Harley Enquiry

[lunloon]

selling my 04 1200R if anyone is interested. hehe.

[jamez]

It'll take time to get use to any new/different bike you ride. So best advise is to just ride till you're comfortable with the handling etc. But that doesn't stop there. Don't EVER think you're very skillful or experience in riding or handling your bike. That's just dangerous. For me, even after riding for so long, I still learn something new everyday.

 

Defensive riding please everyone....unless ur on the track.

[jamez]

selling my 04 1200R if anyone is interested. hehe.

 

selling my 98 XL1200S too...if anyone is interested.

[IceZ]

May I be blunt? No offense ah. Just feeling that mood. heee

1. Call various insurance companies to check. Get them to quote. Quotations are free. No obligations.

2. Comfort speed = Bike's speed ability and your own speed ability. Some can do 80km/h, some 220km/h, some 300km/h (whoa!) It's really up to you and your bike.

3. Standard check for all bikes. The make of bikes are generally the same.

4. Prob = How well you maintain.

 

To not be so blunt, since I'm in the mood to yak too.

1. Insurance depends on a few factors. Brand and model of bikes, level of insurance (3rd, TPFT, Comprehensive, Age). Bikes like kups and super 4 though common but insurance is high cos of too many accident rates and too many bikes. Bikes like BMWs and Harleys for examples may be cheaper cos not as many on road and comparatively not as much accident. It's a matter of maths.

 

Different companies have their own coverage and rates. But go for someone you're comfortable with. I've tried some that even though are cheap, takes like 6 months t o return my excess when I canceled it and has even lost my form before and thus not able to get any returns (few hundred bucks gone just like that). End up I just go for one that's convenient and excellent customer service.

 

Also different age got different premium. I can quote you a really low rate but I'm older, or a really high one but I'm very young, so it won't be a good guide.

 

2. I guess the question is what's the bike's top speed and comfort speed. Again, up to one's self. If you give me a Haya I'd prob still ride at 120-140 km/h all the way. hee. Do note for sporties, the 883 as compared to the 1200, the power and speed difference is huge. Also, factors like windshield, wind blast etc should be taken note of.

 

3. Do the standard routine checks whenever you're taking over a bike cos you won't know the history as well as if you do your own maintenance. Standard stuff applies, brakes, oils, filters, fluids, fluid leakages, weird noises, suspicious looking scratches etc applies. Prob for Harleys, one thing you don't need to check is rear sprocket and chain tension, but you'll have to check belt tension instead.

 

4. Parts for bikes like Harleys and BMWs and Truimphs etc sure ex one cos they are..what's that word...boutique? Or something like that. But then, parts for a Super 4 isn't that cheap either. Just that they're more accessible as compared to having to ship them directly from overseas. For Harley's, by my personal opinion, it won't have as much faults as say, a BMW (sorry guys, but I still love the GS ). Won't have a $500 sensor spoil just cause the weather is slightly damp. But your pipes, fuel cap and anything bolt on might drop out due to vibrations. Hurr. Once it hits the ground while going 140km/h, Pocket also will hurt.

 

Very broke so this is my 1 cent worth

 

Oh, and if you really like the bike, you'll go out of the way to find out info everywhere. The net is a vast never ending galaxy of resources. Don't go for cool, go for passion. \m/

 

Thanx guys..That's wat im here for..lolx..to do more research ard so that i wun have any regrets of buying.I was surprise that so many HD raider Selling their bike...guess the resession really a HD killer.

As i'm gettin from the bikeshop (reloan)..guess i've to check with them. But i afraid of getting cheated by the shop. lolx.

I got my insurance for FZ1 for $1400...not really happy with it.

 

My expectation:

Gdcon year05-08model

Insurance less than 1k

Price below 15k

 

Never expect so much thing to check....screws n crack! argh..i bet the vibration of the engine which cause that. -.-"

 

 

Well, im a semi tourer who went to Melaka n KL 4-5times a yr...hope the comfort speed will be ard 120-140km.

 

Hope to get a good condition one..

 

thanx all.

[maxxmadness]

Thanx guys..That's wat im here for..lolx..to do more research ard so that i wun have any regrets of buying.I was surprise that so many HD raider Selling their bike...guess the resession really a HD killer.

As i'm gettin from the bikeshop (reloan)..guess i've to check with them. But i afraid of getting cheated by the shop. lolx.

I got my insurance for FZ1 for $1400...not really happy with it.

 

My expectation:

Gdcon year05-08model

Insurance less than 1k

Price below 15k

 

Never expect so much thing to check....screws n crack! argh..i bet the vibration of the engine which cause that. -.-"

 

 

Well, im a semi tourer who went to Melaka n KL 4-5times a yr...hope the comfort speed will be ard 120-140km.

 

Hope to get a good condition one..

 

thanx all.

 

aint you the same icez that i met during one of those fazer LKS? changing bike already??

if you are getting it as a second bike, i second that, but 883 defi not a bike for touring

[IceZ]

omg! u spotted me..hi max. Yah lo...was tempted by it when u riding on it...lolx ..juz kidding.think of getting wat i always wanted for.

Indeed FZ1 is a v.gd bike. Sellin due to personnel reason.

Still Doin some research on a HD. Mayb u wanna guide me thru?

[GuiNNeSS]

omg! u spotted me..hi max. Yah lo...was tempted by it when u riding on it...lolx ..juz kidding.think of getting wat i always wanted for.

Indeed FZ1 is a v.gd bike. Sellin due to personnel reason.

Still Doin some research on a HD. Mayb u wanna guide me thru?

 

 

wah bro..after so long, u're still dreaming of getting a harley...lol..

 

883 insurance not that expensive ba...mine was 606 for 3rd party..2nd party shd be abit

 

more than dat but i'm younger den u by 1 or 2 price category so yrs would be even

 

cheaper...den road tax was 186 for 1/2 year for 95' model..

 

as for touring on long trips, there was alot of wind blast, which i felt was much worse den

 

s4..i dunno the feeling with a windshield coz nv tried it b4...den top speed was about 150?

 

actually my speedo got stuck at 130 but got clock with others b4 den it was like -20? so

 

shd be around there ba...

 

sorry i dunno anything about the 05 or 06 model or the pricing or the faults it may have..

 

hope that helps!

[plasticblackspecs]

omg! u spotted me..hi max. Yah lo...was tempted by it when u riding on it...lolx ..juz kidding.think of getting wat i always wanted for.

Indeed FZ1 is a v.gd bike. Sellin due to personnel reason.

Still Doin some research on a HD. Mayb u wanna guide me thru?

 

That time tell you take my bike dun want. hurrr..I think now jump to 2 owners already. Condition...Let's just say I spend more time cleaning than others back then.

[GuiNNeSS]

That time tell you take my bike dun want. hurrr..I think now jump to 2 owners already. Condition...Let's just say I spend more time cleaning than others back then.

 

realli mehhhhh...

[plasticblackspecs]

That time leh. My sporty looks cleaner than yours hor. hurr

[GuiNNeSS]

That time leh. My sporty looks cleaner than yours hor. hurr

 

 

roar! dat's coz it's much newer den mine lor...d=

[plasticblackspecs]

How can compare? That means your Vmax now is damn lousy and dirty condition meh? Heee...

[GuiNNeSS]

How can compare? That means your Vmax now is damn lousy and dirty condition meh? Heee...

 

 

hoho no leh...it's only 5 yrs old...and we shdnt be 'arguing' here hahaha...

[plasticblackspecs]

you're right. Come out for kopi. Tonight. Give you choice, chicken wing place or railmall?

[jamez]

Thanx guys..That's wat im here for..lolx..to do more research ard so that i wun have any regrets of buying.I was surprise that so many HD raider Selling their bike...guess the resession really a HD killer.

As i'm gettin from the bikeshop (reloan)..guess i've to check with them. But i afraid of getting cheated by the shop. lolx.

I got my insurance for FZ1 for $1400...not really happy with it.

 

My expectation:

Gdcon year05-08model

Insurance less than 1k

Price below 15k

 

Never expect so much thing to check....screws n crack! argh..i bet the vibration of the engine which cause that. -.-"

 

 

Well, im a semi tourer who went to Melaka n KL 4-5times a yr...hope the comfort speed will be ard 120-140km.

 

Hope to get a good condition one..

 

thanx all.

 

 

But since u will be getting a rubber mount sportster then vibration is not as bad as the rigids...

[Don Juan]

Hi Don Juan

Thanks for refering me to the lead, i contacted a bro who's selling his dyna.

tried the bike but did not get used to the style cause the bike has a forward foot peg. but anyway still bought the bike. hope to meet you up one day, so that you can teach me more on how to ride a harley, cheers

 

 

Hi FongKee,

 

Sure, we can meet up, exchange notes and admire each others bikes. I was also not very used to the forward controls at first, but got used to it in the end. My legs started to ache after i got home the first time i rode the bike on the ECP to test out the bike. But after long, my legs got used to it....

 

About teaching you to ride a harley, you've got to be kidding me.... i just bought the bike myself recently and like what CC said, i myself also not very steady and don't ride often.... just a matter of getting use to the bike.

[Don Juan]

teach you to ride a harley???? hahah...he cant even handle well enough to teach you.......

 

 

Maybe you can teach me on how to better ride a harley?

[maxxmadness]

Mayb u wanna guide me thru?

if you can afford it then buy what you like, HD is a total different ride from the present ride you have. To me it is a fun bike to have, lucky i have other rides to do touring on.

[jamez]

if you can afford it then buy what you like, HD is a total different ride from the present ride you have. To me it is a fun bike to have, lucky i have other rides to do touring on.

 

yeah i agree too. Sportsters are fun...but i can't imagine myself going on touring with it. But some people have done dat...nothing wrong with it...but i'll much prefer a BT to go touring with....

[IceZ]

geez, thanx guys for the quote. Appreciate tat...

ok...now is time for me to do the cal...

[fongkee]

Hi Don Juan,

saw a lot of people wearing those beautiful half cap, i wonder where they get them. by the way, what model are you riding

[jamez]

Hi Don Juan,

saw a lot of people wearing those beautiful half cap, i wonder where they get them. by the way, what model are you riding

 

He rides a Wide Glide...

[Don Juan]

Hi Don Juan,

saw a lot of people wearing those beautiful half cap, i wonder where they get them. by the way, what model are you riding

 

 

Hi FongKee,

 

Ya, like what Jamez said, i am riding a '03 Wide Glide. They call it the FXDWG. I am at the midst of arranging a ride with Jamez. Maybe you would want to come along.... Jamez, what say you? 4 days of public holidays.

[Don Juan]

FongKee, are you riding the Super Glide or the Low Rider?

[Don Juan]

Hi Don Juan,

saw a lot of people wearing those beautiful half cap, i wonder where they get them. by the way, what model are you riding

 

 

Sorry dude, didn't read your post properly. About the half caps, i actually don't wear one cos i find the protection a little inadequate. You can go to Regina or Ah Boy to take a look. The last i saw, they had a half cap with leather finishing which is quite nice looking in the glass cabinet. Wanted to buy, but after much consideration, went for the open face one.... at least i feel it fully protects the head and has the PSB Test sticker behind.