Honda Blackbird CBR1100XX Oil Change - How To 

I'm 60+ and still do my own oil changes and chain maintenance but I will admit to covetting a motorcycle lift. Getting down on the ground is not so bad...it's the getting back up!😊

good video. you should do one changing the brake fluid on the link brake system. that would help a lot of us out. as well as clutch fluid change an radiator flush. on the bird of course.

Hey. I just bought my Blackbird. 2006 model and 7960 kilometers driven. Real gem 👌 These videos helps me a lot. Keep up making these vids 🙏

There is something so satisfying about watching bike maintainance videos I love them. Stay safe when the restrictions are finally lifted.

Just did the same to mine, am quite envious of your shiny new radiator, my stock one (and oil cooler) is very crumbly looking but still works. I ended up doing a deep clean at the same time having seen beneath the fairings it looked depressingly dirty. I initially tried to do it with the fairings on but soon decided that unscrewing the oil filter one handed with almost zero purchase wasn't a good use of time. Deep clean has involved taking the exhausts off, and front sprocket cover (gunge plus plus, funny the garage said they'd cleaned it a few weeks ago, lies lies lies), degreased everything. So pleased I've done it as everything is gleaming now, but it took several days. Now I have to remember how to put everything back together. Only draw back to this is seeing old hidden bits that are rusty and wanting to replace OCD perhaps, but nice to know it's in good order. Also many fairing clips have mysteriously disappeared so another task to do. Definitely decided to go for a shaft drive for my future bike, as the amount of chain related gunk was epic.

I just bought Blackbird and it needs oil change. Now i now how to do it🙂thanks

i am the proud owner of a 2000 model blackbird. helpfull video's!! thanks!

Manol 10 W 40 , Jaso MA2 , I also was use in 1983.y Honda CX 500E and planed use in 2001.y FI BB for this " Coroneta " year .

Always worth taking a fairing panel off at oil change, lets you cast an eye over the hidden bits to check for future issues.

Hi Sera, I take my "big lady" (2002 CBR1100XX) after 6 years out of the garage. The oil was pretty old so I want to change it. I bougt the oil, filter and sealing rings. Before I change the oil, unfortunately, my Lady won't run well on a test ride. High fuel consumption, black exhaust outlets, the engine stutters and a smell of gasoline was in the air, and it seemed to be, that the motor runs only on 2 or three cylinders. So I'm looking out for a good Honda-Workshop and I found one 😀 And then, they found the mistake! A seal from the injection-system was broken and the combustion chamber are flooded with gas, after the engine reached her temperature. And two spark plugs (cylinder 2 / 3) are black, so he exchange all four of them. New oil, airfilter, brake and clutch oil, cooling agent and a broken taillight-bulb are exchanged too. Setting the valva distance and my "big one" ist running as fast as I bought it. So I'm a prettey happy boy! You show it in your video, that's so pretty easy to make a oil change. Sera, I thank you a lot of showing this video 🥰 So I can take the oil service next year by myself! 😀 Keep on riding, Sera! Greetings from Germany, Uwe

Awesome thanks!!

Picked up a mint 05 bird day before yesterday . .ive referenced near all your videos. .thanks

Nice bike and relaxed video maker!! 💓

Glad to hear you can get out and great video as usual. Safe riding.

You don't have to take the fairing off if you have a different wrench. wingstuff.com/products/2065-oil-filter-wrench This wrench fits the filter perfectly and in the handle is a 17mm wrench for the plug. You can snake it up there easily and remove the filter. If you don't have a Fenda Extender by Pyramid Plastics then I would think about getting one. It keeps all that mud from being flung onto your bike. I just use 3M double sided tape to put them on. no screws or bolts. never had one fall off. For those who may want to know... Torque for Drain bolt is 22 Ft/LBs or 29.83 Newton-Meters.

Very clear and concise !!! bloody brilliant no shit video yea !!

Happy to hear restrictions might be lifting soon for you 👍 just in time for spring riding!

You don"t need to change the copper ring of the oil plug?

valve adjustment on these are expensive. maybe a complete video on that.tear down settings how to of every thing. the parts are cheap but the labor here is outrageous.

Thank you big Sarah for the Great videos, very useful,

Helpful and clear video. Thanks!

Nicely done video....good pace, nice visuals... well done

Hi ! Nice video. I love your BB videos since I own a '99 as well. was just wondering if you have any Tips on removing the clip next to the foot pegs on the left fairing. I get at it with a bamboo chopstick from the right side of the bike. But I thought may be you know some thing better.

Great video. Have fun when the restrictions get lifted. Stay safe!

You are awesome (Moto) Sera! Apart from great choice of bike/Bird your vids are tops especially your “how to” work the bird are the best YT / around. Cheers and keep it up, right 😊😊😊😃🤗. (Maybe a ride here down under (Oz) one day??!? 🍻🏄‍♂️🥳💥 would make a great YT?!? 🤔

56 years old, all by my own. Congrants.

Great videos thanks. I'm hooked. Have you ever had to change a thermostat on a blackbird? I'm looking at getting a blackbird soon but that seems to be a discussion point. Thermostats. With older bikes or higher mileage that causes some concern. Any info would be handy.

You leave the dipstick unscrewed to check oil, right? I'm just an over thinker is all lol.

Nice work but it would be nice if after the oil service you’ve clean as well the all area 🙏🏻

Great video 👍how often would you change the oil and filter.

Excellent video, you know your shit. Love the blackbirds😀

hi , i just bought a 05 blackbird , im just wondering about mannol oil , not a well known brand in ireland , how long have you been using it and have had any problems with it . great video - very informative, regards paul

Where do you get parts for blackbird

I am thinking in getting myself one of these. Any tips on what to keep an eye for on the case of the bb?

Can you do the coolant change

Do you have a blog on coolant flush and change?

I see that you did not warm up the engine before drain the oil... And why did you use the most cheap oil in the market?? I use Ravenol Motoracing and makes a huge diference because Tungstene and other aditives which helps to reduce friction and increase power.

couldnt help but notice that new looking aluminum radiator. does it help with the cooling or because you have a carb model cant really tell any difference?

Sera , have you done a brake fluid exchange yet

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Good deal 👌.

All good ..but due to the size of my garage ,and that I'm over 50 now, I just take it to my local dealer who is a mate 🤣🤣🤣

🤗 👍 ☝️ 😎 🇵🇭 Niceone, Thanks for sharing 🤗

Hey, and thanks for a very good vid on this! Do you change the copper ring for the drain plug?