Honda RVF400 Riders

[ambasnakeman]

just went to jb yesterday to install my sigma speedo. got it at 30 bucks here. i also modded it to inverted gearing shiok. all done for 20 rm.

[ambasnakeman]

the only bad factor about the bc800 speedo is that, there is no backlight. i mounted it just next to the tach. in singapore still ok. street lights bright enough to make it visible. second link no way.

 

as i said earlier, i only interested in the max speed function. i clocked 215km/h yesterday.

[Non Stop Racing]

heh snakeman adventurous ah.. juz like to ask u why u say this ''the other time change clutch plates but tahan 2 days only. '' , means yr new clutch plate last u 2days onli? hopefully my problem last on cable n engine oil..if plate is so costly. *grumble*

[Andr3w]

i think its the cable...cos i hav dat prob b4..change n adjust the cable then ok liao...cheers:smile:

[Non Stop Racing]

okie here my summarise. mech change engine oil.. the old 1 was chocolate color alreadi. he use repsol 4t 10w50 full syn. 60$ .. okie the price ? then he check why i cant change to neutral gear without rev. its the problem with clutch plate. balls.. i think i got live with it cos current no $ to replace it.

[ambasnakeman]

how much does rvf clutch cable cost?

fjt got sell?

[ambasnakeman]

we are still not sticky

[revolution]

Originally posted by Non Stop Racing@Jan 14 2005, 07:42 PM

okie here my summarise. mech change engine oil.. the old 1 was chocolate color alreadi. he use repsol 4t 10w50 full syn. 60$ .. okie the price ? then he check why i cant change to neutral gear without rev. its the problem with clutch plate. balls.. i think i got live with it cos current no $ to replace it.

too bad...saw ur post too late....act jus wan 2 tell u, jus changing of engine oil is a gamble to whether after dat ur prob will still exist anot.....if im u, i will change the clutch plates & engine oil 2gether....dats bcos wen u change ur clutch plates dat time, u will still hav 2 change engine oil lor....so might as well do it 4 once....

 

act u can try to speak to ur bikeshop whether u can owe them 1st if u got not enuf money 2 pay the full sum....i believe if u frequent dat shop often, it's not much of a prob ba....

[Ken]

Non Stop Racing, used ONLY fuchs sikoline engine oil 15W50 for ur bike, be it semi or full synthetic oil.

Trust me on this.

[BuZZBeaM]

Originally posted by Ken@Jan 15 2005, 03:53 AM

Non Stop Racing, used ONLY fuchs sikoline engine oil 15W50 for ur bike, be it semi or full synthetic oil.

Trust me on this.

Im using tat!! not bad.. better than motul....

Ise using Castrol... review not bad

[Non Stop Racing]

icic, btw hayde manual reccomand 10w40 rite ? if we use higher velocity oil will it have side effect or nvm ? currenlty on the repsol 4t 10w50 , api grade i check se sf sg..didnt state. Btw my bike died on me ytd. hot noon riding in jamm 3/4 temp all the way..ride until a carpark. off engine,i on again, no sound from starter button,battery lights still bright. after bike cool down can start.. ani face this ? .

[Guest TachiTJRS]

Originally posted by Ken@Jan 15 2005, 03:53 AM

Non Stop Racing, used ONLY fuchs sikoline engine oil 15W50 for ur bike, be it semi or full synthetic oil.

Trust me on this.

And why do you say that this is the best? care to explain your theory on oils? Do you know what engine oils actually do....since you are an expert on this topic, care to explain further why this or that oil is better on any sort of bike engine.

 

If not, I feel if you were to make a statement like "this is the best, Trust me on this" How do you gain people's trust? Are you not potentially misleading newbie riders? Sorry if I sound provoking but I feel that if anyone posts something technical related, they should back it up with facts or at least a personal account on your experiences will suffice.

 

As a benefit to riders out there. i will post a review on engine oils....right after you bro....you first..

[jungleboy111]

Taichi : I believe there is an article on engine oils somewhere in the forum.

 

All : Personally I would prefer engine oil of higher viscoscity. Thats why I'm using fuchs as well. It would be better for high rev engine to have thicker engine oil. Thats what I feel. Higher viscoscity would prob cause cold start to be slightly more difficult, and would prob need a little more warming up time. Basically I am using Fuchs becoz many RVF pple here using. But i think its not bad oso.

 

Revo : Actually change clutch plate no need to change oil oso can mah.... Just collect the oil then pour back loh...

 

ambasnakeman : you can try asking them. they should have. if dont have you can always order overseas. i posted the website here b4. thats the guy i bought my engine casing from.

[ambasnakeman]

after change to inverted gearing, the problem lesser. i think my lever was quite loose adding to the problem.

 

the whole thing about engine oil is getting violent

[ambasnakeman]

i know that the numbers got something to do with heat and viscosity. i think indivudual riding style matters too.

 

and the thing about using the same oil after changing plates is not a good idea. there will be sediments from the old clutch plate inside.

[ambasnakeman]

URGENT. I going later at about 11 to pump petrol at second link and as usual min 200. anyone wanna join in, just pm me. can arrange a time to meet up

[BeowulF]

Originally posted by Non Stop Racing@Jan 15 2005, 07:18 AM

icic, btw hayde manual reccomand 10w40 rite ? if we use higher velocity oil will it have side effect or nvm ? currenlty on the repsol 4t 10w50 , api grade i check se sf sg..didnt state.

The " VISCOSITY" rating is related to the thickness of the oil at certain temperatures, ie how easy it is to flow.

 

Lower means easier, so a 10w oil will flow easier than a 40w oil.

 

Multigrade oils with markings like 10w40, 5w50 means they behave differently at different temperatures.

 

a 10w40 will behave like a 10w oil at low temperatures like between 5 deg C to 35deg C, than change its behaviour to 40w oil at higher temps.

 

The reasoning is that at lower temp, the oil must be thinner to allowing the oil to flow faster and coat and protect all surfaces, then at higher temp, when your bike has warmed up, and you are thrashing the nuts off it, to give a thicker barrier for better protection.

 

So, 50w will be thicker than 40w, and the engine has to work a little harder to "push" the oil through the passageways, thus you lose a little power for better protection.

 

You can go higher than the recommended 40w, but not lower for reliability.

 

OK?

 

And don't ask me which brand better, cos they all wear out over time, and regular change is your only gagrantee:smile:

[eugene_kips]

Originally posted by ambasnakeman@Jan 15 2005, 12:17 AM

how much does rvf clutch cable cost?

fjt got sell?

I not sure abt FJT, but I bought my from combine motors

$30 plus installation....think abit exp...but good service plus my cable was abt to "snap"(my feelings) while I happen to be in amk so drop by to change immediately.

 

jungleboy...you order stuff from overseas? where? how to? paypal? btw you in NUS also? dun mind me asking.....juz curious and want to know where can source for stuff...thks.

[ambasnakeman]

URGENT.

i didnt go to second link yesterday but i am going tonite. i going to brunei for 3 weeks on monday night. so i thought of going to the playground for 1 last time before i set off.

 

if anyone feels like joining in, pls sms me at 91267701

[jungleboy111]

Originally posted by eugene_kips@Jan 16 2005, 01:17 AM

I not sure abt FJT, but I bought my from combine motors

$30 plus installation....think abit exp...but good service plus my cable was abt to "snap"(my feelings) while I happen to be in amk so drop by to change immediately.

 

jungleboy...you order stuff from overseas? where? how to? paypal? btw you in NUS also? dun mind me asking.....juz curious and want to know where can source for stuff...thks.

Yes, I ordered stuff from Japan last year. It's by Paypal. It's safe doing transacytins with him. I ordered an engine casing worth about $2k and another order of pistons from him. All I had to pay the full summ up front. But he came true to his word. Definitely a safe person to order from. His name is Devin Davison.

 

http://www.mugen571.com/

You can order pratically ANY oem RVF parts from him. Yes, when I say any, it really is ANY. Price wise, not everything is cheaper than FJT, depends. There are alot of other aftermarket stuff for RVF you can order from him as well.

 

I'm from NTU, not NUS.

[Non Stop Racing]

hah okie wolf.. point notted. guys my brake pad using sbs pads.. squeaks alot , read up b4 it says its normal as experince by frens too, but when im moving slowly on bike clutching in, under stoping distance , i hear squeaking sound w/o braking oso . why ? brake disc problems ? pardon my naggness since i got my machine less then 2weeks. once again . tks.

[LorDe]

Originally posted by Non Stop Racing@Jan 16 2005, 02:43 PM

hah okie wolf.. point notted. guys my brake pad using sbs pads.. squeaks alot , read up b4 it says its normal as experince by frens too, but when im moving slowly on bike clutching in, under stoping distance , i hear squeaking sound w/o braking oso . why ? brake disc problems ? pardon my naggness since i got my machine less then 2weeks. once again . tks.

I had same problem. Now solved when I changed new brake pad at K& T yesterday

[y2kredbull]

Originally posted by jungleboy111@Jan 16 2005, 01:59 PM

Yes, I ordered stuff from Japan last year. It's by Paypal. It's safe doing transacytins with him. I ordered an engine casing worth about $2k and another order of pistons from him. All I had to pay the full summ up front. But he came true to his word. Definitely a safe person to order from. His name is Devin Davison.

 

http://www.mugen571.com/

You can order pratically ANY oem RVF parts from him. Yes, when I say any, it really is ANY. Price wise, not everything is cheaper than FJT, depends. There are alot of other aftermarket stuff for RVF you can order from him as well.

 

I'm from NTU, not NUS.

Yo Jungleboy,since you've dealed with this guy before,can help me ask how much does the brackets for the pillion seats costs?Cos,FJT/Eversuccess selling together with the pillion seat.I only need those brackets.

[revolution]

Originally posted by Non Stop Racing@Jan 16 2005, 02:43 PM

hah okie wolf.. point notted. guys my brake pad using sbs pads.. squeaks alot , read up b4 it says its normal as experince by frens too, but when im moving slowly on bike clutching in, under stoping distance , i hear squeaking sound w/o braking oso . why ? brake disc problems ? pardon my naggness since i got my machine less then 2weeks. once again . tks.

It might be due to the sand particles or brake dust stuck at ur brake pads....in another way, we term it as brake pads dirty liao.....just take it out and wash it plus some sanding on the surface....very simple but a dirty way....bike shops can do it 4 u but of cos wif a labour charge lah.....smtimes its not due to brake pads wear out liao....dis is wat i experienced b4 not saying it's the BEST way to settle ur problem....dun wish 2 mislead anybody or newbies in here....

[jungleboy111]

I just changed my brake pads a few weeks ago. But I still have the squeaking sound. So it's not necessarily becoz the brake pads are worn out.

 

I think I will consider getting the brakes cleaned up at the shop, see if it helps stop the squeaking.

 

y2kredbull : All you have to do is to email him. No need to go thru me. But I believe his stuff oso comes in full sets.... not sure, maybe you can try.