[Archive] [Q&A] SBF CB400 Official Q&A Thread 2008

[rxgn]

When was the last time you lub your chain?

 

on the 14th june.. could it be the problem? gear related to chain?

[SMR]

on the 14th june.. could it be the problem? gear related to chain?

 

My suggestion to you would be:-

1) Lube your chain, preferably once every week and everytime after it rains. It'll soften the sound produced.

 

2) Your clutch cable could be due for a change. Usually clutch cable can last for around 2 years. But always perform the cheaper solution first like adjust your clutch cable. Adjusting clutch cable is easy as you just need to turn the nut on the left side of the handle bar. Adjust for more freeplay on the clutch which you'll need to squeeze harder in order to change gears.

 

3) Check for clutch slippage if the above mentioned does not help. Do a search on the forum if you do not know how. Your clutch plates could also be due for a change.

 

4) Get your trustworthy mechanic to check and advice accordingly.

[rxgn]

My suggestion to you would be:-

1) Lube your chain, preferably once every week and everytime after it rains. It'll soften the sound produced.

 

2) Your clutch cable could be due for a change. Usually clutch cable can last for around 2 years. But always perform the cheaper solution first like adjust your clutch cable. Adjusting clutch cable is easy as you just need to turn the nut on the left side of the handle bar. Adjust for more freeplay on the clutch which you'll need to squeeze harder in order to change gears.

 

3) Check for clutch slippage if the above mentioned does not help. Do a search on the forum if you do not know how. Your clutch plates could also be due for a change.

 

4) Get your trustworthy mechanic to check and advice accordingly.

 

alright, i will try that out.. thank you

 

maybe friday visit unique or planet.. shall post the outcome after the visit..

[mr suave]

I have my chain tighten and since, there is always a screeching sound when I'm moving? What could possibly be the problem(s)?

 

Anyone!?

[BioMoDiFIed]

Anyone!?

 

Maybe u tighten ur chain too tight and its screaming to be loosened a little? :D

[Ah Pek]

Anyone!?

 

How tight is tight?...tension you mean?

 

The most 'accurate' to tension a chain is to have yourself sitting on your bike while the mech or a friend does it.

 

There should at least be a 15mm to 25mm (5/8 - 1 inch) slack for vertical movement midway along the chain after you adjusted it. Rotate or move the wheel to be sure that this is constant..if its doesn't..and slack in certain section as you move the wheel, its an indication that there is kinked and binding along the chain or the link binding has weaken.

 

Your case of chain noise sound more like its too tight and may be slightly off aligment. Remember that when you tighten the main back wheel axle nut..there is further 'tightening' in progress...so slack more before you tighten that back axle nut.

[TitanicLexus]

Anyone can recommended which plc re-wrap seat is nice and cheaper??

 

Btw, can anyone provided Aunty shop address? I understand the shop is on our right hand side when u riding on Jalan Besar road, b4 reach LAB. Is Aunty Shop is the real name? paisei.... thks advice pls.

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[BIKER1605199362]

Anyone can recommended which plc re-wrap seat is nice and cheaper??

 

Btw, can anyone provided Aunty shop address? I understand the shop is on our right hand side when u riding on Jalan Besar road, b4 reach LAB. Is Aunty Shop is the real name? paisei.... thks advice pls.

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Hoo Hin Trading Company(Auntie Shop)

411 Jalan Besar, S'pore 209014

207 Lavendar Street S'pore 338765

Vernis Boo

Tel: 62910543

 

Juzz Wheelzz

Blk 1008, Bukit Merah Lane 3

#01-18

Lenny Ling

Tel: 81250456

 

Not Just Helmet

454 Macpherson Road,

Joyee

Tel: 97968892

 

Hope the info helps....

Aunty shop is straight down lavandar street... after MW, keep left until you see the junction.... alittle bit more, you will see 2 shops... there !

[TitanicLexus]

yo bro... thks very much for the info..... with the address n name, i can easily find it out..... btw, any recommendation which is cheaper and nice? Do the shop above mentioned got sticker services?

[BIKER1605199362]

yo bro... thks very much for the info..... with the address n name, i can easily find it out..... btw, any recommendation which is cheaper and nice? Do the shop above mentioned got sticker services?

 

cheaper i dunno... cause usually i will do at aunty shop or 219, cause competition there makes the price attractive. its just next door, can walk ard to compare prices...

 

yes... aunty shop does provide sticker services... reasonable prices..

[Killer75]

hi bros, anyone ever encounter similar problem.

I just changed my tires (Pirelli Diablo) yesterday, after changing my bike seems to lose power on pick up and when goin thro bends feel very different (unstable). However, I did see the mech at unique balance my wheel.

Can anyone help me?

[mr suave]

How tight is tight?...tension you mean?

 

The most 'accurate' to tension a chain is to have yourself sitting on your bike while the mech or a friend does it.

 

There should at least be a 15mm to 25mm (5/8 - 1 inch) slack for vertical movement midway along the chain after you adjusted it. Rotate or move the wheel to be sure that this is constant..if its doesn't..and slack in certain section as you move the wheel, its an indication that there is kinked and binding along the chain or the link binding has weaken.

 

Your case of chain noise sound more like its too tight and may be slightly off aligment. Remember that when you tighten the main back wheel axle nut..there is further 'tightening' in progress...so slack more before you tighten that back axle nut.

 

Went to bikeshop, its my wheel bearing thats screwed up.

[TitanicLexus]

IKER;4401957']cheaper i dunno... cause usually i will do at aunty shop or 219, cause competition there makes the price attractive. its just next door, can walk ard to compare prices...

 

yes... aunty shop does provide sticker services... reasonable prices..

 

Thks bro..... now exciting to see my new outlook of s4 nxt Monday from Motoworld. after maybe will go directly to Aunty shop do up my seat rewrap and sticker fairing and bellypan..... :cheer:

[kurarensu]

IKER;4401832']Hoo Hin Trading Company(Auntie Shop)

411 Jalan Besar, S'pore 209014

207 Lavendar Street S'pore 338765

Vernis Boo

Tel: 62910543

 

Juzz Wheelzz

Blk 1008, Bukit Merah Lane 3

#01-18

Lenny Ling

Tel: 81250456

 

Not Just Helmet

454 Macpherson Road,

Joyee

Tel: 97968892

 

Hope the info helps....

Aunty shop is straight down lavandar street... after MW, keep left until you see the junction.... alittle bit more, you will see 2 shops... there !

 

Not Just Helmet has shifted to Ubi the coffeeshop that block.. =)

 

 

btw i got questions.. how much roughly does the following will cost up to?

 

- Engine Oil (Motul 300v)

- OEM Oil Filter

- OEM Clutch Plates

- Clutch Gasket

- Magnetic Coil

- Starter Carbon

- Spec3 Tail Modification + Spray + Moulding of the pillion handle bar (i brought my spec3 tail & taillight to the shop to do the job)

- Spec3 Undertray

- Spec3 Mudguard

- Labour Charge

 

i did mine for $970.. issit a good price? any idea, please feedback hees.. kinda broke already sobb!!

 

 

btw i looking for a aftermarket handlebar that has the same feel/position as the stock.. any brand? no fatbar pls..

[Ah Pek]

Went to bikeshop, its my wheel bearing thats screwed up.

 

You think so?...LOL!..may be it was too tight and to do for you may be free job so might as well tell yo bearing koyak!?... and some $$s for the day trouble..who knows. Just taking reference that if you have not tighten the chain..you do not have the problem..yah?...anyway..

[Killer75]

hi bros, anyone ever encounter similar problem.

I just changed my tires (Pirelli Diablo) yesterday, after changing my bike seems to lose power on pick up and when goin thro bends feel very different (unstable). However, I did see the mech at unique balance my wheel.

Can anyone help me?

 

mine is spec 2

[deviLLian]

85% Kerosene blend with 5% soap poder/10% water. Use a roough surface rag cloth. Sponge with clean water immediately when you finished the part done...one at a time.

 

so now manage to salvage the ruin?

 

ah pek's secret formula worked great!

my meter lookin brand new again.. so is my gearbox n engine block

[xiaokang]

hi i am new for s4 for run in izzit 3k will do ?

[Ah Pek]

hi i am new for s4 for run in izzit 3k will do ?

 

Wah...another same question here...this is the third one I came across.

[xiaokang]

no one ans me mah..so ask around lor..

[mr suave]

You think so?...LOL!..may be it was too tight and to do for you may be free job so might as well tell yo bearing koyak!?... and some $$s for the day trouble..who knows. Just taking reference that if you have not tighten the chain..you do not have the problem..yah?...anyway..

 

Its really chui. It was very unstable when i was riding. So suck thumb and change. Wear and tear no choice.

[BigDogs]

Any1 experience this? When my spec 3 was stock i could go all the way to the max no wobbles, but recently i jacked up my back suspension and installed a GPR scrambler type handle bar.

 

Noticed that day on BKE went to 140 my bike started to wobble got so bad that i had to slow down any1 have any idea?

 

Also after installing the handle bar i didnt have a chance to buy a new set of balancers for the handler bar, does that play a part also?

[PaLmEr]

Any1 experience this? When my spec 3 was stock i could go all the way to the max no wobbles, but recently i jacked up my back suspension and installed a GPR scrambler type handle bar.

 

Noticed that day on BKE went to 140 my bike started to wobble got so bad that i had to slow down any1 have any idea?

 

Also after installing the handle bar i didnt have a chance to buy a new set of balancers for the handler bar, does that play a part also?

 

the jacking up of the rear plays havoc on bike stability. get a set of heavy balancers from motovation.

[BigDogs]

Any rough estimate one price for the heavy balancers from motovation? Also i noticed whenever after using my front brake when i move off i can hear a slight hissing sound coming from my front brakes is that normal and once ever at my carpark i park next day i want to move off the bike like stuck on front break but i wasnt pressing it. I just tug on it then it moved.

[DVD]

What is the best way to know when do we have to service our front suspension?