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CBR1100XX Super Blackbird

Library entry covers 1997-2007

28 factory 33 guideline

Published source

Honda 1998 CBR1100XX Owner's Manual (Honda Motor Co.), Maintenance Schedule pp.64-65

Factory owner's handbook. Covers 1998 CBR1100XX owner's manual (carbureted), export chart in km, mi and months.

61 items for a 2002 model, grouped by interval the way a factory chart is laid out.

How this bike is built (what the schedule is based on)

Engine cycle: Four-stroke
Engine lubrication: Wet sump (oil in crankcase)
Oil filtration: Replaceable cartridge or spin-on filter
Valve gear: Overhead cam, shim adjusted (incl. desmo)
Ignition: Electronic (CDI / transistor / ECU)
Charging: Alternator / stator with rectifier
Battery: Wet cell (flooded lead-acid, needs topping up)
Fuel system: Fuel injection
Cooling: Liquid cooled
Primary drive: Gear or chain inside engine, shares engine oil
Gearbox oil: Shares engine oil
Clutch control: Hand lever, cable
Final drive: Chain
Front suspension: Telescopic fork
Rear suspension: Swingarm, single shock / cantilever
Front brake: Disc, hydraulic
Rear brake: Disc, hydraulic
Wheels: Cast / alloy, tubeless
Sidecar: No sidecar

Maintenance schedule

2002 Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird

On the road: every 200 mi

1 item

Check engine oil level

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Each fuel stop on old machines. Dry sump: check the tank hot, engine idling or just stopped, per your manual.

On the road: every 300 mi

2 items

Check lights, horn, brake light switches

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline
Check tire pressures

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

On the road: every 500 mi

1 item

Check coolant level

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

On the road: every 600 mi

2 items

Check chain slack and rear wheel alignment

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline
Lubricate drive chain

Pre-ride / on the road

Factory

Manual: Drive chain: inspect and lubricate. Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.64-65: every 600 mi (1,000 km)

Every 3,000 mi or 12 months

5 items

Clean drive chain thoroughly (remove and soak, re-lube)

Final drive

Guideline

Non O-ring chains on old machines: remove, clean, soak in hot chain grease or lube, refit with the master link clip closed end leading.
Inspect chain and sprockets for wear (measure stretch)

Final drive

Guideline
Inspect fork seals, stanchions and fork boots

Front end

Guideline
Check footrests, pegs, rear brake and gear lever pivots

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Check wheel bearings for play

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Every 4,000 mi or 6 months

4 items

Engine idle speed: inspect

Engine

Factory

Factory: I at 600 mi and every 4,000 mi. Columns 600 mi (1,000 km), then every 4,000 mi (6,000 km) / 6 months to 24,000 mi (36,000 km) / 36 months; note 1: at higher odometer readings repeat at the frequency interval established here. (Read from the page images, ManualsLib Honda 1998 CBR1100XX owner's manual pp.64-65.)
Clutch fluid: inspect

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: I at 4,000, 8,000, 16,000 and 20,000 mi; R at 12,000 and 24,000 mi (note 3). Columns 600 mi (1,000 km), then every 4,000 mi (6,000 km) / 6 months to 24,000 mi (36,000 km) / 36 months; note 1: at higher odometer readings repeat at the frequency interval established here. (Read from the page images, ManualsLib Honda 1998 CBR1100XX owner's manual pp.64-65.)
Brake fluid: inspect

Brakes

Factory

Factory: I at 4,000, 8,000, 16,000 and 20,000 mi; R at 12,000 and 24,000 mi (note 3). Columns 600 mi (1,000 km), then every 4,000 mi (6,000 km) / 6 months to 24,000 mi (36,000 km) / 36 months; note 1: at higher odometer readings repeat at the frequency interval established here. (Read from the page images, ManualsLib Honda 1998 CBR1100XX owner's manual pp.64-65.)
Check brake pads and discs

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake pad wear: inspect. Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.64-65

Every 4,000 mi or 12 months

1 item

Adjust clutch free play, lubricate cable and lever pivot

Primary and gearbox

Guideline

Every 6,000 mi or 12 months

5 items

Clean / inspect air filter

Fuel and air

Guideline

Mesh or oiled foam: clean and re-oil. Paper: blow out or replace. Some very early machines have no filter at all.
Check charging voltage and regulator / cut-out

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Check swingarm bushes for play

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Lubricate control cables and lever pivots

Controls and cables

Guideline
Lubricate speedometer / tachometer cables, check drive

Controls and cables

Guideline

A dry speedo cable whips the needle and eventually kills the instrument.

Every 8,000 mi or 12 months

17 items

Walk-around: check nuts and bolts for vibration loosening

Pre-ride / on the road

Factory

Manual: Nuts, bolts, fasteners: inspect. Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.64-65: dealer item; first at 600 mi
Change engine oil

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine oil: replace. Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.64-65: first at 600 mi (1,000 km)
Headlight aim: inspect

Engine

Factory

Factory: I at 8,000, 16,000 and 24,000 mi. Columns 600 mi (1,000 km), then every 4,000 mi (6,000 km) / 6 months to 24,000 mi (36,000 km) / 36 months; note 1: at higher odometer readings repeat at the frequency interval established here. (Read from the page images, ManualsLib Honda 1998 CBR1100XX owner's manual pp.64-65.)
Inspect coolant hoses and clamps

Engine

Factory

Manual: Cooling system: inspect. Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.64-65: dealer item; secondary air supply system at the same interval
Inspect, clean and gap spark plugs

Engine

Factory

Manual: Spark plugs: inspect. Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.64-65
Replace oil filter

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine oil filter: replace. Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.64-65: first at 600 mi (1,000 km)
Secondary air supply system: inspect

Engine

Factory

Factory: I at 8,000, 16,000 and 24,000 mi. Columns 600 mi (1,000 km), then every 4,000 mi (6,000 km) / 6 months to 24,000 mi (36,000 km) / 36 months; note 1: at higher odometer readings repeat at the frequency interval established here. (Read from the page images, ManualsLib Honda 1998 CBR1100XX owner's manual pp.64-65.)
Check throttle cable(s) free play and return

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Throttle operation: inspect. Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.64-65: dealer item
Replace fuel lines

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Fuel line: inspect. Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.64-65: dealer item
Clutch system: inspect

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: I at 8,000, 16,000 and 24,000 mi. Columns 600 mi (1,000 km), then every 4,000 mi (6,000 km) / 6 months to 24,000 mi (36,000 km) / 36 months; note 1: at higher odometer readings repeat at the frequency interval established here. (Read from the page images, ManualsLib Honda 1998 CBR1100XX owner's manual pp.64-65.)
Check chain guard, chain oiler (if fitted), rear chain case

Final drive

Factory

Manual: Drive chain slider: inspect. Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.64-65
Check steering head bearing adjustment

Front end

Factory

Manual: Steering head bearings: inspect. Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.64-65: dealer only; first at 600 mi
Grease and check center / side stand and springs

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Side stand: inspect. Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.64-65
Inspect rear shocks for leaks and damping

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Suspension: inspect. Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.64-65: dealer item
Brake light switch: inspect

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule p.65 (ManualsLib viewer p.73; page image re-read with the watermark color removed): I at 12, 24 and 36 x1,000 km (8, 16, 24 x1,000 mi; 12, 24, 36 months)
Inspect brake hoses; replace old rubber

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake system: inspect. Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.64-65: brake light switch and headlight aim at the same interval
Inspect tire tread, sidewalls and date codes

Wheels and tires

Factory

Manual: Wheels and tires: inspect. Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.64-65: dealer only

Every 10,000 mi or 2 years

1 item

Compression test (or leak-down)

Engine

Guideline

Every 12,000 mi or 18 months

1 item

Replace air filter element

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Air cleaner: replace. Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.64-65: more often in dusty areas

Every 12,000 mi or 2 years

5 items

Synchronize throttle bodies

Fuel and air

Guideline
Replace hydraulic clutch fluid

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Manual: Clutch fluid: replace. Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.64-65: every 2 years or 12,000 mi; inspect every 4,000 mi
Clean and grease rear suspension linkage

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Grease swingarm pivot

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Replace brake fluid

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake fluid: replace. Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.64-65: every 2 years or 12,000 mi; inspect every 4,000 mi

Every 15,000 mi or 3 years

1 item

Change fork oil

Front end

Guideline

Some early telescopic forks are grease filled or use very small oil quantities. Check your manual.

Every 15,000 mi or 4 years

1 item

Check valve clearances (shim adjusted)

Engine

Guideline

Every 16,000 mi or 2 years

2 items

Check and adjust valve clearances

Engine

Factory

Manual: Valve clearance: inspect. Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.64-65: dealer item
Replace spark plugs

Engine

Factory

Manual: Spark plugs: replace. Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.64-65

Every 18,000 mi

1 item

Replace chain and sprockets (wear based)

Final drive

Guideline

Every 20,000 mi or 4 years

2 items

Repack / replace steering head bearings

Front end

Guideline

Many old machines use loose balls in cups and cones. Taper roller conversions are common.
Repack / replace wheel bearings

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Cup-and-cone and taper roller hubs need periodic repacking and adjustment.

Every 24,000 mi or 2 years

1 item

Replace coolant

Engine

Factory

Manual: Radiator coolant: replace. Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.64-65: every 2 years or 24,000 mi; inspect every 8,000 mi; idle speed every 4,000 mi

Every 24,000 mi or 4 years

1 item

Replace fuel filter

Fuel and air

Guideline

Every 25,000 mi or 6 years

1 item

Replace swingarm bushes / bearings

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 30,000 mi or 6 years

1 item

Rebuild forks: seals, bushes, springs

Front end

Guideline

Every 6 months

1 item

Clean battery terminals, check charge and strap

Ignition and electrics

Guideline

Every 2 years

2 items

Inspect wiring, bullet connectors and ground points

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Inspect frame, welds and lugs for cracks

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 4 years

1 item

Rebuild calipers and master cylinders (seals)

Brakes

Guideline

Every 6 years

1 item

Replace tires on age (regardless of tread)

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Guideline lines: Intervals here are general guidelines for the machine's era and layout, compiled for this app. They are not factory manual figures. Check your workshop manual, and edit any interval in the bike's Schedule tab.