GSX400RR Riders

[JohnnyBoy]

Hey all bros, im gng to change my coolant and plugs and engine oil today or tmr...either at the strongly recommended Shufu or Planet Motors...

interested to come along pls do call me at 93854490. im johnny. Hope can make a fren then

 

Cheers.

[Arcfire]

Hey two pals...arcfire and kevinn aka headless rider...

hey does the two of u know that u two stay in the same area sengkang?

Maybe u two already know one another....

Anyway, arcfire, im thinking of gng maybe 13 Sep next month? its a sat how? i intend to wash and tune my carb...

But i also intend to go try to get some parts in malaysia too...cheaper there...if u wanna join me, do call me at 93854490.

 

Kevin bro, no lar, im busy with work and skool mah..no girsl nowaydays...haha~ been really wanting to go for a nite spin with u and dennis one of these days again.....see how lor. Maybe we can get Arcfire pal to come along too.can go home together also mah...wat u say Arc?

 

U two take care then....

 

cheers,

johnny

 

Really? haha...din noe abt that....paiseh man...tomolo working.....can't make it.....some other time? if u going on 13th sept i might be able to make it......count me in on the malaysia trip if ya going but u noe the area well? cos i dun go in often except for d occasional petrol pumping....

[tealeaf]

 

Not all models got.

 

Anyway, mine also dun have remote shock reservoir. But you know what? Even without it, my bike handles sweeeeeeeeeet. So I really dun care whether got that metal canister or not - after all, having that thing doesn't automatically turn you into Rossi in the corners.

 

For those who are really picky, you can buy an aftermarket Hagon rear shock that comes with that thing. il4 sells them I think. But I dun think it comes cheap.

 

dunt you feel the stock rear shock is abit too soft?

[Guest ZZR-Pilot]

dunt you feel the stock rear shock is abit too soft?

 

Dunno, but I think my rear shock is just nice. I weigh 70kg and I find rear preload setting 3 to be just nice and compliant enough for the road. Bumping it up to 4 makes it perfect for the racetrack, although a little bit stiff for the road (but bearable lah). Front, preload with 4 rings showing is pure hell for handling because the front end gets nervous easily. 2.5 or 3 rings showing feels much better and calmer.

[tealeaf]

 

Dunno, but I think my rear shock is just nice. I weigh 70kg and I find rear preload setting 3 to be just nice and compliant enough for the road. Bumping it up to 4 makes it perfect for the racetrack, although a little bit stiff for the road (but bearable lah). Front, preload with 4 rings showing is pure hell for handling because the front end gets nervous easily. 2.5 or 3 rings showing feels much better and calmer.

 

btw, is the front shock's Spring replaceable?, or have to change the whole unit?

yah i notice my front tends to be very nervous as well. no confidence at all, except on extremely smooth routes. im using 5 rings showing, abit too high...gonna try reduce to 3 later.

[Deathsythe]

 

btw, is the front shock's Spring replaceable?, or have to change the whole unit?

yah i notice my front tends to be very nervous as well. no confidence at all, except on extremely smooth routes. im using 5 rings showing, abit too high...gonna try reduce to 3 later.

 

Sorry but where's the position of tis rings?

[Guest ZZR-Pilot]

btw, is the front shock's Spring replaceable?, or have to change the whole unit?

yah i notice my front tends to be very nervous as well. no confidence at all, except on extremely smooth routes. im using 5 rings showing, abit too high...gonna try reduce to 3 later.

 

5?? Farkk... that a dead solid front end! Try backing it off to 3 or 3.5 first and see the difference in handling. When I got the bike, it had 10W fork oil so the front end kinda pogo-ed a bit from lack of damping. I dumped that sh!t and got the shop to put in 15W fork oil. Much better.

 

I don't think fork springs wear out, only the rubber seals and oil become rubbish in time. So you don't have to worry about replacing the spring, unless you're into racing and you want to replace the stock rising rate springs with stiffer single rate ones.

 

Deathscythe :

 

As for the preload rings, notice the fork tops on your triple clamp? On each fork top, there's a little knob protruding out. This is the preload adjuster, that lets you compress the fork springs (makes it go harger) or ease off (softer). There are notches on the top so that you can turn it with a spanner, and as you turn the knob it either goes up or down into the fork top. Look at the sides of the knob and you'll see the rings etched on it. As you turn the adjuster, the more rings you see the more the preload (harder), the less rings you see the less the preload (softer).

[tealeaf]

got some questions:

10w is lighter or 15w is lighter?

does a lighter weight equate to softer forks?

 

i just changed the fork oil due to lack of damping.... i noticed the bottle(white color) didnt state any weight. it only states castrol fork oil for motorcycles haha...but it seems ok for my riding style just the preload is set to much.

[FieryGiX]

Servicing day coming sooN!

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1. Engine Oil $15

2. Oil filter $12

3. Wash and Tune Carb $60

4. K&N air filter (maybe if my Air filter need changing)$100

 

INsurance $240

Road Tax $140

 

Dunno how much...arhgghzz!!!

[Deathsythe]

Servicing day coming sooN!

___________________________

1. Engine Oil $15

2. Oil filter $12

3. Wash and Tune Carb $60

4. K&N air filter (maybe if my Air filter need changing)$100

 

INsurance $240

Road Tax $140

 

Dunno how much...arhgghzz!!!

 

All the pricing based on which shop.

How come ur road tax so x?

Mine cost $84 already I find it very x.

[Arcfire]

Servicing day coming sooN!

___________________________

1. Engine Oil $15

2. Oil filter $12

3. Wash and Tune Carb $60

4. K&N air filter (maybe if my Air filter need changing)$100

 

INsurance $240

Road Tax $140

 

Dunno how much...arhgghzz!!!

 

Interesting.....where u get the engine oil? wad oil issit?

Which shop isit?

Though the price of the tuning can't be compared to Guan Hoe ....tink the rest of the stuff r relatively cheap......

[Deathsythe]

I planning to go for servicing mid of next mth.

Anybody interested to join me?

Most likely going to ShunFu.

[HONG]

wah lao...so cheap for servicing ahh...dunno got kana chop anot leh....i went servicing at Guan Hoe last time...charge me...

$20 - Original Suzuki oil filter

$60 - 3 bottles of Shell Fully Synthetic 4T

$53 - Original Suzuki Air Filter

$48 - 4 NGK spark plug

 

*but i like their work attitude...they very competant and dedicated to their job....provide very good service ..but i do agree their parts quite ex

[tealeaf]

wah lao...so cheap for servicing ahh...dunno got kana chop anot leh....i went servicing at Guan Hoe last time...charge me...

$20 - Original Suzuki oil filter

$60 - 3 bottles of Shell Fully Synthetic 4T

$53 - Original Suzuki Air Filter

$48 - 4 NGK spark plug

 

*but i like their work attitude...they very competant and dedicated to their job....provide very good service ..but i do agree their parts quite ex

 

u can consider getting the k&n air filter if u intend to keep this bike for long. although it is more expensive then stock air filter, it is washable and u do not need to keep changing it every year. so in the long run, u save money

[HONG]

but if i use the k&n filter...i take it for servicing they can wash for me huh?

[Deathsythe]

but if i use the k&n filter...i take it for servicing they can wash for me huh?

 

Yup they do wash for u if u requested.

Dun cost much

[HONG]

oicoic......aniway......i going to ORD loh...3 more days then clear leave until next mth 18th...now realli got time to go outing with u gixxers liao..haha

[No_regret]

Hi guys, i am going to enrol for my long waiting 2A next month and have been considering on a G4. Have been reading this thread for pass couple of months. Basically, i know about the high rev/ tops speed of this bike mention by a few, the way ZZR-Pilot and a few mention about this bike during cornering (one of the main reasons that attracts me) and also the common probs like the electri parts.

 

But hows the pick up of the bike compare to other 400s maybe like cbr and rvf?

Was also thinking if this bike can last me for maybe 3-4 years b4 finishing NS and afford a class 2.

Anyone here has been riding G4 for years?

[HONG]

G4 to me is the best bike...haha...even though quite prob which was encountered by other guys,....so far i dun hav prob witht the bike yet...maybe becos i have ridden it for onli 1 mth plus...but i believe if u noe how to maintain and take care of it...it will be a great bike.... i say that G4 is the best but i actually referring to other factors and not the top speed or pickup....but i mean that i like its handling and seating position personally...for performance wise..it always depends on the rider...becos i have 1 fren riding sp and he can on par with all my frens whu riding diff types of 2a bikes....jus my 2 cents worth

[cable guy]

WHOO HOOO Got my 2A today

Finally able to take my g4 out for a spin the legit way and it ROCKS

 

PS: Jackson there? you got go JB pump petrol wan? Jus pump full tank $15+ after discount compared to my cg125...

 

Time for me to explore the essence of fine riding..hehe

[Arcfire]

 

u can consider getting the k&n air filter if u intend to keep this bike for long. although it is more expensive then stock air filter, it is washable and u do not need to keep changing it every year. so in the long run, u save money

 

But if i'm not wrong there isn't any k&n filter meant for the g4.....my fren is using one for cbr..... any comments? How much does it cost? but one thing abt using k&n......ur fuel consumption will go up.....so u spend more $$ on petrol thou.....

 

by the way deathsythe, i'm interested in paying sanfu a visit...been hearing much abt their shop.....wanna pay them a visit to see how things r like there...... Jio me k?

[tealeaf]

Hi guys, i am going to enrol for my long waiting 2A next month and have been considering on a G4. Have been reading this thread for pass couple of months. Basically, i know about the high rev/ tops speed of this bike mention by a few, the way ZZR-Pilot and a few mention about this bike during cornering (one of the main reasons that attracts me) and also the common probs like the electri parts.

 

But hows the pick up of the bike compare to other 400s maybe like cbr and rvf?

Was also thinking if this bike can last me for maybe 3-4 years b4 finishing NS and afford a class 2.

Anyone here has been riding G4 for years?

 

its best if u can try the other 2 yourself, seat on it, ride it if possible. Handling n riding postion wise, i find rvf the suits me the most. for pickup wise, this is very subjective. anyway the reason i got a g4 is i got no money to buy others .

 

but ok lah, it hadnt provided me with problems and i learnt alot riding it.

i still find it difficult to ride though hehe.

[tealeaf]

 

But if i'm not wrong there isn't any k&n filter meant for the g4.....my fren is using one for cbr..... any comments? How much does it cost? but one thing abt using k&n......ur fuel consumption will go up.....so u spend more $$ on petrol thou.....

 

im using one meant for for suzuki kantana. its the same size as e stock g4 air filter except its cone shaped n no modifications is needed.

 

fuel comsumption wise, it isnt noticeable.

performance wise, it isnt noticeable as well haha.

 

i guess if u wanna realise the perfomance of the air filter, u have to change to a less restrictive end can and change ur jettings accordingly which will then increase ur fuel comsumption.

[tealeaf]

but if i use the k&n filter...i take it for servicing they can wash for me huh?

 

they can, but have to pay service charge.

 

and most dun do it the proper way; they wash it the wrong way, dun let it dry naturally, they use compressed air to blow it dry, and they dunt oil it properly as well.

initially i went to shops to get them to wash for me, when i look at them do, immediately i noticed they doing it wrongly as i read the instructions before. i commented but my comment was rebuted, so the next time when its due for a wash i went to another shop. same pattern again..even lagi jialat they use a hot air dryer to dry it.

 

the next next time it was due for cleaning, i bought a stubby(a very short screwdriver, as the space to access the filter is very limited after taking out the battery), the K&N filter cleaning kit and did it myself according to the instructions. piece of cake.

[Arcfire]

Hmmm...how abt its cost?

How much for one?