[Group] Singapore BAJAJ Team (SBT)

[m0bIlEnErD]

May be heading to um late afternoon if I finish work early.

 

Bodhi: try it out and let us know how the 150/60 goes. Battleax tyres are best. softer compound but expensive.

[m0bIlEnErD]

Crappy lag.

[shorty]

My friend who has a bike shop says tt900 not good. Cos it will b bloated after some time n wear out unevenly. But that is for thai made ones.

 

Not sure how true...many yrs back i used on my wave like no prob.

[Bodhi Bum]

Ok, Bt39 it is. I'll double check with Unique 140 is ok, but sounds like it will be fine.

[mjbs64]

have change my bike tyres for safety to bridgestone.

 

front: 110/70-R17

rear: 150/60-R17

fit just nice and also lower the height of ur bike

$310.00 per pair

 

@m0bIlEnErD & @Bodhi Bum ...... fyi he has been using the size lah

[ORen]

@BoDhi_Bum, definitely go with Battlaxe. Used those to ride in Vietnam and Laos. Fantastic grip on sandy dusty let's-try-not-to-ride-off-the-cliff roads. Excellent grip under the rain and on tarmac as well - perfect for those Thai twisty roads. You'll go in and out of carparks in SG like you're riding with glue on the rubber. Never skid again. 140 on the NS will be definitely OK. Let us know the prices for a pair, yeah ?

 

For the helmet, something like this does it for me, with a simple lock :

 

Pass it trough the helmet (Full Face) and the frame or box rack etc. Parked inside I hang the helmet on the pillion's foot rest (left side), doesn't attract attention. Parked outside the helmet is on the seat if the forecast says rain.

http://cphmade.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Wire-Lock.jpg

Edited January 12, 2013 by O'Ren

[Romi_ku]

changed mine today at UM.. 110/80(f) cost $130 & 130/70® cost $175.. total up $305.. bridgestone battalax..

[alvinyansg]

changed mine today at UM.. 110/80(f) cost $130 & 130/70® cost $175.. total up $305.. bridgestone battalax..

 

 

nice meeting you today bro...

[Bodhi Bum]

changed mine today at UM.. 110/80(f) cost $130 & 130/70® cost $175.. total up $305.. bridgestone battalax..

 

Which BT Battalax you change to? I was at UM early today and wanted the Bridgestone BT39s. But they didn't have the rear 140/70. All they had was 150/70, but even the UM guys said 150 is probably too wide. Even though someone here on the board already did the 150, I was scared to chance it.

 

So he tried to sell me the BT 090, but I checked the reviews and everyone says it's good for track, but not so good for road, not sticky enough for singapore wet roads.

 

But as I was getting on to leave, he came out and said he just confirmed a new shipment of Bridgestone BT39's are coming in next week. So I reserved a 140/70 rear and 100/80 front.

[ORen]

$305 - these are getting more expensive by the bloody minute. Guys, remember when we used to buy a pair of BTs for less than $200 ? :cry:

Still, looks like UM has again the best prices in town for these tyres

Thanks Romi for the feedback on price !

[Bodhi Bum]

@BoDhi_Bum, definitely go with Battlaxe. Used those to ride in Vietnam and Laos. Fantastic grip on sandy dusty let's-try-not-to-ride-off-the-cliff roads. Excellent grip under the rain and on tarmac as well - perfect for those Thai twisty roads. You'll go in and out of carparks in SG like you're riding with glue on the rubber. Never skid again. 140 on the NS will be definitely OK. Let us know the prices for a pair, yeah ?

 

For the helmet, something like this does it for me, with a simple lock :

 

Pass it trough the helmet (Full Face) and the frame or box rack etc. Parked inside I hang the helmet on the pillion's foot rest (left side), doesn't attract attention. Parked outside the helmet is on the seat if the forecast says rain.

http://cphmade.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Wire-Lock.jpg

 

Price UM quoted for the BT39 pair was 295 from the book. Don't know if there would be install labour cost on top of that. Both boardies here who posted their Bridgestone tire change at UM quoted 305 I think, so maybe that's the cost with labour?

 

UM guy tried to tell me the BT39s were too sticky, and they wear too fast. Tried to say the BT090 was more firm and lasts longer, but all I read said they're track tires. I'd rather have no worries zipping around Singapore in the rain, and wet car parks. 95 percent of my riding is in SG, so I'd rather have tires I that keep me safe in the rain.

 

I'm going to get a helmet lock installed at Universal I think. Pretty cheap and it saves the hassle of carrying a chain and lock around.

[shorty]

When u guys mention UM...is it universal motors or unique motor?

[shorty]

N anyone has experience with irc or tt900? These r more affordable.

[ORen]

I ride with IRC right now. Couldn't find battlax in Vientiane so they got me IRC from accross the Thai border. Being used to BT it took me a couple of rides in the rain to get used to IRC tyres.

BT is great for newbie riders as it feels like there's tiny hands that grab the road even when you brake or corner like a pingouin. (Just imagine it and you'll get what I mean ..).

 

IRC are still great for the price: absolutely flawless on dirt, and in carparks. After they break-in, they're good in the rain as well but need a bit getting used to and carefulness at the beginning.

They also seem to wear out slower than BT tyres.

 

If you ask me, I'd put more money and get BT tyres without hesitation. If I don't have the money I'd go for Shinko as I didn't hear any issues from those using them in the rain.

[Strawberrydonut]

N anyone has experience with irc or tt900? These r more affordable.

 

im currently using tt900, for both front and rear. works well but this tyres can't corner, just less slippery compared to the MRF i was using previously:cheeky:

[m0bIlEnErD]

@shorty: in this thread when we say UM we mean universal motors. If we wanna say unique, we say unique. Hope that helps.

[magnitude]

Curious, what is the fuel consumption of this bike so far?

[alvinyansg]

Curious, what is the fuel consumption of this bike so far?

 

which version are you asking for?

[ORen]

@magnitude: the Pulsar 200NS ? It's still very new to SG so reports on FC are just starting to appear. So far we have seen 40-43km/L, but it's the running in period.

Pulsar 180 UG1 has the best FC out of all models if you can get your hands on one that's still running great.

P180-200 usually varies from 35-40km/L. Some P200 owners go above 42km/L. But 35-38 km/L is a good average figure.

[m0bIlEnErD]

Xcd135 returns 55km/L for me.

[Cyberpig]

1st tank ran 376km with 2 bars remaining and filled 9.573 liters. This is with a daily load of 150KG (i.e. me)!

 

The fuel gauge seems to start falling only after 200km, but after that one bar every 20km.

 

Got the first servicing done and rack mounted. After that went around looking for boxes and impulsively bought this V47.

 

http://i1266.photobucket.com/albums/jj522/cyberpig1/20130113_174956_zps1b1ac0ae.jpg

http://i1266.photobucket.com/albums/jj522/cyberpig1/20130113_174942_zps59af9ab6.jpg

http://i1266.photobucket.com/albums/jj522/cyberpig1/20130113_174931_zps8c9b603c.jpg

http://i1266.photobucket.com/albums/jj522/cyberpig1/20130113_175032_zpsd1d47322.jpg

http://i1266.photobucket.com/albums/jj522/cyberpig1/20130113_175313_zpsa538f84c.jpg

 

The mechanic mentioned that the box bracket is extended and may not be that strong. He advised not loading too heavy stuff and remind any pillion not to lean too much on the box.

 

Also got a helmet lock installed at $18

 

http://i1266.photobucket.com/albums/jj522/cyberpig1/20130113_175013_zpsc459488b.jpg

 

 

 

BTW, anyone bought bike accessories at China website before? I'm looking at some saddle bags that are just a fraction of the prices here. E.g. :

 

http://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.10.2.Zncsn9&id=12718713165&ad_id=&am_id=&cm_id=&pm_id=

 

Only fear is the shipping cost would kill me

Edited January 13, 2013 by Cyberpig

[Romi_ku]

Which BT Battalax you change to? I was at UM early today and wanted the Bridgestone BT39s. But they didn't have the rear 140/70. All they had was 150/70, but even the UM guys said 150 is probably too wide. Even though someone here on the board already did the 150, I was scared to chance it.

 

So he tried to sell me the BT 090, but I checked the reviews and everyone says it's good for track, but not so good for road, not sticky enough for singapore wet roads.

 

But as I was getting on to leave, he came out and said he just confirmed a new shipment of Bridgestone BT39's are coming in next week. So I reserved a 140/70 rear and 100/80 front.

 

mine i think its either bt45 or 47.. cant rmbr. lol.. oni the front change to 110/80 due to no stock using the stock size..

 

 

1st tank ran 376km with 2 bars remaining and filled 9.573 liters. This is with a daily load of 150KG (i.e. me)!

 

The fuel gauge seems to start falling only after 200km, but after that one bar every 20km.

 

Got the first servicing done and rack mounted. After that went around looking for boxes and impulsively bought this V47.

 

http://i1266.photobucket.com/albums/jj522/cyberpig1/20130113_174956_zps1b1ac0ae.jpg

http://i1266.photobucket.com/albums/jj522/cyberpig1/20130113_174942_zps59af9ab6.jpg

http://i1266.photobucket.com/albums/jj522/cyberpig1/20130113_174931_zps8c9b603c.jpg

http://i1266.photobucket.com/albums/jj522/cyberpig1/20130113_175032_zpsd1d47322.jpg

http://i1266.photobucket.com/albums/jj522/cyberpig1/20130113_175313_zpsa538f84c.jpg

 

The mechanic mentioned that the box bracket is extended and may not be that strong. He advised not loading too heavy stuff and remind any pillion not to lean too much on the box.

 

Also got a helmet lock installed at $18

 

http://i1266.photobucket.com/albums/jj522/cyberpig1/20130113_175013_zpsc459488b.jpg

 

 

 

BTW, anyone bought bike accessories at China website before? I'm looking at some saddle bags that are just a fraction of the prices here. E.g. :

 

http://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.10.2.Zncsn9&id=12718713165&ad_id=&am_id=&cm_id=&pm_id=

 

Only fear is the shipping cost would kill me

 

bro,how much is the rack?

[Cyberpig]

Should be $85 for the rack (Kappa) at UM. $480 for the box plus universal base plate (they need to use this as the normal Givi plate cannot fit on the Kappa rack) at Mah Motors.

[m0bIlEnErD]

Careful when you lift your bike on main stand. Try not to grab the rack as it is weak. Tried that today and the part where it connects to the metal bracket moved. So avoid doing that.

 

I also find this rack too tall. Gonna source for alternative racks which are lower and I may even remove my pillion hand rails. So that the profile of the box is nicer. Now its just too tall for my liking.

[alvinyansg]

gave a thumbs up to a yellow 200ns on PIE this morning...

with rack,kappa box, rider wearing white long sleev office wear...

grey/silver helmet with black tinted visor...

happen to be any of the NS riders here?