SBF Silverwings / HOM Cafe 2012

[Fusionjaz]

Hi Silverwingers,

 

I need help for my sw.

I just bought brake led light 7443. The problem is when i fix it it wont light up till i press the brake. Any idea why this happen?

Also how to adjust Air-Fuel Mixture?.

 

Thankyou in advance

 

What LED bulbs are usable on a Silver Wing?

 

This list is compiled from contributions of SWingers who have changed their stock bulbs to LEDs (without modifying the connection type).

If you have new/further/correction inputs, kindly post in the discussion section so that we may update this list... thank you.

 

Please refer to your respective manuals on how to change the bulbs; FJS/JDM and SWT models vary slightly.

 

2x Pilot Lights

... 194/168 type T10 wedge base LED bulbs; commonly referred to as T10

... available in many colors (e.g. white/yellowish, amber, blue, red, green, etc); stock is white/yellowish (LTA friendly)

 

1x License Plate Light

... 194/168 type T10 wedge base LED bulbs; commonly referred to as T10

... from the manaul, looks like T10 LED may be used but require the "wide angle" instead of "mono" directional types

... anyone can confirm?

... although some riders use colored bulbs (e.g. white/yellowish, amber, blue, red, green, etc), any color other than non-white/yellowish is not LTA friendly

 

1x Under Seat Compartment Light

... 3022 type Festoon (31mm x 10mm) LED bulbs

... do not get the 3710 type (37mm x 10mm) as they are too long to fit the stock socket/housing

 

2x Brake Lights

... 7443 type T20 16mm wedge base, 2-contact, 2-intensity LED bulbs

... since SW's clear plastic lens is already red, using a white bulb could desirable since similar spec white LEDs are generally brighter than red ones

... do not buy 7440 T20 as they are 1-intensity LED bulbs generally used for for signals, reverse, other lightings, etc.

 

LEDs for Signal Lights

LEDs draw significantly less power than incandescent bulbs. Thus, the standard flasher unit in our bike will activate the LEDs faster than the normal rate (as if blown bulb situation).

2 ways to overcome this:

… use LED bulbs with built-in resistors (neatest but such bulbs are more costly and may be hard to find)

… add an electronic flasher unit (preferred) or resistor kit to existing circuitry

see ttp://www.superbrightleds.com/pdfs/load_resistor_info.pdf

 

2x Front Signal Lights

for FJS Euro: 1156 type BAU15S (Euro) single contact candelabra bayonet base, amber

... bayonet pins are off set at 150 degrees instead of the normal 180 degrees

... amber bulbs are required as FJS's clear plastic lens are "plain" colored

... JDM (Japs) may use white bulbs if clear plastic lens are amber in color

for SWT: 7440 type T20 16mm wedge base, 1-intensity LED bulbs, amber

... bayonet pins are off set at 150 degrees instead of the normal 180 degrees

... amber bulbs are required as FJS's clear plastic lens are "plain" colored

... GT (Japs) may use white bulbs if clear plastic lens are amber in color

 

2x Rear Signal Lights

for both FJS & SWT: 1156 type BAU15S (Euro) single contact candelabra bayonet base, amber

... bayonet pins are off set at 150 degrees instead of the normal 180 degrees

... amber bulbs are required as clear plastic lens are "plain" colored

 

2x Head Lights (Low/High Beam)

The SW's headlights (both low and high beams) are powered by H7 halogen bulbs. Although high power H7 LED bulbs are already available, their relative brightness and "throw" are still lacking when compared to moder high powered halogen based bulbs and Halogen Infrared Reflecting (HIR) bulbs that may be used on the stock socket. As such, it may not be advisable to use H7 LED bulbs, at least for the time being.

 

http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv287/josephsbs/Silverwing/LEDforSW.jpg?t=1289785557

 

List of many other types of bulb base:

http://autolumination.com/bulb_reference.html

 

 

What is LED?

 

A light-emitting diode (LED) is a semiconductor light source, commonly used as indicator lamps in many electrical/electronic devices in the past but are increasingly used in place of conventional incandescent lightings.

LED bulbs/strips are becoming more and more popular in automotive lamps as they consumes significantly less power, lasts longer, vibration friendly and much smaller (thus more versatile) when compared to the old-school incandescent bulbs.

 

Why LED?

 

One of the few setbacks of using LEDs could be the high switch-over cost, especially for high powered LED bulbs; e.g. a normal incandescent bulb may cost just few dollars while a compatible high powered LED bulb could cost >$30. Nevertheless, many automotive owners still find the investment worthwhile, especially for rear brake lights to enhance safety. LED bulbs light up much faster than incandescent bulbs (by up to 0.5 seconds) and thus help shorten the delay for "signal" to be sent to road users behind; a 0.5 seconds delay on a 90km/h highway could mean a headway difference of up to 25 metres.

 

However, it does not mean we should change all bulbs on the bike to LED, at least for now. We have to consider the pros and cons of applying LEDs at the respective lightings on the bike.

E.g. the headlights are currently using H7 halogen bulbs. While H7 LED replacement bulbs are available, their brilliance are still lacking when compared to high performance halogen bulbs and high intensity discharge (HID) lighting systems. Also, the use of load resistor kits or LED bulbs with built in resistors may "cancel" out the purpose of lowering power consumption, other than possibly having a brighter bulb.

 

contribution from TitanicLexus

 

 

Ride safe

 

acknowledgements:

fellow SWingers

wikipedia

http://www.limbat.com.sg/

http://www.autotoys.com

http://www.superbrightleds.com

http://store.ijdmtoy.com/

many other webbies

 

Try the above tech post and see if helps

[Fusionjaz]

Three more days to rendezvous our SWING bros

[etkach3]

Try the above tech post and see if helps

 

i brought the 2tone 7443 one..but seem dat it will light up wen i press the brake only..

[SW9000]

i brought the 2tone 7443 one..but seem dat it will light up wen i press the brake only..

 

Some are polarity sensitive (aka 2 wire on 1 side and 1 wire on the other)... try re-connect the other way round.

[SW9000]

hwz dat cost of living ther? hw much dey pay for movie? manage to find the bike accessory tiam bo?

is the food 如传说的 delicious??

 

Food in Penang is not bad. Most are about rm3.50 to rm4 per serving.

Bike accessory must wait till in Hatyai and see can locate boh.

 

Movie also from rm7 to rm9, depends on location and movie house.

[SW9000]

Just ended a karaoke session at 1st Ave Shopping Mall RedBox.

3 hours ++ for rm31 each, which I guess is reasonable considering I'm entertained by 3 handsome singers (that includes a male maid/slave), 1 evergreen ultra cool dude and 1 lady Superstar (she owns the male maid/slave).

The performances were incredibly AWESOME!!!

K-Box Thursday outing every 2 months?

 

Now in an internet cafe after my bath and an Old Trafford Burger, thinking about Hatyai...

[firenace]

david, next time try Green Box, they are cheaper

[etkach3]

Some are polarity sensitive (aka 2 wire on 1 side and 1 wire on the other)... try re-connect the other way round.

 

haiya still cannot:(

[etkach3]

btw how the adjust the air-fuel mixture for sw?..must go shop or can diy?

[yogi]

Food in Penang is not bad. Most are about rm3.50 to rm4 per serving.

Bike accessory must wait till in Hatyai and see can locate boh.

 

Movie also from rm7 to rm9, depends on location and movie house.

 

oh ok.. not bad nia.. ain't fantastic.. so i guess....

[paithorn]

today decided to go "chop passport" since on leave....

 

can have a SW meetup in JB new shopping complex KSL. lotsa eateries on ground level and can see your bike.... and many OL to see during lunch...hehe

[Atlantic 200]

Wrong post

Edited May 14, 2011 by Atlantic 200

[QuietStorm]

hi guys! i'm approaching the 50k km mark and i was tinkin of "washing" the engine. izit advisable? wat brand of cleaner is gd? my fren say can try OWS... any advise is appreciated.

[whyzee]

We are back! Shld b all back. These last 2 days turned out to b rather eventful.. Hope to hear updates from u guys soon..

[SW9000]

Home!!

 

James managed to reach his mum place at Bukit Batok.

Save on all the hussles...

 

My butt aches. Traveling at 70-80km/h for 2.5hrs straight is no joke.

Pity Mr Yamate got to endure the harder seat of his bike.

 

I guess everybody is back safely.

 

Save some stories for Thursday TCSS.

Exchange photos please.

[SW9000]

hi guys! i'm approaching the 50k km mark and i was tinkin of "washing" the engine. izit advisable? wat brand of cleaner is gd? my fren say can try OWS... any advise is appreciated.

 

simi washing? never heard must wash engine de.

Only wash throttle bodies nia and its only near 100k then need.

[SW9000]

Guys, thanks for being so understanding during the whole trip.

 

Not easy to stay together, mingle and be happy for 9 days when everybody's interest is different.

There may be some misunderstanding or miscommunication but hope all has been forgotten.

My apologies if the organisation is not up to par. Choisung hamida.

[SW9000]

Anyway, care to pick one for your wedding performance? zesture?

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9A7nKOmdw5g&feature=player_embedded

[whyzee]

Anyway, care to pick one for your wedding performance? zesture?

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9A7nKOmdw5g&feature=player_embedded

 

Wa. Damn nice!!! Got idea le, but weddin not so soon leh.

 

Anyway, since David mentioned, yah, thanks guys for being patient w me n CO.. This time, really big grp.... Not easy.. N paiseh i always move off slow n etc... Hard to pack stuffs for 2..

[whyzee]

hi guys! i'm approaching the 50k km mark and i was tinkin of "washing" the engine. izit advisable? wat brand of cleaner is gd? my fren say can try OWS... any advise is appreciated.

 

Or u mean engine flush?

[scoobydoo]

yup... the rest of the SW's returned back to SG safely.

Santos, Fusionjaz and meself went for bike wash and dinner at Keat Hong before heading home

 

tomorrow going to change my clutch pads and do post tour servicing... change engine oil/filter, final drive oil, and clean transmission assembly. haven't decided to go which shop yet

 

update: fazer also come back liow

Edited April 17, 2011 by scoobydoo

[paithorn]

Welcome back guys!!!

 

Sounds "eventful".....

[Brownkai]

Hello all bros! We are back safe! a long tiring trip but fun!

 

Well, Not really good in writing the good good essay.. but I must express my thank you speech here!

 

This trip is my first virgin touring so far out to thai border! I really love it! no regret!

 

is also my long long dream to ride bike up north to thailand.. u guys have make it come true for me!

 

I only really get to know all the great bros during the trip and got to blend in with u guys very easy thou i'm

 

hardly talk...i guess listen to u guys talking is very entertaining liao.. haha very interesting!

 

Here is my thank you list!

 

3 great swinger bros! learn alot from u guys!

 

First thanks to SW9000 the chief great sweeper and planner! show me many great places! u always gonna sweep me up..

 

2nd thanks to thanks to Scooby, the 2 IC taken lotsa of good advise from u... and a big help during my fall...

 

3rd thanks to santos, great bro and roommate! miss ur snoring.. haha

 

4th thanks to uncle james! tough guy and a very handy man.. fix up my bike!

 

5th thanks to all bigger bikers bro Zesture + CO, Alantic, Robin great company!

 

really glad all are back and reunite with all family! I miss my wife.. but i think she dun miss me.. lol

 

hope to see u guys again during the next meet up.. I gonna be busy with work again.. sianz..

 

will keep u guys posted.. now all have a good rest !

 

Thank you!

Edited April 17, 2011 by Brownkai

[Brownkai]

Wa. Damn nice!!! Got idea le, but weddin not so soon leh.

 

Anyway, since David mentioned, yah, thanks guys for being patient w me n CO.. This time, really big grp.... Not easy.. N paiseh i always move off slow n etc... Hard to pack stuffs for 2..

 

u move off slow? but u reach the check point first leh! haha

[whyzee]

Wa. All write so long thank you speech... I only wanna say, hope to ride again!