[Discussion] CB400 SUPER FOUR HYPER VTEC Revo

[XiAO_ViNtaGe87]

Hey guys do you guys know where is the best place to get hepco topcase??

[wcengineer]

Can but very expensive. I recommend that you should only consider having it done by Boon Siew.

Ok! thanks for info. How much? Few hundreds?

[Steven_7115]

where to get the glass panel for our revo meter. just the glass, not the entire front piece. or does it come as a set? if yes where to? was quoted $100+ for just the glass replacement at republic.

 

Around $45.00 only, u means the top cover meter Glass right ?

Email to ask :steven_7115@yahoo.com.sg

[ldslds]

Ok! thanks for info. How much? Few hundreds?

 

nope i think its much more than that as they have to change the whole braking system, ABS front calipers are 6 pods instead of the non ABS 4 pods

[azman ibrahim]

hey guys, in need of an advice. i find my front fork rather soft for my liking. so i went 2 shops and ask. 1st shop say service fork. 2nd shop say do not need to service fork because its not leaking and if i do service my fork it is still going to be the same. anyone can advice me? i find it too soft when i go hump or hard breaking my pillion will find it uncomfortable. pls help. thank you.

[ramsnake]

Ok! thanks for info. How much? Few hundreds?

 

nope i think its much more than that as they have to change the whole braking system, ABS front calipers are 6 pods instead of the non ABS 4 pods

 

Call Boon Siew, ask for price of ABS and non-Abs Revo. Take price difference and add a few hundreds coz it's an aftermarket mod

 

No need to spend that kind of money lah. Better to learn to squeeze the levers properly and avoid panic braking at all cost. If you want stronger and better feel, go for steel braided hoses and better pads. But then, before spending on all of these, when were the brakes system last serviced? Mine is non-ABS (braided hoses + stock pads) and I find the brakes to be good enough.

[ramsnake]

hey guys, in need of an advice. i find my front fork rather soft for my liking. so i went 2 shops and ask. 1st shop say service fork. 2nd shop say do not need to service fork because its not leaking and if i do service my fork it is still going to be the same. anyone can advice me? i find it too soft when i go hump or hard breaking my pillion will find it uncomfortable. pls help. thank you.

 

Front and rear can be improved with extra volume of oil and/or heavier/thicker oil. Preload levels can also be increased with bearings in the forks and a shim on the rear shocks.

 

Search this forum for David of Teck Thye for reliable suspension works.

[SparkerS1]

hey guys, in need of an advice. i find my front fork rather soft for my liking.

 

Change to ohlins fork spring @ Unique Motorsports

[Steven_7115]

nope i think its much more than that as they have to change the whole braking system, ABS front calipers are 6 pods instead of the non ABS 4 pods

 

Sure or not 6pot ?

Conform or not 6pot ?

[ldslds]

Sure or not 6pot ?

Conform or not 6pot ?

 

ya confirmed, any issue Steven_7115?

[idbiot]

Hi All,

 

Recently my bike seems to be taking longer during warm up?

What can be wrong?

 

Please advise.

 

Thanks.

[Allizzwell]

hi all

can anyone teach me some things about grounding?

read from the forum that grounding will give better FC and mileage etc. but also read that the bike is already "grounded" dont need extra grounding

can anyone advise on this and where can i do grounding in sg? planet dont have the service.

thanks!

[ramsnake]

Hi All,

 

Recently my bike seems to be taking longer during warm up?

What can be wrong?

 

Please advise.

 

Thanks.

 

Don't really understand what you mean. The Revo doen't really need to be warmed up. For me, for 1st start of the day, I start the bike when I'm more or less ready to go. Estimated time from start to moving off is typically about 1.5 minutes. When I'm away from home, the time from starting bike to moving off is typically less than a minute.

 

What are the symptoms you notice with your bike?

[ramsnake]

hi all

can anyone teach me some things about grounding?

read from the forum that grounding will give better FC and mileage etc. but also read that the bike is already "grounded" dont need extra grounding

can anyone advise on this and where can i do grounding in sg? planet dont have the service.

thanks!

 

Hmm... short answer, can?

 

The purpose of grounding is to capture "stray" electricity generated by the alternator and from flux caused by moving parts and other electrical components; and to re-direct these back to the battery.

 

Theoretically, grounding should then make the entire engine & alternator system more efficient. So, this should then result in savings in petrol consumption. Some people say their bikes run smoother.

 

My experience: Fuel savings isn't noticeable. Slight improvement in engine "smoothness".

 

You can get @Ah Pek to do it for you in AMK. Send him a PM with your hp number and he will be in touch with you.

[idbiot]

Normally I gauge from the timing for my RPM to stable down to 1.5.

But recently seems to take longer to reach 1.5.

 

By the way, can I check with you, how do we know if the spark plugs are due for replacement?

 

Don't really understand what you mean. The Revo doen't really need to be warmed up. For me, for 1st start of the day, I start the bike when I'm more or less ready to go. Estimated time from start to moving off is typically about 1.5 minutes. When I'm away from home, the time from starting bike to moving off is typically less than a minute.

 

What are the symptoms you notice with your bike?

[ramsnake]

Normally I gauge from the timing for my RPM to stable down to 1.5.

But recently seems to take longer to reach 1.5.

 

Ahh... ok. Sorry, wasn't using my brain earlier...

On cold start, RPM is higher and will settle to about 1.4k-1.5k after "warming up". I haven't really timed this process to be able to feedback to you. How long does yours take?

 

Will try to remember timing my bike tomorrow and suggest you do the same for comparison.

 

By the way, can I check with you, how do we know if the spark plugs are due for replacement?

 

If any of the plugs are dead, you will feel the bike being sluggish. Like losing power. The engine sound will also sound abnormal.

 

Good plugs last for a long time - 25-30k KM. Don't really need to do anything provided there is nothing wrong with your piston rings (resulting in oil seeking up to cylinder head/plug head area) and fueling (over-rich fuel = carbon build up. Too lean = plugs overheat).

 

Best way to check is to remove the tank**. First check if ignition cables are firmly connected and in good condition visually (no cracks etc.). Then remove plugs and inspect. This website would probably have enough info. Do also google "check spark plugs" or similar keywords on the web and I'm sure you'll find pictures of bad plugs for guidance.

 

When you remove plugs, remember which plug is for which piston. Best to place them left to right as you remove them from the engine. Inspection and clean the plugs. Follow Dan's instructions for checking plug condition. Install the same plugs back in original position if ok or install new ones.

 

** Just did this to tidy up my cables.

It's a "pain" to remove the tank! Very tight space to squeeze in fingers to disconnect fuel line and pump cables. Roll newspaper and use as wedge to support tank as you do this.

[idbiot]

Hi Bro,

 

Thanks for the info.

 

 

 

Ahh... ok. Sorry, wasn't using my brain earlier...

On cold start, RPM is higher and will settle to about 1.4k-1.5k after "warming up". I haven't really timed this process to be able to feedback to you. How long does yours take?

 

Will try to remember timing my bike tomorrow and suggest you do the same for comparison.

 

 

 

If any of the plugs are dead, you will feel the bike being sluggish. Like losing power. The engine sound will also sound abnormal.

 

Good plugs last for a long time - 25-30k KM. Don't really need to do anything provided there is nothing wrong with your piston rings (resulting in oil seeking up to cylinder head/plug head area) and fueling (over-rich fuel = carbon build up. Too lean = plugs overheat).

 

Best way to check is to remove the tank**. First check if ignition cables are firmly connected and in good condition visually (no cracks etc.). Then remove plugs and inspect. This website would probably have enough info. Do also google "check spark plugs" or similar keywords on the web and I'm sure you'll find pictures of bad plugs for guidance.

 

When you remove plugs, remember which plug is for which piston. Best to place them left to right as you remove them from the engine. Inspection and clean the plugs. Follow Dan's instructions for checking plug condition. Install the same plugs back in original position if ok or install new ones.

 

** Just did this to tidy up my cables.

It's a "pain" to remove the tank! Very tight space to squeeze in fingers to disconnect fuel line and pump cables. Roll newspaper and use as wedge to support tank as you do this.

[Allizzwell]

@ Ramsnake

Hey bro, thanks for the advice man.

so its recommendable to do "extra" grounding to my bike?

if so, imma go look for Ah Pek asap man. haha. thanks!

[ramsnake]

Hi Bro,

 

Thanks for the info.

 

@ Ramsnake

Hey bro, thanks for the advice man.

so its recommendable to do "extra" grounding to my bike?

if so, imma go look for Ah Pek asap man. haha. thanks!

 

u're welcome!

[Nikki]

Hi.. I'm running in my new revo. It had some metallic scraping noise under carriage so I went for 1st eo change. Complained abt noise and mechanic asked me to change brake pads. However, noise is still there. Anyone has same prob? Is it a prob?

[Ah Pek]

hey guys, in need of an advice. i find my front fork rather soft for my liking. so i went 2 shops and ask. 1st shop say service fork. 2nd shop say do not need to service fork because its not leaking and if i do service my fork it is still going to be the same. anyone can advice me? i find it too soft when i go hump or hard breaking my pillion will find it uncomfortable. pls help. thank you.

 

Have the front fork oil input at 450-500 cc. If u wanna import rebound rate for front..put in a front axle bearing (6363 part No. I think) into the fork upper stanchion before recapping the fork cap (can be done at Ah Fook). As for the back.can have ur canister gas increase and add a 1" hard aluminium spacer (can be done at Teck Thye).

[revo400qld]

Hi guys. I'm a Newbies here, just want to adjust the time on my revo, I bought that bike without a manual. So please help me to change the time on my tacho. Thanks heaps

 

I live in old, aus by the way. Nice to meet ya all

[ResmeN]

Hi guys. I'm a Newbies here, just want to adjust the time on my revo, I bought that bike without a manual. So please help me to change the time on my tacho. Thanks heaps

 

I live in old, aus by the way. Nice to meet ya all

Turn ignition to "on" poition.

Press both buttons on the dash for a few seconds, the digits will then start flashing.

Left button hours, right button is minutes, after you set the desired time turn ignition to "off".

Turn ignition back to "on" to verify.

[XiAO_ViNtaGe87]

Hi guys!! Anyone know where to get those erp bracket that won't rust??

[ramsnake]

Hi guys. I'm a Newbies here, just want to adjust the time on my revo, I bought that bike without a manual. So please help me to change the time on my tacho. Thanks heaps

 

I live in old, aus by the way. Nice to meet ya all

 

Turn ignition to "on" poition.

Press both buttons on the dash for a few seconds, the digits will then start flashing.

Left button hours, right button is minutes, after you set the desired time turn ignition to "off".

Turn ignition back to "on" to verify.

 

Instructions are per @ResmeN's post. You can also download a copy of the manual available here

Edited November 22, 2011 by ramsnake
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