first 600 miles, then more aggressively in the next 1.5K at 5K RPM max (85 MPH) I will change oil only again at 2K miles, then oi/filter change according to manual. My bike now at 1.2K miles is velvet smooth up to 6K (briefly) no vibration detected.

Honda recommends to shift the bike at 15, 20, 25 and 30 mph at 2, 3, 4 and 5th gear, implies gentle use and better gas mileage.

next year, I hear Honda offers more choice of color. This year only candy red color scheme is the most beautiful in my opinion, also candy red is classic Honda color.


Owner Manual doesn't state when break in period end, except it says in the first 300 miles: never run the bike at full throttle and don't brake hard. It states first oil / filter change at 600 miles.

If you intend to buy the bike, put down some deposit and tell the dealer NOT to let anyone to ride it. I talked to a guy who test ride this bike at 100MPH because he wants fun but not own it.

I use the bike gently ** under ** 4K RPM (70 MPH) in the first 600 miles, then more aggressively in the next 1.5K at 5K RPM max (85 MPH) I will change oil only again at 2K miles, then oi/filter change according to manual. My bike now at 1.2K miles is velvet smooth up to 6K (briefly) no vibration detected.

Honda recommends to shift the bike at 15, 20, 25 and 30 mph at 2, 3, 4 and 5th gear, implies gentle use and better gas mileage.

next year, I hear Honda offers more choice of color. This year only candy red color scheme is the most beautiful in my opinion, also candy red is classic Honda color.

[Randy B]

There is one screw and one push pin holding in the tray. The push pin you just push the middle of the circle in and it pops loose, you can then pull it out. Push the middle back up to rest and then stick in hole and push middle down agin to lock. Screw is a phillips. I installed a battery tender pigtail on mine, which also can power my mini air compressor for flat repairs, or with n adapter power my gps that I never use.

The oil filter fits a lot of the Hondas and the part number is listed on the first page of the how to do your own 600 mie service thread.

As far as break in, vary the engine peed, take back roads home, don't drone for 100 on the freeway. You will be fine.

I guess I won't tell you how I broke mine in then.

[cbfan_imp]

Is the seat hinged like the original CB's or bolted?

[Rolls_imp]

Neither... It slides back and lifts off once you unlock it.

[CB4ME_imp]

Also - you dont what to play "Marc Marquez" on brand new tires. The dealer will usually tell you to take it easy for the 1st 100 miles or so.

[cbfan_imp]

In your purchase price what are most paying for dealer prep, shipping/freight and all that stuff they like to add on?

[flynrider]

In your purchase price what are most paying for dealer prep, shipping/freight and all that stuff they like to add on?

It depends on what kind of deal you can negotiate with the dealer. I paid list price for my bike (bought it the first week they were available), but the dealer knocked off the freight and assembly charges. As I recall, those two items added up to around $800-$850.

Basically, I paid list + tax, title, license. I didn't bite on any add ons like extended warranties.

[cbfan_imp]

Purchase complete...............bought it today out of state, 730 mile ride home. First 150 miles twisties in Arkansas, tomorrow couple hundred more miles of hills and twist and turns.....................the ride up was on 650 Burgman which I trade in for CB1100..................fun ride! First tank of gas 50.2 mpg.

[oldgoat01_imp]

Purchase complete...............bought it today out of state, 730 mile ride home. First 150 miles twisties in Arkansas, tomorrow couple hundred more miles of hills and twist and turns.....................the ride up was on 650 Burgman which I trade in for CB1100..................fun ride! First tank of gas 50.2 mpg.

Congrats

[Rolls_imp]

Way to go, cbfan! What a great feeling to roll a brand new CB1100 out of the dealership and start riding. Sounds like you had a good ride home.