Suzuki Impulse GSX 400

[Manjan-Bhai]

everyone is busy with stuff i guess. At the last meet up there was about 4 impulse riders? And that was a one off meet-up some time last year.

[manutd26]

hi i m a impulse rider...jus bought the bike in oct...

i jus wan to knw wat other exhaust system can impulse use ah..

[Manjan-Bhai]

suzuki exhaust not loud enough eh? jokes aside, im not sure what slip-ons can be used. personally i wont bother upgrading a 400 cc that much but thats just me.

[scotttiger79]

Hi

 

I have mobile unlocking shop in india.One of my custemer came from uk. Bring his Samsung E590. He wants to use his mobile in indian local network. SO i try to get the unlock instrucitons for his mobile. I find the site http://www.mobileunlockguide.com/ there i got the unlocking instrcutions for Samsung E590. But it says i need unlock code to unlock his mobile. So i try to get the unlock code for his mobile. from varius sites. All are very expensive. I need chepeast good working code. can u provide me code for his mobile? or else can u know where i get the code?and can u gauranty how it will work?

[beng swee]

I have the owners' manual. Maybe I'll make a few copies then let u know.... Who else would like to have as well? Can pm me

 

Hi Roy,

Just bought Suzuki Impluse GSX400V -1996 like the retro look and responsive engine. Nice of you to share your manual as its difficult to locate them could be because its for Japanese market. Would like to get copy of repair and maintenance manual to start rebuild my Impluse.

Cheers & Thank You

Beng Swee

Edited May 10, 2009 by beng swee

[Manjan-Bhai]

what do you have in mind to rebuild?

[beng swee]

Quite no response so removed posting.

Cheers

Edited July 14, 2009 by beng swee
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[excel]

hi guy, I getting my suzuki impulse tis thurday.

[Manjan-Bhai]

excel: Congrats on your new ride!

[fiery]

Hi guys.. i would like to ask bout the insurance stuff. Currently I have a impluse FP plate and am 21 yrs old. I got the 3rd party insurance with NTUC income and the model is stated as 'GSX400'. Is this more expensive than the 'others' category and did the person doing my insurance put down the wrong model? Wat's the average NTUC impluse400 insurance price for a 21 yrs old? Thanks.

[Manjan-Bhai]

Hi guys.. i would like to ask bout the insurance stuff. Currently I have a impluse FP plate and am 21 yrs old. I got the 3rd party insurance with NTUC income and the model is stated as 'GSX400'. Is this more expensive than the 'others' category and did the person doing my insurance put down the wrong model? Wat's the average NTUC impluse400 insurance price for a 21 yrs old? Thanks.

 

i do not know whats the ins cover for a 21 yr ol.

 

mine (25 yrs ol) is

 

hope this helps.

 

To add: for an ins co to have GSX400 on their list is kinda rare. Usually they use the same premium as Bandit GSF400.

[Manjan-Bhai]

just changed my air filter.. fc is at 25km/ltr for now.

[S750WP]

Will be getting my impulse400v next week from a forumer here, anyone has the service manual which I can borrow to photocopy??

 

Also looking for the following parts if anyone is scrapping their impulse

 

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x97/S750WP/impulse4.jpg

Edited September 19, 2009 by S750WP

[S750WP]

Just got my Impulse yesterday, the engine is very smooth and responsive. Will like to do some maintenance gradually on my own, any one has the service manual, been searching high and low on goggles but no luck.

 

Will be changing the coolant first, any idea where is the drain plug?

Edited September 26, 2009 by S750WP

[Frank y]

Just got my Impulse yesterday, the engine is very smooth and responsive. Will like to do some maintenance gradually on my own, any one has the service manual, been searching high and low on goggles but no luck.

 

Will be changing the coolant first, any idea where is the drain plug?

 

Try searching here:

http://www.dansmc.com/shopmanual2.htm

[S750WP]

Thank Francis for the link but I did not find any GSX400 impulse manual, but will be using the GSF400 bandit manual as a reference for checking my valve clearance this week end if I can get hold of the valve and cam cover gasket from KS.

 

 

Anyway here is the link for workshop manuals for most bike

 

http://ursa.irk.ru/manual/

 

Will post some pics of the procedures for other impulse rider whom wish to DIY to check and adjust the valve clearance.

[Frank y]

Thank Francis for the link but I did not find any GSX400 impulse manual, but will be using the GSF400 bandit manual as a reference for checking my valve clearance this week end if I can get hold of the valve and cam cover gasket from KS.

 

 

Anyway here is the link for workshop manuals for most bike

 

http://ursa.irk.ru/manual/

 

Will post some pics of the procedures for other impulse rider whom wish to DIY to check and adjust the valve clearance.

 

Isn't the Impulse engine more akin to the GSX400FW rather than the Bandit?

 

I used to have a saved web-link for valve clearances for Suzukis(I tried finding it these past few days), but couldn't find it in my PC. I use the bigger Bandit workshop manual. But I also have a copy of the GSX1200 parts manual, and I refer to this whenever I visit Guan Hoe or EverSuccess.

[Manjan-Bhai]

Will post some pics of the procedures for other impulse rider whom wish to DIY to check and adjust the valve clearance.

 

Thats great.. my impulse might need valve clearance soon. Could use your info for reference.

[S750WP]

Isn't the Impulse engine more akin to the GSX400FW rather than the Bandit?

 

I used to have a saved web-link for valve clearances for Suzukis(I tried finding it these past few days), but couldn't find it in my PC. I use the bigger Bandit workshop manual. But I also have a copy of the GSX1200 parts manual, and I refer to this whenever I visit Guan Hoe or EverSuccess.

 

The GSX400FW is dated way back to the 1980s I don't the spec is relevant at all, I will check the valve clearance on my first and see the difference between the highest and lowest value and adjust to the average height.

[S750WP]

I have DIY to replace the worn out engine sprocket, the old one is causing alot of noise already.

 

See the difference between the oem vs the non original sprocket.

 

Total cost: $190

 

Original Suzuki front sprocket: $45

EK O-ring chain from LAB: $75

Front wheel bearing at Mah motor :$35

Modified Honda Phamtom chain guard from Mah motor: $10

Rear passenger LHS footpegs from Mah motor: $10

Speedo meter cable: $25

 

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Edited February 17, 2010 by S750WP

[S750WP]

I did the valve clearance today, here is the procedure if you wish to DIY

 

Tools needed

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6mm allen key (to remove the cam cover bolts)

8mm socket wrench (to remove the RHS cover)

10mm socket wrench ( to remove the fuel tank and radiator)

17mm socket wrench (to rotate the cam shaft)

8mm c spanner (to loosen the lock nut and adjust the clearance)

1 x phillip screwdriver ( to remove the water hose clips)

1x tweezer or long nose pliers ( to hold the adjuster when tighten the lock nut)

1 set of metric feeler gauge ( to measure the valve clearance)

1 plier/vice grip ( to grip and release the water hose clip)

1 16mm spark plug wrench ( to remover the sparks plugs)

1 tube of high temp gasket sealant

 

I intend to reuse the cam cover gasket hence I did not buy the gasket.

 

Procedure

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Make sure the bike is cold before checking else the measurement will not be correct.

 

1. Remove fuel tank

2. Drain the coolant

3. Remove the thermostat

4, Remove the radiator

5. Remove the spark plug

7. Open the cam cover

8. Open the RHS small engine cover

 

9. Use the 17mm wrench and turn the nut clockwise to rotate the cam shaft such that the cam side grooves (lRHS) face each other then check and adjust the relevant valve's clearance. (refer to suzuki workshop manual).

 

10.Use the 17mm wrench and turn the nut clockwise to rotate the cam shaft such that the cam side grooves (lRHS) face away from each other then check and adjust the rest of the valve's clearance.

 

I do not have the specs of the valve clearance, but when I checked all of the clearance are 0.10mm and only one of it is 0.15mm. For the intake I set all to 0.10mm and exhaust side 0.15mm.

 

Problem Encounter

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1. I had a hard time to clean away the old gasket sealant from the previous owner whom over applied the sealant

 

2, The previous owner damage the cam cover screw thread, now I am waiting to get the spares from the scrap yard.

 

Enjoy the pics.

 

 

Total cost spend: $158.30

 

Valve cover gasket:$28

Spark plug cover (red) x 4pcs: $20

High Temp RTV sealant: $5

Redline water wetter: $18

Distilled water: $2

Spark plug X 4: $28

Mobil 1 fully syn engine oil 3L:$38

Suzuki Oil filter:$19.30

 

 

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Edited February 17, 2010 by S750WP

[S750WP]

I finally closed the cam cover after replacing the cam shaft holding fixture get from the scrap yard. The original one the screw thread is broken as a result the cam cover cannot be bolt down. Also I have sprayed the cam cover with high temp paint and its looking like new.

 

I have not started the bike up as I notice the spark plugs sold to me by KS is the worng type. Damm the uncle gave me U27ETR for bandit/GSXR when I asked for impulse400 spark plugs.

 

Anyway I flush the cooling system today with vinegar, the previous owner has overlook and skimp on the coolant maintenance, the cooleant reservoir level was low and the reserve tank is empty and water instead of coolant was used resulted in corrosion, dark brown and slimy by product was drained from the radiator and reserve tank.

 

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I am using white vinegar to flush the coolant system. Later filled with redline water wetter mixed with distilled water for the coolant.

 

Total cost: $15

 

Used Cam journal from scrap yard: $10

Used Cam side cover from scrap yard: $5

Edited February 17, 2010 by S750WP

[S750WP]

Installed a DIY chain oiler on my impulse today.

 

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My DIY Chain oiler set up

 

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90ml syringe to contain the oil and a hole make on the cover for the oil to flow smoothly

 

 

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Plastic On/Off valve cost, $2 per pc, its better than the metal one which leaks after some opening and closing

 

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Regulator to control the drip at 1 drop/min the dripper I am using the tubing from a pump of hair bubble dye.

 

Materials:

 

1 x 90ml syring

1 x cover from car wash (to cover the syring, poke a hole on it as breather)

Tubing ID 5mm and 3mm

1 x on/off valve (aquarium)

1 x regulator (aquarium)

1 pc of wire (to form the frame to tie the dripper to the sprocket)

2 x rubber washer ( to secure the wire frame on the swing arm)

1 x pump tubing from the bubble dye

Cable ties

 

The chain oiler needs to be prime. meaning to open the valve and the regulaotr fully for the oil to flow till you see the whole line is filled with oil, then regulate the oil to 1 drop/min then close the valve. Just on the valve when ridiing and it will oil the chain.

[S750WP]

My coolant pipe is leaking, after leaving the vinegar solution in the system overnight, probably the vinegar solution attacked the gasket sealant the previous owner used to patch the leak.

 

After much effort I finally scrape off all the sealant and loosen the nut and remove the corroded metal pipe fixed at the engine.

 

 

Pics of the corroded pipe, I probably can patch with steel epoxy but I decided to replace a new one as its badly corroded and it may leaked again.

 

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x97/S750WP/SNC00155.jpg

 

 

When I flush with tap water , all the rust came out and the water is brown, I continue to flush and open all the radiator hose to ensure there are no more rust in the system until the water comes out clear.

Edited October 18, 2009 by S750WP

[Marcheline]

Hey there S750WP, great job there restoring your Suzuki Impulse yourself. I'm also in the process of getting the appropriate tools and starting to DIY after seeing the exorbitant fees shops charge for the parts, not inclusive of labor. (e.g. A carburettor o-ring which costs $5 at Automachinery (Yamaha) was sold to me for $15 apiece by the shop!) And my bike has 4 cylinders.

 

Enough motivation for that.