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

[wht3fr3]

maybe the filament snap. sometime contact, sometimes not. just change bulb and not likely your wiring.

 

jus check at bike shop. its e wiring problem.. jus to ask. how much to change whole set of wiring harness??

 

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[Zarrias]

Hi all, yesterday my bike experienced this problem. After I off engine and park my bike, I heard boiling sounds from the coolant area. After about 2-3 secs, liquid started splashing (yes, splash, not drip) out all over the engine oil area. Temp light did not light up, I checked the coolant, level was way above the "Upper" line (almost filled to the brim), colour was bluish. After 1 day (which is today), when I went to my bike there was no pool on the floor or anything, but my coolant level has dropped to the "upper" level indicator.

 

Oh and normally when I just turn the key, the fan will start blowing but after yesterday I never hear the fan turn on. Bike feels fairly hot on the shin/foot area when riding, but temp light did not light up.

 

Can anyone advise?? Is it because top up too much coolant?? Fan spoilt?

[manbai]

jus check at bike shop. its e wiring problem.. jus to ask. how much to change whole set of wiring harness??

 

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Have you tried changing buld first. Replace wiring is expensive I think. Ask Ah Pek for advise before you change the wires.

[wht3fr3]

Have you tried changing buld first. Replace wiring is expensive I think. Ask Ah Pek for advise before you change the wires.

 

i jus changed to philips diamond. and i gt 1 more spare one. my bulbs filament no problem. but when my mechnics open up my headlight. e wires are all in a mess.. alot of cut and joints.. i think e previous owner install alot of diff lights and keep changing. hence i feel safer if its possible to change e wire harness and do the whole bike rewiring...

 

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[Ah Pek]

i jus changed to philips diamond. and i gt 1 more spare one. my bulbs filament no problem. but when my mechnics open up my headlight. e wires are all in a mess.. alot of cut and joints.. i think e previous owner install alot of diff lights and keep changing. hence i feel safer if its possible to change e wire harness and do the whole bike rewiring...

 

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Have u tried other bike shop?...go asked around rather than just listen and thinking of changing the hardness...it's gonna cost u at least $380..at least I said. Regardless of how messy the wiring in ur headlamp is..there are only three wires to ur headlamp bulb socket. If I were u..I would check see if the plastic white socket to the bulb is B-B-Q by the hi-current needed by the H4 bulb.If so..go LAB just buy the socket and replace it by following the same three wires color (blue/white/green or brown I think). Even if its not teh socket..try following this three wires if they been join/cut before..it could jst be simply a loose or bad join.

 

ONE MORE THING...the problem u r having now can be casued by ur right or left assembly switch. If it's too old or cracked..have it replace..either cost about $120 the very most. MIC is about $85 only..can use..not bad.

[wht3fr3]

Have u tried other bike shop?...go asked around rather than just listen and thinking of changing the hardness...it's gonna cost u at least $380..at least I said. Regardless of how messy the wiring in ur headlamp is..there are only three wires to ur headlamp bulb socket. If I were u..I would check see if the plastic white socket to the bulb is B-B-Q by the hi-current needed by the H4 bulb.If so..go LAB just buy the socket and replace it by following the same three wires color (blue/white/green or brown I think). Even if its not teh socket..try following this three wires if they been join/cut before..it could jst be simply a loose or bad join.

 

ONE MORE THING...the problem u r having now can be casued by ur right or left assembly switch. If it's too old or cracked..have it replace..either cost about $120 the very most. MIC is about $85 only..can use..not bad.

 

btw ah pek. my headlight ok alrdy. and its cause by a short harden rejoined wire to one of e socket. hence i was thinking of changing e whole harness it was my own thinking nt by e shop. as i worried abt e wiring of e bike.. anyway will consult a few more bike shop regards to this. btw any bike shop that does a gd wiring job to recommend?

 

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[tch225]

I had loss my Vtec1 key and cant find my spare key, can any bro here with experience give me advice what to do? beside changing a new set.

Thanks.

[wht3fr3]

I had loss my Vtec1 key and cant find my spare key, can any bro here with experience give me advice what to do? beside changing a new set.

Thanks.

 

er. theres no way but to change e whole set.. unless u can find locksmith willing to do? sorry new in S4 too.. jus my thoughts.. dun flame me if i said anything wrong..

 

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[confusehaha]

I had loss my Vtec1 key and cant find my spare key, can any bro here with experience give me advice what to do? beside changing a new set.

Thanks.

Try approach some key duplication shops and ask ard, i wlll advice the one beside regina.

they maybe able to duplicate a key out from ur ignition. Is less complex compare to vtec 2 and above which has HISS.

However remember to bring along necessary documents to proof that you are the owner of the bike.

[Ah Pek]

btw ah pek. my headlight ok alrdy. and its cause by a short harden rejoined wire to one of e socket. hence i was thinking of changing e whole harness it was my own thinking nt by e shop. as i worried abt e wiring of e bike.. anyway will consult a few more bike shop regards to this. btw any bike shop that does a gd wiring job to recommend?

 

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Most shop can do it but charges may varies due to rental overheads and grade of mechanics employed. Anyone can do the job but labor cost is intensive and requires at least a day overnite job (as much as $100..dat's why I DIY)...provided the parts are olehdee available. Becareful when buying the hardness urself..the cable connector points differ from model to model...make sure u know ur year model and engine NC number for reference.

[wht3fr3]

Most shop can do it but charges may varies due to rental overheads and grade of mechanics employed. Anyone can do the job but labor cost is intensive and requires at least a day overnite job (as much as $100..dat's why I DIY)...provided the parts are olehdee available. Becareful when buying the hardness urself..the cable connector points differ from model to model...make sure u know ur year model and engine NC number for reference.

 

But how do i go abt diy-ing?? Sorry i know nuts abt wiring..

 

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[Ah Pek]

But how do i go abt diy-ing?? Sorry i know nuts abt wiring..

 

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In this case..have to chck prices from mototiam..just asked a few and see what's best for ur budget.

[wht3fr3]

In this case..have to chck prices from mototiam..just asked a few and see what's best for ur budget.

 

ok. thanks ah pek..

 

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[wht3fr3]

In this case..have to chck prices from mototiam..just asked a few and see what's best for ur budget.

 

ok. ah pek thanks for ur suggestion..

 

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[Spideyzam]

[Q] Hi guys, anybody knows of the pros and cons of having spy alarm? Thx!

[justforme]

Hi guys, i'm new to owning a bike and got some questions. i would like to DIY changing my headlight and meter light bulb to something that is brighter but i'm not sure what are the regulations/requirements to keep to so that it is still legal. anyone has any idea? i have checked the LTA website it only states that it is illegal if:

1) HID is illegal if it doesn't comes stock

2) wattage of replacement bulb is higher than stock or recommended

LTA regulation

 

i found that VICOM will check on luminous lux during inspection however i can't find a value to what is the cap.. i would be grateful if someone could enlighten me.

 

what i have in mind:

1) H4 55/60W 4500k halogen bulb for headlight (don't know what is the maximum luminous lux allowed)

2) T10 blue LED light for meter (coloured light for meter legal?)

[Aah_heng]

Can any bros out there advice where other then seng kwang can i get a iu bracket for spec 2?

[wht3fr3]

any bro here go jb ah gua lane change before vtec 1 local meter? how much it cost ar??

 

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[jayz]

any bro here go jb ah gua lane change before vtec 1 local meter? how much it cost ar??

 

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Garage sale gt ppl selling local spec 1 meter for $150. Go check it out bro

 

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[jayz]

Eh what is the correct iridium spark plug model for spec 1?

 

Denso and ngk

 

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[wht3fr3]

Garage sale gt ppl selling local spec 1 meter for $150. Go check it out bro

 

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Sorry jus wanna know how much it cost across e sea.. So anyone else know???

 

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[iDavid]

hi bros out there encounter a problem today. Ride to work and when abt to ride back after work i start bike yet it cannot start. Gt headlight and meter light but cannot start, press the electric start button but no response (not even hearing and spark plug sound). push the red engine-off switch off and back on the `hiss` nv light up. After that did some 'tapping' on the "electric-start" and finally manage to start. Since the encounter every now and thn i start bike the problem will surface randomly. Riding a Spec 2 FX plate, problem bothering me coz i dun wan get stuck at work place or somewhere far and i cant start bike to ride back home.

[Ah Pek]

hi bros out there encounter a problem today. Ride to work and when abt to ride back after work i start bike yet it cannot start. Gt headlight and meter light but cannot start, press the electric start button but no response (not even hearing and spark plug sound). push the red engine-off switch off and back on the `hiss` nv light up. After that did some 'tapping' on the "electric-start" and finally manage to start. Since the encounter every now and thn i start bike the problem will surface randomly. Riding a Spec 2 FX plate, problem bothering me coz i dun wan get stuck at work place or somewhere far and i cant start bike to ride back home.

 

The carbon brush in ur starter motor need to be replaced as it's worn. For the time being..if it can't start the next time..just sit on the bike and reserve in second gear and suddenly let go the clutch and hear a "whine" noise..then shift back to neutral and switch on the bike and start as normal.

[mfaisalby]

hi bros out there encounter a problem today. Ride to work and when abt to ride back after work i start bike yet it cannot start. Gt headlight and meter light but cannot start, press the electric start button but no response (not even hearing and spark plug sound). push the red engine-off switch off and back on the `hiss` nv light up. After that did some 'tapping' on the "electric-start" and finally manage to start. Since the encounter every now and thn i start bike the problem will surface randomly. Riding a Spec 2 FX plate, problem bothering me coz i dun wan get stuck at work place or somewhere far and i cant start bike to ride back home.

 

since u mentioned u did some tapping on d switch den it manage to start, mayb ur starter switch problem liao lor.

or can also be ur starter carbon worn out liao. i doubt starter switch gt related to hiss. spec 2 onwards riders can clarify. i riding spec 1 btw.

 

aiyah.. bike above 5 yrs old sure gt problem one. must b patient with d bike. lol.

[mfaisalby]

wah pek.. super fast respond eh? haha. i press enter only ur post appear liao.