[Group] Club Yamaha XJR 400/1300 (Singapore)

[jleo]

Hope I can join us guys soon too....

 

Dunno how long more to wait for the FX plate...damn...sianz...

 

This mth(jun) is 8xxx, july is (9xxx) so the aug COE exercise will have FX ready....

 

Unless u are impatient.....bid an FX plate then can already....but its 1K + prevailing COE rate.......

 

Somthing intersting that transpired when i was @ HL doing my 3k servicing, apparently all the mechanics who ride a class 2A ride a S4.

 

So out of curosity i asked them wat about the XJR then, surely it isnt that bad considering u guys work for Yamaha,his answer was brutally honest...

"XJR sucks, so heavy, no power, air cooled.... S4 much better, spares so easy to find n cheap." .....hmmmm

 

Jus a HL mechanic perspective of the XJR i'd like to share.... Anyway personal preferences & viewpoints are highly subjective, as they say one's man meat is another man's posion.

[Shinigami]

 

"XJR sucks, so heavy, no power, air cooled.... S4 much better, spares so easy to find n cheap." .....hmmmm

 

Jus a HL mechanic perspective of the XJR i'd like to share.... Anyway personal preferences & viewpoints are highly subjective, as they say one's man meat is another man's posion.

 

i can roughly guess who said that

[jleo]

 

i can roughly guess who said that

 

.........He also did mention about u as well........ Say always come disturb when come 4 servicing........

[chaicka]

 

This mth(jun) is 8xxx, july is (9xxx) so the aug COE exercise will have FX ready....

 

Unless u are impatient.....bid an FX plate then can already....but its 1K + prevailing COE rate.......

 

Somthing intersting that transpired when i was @ HL doing my 3k servicing, apparently all the mechanics who ride a class 2A ride a S4.

 

So out of curosity i asked them wat about the XJR then, surely it isnt that bad considering u guys work for Yamaha,his answer was brutally honest...

"XJR sucks, so heavy, no power, air cooled.... S4 much better, spares so easy to find n cheap." .....hmmmm

 

Jus a HL mechanic perspective of the XJR i'd like to share.... Anyway personal preferences & viewpoints are highly subjective, as they say one's man meat is another man's posion.

 

FYI, FW9xxx is oredi out...this week. If not wrong, FW94xx is out as of today.....So FX should be soon....kekeke.

 

Yes, if u wanna compare power, S4 has better acceleration once the vtec kicks in...but fuel consumption is much higher when vtec kicks in. For me, I like smooth gentle bikes...top speed no need so fast...FYI, XJR can still reach 180+km/h, juz slower to accelerate to that speed than S4. Anyway, each has its own pros and cons....

[Shinigami]

 

.........He also did mention about u as well........ Say always come disturb when come 4 servicing........

 

lol

 

fuel comsuption for xjr so far the best i tried pumping and squeezing to full then clock a mileage of 370km on an average speed of 70 to 100 b4 i hit reserve and push it somemore to 415km then pump an amount of 26bucks of mobil f1 in jb

[jleo]

 

lol

 

fuel comsuption for xjr so far the best i tried pumping and squeezing to full then clock a mileage of 370km on an average speed of 70 to 100 b4 i hit reserve and push it somemore to 415km then pump an amount of 26bucks of mobil f1 in jb

 

$26 bucks is alot man.........19L, ur tank almost empty already....... U get ard 21.4km/L.......not too bad....

[DAni3L]

Has any fellow XJR riders installed crash bars??

heard that original ones cost ard $200

SURE ANOT????

[Shinigami]

i installed those for s4 from a shop in kelantan lane and it sucks

original ones they only haf skid pads which are 200 plus

[chaicka]

Hahaha...I will be slowly building up my XJR once I get it...and I will import parts and peripherals directly from Japan...

 

Already compiled a list of items that I will be importing...

 

Take note: Those items I will be importing is not to mod the bike for faster speed or power boost, but to enhance safety and preventive measures...example: oil temp gauge for the cooler in front.

[casio]

Hahaha...I will be slowly building up my XJR once I get it...and I will import parts and peripherals directly from Japan...

 

Already compiled a list of items that I will be importing...

 

Take note: Those items I will be importing is not to mod the bike for faster speed or power boost, but to enhance safety and preventive measures...example: oil temp gauge for the cooler in front.

 

One advise to all owners... don't put on so many accessories unless you are sure that the bike will be with you for quite a while. meaning a few years at least. Otherwise, do the necessary like crash bar and top box.

 

However, if you are a rich person, good for you and go ahead.

 

fellow XJR owner

[chaicka]

 

One advise to all owners... don't put on so many accessories unless you are sure that the bike will be with you for quite a while. meaning a few years at least. Otherwise, do the necessary like crash bar and top box.

 

However, if you are a rich person, good for you and go ahead.

 

fellow XJR owner

 

Thks for advice.....

XJR is really for keep this time....

Oh...top box wun even be considered....at most side box during touring trips, else dun intend to put a box...so ugly.

 

Things I have in mind are:

1. Crash Bar + Frame Slider

2. Oil Temp Gauge

3. Voltage Meter

4. Wind Shield

5. .........

6. .........

 

The rest all secret liaoz...wanna be the unique XJR in Singapore...now sourcing as unique parts from japan as possible.....

[chaicka]

Any good mineral engine oil to recommend to use during run-in?

Dun mind if it's expensive, juz need something good...for XJR.

[stanboy]

Any good mineral engine oil to recommend to use during run-in?

Dun mind if it's expensive, juz need something good...for XJR.

 

when u getting urs???

[casio]

Any good mineral engine oil to recommend to use during run-in?

Dun mind if it's expensive, juz need something good...for XJR.

 

Chaika,

 

Guess top box is not necessarily a priority for everybody. Diff people have diff preferences. Anyway, on the oil subject, i like to share my experience. I used shell mineral oil for the first 2 servicing which were FOC from HL. However when i went back the third time (pay this time), i changed the oil to shell synthetic. Oh boy! the bike feels good now.. i can feel the smoothness. Then again, it's me.

 

Fellow XJR owner

[chaicka]

 

when u getting urs???

 

Yo...I think I mentioned, when FX plate is out...

[chaicka]

 

Chaika,

 

Guess top box is not necessarily a priority for everybody. Diff people have diff preferences. Anyway, on the oil subject, i like to share my experience. I used shell mineral oil for the first 2 servicing which were FOC from HL. However when i went back the third time (pay this time), i changed the oil to shell synthetic. Oh boy! the bike feels good now.. i can feel the smoothness. Then again, it's me.

 

Fellow XJR owner

 

So u mean run-in dun use mineral-based engine oil?

Thought of slow speed of 60 use mineral-base engine oil to run-in...so wat u recommend? Use semi-sync right away?

[casio]

 

So u mean run-in dun use mineral-based engine oil?

Thought of slow speed of 60 use mineral-base engine oil to run-in...so wat u recommend? Use semi-sync right away?

 

Chaicka

 

I’m not saying whether running in should or should not use mineral oil. I’m just sharing my experience on the effect that my bike has after I used both mineral and synthetic oil. It is a practise by Hong Leong (HL) that they will give the newly purchased bike twice free servicing. As such, during both FOC servicing, HL used shell mineral oil.

 

However, when I went back the third time about 8000km, I got them to change the engine oil to fully synthetic oil. That’s when I felt that my bike sort of performed better and I can really feel the smoothness of the acceleration.

 

Then again, as I said… it’s my bike and that’s how I felt after the servicing.

 

Fellow XJR Owner

[chaicka]

 

Chaicka

 

I’m not saying whether running in should or should not use mineral oil. I’m just sharing my experience on the effect that my bike has after I used both mineral and synthetic oil. It is a practise by Hong Leong (HL) that they will give the newly purchased bike twice free servicing. As such, during both FOC servicing, HL used shell mineral oil.

 

However, when I went back the third time about 8000km, I got them to change the engine oil to fully synthetic oil. That’s when I felt that my bike sort of performed better and I can really feel the smoothness of the acceleration.

 

Then again, as I said… it’s my bike and that’s how I felt after the servicing.

 

Fellow XJR Owner

 

Pardon me, guess I dun get the point...

 

U are saying the first 2 x mineral oil used contributed to the smoothness of the engine later on, or u are saying the fully-sync oil is better?

 

Pardon me for asking so much...

1. How much mileage per engine oil change during run-in?

2. Shell mineral engine oil, there is only 1 type? If not, can be more specific as of which mineral oil they used?

[stanboy]

 

Yo...I think I mentioned, when FX plate is out...

 

hmmm...u intend 2 bid a no.???

[chaicka]

 

hmmm...u intend 2 bid a no.???

 

Nope, but waiting for FX plate to start...

The number I wanna bid oredi been bidded by others liaoz....

 

FX11X....The oni number I feel worth for me to bid...coz my code is always 11.

[casio]

 

Pardon me, guess I dun get the point...

 

U are saying the first 2 x mineral oil used contributed to the smoothness of the engine later on, or u are saying the fully-sync oil is better?

 

Pardon me for asking so much...

1. How much mileage per engine oil change during run-in?

2. Shell mineral engine oil, there is only 1 type? If not, can be more specific as of which mineral oil they used?

 

Chaicka,

 

No worries on asking much questions. We learn from each other. Anyway, back to the point..

 

During the first 2 FOC servicing at HL, Shell mineral oil was used to service my bike. I did not ask for it to be changed into fully synthetic oil because I had to top up the difference if I wish to do so. But when I went back the 3rd time, I got them to change it to fully synthetic because the difference of both oil was $20. It was after the 3rd servicing that I felt my bike performs better and smoother.

 

In short, to me, I felt fully synthetic oil suits the bike better. Not only it’s smoother, it also reduced the engine heat better than mineral oil. I find it particularly good on the bike because the cooling system of the bike depends on the engine oil. Therefore, the better the oil, the lesser the heat you will get at your thigh.

 

The first servicing is at 1000km whilst the second is at 3000km. I can’t help with the type of oil because I basically just let the mechanic at HL do the servicing. Your rpm should be kept below 5000 during the first 1000km. There after, you can increase it bit by bit. Maybe 6000 the most for another 1000km. But I guess it would be better for the engine if you break in gently. Individual preference.

 

Fellow XJR Owner

[chaicka]

 

Chaicka,

 

No worries on asking much questions. We learn from each other. Anyway, back to the point..

 

During the first 2 FOC servicing at HL, Shell mineral oil was used to service my bike. I did not ask for it to be changed into fully synthetic oil because I had to top up the difference if I wish to do so. But when I went back the 3rd time, I got them to change it to fully synthetic because the difference of both oil was $20. It was after the 3rd servicing that I felt my bike performs better and smoother.

 

In short, to me, I felt fully synthetic oil suits the bike better. Not only it’s smoother, it also reduced the engine heat better than mineral oil. I find it particularly good on the bike because the cooling system of the bike depends on the engine oil. Therefore, the better the oil, the lesser the heat you will get at your thigh.

 

The first servicing is at 1000km whilst the second is at 3000km. I can’t help with the type of oil because I basically just let the mechanic at HL do the servicing. Your rpm should be kept below 5000 during the first 1000km. There after, you can increase it bit by bit. Maybe 6000 the most for another 1000km. But I guess it would be better for the engine if you break in gently. Individual preference.

 

Fellow XJR Owner

 

Well, thanks...never run-in a big bike b4...so wondering if bigger bike run-in the same as smaller bikers...

 

Hmm...I was wondering. Mineral oil dun perform as well as synthetic ones, but then, during initial 1 to 2 run-in, it is always recommended to use minerals cause it gives maximum protection/lubrication and the engine is at its high wear and tear period....

 

If from the very start use full-sync, I bet the engine wun have been as smooth as it is now. The 2 times mineral oil used could have conditioned the engine, thus when u use the fully sync, the true performance finally unleashed.....

 

That's how I feel...

[DAni3L]

During the first 2 FOC servicing at HL, Shell mineral oil was used to service my bike. I did not ask for it to be changed into fully synthetic oil because I had to top up the difference if I wish to do so. But when I went back the 3rd time, I got them to change it to fully synthetic because the difference of both oil was $20.

 

But last week i when for my first servicing and the lady in the office told me that they will charge mineral oil at $8/L leh... And i realised that the warranty booklet says FREE SERVICING.. with fine prints "This coupon entitles you to FREE ADJUSTMENT and Lub svc. Oil, grease and other materials supplied are chargeable"

 

So need to pay anot?????

[LollyPoP]

free servicing = free workmanship...

another way of fooling ard...

[jleo]

During the first 2 FOC servicing at HL, Shell mineral oil was used to service my bike. I did not ask for it to be changed into fully synthetic oil because I had to top up the difference if I wish to do so. But when I went back the 3rd time, I got them to change it to fully synthetic because the difference of both oil was $20.

 

But last week i when for my first servicing and the lady in the office told me that they will charge mineral oil at $8/L leh... And i realised that the warranty booklet says FREE SERVICING.. with fine prints "This coupon entitles you to FREE ADJUSTMENT and Lub svc. Oil, grease and other materials supplied are chargeable"

 

So need to pay anot?????

 

Hmmm.....Didnt need to pay a single cent..... Changed the engine n final gear oil with that as well too......