Troubleshooting non-starting CBR400RR
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Re: Troubleshooting non-starting CBR400RR
here is a picture of a spare set of coils in position. note i had to reupload due to my error. take no notice of the coloured tape, that was on the coils just for reference.


Re: Troubleshooting non-starting CBR400RR
Any idea how this part can be removed as mine are in reverse, short at the front and long at rearDavez29 wrote:here is a picture of a spare set of coils in position. note i had to reupload due to my error. take no notice of the coloured tape, that was on the coils just for reference.
Re: Troubleshooting non-starting CBR400RR
So slight update, the bike is finally running on all four cylinders and is idling properly, however the only problem now is that white smoke is coming out of the exhaust. Any idea what the cause of the white smoke might be, old oil I assume as I still need to change the oil and coolant.
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Re: Troubleshooting non-starting CBR400RR
Brilliant, Im glad its working ok now, just as I have took my bike to bits, took photos and put it back together...
Anyhow, white smoke i would give it a good warm up or ride when possible, chances are its condensation after sitting there, maybe change the oil etc..if you have not done so already as water would be in there as well.

Anyhow, white smoke i would give it a good warm up or ride when possible, chances are its condensation after sitting there, maybe change the oil etc..if you have not done so already as water would be in there as well.
Re: Troubleshooting non-starting CBR400RR
Oh, how great that feeling is when you take it all apart and put it all together and to hear it roar back into life.Davez29 wrote:Brilliant, Im glad its working ok now, just as I have took my bike to bits, took photos and put it back together...![]()
Anyhow, white smoke i would give it a good warm up or ride when possible, chances are its condensation after sitting there, maybe change the oil etc..if you have not done so already as water would be in there as well.

Will definitely do the oil and coolant next, I must thank all of you guys that replied to my troubles as without you I wouldn't have managed!

One last question I'd like to ask you guys is if you have any idea what brand the fairings are as Google doesn't bring anything like it. I tried asking the previous owner but he had bought it like that so he has no idea.
http://imgur.com/a/KJx60
Edit: Also what do you think about Fuchs Silkolene Pro 4 10W-40 fully synthetic engine oil for the CBR400RR?
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Re: Troubleshooting non-starting CBR400RR
Could be K-conversions 

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Re: Troubleshooting non-starting CBR400RR
Pro4 is OK but the semi synthetic ( super 4 I think) oil is absolutely fine and cheaper.
Most of our 400'S were designed to run on semi synthetic anyway.
My race bike has run semi synthetic for years.
Most of our 400'S were designed to run on semi synthetic anyway.
My race bike has run semi synthetic for years.
Re: Troubleshooting non-starting CBR400RR
Any possible disadvantages should I opt for the fully synthetic stuff?dobbslc wrote:Pro4 is OK but the semi synthetic ( super 4 I think) oil is absolutely fine and cheaper.
Most of our 400'S were designed to run on semi synthetic anyway.
My race bike has run semi synthetic for years.
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Re: Troubleshooting non-starting CBR400RR
Think there's a possibility of the clutch slipping on fully synthetic .
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Re: Troubleshooting non-starting CBR400RR
No, the oil made now is better than 20 years ago. I agree that the fully synthetic can make the clutch slip.Sbonett wrote:Any possible disadvantages should I opt for the fully synthetic stuff?dobbslc wrote:Pro4 is OK but the semi synthetic ( super 4 I think) oil is absolutely fine and cheaper.
Most of our 400'S were designed to run on semi synthetic anyway.
My race bike has run semi synthetic for years.