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

[taychunkiang]

HI guys Where can i convert S4 headlamp to HID????? Any how much??

[Takeshi1]

i think something went wrong in the computer chip inside ur speedometer...

 

 

better pray it can be repaired, if not u gotta change the computer chip inside cost abt $200 - $300

[ZzGaNgStErzZ]

u can try here

[euz]

HID is illegal................

[dEeLdo]

HIDs are already approved by LTA quite some time ago.. can check tru onemotoring.com

[xiaowen]

HIDs are already approved by LTA quite some time ago.. can check tru onemotoring.com

 

sure boh? can show us the link? no offence intended. cheers

[skyblood]

should be the same problem as me... speed sensor problem fixing it cost $120

[Stardust83]

i don't think that HIDs are approve by LTA lor...

 

Only those cars that comes wif it are... Anything HIDs after market is illegal.

 

Correct me if am i wrong...These are to the best of my knowledge.

[Zai23]

oh oh... Tink im gonna rip my pockets off in my next servicing. My mileage already 31000km. 1yr plus. Dammit. haha.

 

gonna have to change:

 

tyres

air filter

brake pads

engine oil

n now valve clearance..

[PegScraper]

HIDs are already approved by LTA quite some time ago.. can check tru onemotoring.com

 

I doubt the LTA will approve any thing fun - which makes me wonder, does anyone in the LTA actually ride a bike or drive a car? Most of the rules do not make much real-world sense, and makes me believe that they're all decided at a round-table conference and passed by a vote.

 

Officer: "Should we allow left-turning vehicles a free turn at every signal light?"

Voter: "Hmmm..."

Voter: "Ummm..."

Officer: "Ok, since no one said yes, let's just deny that request from motorists..."

 

Ok, that was - I'll go sit in that corner and be quiet for the rest of the evening!

[calvin_haito]

I doubt the LTA will approve any thing fun - which makes me wonder, does anyone in the LTA actually ride a bike or drive a car? Most of the rules do not make much real-world sense, and makes me believe that they're all decided at a round-table conference and passed by a vote.

 

Officer: "Should we allow left-turning vehicles a free turn at every signal light?"

Voter: "Hmmm..."

Voter: "Ummm..."

Officer: "Ok, since no one said yes, let's just deny that request from motorists..."

 

Ok, that was - I'll go sit in that corner and be quiet for the rest of the evening!

 

well said!!!

[- MaMaN -]

HIDs are already approved by LTA quite some time ago.. can check tru onemotoring.com

 

The use of HID headlamps/whiter headlamp bulbs is a technological trend in the automotive industry. The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has allowed HID headlamps to be fitted on vehicles because such headlamps have been used worldwide and they are purpose-built by vehicle manufacturers to ensure that they are safe. Like other headlamps, HID headlamps must comply with the relevant safety standards and be properly installed and aligned.

 

HID headlamps are more energy efficient and can improve the visibility of drivers as compared with standard halogen lamps. A motorist using a HID lamp system is able to see up to 100 metres to the front of the vehicle, compared to about 58 metres with standard halogen lighting.

 

 

 

With the increasing trend on the use of HID headlamps, there has been feedback from motorists that such headlamps are brighter and tend to cause glare. In an attempt to reduce the propensity of glare caused by HID headlamps to other road users, some vehicle manufacturers have incorporated an auto-levelling feature, which automatically adjusts the headlamp angle and direction based on road and driving conditions.

 

With effect from 1 January 2010, LTA will require all newly registered vehicles, except motorcycles, fitted with HID headlamps to be equipped with an auto-levelling feature.

 

 

http://www.onemotoring.com.sg/publish/onemotoring/en/lta_information_guidelines/modification_guide/hid_headlamps.html

[vemon]

Ya, very the correct. I think Keong wil have a solution for this. Drop him a call first to enquire, nice guy no need to worry..

 

thanks A-AN 07 n Metaphor , went to teamshinez yesterday n they r trying real head to get it off my bike. Thanks for intro me to them.

[PitsTopz]

do u guys encounter during at dat moment, when u pick up speed the bike like 'sangkut' like dat..like cannot speed up..

[limbat]

HID systems are legal if u install them into a HID compatible headlamp casing. If u install HIDs into Halogen headlamp casing then it is illegal. All Projector headlamp casing are HID compatible...............

[standard]

same problem like me .. i noe how its feel like .. btw it has been like a moth for me .. . now just waiting for my pay day to repair it ..

[Shadowles]

do u guys encounter during at dat moment, when u pick up speed the bike like 'sangkut' like dat..like cannot speed up..

 

is it because the tire not enough air???

[dEeLdo]

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[dEeLdo]

it is legal, but as usual some 'conditions apply'.. know sum1 in LTA who says dat its legal to certain Watt,bla bla, but u'll never noe how 'playful' men in white can be..

[deviLLian]

Wats your mileage?...Its recommended to do valve clearance every 20 000km unless you always follow the speed limit.

 

Mine is a 46 000km,1 n 1/2yrs old spec 3,send my bike for valve clearance when it reaches 32 000KM ago,one set of exhaust and intake valve clearance is off. The rest is ok. How much?..depends on parts and workmanship 120-200SGD...

 

where did haf your valve clearance done? nowadays not easy to find good workmanship + original parts leh...

[PitsTopz]

is it because the tire not enough air???

 

my tires r ok..i always check & pump my tires every few days..

[PitsTopz]

same problem like me .. i noe how its feel like .. btw it has been like a moth for me .. . now just waiting for my pay day to repair it ..

 

me too...tot of going after pay day..which workshop do u recommend?

[PitsTopz]

where did haf your valve clearance done? nowadays not easy to find good workmanship + original parts leh...

 

hmm...i havent done any valve clearance since i got it (2nd hand)..perhaps u can recommend few shops(good workmanship) dat r doing it..

[JbAtRaCeR]

where did haf your valve clearance done? nowadays not easy to find good workmanship + original parts leh...

 

Done it at bikeworkz. At the same time when doing you can also check on the timing chain.

 

 

PitsTopz - "Sangkut" there is a few things you might want to check.

 

1.Dirty airfilter.

2.Carb tuning

3.Engine not fully warmed up.(nowdays rainy season so must warm up)

4.etc.

 

Best is to get the mech. to see your bike.

[PitsTopz]

thx bro...