the Ferret
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On yesterday's ride I turned over 35,000 miles on my CB 1100.
I pre-ordered it in Nov or Dec 2013, it came in on 4-02-2014 and I picked it up and rode it home on 4-5-2014 trading in my 2013 CB1100 with 8,500 miles on it.
Seeing it for the first time
odometer reading when I picked it up (0)
riding it home on 4-5
Things I added:
RLETs of course,( they were installed when the bike was set up), a small quickly removable NC Street Shield EX windshield (which has been shortened 7") chrome instrument cups and painted headlight bucket from Samurider, Kawasaki fork gaiters, 83 degree valve stems from Kurvygurl, a Fehling luggage rack, Progrip 719 Gel grips, a Helmet Guardian, and a battery tender pig tail. Also removed reflectors, tank stickers and did the Chip Beck lic plate mod with a piece sent by Chip Beck hisself.
Maintenance:
I performed the initial service at 476 miles. The oil and filter have been changed 8 times since (for a total of 9 oil and filter changes) at approx 4,000 mile intervals. It's due again in 1000 miles. I have changed all the oil and filters myself.(Always using GN4 10W30 dino oil and oem filter). BTW changing the oil and filter on this bike is a snap.
I have replaced 3 sets of tires (always F&R together). The original Dunlop's lasted 8543 miles. I switched to Michelin Pilot Road 3s at that point.The first set of Michelin's lasted 10,559 miles, the next set made it 10,424 miles and I have 5474 miles on the current set. I am disappointed Michelin has quit making these tires. I like them a lot. (All tires replaced by the shop)
I replaced front and rear brake pads at 19,102 miles. (shop)
I also had the brake and clutch fluids replaced at 19,102 and again at 24,000 because I forgot I had them done at 19,102 lol (shop)
I replaced the original spark plugs at 26,026 miles. They still looked good. (self)
I replaced the air cleaner at 26,026 too and it needed it lol (self)
I have never had the valves inspected, as the bike starts fine, runs fine, makes no strange noises and my fuel mileage has remained consistent at around 57 mpg. It has never been revved over 6,000 rpms.
I am still running the original chain and sprockets but just bought an oem replacement set (they will be replaced by the shop when I have it done).
Although purchased primarily as a "local ride" (I have a touring bike) it has proven itself worthy of multi-day multi-state trips when fitted with Tourmaster soft luggage. It has been ridden to North Carolina, Virginia, and Arkansas for CB forum rally's, to Virginia, North Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, Indiana and West Virginia on rides with buddies and to North Carolina, Ohio, central Kentucky, and West Virginia on Fall Men's Trips with family. Also recently ridden in Colorado (towed from Indiana and back) for 5 days with a side trip up to Nebraska, with fellow forum members.
It is ridden in all 4 seasons and all 12 months of the year, in rain, snow, hail and blistering sun...whatever Mother Nature throws it's way. It gets washed 2-3 times a year. Usually in the spring to wash off the salt, and in the fall to get rid on road grime. Other than that it just get's ridden. Knock on wood, so far it has never let me down. It does show some corrosion on engine case covers and on the rear wheel. A by-product of winter riding I think. My Honda car and truck shows the same corrosion on the wheels
What has broken:
The left mirror lost some of it's reflective coating about an inch long and 1/4" wide along the bottom (out of warranty-replaced by a generous forum member..thanks PD)
The left front turn signal lens, which disintegrated around mounting base and fell off in my hand recently in Indiana. (out of warranty, ordered a new one)
That's it.
Been a great bike so far. Comfortable enough for me to put in 12 hours straight in the saddle, quiet, smooth, easy to ride, plenty of power especially for riding 45-60 mph on country back roads that I prefer, stunning good looks and Honda's legendary reliability.
Here's to the next 35,000 miles
I pre-ordered it in Nov or Dec 2013, it came in on 4-02-2014 and I picked it up and rode it home on 4-5-2014 trading in my 2013 CB1100 with 8,500 miles on it.
Seeing it for the first time
odometer reading when I picked it up (0)
riding it home on 4-5
Things I added:
RLETs of course,( they were installed when the bike was set up), a small quickly removable NC Street Shield EX windshield (which has been shortened 7") chrome instrument cups and painted headlight bucket from Samurider, Kawasaki fork gaiters, 83 degree valve stems from Kurvygurl, a Fehling luggage rack, Progrip 719 Gel grips, a Helmet Guardian, and a battery tender pig tail. Also removed reflectors, tank stickers and did the Chip Beck lic plate mod with a piece sent by Chip Beck hisself.
Maintenance:
I performed the initial service at 476 miles. The oil and filter have been changed 8 times since (for a total of 9 oil and filter changes) at approx 4,000 mile intervals. It's due again in 1000 miles. I have changed all the oil and filters myself.(Always using GN4 10W30 dino oil and oem filter). BTW changing the oil and filter on this bike is a snap.
I have replaced 3 sets of tires (always F&R together). The original Dunlop's lasted 8543 miles. I switched to Michelin Pilot Road 3s at that point.The first set of Michelin's lasted 10,559 miles, the next set made it 10,424 miles and I have 5474 miles on the current set. I am disappointed Michelin has quit making these tires. I like them a lot. (All tires replaced by the shop)
I replaced front and rear brake pads at 19,102 miles. (shop)
I also had the brake and clutch fluids replaced at 19,102 and again at 24,000 because I forgot I had them done at 19,102 lol (shop)
I replaced the original spark plugs at 26,026 miles. They still looked good. (self)
I replaced the air cleaner at 26,026 too and it needed it lol (self)
I have never had the valves inspected, as the bike starts fine, runs fine, makes no strange noises and my fuel mileage has remained consistent at around 57 mpg. It has never been revved over 6,000 rpms.
I am still running the original chain and sprockets but just bought an oem replacement set (they will be replaced by the shop when I have it done).
Although purchased primarily as a "local ride" (I have a touring bike) it has proven itself worthy of multi-day multi-state trips when fitted with Tourmaster soft luggage. It has been ridden to North Carolina, Virginia, and Arkansas for CB forum rally's, to Virginia, North Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, Indiana and West Virginia on rides with buddies and to North Carolina, Ohio, central Kentucky, and West Virginia on Fall Men's Trips with family. Also recently ridden in Colorado (towed from Indiana and back) for 5 days with a side trip up to Nebraska, with fellow forum members.
It is ridden in all 4 seasons and all 12 months of the year, in rain, snow, hail and blistering sun...whatever Mother Nature throws it's way. It gets washed 2-3 times a year. Usually in the spring to wash off the salt, and in the fall to get rid on road grime. Other than that it just get's ridden. Knock on wood, so far it has never let me down. It does show some corrosion on engine case covers and on the rear wheel. A by-product of winter riding I think. My Honda car and truck shows the same corrosion on the wheels
What has broken:
The left mirror lost some of it's reflective coating about an inch long and 1/4" wide along the bottom (out of warranty-replaced by a generous forum member..thanks PD)
The left front turn signal lens, which disintegrated around mounting base and fell off in my hand recently in Indiana. (out of warranty, ordered a new one)
That's it.
Been a great bike so far. Comfortable enough for me to put in 12 hours straight in the saddle, quiet, smooth, easy to ride, plenty of power especially for riding 45-60 mph on country back roads that I prefer, stunning good looks and Honda's legendary reliability.
Here's to the next 35,000 miles
