SBF Silverwings / HOM Cafe 2012

[scoobydoo]

hhmmm . . . me a bit confuse, tried looking for info on the new wing, not much . . . or i don;t know how to find?

 

so can still buy the old swing which was about 13k OTR? shops still selling old ones, but forumers here all selling 12k+ for used ones.

 

any discussion thread on the new 400T? i tried search but don't have leh

there's nothing much available in the webby...

this should be useful http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4831886&postcount=5834

 

new 08/09 models FJS... even if the motortiams have, dun think they'll sell at around 13k anymore, unless clearing old stock at a much later time. even so, dun expect price to be like $3k+ off the SWT4

 

if you're interested in a used SW, there's a 22k kms SW (think should be a euro) on sale at $8k negotiable

Got SW for sale again:

 

Honda Silverwing 400

Year 2007

Black Colour

Hepco and Becker Box (Journey Model)

Mileage about 22000km

 

Bike is fully paid. Cash only.

 

8k negotiable

 

Contact Nick 96834346 for viewing at Bukit Panjang

[Sensible]

Thursday want go Big Splash dinner and chill out boh?

Never been there since they changed the place...

 

Bro,

 

I'm fine with this suggestion.

 

Can eat Cow's Junior too... yummy.

 

How abt the rest? Chairman ?

[milan]

Dear all, i just got a SW, just to check how many cabin lights they have under the seats? isit one or two?. thanks

 

pardon my ignorance, but its my first time having a scooter, we can only start the bike with both brake levers pressed? but why sometimes i gotta press a few times before the bike can start?

[skidrow]

Hmm.

Where got pool and ppl serve us satay? haha.

 

So, Sensible suggest location leh.

I don't mind longkang the ball.

 

Hi Guys,

 

I'd like to join you all if it's ok. Pending the timing and the length of the event.

 

If the event is confirmed of course.

 

Cheers

 

Skid Row aka Joe

[scoobydoo]

Dear all, i just got a SW, just to check how many cabin lights they have under the seats? isit one or two?. thanks

 

pardon my ignorance, but its my first time having a scooter, we can only start the bike with both brake levers pressed? but why sometimes i gotta press a few times before the bike can start?

welcome to the SW community

 

got a question? try do a search and you're very likely to find an answer somewhere in this thread (there's a same one for 2008) and the our SW technical thread

 

but for a start, let me answer your queries...

 

there's only 1 cabin light at the left rear corner, stock config coz some bros mod additional LED lights just below seat.

however, many of us disabled it coz if the sensor (to off the light when seat closed) fails, then light will drain your battery continuously. 1 nite maybe ok (cos magneto will charge the batt once you ride bike the next day), but leave it a few days your batt sure go flat. a matter of personal choice.

 

to start the engine, make sure side stand is up and depress the left brake level (right is not necessary) till you hear a soft click* sound from the sensor area below the left brake reservoir. it could be that you've not squeezed in enough or worst, sensor is faulty.

 

* actually, you should hear 2 soft clicks; 1st click when brake lights are activated, depress further and 2nd click appears, to "enable" starter coil.

Edited June 30, 2009 by scoobydoo

[Sensible]

SW Local Outing + Makan Session

 

Day: Thursday

Date: 02 Jul 2009

Time: 1930hrs

Where: Big Splash (Cow's Junior) open to suggestion

 

Attendees:

 

1. SW9000

2. Sensible + gf

3. Skidrow?

4. Chairman?

5. Paithorn?

6. The rest?

7. Helmetbox - Bangcock? hee

8.

 

Outing will be cancelled if not enuough ppl

Edited June 30, 2009 by Sensible

[scoobydoo]

SW Local Outing + Makan Session

 

Day: Thursday

Date: 02 Jul 2009

Time: 1930hrs

Where: Big Splash (Cow's Junior) open to suggestion

 

Attendees:

 

1. SW9000

2. Sensible + gf

3. scoobydoo + (gf provided?)

4. Skidrow?

5. Paithorn?

6. The rest?

7. Helmetbox - Bangcock? hee

8.

 

Outing will be cancelled if not enuough ppl

enough is a widely used word with many contextual uses and a very philosophy meaning.

pp who truly understands and practice enough usually finds happiness 知足常乐

dunno why but today feeling as bluee as my ride. must be those once a month thingy... whahahaha

[Sensible]

dunno why but today feeling as bluee as my ride. must be those once a month thingy... whahahaha

 

Think you need a girl.. hahahaha

 

[SW9000]

Local Outing + Makan Session

 

Day: Thursday

Date: 02 Jul 2009

Time: 1930hrs

Where: Big Splash (Cow's Junior) open to suggestion

 

Attendees:

 

1. SW9000

2. Sensible + gf

3. scoobydoo + (gf provided?)

4. Skidrow?

5.

6.

 

Absend with apologies?:

1. Paithorn (overseas)

2. Helmetbox (overseas)

[milan]

welcome to the SW community

 

got a question? try do a search and you're very likely to find an answer somewhere in this thread (there's a same one for 2008) and the our SW technical thread

 

but for a start, let me answer your queries...

 

there's only 1 cabin light at the left rear corner, stock config coz some bros mod additional LED lights just below seat.

however, many of us disabled it coz if the sensor (to off the light when seat closed) fails, then light will drain your battery continuously. 1 nite maybe ok (cos magneto will charge the batt once you ride bike the next day), but leave it a few days your batt sure go flat. a matter of personal choice.

 

to start the engine, make sure side stand is up and depress the left brake level (right is not necessary) till you hear a soft click* sound from the sensor area below the left brake reservoir. it could be that you've not squeezed in enough or worst, sensor is faulty.

 

* actually, you should hear 2 soft clicks; 1st click when brake lights are activated, depress further and 2nd click appears, to "enable" starter coil.

 

 

i browsed thru the pages but didnt see any with guide to diable the cabin lights, unfortunate thing happened to me, i think the cabin lights were left on for 2 days, after that my batt flat. gotta change a new batt, so i was thinking of deactivating the cabin lights. thanks

[milan]

Local Outing + Makan Session

 

Day: Thursday

Date: 02 Jul 2009

Time: 1930hrs

Where: Big Splash (Cow's Junior) open to suggestion

 

Attendees:

 

1. SW9000

2. Sensible + gf

3. scoobydoo + (gf provided?)

4. Skidrow?

5.

6.

 

Absent with apologies?:

1. Paithorn (overseas)

2. Helmetbox (overseas)

 

 

where is cow junior?

[HelmetBOX1605198525]

 

 

where is cow junior?

 

carl junior!

[SW9000]

i browsed thru the pages but didnt see any with guide to diable the cabin lights, unfortunate thing happened to me, i think the cabin lights were left on for 2 days, after that my batt flat. gotta change a new batt, so i was thinking of deactivating the cabin lights. thanks

 

I took out the bulb... use a torch light instead if needed.

[SW9000]

 

 

where is cow junior?

 

Along East Coast Parkway, turn into Big Splash carpark.

West carpark is on the right.

Carls Junior facing this carpark.

[SW9000]

Got problem with the pickup.

Don't think it is the rollers cos changed 6k ago.

 

Should be the clutch.

Used to move off betw 2k to 2.5k rpm.

Now is 3k to 3.5k rpm and very draggy and noisy.

High speed remains normal but acceleration response affected.

Hope it is not the same as Scooby's previous final transmission problem... ewwww. No mid-year bonus = eat grass at cow's junior liao.

[Sensible]

carl junior!

 

Moooo..

 

[DraggyStar]

Yippeee...finally got a helmet with style and altitude--aka Airoh Mathisse RS at a very reasonable price..silver helmet .silver bike..

 

walau..stop at traffic light..secondary school gals stare and stare..boys gawk...head-turner helmet lor..

 

2jul meet up pending approval from wife...hope can go...

 

PS:really love the inner shades which is damn cool and neat for speckkies like me.

[scoobydoo]

Should be the clutch.

Used to move off betw 2k to 2.5k rpm.

Now is 3k to 3.5k rpm and very draggy and noisy.

High speed remains normal but acceleration response affected.

hmmm... probable

 

try removing the springs and turning the clutch pegs one by one while still in their pivots; the pegs should swing freely in place. if pegs are jammed or cannot swing freely (possibly due to accumulation of dirt at the pivots), higher centrifugal force (thus higher revs) is required to push the clutch pegs out (against the spring and friction at pivot). remove the pegs from the pivots, clean the contact surfaces, light grease and put back. check that pegs can swing smoothly before putting back the springs.

 

http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv287/josephsbs/Silverwing/clutch.jpg?t=1246351210

 

and of course, if clutch "skin" kenna makan already, change the clutch set (5 pegs)

[DraggyStar]

Any SW wanna meet up at jln kayu prata at 9pm++???location-thasevi prata..

 

if no joiners den nvm...just trying..

[scoobydoo]

Airoh Mathisse RS at a very reasonable price

PS:really love the inner shades which is damn cool and neat for speckkies like me.

how much did u pay for this... from regina or adventure on wheels?

i almost got this few months back coz its small, light and has inner shades (but not psb approved). later decided to get the agv air-tech which is cheaper and psb approved.

[SW9000]

I know that jsilverwing aka James aka Uncle Chan (wah, he so young at heart they called him uncle...) went Thailand. But didn't know the group got 2 pulsars.

Nice trip.

 

Looking forward to my Betong too...

But before that, might recce Pedas Hotspring (Seremban) during NDP Monday or even sooner.

[DraggyStar]

how much did u pay for this... from regina or adventure on wheels?

i almost got this few months back coz its small, light and has inner shades (but not psb approved). later decided to get the agv air-tech which is cheaper and psb approved.

 

Got it from Regina.price quoted was $300...reduced to $250...den jus abt to leave...was released to me at $230..

 

PSB approved anot is nt impt..most impt is ownself..ride defensively and safely and ur helmet will always only be an accessory.

 

agv air-tech no stock so was looking ard and decided on mathisse RS..no regrets..

 

ps:jln kayu prata cancel cos no kaki....

[scoobydoo]

...was released to me at $230..

i think that's a good price

 

too bad i have too many helmets liow. only got 2 heads, else sure tempted to buy since good price... whahahaha

[Just_a_Biker]

How can I improve the performance of my silverwing 400, I think the 135 cc cub next lane can pick up faster than me, most of the time need to move with half throttle, the acceleration is really too slow. what can I do?

 

Don't like noise exhast, any other magic anyone? Thanks!

[scoobydoo]

How can I improve the performance of my silverwing 400, I think the 135 cc cub next lane can pick up faster than me, most of the time need to move with half throttle, the acceleration is really too slow. what can I do?

 

Don't like noise exhast, any other magic anyone? Thanks!

only magic i know is to change bike

first, to set the expectations right... our SW cannot pick up as fast as the "mosquito bikes" (especially the malaysian modded ones), even with radical mods that burn holes in the pocket

 

SW weighs 228kg (dry) while a cub only around 75kg (dry), huge deadweight difference of >150kg. its like a heavy 1.8L auto Stream vs. a 1L manual Getz where the lighter manual trans car will always spear ahead when lights turn green before the heavier bigger cc auto car overtakes it. different story for race bikes/cars but the SW is a touring maxi-scoot, not meant for racing.

 

see Silverwing 400cc / 600cc Tech Corner (http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/images/misc/multipage.gif 1 2) post #53 for ideas to improve performance (power)

 

some easy stuffs to boost low end performance... but PAP lor

+ change exhaust to leo vince full system

+ change spark plugs to iridium or other racing plugs

+ change to high performance distribution wires

+ use PA auto & PA ignite (similar or VS or Revtec)

+ change to lighter rollers

+ change to malossi multivar variator set

+ low windshield to reduce wind drag

+ no top box to reduce wind drag

+ use lighter eo

+ use fuel addictives such as FP60, octane booter, etc

+ use high octane gasoline such as caltex platinum or shell V-power

+ use K&N air filter

+ tune your engine to slightly richer