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Honda RVF400/NC35

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Shay Newbie

Shay

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Originally posted by Saleman@Aug 7 2004, 11:16 AM

hi all guys...

just want to know how V4 engine work?

how does the engine oil go to the engine?

and wat is the pro and con of the V4 engine...

is V4 engine suitable for long distance?

how is the fuel comuption?

wat are the usall problem?

heard from my friend who riding it tat the retifire also spoilt?

is it true?

hi salesman,

 

well...there was a thread in another section (Bike Bytes if not wrong) thant talked about this awhile back, you may wana do a search for it for more In depth infos on how different engine configs works, including Vee engines. There is even a animation depicting how the pistons move in relation to the crank.

 

anyway to answer yr ques, eng oil goes in pretty much the same way an Inline4 does..thru a oil filler cap on the right hand side engibe cover. er....am i stating the obvious? basicallu its the same as any other 4 strokes...oil is pumped up from the lower oil sump by pistons operation.

 

Pros-- Vee engines are generally more compact Widthwise, especially so for a Vtwin. Been compact widthwise means the bike chasis can be built more compact and improve cornering clearance. In short, the bike looks less fat from the front. Vee config engines can oso sit lower in the chasis providing lower C of G which improves handling.

A Vees generally produce more torque and midrange power which is delivered in a very linear and way unlike an Inline4 which peak power suddenly 'hits' u when a certain high RPM is reached. The way the power is delivered oso aids in better traction at the rear wheel. As for why so, u hav to look into the Bike Bytes topic.

 

now, a v4 generally exhibits all the traits of the above with the added benefit of been a multi-4 cylinder..which kinda improves the topend power and topspeed. Honda's MotoGP formula is based on the fact that its engineers hold a strong believe that to win any competitive motorcycle racing, you have to build a multi cylinder (4 or more) and it has to be a V-config. there u have it..the pros.

 

Cons ---- Vee engines can fry ur balls when u are stuck in traffic. it runs hotter when on standstill or crawling speeds and on a hot afternoon if u wearing bermudas....it feels like suana down there. Normal..unless u see smoke or coolant spewing.

 

maintenance is a nightmare for most mechanics as the V config dun provide easy assess to sparkplugs and engine internals. sparkplugs for rvf is about twice the price of normal ones.

talking about Rectifers (not retifires) ...this has nothing to do with if the bike is v4 anot but yes RVfs (infact, most honda bikes) have common rectifier problems. But if u use the newer generation recfifiers with metal cooling fins and a good battery, it should be ok..only the previous gen rect sucks.

 

one more thing...all these talk of a v4 having more torque, traction, midrange power...of cause u understand that the Rvf is shrink down version of the famous RC45 (SBK, Colin Edwards' bike in 97)..so dun expect to buy one and think that it has monstrous power.

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Shay Newbie

Shay

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Originally posted by benson@Aug 7 2004, 04:23 PM

uncle shay.

u got miss me bo?

Heh guys, tmr is 8th of aug le!!!

Outings anyone?? :smile:

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dlm Newbie

dlm

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tonight kopi? pa you?

call mi...

 

Hi guys, tml 8/8 there outing at kkfc organise by S4, i guess. all bike r welcome.

 

anyone interested?

 

anyway I will be going for the firworks. Any guys interested too?

 

:cheeky:

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Shay Newbie

Shay

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hey gang....

 

holidays are here again

lez gear up and oil those chains

 

cause its time to come out n play.....

 

okok..so i suck at poems....

since Monday is holiday, anyone up for a Sunday gathering?

maybe at our fav Revzone?

 

All rvfians, ex rvfians, come out come out whereever you are!

 

 

 

:smile: :bounce: :cheeky:

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Shay Newbie

Shay

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Originally posted by dlm@Aug 7 2004, 08:29 PM

tonight kopi? pa you?

call mi...

 

Hi guys, tml 8/8 there outing at kkfc organise by S4, i guess. all bike r welcome.

 

anyone interested?

 

anyway I will be going for the firworks. Any guys interested too?

 

:cheeky:

hey! sorry missed out yr post....

 

will join u for the fireworks! but any nice secluded (not crowded) place to watch the fireworks?

 

as for Kopi later.... time n venue? :cheeky:

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dlm Newbie

dlm

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Originally posted by Shay@Aug 7 2004, 08:40 PM

hey! sorry missed out yr post....

 

will join u for the fireworks! but any nice secluded (not crowded) place to watch the fireworks?

 

as for Kopi later.... time n venue? :cheeky:

haha... anywhere, alameen? :D juz put time put place will do.

 

firework start 8pm. so may meeting about 7pm. in case there are latecomers. Where to meet? as usually, cineleisure.

mmm... I know a place. good view. shall let u know again.

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Shay Newbie

Shay

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hey guys....nice meeting in the weee hours of morning. sorry hav to leave earlier, hehehe old liao la, cannot taunt so long one.

 

anyhoo, there is another gathering to see Fireworks tonite..anyone interested?

 

Dlm, meet at cineleisure carpark 1st around 7pm right?

 

Interested rvfians/ex rvfians

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1) Dlm

2) Shay

3)

4)

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benson Newbie

benson

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Originally posted by Shay@Aug 8 2004, 01:46 PM

hey guys....nice meeting in the weee hours of morning. sorry hav to leave earlier, hehehe old liao la, cannot taunt so long one.

 

anyhoo, there is another gathering to see Fireworks tonite..anyone interested?

 

Dlm, meet at cineleisure carpark 1st around 7pm right?

 

Interested rvfians/ex rvfians

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1) Dlm

2) Shay

3)

4)

I'll give u a call when i finish work

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leo_rider Newbie

leo_rider

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hey dear all:

can u all let me know the spec of rvf??

the weight, horsepower, all those....

thanks

 

:cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:

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y2kredbull Newbie

y2kredbull

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Bros,my frend selling me his Legal Yoshi.So wat is the standard procedure for the paperworks/inspection?Do my frend have to be present for the transfer of vehicle number?

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Shay Newbie

Shay

Posted
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Originally posted by GhostRider17@Aug 11 2004, 04:40 PM

shay... long time dun have Rvf outing liao :sian:

aiyo..... we tried to organise one for the fireworks last week (read above),

no one put name! end up me and DLM went only.

 

and later on met up with Ken, Ise and Koyok.

 

But then hor... if u notice, all the regular rvfians had either sell off or upgraded liao. thaz y these days cant really get a "RVF" outing anymore. but some hardcore Ex-rvfians are still meeting up regularly with us, so DO join us for these sessions everyone.

 

there is another fireworks outing this weekend. watch this space for more info!

:smile:

You Tailgate, I Jam Brake!

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GhostRider17 Newbie

GhostRider17

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Originally posted by Shay@Aug 12 2004, 02:16 AM

aiyo..... we tried to organise one for the fireworks last week (read above),

no one put name! end up me and DLM went only.

 

and later on met up with Ken, Ise and Koyok.

 

But then hor... if u notice, all the regular rvfians had either sell off or upgraded liao. thaz y these days cant really get a "RVF" outing anymore. but some hardcore Ex-rvfians are still meeting up regularly with us, so DO join us for these sessions everyone.

 

there is another fireworks outing this weekend. watch this space for more info!

:smile:

:cheer: :cheer: :cheer:

 

StRaIgHt RoAd Is FoR KiDs ....... BuT CoRnErS Is FoR RaCeRs

Shay Newbie

Shay

Posted
Posted
Originally posted by y2kredbull@Aug 11 2004, 06:37 PM

Bros,my frend selling me his Legal Yoshi.So wat is the standard procedure for the paperworks/inspection?Do my frend have to be present for the transfer of vehicle number?

hmm... not sure also. maybe u can call up LTA and ask? that way yr info is more accurate.

You Tailgate, I Jam Brake!

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Ni3KiDz Newbie

Ni3KiDz

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Originally posted by y2kredbull@Aug 11 2004, 06:37 PM

Bros,my frend selling me his Legal Yoshi.So wat is the standard procedure for the paperworks/inspection?Do my frend have to be present for the transfer of vehicle number?

Take it to MOTOWorld they will settle everytin 4 u cos oni they can do e transfer of name (Bring along wat ever come wif the pipe n all the cert) :smile: :smile:

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Shay Newbie

Shay

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Hey Rvfians....

 

DLM is orgying another Fireworks gathering.

 

Meeting tonite at 6pm Cineleisure. Final place to watch is either ECP or Marina South. anyone interested? :smile:

 

Onz

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1) DLM n co-rider

2) Shay

3) Ghostrider

 

MIA personel pls report in!

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4) Ken ???

5) Benson???

6) USmonkey??

7) vrrom??

8)

You Tailgate, I Jam Brake!

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GhostRider17 Newbie

GhostRider17

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Originally posted by bikemania@Aug 16 2004, 11:34 AM

:cry: Hi guys!!! I going to sell off my bike for 7.5k neg due to some personal problems. Pls help me to check whether any of yr frenz wan to buy?? Thanks.

 

Peter - 94505046.

wat plate .... if got pic it will help a lot :cheeky:

 

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Shay Newbie

Shay

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hey peeps!

 

2ndLink later for a quick top-up and then on to hit some cheap Yummy Malay food. Iz a quick hit and go mission.

 

Anyone interested?

 

Mission Volunteers

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1) Buzz

2) Shay

3)

4)

5)

You Tailgate, I Jam Brake!

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BuZZBeaM Newbie

BuZZBeaM

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hey peeps!

 

2ndLink later for a quick top-up and then on to hit some cheap Yummy Malay food (GP malay stall). Iz a quick hit and go mission.

 

Anyone interested?

 

2115 GP esso

 

Mission Volunteers

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1) Buzz 96917988

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