Honda RVF400 Riders

[fufu]

how bad is the dmg of your rvf? how come need 2k for repair? maybe you can try finding a 2nd hand part to repalce the part that is spoil. tell us what is dmg on your bike maybe we can help.

 

i had a accident not long ago. i spend 800+ for repair. dmg is left side farring crack like mad. handle bar break. mirrior and signal light gone. wind screen crack. alingment out. airduck fly dono where. the metal frame that support the mirrior bend.

 

handle bar gone, head fairing gone,right fairing gone,exhaust gone, pillion stand gone . after i skidded my fren kiss my back side hard.coolant gone. might still got hidden dmg never check it yet...

[Slize]

guys where can get the phllips diamond vision?? and how much? thanks

[Slize]

guys is the valve clearence done 2gather wif the full service like washing ur carbs and all? if not have much 2 do a valve clearence? thanks alot..

[xiaojie]

hi guys...just got my rvf recently... so gt some questions to ask... issit normal for the bike to be very hot while riding? especially my left thigh above the exhaust pipe... then he heat meter shows the needle pointing very near to the H letter... issit common for tis to happen??

[YuaN_]

hi guys...just got my rvf recently... so gt some questions to ask... issit normal for the bike to be very hot while riding? especially my left thigh above the exhaust pipe... then he heat meter shows the needle pointing very near to the H letter... issit common for tis to happen??

 

it is quite normal to have the heat... but needle pointing very near to the H letter its normal when u idle for too long and doing half clutch during traffic jam.... but when moving at constant speed at 110km/h, my tempature needle will show half or lesser =p

[YuaN_]

rvf parts are expensive right? anyway basic service is just change 4 spark plug and engine oil right? can cost up to how much huh?nearly 100?

 

Service cab + tune - $80

Spark Plug(Gd one) - $10+ * 4

Engine Oil: 4 bottles too depending on wat engine oil u wanna use

[RVF_Kenny]

guys is the valve clearence done 2gather wif the full service like washing ur carbs and all? if not have much 2 do a valve clearence? thanks alot..

 

That depends on how you schedule your servicing. I did mine together with the carb wash cos have to take out carb anyway. Valve clearance $200 at K&T.

[RVF_Kenny]

Service cab + tune - $80

Spark Plug(Gd one) - $10+ * 4

Engine Oil: 4 bottles too depending on wat engine oil u wanna use

 

Correction... Spark plugs are $16 to $18 each... not so cheap...

[RVF_Kenny]

hi guys...just got my rvf recently... so gt some questions to ask... issit normal for the bike to be very hot while riding? especially my left thigh above the exhaust pipe... then he heat meter shows the needle pointing very near to the H letter... issit common for tis to happen??

 

Go check your coolant system for leakage, damaged radiator cap and probably do a good flush. Normal riding the most should hit slightly more than half mark only.

 

A additional plus point is to go remove thermostat and add a switch for fan. It'll be cooler.

[redbeacon]

handle bar gone, head fairing gone,right fairing gone,exhaust gone, pillion stand gone . after i skidded my fren kiss my back side hard.coolant gone. might still got hidden dmg never check it yet...

Not meaning to scare you further but fairings don't come cheap. Radiator replacement too

 

Your damages somewhat equal mine leh

[redbeacon]

`chUn;2982571']think in 2 weeks time i will be going again.. LOLx~!!

 

better go find fullface den we go again..

 

You went there with an open face? Wow, that's unbelieveable.

 

Anyways, forgot to show you guys something.

When I went too hot at one of the turns at PG, this is what happened to my helmet when I fell, hit and scraped the gravel on the side of the track:

 

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(click images to enlarge them)

 

See, despite the high price tag that it brings, fullface helmets do really work to protect your head doesn't it?

[xiaojie]

Go check your coolant system for leakage, damaged radiator cap and probably do a good flush. Normal riding the most should hit slightly more than half mark only.

 

A additional plus point is to go remove thermostat and add a switch for fan. It'll be cooler.

 

like tat do cost around hw much?.. anyway...is installing a volt meter useful?

[Slize]

so the 200 bucks is on top of the full service money rite??

[LamerFornica]

Sorry very long never take part in this thread for discussion but jux want to highlight somethings.

 

For new RVF riders if want to have better ride after tuning is done, pls check the 4 rubbers around ur pistons which help to maintain air pressure.

Also change your pilot pins if worn out + the 4 other pins which control petrol going into ur carb.

Reason is due to even if you tune and this things are broke or not in good condition, the performance is affected.

 

Anywaes hi to all in here too.

 

Regards

Lamer

[Destinee]

like tat do cost around hw much?.. anyway...is installing a volt meter useful?

 

It is really useful. It would be able to tell if your battery is going flat, ractifier is going to spoilt or magnetic coil is not charging, thereby undercharge your battery which would ultimately lead to your bike unable to start.

 

At first i install the vote meter at the advice of the RVF people here and not appreciated its usefulness until one fine day when i about to go home from work then i start my bike, only left 10 votes. I quickly call clifford of K&T and he told me something is wrong and ask me to come down immediately where he will wait for me.

 

Along the way i noticed the needle is not moving at all and slowly going down to 9 votes and finnlly at 8 votes when reached K&T where on the 2nd round of startup, it won;t start at all. They checked for me the next day and found the magnetic coil is not working nor charging at all.

[Double Brotherz]

this is 1 i dont understand... y RVF the madnetic, rectifier and the batts give problems??? but still overall RVF is the best in all!!! Anyway i will be seeing clifford soon for servicing my bike which is gonna be out from my other workshop who is doing the accident claims and repairs!! Lol!!! Must clifford to check my bike and service it!!!

[Double Brotherz]

anyway i forgot how much to service RVF at KnT!!! Neva write down and take note!!! any kind souls remember the pricing for serving and tuning all!!!

[safety first]

guy i need all yr advice...

rvf wif out any mod can go hw fast for top speed...

???

180??

190??

200??

or more??

[jojojo]

guy i need all yr advice...

rvf wif out any mod can go hw fast for top speed...

???

180??

190??

200??

or more??

 

 

if take out power cut clear meter not a problem ba... further than that i not sure le.. hee hee...

[safety first]

but if i gt my gf on bike..

will the top b different????

need advice>>>>>>>

thk

[RVF_Kenny]

so the 200 bucks is on top of the full service money rite??

 

Wash & Tune carb = $80

Valve Clearance = $200

Plugs = ($16 to $18) x 4

Maxima EO = $21 x 3

Oil Filter = $15

Stock air filter = $55

 

So can work out yourself what you need to do...

[RVF_Kenny]

this is 1 i dont understand... y RVF the madnetic, rectifier and the batts give problems??? but still overall RVF is the best in all!!! Anyway i will be seeing clifford soon for servicing my bike which is gonna be out from my other workshop who is doing the accident claims and repairs!! Lol!!! Must clifford to check my bike and service it!!!

 

Problem occurs when a part of the system is faulty. Either coil, rectifier, battery, wiring. Try to maintain all in good condition and you wont have a problem. Usually the problem starts with the wiring. Either the previous owner did some mods or those black tape fell off resulting in bared wires and thus power leakage. If you can, I advise you to strip your bike and do a full check on the wiring.

 

Mine has been healthy since I took over the bike. Heard from previous owner the rectifier has been working nearly 1 year before I bought it over. So if its true, my rectifier, battery and coil has withstand 1 yr 9 months w/o any problems...

[RVF_Kenny]

guy i need all yr advice...

rvf wif out any mod can go hw fast for top speed...

???

180??

190??

200??

or more??

 

I've tried hitting nearly 230 with stock configuration minus the power cut. Clocked by R1... no pillion...

[3chUn]

I've tried hitting nearly 230 with stock configuration minus the power cut. Clocked by R1... no pillion...

 

wow... i also wan my bike so fast lei =(

[LamerFornica]

Serviving at K N T if ur regular the tuning is cheaper.

FYI