[Q&A] SBF CB400 Official Q&A Thread 2009 (PLS ASK YOUR QUESTIONS HERE!)

[blackness]

Renthal bar

 

any of you using renthal bar and having problem fully fixing in motovation balancer? cos mine cant fit in at all, like the balancer too big for the bar.

 

is your motovation the type with the 2 sliding metal piece?

is your renthal bar real renthal or lim ah boy look-alike?

for my lab bar, motovation (with sliding metal) was too big for it. had to file the metal pieces to fit in. not sure for real renthal

[distortdd]

No need to put balancer cuz ur handlebars are wide enuf oredi. I dun use any balancer for my rental handlebars. Den if u squeeze thru traffic with da balancers, all da ppl mirrors sure to break. Hehe

yeaaa i had a hard time squeezing through traffic man. when i got it, it was already mounted with the balancer but its not totally fixed in. but without balancer, wont there be more vibrations on the handlebar?

 

 

is your motovation the type with the 2 sliding metal piece?

is your renthal bar real renthal or lim ah boy look-alike?

for my lab bar, motovation (with sliding metal) was too big for it. had to file the metal pieces to fit in. not sure for real renthal

 

hmm what you mean by 2 sliding metal piece? its the one with the black plastic/rubber thing at the end of the metal. mine is the actual renthalbar. i went to unique and one of the mech said they had to file and make the balancer smaller too. cos the bar end's hole was too small for the balancer.

 

and btw, does most of you feel that at gear5/6 the vibration at the handlebar kinda will numb your fingers?

[LXY]

who is expert in service and tuning carb and how much? can intro me tks

[ifourdesign]

I did mine in JB at X performance motor. DIRECTLY OPPOSITE the ah qua lane. last shop down the row. RM120. Good job on my carbs. Only ket this guy named Shi Fu do it. He's the boss.

[mikecwm]

Hi bros. I just got my Vtec 1 from a fellow forum bro. The bike was installed with an aftermarket digital voltmeter. Can any kind soul pls direct me to a thread which shows how we should monitor the voltage? I am sure we can use it to tell if our batts are charging or not. And also what's the optimum running voltage and all that. Thanks!

[onelup]

Guys, how much does the s4 side ferring costs?

[pickyvan]

I would like to change my rusty stock header to a stainless steel one, and street legal. Anybody knows where to get it ?

 

I would like to change the header only, not keen to change the full system, too ex.

[Fried Rice]

whats the maintainance of super 4 monthly? how much does it cost?

[Iceachilles]

I would like to change my rusty stock header to a stainless steel one, and street legal. Anybody knows where to get it ?

 

I would like to change the header only, not keen to change the full system, too ex.

 

Street legal headers only moriwaki' shorty and longy and Yoshi full system. Other brand not certified street legal but you will heard alot of "sure pass" or "nvr heard fail before" Bottom line is how lucky or strict who you meet while riding or inspection. "anything also can do just dun get caught"

[KerplunkZ]

hehe i think using project big header will also be legal if modified to put into the spec version =x. its honda also ma...

[koxie]

Hi bros. I just got my Vtec 1 from a fellow forum bro. The bike was installed with an aftermarket digital voltmeter. Can any kind soul pls direct me to a thread which shows how we should monitor the voltage? I am sure we can use it to tell if our batts are charging or not. And also what's the optimum running voltage and all that. Thanks!

Once on it shld read 11v-12v,once engine runnign and reving it shld read 13v-14v.If on it read 7v-9v i think batt dying soon.

 

Guys, how much does the s4 side ferring costs?

i think it ard $150?can check at LAB or aunty shop.

[koxie]

Any1 know where can i get the rechargable battery for Steelmate 8003 remote?

[bustop]

hi ppl, $12k for FBB plated plain black 53k mileage spec3 with yoshi fs from asp worth it?

 

but the thing was when i ask how much the interest the guy told me 7%, for 2nd hand bikes the interest so high? 3yrs installment.

[wrexology]

hi ppl, $12k for FBB plated plain black 53k mileage spec3 with yoshi fs from asp worth it?

 

but the thing was when i ask how much the interest the guy told me 7%, for 2nd hand bikes the interest so high? 3yrs installment.

 

Imo 7% interest is quite high. Other reputable mototiam gives 5% flat rate. Try go to other shop and ask around. Patience is the only key bro. Wish u gd luck..

[runjoerun]

[Q] Is this a case of tank slapper?

 

I accerelated hard out of a corner, the bike hit 12k rpm at the time and I run thru a small patch of uneven road, the steering wobble left to right and right to left in quick successions like some gremlins screwing with my steering. I let it ride out by itself by not trying to correct it and without braking, at the same time just reduced the throttle. In mere second (maybe less than one) the wobble stopped.

 

My 10 year old Spec 1 is well maintain to my limited knowledge. The front wheel is pumped at 240 KPA, rear 260 KPA. The front forks and the rear shocks have been serviced less than 6 months. The wheel bearings for the front and rear are 6 months old as well. The brake discs are not warped and the pads thickness are still good. Bike stockish.

 

[Q] How can I prevent or reduce this in the future (I don't wish to install a steering damper)?

Edited March 1, 2011 by runjoerun

[hElleVer]

bros, i tried diy a voltmeter on my s4, total theres 3 wires red black n blue, i connect the black to ground, blue to fuse n red the postitive of the compartment jus beside the fuse holder, its another holder wif a black n red wires, any idea wats tt compartment called? Initially it works fine, but when my bike is cranked each time, the voltmeter will goes off once i press the crank button n come on after i released it, den when my bike is started n idling, i tried pressing it a few times, and there goes the voltmeter, no display at all alrdy. Any bros here can tell me where to tap the red wire to so that i can get a more accurate reading? straight to the battery positive side?

[koxie]

Sorry abit off topic,but dose any1 know how to use the Steelmate 8003 alarm(chinese manual -.- ). and where can i find the battery for the LCD remote?Thanks!

[blackness]

yeaaa i had a hard time squeezing through traffic man. when i got it, it was already mounted with the balancer but its not totally fixed in. but without balancer, wont there be more vibrations on the handlebar?

 

 

 

 

hmm what you mean by 2 sliding metal piece? its the one with the black plastic/rubber thing at the end of the metal. mine is the actual renthalbar. i went to unique and one of the mech said they had to file and make the balancer smaller too. cos the bar end's hole was too small for the balancer.

 

and btw, does most of you feel that at gear5/6 the vibration at the handlebar kinda will numb your fingers?

 

2 gold metal piece as seen in photo below. is yours this type?

i feel with and without balancer, vibration somehow seems similar. lol

 

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y88/lexanez/MotivationBarEnds.jpg

[mikecwm]

Once on it shld read 11v-12v,once engine runnign and reving it shld read 13v-14v.If on it read 7v-9v i think batt dying soon.

 

 

i think it ard $150?can check at LAB or aunty shop.

 

Thanks bro koxie! Then when engine is running and when i switch on headlight either halogen or hid then speedo LEDs, is the voltage supposed to drop? If it drops does it mean prob with coil or rectifier?

[koxie]

Thanks bro koxie! Then when engine is running and when i switch on headlight either halogen or hid then speedo LEDs, is the voltage supposed to drop? If it drops does it mean prob with coil or rectifier?

 

engine is running it will drop abit,but once rev,it will go up back.

[jasonhello87]

Hi guys,

 

Currently riding a spec 1. Anyone can enlighten me of the following:

 

1) Can i replace the instrumental gauges to a spec 3 one? How much roughly?

2) Anyone has slider installed to protect the exhaust?

3) Anyone did a respray for a spec 1, one single colour how much?

 

Cheers

[bustop]

Imo 7% interest is quite high. Other reputable mototiam gives 5% flat rate. Try go to other shop and ask around. Patience is the only key bro. Wish u gd luck..

 

i felt that 7% quite high also, anyway its from asp, checked with bikeprod their interest 6%..

[distortdd]

2 gold metal piece as seen in photo below. is yours this type?

i feel with and without balancer, vibration somehow seems similar. lol

 

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y88/lexanez/MotivationBarEnds.jpg

 

thanks for the pic man. but mine not that. its just the normal one like this >> http://www.motovationusa.com/mvstore/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=43

 

hahaah so not putting any balancer also can? i today ride from jurong to ubi, my levers vibrate quite badly man. no sound but when you touch can feel vibration is strong.

[ifourdesign]

To the experienced riders:

 

1. How many of you have spotlights on your super four for touring? cos im using the big RXZ head and the light is abit too low and doesnt spread out far. My eyes not that good at night in the dark.

 

2. Any of you decarbonize your exhaust before? how much? isit really needed?

 

Thank you one and all! March Holidays coming soon! hurray for teachers alike!

[Ah Pek]

To the experienced riders:

 

1. How many of you have spotlights on your super four for touring? cos im using the big RXZ head and the light is abit too low and doesnt spread out far. My eyes not that good at night in the dark.

 

2. Any of you decarbonize your exhaust before? how much? isit really needed?

 

Thank you one and all! March Holidays coming soon! hurray for teachers alike!

 

1. Recommend u change back to original.

2. No need for 4 strokes bike..normally for 2 strokes bike only. You try..u wasting ur time due to the complexity of the internal exhaust.

 

Have a good holiday soon.