SBF Silverwings / HOM Cafe 2012

[Uncle]

hope you like my reviews...

 

Ever thought of changing line?

[Fusionjaz]

You can try Hagon suspension

 

Guys, my new Silverwing shock is too soft, keep bottoming out and quite a few times I scrapped the hump. I have adjust the shock to the hardest and it is still soft. Any idea where to get aftermarket shocks for the bike, mainly the rear ones?

[SW9000]

Guys, my new Silverwing shock is too soft, keep bottoming out and quite a few times I scrapped the hump. I have adjust the shock to the hardest and it is still soft. Any idea where to get aftermarket shocks for the bike, mainly the rear ones?

 

Increase the rear preload by adding shims(?) to it.

That could be done at Kallang Cycle.

[Uncle]

More preload means no damping. I think more of the shock absorbers wearing out. Usually springs quite hard to soften unless over-compressed or of lousy materials. But I understand our rear shocks cannot be rebuild or is it not true?

[Elton]

Guys, my new Silverwing shock is too soft, keep bottoming out and quite a few times I scrapped the hump. I have adjust the shock to the hardest and it is still soft. Any idea where to get aftermarket shocks for the bike, mainly the rear ones?

 

You mean the new SW-T400 you got is having soft suspension?

[whyzee]

From my ex-swing.. I think swing's rear sus is generally lean to e soft side. Great for straight but not so ideal for cornering n goin pass hump esp w pillion.. Think tats e compromise for comfort ba. Highly rec to change it..

[scoobydoo]

imo, both the front n rear suspensions of SW are soft... probably intentional since it is marketed as a touring scooter with comfort and storage instead of power and superb handling like the TMax.

riders who prefer better handling (at expense of comfort) can opt for after-market replacements such as HyperPro fork springs (heard they used to have rear shocks too) and Hagon or Bitubo rear shocks, etc.

 

a lot depends on what you want and how much you're willing to spend

[SW9000]

Single rider normally can set the rear to 3. I'm currently using this setting cos the suspension is NEW.

If pillion, then I switch to 4.

 

Anyway, the suspension will soften over time.

My previous SW must set at 4 after abt 2 years of usage.

 

For Hagon, the feeling is about stock setting 4.5 (midway betw the 2) in its softest setting. Got 3 settings; soft, mid & hard.

[scoobydoo]

those interested in Bitubo aftermarkets for Silver Wing...

 

Bitubo for Honda Silver Wing 400

 

MF 0 Spring + Oil Scooter Kit

http://database.photozac2.com/bitubo_database/FMPro?-db=prodotti%5feng.fp5&key=33067&-img

 

WGE Twin Shocks

http://database.photozac2.com/bitubo_database/FMPro?-db=prodotti%5feng.fp5&key=33132&-img

 

lets see if i can find some pricing for these stuffs

[SW9000]

Wahsey. nothing much different from the Hyperpro leh except they using Silkolene fully synthetic. Not sure what rating oil they'll be using. * Picture shows 5wt (26.7Cst@40 degrees) which is too light but I guess that is just a standard picture where actual oil may differs.

 

Anyway, the Bitubo front fork for Tmax actually comes in Cartridge form with rebound damping adjustment.

How come SW no have? I NEED REBOUND DAMPING ADJUSTMENT!

[Elton]

This morning on my way to CDC in UBI saw 2 SwT400 side by side. Guess more and more are being sold now.

[Wooolala]

hi guys, i'm new here planning to get a SWT400, had been looking around here n there, does colour defer the year of manufacture? i'm looking for white ones actually, some bikes shops have it but those who don't said that is an 2008 model colour not 2010, for 2010 they don't manufacture white anymore, issit true? any recommended bikes shops? Thanks...

[scoobydoo]

as far as i know (might be wrong though)...

 

BS does not bring in white ones for the previous series, i.e. the white FJS400 Euro here are either parallel imported or owner "make-over" units.

 

Honda announced the launched of SWT/GT series on 9 March 2009 and BS finally brought the SWT to sinkapor soil only in 2010. thus you won't find a 2008 manufactured SWT or GT, earliest could likely be late 2009

 

do check out the history of SW and lots more info on the SW in the Tech Thread

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php/113114-Silverwing-400cc-600cc-Tech-Corner?p=6680645&viewfull=1#post6680645

Edited September 21, 2010 by scoobydoo

[Fusionjaz]

Chairman, will your SW be ready this coming Thursday TCS?

[Elton]

hi guys, i'm new here planning to get a SWT400, had been looking around here n there, does colour defer the year of manufacture? i'm looking for white ones actually, some bikes shops have it but those who don't said that is an 2008 model colour not 2010, for 2010 they don't manufacture white anymore, issit true? any recommended bikes shops? Thanks...

 

If you are looking for white new swt400, you can check with ASphoon.

[scoobydoo]

haha... my bike is ready long time ago but i wanted to make further changes, that's why she's still with FS. little bit here n there i not happy so taking the opportunity to give her an "extreme makeover"

... she'll be like new when i take her home

[Atlantic 200]

Wrong post

Edited May 15, 2011 by Atlantic 200

[scoobydoo]

Krabi... errrrr... Cameron maybe

u going with SBF to Cameron on 5-8 Nov?

 

miss the wind blowing... hahahaha

 

probably do a Lobster trip to Good Luck before that... anyone?

Edited September 21, 2010 by scoobydoo

[Atlantic 200]

Wrong post

Edited May 15, 2011 by Atlantic 200

[Elton]

Silverwing like very hot in the market now le... wanna find 2nd hand also tough.

[Fusionjaz]

Cameron, we not joining them. We going ourself.... Correct David hehehe

 

Lobster "On le". When? Hungry....

 

I want to try the yummy lobster leh but when is it? I need to apply visa clearance... :cry:

[scoobydoo]

Silverwing like very hot in the market now le... wanna find 2nd hand also tough.

this is good news mah... means SW has good market value, unlike some bikes which you'll loose like siow shortly after u buy it, especially when they're not popular

[Wooolala]

hi guy, Thanks for ur info... i just book a silverwing, today will be the bidding of coe, maybe this sat or next week will be able to collect it already..

[scoobydoo]

hope u r not bidding for $1 or $1k like somebody

hope u get it at a good price

[Atlantic 200]

Wrong post

Edited May 15, 2011 by Atlantic 200