Technical Information and other info

[vikroth]

Guys,

 

I recently bought first hand spec 3 and realised the mileage from 18 L tank is surprising - 420 km to 440 km (Shell 95 / V power) during my first 3 pumps!!

 

The bike is not modified and received this mileage in stock condition. I run at an average of 70 km/h to 80 km/h (at times 100 km/h) coz have not run in the engine yet!

 

Any of you guys experienced similar?

[andextan]

Bro... can anyone advise on how to run in? I know there are threads but all did not mentioned abt EO change at which mileage?

 

And is how many stages of run in is there?

 

Some were saying ...

 

500km change to mineral oil

1000km change to semi syn

2000km change to fully syn

 

Is that true? First time getting a brand new bike. Very confusing leh...

[rookiepong]

hi guy..

 

3 litre of engie oil is enough right for SPEC3?

[Mr_AL]

hello, i wld like to know how to change the headlights to one of those bright white/bluish one? is it approved lta? i ride a S4 vtec2... how much wld it cost to buy/install those bulbs huh? from what i understand theres h10 or is it h4? im not really sure so pls enlighten me~ thanks~

[unique1039]

Originally posted by rookiepong@January 15, 2007 12:16 pm

hi guy..

 

3 litre of engie oil is enough right for SPEC3?

3 litres is enough if never change oil filter...if change oil filter need about another 200ml

[unique1039]

Originally posted by andextan@January 12, 2007 09:06 pm

Bro... can anyone advise on how to run in? I know there are threads but all did not mentioned abt EO change at which mileage?

 

And is how many stages of run in is there?

 

Some were saying ...

 

500km change to mineral oil

1000km change to semi syn

2000km change to fully syn

 

Is that true? First time getting a brand new bike. Very confusing leh...

1000km - mineral

2000km - mineral

3000km - mineral or semi or fully (depend on your pocket)

[Technician III]

Hi, sorry if I ask a qn which I dun tink pple care bout.. Wat's the difference between these 2 final drive?

 

1) o ring seal chain

 

2) Enclosed shaft drive

 

I'm veri curious but I can't find the difference.. or is there no difference at all?

 

Thanks veri much..

[ANR Impex]

Shaft drive is what you find on most BMW bikes or big touring bikes like ST11. They don't run chain like most bikes.

[smiley73]

when bike respray to another colour need to inform lta or nt.

 

my friend say no need what are your view on this!

[sky_vinz]

smiley73: Heard tat u can juz pop by any NPC to update them of ur bike's new paint color. They'll update their system from there.

[eement]

muz report the new color de meh?

like tt ver troublesome leh...

[unique1039]

Originally posted by don87@January 23, 2007 05:00 pm

muz report the new color de meh?

like tt ver troublesome leh...

can inform online nowadays....if u prefer conventional ways, go to any police station or police post to fill up the form.

http://www.onemotoring.com.sg

[smiley73]

Thanks got it

[faruk85_85]

I need some advice. Will be getting my super four this friday. Vtec one FR plate. Would like to do some touch up on the bike. The seat area got patch hole( should i buy a new one? where can buy and how much), Like to install box and buy tank bra. any idea how much the tank bra,box and installtion cost? thank in advance

[Manzz]

Originally posted by faruk85_85@February 02, 2007 03:46 am

I need some advice. Will be getting my super four this friday. Vtec one FR plate. Would like to do some touch up on the bike. The seat area got patch hole( should i buy a new one? where can buy and how much), Like to install box and buy tank bra. any idea how much the tank bra,box and installtion cost? thank in advance

You can do some touch-ups at 219 Lavender St there on ur seat. If your sponge has a hole, they can fill up or even change the sponge of the whole seat for you then you need to rewrap ur seat with new seat wrap.

 

Regards to the tank bra and box;

 

Tank bra at Motoworld 1st hand is ranging between $140-160 (depends on how u negotiate.. )

 

Box I think can get from AH Boy cheaper.. Or source out over at Garage Sales see if anyone selling second hand box and rack..

 

Else, if you have spare cash and go for the good stuff, you get the box and rack from 219 too. I dunnoe abt current price but last time my GIVI Simply Box and Rack with Metal base plate costed me $220 with installation.

 

Hope this info helps!..

[rai_sg]

is there a list of shop names n address in singaporebikes where i can locate all bike shops that u guys mention...?

[ahsnow]

wat EO brand is better to use

[smiley73]

anyone can tell me the standard size chain use on S4. ie the width and it length.

does the standard size fit for all spec or diff spec diff size?

[poncho]

Chain is 520...and check out at Mezzo the new SUNLINE handlebars with gel inserts...dame nice.

[ANR Impex]

Originally posted by poncho@February 08, 2007 01:09 am

Chain is 520...and check out at Mezzo the new SUNLINE handlebars with gel inserts...dame nice.

Isn't it 525? 520 is those narrow racing chains, either they don't last as long or more ex like the DID ERV3.

[weixiang]

guys will it be easy to self install a yuasa battery if i get on my own..?

low batt cannot start le..haha..

[ahsnow]

sorry i wish to know if i did not do my tuning for my bike will it effect my fc?? or will it damage my bike?? thnk of tunning on next month like tt to prepare for the hatya trip (now bike lag of power to pick up like tt ) and lastly i wish to know how long can a tuning stay??

[VOODOO_DOLL]

Hi this is a information for all new CB400 riders.

First of all we welcome you to join us. and also bought a good bike.

regardless of what model you have bought you sure to have questions to ask.

Below are some FAQ...

 

Content

1) Where to get stuffs like engine guard, spark plug, etc....?

2) Where to get stickers?

3) Where are the shop located?

4) Install of alarm?

5) What is hugger and belly pan?Must buy yourself one.

6) How many litres of engine oil needed when changing them?

7) When your idling speed goes up and down quickly.

8) KNN air filter?

9) What is HISS? Where to Duplicate keys?

10) When is the best time to do servicing?

11) When to change spark plug?

12) Coolant ?

13) Battery?

14) Bike cannot start got tick tick sound?

15) Bike no electricity- no Headlight etc.

16) When to change brake pad?

17) Spark plug cap keep coming off the spark plug.

18)Wheel bearing- when to change? What will happen?

19) Cone Bearing- TO BE UPdated

20) HID Bulb- This kind of bulb is being approval by LTA do check their website

21) Grounding

22) Voltage Stablizier

23) Extra Light

24) Wind Shield

25) Voltage meter

26) Exhuast Pipe

27) Tank Bra

28) Vtec indicator

29) Brake Hose

30) chain oiler

31) Bike Transfer

32) Alternator

33) Rectifier

34) Insurance

35) Fork leaking

36) Signal light one side intermittent on

37) Header

38) VTEC

 

 

 

 

1) Where to get stuffs like engine guard, spark plug, etc....?

Here is a list where people have been to and compile together click here

 

2) Where to get stickers?

Stickers is available from many many shops like LAB, auntie shop, motorX, malaysia, etc.....

Custom made one also available from auntie shop, motorx and malaysia- holiday Inn.

 

3) Where are the shop located?

There is a shop directory in the forum to search for the motor shop

or can click here - shop directory.

 

4) Install of alarm?

Yap Super 4 can install cheetah alarm with remote control and it has water proof version. Where to buy? Sim lim tower around $ 50 without installation. MotorX with installation around $50- $60. Simple circuit lah self install can liao. Ask your friend to let you see can liao.

New alarm by Fatbiker. Price $67 - $134 exclude installation. Good 2 way alarm so that you will know if someone touches your bike.

 

5) What is hugger and belly pan?

Hugger is the one covering on top of your rear wheel.

belly pan is the one covering below your exhaust header.

 

6) How many litres of engine oil needed when changing them?

Without changing oil filter change oil filter

Project big 2.8 litres 3 litres

Version S 2.8 litres 3 litres

Spec 1 3 llitres 3.2 litres

Spec 2 3 litres 3.2 litres

Spec 3 3 litres 3.2 litres

 

7) When your idling speed goes up and down quickly.

It time for you to re-tune your bike. Which cost around $70 Thats what we call tunning

 

8) KNN air filter?

Yes there is too. Cost around $60 -$70. Air filter is a must to have clean air into the combustion chamber that means is the place where combustion takes places.

 

Washing of KNN filter at around 40 000 km. Washing can be done at most motor shop and cost is around $15. Please do check with the mechanic how they do the cleaning as the air filter should not be using air compress gun to dry. Rather it should be done when is sunny to let it dry under the sun for few hours. This way the pores inside the filter will not be damage.

 

 

9) What is HISS?

Honda ignition Security System. This system onlys allows the bike key with the program to be use to start the engine. No program NO start. Don't think about it as i tested on a normal key and it will not start.

 

What does it do?

There is a micro-chip install in the key that must be program to the device inside your bike.

 

What happened if i don't have the Program Key?

Then sorry, change the whole system.

 

How much to duplicate a new key?

$80 - $90 by Boon Siew(Parallel Import)

 

What happened if i don't have any more battery power?

Then you can't start bike, if you push start still can start.

 

Does it waste any battery?

Yes, it consume battery but of cos abit only as long as you start your bike daily.

 

Why does the HISS light goes off after about 24 hours?

It is because to save battery energy.

 

Does it works after the light goes off?

Yes, it still need the program key to start the bike.

 

10) When is the best time to do servicing?

Engine oil

(semi)- 3000km

(full-syn)-5000km

 

11) When to change spark plug?

distance-10000km

 

12) Coolant ?

10000km or check bi-yearly(2 years once).

 

13) Battery?

Yearly or you notice that the headlight goes brighter and dim after you start.

Spec 2 and Spec 3 meter when start will goes 2nd round

 

14) Bike cannot start got tick tick sound?

Maybe the starter brush is gone already and need to be replace. Usually it will takes 8 years before the starter is gone. Also if your bike is well maintain it will lasts longer.

 

15) Bike no electricity- no Headlight etc.

Fuse maybe the problem. Check the fuse at the side of the bike.

 

16) When to change brake pad?

If you notice that when you look at the pad from the side you can notice that there is a groove in it? if the groove is going to be gone that mean it time for you to change the pad liao.

 

*note do not wait till the pad is all gone. cos if that so the brake disc will be damage.

 

17) Spark plug cap keep coming off the spark plug.

This may due to the spark plug wrong tighten. Best is to change the plug by motorshop. Also it will not damage the plug thread.

 

18)Wheel bearing- when to change? What will happen?

For wheel bearing, if your wheel bearing is damage you will hear sound coming from it when you pass through humps. The sound like suspension damage like that but is not suspension damage. It will be wheel bearing damage.

The best way to check is to lift up the bike and shake the wheel if the wheel is able to move left and right then the wheel bearing is gone. Price for each bearing is around $15-$30.

 

19) Cone Bearing- TO BE UPdated

 

20) HID Bulb- This kind of bulb is being approval by LTA do check their website

For HID bulb- best is to get those with 3750k and higher colour one as they are brighter. Also becareful of the voltage and current use- misuse will damage your headlight

 

21) Grounding- This is to ground the stray currect back to your battery so you will have better response and better mileage

 

22) Voltage Stablizier- to stable your voltage also for better response and better mileage

 

23) Extra Light- NO NO this is an illegal things to do. But then alot of people do it.

 

24) Wind Shield- to shield you from wind if you travel for long distance

 

25) Voltage meter-To measure the voltage of the battery

 

26) Exhuast Pipe- Actually alot of people change it for cosmetic only. Power wise abit difference only

 

27) Tank Bra - To protect your tank from stone when travelling

 

28) Vtec indicator - indicate Vtec opening for spec 2 this light is telling you that you are travelling aroung 100km/h

 

29) Brake Hose - There are new stainless stain hose in the market and this is for more feeling of the brake and also better then the original one

 

30) chain oiler - scottoiler is the pioneer but due to its cost alot of new oiler came out. like rabbit oiler and DIY oiler etc.

 

31) Bike Transfer - For transferring of bike only need 1 day. As long as you got all the document (NRIC and LOG CARD), money and insurance.

 

32) Alternator

This item is to generate AC current to Rectifier

 

33) Rectifier

This is to convert AC current from alternator to DC current and use them or store them to the battery

 

34) Insurance

There are few insurance company you can actually get from, but in my opinion AIG is the cheapest.

 

35) Fork leaking- How to know whether your fork need to service fork?

By Stationary applying front brake and jerk down your fork if its is easily able to jerk down then is time for you to service your fork

 

36) Signal light one side intermittent on/off

This is a problem with the assembly at the switch there just open up and apply some WB40 will do the job.

 

37)Header

Header is the pipe after the engine block. This is an exhuast header to lead the exhuast out to the end can.

 

38) VTEC

When does Vtec opens?

Vtec opens varies for different spec.

VTEC 1 = 6700 RPM

VTEC 2 = 6350 RPM

VTEC 3 = 6350 RPM for first 5 gear and 6750 RPM for the last gear.

 

How to determine whether your vtec is working?

By installing a vtec indictor is the best choice and its very easy to detect.

For normal detect is by the pulling force when opens vtec.

 

Can someone help me answer this question...

39) currently, my bike Thermostat is being removed, is it a MUST to install it back again?

[KOPITES]

hi i am new to the forum and would like to ask a few questions:

 

1.where can i install volt meter with reasonable pricing and how much?

 

 

2.where can i install alarm 2 way for my ride with reasonable pricing and how much?also the model to look for.....

 

 

3.where can i install the vtec indicator with reasonable pricing and how much?

 

 

i do hope all the bros can help me with these questions.......cheers.....

 

[rch44]

How much fork oil should I put in each fork on my spec1? What viscosity is highly recommended if I want a firmer ride? TIA