SBF Silverwings Cafe 2008 - JDM/Euro 400/600

[Sensible]

what i do... i quickly slow down let them pass me.. On HIGH BEAM..... follow closely behind them... Now with my fog lights i also brighten their nights as well.

 

Haha... Tit for tat

 

[kokheng78]

Hi guys,

Any idea where can i get the backrest here? Attached is the link.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-Honda-Silverwing-Silver-Wing-Reflex-Driver-Backrest_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ35589QQihZ010QQitemZ200237809431QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

 

Anyone installed audio system to their SW? Is it necessary to cut into the plastic to install the speaker?

[hilfiger]

As for the final drive oil, is it recommended to use 10w40 oil? SO that means our leftover fully-synthetic engine oil can be used to replace it rite, no need to buy additional gear oil?

 

Anyone help me with this question?

Cos i think the service manual states use 10w40 oil for the final drive izzit?

[adriel]

hi fellow swing riders.... wanna find ut if anyone here did valve clearance n their swing before... i was searching for information on this on this thread... but couldn't find anything concrete..... so wondering if it was applicable to our scoot and if it was worth it... i'll take all the advice i can get... thanks in advance......

[SBM]

Hi Swingers.... just to clarify with regard to the initial servicing... will the bike shop do any fine tuning other then just change the engine oil? If just changing the engine oil, I prefer to do it myself. Thanks & cheers. Go Go Silverwing.....

[bigcow]

i do not see any other bike shops that does any tuning when people go change their engine oil.

[Kris Rider]

hi fellow swing riders.... wanna find ut if anyone here did valve clearance n their swing before... i was searching for information on this on this thread... but couldn't find anything concrete..... so wondering if it was applicable to our scoot and if it was worth it... i'll take all the advice i can get... thanks in advance......

 

Valve Clearance job on the SW not a simple job as a lot of tupperware & other bits got to come off and most mechanics (not only in Singapore but US & Uk as well) very reluctant to do. That why the factory seems to have taught about this and made this almost unnecessary unless you really TRASH your engine at high revs very frequently.

 

From my previous experience on an earlier SW, which went over 100,000 Kms, this was still within service tolerances. I only did the adjustments when i rebuilt the engine with new Valve Springs, cam chain etc and after i had the cylinder head GAS FLOWED.

 

Stick to the regular maintenance schedule and items in your manual and use the correct oils & fluids and you should have no problems. Items that will wear out, apart from the tyres, are mainly brake pads, shock absorbers, wheel bearings, CVT Belt & Rollers/variators and sometimes the steering bearings. Oh yes and Batteries every two years or so. But most of these items only come every 20 to 25 thou KM or so.

[SW9000]

Anyone help me with this question?

Cos i think the service manual states use 10w40 oil for the final drive izzit?

 

Yup.

Just use the leftover when you change the EO and oil filter.

Engine needs (with filter change) = 2.2L

Final drive = 0.32L (320ml)

[SW9000]

Hi guys,

Any idea where can i get the backrest here? Attached is the link.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-Honda-Silverwing-Silver-Wing-Reflex-Driver-Backrest_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ35589QQihZ010QQitemZ200237809431QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

 

Anyone installed audio system to their SW? Is it necessary to cut into the plastic to install the speaker?

 

M@V did the backrest already.

Might want to check with him.

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php?p=4502743#post4502743

 

Haven't seen anyone put sound system yet.

[SW9000]

Hi Swingers.... just to clarify with regard to the initial servicing... will the bike shop do any fine tuning other then just change the engine oil? If just changing the engine oil, I prefer to do it myself. Thanks & cheers. Go Go Silverwing.....

 

Bike haven't complete running in don't need tuning de.

Performance before and after (above 2k) a lot of difference.

 

You might want to get the mec to check the FI balancing/synchronising when you do the next full EO & spark plug change after running in.

No need tune too often.

[HelmetBOX1605198525]

anyone interested in USB charger?

i have one for sale initially want to charge my iphone but it can't work with my iphone hence selling it anyway

[MonoWorld]

when do we have to change the final drive oil? every how many x KM?

[adriel]

Valve Clearance job on the SW not a simple job as a lot of tupperware & other bits got to come off and most mechanics (not only in Singapore but US & Uk as well) very reluctant to do. That why the factory seems to have taught about this and made this almost unnecessary unless you really TRASH your engine at high revs very frequently.

 

From my previous experience on an earlier SW, which went over 100,000 Kms, this was still within service tolerances. I only did the adjustments when i rebuilt the engine with new Valve Springs, cam chain etc and after i had the cylinder head GAS FLOWED.

 

Stick to the regular maintenance schedule and items in your manual and use the correct oils & fluids and you should have no problems. Items that will wear out, apart from the tyres, are mainly brake pads, shock absorbers, wheel bearings, CVT Belt & Rollers/variators and sometimes the steering bearings. Oh yes and Batteries every two years or so. But most of these items only come every 20 to 25 thou KM or so.

 

 

HEy Thanks Kris Rider..... cos i heard the wonders it does to some other bikes in terms of consumption.... so wondering if it would help....

 

Kinda suspect its a matter of tuning since when i chnage the spark plugs, saw that they were super black, eveident that the bike is running a little rich.... but then again... no clue on how to tune it back.... where did u do ur engine rebuilt????

 

thanks

[hilfiger]

Yup.

Just use the leftover when you change the EO and oil filter.

Engine needs (with filter change) = 2.2L

Final drive = 0.32L (320ml)

 

Thks for info...can help save some $ already..

[hilfiger]

when do we have to change the final drive oil? every how many x KM?

 

Manual actually states replace every 2 years, so i think a rough guide should be every 20-30k km.

[SBM]

Bike haven't complete running in don't need tuning de.

Performance before and after (above 2k) a lot of difference.

 

You might want to get the mec to check the FI balancing/synchronising when you do the next full EO & spark plug change after running in.

No need tune too often.

 

Thanks for the info SW9000.... I think I will do the 1st & 2nd oil change by myself. The 3rd oil change, will be at the bike shop & let them decide whether any tuning needed. Mileage is still around 500+ km. Thanks again man. Go Go Silverwing......

[Kris Rider]

HEy Thanks Kris Rider..... cos i heard the wonders it does to some other bikes in terms of consumption.... so wondering if it would help....

 

Kinda suspect its a matter of tuning since when i chnage the spark plugs, saw that they were super black, eveident that the bike is running a little rich.... but then again... no clue on how to tune it back.... where did u do ur engine rebuilt????

 

thanks

 

Black soot on the plugs indicate RICH setting on the FI - at worst you need your mech to check / retune them when you change your plugs - which should be iridium if you want better performance. The way they do it is to use vacuum gauges and better still if they have full DYNO set up. Otherwise get a POWER COMMANDER and install with the correct mapping.

 

I mostly do my own rebuilds as i have been dissapointed / cheated once to often. But that requires all the correct tools, patience and space, not to mention a good manual.

 

On the other hand your air filter may be damp or clogged - replace ASAP.

[kokheng78]

M@V did the backrest already.

Might want to check with him.

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php?p=4502743#post4502743

 

Haven't seen anyone put sound system yet.

 

Thanks man.

[potato]

Hi guys, after 3 years of driving.. its back to bike again..

still, my passion is with bike. miss the wind blowing.. no more traffic jam for 1hour.. many many more... only thing, would miss my van is driving in the rain..

 

just got myself a SW400 from mah motor last week. will b collecting bike today or tomoro.

Would reali love to know more of my bike as well as riding with a group, love to meet more ppl riding scooter and travelling up north.

kind of miss the ride up north.

If there's a outing would anyone b kind enough to drop me a pm. would drop by if time permit.

 

Cheers

Terry

[momo1605198623]

Hi guys, after 3 years of driving.. its back to bike again..

still, my passion is with bike. miss the wind blowing.. no more traffic jam for 1hour.. many many more... only thing, would miss my van is driving in the rain..

 

just got myself a SW from mah motor last week. will b collecting bike today or tomoro.

Would reali love to know more of my bike as well as riding with a group, love to meet more ppl riding scooter and travelling up north.

kind of miss the ride up north.

If there's a outing would anyone b kind enough to drop me a pm. would drop by if time permit.

 

Cheers

Terry

welcome back to the world of scooter.

[marcuslim]

As requested, here's sharing some of the DIY-ed stuffs done on my 1month plus old SWing.

 

 

Mirrors wif integrated turn signals. Turn signals is in amber LEDs wif white 6 bulb LEDs strip self added in. Therefore, u'll see 2 colors in the turn signal.

 

 

Room light switch under the seat.

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i156/Maverick_L/2008-07-26-014.jpg

 

Newly added Zeta Hand Armour Guard.

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i156/Maverick_L/2008-07-26-011.jpg

 

Fork seal protector. Radiator mesh installed (can't see clearly due to poor cam's resolution)

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i156/Maverick_L/2008-07-26-015.jpg

 

Backrest pad for rising the stock butt pad.

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i156/Maverick_L/2008-07-26-018.jpg

 

My old E52 box with backrest pad carried over from my old Forza. Being trying to get the SR19 mounting plate but kinda ex so gotten another alternative from LAB to mount the box.

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i156/Maverick_L/2008-07-26-019.jpg

 

Side view of my SWing.

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i156/Maverick_L/2008-07-26-021.jpg

 

That's about all folks...

 

 

hi care to share where u got ur backrest? interested to get one leh.. nice signal u have too

[bigcow]

hi care to share where u got ur backrest? interested to get one leh.. nice signal u have too

 

wah..... change bike liao ah?????

[Boon6600]

Sorry. anybody know about how to reset the V light, it is suppose to warn about the belt but my mechanic say that the belt is ok. please advice and thanks in advance.

[spin37]

hold reset & mode button while turning on ignition switch..release when V lightblinks..

[adriel]

Black soot on the plugs indicate RICH setting on the FI - at worst you need your mech to check / retune them when you change your plugs - which should be iridium if you want better performance. The way they do it is to use vacuum gauges and better still if they have full DYNO set up. Otherwise get a POWER COMMANDER and install with the correct mapping.

 

I mostly do my own rebuilds as i have been dissapointed / cheated once to often. But that requires all the correct tools, patience and space, not to mention a good manual.

 

On the other hand your air filter may be damp or clogged - replace ASAP.

 

 

Ya...i seem to be having that problem, the plugs were quite black.... but bcos i ride a 600cc version so not that many mechanic are experienced to tune it...... the vacum gauge u are toking abt has like 2 bars that runs up and down rite.. saw the mechanic use it on a super 4 before... din koe wat it does....

 

will go check it out.... and the air filtr has been changed....

 

thanks again for the advice..

 

cheers