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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.
Thank you! I love posts like this. What an immensely helpful post to us newbs.
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(04-15-2021, 11:08 PM)The ferret_imp Wrote: Nice summation Max
We might add that the bike is sensitive to chain adjustment and will shift sweeter if chain is adjusted to the tighter side of the advised range or about 1 1/8" as measured in the middle of the lower run of the chain.
Funny you should mention that. I recently tweaked my chain up (only a touch) but noticed exactly that. It was nice before but it’s even sweeter now.
(04-15-2021, 11:24 PM)Stichill_imp Wrote: Wonder if the influx of new owners is the "second wave" when original owners sell after 4, 5, 6 years.
As someone who’s recently put two of them in the garage I think a lot has to do with this....
1. No longer available so if you want one get it now
2. It’s the last hurrah of UJM and looks ‘proper’
3. It’s a relatively big lazy motor, easy to routine service at home
4. It’s not plastered with electronics
5. Looks nice (of course)
6. It’s really enjoyable to ride at normal speeds and feels ‘right’
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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. 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.
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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.
That's how I roll as well. I've heard (on other forums) that you shouldn't use the kill switch to turn off the engine 'cause it'll wear out. But, um, I use the turn signal switch a zillion more times and it doesn't seem to wear out, so I call BS.
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actually IN THE OWNERS MANUAL, it says it's only to be used for emergencies I believe
Engine stop switch
Should normally remain in the (Run) position. In an emergency, switch to the (Off) position (the starter motor will not operate)
to stop the engine.
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(04-18-2021, 05:11 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: actually IN THE OWNERS MANUAL, it says it's only to be used for emergencies I believe
Engine stop switch
Should normally remain in the (Run) position. In an emergency, switch to the (Off) position (the starter motor will not operate)
to stop the engine. Yeah, but it also says you are supposed to change the oil sometimes, so I think they are just being over-cautious. 
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I have heard in the mechanics circle that its important to use the kill switch on an electronic ignition system because of how it resets the ignition cycle or something along those lines. "I'm trying to paraphrase"
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I never use the kill switch but when I take my bike for the annual inspection the mechanic uses the kill switch .
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Used the kill switch spanning six decades of riding. Never a problem, even on the crappiest condition of bikes.
Old school said to use it to ensure it still works.
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(04-18-2021, 07:24 AM)GoldOxide_imp Wrote: Used the kill switch spanning six decades of riding. Never a problem, even on the crappiest condition of bikes.
Old school said to use it to ensure it still works.
^^ +1^^ and keep riding trouble free !!
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