SBF Silverwings / HOM Cafe 2012

[catzilla]

Hi Scooby, the point that u mentioned:

 

1. the bike is heavy and handling needs more tact i don quite understand but i suppose u mean need more reaction time?

 

2.And how does the hyperpro fork spring improve handling eg: make the front lighter? Im not very tech inclined so kinda need a layman term explanation. Can provide me something brief for a tech-tard? Whats the cost of the fork spring on an average?

 

3. Btw is the Engine Brake heavy for S.Wing? I tried S4 and the engine brake quite ok.

 

4. I read some posts about servicing and aside from the regular E.O / Oil Filter change, is the belt roller uclip things that i have to only bother about? battery + rectifier stuffs should be able to last pretty long without much attention right?

 

5. Is there anything on the S.Wing thats very thief-friendly? Like the S4 suspensions that resembles naked megan fox where peeps like to touch during the wee hours.

[SW9000]

1. Bike slightly longer and much heavier than S4, so pushing, cornering, u-turning, etc need practice.

 

2. Hyperpro will stiffen the forks and improve handling/cornering. The stock fork spring a bit soft. Cost abt $240.

 

3. Engine brake... very minimal.

 

4. Belt & rollers can change around 30K++ km. That's about 1.5 years of travel for some ppl. Batt and rectifier are as other bikes.

 

5. So few SW... so not many ppl need to steal and replace.

[scoobydoo]

SW9000 has answered but allow me to fill in with more data

Hi Scooby, the point that u mentioned:

 

1. the bike is heavy and handling needs more tact i don quite understand but i suppose u mean need more reaction time?

dry weight of S4 is about 170kg while SW is 228kg, a substantial difference of >50kg. with longer body and smaller wheels, SW's turning circle is larger and cannot kup corner like S4.

2.And how does the hyperpro fork spring improve handling eg: make the front lighter? Im not very tech inclined so kinda need a layman term explanation. Can provide me something brief for a tech-tard? Whats the cost of the fork spring on an average?

cost of the hyperpro is about $230 include installation at Motoworld, but needs to wait about few months for shipment to arrive

3. Btw is the Engine Brake heavy for S.Wing? I tried S4 and the engine brake quite ok.

engine brake is there, but may be reduced using aftermarket products such as PA2, VS, RevTec, etc

4. I read some posts about servicing and aside from the regular E.O / Oil Filter change, is the belt roller uclip things that i have to only bother about? battery + rectifier stuffs should be able to last pretty long without much attention right?

regular servicing involves mainly EO & filter change, cost depends on EO used and drain cycle. i change my EO/filter every 5k kms using motul 7100 10W40 ($22/L) and stock oil filter. is use cheaper EO and change about 7k kms, maintenance cost will be lower.

 

5. Is there anything on the S.Wing thats very thief-friendly? Like the S4 suspensions that resembles naked megan fox where peeps like to touch during the wee hours.

technically, many things can be removed easily using some basic tools. but there're aren't much cases since SW community still rather small here.QUOTE]

[catzilla]

hey thanks for the info guys .... should have a general idea of those tricky issues on the S.Wing now. Btw, i live in the north area kinda convenient to travel east but not west any shop recommend for sevicing S.Wing in ubi or nearby? Do u guys grab spares from FJT then find mechanic or go to a certain shop as a one-stop servicing?

[paithorn]

Today spotted SW group having "illegal gathering"...... Must get Sensible to arrest them liao.... hehe

[SW9000]

Kana caught red-handed by Paithorn and family.

 

Last minute silent mob to Bukit Indah makan sushi and buy disc.

Too bad raining so cannot wash and polish bike.

[paithorn]

Dun play play... my Radar damn solid one! Haha...

 

Got buy moon cake boh? I bought some - very nice!

[SW9000]

BETONG Trip (Last Meeting)

Date: 10 Sep (Thursday)

Time to meet: 7pm

Place to meet: Rail Mall

Those interested can join us too (awol from 1 night class also welcome)

 

To Confirm

1. Add Cameron Highland or not?

2. Finalise items & $$ to bring, etc.

[SW9000]

Dun play play... my Radar damn solid one! Haha...

 

Got buy moon cake boh? I bought some - very nice!

 

So many Brands & types, dono which one is good.

[SW9000]

Bukit Indah Massage:

Foot Massage 60 mins - rm50

 

Traditional Thai Massage:

60 mins - rm75

90 mins - rm85

120 mins - rm98

[silverwing73]

Just came back from jb via woodland custom. Record time for me, only 40 mins. Anyway, there is now 3 grades of petrol in jb. 95 at ringgit 1.75, 97 at ringgit 1.80 till 1 sept. After which it will rise to ringgit 2.00. V power remain the same at ringgit 2.15

[paithorn]

Bukit Indah Massage:

Foot Massage 60 mins - rm50

 

Traditional Thai Massage:

60 mins - rm75

90 mins - rm85

120 mins - rm98

 

For this month only at Bt Indah.... RM75 for 90 min Thai massage... I just went...hehe

[paithorn]

So many Brands & types, dono which one is good.

 

Tai Thong is good. Got low sugar ones. Lavender cake shop ones are nice too.

[SW9000]

Tai Thong is good. Got low sugar ones. Lavender cake shop ones are nice too.

 

Going in again on 13 Sep....

For bike wash/polish and then will buy some moon cakes.

[HelmetBOX1605198525]

BETONG Trip (Last Meeting)

Date: 10 Sep (Thursday)

Time to meet: 7pm

Place to meet: Rail Mall

Those interested can join us too (awol from 1 night class also welcome)

 

To Confirm

1. Add Cameron Highland or not?

2. Finalise items & $$ to bring, etc.

 

haha.. thanks ar... cannot la.. lol..

[hilfiger]

Hi all,

 

Is it true that both the air screws' stock positions are exactly 2 turns out from fully-closed positions? Can anyone confirm?

Edited August 26, 2009 by hilfiger

[SW9000]

Hi all,

 

Is it true that both the air screws' stock positions are exactly 2 turns out from fully-closed positions? Can anyone confirm?

 

No no. All are different.

But it is a good starting point if you already messed up your readings...

 

If bike have problem reaching high speed, then might need to lower the turns a bit.

If bike sluggish at low end, chances are the fuel is too rich (can check spark plugs too)and should turn the screw out.

 

my 2 cents.

[SW9000]

hmm... my Hyperpro is here.

Wonder should I try tune the forks again (for Betong) or wait out till next year when time for fork oil change?

Hand itchy... hehehe.

[scoobydoo]

hmm... my Hyperpro is here.

Wonder should I try tune the forks again (for Betong) or wait out till next year when time for fork oil change?

Hand itchy... hehehe.

lai liow ha... how about K&N?

why not use both the hyperpro and K&N for betong so can enjoy the twists-m-turns better

 

just to temp u a little more... my reserve blinker came on this morning at 313.6km on odometer (think could be better if not for 2 mornings of traffic jams along PIE); this means i'm getting >25km/L again on current setting of 1.8T, still enjoying smooth accelerations from K&N

[SW9000]

Wah lao eh.

Better than my stock filter liao.

So confirmed... that HelmetBox's low FC is becos of his stronger wrist and not due to his K & N. hahaha.

 

Will try the Hyperpro again when I find the fork oil I want..

[HelmetBOX1605198525]

Wah lao eh.

Better than my stock filter liao.

So confirmed... that HelmetBox's low FC is becos of his stronger wrist and not due to his K & N. hahaha.

 

Will try the Hyperpro again when I find the fork oil I want..

 

you nvn see scooby said smooth acceleration mine is fast acceleration mah..:angel:

[SW9000]

btw, K & N service interval how long huh?

20k?

50k?

 

Website says 50k MILES.

Which means... 80km for normal roads or 50km for slight dirty roads.

Edited August 27, 2009 by SW9000

[HelmetBOX1605198525]

btw, K & N service interval how long huh?

20k?

50k?

 

you sianz then take out and wash lor.. aahah..

cannot remember how long liao.. but usually i will wash at 20k

[SW9000]

 

i'm getting >25km/L again on current setting of 1.8T, still enjoying smooth accelerations from K&N

 

1.8T is about the same as your original stock airfilter setting, right?

[HelmetBOX1605198525]

1.8T is about the same as your original stock airfilter setting, right?

 

then mine is how many turn??

lol...