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

[ifourdesign]

Hi guys,

 

had an accident with a Taxi just now. Damn taxi changed lane abruptly and hit me on the side. Still got the cheek to say both are at fault. My Side mirror on the left is gone. My handle bar is bent.

 

Still in a daze man. was on the way for my friday prayers with my younger sister in tow.

 

Now,

been wanting to change my handlebar anyway, anyone with photos of Fatbar on thier bikes? isit comfortable?

[army_ncc]

urs ver S or vtec?

 

vtec 1, bro.

[pyro13]

Hi guys,

 

had an accident with a Taxi just now. Damn taxi changed lane abruptly and hit me on the side. Still got the cheek to say both are at fault. My Side mirror on the left is gone. My handle bar is bent.

 

Still in a daze man. was on the way for my friday prayers with my younger sister in tow.

 

Now,

been wanting to change my handlebar anyway, anyone with photos of Fatbar on thier bikes? isit comfortable?

 

Get well soon.

 

Abt d handlebar, how tall are u? If ur 1.8m then its comfortable. If ur shorter.. Abit stretchy

[jasonhello87]

go to bikeworkz located at No.157 #01 kaki bukit ave 1, shun i industrial park singapore 416013. did mine at $80. not sure whether he got increase price because recently a lot of people went to do after they ask on forum. you all can contact the boss at 9747 7223.

 

 

 

Got mine done today for $100 there.

[army_ncc]

Got mine done today for $100 there.

 

oh. look like he increase price already.

[Gorudonasaki]

I just called up boon siew last month, they say a brand new coil costs about 400 bucks sia. That haven include new gaskets and workmanship. Damm. Hahaha.

[Gorudonasaki]

Anyone knows when the red 'oil' lamp in the centre of the speedometer lights up, what does it means? Thanks thanks.

[Azroy12d]

[Q] Hi guys! Anybody knows where can i do top overhaul for specIII and valve clearance? And the cost as well? Where can i buy IU bracket? And where can i find the long type bellypan for our rides? I need to service my fogs and rear shocks as well.... Can anybody rec me a shop to do? Thanx in advance guys! And good nite!

[Ipanema]

Hi Guys,

i'm riding a S4 vtec 1

first time encountered this problem. ride for about 40mins and then park at a multistorey carpark.

10 mins later, decided to park my bike somewhere else but happen that my bike cannot start, dun know wat's the problem so decided to try later.

After 45 mins, tried again, still cannot start.

2 hours later, tried again, bike now able to start. don't think is the battery problem. Anyone know what's the problem or encounter this problem b4?

 

Bro, I encountered this problem before. I went to change the batt. But it didn't solve the problem. Go change your starter motor carbon.

[Ipanema]

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I'm riding a super four vtec 1. As I was riding, I felt very hot under my seat. When I checked, the spare coolant plastic container is empty. I topped-up water till the brim. Afetr a couple of days, I felt heat again under the seat.I checked again and found the container empty again. Do I need to change the head gasket?

[Ipanema]

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I'm riding a vtec1. I felt heat under my seat as I was riding. The spare plastic coolant container under my seat was empty. I topped-up water to the brim. After a couple of days, I felt the heat again. I checked and found that the container is empty again. Do I need to change the head gasket?

Edited March 21, 2011 by Ipanema
Forgot to insert a, "Q".

[Azroy12d]

[Q] Hi guys! Anybody knows where can i do top overhaul for specIII and valve clearance? And the cost as well? Where can i buy IU bracket? And where can i find the long type bellypan for our rides? I need to service my fogs and rear shocks as well.... Can anybody rec me a shop to do? Thanx in advance guys! And good nite!

 

Anyone. CAn help?

[hjapheth]

Hi guys! Newbie here , please help me . I'm planning to get a Spec 3 but it seems quite ex . Alternatively thinking of Getting a spec 2 and change the tail light as of Spec 3( the sharp one ) May I know whats the Major differences between spec 2 and spec 3? any consequences to consider about? pros and cons? Many Thanks Guys!

[plasticprison]

Anyone. CAn help?

 

Have you tried checking the unique motorsports forum? they have a price list there. use that as a guide.

[plasticprison]

Q:

I'm riding a vtec1. I felt heat under my seat as I was riding. The spare plastic coolant container under my seat was empty. I topped-up water to the brim. After a couple of days, I felt the heat again. I checked and found that the container is empty again. Do I need to change the head gasket?

 

eh. i feel that it's just some small leak in your cooling system. get it checked first.

[pyro13]

Hi guys! Newbie here , please help me . I'm planning to get a Spec 3 but it seems quite ex . Alternatively thinking of Getting a spec 2 and change the tail light as of Spec 3( the sharp one ) May I know whats the Major differences between spec 2 and spec 3? any consequences to consider about? pros and cons? Many Thanks Guys!

 

Spec 2 has relatively higher consumption and most of them have expiring coe.

 

I recommend a spec1 wit renewed coe. Also can fix spec 3 tail.

 

The only con for now is cannot fix rack to fit a box

[pyro13]

Q:

I'm riding a vtec1. I felt heat under my seat as I was riding. The spare plastic coolant container under my seat was empty. I topped-up water to the brim. After a couple of days, I felt the heat again. I checked and found that the container is empty again. Do I need to change the head gasket?

 

Did u see a leak anywer u park?? If u were to stop at a traffic light, try checking underneath ur bike.. It could be leaking then

[azman ibrahim]

hey guys, do any of u experience some leakage on the left side of your bike below the chain and sprocket area? need help.

[pyro13]

hey guys, do any of u experience some leakage on the left side of your bike below the chain and sprocket area? need help.

 

Ur gear shaft seal. Get it changed.. Below 15 bux

[azman ibrahim]

r gear shaft seal. Get it changed.. Below 15 bux

 

thanks bro. appreciate it very much

[J-O-N]

Bro what are the things i need to take note on changing my spec1 to spec3 tail light..

the price range?

The quality wise?

where would be a good place to get a good job done?

[pyro13]

thanks bro. appreciate it very much

 

Welcome!!

[pyro13]

Global can do it for 280 bux and their worksmanship is quite good. It comes wit d plate holder as well. However it excludes spraying.

 

Unique sells for 199 but ters no plate holder. U wither hav to get a fender elminator and risk getting summoned or pay 120 sgd for d plate holder.

 

Mine was done at global wen i bought d bike. I will post a pic of it soon for u to see. Quite well done to me

[distortdd]

Q:

I'm riding a vtec1. I felt heat under my seat as I was riding. The spare plastic coolant container under my seat was empty. I topped-up water to the brim. After a couple of days, I felt the heat again. I checked and found that the container is empty again. Do I need to change the head gasket?

 

you should check your radiator cap, might be spoilt already. around $8? got to bring it to a mech to check unless you know how to take out your oil tank. (correct me if im wrong)

[azman ibrahim]

hey guys, for super 4. if the batt of our bike is dying, it will swing one time when we on the ignition and swing another time when we start, is it true?