SBF Silverwings Cafe 2008 - JDM/Euro 400/600

[anodise57]

nice meeting 2 fellow SW riders at F.S yesterday...

now my ride is more stable after changing the fork oil...

 

Try change the spacer in the fork to 1" more....( this is cheapo method)

or u can go Hoot a pair of hyper pro springs.... Tat'll be REAL HARD! woohooo:angel:

[scoobydoo]

Social Work Outing

Date: 26 Oct 2008 (this Sunday)

Time: 9.50am

Place: Heart to Heart Service, 130 Hougang Avenue 1

Duration: ~ 2hrs

1. Scoobydoo / 90112330

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4.

 

Simple mission... ride for a good cause

1) Meet at 9.50am (Heart to Heart Service, 130 Hougang Avenue 1)

for short briefing and then assigned family/location to send the ration bag

2) Collect ration bag and off we go for assigned mission

3) Give the ration the the needy recipient, chit chat with them for a while

4) Report to organiser if found something amiss

5) Bye bye and mission completed ... about 12 noon

 

can go for lunch together after deliveries

 

Hope to see you there

 

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4732137&postcount=5408

[SW9000]

Wahsey.

 

Just spent $200 re-doing the steering cone and the front wheel bearings.

The old steering cones got click click feeling when you turn them.

As for the wheel bearing, rattles when you shake it your hand.

 

Good news is that the steering is now lighter and controllable.

 

But.... bike still banks a little bit to the right (not as much as last time).

Still got a slight wobbly feel at the handle (sometimes).

 

Hmm... rollers? exhaust? rear wheel? rear suspension?

Will check 1 by 1.

[SW9000]

nice meeting 2 fellow SW riders at F.S yesterday...

now my ride is more stable after changing the fork oil...

 

 

You the one with fork seal change yah?

[valwilder]

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb201/sensible_x8/Picture4-1.jpg

 

must be you liao, yellow arrow trademark:lol:

from Farrer road to PIE

black SW behind:cheeky:

[mufc69]

check whether your tires are installed in the right direction.

check your front wheel bearings. though bike bought not long ago, who knows? haha..........

even if tires very new with wax, no issue at all.

 

 

Changing my two tyres soon , any recommendation?

cost for two tyres?

 

Also want to change my battery. No manual for my bike due to 2nd owner..

What model and part no battery to change. . Want to fix myself..

Where to get? used to buy from Ah boy...cheap...but service no good!

 

Hope other bikers can give advice,thank:cheeky:

[bigcow]

Changing my two tyres soon , any recommendation?

cost for two tyres?

 

Also want to change my battery. No manual for my bike due to 2nd owner..

What model and part no battery to change. . Want to fix myself..

Where to get? used to buy from Ah boy...cheap...but service no good!

 

Hope other bikers can give advice,thank:cheeky:

 

tires, everyone is trying the Metzeller Feelfree now.

battery, open up the battery in your bike to see. can go get from Ever Success. its just next to Mustafa.

[scoobydoo]

Also want to change my battery. No manual for my bike due to 2nd owner..

What model and part no battery to change.

answers already posted earlier... read back or do a search

 

hi bros...would like to check with u all...for SW, battery specs supposed to be YTZ9 or YTZ12?

 

So i tink the shop shortchanged me by installing a YTZ9...any idea wats the diff? Won't last as long as Ytz12?

shortchange or not depends on how much was paid... 一分钱 = 一分货

 

difference =

YTX9 (YTZ) ... 12V, 9Ah, 120CCA

YTX12 (YTZ) ... 12V, 12Ah, 180CCA

 

Ampere-hours (A·h) is the product of the time that a battery can deliver a certain amount of current (in hours) times that current (in amps), for a particular discharge period. This is one indication of the total amount of charge a battery is able to store and deliver at its rated voltage. This rating is rarely stated for automotive batteries.

Cranking amps are the numbers of amperes a lead-acid battery at 32 degrees F (0 degrees C) can deliver for 30 seconds and maintain at least 1.2 volts per cell (7.2 volts for a 12 volt battery). In other words, CA/cranking amps determine how much power you have to start your car in most climates. The basic job of a battery is to start an engine; it must crank, or rotate the crankshaft while at the same time maintain sufficient voltage to activate the ignition system until the engine fires and maintains rotation. This requirement involves a high discharge rate in amperes for a short period of time. Since it is more difficult for a battery to deliver power when it is cold, and since the engine requires more power to turn over when it is cold, the Cold Cranking rating is defined as: The number of amperes a lead-acid battery at 0 degrees F (-17.8 degrees C) can deliver for 30 seconds and maintain at least 1.2 volts per cell (7.2 volts for a 12-volt battery). In other words, CCA/cold cranking amps determine how much power you have to start your car on cold winter mornings.

 

the SW uses a sealed type maintenance free battery and is fitted lying down. imagine if its not sealed... very messy

maintenance free batteries usually features gas recombination technology to eliminate water loss. It has longer periods between charges when the battery is in standby mode and once the high-gravity acid is sealed inside the resin cast, it is virtually maintenance free (no need to top up acid or distilled water).

 

last heard from ah piau (looi's) the normal compatibles would cost around $140+ but the stock or more "branded" ones could easily cost >$170+

so we better take good care of it... question is how, its a maintenance free fella

 

check this out

factory: http://www.batterycountry.com/ShopSite/motorcycle-factact.htm

standard: http://www.batterycountry.com/ShopSite/motorcycle-mfagm.htm

high performance: http://www.batterycountry.com/ShopSite/motorcycle-highperf.htm

 

I have changed mine b4....

OE from Chiong Aik

At 1st, got from LAB 70++ compatible... .Looks ok..but when upon installing i realise its suppose to be laying sideways. I worry might spill so change return to LAB and got OE from Chiong AIK. $160

Model is YTZ12-S

 

My old S4 i used compatible YUASA from LAB.. .OK la...

This one i think better be safe!

[scoobydoo]

hi peeps

 

i've added some info at the Silverwing tech thread Silverwing 400cc / 600cc Tech Corner (http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/images/misc/multipage.gif 1 2)

 

additional info on batteries:

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4387011&postcount=49

 

on electricals (alternator, rectifier, filters):

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4750650&postcount=52

 

do take a look

[paithorn]

Wah, Battery is $160?? More expensive than my car. I Just changed yesterday a 12V60AH AMARON Maintainance-free for $130

[bobos]

Good Day to all Silwerwing 600 Guru-s,

 

I am considering to convert myself to one. Could someone fill me on details of owning one?The Pros and Cons?cost of maintaining one and the availability of wear n tear parts?Accessories?

 

Looking forward to your learned assistance and opinions.

 

bobos:thumb:

[anodise57]

bro.. try spending some time to read the 110 pages....

and also the 400 / 600 Tech Corner

 

 

SG education system... ALL SPOON FED -_-.....

 

ps.. no pun intended... its a fact( -_- )

[scoobydoo]

most of us are SWing 400 riders... 600 models not so many

 

apart from reading thru everything... can always use the search function

 

this is also useful...

[Comparison] Majesty vs Silverwing Discussion (http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/images/misc/multipage.gif 1 2)

[scoobydoo]

Wah, Battery is $160?? More expensive than my car. I Just changed 2 yesterday a 12V60AH AMARON Maintiance free for $130

what to do... gel more expensive than "water" mah

[anodise57]

misconception amongst commoners... Bike is cheaper compare to cars... WRONG !!!!!

 

2 tire price for class 2 bike is same if not more expensive then normal 1.3 or 1.5L car tires... -_-...

Eg.. Blackbird, FJR, STX 1 pair of tire is 450-500.......

car 4 tires can get $80-$100 each lor...

[mufc69]

misconception amongst commoners... Bike is cheaper compare to cars... WRONG !!!!!

 

2 tire price for class 2 bike is same if not more expensive then normal 1.3 or 1.5L car tires... -_-...

Eg.. Blackbird, FJR, STX 1 pair of tire is 450-500.......

car 4 tires can get $80-$100 each lor...

 

 

bike tyres are hard to install (scooter type) ,labour cost is added into the cost price of the tyre!

 

Notice the COE for bikes is going up!! why? many ppl downgrade to bike from car?

 

Thank for the info for tyres and battery from all SW riders,thank a lot!

[MonoWorld]

anybody with the crooked handlebar or alignment problem, pls PM me ur bike number. collecting datas for boon siew hoping they will have a recall soon.

[paithorn]

bike tyres are hard to install (scooter type) ,labour cost is added into the cost price of the tyre!

 

Notice the COE for bikes is going up!! why? many ppl downgrade to bike from car?

 

Thank for the info for tyres and battery from all SW riders,thank a lot!

 

well said!

[paithorn]

hi peeps

 

i've added some info at the Silverwing tech thread Silverwing 400cc / 600cc Tech Corner (http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/images/misc/multipage.gif 1 2)

 

additional info on batteries:

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4387011&postcount=49

 

on electricals (alternator, rectifier, filters):

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4750650&postcount=52

 

do take a look

 

Scoobydoo bro, you are 1 of the most helpful guy on the forum...thanks

[eric78]

hehe hw much did you pay for the fork oil change?

 

r u the one dat change your rear number plate?

$130 poorer...

[eric78]

Try change the spacer in the fork to 1" more....( this is cheapo method)

or u can go Hoot a pair of hyper pro springs.... Tat'll be REAL HARD! woohooo:angel:

 

now the compression is good...maybe few year down the rd when i gain weight den a new spring might come in handy...

[eric78]

You the one with fork seal change yah?

 

dats me bro...i assume u r the fork oil setting guru ya?

[thatone1]

hi there everyone..

 

is there any rubber or plastic lining that we can lay it on the fairing of the bike much like cars have the black colour rubber thing that line along thru the car?

 

where can i get it?

[Sensible]

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb201/sensible_x8/Picture4-1.jpg

 

must be you liao, yellow arrow trademark:lol:

from Farrer road to PIE

black SW behind:cheeky:

 

Kekekeke..

 

Yupz, that's me.

 

Slowed down after the bend into PIE.

Wanted to see who's the rider behind me. hahaha.

 

Only get to see your FBC plate with no topbox wing.

 

Nice meeting u on the road

[Sensible]

Changing my two tyres soon , any recommendation?

cost for two tyres?

 

Also want to change my battery. No manual for my bike due to 2nd owner..

What model and part no battery to change. . Want to fix myself..

Where to get? used to buy from Ah boy...cheap...but service no good!

 

Hope other bikers can give advice,thank:cheeky:

 

Using Michellin Pilot Sports tires since day two of my Wing

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