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

[philomath]

Thanks alot bro. yea it's mainly this part that seems to be leaking. the rest seems to be just stained with oil coming from here

[jayz]

Just went for inspection at sta, passed 👍

[iceimmortal]

Hi guys, i just bought my S4 and it's fully stock so i'm wondering which kind of chain lube will be good for s4 as i was using Holts for my 2b bike. Will it be ok for S4 too?

I've seen some S4 have this tube thingy sticking out in between the chain and the metal bar that holds the tire. If i'm not wrong that should be some auto lubricating thing right? if it is, any idea where can i get it done?

 

Thanks!

[justforme]

Hi guys, i just bought my S4 and it's fully stock so i'm wondering which kind of chain lube will be good for s4 as i was using Holts for my 2b bike. Will it be ok for S4 too?

I've seen some S4 have this tube thingy sticking out in between the chain and the metal bar that holds the tire. If i'm not wrong that should be some auto lubricating thing right? if it is, any idea where can i get it done?

 

Thanks!

 

from what i know all bike chain lube can be used for any bike chain. the auto lubricating you are talking about should be scottoiler, can get from any shop but the distributor for singapore is motoworld.

[foccacia]

how long can front brake pad last? my front brake pad only last 3 months, currently using SBS brand, thinking of changing to EBC but costs $70 more at LAB

[jayz]

how long can front brake pad last? my front brake pad only last 3 months, currently using SBS brand, thinking of changing to EBC but costs $70 more at LAB

 

Mine 1yr + still can brake leh lol

 

Using ebc

[foccacia]

Mine 1yr + still can brake leh lol

 

Using ebc

 

Using double h?

 

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[iceimmortal]

from what i know all bike chain lube can be used for any bike chain. the auto lubricating you are talking about should be scottoiler, can get from any shop but the distributor for singapore is motoworld.

 

Ahh.. ok thanks for the info! Btw can i ask how come when i ride over some small bumps like road uneven those kind. my handle bar the big bolt right in the center will have the "tak tak" sound ar? It has been tighten already. Could the problem be the bearing inside already gone case?

 

Also where can i install Main Stand for Spec 3? Roughly how much too?

 

Thanks!

Edited March 10, 2014 by iceimmortal

[jayz]

Using double h?

 

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erm not sure, forgot liao.

 

but still working good.

[syapek]

Any spray paint shop that offers a replacement tailboard so that i can get my tailboard sprayed during that 3 days of paintjob while still using my bike? I need bike for transportation. Thanks

[jayz]

Hi all

 

my spec 1 when in gear, cant start even when i clutch in, normal?

[jayz]

Double post

 

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[Boon6600]

My Spec1 got tick tick sound the engine area, isit the tensioner need to change? anyone encounter before, please advice. Thanks in advance.

[super4 needs help]

Need help..my block n piston was damage...cant be used...so sent a bike shop total repair was 2300...receive a call from them recently saying that my coolant hose is also damage..but went for coolant flush last mnth n nothing was damage..my question is does piston n block damage has even anything to do with my coolant hose..

[justforme]

My Spec1 got tick tick sound the engine area, isit the tensioner need to change? anyone encounter before, please advice. Thanks in advance.

 

mine spec3 also got ticking sound but after the engine gets hotter the sound goes away... so far nth happen

[justforme]

Need help..my block n piston was damage...cant be used...so sent a bike shop total repair was 2300...receive a call from them recently saying that my coolant hose is also damage..but went for coolant flush last mnth n nothing was damage..my question is does piston n block damage has even anything to do with my coolant hose..

 

i only know when you to do a full servicing they will need to take out the hose so that they can remove the engine block

[wht3fr3]

Need help..my block n piston was damage...cant be used...so sent a bike shop total repair was 2300...receive a call from them recently saying that my coolant hose is also damage..but went for coolant flush last mnth n nothing was damage..my question is does piston n block damage has even anything to do with my coolant hose..

 

I gt a feeling u gt chopped. The piston and block is too exp. If i nt wrong they just try to chop u again on coolant hose.

 

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[wht3fr3]

Hi all

 

my spec 1 when in gear, cant start even when i clutch in, normal?

 

Is it with ur side stand down? If it is thats because its a safety feature on the bike unless u want to bypass it.

 

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[wht3fr3]

My Spec1 got tick tick sound the engine area, isit the tensioner need to change? anyone encounter before, please advice. Thanks in advance.

 

That valve clearance need to be done. It depends on how loud. If after u warm up it goes off then more likely nothing to worry abt. If not better to do valve clearance. Should cost below 250. Anything more is too much.

 

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[Boon6600]

That valve clearance need to be done. It depends on how loud. If after u warm up it goes off then more likely nothing to worry abt. If not better to do valve clearance. Should cost below 250. Anything more is too much.

 

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Thanks for the reply, any idea where can I get it done.

[krusty28]

bike has been giving probs recently. switch on bike, lights all running, but when press starter, no crank sound. have to push start. ride, lets say from loyang to lavender, stop and off, then try to start again, no crank.

would it be a batt prob? have asked around, some say replace batt or maybe starter carbon. any advise?

 

much appreciated, thanks!

[wht3fr3]

bike has been giving probs recently. switch on bike, lights all running, but when press starter, no crank sound. have to push start. ride, lets say from loyang to lavender, stop and off, then try to start again, no crank.

would it be a batt prob? have asked around, some say replace batt or maybe starter carbon. any advise?

 

much appreciated, thanks!

 

Most likely starter carbon. Cost is cheap but labour is exp. Btw do u haf volt meter? If yes, whats e reading???

 

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[krusty28]

Most likely starter carbon. Cost is cheap but labour is exp. Btw do u haf volt meter? If yes, whats e reading???

 

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no voltmeter bro. why ah? i can get a voltmeter at my workplace ah to check. what do i look for?

to replace starter carbon, roughly how much? what would needed to be removed? like, coolant or engine oil?

[wht3fr3]

no voltmeter bro. why ah? i can get a voltmeter at my workplace ah to check. what do i look for?

to replace starter carbon, roughly how much? what would needed to be removed? like, coolant or engine oil?

 

U need to use volt meter to tap ur batt and u on ur bike to rev to 4k rpm to see if charging to at least 13.5 then starter carbon at least 65- 85. Anything more is exp.

 

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[super4 needs help]

bike has been giving probs recently. switch on bike, lights all running, but when press starter, no crank sound. have to push start. ride, lets say from loyang to lavender, stop and off, then try to start again, no crank.

would it be a batt prob? have asked around, some say replace batt or maybe starter carbon. any advise?

 

much appreciated, thanks!

 

Encounter same problem...might probably be starter or batt...bcoz u can push start to ride...if u cant push start to ride means ur coil might have a prob...there is one more..ur switch..try pressing ur switch alittle harder while pressing u start ur bike..if it works then its ur switch need to replace..