[Discussion] Super Four General Enquiry Thread

[CoStar]

hi guys, just got my many-hand s4 spec 1. outlook all ok. the rpm meter is spoilt though but the salesman already pointed out to me earlier. but coz i like the outlook and the engine condition seems ok so i took it.

first ride: smooth gear change. i believe the clunk sound sometimes when changing gear esp from N to gear 1 is normal right? when bike reaches 85km/h to 100 km/h it vibrates a lot more than usual then it is smooth againat 100km/h onwards. is this normal?

the bike comes with gpr exhaust which doesnt sound modified to me

is it normal for the temp near ur crotch area to be hot?

so far satisfied with the bike..but its only the first day. hope bros here can help with the qns above

THANKS!

[azizhussain]

@CoStar : Me too!When i'm in fifth gear it vibrates quite alot at 80 km/h and on sixth gear at 100km/h.After that it smoothen itself out at after 105km/h. I dunno if it is due to wear and tear (cos mine is only 1 owner who rides it for 10 yrs) or izzit the design of the engine performance. Mine also Spec 1. Can anyone help?

 

Iceachilles - i've checked the brakes,tyre spin smoothly,no ABS Dunno what to do to maximise FC. sigh!!!!!

Edited October 23, 2010 by azizhussain

[AHal]

Hi guys, does anyone know where i can get the meter cover set? secondhand maybe. i just had a minor fall and my meter's back cover is cracked open but otherwise the meter is working fine... any infos would be greatly appreciated.

[fierra]

i look through the manual and realise something... it wrote tat we need to service our "crankcase breather" once in awhile especially when heavy downpour occurs.. anybody knows bout tat? ahpek care to help bro...

[biting_point]

Hi guys, does anyone know where i can get the meter cover set? secondhand maybe. i just had a minor fall and my meter's back cover is cracked open but otherwise the meter is working fine... any infos would be greatly appreciated.

 

you can try Uniquemotors at Autobay, they stocked a lot of these covers..

[biting_point]

double post..

[stoner87]

But when i check with a few mechanics. Cb400 Models... When you change battery its best change the rectifier too.

[azizhussain]

i look through the manual and realise something... it wrote tat we need to service our "crankcase breather" once in awhile especially when heavy downpour occurs.. anybody knows bout tat? ahpek care to help bro...

 

hello fierra!

Where u got the manual and for what spec bike izzit?

Can u upload it so that others can share?

Thanks!

[Ah Pek]

i look through the manual and realise something... it wrote tat we need to service our "crankcase breather" once in awhile especially when heavy downpour occurs.. anybody knows bout tat? ahpek care to help bro...

 

Not sure what the manual say when it meant by "service"? But what I think is that its talking about the access breather hose at the bottom end of the air box on your left side of the bike. Just pull out the transparent 'drain' stubby tube..its where the crank case hose under the tank that channel tot he air box is. Hmmm..why must after heavy downpour????..that's odd.

[derosis]

But when i check with a few mechanics. Cb400 Models... When you change battery its best change the rectifier too.

 

okay, how much does the rectifier cost? original 1.. i went to chong aik, they told me.. $155.... i went to pl@net motor,was quoted around 70.. so which 1 is the original 1?

[AHal]

thanks bro for the info, will check them out...

[fierra]

thanks ahpek... neway the link is posted somewhere in forum.. i'll try find it..

[fierra]

sorry pc something wrong... double post

[Aneng]

Hi ppl... Can I check wif all of u? Does anyone hv any idea wat will happen if my electric start switch is being press all e way while riding? Will it cause any damage to my bike?coz I got to found out tat the switch is loose... While I was riding, there is these buzzing sound... After riding for about 15 to 20km, then I realize tat the switch got stuck... I'm quite worried... Ur help is greatly appreciated... Thanx ppl...

[CoStar]

hmm..if its stuck means it keeps on charging your spark plug. which may lead to a faulty battery.

[Ah Pek]

Hi ppl... Can I check wif all of u? Does anyone hv any idea wat will happen if my electric start switch is being press all e way while riding? Will it cause any damage to my bike?coz I got to found out tat the switch is loose... While I was riding, there is these buzzing sound... After riding for about 15 to 20km, then I realize tat the switch got stuck... I'm quite worried... Ur help is greatly appreciated... Thanx ppl...

 

If no problem now its ok. Just that it keep turning your starter rotor and drains battery supply...but of course you have to take care of the switch by spraying some WD40 into the switch assembly and area..flip the witch while spraying it and test for free release.

[Paintbynumbers]

Hello guys, I just went to service my carb. Change the fuel needle and wash carb. Was told that the seating (or rather this mechanism that moves up and down) in my carb is loose, causing my needle to wear out faster. Don't really get what the mechanic mean, anybody can enlighten me?

[Paintbynumbers]

And and one more question, the button to adjust my time is not working. Any idea on where to get this fixed? was told need to cahnge the whole circuit board is it true? Any body knows? Ah pek need your advice. Thanks

[Aneng]

If no problem now its ok. Just that it keep turning your starter rotor and drains battery supply...but of course you have to take care of the switch by spraying some WD40 into the switch assembly and area..flip the witch while spraying it and test for free release.

 

Thanx alot Bro CoStar n Ah Pek... So meaning tat the only damage tat will happen is mainly the battery only rite??? Will it damage My starter motor or any other parts as well? Sori to ask so many question.. Abit worried la...

[azizhussain]

Thanx alot Bro CoStar n Ah Pek... So meaning tat the only damage tat will happen is mainly the battery only rite??? Will it damage My starter motor or any other parts as well? Sori to ask so many question.. Abit worried la...

 

Dun think your battery or any other parts are damaged, only battery power drained out. To be sure, try installing a voltmeter and see if it is charging properly. If still have no confidence, do grounding.

[azizhussain]

Hello guys, I just went to service my carb. Change the fuel needle and wash carb. Was told that the seating (or rather this mechanism that moves up and down) in my carb is loose, causing my needle to wear out faster. Don't really get what the mechanic mean, anybody can enlighten me?

 

Wah..i dun think you should change ur needle yet. Try monitor ur FC for a month. As long as the diaphram of your carb is ok, then not necessary to change. But if your FC is getting more as you go along, then you might consider to take a look at the carb again just to be sure.

[Ah Pek]

Thanx alot Bro CoStar n Ah Pek... So meaning tat the only damage tat will happen is mainly the battery only rite??? Will it damage My starter motor or any other parts as well? Sori to ask so many question.. Abit worried la...

 

If you don't rectified the problem...yes, ur motor carbon brush and motor would wear out faster than it normally would.

[Paintbynumbers]

Wah..i dun think you should change ur needle yet. Try monitor ur FC for a month. As long as the diaphram of your carb is ok, then not necessary to change. But if your FC is getting more as you go along, then you might consider to take a look at the carb again just to be sure.

 

Oh but i change my needle already all 4 of them. But the mech say the thing the mechanism moves the needle up and down in the carb is loose already. To change one is about 50 bucks. But if say now if i ride no problem then don't need to replace but i wonder in the long run will it affect the performance of the bike. anyway mine is a vtec 2. Thanks for your advice btw

[Paintbynumbers]

Wah..i dun think you should change ur needle yet. Try monitor ur FC for a month. As long as the diaphram of your carb is ok, then not necessary to change. But if your FC is getting more as you go along, then you might consider to take a look at the carb again just to be sure.

 

Oh but i change my needle already all 4 of them. But the mech say the thing the mechanism moves the needle up and down in the carb is loose already. To change one is about 50 bucks. But if say now if i ride no problem then don't need to replace but i wonder in the long run will it affect the performance of the bike. anyway mine is a vtec 2. Thanks for your advice btw

[CoStar]

hi guys, went to my mech and he said the bike i bought has many problems which i didnt see when i bought. (note i bought from diff shop)

so he pointed out:

-rpm meter spoilt( salesman already pointed out but must pay extra. i was confident i could get a better price other place so didnt fix)

-rear right suspension leaking

-front braking soft. he said the pump something wrong but can still brake.

-slightly leaking eo at block

-rear disc 'makan' alot but still 'brakeable'

 

hope bros here can advise which one to do first. and roughly the cost how much. my mech say the rpm meter new one is 600 bux. anywhere can get cheaper?