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

[sihan0110]

abit off topic but where can i get these turn signal?I tried LAB but could't find.

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the signal light look exactly like suzuki gsr 400 signal light

[sihan0110]

guys i just return from bike shop, and they told me that my waterpump(180) and thermostat(65) need to change, along with the stock coolant hose (180), engine ice (50) and some 3 way pump thing (65).. dunno if i remember the price correctly but they quote me 530 tentatively if the metal hose is still okay..

 

isit a lil overpriced? now my whole bike feels like a hot pan when im riding...

 

bring ur bike to other few bike shop to have a look . get more opinion . u get ur quote from which bike shop ?

[LoudnessFz]

guys...anybody ever pump in diesel into their bike before?

 

i pumped diesel at caltex just now...i thought wanna fill in 98..n thinking that it was like esso..i pick up the red hose..and happy2 pump in until when i wanna pay the cashier told me i pumped diesel..knnccb..

haha

 

tried to drain as much as i can and pump 10 litres of petrol after that..after a few blow out eventually my bike has failed..now waiting to tow to bikeshop n do tmrw...

 

wats the worst case scenario that can happen?and anybody ever encounter this before?i was so tired i didnt bother to read the labels..and just picked up by color..haiz

[blackness]

guys...anybody ever pump in diesel into their bike before?

 

i pumped diesel at caltex just now...i thought wanna fill in 98..n thinking that it was like esso..i pick up the red hose..and happy2 pump in until when i wanna pay the cashier told me i pumped diesel..knnccb..

haha

 

tried to drain as much as i can and pump 10 litres of petrol after that..after a few blow out eventually my bike has failed..now waiting to tow to bikeshop n do tmrw...

 

wats the worst case scenario that can happen?and anybody ever encounter this before?i was so tired i didnt bother to read the labels..and just picked up by color..haiz

 

wah unlucky! the staff there not vigilant enough to stop you. sad case

[A.X]

guys...anybody ever pump in diesel into their bike before?

 

i pumped diesel at caltex just now...i thought wanna fill in 98..n thinking that it was like esso..i pick up the red hose..and happy2 pump in until when i wanna pay the cashier told me i pumped diesel..knnccb..

haha

 

tried to drain as much as i can and pump 10 litres of petrol after that..after a few blow out eventually my bike has failed..now waiting to tow to bikeshop n do tmrw...

 

wats the worst case scenario that can happen?and anybody ever encounter this before?i was so tired i didnt bother to read the labels..and just picked up by color..haiz

 

just drain out the diesel and then use some petrol to wash ur tank , maybe ur carburator need to remove and wash as well , it will be abit hard to start and maybe black smoke will be coming out from ur exhaust when u start

[koxie]

the signal light look exactly like suzuki gsr 400 signal light

 

but u know where can i get thsoe signal light?

[sihan0110]

but u know where can i get thsoe signal light?

 

original one u get try to get from suzuki agent or shop selling suzuki parts .

[Ah_Bai]

Hi all,

 

I am planning to go touring in malaysia with a few of my friends, its the first time any of us will be touring in malaysia. Any seasoned veteran who frequently tour malaysia have any important advice for us? is there any important number we should have in case our bikes breaks down halfway?

[yc86]

Yep - I get a similar noise around 3K-3.5K revs. I've narrowed it down to 2 things -1) the IU-ERP device and 2) the glass pieces covering the rev counter and speed dials. My local garage helpfully put some sponge in to damp the vibrations of the IU. For the dials I've not figured a solution... yet!

 

Thanks a lot!! After looking at my bike, realized that one screw from the fork brace had fallen out. Thought that was the cause n removed the whole brace. Then the sound was still there. I nv would have suspected that it was the dials.. Touched it when I was riding n the sound went away.. at least now I know the cause, weekend I'll try got insulate it.

[yc86]

guys...anybody ever pump in diesel into their bike before?

 

i pumped diesel at caltex just now...i thought wanna fill in 98..n thinking that it was like esso..i pick up the red hose..and happy2 pump in until when i wanna pay the cashier told me i pumped diesel..knnccb..

haha

 

tried to drain as much as i can and pump 10 litres of petrol after that..after a few blow out eventually my bike has failed..now waiting to tow to bikeshop n do tmrw...

 

wats the worst case scenario that can happen?and anybody ever encounter this before?i was so tired i didnt bother to read the labels..and just picked up by color..haiz

 

Thought diesel have one special handle u have to lift b4 u can pump?

 

Hope u nv start the bike.. Diesel has a very low octane number, can risk detonation in your cylinders n whole engine up lorry.

 

Edit: oops, u started the bike le. Hais.... All the best.

[samywf]

[Q] hey guys, can anyone recommend me any good shop selling 2nd hand spec 3? advice is deeply appreciated thanks.

[LoudnessFz]

Thought diesel have one special handle u have to lift b4 u can pump?

 

Hope u nv start the bike.. Diesel has a very low octane number, can risk detonation in your cylinders n whole engine up lorry.

 

Edit: oops, u started the bike le. Hais.... All the best.

 

can risk detonation?what do u mean?the engine explode?

 

anyway i just collected my bike...i got most of it drained before starting the bike..i changed the plug only...theres some leftovers in my tank though..now my bike smells like lorry..

 

anyway caltex doesnt have the special handle..and its red in colour!i seldom fill up at caltex..and usually at esso and shell..colours do play a part..haiz

[World Misanthropy]

can risk detonation?what do u mean?the engine explode?

 

anyway i just collected my bike...i got most of it drained before starting the bike..i changed the plug only...theres some leftovers in my tank though..now my bike smells like lorry..

 

anyway caltex doesnt have the special handle..and its red in colour!i seldom fill up at caltex..and usually at esso and shell..colours do play a part..haiz

 

Be more careful next time bro. Dont everytime happy happy pump only. Hahahaha... Best if you service your carb also.

[yc86]

can risk detonation?what do u mean?the engine explode?

 

anyway i just collected my bike...i got most of it drained before starting the bike..i changed the plug only...theres some leftovers in my tank though..now my bike smells like lorry..

 

anyway caltex doesnt have the special handle..and its red in colour!i seldom fill up at caltex..and usually at esso and shell..colours do play a part..haiz

 

good to hear that it's alright, think luckily u manage to dilute it b4 starting. if not might be bad. bike compression ratio is quite high also, much higher than car. detonation or knocking is when the air fuel mixture ignities before the piston reaches the top and the spark plugs fire.

 

but although diesel has a lower RON number, diesel is 'thicker' than petrol and doesn't evaporate as quickly as petrol. it is true that diesel is more oily and lubricates your fuel pump, but it may also clog up your jet (if carb), wet out your spark plugs, or damage your injectors (for FI). guess it depends on the design of the parts and luck also.

 

next time see carefully b4 pumping lo..

 

i guess maybe in sg they dun have this safety thing cuz the pump attendants do the work for drivers who don't know. I noticed this 'feature' at pump stations in australia. big 'warning! diesel' on a tab that u have to lift to free the nozzle. another safety feature is the nozzle for diesel is bigger than petrol, so it won't fit in most cars. but of coz doesn't apply to bikes.

[stoner]

Hi all,

 

I am planning to go touring in malaysia with a few of my friends, its the first time any of us will be touring in malaysia. Any seasoned veteran who frequently tour malaysia have any important advice for us? is there any important number we should have in case our bikes breaks down halfway?

 

Join me for my Friday trip lah!

 

As for breakdowns.. prevention is always better than cure... have your bike's service and maintain in tip top condition to prevent any issues...

[World Misanthropy]

Friends,

 

Wanna ask, was reading the topic "Valve Clearance - When to do?" at the bikes and bytes section.

 

So am wondering, my vtec-3 has a slight tick tick sound when engine cold start. But when its heated up, no more sound liao. So is that normal or should i just go for valve clearance?

 

Thanks!

[Unique_Biker]

Hi guys, i think my version S is leaking coolant by the engine block, whenever i rev up to high rpm like 7-8 i feel like there are "sand" hitting my leg, i suspect that the coolant is leaking from the block, any advice?

[koxie]

Friends,

 

Wanna ask, was reading the topic "Valve Clearance - When to do?" at the bikes and bytes section.

 

So am wondering, my vtec-3 has a slight tick tick sound when engine cold start. But when its heated up, no more sound liao. So is that normal or should i just go for valve clearance?

 

Thanks!

 

normal.bike manual nv say we need to clean the valve.no problem dont touch it.

[ayie125z]

guys any of u ever experience when riding at normal speed, u pull the clutch then let go abit before got engine brake got vibration and woble sound coming from the engine... any body experience that?

[azman ibrahim]

hey guys, i got a question. im due for servicing, is the Engine Flush,OWS 220 Engine Protector,OWS 360 Gas Treatment necessary? what does it do?

[plasticprison]

those using voltmeters; can i ask what is the voltage reading on your meter when your are moving?

 

does it increase when the rpm is higher or decrease? cos i've just changed my set of electrical, battery, rectifier and coil. the reading on my volt meter shows that my voltage is lower when my rpm is higher, im wondering if its my volt meter that is inaccurate or the items replaced are faulty.

 

thanks a lot.

[plasticprison]

double post. sorry. lag.

Edited May 13, 2011 by plasticprison
double post

[outspoken]

hey guys, i got a question. im due for servicing, is the Engine Flush,OWS 220 Engine Protector,OWS 360 Gas Treatment necessary? what does it do?

 

Bro,maybe u can look out for Ah Pek and try out his stuff.....confirm not gonna regret...did mine and enjoying my ride even more...

[outspoken]

those using voltmeters; can i ask what is the voltage reading on your meter when your are moving?

 

does it increase when the rpm is higher or decrease? cos i've just changed my set of electrical, battery, rectifier and coil. the reading on my volt meter shows that my voltage is lower when my rpm is higher, im wondering if its my volt meter that is inaccurate or the items replaced are faulty.

 

thanks a lot.

 

When start up should read about 12V...once warm up should be ard 13.8V-14V....when riding....it will drop to 12.4V-12.6V....

Btw i think the value are not 100% accurate but almost there so at least u have a rough gauge of the value and able to know

if there is significant drop then something need to be replace.....

[plasticprison]

When start up should read about 12V...once warm up should be ard 13.8V-14V....when riding....it will drop to 12.4V-12.6V....

Btw i think the value are not 100% accurate but almost there so at least u have a rough gauge of the value and able to know

if there is significant drop then something need to be replace.....

 

Funny, isn't the voltage reading supposed to be higher when moving?