Top 20 1998 Honda CBR 1100 XX Super blackbird Questions & Answers

Sounds as if the switch is worn or faulty , find a new or second hand switch to change it over with .

Cable? (oil it) Clutch Spring issue, clutch plates maybe sticking together (happens when sits for a while). Maybe pull the case, soak the plates in oil over-night/two. If it is Hydraulic, then try bleeding the fluid (replace if old). Good luck with it. For more Bike Stuff, go to YouTube/CrashTestDummyTV. Cheers n Happy Trails (when it goes...). >:)

there are bolts with a locking nuts attached to a sliding plate that the wheel spindle , undo the locking nut and turn in the bolt on both sides in equal adjustment and check chain slack of 30mm , on the side of the sliding plate there are small notches , both sides should be on the same notch area !

think ive already said but you screw them in to tighten ! P...

http://www.hondampe.com.au/docs/owning_a_honda/owners_manuals/motorcycles/cbr1100xx-1998.pdf try this link good luck......

All motorcycles have a " Kill/engine stop switch ". They have to by law. Usually it's right next to the starter button on the right side handlebar switches. Usually it's the button to the left of the start. I’m happy to assist further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/robert_5bac37c3cb991fdb

valve timing shouldn't change unless you've had the engine apart. do you mean valve tappets/ shims adjusting gaps

To remove the coolant reservoir on a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird, locate and remove the fasteners securing it, then gently pull it away to access the connecting pipes for inspection.

Please Check the Battery percentage.

Faulty ignition switch.

carb low speed jets are dirty or need ajust--if fuel inject it needs cleanin too or a scan

Here is the layout. Please rate my answer.

What are you talking about "SBJames".Of course you could replace the stator on a Honda Blackbird without engine removal.

YES! nice bike by the way i wish i had one "blackbird" this happened to mine and another friends Hurricane we both had the noise and one day he sent me a text video saying listen to my bike and it sounded like **** ..what had heppened is that the chain jumped a tooth and the timing was way off it was amazing to listen too and it sounded like it was going to explode he found out that his cam chain tensioner was broken..so i decided to check mine and boy was i glad i did, when i took it out it was leaking oil past the seal, was wobbly side to side play, and was worn on one side more than the other..so i went to a salvage yard and picked up one that looked in decent shape and installed it and have put another 10k on it, the chain noise is still there but not quite as bad now..im sure that the chain is stretched especially the way i ride it...i race it at the track and put extreme loads on it. so you'd better have a look at the tensoiner and dont replace it yourself unless you know exactly what your doing..because the dealer will probably try and sell you an after market style, and these are a highly critical in the set up or adjustment if you want to call it that, and if you do it wrong..it will damge the engine..just try and get an original stock one.

Hi and welcome to the site,

Initially, have you checked the 30A main fuse? It would be inside the starter relay. To locate the starter relay, follow the cable from the battery's + terminal.

Good luck and thank you for asking.

Cam chain normally must be replaced, but sometimes cam chain tensioner may have some space to put more tension to tighten the cam chain. If you know how to access it then go for it. Good advise?

the carbs need cleaning, the floats are stuck in the down position

i would suggest get the right switch, but if the wire colors are the same you can remove the terminals from the plastic plugs, by using a tiny screw driver or similar to bend the lock tabs , make notes or take photos of both plugs and wires before starting

?.....was the bang when you tried to start the bike...or as you turned ignition on?...if when you turned ignition on sounds like you need to check wireing...if bang was when you truned eneing over it could be unburt petrol that banged when bike tried to fire up !!...

Does the bike run right now........all lights work, horn blow?? If it runs good and all electronics work, then don't worry about it, it may have been a relay kicking on when you introduced the battery to the system.
hope this helps