[Discussion] CB400 SUPER FOUR HYPER VTEC Revo

[MSDS]

MSDS do you know if the people selling the N Project Blaster II windshield have any other kind of hugger or bellypans listed in webike japan?

 

I saw some headlights and stuffs... not really any huggers... but seriously, beside the windshield price is cheap compare to webike the other things doesn't seems cheap also...

[marlboro_36]

I finally managed to take the bike for a few spins after putting on the clipons and uploaded some pics.

 

First impressions, with the stock handlebar it feels like the rider is on the bike and sitting fairly upright with not as much feedback from front. With clipons the rider feels more at one with the bike in a typical forward leaning semi sports stance with good feedback from front.

Due to lowering and not going up all the stock cables were used and no modifications were required though mechanic suggested we perhaps go for braided brake lines down the track.

I was after a sporty riding position. Due to my height the stock handlebars felt they were too close to me and made me sit fairly upright like on a scooter but not as bad so I am happy with the end result.

I put on a set of mirrors I got from ebay but didn't like the rear view vision so put the stock ones back on.

 

As this is a daily ridden street bike we opted to put the clipons on top of the fork next to the triple clamp otherwise we were going to put them below. Have to thank Fazli, khao and Kelvin (Unique Motorsports) for their constructive feedback in pointing me along the way.

 

Negatives:

Feels like I'm learning to ride all over again.

Slow speed manoeuvring is a bit difficult but will get used to it.

Regardless of what else they may be for others (such as back pain, discomfort etc) I wanted this riding position and have no complaints so far but time will tell what the future will hold. Sometimes you need to make sacrifices to get what you want.

 

CB400 revo with stock handlebars:

http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad93/ResmeN/CB400%20mods/IMG_0192.jpg

CB400 revo with gilles tooling 41mm clipons

http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad93/ResmeN/CB400%20mods/IMG_0209.jpg

Before:

http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad93/ResmeN/CB400%20mods/IMG_0191.jpg

After:

http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad93/ResmeN/CB400%20mods/IMG_0212.jpg

http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad93/ResmeN/CB400%20mods/IMG_0210.jpg

http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad93/ResmeN/CB400%20mods/IMG_0211.jpg

So with a simple mod we went from this

http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad93/ResmeN/Misc/CB400stockhandlebarsergo.png

By adjusting a screw we could end up with anywhere between these and more

http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad93/ResmeN/Misc/CB400gillestooling41mmcliponsergo.png

http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad93/ResmeN/Misc/CB400gillestooling41mmcliponsergonomics.png

May look in to a set of nice cnc bar end mirrors like these

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3531/3862697628_13fa3c3318.jpg

Maybe some levers too and need bar ends of some sort too.

More posts about this in this thread.

 

Hi, where did u mod this? and how much?

Able to PM me?

[marlboro_36]

selling brand new black colour Kappa 42N top box @ $80 & brand new S4 stock front master pump + brake lever @ $200.

 

selling 1 month old stock S4 balancers @ $5.

 

Selling 1 month old Stock S4 Revo Endcan, pm for quotation.

 

 

 

Selling 2 months old seldom used, white shoei tamada, the white wif red design for $500 neg

 

PM me if interested

 

Hi bro, your balancers is the original one?

[SparkerS1]

yes, its the original one.......

[Markopolo]

hey for the clip ons. the rethal handle bar or this clip on provides more sporty angle

[ResmeN]

Hi, where did u mod this? and how much? Able to PM me?

I bought it from the local importer in Australia but if I hadn't found it locally I was going to buy it from Riders Discount online and below are all the contact and pricing details including shipping you asked for.

 

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support@ridersdiscount.com

We do have the 41mm's available as well:

 

GILLES GP LIGHT CLIP-ON HANDLEBARS 41MM HON SUZ YAM - TR-635293 - $137.05

Shipping - $25.00

Total - $162.05

 

Regards,

 

John

Riders Discount, Inc

http://www.ridersdiscount.com/

http://stores.ebay.com/RIDERS-DISCOUNT

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hey for the clip ons. the rethal handle bar or this clip on provides more sporty angle

Clip on provides more sporty angle. All race bikes use clipons.

[MSDS]

Today I go boon siew for servicing... and I saw the new Revo... It came with gold rims and brake clipper like spec 3... and the color seem to change too... the black no change but the white seem a bit metallic instead of flat white and the red was flat red...

[HantuRaye]

Guys do u know which shop got e black revo?? Isit e same price as normal revo??

[MSDS]

Guys do u know which shop got e black revo?? Isit e same price as normal revo??

 

Have you tried bike production in serangoon? should be the same price...

[elfian46]

Guys... just wanna check how to identify if yr revo is the ABS model...

[WwEEeeEE]

Guys... just wanna check how to identify if yr revo is the ABS model...

 

wah gd qns. i also wanna know. lol.

[static369]

wah gd qns. i also wanna know. lol.

 

There will be ABS sensors in each wheel. Another way is that there will be a brake line connecting your front right and left calipers. Correct me if I'm wrong...

[MSDS]

Guys... just wanna check how to identify if yr revo is the ABS model...

 

Jam brake at 180 loh...LOL

[sKull88]

Lol... When u find out, u already skid.. Lolx..

[hyssnemesis]

just look at the braking disc you will know which is the ABS model..

[idbiot]

Hi All,

 

How do I know that the vtec is engaged, I tried drag till 8k rpm, but I don't feel any jerking feeling.

 

Is the VTEC of Revo like that, only fast and loud but not jerk back feeling?

 

Please advise.

 

Thanks.

[SparkerS1]

Can only feel a slight surge of pulling power, a slightly higher pitch of sound, tats all.

 

After all, S4 is a Inline 4 engine with smooth accelerating power.

[MSDS]

I feel more responsive from the throttle when vtec is on... and the acceleration climbs steadily without lack...

[idbiot]

Hi All,

 

No wonder, I always thought will have the jerk back feeling. haha..

 

So normally u guys drag to the red line?

 

Thanks.

[Fazli]

Once in a while in gear 3 & 4...

[SparkerS1]

Some additional tips:

 

Things to take note when buying bike:

1. Compare the insurance prices

2. Compare the parts availability and waiting time

3. The shops/mechanics that can repair the bike

4. Resale value of the bikes

5. Sitting posture for rider & pillion

 

 

Need to run in the engine first during the required running-in period after overhaul, change the engine oil n oil filter at required intervals, you can feel the surge of power once the engine has been broken in, then can wack the bike.

 

Bikes manufactured recent yrs have higher tolerance level thus seldom have the need for overhaul.

 

Improper modification of bikes might caused pre-mature damaged/spoilt thus having the need to overhaul and replaced faulty components.

 

 

Wat to look out for if you feel vibration when riding.

1. Wheel bearings

2. Steering cone bearing

3. Fork oil (Time to service fork)

4. Check for loose chain or worn-out sprockets

5. Rear shocks too soft (Time to change the shocks or rebuild them)

6. Check tire pressure.

 

Improper use of engine braking might cause more harm cos of the excessive over-drive of the engine might cause the rear wheel to overspin, another factor is the rear wheel will over-drive the engine thus stressing the engine tat might cause pre mature damages.

[WwEEeeEE]

Hi guys. if Motoshop says they will do a full service before handing over the bike, is there any way to check if they reali did?

Edited April 17, 2011 by WwEEeeEE

[elfian46]

Hi All,

 

No wonder, I always thought will have the jerk back feeling. haha..

 

So normally u guys drag to the red line?

 

Thanks.

 

bro i think u will get the jerk back feeling if u install NOS to yr bike. hehe.... like what SparkrS1 & MSDS say is correct. and about the dragging the gear tink i fully agreed with Fazli........... but for me is once in a blue moon.....

[MSDS]

Once in a blue moon meh??? I heard u whack with a white spec III every morning at AYE leh... LOL

[idbiot]

bro i think u will get the jerk back feeling if u install NOS to yr bike. hehe.... like what SparkrS1 & MSDS say is correct. and about the dragging the gear tink i fully agreed with Fazli........... but for me is once in a blue moon.....

 

Hi Bro,

 

Any idea how can I install NOS on my REVO..

 

Thanks.