Bajaj Pulsar Lovers 2007

[GoofRider]

the bike moaning for new handlebar lah. do inform me ah if u get the handlebar, bro. why not u dun replace RXZ headlight, change it to super four headlight.. very nice.. but dun buy the original lah, that cost a bomb.

 

cheers

[yykk5166]

I bought my pulsar in Aug, so far no major problem, but felt the tyre quite skid when ride on wet road, any solusions? One of my friend already change the rear tyre to a bridgestone one, $85 for rear tyre, $75 for front tyre, universal said less skid, should i change it also?

I also looking for a pair of small side box to install on my pulsar, any suggestion and how much the cost?

[Roadrunner71]

Originally posted by yykk5166@Dec 30 2006, 10:36 AM

I bought my pulsar in Aug, so far no major problem, but felt the tyre quite skid when ride on wet road, any solusions? One of my friend already change the rear tyre to a bridgestone one, $85 for rear tyre, $75 for front tyre, universal said less skid, should i change it also?

I also looking for a pair of small side box to install on my pulsar, any suggestion and how much the cost?

I strongly recommend that u change ur tyres in view of the wet weather nowadays. For a pair of Bridgestone Battlax BT39 (made in Japan, 110/80 rear, 90/80 front), $160 is the lowest u can get (same price as at LAB & HKL). To me, it's a small price to pay compared to medical and repair costs in the event of an accident. Better tyres are also useful in dry conditions as u get better braking and cornering performance.

 

Having said that, it must be emphasised that having good tyres is not enough to ensure ur safety if u ride in the wet the same way as u would in dry conditions.

 

With regards to the side boxes, u can check with Goof as he has installed a pair on his Pulsar.

[waadee]

how bout spoke wheels braders??

 

lighter than alloy rims...

[yz1983]

Hi all... I have some small problems with my pulsar. I wonder if u all have the same problems?

 

1. My seat has got some small holes. I think its becos of the cats around the carpark resting on my bike and their claws poke into the seat. Any idea where to change seats?

 

2. Nowadays its abit hard for me to crank the engine. Takes 5-6 cranks before the engine starts. Sometimes it doesnt even start and i have to kick-start it. Is it becos of the cold weather recently?

 

=) Hope u guys can offer me some advice... Thanks!

[Roadrunner71]

Originally posted by yz1983@Dec 30 2006, 02:40 PM

Hi all... I have some small problems with my pulsar. I wonder if u all have the same problems?

 

1. My seat has got some small holes. I think its becos of the cats around the carpark resting on my bike and their claws poke into the seat. Any idea where to change seats?

 

2. Nowadays its abit hard for me to crank the engine. Takes 5-6 cranks before the engine starts. Sometimes it doesnt even start and i have to kick-start it. Is it becos of the cold weather recently?

 

=) Hope u guys can offer me some advice... Thanks!

1. Check with Goof or Jeffaw regarding rewrapping of seat.

 

2. 2 things u can do:

- use choke. Just dun forget to return choke lever to OFF position before moving off.

- when cranking, press d electric starter button longer, but not more than 5 sec. If need to recrank, wait for 15 sec b4 u recrank.

[waadee]

i have problems cranking the engine... need a few times.

[Roadrunner71]

For me, it's kinda weird. No prob at all when cold starting the engine b4 1st ride of the day or after stopping for many hrs. But when re-starting the engine after a short stop or 1-2 hrs later, need to recrank my engine sometimes.

[GoofRider]

Cranking the engine, those take a few times.. due to the quality of your oil also.. but not the main reason lah.. basically cos of cold starts.. but for me.. i have no problems at all for this rainy season.. for me i dun use choke.. i jus throttle in a bit..cos i dun want my bike to get use to choke..

 

seat cover.. check out at Eugine.. its along serangoon road, near LAB, its jus infront of Macdonald's. very cheap and nice designs.

 

 

Tyre.. using Bridgestone Battlax, is no doubt very good.. good for wet weather.. still grip well... but all this skid and all, it still up to the rider..

your riding skills and also take the good habit u learn in skools.

 

i've been using the stock tyres.. last long but grip not so great.

but Bridgestone Battlax grip is excellent but worn of faster.

[GoofRider]

eh dun get the wrong idea.. its good to change Bridgestone Battlax

but its all boil down to good riding skill.s..... dun make a habit of braking jus using the rear brake..... learn and follow wat u learn in skool.

 

cheers

[Roadrunner71]

Originally posted by GoofRider@Dec 30 2006, 10:18 PM

seat cover.. check out at Eugine.. its along serangoon road, near LAB, its jus infront of Macdonald's. very cheap and nice designs.

Bro, wat's d price range like?

[outspoken]

Originally posted by GoofRider@Dec 30 2006, 10:20 PM

eh dun get the wrong idea.. its good to change Bridgestone Battlax

but its all boil down to good riding skill.s..... dun make a habit of braking jus using the rear brake..... learn and follow wat u learn in skool.

 

cheers

I support what Bro Goof said,its ur riding skill that are more critical and of course better quality tyre ensure better safety. my stock tyre is already 1 yr old and still good..so far it havent give me a headache.

 

The seat wrap will cost about $35 for 3 colours. MIne cost $40 bcos of the white lining.

I do recommend u guys going there.look at mine below.Anyway nowadays saw quite a number of bike having those blurrish look..now sure whether theres a grip to it or not.

[yykk5166]

Originally posted by GoofRider@Dec 30 2006, 10:20 PM

eh dun get the wrong idea.. its good to change Bridgestone Battlax

but its all boil down to good riding skill.s..... dun make a habit of braking jus using the rear brake..... learn and follow wat u learn in skool.

 

cheers

Bro Goof , i want to install a pair of small size side box, checked the universal only have the givi monokey e21 side box,

http://www.givi.com.my/products/monokey/e21-cruiser.htm

it's too big for pulsar, are u using the smaller size side box or the givi one? which shop selling/installing it and how much the cost? BTW what is LAB is it a motorbike shop's name or other meaning?

[freakyzan]

Originally posted by outspoken@Dec 30 2006, 11:01 PM

I support what Bro Goof said,its ur riding skill that are more critical and of course better quality tyre ensure better safety. my stock tyre is already 1 yr old and still good..so far it havent give me a headache.

 

The seat wrap will cost about $35 for 3 colours. MIne cost $40 bcos of the white lining.

I do recommend u guys going there.look at mine below.Anyway nowadays saw quite a number of bike having those blurrish look..now sure whether theres a grip to it or not.

WOw....its been a long time since i last posted. Had a fall with my bike during last week of November. That was the begining of the rainy season. I agree its all up to the riders skill. I fell on the road cos of a car that suddenly wanted to change lane but didn. SO i used my front brake according to my stupid reaction and the next thing i knew, i fell to the left and slide all the way with my bike. That was just a cool stunt like a movie scene.

 

Lucky my headlights was the only thing scratch. My crash bar took all the damage. I removed it yesterday only. Since then i been having a slight phobia with turns. Then after i went for my 2nd servicing, i decided to change to bridgestone battlax for my rear. Gonna wait for next mth to change the front too. The grip is definately there and my turns is more stable now. Maybe its just in the mind. But sometimes, these minor changes can affect how u think of your bike, it gain my confidence again. So thats quite an experience for me. ITs good to experience such things just to gain more riding experience.

 

Im kinda of interested in spicing up the bike. No need go fast.....just look cool can already. Im happy with the fuel consumption im having every mth. $50 is the max i spend every mth for 2 top ups @ SPC.

 

Anyway, i looking to change the seat cover as well, but im not the sort who knows where to go for such things. SO anyone can suggest a shop i can head to? Im also looking for other kinds of modifications to the looks of the Pulsar. But legal ones la. Any bro out there care to share with me your experience in your Pulsar appearance mods?

[GoofRider]

Originally posted by yykk5166@Dec 31 2006, 11:10 AM

Bro Goof , i want to install a pair of small size side box, checked the universal only have the givi monokey e21 side box,

http://www.givi.com.my/products/monokey/e21-cruiser.htm

it's too big for pulsar, are u using the smaller size side box or the givi one? which shop selling/installing it and how much the cost? BTW what is LAB is it a motorbike shop's name or other meaning?

i dun have a pic of my box but mine is the same as Givi side box.

but the bracket is different. my bracket is custom made, cos i want the box to be as close as possible to my bike so it won't look so bulky from the front view so still can go thru inbetween cars during jam.

 

the side boxes, i got it from my fren. he gave it to me. but if u dun mind a secondhand side box, check out the garage sale thread. sure there's a few guys out there selling them.

 

cheers

[D_midtriy]

yups yups for braking do use the two brakes not just the rear(past few weeks, haf heard this line thrice from my uncle, dad and warrant officer). hee but also remember wat sch teach u when using the brakes. "if ur rear brake lock, still can control but front brake lock, you will surely fall".

 

btw, i just replace my handlebar and gear levers aft my fall. the handlebar i got it for RM 35 at "panjang" shopat bapok lane. here are some pics to my gear levers....

 

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h93/anas...na/DSC04100.jpg

 

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h93/anas...na/DSC04101.jpg

 

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h93/anas...na/DSC04102.jpg

 

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h93/anas...na/DSC04103.jpg

 

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h93/anas...na/DSC04104.jpg

[Finity]

Hmm Happy New Year to everyone. Wish tat everyone can ride safely and reach their destination everyday. Those who are study can have good grade ... those working will work smoothly ... Have a good year 2007.

 

... sorry for my bad english.

[GoofRider]

Originally posted by D_midtriy@Dec 31 2006, 07:35 PM

yups yups for braking do use the two brakes not just the rear(past few weeks, haf heard this line thrice from my uncle, dad and warrant officer). hee but also remember wat sch teach u when using the brakes. "if ur rear brake lock, still can control but front brake lock, you will surely fall".

 

btw, i just replace my handlebar and gear levers aft my fall. the handlebar i got it for RM 35 at "panjang" shopat bapok lane. here are some pics to my gear levers....

 

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h93/anas...na/DSC04100.jpg

 

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h93/anas...na/DSC04101.jpg

 

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h93/anas...na/DSC04102.jpg

 

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h93/anas...na/DSC04103.jpg

 

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h93/anas...na/DSC04104.jpg

how about pic of your handle bar? how much? RM35 also? with new clamps or use the old bajaj clamp?

[D_midtriy]

sorry bro, will upload soon. its a lil smaller than our original ones. yups RM35 plus installation. and the shop told me that they are ordering bajaj parts now....

[waadee]

Originally posted by D_midtriy@Dec 31 2006, 07:35 PM

yups yups for braking do use the two brakes not just the rear(past few weeks, haf heard this line thrice from my uncle, dad and warrant officer). hee but also remember wat sch teach u when using the brakes. "if ur rear brake lock, still can control but front brake lock, you will surely fall".

 

btw, i just replace my handlebar and gear levers aft my fall. the handlebar i got it for RM 35 at "panjang" shopat bapok lane. here are some pics to my gear levers....

nice rearsets bro.. very nice..

 

but how the rear brake got 'makan' or not??

 

so far i heard after market foot rest got poor rear brake grip..

[SuVespa]

Originally posted by D_midtriy@Dec 31 2006, 11:39 PM

sorry bro, will upload soon. its a lil smaller than our original ones. yups RM35 plus installation. and the shop told me that they are ordering bajaj parts now....

Will look even nicer if you install the hugger

[Roadrunner71]

Originally posted by D_midtriy@Dec 31 2006, 11:39 PM

and the shop told me that they are ordering bajaj parts now....

That's strange cos Bajaj bikes r not sold in M'sia. For them to order Bajaj parts can mean only 1 thing - more n more S'pore Bajaj bikers r going over to JB motordiams.

[Roadrunner71]

Originally posted by SuVespa@Jan 1 2007, 03:03 AM

Will look even nicer if you install the hugger

Yeah, man. The stock hugger looks really weird to me.

[D_midtriy]

oh ya....now i know why. thanks guys. i was like wondering something looks weird but im not sure wat is it. but slowly2 upgrade i think. wait for next month pay.

 

the brakes are ok. i went to test ride a few rounds when they are done and made them adjust the brakes like 3 times before im happy with it. now its ok. however, i cant use the rear brake meter anymore cos my brake "stick" (the metal piece joining the brake and the foot pedal, sorry dun know what its called) is turn upside down. now that stick its above the axle rather than below. have to adjust to make the barake makan more.

 

btw bro roadrunner, i tink what u said is true. that day i went i saw 2 pulsars at ah boy and 1 at the first shop on the street.

[DNotorious]

hapi new yr bros.....may our bikes be better n better in e future upcoming diy sessions...heee...