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PLEASE NOTE: PLEASE READ THIS!!! I can help with questions ONLY on any Honda CBX-1000 motorcycle, only 1978 to 1982. OR 1981 to 1983 Honda CB1100R models ONLY Honda CBX/CB1100R motorcycles, Please NO other makes, no other models. IF YOUR QUESTION IS FOR ANY OTHER BIKE Your question WILL BE FORWARDED TO THE QUESTION POOL WHERE IT MAY NEVER BE ANSWERED.

Experience in the area

Have owned over 50 of these fine Honda motorcycles

Organizations

International CBX Owners Association, SAE, Materials Research Society

Publications

CBXPress

Education/Credentials

PhD in Materials Science, Post-Doc in prototyping automotive components

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Recent Answers from Jan Ringnalda

2009-11-15 not running properly:

Sounds like your fuel mixture is out of whack. Instead of trying different jets etc, it's usually a good idea to make sure everything is as the engine expects; i.e. the air filter is stock and clean,

2009-11-13 cylinder head cover:

These bolts go into the cam towers. You can remove the cam towers once you have the valve cover off and make sure the valves next to the cam towers you are removing are not fully open. (reduces stresses)

2009-11-11 un used fuel? popping on the end can:

I don't really know these bikes (read my profile) but if the exhaust pops on the overrun (as you shut off the gas) then a muffler with better airflow can cause some popping as the revs come down. For

2009-11-11 acceleration:

Usually if valves are burnt you will notice a drop in overall power. I have also heard that an exhaust problem, which reduces back pressure, can give rise to valve damage although I have not personally

2009-11-07 suzuki front wobble/ sway:

Front bearings and or a bent wheel should be fairly easy to see so I'm sure you looked at that. Check the triple tree bearings for excessive play, and make sure the headstock is straight. look for telltale

 

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