Can't get a true oil level unless it's dipped when cold .
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I've just bought my 2nd CBX 750F & I'm also currently the owner of a CB 750 Retro which uses the same enging in a softer state of tune.
My first CBX 750F was a metallic silver "B" plate (1984) that I bought when it was just 2 years old. I found the ride was firm but good but that the bike had a tendancy to want to "topple" into low speed corners which was less apparent when w new set of tyres were fitted. So tyre profile had a lot to do with it.
Other than that the only problem (& it's the same with my CB 750 Retro) is that you can only take an oil level reading when the engine's cold. (As instructed in the hand book). If dipped when hot you read about 1/2 litre too much on the stick because the oil drains down from the oil cooler under the headstock when it thins as it heats up & gives you a false reading. Another warning that you get is that the footpegs vibrate as the oil level gets low. As long as you watch out for this it's no problem & is a fast & reliable steed.
I found the twin headlamps excellent & I liked the look & layout of the dash. The fairing does keep the worst of the weather off you if you tuck in behind it. It managed an indicated 127mph 2-up on the flat & would pull more when solo.
I would recommend it! Having owned a VFR750 as well the CBX750F is much easier to maintain if you want to keep costs down.
Dave :-)
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Purchase Price
£750
Performance
Good
Reliability
Good
Customer service
Good
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