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CBX Servicing
Tips_
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A full service can
take 4 - 6 hours by an
experienced motorcycle mechanic,
and novice mechanics can take
much longer! So unless you're
prepared to service your own bike
be prepared for high labour
costs.
1981
/ 1982 Models
If you own a Pro
Link, and you have to work on the
wiring loom, frame, tank or any
other obscured part which is
below or near the fairing - it's
always the most prudent thing to
plan for: -
REMOVE THE FAIRING!
It's a lot of hard work added to
the list of things to do, but it
pales in comparison to the amount
of cussing and cursing together
with the inevitable damage you
will do to the bike in trying to
work around the fairing.
Oil
Changes
There are a few
schools of thought on the type of
oil best suited to the CBX 6
Cylinder engine. In short what
you need to know is that the
design of the engine is such that
the clutch runs in oil. This
means the friction modifiers in
modern motor oils - a.k.a.
synthetic oils, will cause clutch
slip. So before you decide on
your oil type - do the homework
and choose wisely. The trade off
is between wear & tear and
the damage to your engine using
an oil suited for performance and
consumption. Always remember -
the engine was designed 24 Years
ago and modern superbike oil
requirements are somewhat
different!
Service
intervals
3750
Miles - replace
engine oil; air filter, oil
filter; adjust cam chain
tension. Check: spark plugs;
ignition timing; valve
clearances; carburetor
settings; throttle operation;
battery; brake fluid; brake
pads; suspension; brake
system; brake light switch;
headlight settings; clutch
free play; side stand; nuts,
wheels and give all nuts and
bolts a quick inspection. 7500
Miles - As 3750
plus new spark plugs and check
steering head bearings. 11,250
Miles - as 7500
plus change brake fluid and
clean engine oil screen.
Swing
arm
On early models
the plastic swinging arm bushes
wear quickly and on all models
the exhaust system is a fast-rot
item. Keep your eye out for wear
and tear - look for lateral
movement in the back wheel. A
good MOT tester will put the bike
on the centre stand and bending
over the tail section, will lift
the wheel upwards - feeling for
lateral and accentuated
horizontal play in the linkage
system.
Exhaust
Systems
Problems can occur with exhaust
systems if they are not sealed to
the head or the carburation is
not properly adjusted, resulting
in burnt out exhaust valves.
Maintain the nuts and bolts
holding the exhaust system
together, or you will regret the
day when you have to remove the
system for other work!
Here are some handy
maintenance tips, which if you
would like to add to - please
feel free do do so and email
your advice.
Click here to go to the
CBX Maintenance
page
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