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

[bReakBone]

hi all.. need some help.. would like to know how much is the market price for super four spec 3 with FBA plate? how much roughly is transfer fee & admin fee?

[isymn]

Vtec series uses sensor for speedo.. price is alright for changing of sensor as it's a lot of hard work to replace it..

Vtec cant open doesnt link with speedo sensor.. you might wanna check your vtec sensor..

 

Thanx Bro! haiyo dat means i need to change my vtec sensor too? $$

[eement]

hi all...mine speedometer now the button like not able to restart the start trip...

 

the left button is unable to reset it....ls time, it still ok but when raining it take a while b4 it can be able to press, but now no use liao...cant reset no matter how...

 

can any kind soul enlighten me?

[gearone]

hi all.. need some help.. would like to know how much is the market price for super four spec 3 with FBA plate? how much roughly is transfer fee & admin fee?

 

price for vtec 3 FBA plate is ard 8-10k...transfer and admin fee i cant recall already...

[honda_lover]

Hello All! i've encountered some problems with my rear brake. did a servicing recently and changed brake pad but now i hear screeching sounds when i brake. any opinion on this?

 

imo i think that maybe the brake is in "braking mode" all the way then now botak alr. but now i dunno how to see is the brake gone alr anot. hahas!

[Refugee]

Hello All! i've encountered some problems with my rear brake. did a servicing recently and changed brake pad but now i hear screeching sounds when i brake. any opinion on this?

 

imo i think that maybe the brake is in "braking mode" all the way then now botak alr. but now i dunno how to see is the brake gone alr anot. hahas!

 

new brake pads have a tendency to screech in the early stages.

 

the screeching sound will go off after some distance... about 1000km of travelling.

 

dun worry about it.

[honda_lover]

ohh okays. scared me. hahas! thanks alot!!

[bReakBone]

price for vtec 3 FBA plate is ard 8-10k...transfer and admin fee i cant recall already...

thanks gearone! what is the meaning of hire purchase?

 

if lets say got error in the calculations of monthly installment and others, can i go back to the shop ask them to look into it? OTR mean including my new insurance+renewed roadtax??+transfer fee right?

[Ah Pek]

thanks gearone! what is the meaning of hire purchase?

 

if lets say got error in the calculations of monthly installment and others, can i go back to the shop ask them to look into it? OTR mean including my new insurance+roadtax+transfer fee right?

 

OTR..."On The Road".

 

Hire Purchase : "Pay an "agreed to" downpayment of the purchased sum..and pay the rest monthly with agreed interest till its all paid up.

 

"if lets say got error in the calculations of monthly installment and others, can i go back to the shop ask them to look into it?"

 

No room for error..make sure all $$$$s and cents are agreed to and any error/errors is each to bear in a "signed contract".

 

[bReakBone]

thank apek! okie so the bike value on the road is inclusive of insurance+roadtax+transfer&admin fee right??

 

No room for error..make sure all $$$$s and cents are agreed to and any error/errors is each to bear in a "signed contract".

 

but what if its really overpriced?? i found out my insurance paid to the insurance company is not the same of what the shop quoted me.. its $200 difference lei.. the insurance co said i'll only get the Cert of Insurance in 2mths time..

[Ah Pek]

thank apek! okie so the bike value on the road is inclusive of insurance+roadtax+transfer&admin fee right??

 

No room for error..make sure all $$$$s and cents are agreed to and any error/errors is each to bear in a "signed contract".

 

but what if its really overpriced?? i found out my insurance paid to the insurance company is not the same of what the shop quoted me.. its $200 difference lei.. the insurance co said i'll only get the Cert of Insurance in 2mths time..

 

Your mototiam is a middle party and do make $$$s. These insurance company do have 'ties' with them to bring in 'customers'. If you deal with an appointed insurance company yourself...its much cheaper. Also, you can have an added rider to your bike for free when you first sign up. If no and later add in..kenna pay tro_throat..depending on age and experience.

[bReakBone]

then how like that ah pek..? can i ask them to breakdown the pricing again with me?

[Ah Pek]

then how like that ah pek..? can i ask them to breakdown the pricing again with me?

 

I doubt he agreed. The money he make can go for SAUKURA Japenese buffet for 5 ppl and still got change for a few rounds of Tiger Beer!...:sian:u think he's gonna let it off?

 

By all means...do what you can but he will tell you its $$$s for runner's work, adminstration fee..and all the **** they can think off to make you say."oic". Anyway, good luck..may be you bring along with tattoo all covered over the body and flex his muscles...heee....x3!

[bReakBone]

can i report to the boss or case regarding this? -.-"

[Ah Pek]

can i report to the boss or case regarding this? -.-"

 

Huh?..why should they borther?..its business and you the one paying them. If both the insurance and the mototiam agreed in such business and you agreed to paid for it..its done and this is not cheating..its agreed busines transaction. Now you learnd.

[bReakBone]

but its unethical.

[dragonforce]

you already signed a contract, you have agreed to the statements on the contract.. unethical also bobian.. you are on the losing end..

[Ah Pek]

but its unethical.

 

I agreed so but in any business..there is nothing honest these days..they can make more, they will. Its all part of living and survial of the 'smartest'.

 

At any rate..try as you may, may be the mototiam may give you something extra instead of cash back.

[PHILIP79]

Can someone advise me as I intend to buy over Spec 1 with one year left to renew COE. This bike is stock except for several changes made to the exterior. Spec III headlight and tail light. Steering cone, fork seal and water pump have been seviced or replaced in this year. New Paintwork done last year. New GIVI 45L rear box and side mirror. What is the ideal price for this Spec 1? The motorshop told me that it is worth 5K but I doubt so. Please quote me an ideal price based on your exprience. Thanks.

[greenruby79]

Hi there,

 

im thinking of getting a second hand S4. What do i look out for if i wanna get one. Which S4 is better (just to go to work and come back)? I did read the thread that some of you guys posted and its great and helpful but after awhile my head spins abit (maybe due 2 to much info). If there are any bros out there could help me i would be very happy. Thanks in advance...Cheers

[SparkerS1]

Can someone advise me as I intend to buy over Spec 1 with one year left to renew COE.

The motorshop told me that it is worth 5K but I doubt so.

buy from motoshop is it? how much they selling? 5k wif one yr COE not worth it IMO

Which S4 is better (just to go to work and come back)?

 

from ur objective, any spec of S4 is gd, actually any bike is gd.

depends on ur budget too.

[Ah Pek]

Can someone advise me as I intend to buy over Spec 1 with one year left to renew COE. This bike is stock except for several changes made to the exterior. Spec III headlight and tail light. Steering cone, fork seal and water pump have been seviced or replaced in this year. New Paintwork done last year. New GIVI 45L rear box and side mirror. What is the ideal price for this Spec 1? The motorshop told me that it is worth 5K but I doubt so. Please quote me an ideal price based on your exprience. Thanks.

 

Its ok provided the bike is in great condition internally. Among the Vtec Specs..IMHO, this just about the best vtec I tried. But if you can get slightly cheaper, it be great! I knew for somene who jsut bought one for $5+ K.

[Ah Pek]

Hi there,

 

im thinking of getting a second hand S4. What do i look out for if i wanna get one. Which S4 is better (just to go to work and come back)? I did read the thread that some of you guys posted and its great and helpful but after awhile my head spins abit (maybe due 2 to much info). If there are any bros out there could help me i would be very happy. Thanks in advance...Cheers

 

If you are into Vtec..go for Spec 1..if into non Vtec..go for PB1 (hard to find a good one) or Ver S..never "R"...IMHO. If your budget allows and you prefer the "chio" look, Vtec III.

 

Plse do not asked me for detail unless you want to come on down one of the weekend over Korpee-Orh.

 

Thinks to look out for:

 

No Coolant leakage.

No rattlering sound inside engine after 5-10 mins warm idling.

When you rev to 13 krpm...make sure sound from end can is constant..no blabbling effects.

Left/right lever tip do not have sign of bike drop..oso tell tale sign from back view mirros.

Squeeze the coolant hoses and feel for biscuit cracking feelings..if there is, get them to replace hose or change coolant system using chemical flush or clear the rust inside.

Avoid getting one with "Sai-Tow" and preferably no alarm system installed.

Get as "Stock" as you can.

Make sure meters are working, no cracks etc..on the external.

If end can is 3rd party product, make sure the price comes with approved cert for it.

Check front and bak wheels for bearing wear and tear..also the steering cone bearing. If they can't advise you, at least asked them to have these under a short warranty.

 

The list goes on...good luck.

Edited December 27, 2009 by Ah Pek

[ShiftingGears]

voltmeter reading.. 12.8v. spec 3, bike alarm installed plus voltmeter... issit normal? is bike alarm can cause battery to drain faster?

[ShiftingGears]

enquiries: volt meter reading 12.8v. spec 3 with alarm installed and voltmeter. Issit normal ? by installing alarm can cause battery to drain faster?