Newbie with a couple of questions

[STRaider]

Thanks all. I've been reading a lot of the suggested items. Really good info. I got to take the F6B out today for my first extended ride, just over 300 miles. This is already my favorite bike I've owned. Smooth, comfortable, plenty of power and just miles of fun. What a machine.

[53driver]

Thanks all. I've been reading a lot of the suggested items. Really good info. I got to take the F6B out today for my first extended ride, just over 300 miles. This is already my favorite bike I've owned. Smooth, comfortable, plenty of power and just miles of fun. What a machine.

You did check the final drive oil level before heading out, right?

[STRaider]

[53driver]

You did look at my VERY in depth post about what new owners should do, right?
http://hondaf6b.com/showthread.php?9...ed-27-Jul-2016

Lol.
Cheers,
Steve

[STRaider]

You did look at my VERY in depth post about what new owners should do, right?
http://hondaf6b.com/showthread.php?9...ed-27-Jul-2016

Lol.
Cheers,
Steve

I did, but that slipped my memory for some reason. I did check it, and it was a tad low, so I filled it and spilled it, but it is good to go now. I will call Honda in California to notify them.

I swore I read on here somewhere to check the engine oil cold. Is that the consensus here?

[53driver]

...I swore I read on here somewhere to check the engine oil cold. Is that the consensus here?

I don't think so...My owners manual is not handy right at the moment, but I I know after I change the oil, run the motor for a leak check for awhile, then check the dipstick - it's good to go!

[STRaider]

I don't think so...My owners manual is not handy right at the moment, but I I know after I change the oil, run the motor for a leak check for awhile, then check the dipstick - it's good to go!

The manual says to run it for three or so minutes, then let it sit a couple of minutes. I know I read on here recently to check the "air and oil cold", but don't remember the thread. Just checking to see what most here do. Some of the tips you linked above are contrary to what Honda says, so just verifying best way to check the oil.

[53driver]

The manual says to run it for three or so minutes, then let it sit a couple of minutes. I know I read on here recently to check the "air and oil cold", but don't remember the thread. Just checking to see what most here do. Some of the tips you linked above are contrary to what Honda says, so just verifying best way to check the oil.

Air cold - definitely.
Oil cold or after having set a bit so the oil can pool in the crankcase - makes sense.
Cheers,
Steve