Spark Plugs

[Lord Popgun]

I just ordered the Motion Pro socket from Dennis Kirk. Thanks for the link Ferret. The thing is a tad pricey though.

[Houtman_imp]

For those of you who use the motion pro, do you think this one would work as well? Would there be enough space to get a ratchet head in there?

[url=https://us.amazon.com/ARES-11000-14mm-Magnetic-Swivel-Socket/dp/B07RR84RXB/ref=pd_lpo_263_img_0/136-6260393-0783548?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07RR84RXB&pd_rd_r=0779c1e3-a5a0-40aa-be29-0f736e423cb3&pd_rd_w=Zlvz2&pd_rd_wg=mt4wk&pf_rd_p=7b36d496-f366-4631-94d3-61b87b52511b&pf_rd_r=ABPSB09A1CX63Y7XDFWQ&psc=1&refRID=ABPSB09A1CX63Y7XDFWQ]ARES 11000-14mm Thin Wall Magnetic Swivel Spark Plug Socket - 3/8-Inch Drive 12-Point Spark Plug Socket - Walls 2mm Thinner Than Standard Spark Plug Sockets

I think that the Motion Pro is better as you can put different wrenches on it to get the spark plug out and in.

[apex1_imp]

The Motion Pro socket is over $30 shipped. This is an alternative that should work: [url=https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MQFO3LE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1]https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MQF...UTF8&psc=1
I ordered one and will check on the fit when I receive it later this week. If it doesn't work well, returns with Amazon are free and easy.

[tod.branko_imp]

Want to report that my fuel consumption dropped since this last service and spark plug change. I was averaging around 37mpg (6.5l/100km) before, while now on the last 3 fill-ups it seems to be up to a very decent 43mpg (5.5l/100km). It's not huge, but I'm guessing it extends my range to around 250-260km. That's not bad for the little 14l tank

'14 CB1100 STD 5 speed

[Cormanus]

My long term average consumption is around 5.3L/100 kms. However, my experience is that it moves around a bit depending on traffic weather, mood and heaven knows what else. My clever mate, noroomtomove, solved the problem of how far one has to go before puttering to a halt with what has become known as his first law of motion and fuel consumption. It's set out in [url=http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=11741]this thread and has stood me in very good stead on a number of occasions since. All it requires to work is the discipline to reset one of the trip meters whenever you fill up.

[tod.branko_imp]

My long term average consumption is around 5.3L/100 kms. However, my experience is that it moves around a bit depending on traffic weather, mood and heaven knows what else. My clever mate, noroomtomove, solved the problem of how far one has to go before puttering to a halt with what has become known as his first law of motion and fuel consumption. It's set out in [url=http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=11741]this thread and has stood me in very good stead on a number of occasions since. All it requires to work is the discipline to reset one of the trip meters whenever you fill up.

I guess I'm a little heavier on the throttle, and my highway miles are very often high-revving. And thank you for the thread link, it's a solid pattern to keep one safe. However, as I do indeed reset every time I fill up, and have filled up on purpose at different mileages to compare the results (I fill up daily as I always ride at least 200km) I am confident to say that my E starts flashing quite early, at around 8.5-9l spent. I guess I could apply the same formula adjusted to the leftover fuel and multiply by 5, but to make things easy I have decided that I have a 200km range and plan my routes and fill-ups according to that number

'14 CB1100 STD 5 speed

[GoldOxide_imp]

Want to report that my fuel consumption dropped since this last service and spark plug change. I was averaging around 37mpg (6.5l/100km) before, while now on the last 3 fill-ups it seems to be up to a very decent 43mpg (5.5l/100km). It's not huge, but I'm guessing it extends my range to around 250-260km. That's not bad for the little 14l tank

'14 CB1100 STD 5 speed

My long term average consumption is around 5.3L/100 kms. However, my experience is that it moves around a bit depending on traffic weather, mood and heaven knows what else. My clever mate, noroomtomove, solved the problem of how far one has to go before puttering to a halt with what has become known as his first law of motion and fuel consumption. It's set out in [url=http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=11741]this thread and has stood me in very good stead on a number of occasions since. All it requires to work is the discipline to reset one of the trip meters whenever you fill up.

I concur with both your averages. 5.2 to 5.5L/100 kms was very consistent and not dainty on the handle.

Deep rural at 20C I could maintain 3.9L/100 and heavy, hot/humid congested, stop 'n' go pure heck summer traffic was about 6.3L/100.

[Nachodaddy]

The Motion Pro socket is over $30 shipped. This is an alternative that should work: [url=https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MQFO3LE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1]https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MQF...UTF8&psc=1
I ordered one and will check on the fit when I receive it later this week. If it doesn't work well, returns with Amazon are free and easy.

I am ordering this. Thought it might be helpful for some newer folk who never saw this post.

[Wisedrum]

My long term average consumption is around 5.3L/100 kms. However, my experience is that it moves around a bit depending on traffic weather, mood and heaven knows what else. My clever mate, noroomtomove, solved the problem of how far one has to go before puttering to a halt with what has become known as his first law of motion and fuel consumption. It's set out in [url=http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=11741]this thread and has stood me in very good stead on a number of occasions since. All it requires to work is the discipline to reset one of the trip meters whenever you fill up.

Mine is 4,6l/100kms with a 2013 5speed CB. I agree with the mentioned factors for fuel consumption. In addition speed has a very large impact on it. Also short riding over short distances with a lot of automatic warm up running of the engine. This will heavily raise fuel consumption to a large degree. In winter much more than in summer.

Btw the second set of spark plugs is working for 36.000km without any problems as the first did. But this time I leave them longer mounted and don't change. The engine still starts and runs fine as with old ones.

[GoldOxide_imp]

My long term average consumption is around 5.3L/100 kms. However, my experience is that it moves around a bit depending on traffic weather, mood and heaven knows what else. My clever mate, noroomtomove, solved the problem of how far one has to go before puttering to a halt with what has become known as his first law of motion and fuel consumption. It's set out in [url=http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=11741]this thread and has stood me in very good stead on a number of occasions since. All it requires to work is the discipline to reset one of the trip meters whenever you fill up.

Mine is 4,6l/100kms with a 2013 5speed CB. I agree with the mentioned factors for fuel consumption. In addition speed has a very large impact on it. Also short riding over short distances with a lot of automatic warm up running of the engine. This will heavily raise fuel consumption to a large degree. In winter much more than in summer.

Btw the second set of spark plugs is working for 36.000km without any problems as the first did. But this time I leave them longer mounted and don't change. The engine still starts and runs fine as with old ones.

Mine is 4,6l/100kms with a 2013 5speed CB. I agree with the mentioned factors for fuel consumption. In addition speed has a very large impact on it. Also short riding over short distances with a lot of automatic warm up running of the engine. This will heavily raise fuel consumption to a large degree. In winter much more than in summer.
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I concur in both cases for the '14 CB1100. If extra conservative, 4.6L/100 was achieved (region rural roads and highways). My typical rate was in the range of 5.0 to 5.4L/100 for spirited riding and freeways.