<Q&A> SBF Super Four Live Q&A Thread

[PaLmEr]

[Q]

Bike Version: VTEC 1

Category: Handling

Problem: Shakey Steering

Description:

 

I am currently riding a s4 v-tech 1

6th gear at 130 bike travel smoothly

slow down to 90 handle bar will go haywire

tapping a little footbrake making it slow down to

60 and it will be smooth again.

( Not once but many times i've tried, same result again & again)

 

Cone bearing,front wheel bearing,front fork serviced

 

Tyre inflation (230 front 250 back)

 

balancer i use is very light (almost weightless) been using around a year.

 

bring down fork around 1 half inches & got put handle bar extension & raised rear suspension using posh bracket(done around 2 years ago)

 

Let my mechanic ride her & he said my swing-arm bearing no good ( still, i don't think it's the reason for her to swing only during travelling at 70-90)

 

[A] #2

Remove your posh bracket and raise your fork to its original height.

[PaLmEr]

[Q]

 

hi... i would just like to check with you.. im buying a yoshi off a forumer. Is the procedure like this: ??

 

1) get the pipe and cert from the forumer

2) fit the pipe onto the bike myself

3) go to any inspection centre and produce the cert and $$$ for inspection

4) go home a happy man

 

Can you tell me if my steps are correct?

 

[A] #3

You would need to head to MOTOWORLD to change ownership also to update their records.

[sabbaha]

Well done bro! Great Thread topic! Proud of u bro! Thanks for the opening!

[Kushinagar]

Bro palmer, good initiative.

 

This will serve the community with valuable information and educate members along the way. Knowleagable members can also comes in and contribute in any way they can to help out.

 

It's all about knowledage management and continue the tradition to learn, be educate and give back when required back to the CB400 community.

 

That's why we have bikers who already riding "big cow" but still here with this community. This is where they started, where their friendship flourish and definitely the place to be in.

 

Regards

Andrew

[PaLmEr]

Well done bro! Great Thread topic! Proud of u bro! Thanks for the opening!

 

Bro palmer, good initiative.

 

This will serve the community with valuable information and educate members along the way. Knowleagable members can also comes in and contribute in any way they can to help out.

 

It's all about knowledage management and continue the tradition to learn, be educate and give back when required back to the CB400 community.

 

That's why we have bikers who already riding "big cow" but still here with this community. This is where they started, where their friendship flourish and definitely the place to be in.

 

Regards

Andrew

 

It's just a matter of coming up with a standardised way of asking questions.

[hellsfury]

QN: What is the purpose and function of repacking the muffler with fibre?

[PaLmEr]

QN: What is the purpose and function of repacking the muffler with fibre?

 

[A] Repacking the muffler is generally to keep the noise level at a reasonable level.

[-sOnG-]

For maximuim exposure and knowledge-sharing, i have merged a similar FAQ thread by simpleme into this topic.

 

~ Thanks to Palmer for the initiative ~

[quizesilver]

do keep it within Q&A instead becoming technical thread which already existed...

[quizesilver]

[Q]

Bike Version: VTEC 1

Category: Handling

Problem: Shakey Steering

Description:

 

I am currently riding a s4 v-tech 1

6th gear at 130 bike travel smoothly

slow down to 90 handle bar will go haywire

tapping a little footbrake making it slow down to

60 and it will be smooth again.

( Not once but many times i've tried, same result again & again)

 

Cone bearing,front wheel bearing,front fork serviced

 

Tyre inflation (230 front 250 back)

 

balancer i use is very light (almost weightless) been using around a year.

 

bring down fork around 1 half inches & got put handle bar extension & raised rear suspension using posh bracket(done around 2 years ago)

 

Let my mechanic ride her & he said my swing-arm bearing no good ( still, i don't think it's the reason for her to swing only during travelling at 70-90)

 

[A]

 

i believe u are having a box. remove it and i am sure ur handling will be back. if u dun have. remove the posh bracket. not only it will cause more vibration to the bike it will also over stretch the chain.

[FrdAuZ]

Those spec 3 04 model the signal lights cover are yellow,i wana noe can change like 07 model? tinted signal lights..

 

if can..how much and at where can do?

[s4vtec]

Those spec 3 04 model the signal lights cover are yellow,i wana noe can change like 07 model? tinted signal lights..

 

if can..how much and at where can do?

 

MotoWorld can do...

 

price? u gotta ask Moto World...

[Guest simpleme]

Those spec 3 04 model the signal lights cover are yellow,i wana noe can change like 07 model? tinted signal lights..

 

if can..how much and at where can do?

 

Hi Firdaus,

Yes you may change it 07 model.

however you need to trim abit of the cover to fit properly.

 

you may get it at FJT or any authories dealer / shops.

 

pls note that the Q&A Thread has been split. pls refer to the sticky for the thread. thanks

 

[Q]

 

I need to get a canvas cover for my vtec1.. what size is a decent fit? Any recommendations?

 

Hi Blahhh,

you may get a canvas of size L or XXL depending if you have any box.

no recommendation as most riders will go to LAB for the cover.

 

pls note that the Q&A Thread has been split. pls refer to the sticky for the thread. thanks

[Guest simpleme]

[Q]

 

My VerS speedo meter suddenly stopped working.

But my RPM got no problem.

 

I suspect it could be the Speedo meter cable problem.

Any one ever changed only the cable and how much does is cost..?

 

 

THanks in Advance

 

Hi arz82,

 

VerS run off meter cable located at the front wheel.

it could be the internal cable already broke.

change a cable will do.

shouldnt cost much.

simple diy too. juz see how it trace do the same thing for the new cable.

if unsure pls go to your trusted workshop for the job.

 

ride safe.

[sino74]

[A]

#10

 

repacking the muffler is generally to keep the noise level at a reasonable level.

 

[Q]

 

what is e reasonable noise level ?

e decibel range ?

[biting_point]

95Db for road legal??

[dirtbikes]

QN: My micron endcan had just been stolen last wk, any tips or screws that can been installed to prevent my endcan from been stolen again in future..? tks in advanced

[s4vtec]

QN: My micron endcan had just been stolen last wk, any tips or screws that can been installed to prevent my endcan from been stolen again in future..? tks in advanced

 

go do touch welding at the bolt of the end can...jus one touch per bolt will do...

[jB]

simpleme, think you've left out yoshi in the exhaust section

[FrdAuZ]

Yesterday around 11am. PIE towards jurong near Bedok north entrance there got lorry overturned several times causing a massive jam all the way to tampines.. nyone saw the lorry? Quite chialat, carry some sauces,meats,paper flyers etc..

[Guest simpleme]

hi jB,

 

Thanks for the highlight.

included it into the list. thanks!

[PaLmEr]

Qns:

1) I am riding a FR plate spec 1. After a heavy rain, water will seep into the fuel cap and got collected ard the fuel reservoir. Is it normal? It will spoil the engine if water mix with fuel right?

 

2) My mileage meter is spoil and the screw to reset it is missing. Will it be expensive to replace it? Thanks

 

1) theres is a drainage area next to the fuel cap. no need to worry. A little bit of water will usually be converted into steam in the combustion chamber.

 

2) Would need to see which part is missing. Visit a reputable bike shop for a quote.

[s4vtec]

simpleme, maybe this link can be added into the "For the technical-inclined" list?

 

How VTEC works.

 

my 2 cents...

[biting_point]

hi like to know can a spec 2 tank fix onto a spec 3 and a spec 3 tank be fixed on the spec 2 ? coz looking at a changing of paint work.. thanks...

 

[A]

 

Yes, they are inter-changable..

[Guest simpleme]

simpleme, maybe this link can be added into the "For the technical-inclined" list?

 

How VTEC works.

 

my 2 cents...

 

 

Hi s4vtec,

 

Thanks for the link.

 

cheers