After 10 years of riding all over this country, I can state that my '09 C-14 is the most reliable VEHICLE I have ever owned. 98,787 trouble-free miles so far with only tires, fluids, brake pads, 5k oil changes with Mobil 1, 1 main battery and many FOB batteries, 1 headlite and a million smiles. I fully expect it will go 300k and outlast my biking years, as it has always run the same way since day 1. I will change the original spark plugs at 100,000 miles next month, even though it still gets 45-53 MPG all the time.
How many owners have reached the 100,000 mile mark ? Who can claim the highest odometer reading and what major service / parts did it require to reach that 100,000 or above mark ? Inquiring Minds Want To Know .
110,000 kilometers
1 leak on the shaft seal
1 leak on the fork seal
1 leak on the front brake pump
I am happy
I didnt notice valve adjustments made in these posts.
Wayne
I didnt notice valve adjustments made in these posts.
I didn't notice valve adjustments made in these posts.OK, ya caught me. Being that the bike shop in San Jose recently quoted me $830. and I really don't trust these "mechanics" anyways from the stories I hear, I will do it if I notice a lack of normal valve noise, the mpg drops or it runs differently. I'm never selling it, so any harm being done is my problem. No one on here has complained of any burnt valves yet either, and I'm pretty sure there are more bikes with more miles than mine w/o valve checks. The spark plugs will tell a tale when I replace them after 10 years and 100k miles. Even though it is in perfect shape, the bike is only worth probably $2,000. and will outlive my riding time I'm sure the way I'm maintaining it. You guys can flame me, but I have asbestos underwears.
Wayne
OK, ya caught me. Being that the bike shop in San Jose recently quoted me $830. and I really don't trust these "mechanics" anyways from the stories I hear, I will do it if I notice a lack of normal valve noise, the mpg drops or it runs differently. I'm never selling it, so any harm being done is my problem.
Flame on! Most will state you need to check valve clearance per mfg's recommendations. It's trivially easy.