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

[plasticprison]

Take a flat head screw driver and lightly scrap of the paint or whatever that is fogging the inspection window glass. You have to tilt ur bike straight to see the eo thru the glass..observe it when in progress of tilting.

 

As for that incident..it was fcktup eo use..thos ethat comes in a package. Some may be branded in name but repacking is over the causeway and u never know what u get in those bottles.

 

Thanks ah pek. i'll go do that now

[2bfailure]

hi all. was intending to get a S4 after i pass my TP on the 26. My friend recommend me to buy spec3. But it is so hard to find and it is so exp. Any suggestion?

[blurcock]

what does engine ice and coolant flush do?

[plasticprison]

what does engine ice and coolant flush do?

 

Engine Ice is a coolant.

[azman ibrahim]

Different biketiam charge differently lah..depending on their business, rental and salary to mech...give and take.about say $10-$24. Normally its free as the service is provided during brake pad hange if the mech bothers. Nect time go to Ah Fook..he always cklean the caliper and pistons if its dirty.

 

ok, thanks ah pek!

[azman ibrahim]

hey guys, do having a volt meter really help? because i intend of buying one for my bike. any brands to recommend? and if i do buy, what will be the voltage be like when i start my bike, cruising at the expressway, know when my batt is flat? thank you in advance!

[World Misanthropy]

Hi anyone knows where to get the tool to open up the oil filter for our s4? What is the tool called btw? Cus planning to change EO myself.

[slownsteady]

Hi anyone knows where to get the tool to open up the oil filter for our s4? What is the tool called btw? Cus planning to change EO myself.

 

Just go LAB and buy there.. Abt 5$ for the tool.

[spaiduhz]

hey guys, do having a volt meter really help? because i intend of buying one for my bike. any brands to recommend? and if i do buy, what will be the voltage be like when i start my bike, cruising at the expressway, know when my batt is flat? thank you in advance!

 

I am looking for a waterproof model myself.

 

Volt meter helps to keep note of your charging system health, and whether you are overcharging your battery and stressing your rectifier. Ask the mech when you install how to read charging system health by reading voltage readings.

[azman ibrahim]

I am looking for a waterproof model myself.

 

Volt meter helps to keep note of your charging system health, and whether you are overcharging your battery and stressing your rectifier. Ask the mech when you install how to read charging system health by reading voltage readings.

 

ok thanks bro, appreciate it alot

[ben_ghx]

hi all, jus wan to ask ard if u guys do yearly servicing? timing belt chk, camber chk etc. can anyone share with me? thanks

[outspoken]

All depends on the shop..i think most likely its around 1week the earliest..i got it around 10days due taking it out on the weekend...downpayment i think somewhere around $1.5K..some shop says min $800....do check out the interest rate...cheapest i think ard 5% while other do charge 7%.....and dun forget they also charge some where around $150 if your taking loan...they call it (processing fee)...

 

Do take a look around different bike shop...do find out about which is those so called blacklisted shop...better stay away...

[Markopolo]

All depends on the shop..i think most likely its around 1week the earliest..i got it around 10days due taking it out on the weekend...downpayment i think somewhere around $1.5K..some shop says min $800....do check out the interest rate...cheapest i think ard 5% while other do charge 7%.....and dun forget they also charge some where around $150 if your taking loan...they call it (processing fee)...

 

Do take a look around different bike shop...do find out about which is those so called blacklisted shop...better stay away...

 

Bro can pm me some of the blacklisted shop

[zelda1031]

hi guys ~ today my bike got very weak while riding and than it stall ~

 

i stop by road side trying to start the bike but there was no cranking sound when i press the starter , no headlight , but there's still signal and horn , after resting for like 15mins the bike was able to start again ~

 

went to a bike shop around amk int park , the mech said the coil and the rectifier spoil , rectifier 100+ coil 200+ , need to change EO if change coil so another $88 , is this price normal ?

[World Misanthropy]

I tink the coil reasonable but rectifier ex leh.. Btw, Want to ask any of you did mainstand at unique motosports before? Any difference frm them compared to other bikeshops? Cus heard that unique mainstand quality no good. Isit true? Thx..

[LoudnessFz]

All depends on the shop..i think most likely its around 1week the earliest..i got it around 10days due taking it out on the weekend...downpayment i think somewhere around $1.5K..some shop says min $800....do check out the interest rate...cheapest i think ard 5% while other do charge 7%.....and dun forget they also charge some where around $150 if your taking loan...they call it (processing fee)...

 

Do take a look around different bike shop...do find out about which is those so called blacklisted shop...better stay away...

 

Bro can pm me some of the blacklisted shop

 

Thanks so much for the info.so,any one can give me feedbacks on this shop,albert motor at bukit merah?say ur personal experience with the shop.

 

bro..no need say which shop blacklisted all...easy say..just dont go bukit merah...no doubt theres some reputable shop there but if u donno ah..u might fall into the wrong shop..bkt merah's are those bo pian riders go sell their bikes bcoz their bikes spoil here spoil there very hard to sell at forum or other bikeshop..or in the case of accident..bo pian no money to repair go sell bikeshop..over there..

 

to be fair..out of 10 stories i heard..8 or 9 of them were riders who got a bad condition bike..some of them my frens while others i heard from strangers first hand..1 or 2 out of 10 say the bike ok not much problem..

 

can try at ubi..but ubi there one-two shop must be careful about their bikes..sometimes also not good..be patient and survey more..but i can recommend u bike production at serangoon road..try there,sometimes u may get a good deal..like..good bike with coe + exhaust at the same price other bike shop sell with nothing on their bike.

 

hi guys ~ today my bike got very weak while riding and than it stall ~

 

i stop by road side trying to start the bike but there was no cranking sound when i press the starter , no headlight , but there's still signal and horn , after resting for like 15mins the bike was able to start again ~

 

went to a bike shop around amk int park , the mech said the coil and the rectifier spoil , rectifier 100+ coil 200+ , need to change EO if change coil so another $88 , is this price normal ?

 

maybe ur battery dying already...rectifier if im not wrong at agent cost about 80+..for coil wise..u can try go soon hin at yishun industrial park,i just changed with them,they sell at $215 include installation,no need to change EO,they just tilt the bike for u.

[World Misanthropy]

Want to ask any of you did mainstand at unique motosports before? Any difference frm them compared to other bikeshops? Cus heard that unique mainstand quality no good. Isit true? Thx.

[vtec88]

Thanks for that comment and intro bro!!!

 

check out my other " S4 part for sale "under my thread

 

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php/302475-So-Many-Different-Bike-Parts-For-Sale-!!!-gt-Listed-By-Bike-Make-Model

 

sms me 9875 9408(derek)

 

 

find vtec88 bro. he's selling alot of s4 parts

[zelda1031]

bro..no need say which shop blacklisted all...easy say..just dont go bukit merah...no doubt theres some reputable shop there but if u donno ah..u might fall into the wrong shop..bkt merah's are those bo pian riders go sell their bikes bcoz their bikes spoil here spoil there very hard to sell at forum or other bikeshop..or in the case of accident..bo pian no money to repair go sell bikeshop..over there..

 

to be fair..out of 10 stories i heard..8 or 9 of them were riders who got a bad condition bike..some of them my frens while others i heard from strangers first hand..1 or 2 out of 10 say the bike ok not much problem..

 

can try at ubi..but ubi there one-two shop must be careful about their bikes..sometimes also not good..be patient and survey more..but i can recommend u bike production at serangoon road..try there,sometimes u may get a good deal..like..good bike with coe + exhaust at the same price other bike shop sell with nothing on their bike.

 

 

 

maybe ur battery dying already...rectifier if im not wrong at agent cost about 80+..for coil wise..u can try go soon hin at yishun industrial park,i just changed with them,they sell at $215 include installation,no need to change EO,they just tilt the bike for u.

 

thanks for info loud bro ^^)~ sent to the bike shop around my place

rectifier $120 , coil $250 , gasket $18 , EO $88 , coolant $35 , grip $10

he say put there 1st, today not free to repair, tml off , monday repair , collect at tuesday ^^ll

 

rectifier he say small $80 , big $120 so i get big $120 , as for coil is $35 more than yishun , but its 10mins walking distance from my work place so i guess its ok ^^ll

[LoudnessFz]

thanks for info loud bro ^^)~ sent to the bike shop around my place

rectifier $120 , coil $250 , gasket $18 , EO $88 , coolant $35 , grip $10

he say put there 1st, today not free to repair, tml off , monday repair , collect at tuesday ^^ll

 

rectifier he say small $80 , big $120 so i get big $120 , as for coil is $35 more than yishun , but its 10mins walking distance from my work place so i guess its ok ^^ll

 

huh..why rectifier got big or small?

[sick0r]

hi guys, i just got a 2nd hand cb400 spec 1, where can i find the owners manual?

[tiku]

anyone facing this prob??? the rising of COE..esp those bike left wif a yr or less of COE.. im wondering whether to renew the COE now ? or when time comes... cos now is 2k plus.. if 3k or more i really don know whether wanna renew or scrap.... any one ? or any thoughts?

[Markopolo]

Lols when really rise to 3k. scrap and buy another bike? lols

[Ah Pek]

anyone facing this prob??? the rising of COE..esp those bike left wif a yr or less of COE.. im wondering whether to renew the COE now ? or when time comes... cos now is 2k plus.. if 3k or more i really don know whether wanna renew or scrap.... any one ? or any thoughts?

 

Vote for ur correct politician this coming election..LOL!

[lauhs8]

anyone facing this prob??? the rising of COE..esp those bike left wif a yr or less of COE.. im wondering whether to renew the COE now ? or when time comes... cos now is 2k plus.. if 3k or more i really don know whether wanna renew or scrap.... any one ? or any thoughts?

 

U can always lay up & wait if ur bike condition is excellent.