Dragstar

[greatman]

I'm a pround owner of a Dragstar. My petrol consumption however seems to be on the higher side. For $25, it will cover me approx. 160km. From my understand, choppers normally have good mileage. Care to add comments or recommend me any mechanics which is reasonable and good!!!!!!

[effina]

Wohhh, for that same amount or what the tank can hold, 15L, it shld be able to go up to 300km or a lil' more with reserve. That's what my Dragstar is capable of.

 

Probably ur carburetor needs retuning and cleaning up and adjustment of ur tap pads. icemanX just enquired abt servicing and we strongle recommend Rosli! Coz I just went to him last Mon. Prob is, U need to let him diagnose ur bike and if it's gonna take a long time, he'll hafta arrange an appointment with U as he has quite a number of other bikes to finish off by the week end...

 

Pity him, working alone even with his assistant, he's got lots in his hands. U can lock on with icemanX and prolly get back to us if U really wanna go there.

 

Can't promise if Rosli is able to get to U guys fast coz U'll understand his plight when U see him working there.

 

 

regards,

EFFINA 4EVA!

[greatman]

Where is Rosli's workshop cause I'm staying in Tampines? Would definitely welcome the apportunity to get to know a good mechanic. The last mechanic that I went too said that my bike is in good condition. Well, as for me who have not been riding for almost 9 years, my knowledge of bikes has depleted quite a lot. DO you have any idea what it would cost me for the repair you've stated. Ohh, anyway thanks for your inputs. Trully apreciated.

[R.C]

thats right.. you better go get your bike checked... My full tank can go for about 300km... you might wanna try hong leong but their prices might be on the high side...

[sgstarrider]

Wait se minit. U riding dragstar 400cc or 1100cc?

 

Maybe the bigger one will consume that much lah. Maybe.

 

But 400cc cannot be one ah. If Rosli buzy try Bike & Scooter.

 

Look for Max the younger brother of the chief mechanic Apollo.

These guys are good. They use proper instrument to diagnose ur bike.

U can click their advert. in the main page of SporeBike.com

 

If u click their gallery, the guy sitting on the bmw bike is Max lah.

 

Mayb u can also sign up for their one day basic maintenance course also.

Only $48.

Fyi I was their student. After I take their course now i got confident to tweak my bike.

 

 

Check it out bro.

 

Bike n scooter

[greatman]

I'm riding a 400cc bike and thanks for the tip. Now it looks like I really need to check the bike as the bike at current moment does not look or feel like its having problem.

After checking out the link, you really make me want to join the course but will only be doing that next month. Anyway thanks bro for the info.

By the way, anyone knows where Rosli's workshop is located?

[Alexander2004]

anyone recommend types or brands of front tyre that i could change to for dragstar ? Thanks

[effina]

U can use Dunlop which is the recommended ones from Yamaha or Rosli has the Metzeler which I had intended to change to.

 

But as my rear uses Dunlop, I think I wanna get the same brand for both front and back.

 

Size is 100/90-19..

 

Price around $80+ - $90+ depending on the brand...

[effina]

Originally posted by greatman@Aug 10 2006, 11:28 PM

I'm a pround owner of a Dragstar. My petrol consumption however seems to be on the higher side. For $25, it will cover me approx. 160km. From my understand, choppers normally have good mileage. Care to add comments or recommend me any mechanics which is reasonable and good!!!!!!

My Dragstar was able to hold on with reserve around 380KM and my riding speed averages from 80km/h - 100km/h...

 

That's fuel economy...

[sgstarrider]

Another tyre to consider: Pirelli.

Where to get it? Not really sure. Saw someone else's dragstar in January.

[William Tan]

Rosli's place...

 

Blk 1063, Eunos Ave 4, #01-193, S(409797)

[gohjohan]

Originally posted by sgstarrider@Sep 12 2006, 07:36 PM

Another tyre to consider: Pirelli.

Where to get it? Not really sure. Saw someone else's dragstar in January.

The Pirelli's Route 66. Those were the tyres on my Dragstar.

[greatman]

How much did you pay for the Pirelli's tyre??

 

Thanks William for Rosli's location.

[gohjohan]

Originally posted by greatman@Sep 13 2006, 10:27 PM

How much did you pay for the Pirelli's tyre??

 

Thanks William for Rosli's location.

It came with the bike. I don't know the previous owner. So I don't know the price.

[Alexander2004]

Originally posted by Sovereign@Sep 10 2006, 12:42 PM

U can use Dunlop which is the recommended ones from Yamaha or Rosli has the Metzeler which I had intended to change to.

 

But as my rear uses Dunlop, I think I wanna get the same brand for both front and back.

 

Size is 100/90-19..

 

Price around $80+ - $90+ depending on the brand...

thanks was thinking of this brand called Duro

[greatman]

Do anyone have a problem on the rims & spokes keeps on getting rusty. Any kind of solution to that, beside keeping the bike under shades?

[dreamwalk]

after wash, just brush a thin layer of clear oil over the rusty spoke.

 

Just like the good old days in army where we oil our rifles.

 

Alternatively, you can wash your bike often, the rust see you also run. where got time to form. lol..

[dreamwalk]

I'm a pround owner of a Dragstar. My petrol consumption however seems to be on the higher side. For $25, it will cover me approx. 160km. From my understand, choppers normally have good mileage. Care to add comments or recommend me any mechanics which is reasonable and good!!!!!!

 

Hey bro, why lidat?

 

how is your riding style? do you drag your gears alot??

 

I dun see why your bike will consume as much as a Goldwing..

 

Or isit your meter got problem ?

[greatman]

I don't know about the dragging but I guess I like to travel faster than normal. Not to mention the bike got quite a good pick-up...... I think. By the way, not petrol meterleh......

Anyway, still sticks........ $25 for 160km.

(Will definitely get the curbo checked on the next servicing!!!!!!!)

[effina]

Like I've said, I used to get only around 260KM for the $28 I pumped in for ESSO 95.

 

I believe it's the way ur carb is tuned and ur riding speed. If every single time U're travelling at 120km/h, it's of no wonder why ur petrol is consumed till that much but still, it shld hit above 200KM for ur full tank, make sure when U fill to the brim, it's around 12L to near 15L (meaning ur tank almost empty) as the tank capacity is 15L.

 

I always travel at the speed of 80km/h - 100km/h where occasionally, I will travel around 110km/h - 140km/h while touring with the big cruisers.

 

Also to note, NEVER ever drag ur 1st & 2nd gear.. in the long run, it will wear off badly. This was the advice from Rosli and I took it well.

[dreamwalk]

Ya, maintain RPM low.

 

Up gear whenever possible.

 

If you like to speed, open throttle at gear 4 and 5

 

Actually i think travelling at 120 km/h also wont eat much petrol la. my consumption remains quite constant.

 

Slowly speed up and maintain throttle.

[sgstarrider]

Yo Alexander2004, I use that DURO tyre brand on my Star Custom rear wheel. Dun like the feel especially when wet road. I feel kinda slippery when negotiating a corner or bend. Its bcos the mid part have no threading. I think that tyre is more suitable for Super4s or Sportbikes lah. Not for Cruisers.

 

Another thing, I found out that brand got no front tyre when I went to change the front. Only rear. Made from Taiwan.

[Alexander2004]

Originally posted by sgstarrider@Sep 19 2006, 12:24 PM

Yo Alexander2004, I use that DURO tyre brand on my Star Custom rear wheel. Dun like the feel especially when wet road. I feel kinda slippery when negotiating a corner or bend. Its bcos the mid part have no threading. I think that tyre is more suitable for Super4s or Sportbikes lah. Not for Cruisers.

 

Another thing, I found out that brand got no front tyre when I went to change the front. Only rear. Made from Taiwan.

i kindi found the front one but it cost about $70 ... maybe because it is the front that why its cheaper? heard its hard type thats why maybe more durable ... hmmmm

[sgstarrider]

Guess what! The rear tyre cost me $90 evrything in. Seriously, I feel that DURO tyre too hard. No road grip. But last longer due to its hard rubber compound.

[sgstarrider]

Guess what! The rear tyre cost me $90 evrything in. Seriously, I feel that DURO tyre too hard. No road grip. But last longer due to its hard rubber compound.