Advice please--maintenance on new to me CB

[LucienLeFranc]

My very new to me '14 DX has 11k miles.  The exterior is pristine, and--if a $$$$wiss watch was a motorcycle--it would sound like this.  Brakes, clutch, shifting,  steering--smooth as butter.

I didn't get the maintenance records with the bike (dumb), but the previous owner is an older car and motorcycle collector, and the original owner before that worked at the dealership, so I'm almost completely certain that  the maintenance schedule had been followed.

The 8K service was probably done three or maybe five or more years ago? 

I'm inclined to ride it as is until 12k, inspect everything per the 8k schedule along with performing the 12k maintenance at that time.

Good plan?

Thoughts and advice regarding any specicific parts of the bike to check immediately instead of waiting?

[peterbaron]

If it is so good as you stated, this is what I would do if this bike were mine:

Change oil/synthetic and filter/oem
Check both tires and if 8-10 yo = replace them with Metzeler, T32/T33 or Angel GT or combination if you want OEM size 110-front and 140 rear
Brake/2 and cluch fluids flush
Check air filter, brake pads
General/visual  inspection... and fix accoriangly

I had three CBs, 2013/sold, 2014/sold and still have my DLX.
Total ridden/all 3 = 285k kms , never failed or was stranded, once ran out of fuel 
I do my cars and bikes ++  maintenance myself, except bike's tire replacement 

[widude]

Your bike is like mine, 2014, 11400 miles. I got new tires 2-3 years ago.

Just today I put in new spark plugs, besides any miles, I don’t like them sitting in place for 10+ years. The actual tips didn’t look too bad, fairly minor discoloration. The metal body was slightly corroded & tarnished. A few years ago I inspected the 2 outer plugs the added the anti-seize.

Just a few things of note, I did watch a video then read about the process. The gas tank removal wasn’t too bad. I ended up attaching a small rope around the fuel line to disconnect, to a secure object. This allowed me to pull on the tank while I squeezed the clip to unfasten the line. I think I saw the method on a video.

More importantly, there was a few small stones & other particles around the base of the plugs. It doesn’t take much over the course of 10 years. I used dental picks, blown air, and a shop vac to clean the area before plug removal. I took more time doing so than I imagine the average shop would do, yeah, maybe they’d be faster, more efficient. I think that’s the main reason for tank removal, clean around the plugs.

Things went back together more smoothly. I think in general, the CB-1100 is a great bike requiring just modest maintenance.

[Cormanus]

Any chance you could post a link to the video, widude?

[Gone in 60]

I agree with Peterbaron's comments. Oil/filter, fluid flush, check everything, replace old tires. (or don't replace. I'm not doing a good job on the tire thing...)

[rdprdp01]

I encourage everyone to replace motorcycle tires older than five years, regardless of the remaining tread. Rubber degrades, oxidizes, and hardens over time. Our motorcycles have relatively thin tires for a 550+ pound motorcycle plus rider and gear. Many critics find my recommendation entirely too cautious, bordering on paranoia and leading to a waste of money. Dave from Revzilla leads the pack of my many critics:



He advocates using an evaluation curve to determine when to replace tires, taking into account a series of variables. My response: Why risk an easily preventable accident, hoping that the Gods of polymer degradation, volatile plasticizing oils, and magical UV anti-aging ointment have executed flawlessly? Although I am in violent agreement that the failure for motorcyclists to check tire pressure regularly is the greatest source of premature tire wear, physics matters too. Some of the same sources Brother Dave cited also noted that 3% of motorcycle accidents involve tire failure. I hope no motorcyclist on this Forum will ever join that club. David

[Lunchbag]

I encourage everyone to replace motorcycle tires older than five years, regardless of the remaining tread.

My plan with the CB1100 is to wear out every set before the five year mark so I don't have to worry about tire age 

[rdprdp01]

I encourage everyone to replace motorcycle tires older than five years, regardless of the remaining tread.

My plan with the CB1100 is to wear out every set before the five year mark so I don't have to worry about tire age 

Brilliant plan!

[Gone in 60]

Old tires are hard tires.
And hard tires last forever!
I'd be embarrassed to share how old some of mine are...

[rdprdp01]

I will be organizing the intervention soon. May reach out to Mom and see if she can find the words to reach GN60!