Things a new bike owner needs to consider

[53driver]

Forum Members - my goal here is to amalgamate our 1000s of years' experience with the F6B to help new owners, be it a new bike with 000000 on the odo, or a used ride that is "new to them."

Things we put in every new post from someone welcoming them aboard.
Like:

- Check your final drive oil and don't change it until the Owners Manual says to do so.
- Get your seat and footpegs squared away before your windscreen
- BigLry's "break-in" advice
- LgJhn's air intake modification with air cleaner change
- Paint is not the best feature on this bike
- Come to the rally
- Do the radio-key thing for the bags/gas cap/accessory cubby
-etc.

Please populate this thread with all your good ideas and I'll make it a "Sticky"

Much thanks in advance!
Cheers,
Steve

[shooter]

#8 Don't give Stro any liguor no matter how much he begs.

[stroguy]

#8 Don't give Stro any liguor no matter how much he begs.

Prick beat me to a post lol. Damn your quick.

F6B cubby is so convenient to have an onboard tire pressure gauge.

[53driver]

#8 Don't give Stro any liguor no matter how much he begs.

Prick beat me to a post lol. Damn your quick.

Boys, behave. Don't make me tell your grandmother!

[shooter]

Ha!!!!!! Don't give Granny any liquor either. She's the one started giving it to Stro.

[shooter]

53 , I'm sorry. I'm on point now. I'm gonna cone up with something good. I hope.

[53driver]

53 , I'm sorry. I'm on point now. I'm gonna cone up with something good. I hope.

"I hate waiting...."
Inigo Montoya - The Princess Bride

[Phantom]

Ignore the "Ticking - Clicking" sound from the engine … no it is not a sewing machine or your valves ticking, it's your fuel injectors --> it's normal
Raise your Tire air pressures to 40 - 42 LBS
USE 87 octane Gasoline, engine is designed for this low octane fuel.
Change Brake and Clutch fluids every 2 years
Change radiator fluid every 3 years with SILICATE FREE radiator fluid
If you have the cold engine stumble, change your Denso spark plugs to the NGK brand (has eliminated the stumble for several owners)
Adjust rear suspension before ordering a new seat
Check Brake pads at 20,000 miles and every 5,000 miles thereafter until a new set is installed

My personal preferences …..
Change the engine oil and filter at every 5,000 mile interval on the odometer (easy to remember even though Honda recommends 8,000 miles after the initial 4,000 mile oil change. Use Shell Rotella T6 (Yes, it's a Diesel engine oil, however it is also classified as JASO-MA (Motorcycles))
Replace standard 2" oil filter with the longer 3" BOSCH 3323 premium oil filter
Purchase the additional Factory 4 year Extended Warranty BEFORE your original 3 year warranty expires.
Always keep battery on a tender when bike is parked in the garage.
Add more chrome

[shooter]

ADD MORE CHROME !!!!! I told you it would be earth shattering 53.

[seadog]

Forum Members - my goal here is to amalgamate our 1000s of years' experience with the F6B to help new owners, be it a new bike with 000000 on the odo, or a used ride that is "new to them."

Things we put in every new post from someone welcoming them aboard.
Like:

- Check your final drive oil and don't change it until the Owners Manual says to do so.
- Get your seat and footpegs squared away before your windscreen
- BigLry's "break-in" advice
- LgJhn's air intake modification with air cleaner change
- Paint is not the best feature on this bike
- Come to the rally
- Do the radio-key thing for the bags/gas cap/accessory cubby
-etc.

Please populate this thread with all your good ideas and I'll make it a "Sticky"

Much thanks in advance!
Cheers,
Steve

If you find that your final drive oil is very low like 1 to 1.5 ounces left in the reservoir call Honda service in California the number is in the owners manual and report same to them so if later on down the road your final drive goes out your drive whether in warranty or not will be covered by Honda. I did that when I discover I had only one ounce of oil in my final drive with 2965 miles on a brand new bike. They take the report and keep it so if any problems later your covered. Oh yes and more chrome will get you home! Unfortunately Shooter and I disagree on what to do first as the very first thing I got rid of was that 10 cent windshield as I hate eating bugs. Had a Bagger shield on it before it even left the showroom floor.