[Group] Club Yamaha XJR 400/1300 (Singapore)

[chaicka]

Hi everyone,

 

its me again and its about the vibration again. its getting worst...

i plan to do running in till 3000km

i did another oil change at 1500km and guess what?

the vibration from the engine got worst...

I can feel the vibration on my handle bar and foot rest.

The vibration comes at around 5000rpm.

Tried to go higher, to 6000rpm but the noise and vibration is still there.

did any XJRiders met up with the same problem?

I went to the bike shop and the mech told me that I need to

trottle more than usual... then his other customers starts to

comment about going higher in the rpm when changing gear...

I usually change my gear at 5000 rpm but dunno why still like

tat... could anyone comment or help me on this?

 

FYI: my previous engine oil is Rallye (mineral base)

now changed to Shell Advance (Mineral based too)

 

I tried Rallye's engine oil b4...suxs man.

Shell Advance really not a good brand for engine oil....pay so much yet an average oil.

 

Give the Elf DXi mineral based engine oil.....I find it extremely good for run-in period.....You can feel ur bike so quiet, so smooth.....

 

Btw, for gear 1 to 2, I change at abt 2.5 to 3k rpm.

For gear 2 to 3, I change at abt 3 - 4k rpm.

For gear 3 and onwards, it depends on road condition/mood, etc....but I normally change at

[chaicka]

no worries u still running in

from wat i encounter also same when using mineral oil

after that changed to fully syn it got better abit

now i using semi syn the noise and vibration also big compare to s4?

then i did valve clearance at 16k mileage lidat then got better abit

but now after around 2k of usage its back to the same again

so wat i think is as long as u do ur regular service and carbon clearing

it should be fine

u can try changing the heavier balancer also which may absorb? the vibration abit only

 

shini, I find the same wif Motul 5100 engine oil...suxs big time...hate that feeling it gives on my bike, and the Elf DXi 20W50 I used was even better than the Motul 5100.

 

Now using Motul 300V, dun like the feel oso. The Rock Oil I used was better than this Motul 300V at certain aspect, but lose out on other aspect.

 

I will be trying Elf XT 10W50 next...with K&N Oil Filter in.....Let's see what difference will it create. Kekeke.....as usual wif a new bike, I like to try all oils and feel which is really good.

 

Key factor to me is: Must give above average performance, good mileage and reasonably priced.

 

End result I will update here, juz for pple to consider, not say what I recommend must follow....kekeke.

 

Give Elf DXi 20W50 Mineral Based engine oil a try when u r running in with a XJR.....see if u like the feel.

[drumx]

I tried Rallye's engine oil b4...suxs man.

Shell Advance really not a good brand for engine oil....pay so much yet an average oil.

 

Give the Elf DXi mineral based engine oil.....I find it extremely good for run-in period.....You can feel ur bike so quiet, so smooth.....

I went to Motor Sport @ Ubi to ask for a change to your recommendation.

Unforunately, out of all the lub that they have, they just dun have 20W50

in their shop, have to take from their other shops.

 

the mech insisted on changing to the Semi Syn 10W40 for my bike.

but i stopped him a few times and told him that if he can get the oil in

time, I will return the next day.

chaicka> is $15 reasonable for the 10W40?

i dunno the cost for the 20W50. hope can provide some feedbacks

[chaicka]

I went to Motor Sport @ Ubi to ask for a change to your recommendation.

Unforunately, out of all the lub that they have, they just dun have 20W50

in their shop, have to take from their other shops.

 

the mech insisted on changing to the Semi Syn 10W40 for my bike.

but i stopped him a few times and told him that if he can get the oil in

time, I will return the next day.

chaicka> is $15 reasonable for the 10W40?

i dunno the cost for the 20W50. hope can provide some feedbacks

 

Dun use Elf 10W40, it suxs juz like the Motul 5100 too.

The Elf 20W50 is DXi, cost should be abt $10. The Elf 10W40 should be cheaper than $15 if I recall correctly, but dun use that.

 

Were u at Changi market again on Saturday? Saw 971 there...think should be urs right....kekeke.

 

If u dun mind the distance, u can go to our Ah Koon to change, price reasonable...and furthermore, I am slowly working out with him to get him to become expert on XJR400R too....kekeke. If he can have more customer with XJR400R, he can get different feedback from more pple, and it will help him analyse and be more farmiliar with this bike rather than me alone feeding him with information, feel, etc.

 

I will be going down to change to Elf 10W50 and see the outcome either today (raining leh) or tomorrow. Let's keep our finger cross that the Elf 10W50 performs well on XJR400R juz like it performed well for my Phantom.

[LollyPoP]

Dun use Elf 10W40, it suxs juz like the Motul 5100 too.

 

care to share Y motul 5100 sux?

[drumx]

Dun use Elf 10W40, it suxs juz like the Motul 5100 too.

The Elf 20W50 is DXi, cost should be abt $10. The Elf 10W40 should be cheaper than $15 if I recall correctly, but dun use that.

 

Were u at Changi market again on Saturday? Saw 971 there...think should be urs right....kekeke.

 

If u dun mind the distance, u can go to our Ah Koon to change, price reasonable...and furthermore, I am slowly working out with him to get him to become expert on XJR400R too....kekeke. If he can have more customer with XJR400R, he can get different feedback from more pple, and it will help him analyse and be more farmiliar with this bike rather than me alone feeding him with information, feel, etc.

 

I will be going down to change to Elf 10W50 and see the outcome either today (raining leh) or tomorrow. Let's keep our finger cross that the Elf 10W50 performs well on XJR400R juz like it performed well for my Phantom.

Hahahaha, thats me 971

Where did u park? I started the ball rolling by parking there

Ended up leaving the place at around 1:30am all thanks to the heavy rain.

I changed the motor oil at Motor Sport (Chong Aik) Ubi

$10 per litre, quite ok

Confirm the transistion is better than using Shell Advance oil.

Much smoother but still can feel the vibration... Maybe something

wrong with my piston or what... My next oil change @ 3000km, see hows

test result from you then....

[stanboy]

hey guyz...izzit ok 2 get a 96 xjr400???saw 1 sellin in yahoo @ 3.2k...

1 ting i dun understand is if its a 96 bike hw com its coe ends 2013???

[drumx]

hey guyz...izzit ok 2 get a 96 xjr400???saw 1 sellin in yahoo @ 3.2k...

1 ting i dun understand is if its a 96 bike hw com its coe ends 2013???

What's the number plate?

I saw an FP @ Motor Sport Pte Ltd (Chong Aik) Ubi

i think selling for 4K or so. its in silver colour

straight exhust and not tapered shape,

the rest i didnt bother to check it out.

but the 2013 i also dunno how to explain...

[kaiq]

What's the number plate?

I saw an FP @ Motor Sport Pte Ltd (Chong Aik) Ubi

i think selling for 4K or so. its in silver colour

straight exhust and not tapered shape,

the rest i didnt bother to check it out.

but the 2013 i also dunno how to explain...

 

It's a 96 model with the coe renew to 2013.

[stanboy]

What's the number plate?

I saw an FP @ Motor Sport Pte Ltd (Chong Aik) Ubi

i think selling for 4K or so. its in silver colour

straight exhust and not tapered shape,

the rest i didnt bother to check it out.

but the 2013 i also dunno how to explain...

 

hmmm...i prefer the tapered exhaust look leh...straight kind looks too retro 4 mi liking...

stil trying 2 figure out the coe tingy...

[stanboy]

 

It's a 96 model with the coe renew to 2013.

 

by calculation...96 bike coe shld end 2006...his end 2013...where the xtra 7yrs com frm...tot coe either 5 or 10 yrs 1...wierd...

[chaicka]

Hahahaha, thats me 971

Where did u park? I started the ball rolling by parking there

Ended up leaving the place at around 1:30am all thanks to the heavy rain.

I changed the motor oil at Motor Sport (Chong Aik) Ubi

$10 per litre, quite ok

Confirm the transistion is better than using Shell Advance oil.

Much smoother but still can feel the vibration... Maybe something

wrong with my piston or what... My next oil change @ 3000km, see hows

test result from you then....

 

Hmmm...I change my oil every 500km for initial run-in stage, then every 700km. Now still testing every single popular engine oil to find one that I find good.....so I am still changing at abt every 700-900km coz the oil I tested seems to cannot make it longer than that...start to feel sluggish once it hit 700km. Motul 300V was the only one that I stayed until 900km...coz want to see if wat others told me - motul 300v works better after extended mileage....which my personal opinion - all bullshit, it lowered my mile/litre and gave me sluggish performance and not to mention micro-vibration whenever I revv pass 6k rpm.

 

Juz got Elf 10W50 Fully Sync in yesterday. I would say, the initial feel not too bad...but maybe becoz it's new oil. Will monitor for the next 700km or more then can have conclusion.

[chaicka]

hey guyz...izzit ok 2 get a 96 xjr400???saw 1 sellin in yahoo @ 3.2k...

1 ting i dun understand is if its a 96 bike hw com its coe ends 2013???

 

 

'96 XJR should have the following features if it's still stock condition:

 

1. Tapered Exhaust, not the straight type in newer versions

2. Non-digital speedo, not the digital ODO, Trips, etc meter in newer versions

3. Brake caliper - Brembo, not the sumitumo calipers in newer versions

4. Engine Chasis in chrome or metal color, not the black in newer versions

5. Tail looks

 

Engine wise, not sure of the difference though.

[stanboy]

 

 

'96 XJR should have the following features if it's still stock condition:

 

1. Tapered Exhaust, not the straight type in newer versions

2. Non-digital speedo, not the digital ODO, Trips, etc meter in newer versions

3. Brake caliper - Brembo, not the sumitumo calipers in newer versions

4. Engine Chasis in chrome or metal color, not the black in newer versions

5. Tail looks

 

Engine wise, not sure of the difference though.

 

ermzz...i abit confused...tapered means the super4 kind or straight is the super4 kind...i like the super4 kind of design..means the new xjr design lor...

 

the rear shock r the same olins like the new vers. rite?tink mayb i go take a look n c hw izzit...

[kaiq]

 

by calculation...96 bike coe shld end 2006...his end 2013...where the xtra 7yrs com frm...tot coe either 5 or 10 yrs 1...wierd...

 

He probably just extended his coe this year, hence new due date is extended to 2013. His old coe value should have been forfeited.

[stanboy]

 

He probably just extended his coe this year, hence new due date is extended to 2013. His old coe value should have been forfeited.

 

oicic...dat sounds more logical...

[drumx]

ermzz...i abit confused...tapered means the super4 kind or straight is the super4 kind...i like the super4 kind of design..means the new xjr design lor...

the rear shock r the same olins like the new vers. rite?tink mayb i go take a look n c hw izzit...

Tapered means look like funnel.

Straight is superfour straight.

 

http://www.biketel.com/upload/img/bike/9/0/42509/l1.jpg

http://www.biketel.com/upload/img/bike/4/8/67684/l1062408492.jpg

 

This is what probably what the 96 model look like

Pay attention to the exhust, that is a Tapered exhust...

Which is different from the newer models of XJR u seen on the road.

[stanboy]

Tapered means look like funnel.

Straight is superfour straight.

 

http://www.biketel.com/upload/img/bike/9/0/42509/l1.jpg

http://www.biketel.com/upload/img/bike/4/8/67684/l1062408492.jpg

 

This is what probably what the 96 model look like

Pay attention to the exhust, that is a Tapered exhust...

Which is different from the newer models of XJR u seen on the road.

 

o...so if i 1 2 change 2 a straight end can hw much wld dat set mi bac???

[kaiq]

Below are 2 pics of a modified bike. It was a site which was posted here last time in this thread. Anyway, I visited the site and realized that this was actually a old 95 XJR400R. Note that the tail, side panels have been changed to the new model type.... this is the mod (except for the double pipe)which I am trying to do...

 

Wonder how much would this mod cost...???

[stanboy]

wah seh..cool man...but i doubt u can do da exhaust ting coz Sg too strict liaoz...sure kena samam 1...

[chaicka]

Below are 2 pics of a modified bike. It was a site which was posted here last time in this thread. Anyway, I visited the site and realized that this was actually a old 95 XJR400R. Note that the tail, side panels have been changed to the new model type.... this is the mod (except for the double pipe)which I am trying to do...

 

Wonder how much would this mod cost...???

 

Price is not important. Be prepared to pay a S$500 fine if u r caught wif the modded exhaust.

[Guest dInG DaNG]

testing.........

[kaiq]

I am looking some parts regarding a XJR 400 old model type - the exhaust (cause it kanna scratched deeply), the 2 side plates (XJR word gone), and a right engine oil filter cover (kanna scratched also). Anyone knows where to find these stuffs and how much is it?

[kaiq]

Need help - should I buy a xjr400r of about 7 years olds (left 3 years of COE) selling for under 3k? or under 2.5k? The model is the old type, condition seems ok. Is age really a factor here, since the bike is still within its first 10 years...???

[tehsusu88]

Dude... fp plate xjr around 3k? real or not? where to find such lobang?