GSX400RR Riders

[peterjb]

hi guys, anyone change before starter carbon?

[Arcfire]

Originally posted by speedtriple@Dec 17 2004, 02:25 PM

what do u mean by 525? doesn't it go by how much teeth on the sprocket? stock is 44 or 45 izzit?

525 is chain size

[DirTmaN]

U all can down grade ur chain size for better spin.....but it would last 80% of standard size coz its smaller....anyway if anyone want rental sprocket find me...i can get at abt 65 for bk 30 for front....the more the cheaper....

[E-SAP-TEHTEK]

Originally posted by cdi-rr@Dec 17 2004, 05:32 PM

hi guys, anyone change before starter carbon?

Are U intending to DIY?? I did it a few days ago... It really a pain in the ass coz inside that little tiny starter motor are FOUR carbon brush with very little space to work on but after cleaning up all the parts the engine started smoothly with the magic button now... :smile:

[Arcfire]

Just got back my bike after bringing it to Combine Motor. Didn't find them as amazing as speedtriple claimed though, but of course thats just from my point of view...... Blew a hefty $550 on repairs and servicing so i'm bleddy broke now...*sobz*

 

Here's a list of items that i changed:

1) Air & oil filter

2) Cam Gasket & Washer

3) Engine Oil (castrol Semi-syn)

4) Spark Plugs

5) Rear Wheel Bearings

6) 6 shims

7) 1 long Coolant pipe

8) Coolant

 

Was impressed at their level of commitment though. They called me at 8pm to tell me my bike was ready for collection. Reached at 10pm and they were still open, one mech was still servicing an ST11. But other than that i feel that there wasn't any big difference from Guan Hoe or Planet Motors.

[imported_Hed3sSbk3r]

Originally posted by Arcfire@Dec 18 2004, 12:24 AM

Just got back my bike after bringing it to Combine Motor. Didn't find them as amazing as speedtriple claimed though, but of course thats just from my point of view...... Blew a hefty $550 on repairs and servicing so i'm bleddy broke now...*sobz*

 

Here's a list of items that i changed:

1) Air & oil filter

2) Cam Gasket & Washer

3) Engine Oil (castrol Semi-syn)

4) Spark Plugs

5) Rear Wheel Bearings

6) 6 shims

7) 1 long Coolant pipe

8) Coolant

 

Was impressed at their level of commitment though. They called me at 8pm to tell me my bike was ready for collection. Reached at 10pm and they were still open, one mech was still servicing an ST11. But other than that i feel that there wasn't any big difference from Guan Hoe or Planet Motors.

hahaha~ mayb the mech there also see their mood?

[Arcfire]

Another dude in the forum mentioned that i was chopped.... well, it might have been the case....waddya guys think?

[No_regret]

Originally posted by Arcfire@Dec 18 2004, 12:24 AM

Just got back my bike after bringing it to Combine Motor. Didn't find them as amazing as speedtriple claimed though, but of course thats just from my point of view...... Blew a hefty $550 on repairs and servicing so i'm bleddy broke now...*sobz*

 

Here's a list of items that i changed:

1) Air & oil filter

2) Cam Gasket & Washer

3) Engine Oil (castrol Semi-syn)

4) Spark Plugs

5) Rear Wheel Bearings

6) 6 shims

7) 1 long Coolant pipe

8) Coolant

 

Was impressed at their level of commitment though. They called me at 8pm to tell me my bike was ready for collection. Reached at 10pm and they were still open, one mech was still servicing an ST11. But other than that i feel that there wasn't any big difference from Guan Hoe or Planet Motors.

The 8 items on the list dont seems to cost that much leh.

[Arcfire]

There was the wash/tune of carb as well as valve clearance as well.

[No_regret]

I changed my cam chain and tensioner with valve clearance done last week. And of course the other standard things like shim, gasket, plug, oil filter changed, carb washed when u open the engine. Clutch housing tighten for free. My damage was $350 at the agent.

[WeN-Di.aka.ktmger]

Originally posted by Arcfire@Dec 18 2004, 12:24 AM

Just got back my bike after bringing it to Combine Motor. Didn't find them as amazing as speedtriple claimed though, but of course thats just from my point of view...... Blew a hefty $550 on repairs and servicing so i'm bleddy broke now...*sobz*

 

Here's a list of items that i changed:

1) Air & oil filter

2) Cam Gasket & Washer

3) Engine Oil (castrol Semi-syn)

4) Spark Plugs

5) Rear Wheel Bearings

6) 6 shims

7) 1 long Coolant pipe

8) Coolant

 

Was impressed at their level of commitment though. They called me at 8pm to tell me my bike was ready for collection. Reached at 10pm and they were still open, one mech was still servicing an ST11. But other than that i feel that there wasn't any big difference from Guan Hoe or Planet Motors.

recently my bike was sent for servicing also... cost me $400

 

1) Air & oil filter

2) Cam cover seal & Gasket

3) Washers

4) Engine Oil (3bottles)

5) Coolant

6) oil pipes

7) full servicing (valve clearance, carb wash n tune)

 

that's all i can remember at the moment... but at least the bike come back nice nice...

[paiseh]

hmm...seems quite ex... im not too sure

 

for me i did alomost the same thing

 

dun haf

 

 

5) Rear Wheel Bearings

6) 6 shims

8) Coolant

 

did washing of carb too everything cost me slightly less den $200

 

so i conclude

5) Rear Wheel Bearings

6) 6 shims

8) Coolant

 

all expensive items???

 

and yes, i dint do any valve clearance

[roger]

Originally posted by Arcfire@Dec 18 2004, 03:14 AM

Another dude in the forum mentioned that i was chopped.... well, it might have been the case....waddya guys think?

Hey man, i think its really pretty exp!! Did they list the breakdown of all the item and their price? Or they juz charged u one lump sum?!

[speedtriple]

ha. what i described about combine motor is with regards to them fixing a persistent problem with my bike. i believe some of the gixxers here know that my bike has had a problem with cold start. i got my gixxer in jan 04 and has lived with the problem of engine dying at traffic junctions and high idling(between 2 and 3 mark) for months. Many shops just turn up my idling of just ignored the problem with i asked them if it can be fixed. some quoted me $400-500 to fix it.

 

So i am just happy that this problem was mainly caused by a dirty carb(problem identified) and it was washed and my problem was solved. Other basic servicing includes changing of plugs and tyre pressure check and misc stuff. My steering also became much much lighter after the service.

 

He also noticed that my throttle grip was loose which was good because my grip turned numerous 360 degrees when i rode up to sepang. So pekchek since it has potrusions for the fingers and can be uncomfortable if it is not at the correct place. He offered to change it for me and i feel that is attention to customer's needs.

 

Before i went, i did check comments on the shop in the forum and it is noted for the higher price but the skill of the mech(ah hock) is reputable. so i was exhilarated for these reasons and am most satisfied with the help they gave to me loh.

 

just to clarify...

[Arcfire]

Originally posted by roger@Dec 18 2004, 11:36 AM

Hey man, i think its really pretty exp!! Did they list the breakdown of all the item and their price? Or they juz charged u one lump sum?!

Yeah they gave me a breakdown.....but well, i guess its just another lesson well learnt....... and since thats the case......they can forget about me giving them anymore business then.....

[Arcfire]

Looks like now, there are only 2 trusted and reasonable priced shops i have on my list...Guan Hoe and Planet....

[Arcfire]

Originally posted by speedtriple@Dec 18 2004, 12:52 PM

ha. what i described about combine motor is with regards to them fixing a persistent problem with my bike. i believe some of the gixxers here know that my bike has had a problem with cold start. i got my gixxer in jan 04 and has lived with the problem of engine dying at traffic junctions and high idling(between 2 and 3 mark) for months. Many shops just turn up my idling of just ignored the problem with i asked them if it can be fixed. some quoted me $400-500 to fix it.

 

So i am just happy that this problem was mainly caused by a dirty carb(problem identified) and it was washed and my problem was solved. Other basic servicing includes changing of plugs and tyre pressure check and misc stuff. My steering also became much much lighter after the service.

 

He also noticed that my throttle grip was loose which was good because my grip turned numerous 360 degrees when i rode up to sepang. So pekchek since it has potrusions for the fingers and can be uncomfortable if it is not at the correct place. He offered to change it for me and i feel that is attention to customer's needs.

 

Before i went, i did check comments on the shop in the forum and it is noted for the higher price but the skill of the mech(ah hock) is reputable. so i was exhilarated for these reasons and am most satisfied with the help they gave to me loh.

 

just to clarify...

Its ok.......not trying to blame you or anything......

[paiseh]

its ok, for me, i only go to guan hoe

 

just go one shop will do, den when they see u often, usually in the long run they will charge u cheaper, unless u always go there say u wan tis wan tat, wan cheaper, wan faster.

 

[Arcfire]

Originally posted by paiseh@Dec 18 2004, 02:43 PM

its ok, for me, i only go to guan hoe

 

just go one shop will do, den when they see u often, usually in the long run they will charge u cheaper, unless u always go there say u wan tis wan tat, wan cheaper, wan faster.

 

Yeah i know...i'm a regular at guan hoe......the uncle there oso knows me....

Just dui at the loss of $$ for no reason....oh welllll.....just haf to get over it..

 

I'll be dropping by at the sbf anniversary later...anyone going to go there?

[jacky_03]

Originally posted by paiseh@Dec 18 2004, 02:43 PM

its ok, for me, i only go to guan hoe

 

just go one shop will do, den when they see u often, usually in the long run they will charge u cheaper, unless u always go there say u wan tis wan tat, wan cheaper, wan faster.

 

hi, can i know where guan hoe is????

[299]

Originally posted by Arcfire@Dec 17 2004, 02:55 AM

cranking??? waddya mean by cranking?? dun understand ....tot cranking comes from the engine..... do you mean a rubbing sound or something else??

can't realli tell....all i knoe comes frm the steering side.Any idea?

[Shawn--]

wad abt K&T at ubi ? just went there for servicing... wash n tune carb $80. Clear carbon from exhaust n pipe $20...

 

hey anyone noe da price of a second pipe ? Anyone selling ??? Just had found out tat my pipe got 1 big hole( usually da stock pipe they wan their pipe loud will go hit in da pipe

 

So how much is a stock pipe n a second pipe cost? Any gixxer noe ??

[299]

Originally posted by Arcfire@Dec 18 2004, 02:19 PM

Looks like now, there are only 2 trusted and reasonable priced shops i have on my list...Guan Hoe and Planet....

planet.

[Ah_KiAt]

ding dong!!! hahaha...when going jb buy dvd again?lol....my bike finally not moving liaoz...moving off to guan hoe on weekdays!! sianz man!

[Shawn--]

damn sian.. any eastern gixxer wanna meet up tonite go JB pump petrol.. buy cig.. makan supper ?