Honda RVF400 Riders

[Shay]

Originally posted by y2kredbull@Jan 19 2006, 06:21 PM

http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/5463/rearleft5ho.jpg

 

Check out the Pipes on this baby!

wa....look at that impossibly spotless swingarm and undercarriage!!

 

Hey got a question....any tips u guys have to make the swingarm, exhuast area squeaky and shamlessly clean? What products do u guys use for solvents, brushes etc?

 

I cant find a suitable brush that can clean hard to reach places like the rear suspension. Most DIY and hardware shop sell soft bristle brushes.... ..tried toothbrush oso not very effective.

 

[GhostRider17]

Originally posted by Shay@Jan 19 2006, 11:34 PM

wa....look at that impossibly spotless swingarm and undercarriage!!

 

Hey got a question....any tips u guys have to make the swingarm, exhuast area squeaky and shamlessly clean? What products do u guys use for solvents, brushes etc?

 

I cant find a suitable brush that can clean hard to reach places like the rear suspension. Most DIY and hardware shop sell soft bristle brushes.... ..tried toothbrush oso not very effective.

 

i ever seen a rvf chrome the body .. swing arm u can use wd40 to clean it..

[ambasnakeman]

after cleaning chain with kerosene, i use kerosene to clean the swing arm with a rag. once in a while, remove the footrest and sprocket to clean the behind areas. after that use autosol and polish. but after one track session, back to sqaure one.

[Luciferwayne]

Originally posted by GhostRider17@Jan 19 2006, 10:30 PM

u mean rvf bike??

best is with rvf lor!!!~

[Lao_yang]

Originally posted by Shay@Jan 19 2006, 11:34 PM

wa....look at that impossibly spotless swingarm and undercarriage!!

 

Hey got a question....any tips u guys have to make the swingarm, exhuast area squeaky and shamlessly clean? What products do u guys use for solvents, brushes etc?

 

I cant find a suitable brush that can clean hard to reach places like the rear suspension. Most DIY and hardware shop sell soft bristle brushes.... ..tried toothbrush oso not very effective.

 

mayb u can use take some jet fuel for cleanin.

[Shay]

Originally posted by Lao_yang@Jan 20 2006, 02:07 AM

mayb u can use take some jet fuel for cleanin.

hahaha....is that what u are using??

 

Btw....i really hate the smell of Jet fuel...iz another form of kerosene and jet fuel smell linger on for days!! hate it whenever i have to work in the fuel cell.

 

btw...try not to use it too much if you are.....iz bad for your health.

 

any other alternatives to kerosene guys? i tried kerosene before...yea its clean but the smell

 

I triedd WD40 ghost,,,,it bloody washed off my Elf metal plate labeling ! pissed man.

[y2kredbull]

Shay,try using Pen RAy engine degreaser.Works for me.Swingarm sparkling clean.All the dirty all just dilutes off and jus need a rinsing off with water.MAybe after a bikewash,i post some pics for you all to see.

[ambasnakeman]

the worry i have about using degreaser is the stuff getting on to the chain. if it remains on the chain, in coming lube will be washed away too.

 

there is another product similar to wd40/rp7. its called either LSP or LPS. a green can spray. functions the same, but does not have the oil surface after that. very dry. i heard the hardware shops behind the coffee shop opp LAB got sell. havent tried it myself.

 

not just the swing arm, but the gear linkage gets dirty too. i once saw a product like SOCKS for shocks. it wraps over the shock. Velcro attachment with water proof material. about 30US. saw it on ebay. i think its a good investment for RVF, since we dun have a hugger.

[QuietStorm]

Originally posted by GhostRider17@Jan 19 2006, 08:34 PM

jeff u still ride the same colour bike huh.. my bike place on 7 position n u next to me.. :smile:

Just sold my bike a month ago...

[tth_jeff]

Originally posted by GhostRider17@Jan 19 2006, 08:34 PM

jeff u still ride the same colour bike huh.. my bike place on 7 position n u next to me.. :smile:

Sorry i think i used my friend's account to reply just now. iI sold my bike liao....

[leo_rider]

Originally posted by GhostRider17@Jan 19 2006, 08:47 PM

of course man..i put inside my friendster le.. leo i cant c bike le.. dun know which position.. xiao di bike place no 1..

meet up leh..

[Lao_yang]

Originally posted by Shay@Jan 20 2006, 03:27 AM

hahaha....is that what u are using??

 

Btw....i really hate the smell of Jet fuel...iz another form of kerosene and jet fuel smell linger on for days!! hate it whenever i have to work in the fuel cell.

 

btw...try not to use it too much if you are.....iz bad for your health.

 

any other alternatives to kerosene guys? i tried kerosene before...yea its clean but the smell

 

I triedd WD40 ghost,,,,it bloody washed off my Elf metal plate labeling ! pissed man.

i a m wking with jet fuel everyday man.gt used to the smell liao.haha.

[Shay]

Originally posted by y2kredbull@Jan 20 2006, 07:20 AM

Shay,try using Pen RAy engine degreaser.Works for me.Swingarm sparkling clean.All the dirty all just dilutes off and jus need a rinsing off with water.MAybe after a bikewash,i post some pics for you all to see.

Pen Ray u say? My concern is; is the cleaning too powerful? Coz i think i tried a degreaser and it bloodly washes off some of the the Ink on the metal label plate on the swingarm that says something like " Designed By ELF" . SO freaking pissed.

 

oh yea...WD40 does the same thing too. i guess u have to rinse them off immediately but i guess i was following instructions on the bottle tellin me to let the product STAY ON for a minute. Oh well....so much for reading instructions.

 

Now scrubbing like mad with normal detergent soap.

 

ANd also...how u guys clean the suspension area? Share yr methods!

Its quite a Bit*h to reach behind aint it?

[GhostRider17]

Originally posted by Luciferwayne@Jan 20 2006, 02:03 AM

best is with rvf lor!!!~

:giddy:

[GhostRider17]

Originally posted by tth_jeff@Jan 20 2006, 10:07 AM

Sorry i think i used my friend's account to reply just now. iI sold my bike liao....

 

wow.. then change to big bike or drive car liao..

[GhostRider17]

Originally posted by leo_rider@Jan 20 2006, 10:09 AM

meet up leh..

i very shy wan.. yr bike too fast le..

 

 

i will meet u wan .. is tat time is not ripe yet..

[Xiao_Di]

Originally posted by GhostRider17@Jan 19 2006, 08:47 PM

of course man..i put inside my friendster le.. leo i cant c bike le.. dun know which position.. xiao di bike place no 1..

where got my bike place no1...there still alot of more faster bike then mi leh

[GhostRider17]

Originally posted by Xiao_Di@Jan 20 2006, 08:49 PM

where got my bike place no1...there still alot of more faster bike then mi leh

aiya .. this photo is taken at kallang ma.. i talking abt at east coast park

[Leonard_35]

To the cleaners, i tried using the penray degreaser on stock muffler and engine casing and after awhile, colour of metal became dull.. especially on some weldings on the back part of header. ( immediately became dark brown in colour)!! low morale. Think can autosol back again?

 

Does anybody experience a loud "tak" noise when engaging neutral to 1st gear? Sounds like something break. Care to share? thx

[ambasnakeman]

Originally posted by Leonard_35@Jan 20 2006, 10:14 PM

To the cleaners, i tried using the penray degreaser on stock muffler and engine casing and after awhile, colour of metal became dull.. especially on some weldings on the back part of header. ( immediately became dark brown in colour)!! low morale. Think can autosol back again?

 

Does anybody experience a loud "tak" noise when engaging neutral to 1st gear? Sounds like something break. Care to share? thx

3 possibilities.

 

1) most likely, ur clutch plates has worn out. 100++ at K&T. if the metal plates spoil too, then its about 200++. recommended to change engine oil too. in the mean time, u might want to try adjusting ur clutch lever free play. try making the biting point further.

 

2) a loose chain will cause noise and jerk the whole bike. most motorshops do this for free, provided they use the proper tools. beware, some shops use hammer and screw driver which may damage the hub.

 

3) worst circumstance is the whole clutch housing spoil. considering the fact that RVFs are between 8 to 12 years old now. this cost a bomb.

[eugene_kips]

thought engaging first gear always got "tak" sound one? no mah?

[ambasnakeman]

especially when clutch plates are just changed, its very smooth and almost 'tak'less.

[y2kredbull]

Originally posted by Leonard_35@Jan 20 2006, 10:14 PM

To the cleaners, i tried using the penray degreaser on stock muffler and engine casing and after awhile, colour of metal became dull.. especially on some weldings on the back part of header. ( immediately became dark brown in colour)!! low morale. Think can autosol back again?

 

Does anybody experience a loud "tak" noise when engaging neutral to 1st gear? Sounds like something break. Care to share? thx

Cannot use Penray on muffler/headers/exhaust.I use only on the swingarms.

[tth_jeff]

Originally posted by GhostRider17@Jan 20 2006, 08:43 PM

wow.. then change to big bike or drive car liao..

Just bought a small car Will definitely get RVF back soon... Great bike to ride on... Ghost add me in friendster at [email protected]

[GhostRider17]

Originally posted by tth_jeff@Jan 21 2006, 11:47 AM

Just bought a small car Will definitely get RVF back soon... Great bike to ride on... Ghost add me in friendster at [email protected]

yiqian friendster i also inside ma.. u never saw ma?? anyway i add u liao