Honda RVF400 Riders

[fierymonkey]

Originally posted by Sub Zero@Nov 10 2006, 05:57 PM

That bike has fairings moulded by First Motor.. I know the owner, a malay dude.. Relac rider..

 

Is the bike for sale on SBF?

 

Btw, Similar fairings, or even better looking can be ordered from Tyga.. They even have full system, lightweight one for RVF if i am not wrong..

ya they have but illegal 1

[YuaN_]

Originally posted by fierymonkey@Nov 10 2006, 02:47 PM

some 1 sell rvf look like r1

cool man, wondering how much will it cost

[NiteKidz]

Originally posted by fierymonkey@Nov 10 2006, 02:47 PM

some 1 sell rvf look like r1

that's a really cool RVF with a R1 look. Where can I get it done? I like that look on my bike as well. Is it just changing the head fairing?

[NiteKidz]

Originally posted by YuaN_@Nov 9 2006, 10:44 PM

me free after 11 on weekend

11 as in afternoon or night? I prefer night time leh....i propose we meet at east coast macdonald at about 11pm night? If ok, then we can start from at least 3 bikes?

 

I'm collecting my bike tomorrow, so need to do some practise on the bike as well....so need advice from you guys as well....

[Sub Zero]

Originally posted by dinesh@Nov 10 2006, 07:52 PM

hey, well clifford was the one checkin the bike... i was at k&t 4 abt 2 hours... he did check n told me tat i gotta change the radiator.... he quoted me 400.... so was wonderin whether can i get a cheaper deal....

Cheaper doesnt mean better really..

 

K&T prices are slighlty high, but worth it for the good workmanship and reliablilty.

 

You can try First Motor also.. They do RVF also.

[Sub Zero]

Originally posted by fierymonkey@Nov 10 2006, 08:07 PM

ya they have but illegal 1

No FULL SYSTEM is legal...

[Sub Zero]

Originally posted by NiteKidz@Nov 11 2006, 01:38 AM

that's a really cool RVF with a R1 look. Where can I get it done? I like that look on my bike as well. Is it just changing the head fairing?

Eh... Did you read my post after fierymonkey's?

 

Your queries are answered there... And no, it doesnt just involve changing the head fairing. That bike change whole set fairings to get a more sleeker look..

[NiteKidz]

Originally posted by Sub Zero@Nov 11 2006, 11:37 AM

Eh... Did you read my post after fierymonkey's?

 

Your queries are answered there... And no, it doesnt just involve changing the head fairing. That bike change whole set fairings to get a more sleeker look..

sorry, i tot u were talking abt the modification on engine....guess it's really pointless to change it as i still like the original look....i finally tried a RVF, and it's really nice riding it....very very good....

[winner]

rvf wash carb how much n where?

[Sub Zero]

Originally posted by NiteKidz@Nov 11 2006, 12:09 PM

sorry, i tot u were talking abt the modification on engine....guess it's really pointless to change it as i still like the original look....i finally tried a RVF, and it's really nice riding it....very very good....

No worries.. Enjoy your ride dude..

 

Can wash carb at K&T, First Motor, HE Xing..

 

All cost abt 70-80, includes tuning.

[NiteKidz]

Originally posted by Sub Zero@Nov 11 2006, 01:42 PM

No worries.. Enjoy your ride dude..

 

Can wash carb at K&T, First Motor, HE Xing..

 

All cost abt 70-80, includes tuning.

thanks for the advice, but i think i would prefer to go back to the previous owner mechanics as he knows the bike very well....looks like alot of things to take care, but i like the power....not too much and not too little as well....just nice....

 

one question, is it very difficult to go down to neutral? i had to let the engine die to get to neutral....very troublesome leh....on first gear to neutral when engine running is so difficult....kick until i give up....

[dinesh]

Originally posted by Sub Zero@Nov 11 2006, 11:25 AM

Cheaper doesnt mean better really..

 

K&T prices are slighlty high, but worth it for the good workmanship and reliablilty.

 

You can try First Motor also.. They do RVF also.

hey, thankzz dude.... do u know how 2 check the status of the end can... a fren of mine is intendin 2 sell off his 2 bro end can... he quoted me 200.... but m not very sure how 2 know whether is it in gd condition.....

[NiteKidz]

Originally posted by Sub Zero@Nov 11 2006, 01:42 PM

No worries.. Enjoy your ride dude..

 

Can wash carb at K&T, First Motor, HE Xing..

 

All cost abt 70-80, includes tuning.

bro, need some advice...no big deal but still abit sian abt it....is it really hard to shift up to neutral gear on the road, i mean stationary.....when stopping at traffic...can't be holding onto the clutch for long time mah....mine very difficult to go into neutral, and the only way is to kill the engine and then shift to neutral than start engine....abit funny leh....any idea how to do it....

[diablo_gixxer]

hi nitekidz, i'm not a rvf rider but just tot of giving u a tip regarding yr prob... u can try by blipping yr throttle, clutching out n back in n shifting to neutral... all this has to be done at d same time... should work... or u can trying downshifting on braking, using yr engine brake to help u stop too, n then frm 2nd just tap down to neutral... tats wat i normally do

[charles26428]

Originally posted by NiteKidz@Nov 12 2006, 02:29 AM

bro, need some advice...no big deal but still abit sian abt it....is it really hard to shift up to neutral gear on the road, i mean stationary.....when stopping at traffic...can't be holding onto the clutch for long time mah....mine very difficult to go into neutral, and the only way is to kill the engine and then shift to neutral than start engine....abit funny leh....any idea how to do it....

There is three reasons for this to happen:

 

1. Never do engine oil change, as carbon substance content is too thick inside your gear box, which affect you when u change gears.

 

2. Never change engine oil filter, as carbon content inside your filter choked your oil circulation as engine oil circulates between your gearbox and oil filter when your bike moves. This causes a irregular oil flow which is not smooth, therefore changing gear is more difficult.

 

3. This is the most serious one which is more likely to have happen, clutch plates inside your gearbox have become slimer and silmer as u are using too much engine brake instead of your front and rear brakes. This is the most expensive repair job which u have to do by changing clutch plates inside your gearbox.

 

Remember to apply more of front and rear brakes often instead of engine brake by clutch in to drop gears without using your front and rear brakes, after u have fixed up this situation in order to cut costs of this changing clutch plate repair job.

 

For me I only use engine brake when doing cornering without stopping from gear 6 to gear 3 or 4 at high speed. If I want to stop, I will use front and rear brake to stop and then clutch in to shift my gears back to neutral.

 

Don't use engine brake together with front and rear brake to stop your bike at the same time.

 

Do u copy what I mean???

[fierymonkey]

Originally posted by Sub Zero@Nov 11 2006, 11:34 AM

No FULL SYSTEM is legal...

yoish have full system legal

[Sub Zero]

Originally posted by fierymonkey@Nov 12 2006, 02:05 PM

yoish have full system legal

Not for RVF they dont...

 

In the 400s, only for Super4..

[NiteKidz]

Originally posted by charles26428@Nov 12 2006, 01:14 PM

There is three reasons for this to happen:

 

1. Never do engine oil change, as carbon substance content is too thick inside your gear box, which affect you when u change gears.

 

2. Never change engine oil filter, as carbon content inside your filter choked your oil circulation as engine oil circulates between your gearbox and oil filter when your bike moves. This causes a irregular oil flow which is not smooth, therefore changing gear is more difficult.

 

3. This is the most serious one which is more likely to have happen, clutch plates inside your gearbox have become slimer and silmer as u are using too much engine brake instead of your front and rear brakes. This is the most expensive repair job which u have to do by changing clutch plates inside your gearbox.

 

Remember to apply more of front and rear brakes often instead of engine brake by clutch in to drop gears without using your front and rear brakes, after u have fixed up this situation in order to cut costs of this changing clutch plate repair job.

 

For me I only use engine brake when doing cornering without stopping from gear 6 to gear 3 or 4 at high speed. If I want to stop, I will use front and rear brake to stop and then clutch in to shift my gears back to neutral.

 

Don't use engine brake together with front and rear brake to stop your bike at the same time.

 

Do u copy what I mean???

don't quite really catch it, but i'm very sure that it's none of the above...will bring it to a mechanic to diagnose it....thanks...

[Sub Zero]

Originally posted by NiteKidz@Nov 12 2006, 06:31 PM

don't quite really catch it, but i'm very sure that it's none of the above...will bring it to a mechanic to diagnose it....thanks...

I think the experts have answered ur questions..

 

In short, either u need to change Engine oil, oil filter or clutch plates..

 

I suggest change ur EO and oil filter and see how it is..

[charles26428]

Originally posted by Sub Zero@Nov 12 2006, 10:36 PM

I think the experts have answered ur questions..

 

In short, either u need to change Engine oil, oil filter or clutch plates..

 

I suggest change ur EO and oil filter and see how it is..

Your summary is short and sweet, that's very good. As it really took me to crack my brains to come up with all the full explaination and reasons to tell him the truth. Ended up he still don't understand. He really stress me out because I really dunno how to explain it further. But it is ok as he is still new in riding RVF400RR, while I am a former RVF owner.

[zod]

Originally posted by Sub Zero@Nov 12 2006, 09:36 PM

I think the experts have answered ur questions..

 

In short, either u need to change Engine oil, oil filter or clutch plates..

 

I suggest change ur EO and oil filter and see how it is..

It can be neither of these 3.

I changed all 3 at once before, no difference.

 

But I've got used to it, and it's not a problem anymore.

[NiteKidz]

Originally posted by charles26428@Nov 13 2006, 03:12 AM

Your summary is short and sweet, that's very good. As it really took me to crack my brains to come up with all the full explaination and reasons to tell him the truth. Ended up he still don't understand. He really stress me out because I really dunno how to explain it further. But it is ok as he is still new in riding RVF400RR, while I am a former RVF owner.

so u are my bro....hahaha, guess I'm really not used to it but I really enjoy the power....maybe first riding a sportbike, and the feeling is really sweet....Really Very Fast....in my opinion since previously I was riding a crusier...top at most 130....this one....scary

[NiteKidz]

Originally posted by Sub Zero@Nov 12 2006, 09:36 PM

I think the experts have answered ur questions..

 

In short, either u need to change Engine oil, oil filter or clutch plates..

 

I suggest change ur EO and oil filter and see how it is..

Noted as well, since i'm almost due for servicing...so might as well do it one shot and get assurance from the mechanics....

[RVF 风火轮]

Yo maybe if all of the above fails Could be the tension of your Clutch Cable - freeplay or maybe change your clutch cable?

[NiteKidz]

Originally posted by RVF ·ç»ðÂÖ@Nov 14 2006, 11:11 AM

Yo maybe if all of the above fails Could be the tension of your Clutch Cable - freeplay or maybe change your clutch cable?

confirm liao...likely to be clutch plate and clutch basket something like that....sibey sian....very very upset...only 3 days riding and this problem occurs, now bike still can ride but to go neutral super difficult..very tiring at traffic light, lucky i'm only get to meet 2 lights before reaching home....will seek for 2nd opinion to confirm the status....any good recommendations?