SBF Silverwings / HOM Cafe 2012

[CCK]

i got my transmission assembly (front n rear) cleaned swee swee for about half of what you paid:

+ cleaning of assembly cover (used petrol to clear away stubborn dirt n blow dry)

+ remove variator & rollers for cleaning, check/grease rollers n roller ramps

+ remove belt, blow clean & checking

+ unmount clutch assembly and remove clutch pegs for cleaning

+ check/clean clutch pads, clean/grease pivots

+ wash/blow dry/check clutch bell

+ finally, put everything back

 

only complaint is mech "tok tok tok" too many times when tightening the front variator and clutch assembly nuts... my heart is like kok kok kok during each tok will tell mech not to do so next time

bike response felt really good after that... plan to do this every 10k

 

a bottle of reasonably branded/good gear oil costs about $10, thus $20 to change dunno what oil is not abit much... abit exorbitant.

 

Bro, care to share which shop?

[scoobydoo]

KC... 3500¢ ... ah aik did the job

IMO its worth every ¢

[scoobydoo]

Hi, Will probably be collecting bike next week.

Anything to look out for when collecting bike?

peng yiu... u owe me kopi ok... specially dug this 1.5yrs ago old post up for you

 

simple checklist

 

before accepting bike and riding out, suggest you do thorough physical condition check on the bike. although there's a 1 year warranty, but returning to get it fixed will take time and cause many inconvenience

 

+ go round bike to make sure no scratches on body/paintwork/wind shield (heard quite often at pillion's handle bar area). if got scratches, insist on replacement. if shop say no stock or replace later, better to get black-n-white written down

+ test all lights... nornal/high headlights, passing light/switch, signal lights, brake lights, underseat cabin light, rear number plate light, etc

+ test horn working

+ test IU working by putting in cash card

+ test both keys can start bike (if under loan, gets only 1 key)

+ test both keys can open/lock seat & left lockable compartment

+ make sure the blue indicator light don’t light up during crank start (indicates battery problem)

+ make sure electronics don’t “restart” (system check) during crank start (possible sign of weak battery)

+ make sure the blue indicator light don’t appear during crank start

+ check odometer reading is reasonable (new bike cannot have travelled many Ks)

+ check engine idle revolutions is stable (cannot be up-n-down) and not too high (stock setting usually initial start around 1.7k, warmed around 1.3k)

+ listen for abnormal sound from transmission & clutch/gear area when idling

+ rev engine a bit while on main stand and listen for abnormal sound from engine, transmission & clutch/gear area

+ test engine cut-off when side-stand is put down and via kill switch

+ check tool kit is there, below seat

+ mechanic to measure tyres' air pressures, increase rear pressure according to manual

+ check tyres "birthday", shouldn’t be >2 years tyres unless ex-stock bikes

+ test hand brake working

+ check engine oil level, ask mechanic to "teach" you how to carry out routine eo check

+ check front/rear brake fluid levels

+ check coolant level

+ once on the road, immediately test effectiveness of brakes

 

remember to ask for all the things you're supposed to get... e.g. owner's manual, tool kit, spare keys (if any), insurance certificate/receipt, official purchase receipt from shop, any black-n-white for replacements or promises, etc.

 

remember to register your warranty within 1 month of purchase, previously if register online can get extra 3 months warranty from boon siew

 

few days later comp, you should receive letter from LTA stating details of the bike (e.g. reg nos, chasis nos, engine nos, coe, etc) and that you're the legal owner of the bike. if you didn't get that, call shop to enquire.

 

recommended:

have a total of 3 keys if you intend to go for overseas trips; 1 permanently at home, 1 for use & 1 as standby when riding outside Sg. in case loose all keys while overseas, still got 1 key at home. changing whole ignition set is very expensive. usually can bargain for lower price if u buy bike from shop, i got mine for $35 each (include programming). some shops charge higher, read this thread on keys for HISS

 

 

personal advise:

the SW is a long-n-heavy maxi-scoot, so its handling mechanics (e.g. CG, turning circle, balance, stopping distance, etc) is different from your current road bike, cruiser, scrambler, etc. biggest advise to a new SW rider is "do not attempt to man-handle or muscle the ¼ ton beast"... once it tilts to a certain angle, it is almost impossible to wrestle the ¼ ton metal-n-plastic back upright. some SWingers drop their bike within weeks of riding, record is within hours from collection

 

[scoobydoo]

see you guys tomorrow http://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/Transports/bike-038.gif

 

remember to bring:

. yourself!!!

. passport & Mys immi white card

. cash card (Sg immi) & touch-n-go or small Rm (Mys immi)

. ringgits for petrol, makan n shopping

. proper riding gears

. raincoat (quite likely to rain)

 

 

1D Jason Bay/Pengerang Seafood/A&W Trip

Date: 14/11/2009 (Sat)

Time: 8.15am onwards

(no overnight Visa required!!!)

 

8.15am: meet at GP Petronas (there're seats inside), gazz up & admin

(kindly do not plan for a 8.00am arrival at tuas checkpoint thinking to clear tuas/msia immi and still arrive on time; expect the usual sat morning peak hour jams hor)

 

if you are late, please call or SMS me. else we will depart on time at 8.30am and assume you 放飞机

if thunderstorm or very heavy downpour, we'll decide at meetup whether to change itinerary or abandon if unsafe to proceed

 

 

Participants:

1. scoobydoo / 90112330 (organiser)

2. SW9000 (sweeper)

3. Atlantic 200

4. jsilverwing

5. infinity

6. infinity brother

7. trang

8. Robinowyong

9. scarab (pending/meet there direct)

10. whoever turns up

 

 

0815 sharp: meet at GP Petronas, gazz up & admin (fill in NOK form)

0830: set off to Perling for breakfast (18.5km)

0850: eta Perling for breakfast n kopi

0930: set off to Jason Bay for via Kota Tinggi (82km, no refill stop)

1100: eta Jason bay, free n easy blow wind, swimming... wet wet leh???

1130: coastal ride to Sungei Renggit Good Luck restaurant (76km)

1230: eta Sungei Renggit Good Luck restaurant

. . . . . . . wait for us there if not joining convoy

1230~1400: Lobster/seafood lunch

after lunch: visit Pengelih jetty (optional; 18km east)

. . . . refill? then depart for shopping

. . . . * some may choose to OTOT after settling bill

flexible return leg... can go bike wash at GP or JB if bikers choose to skip shopping/dinner, to be decide over lunch

1700~1930: Shopping & dinner (shorter if nothing much there)

1930: set off for GP Shell/Petronas (25km)

2000: eta GP Shell/Petronas... OTOT home-sweet-home

 

Good Luck Seafood Restaurant

86 jalan telok ramunia sg rengit 81620 pengerang johor

tel: 07-8263555

[scoobydoo]

I will be meeting my bro at 7am at my house there e koufu for a light breakfast first b4 gg over to tuas cp... Do you want to meet us there and move off together to tcp?

tot we stopping by perling for short breakfast?

7am too early liow, then see you inside lor

[infinity]

tot we stopping by perling for short breakfast?

7am too early liow, then see you inside lor

 

cos i need to take medicine every morning then after that will be quite hungry...

Maybe I just take somethings at home b4 gg over...

later will msg SW9000 to see if he wanna meet me and my bro to move off together to tcp.

[ah-bard]

peng yiu... u owe me kopi ok... specially dug this 1.5yrs ago old post up for you

 

simple checklist

 

before accepting bike and riding out, suggest you do thorough physical condition check on the bike. although there's a 1 year warranty, but returning to get it fixed will take time and cause many inconvenience

 

+ go round bike to make sure no scratches on body/paintwork/wind shield (heard quite often at pillion's handle bar area). if got scratches, insist on replacement. if shop say no stock or replace later, better to get black-n-white written down

+ test all lights... nornal/high headlights, passing light/switch, signal lights, brake lights, underseat cabin light, rear number plate light, etc

+ test horn working

+ test IU working by putting in cash card

+ test both keys can start bike (if under loan, gets only 1 key)

+ test both keys can open/lock seat & left lockable compartment

+ make sure the blue indicator light don’t light up during crank start (indicates battery problem)

+ make sure electronics don’t “restart” (system check) during crank start (possible sign of weak battery)

+ make sure the blue indicator light don’t appear during crank start

+ check odometer reading is reasonable (new bike cannot have travelled many Ks)

+ check engine idle revolutions is stable (cannot be up-n-down) and not too high (stock setting usually initial start around 1.7k, warmed around 1.3k)

+ listen for abnormal sound from transmission & clutch/gear area when idling

+ rev engine a bit while on main stand and listen for abnormal sound from engine, transmission & clutch/gear area

+ test engine cut-off when side-stand is put down and via kill switch

+ check tool kit is there, below seat

+ mechanic to measure tyres' air pressures, increase rear pressure according to manual

+ check tyres "birthday", shouldn’t be >2 years tyres unless ex-stock bikes

+ test hand brake working

+ check engine oil level, ask mechanic to "teach" you how to carry out routine eo check

+ check front/rear brake fluid levels

+ check coolant level

+ once on the road, immediately test effectiveness of brakes

 

remember to ask for all the things you're supposed to get... e.g. owner's manual, tool kit, spare keys (if any), insurance certificate/receipt, official purchase receipt from shop, any black-n-white for replacements or promises, etc.

 

remember to register your warranty within 1 month of purchase, previously if register online can get extra 3 months warranty from boon siew

 

few days later comp, you should receive letter from LTA stating details of the bike (e.g. reg nos, chasis nos, engine nos, coe, etc) and that you're the legal owner of the bike. if you didn't get that, call shop to enquire.

 

recommended:

have a total of 3 keys if you intend to go for overseas trips; 1 permanently at home, 1 for use & 1 as standby when riding outside Sg. in case loose all keys while overseas, still got 1 key at home. changing whole ignition set is very expensive. usually can bargain for lower price if u buy bike from shop, i got mine for $35 each (include programming). some shops charge higher, read this thread on keys for HISS

 

 

personal advise:

the SW is a long-n-heavy maxi-scoot, so its handling mechanics (e.g. CG, turning circle, balance, stopping distance, etc) is different from your current road bike, cruiser, scrambler, etc. biggest advise to a new SW rider is "do not attempt to man-handle or muscle the ¼ ton beast"... once it tilts to a certain angle, it is almost impossible to wrestle the ¼ ton metal-n-plastic back upright. some SWingers drop their bike within weeks of riding, record is within hours from collection

 

 

Ok lah...np.when i join u guys for future outings n learn more kay

 

+ make sure the blue indicator light don’t light up during crank start (indicates battery problem)

+ make sure electronics don’t “restart” (system check) during crank start (possible sign of weak battery)

+ make sure the blue indicator light don’t appear during crank start

 

don't understand what is crank start----sry me noob:shy:

 

 

I check on one-motoring...already stating details of the bike (e.g. reg nos, chasis nos, engine nos, coe, etc) and me is the legal owner of the bike.

 

So will i still get the letter from LTA ?

 

 

Bike doesnt come with IU.....so any preferred place to do it? Vicom and JIC come into my mind only

 

 

Does it comes with boon siew warranty card? cannot find any link to register warranty at boon siew site.(will ask the shop need to register etc anot)

Edited November 13, 2009 by ah-bard

[Scarab]

Sorry guys, I'm out for the trip tomorrow. Just knock off from work nia. Need to head back to office again tomorrow. Enjoy ya...

[scoobydoo]

don't understand what is crank start

 

So will i still get the letter from LTA ?

 

Bike doesnt come with IU.....so any preferred place to do it? Vicom and JIC come into my mind only

 

Does it comes with boon siew warranty card? cannot find any link to register warranty at boon siew site.(will ask the shop need to register etc anot)

sorry my ang mo no good, no good in explaining...

 

crank start = press button to start engine

 

i got my letter about 3 weeks

 

no IU? buy from B*** P********* right

most bike shops got sell, i'll go VICOM

 

warr card? get from the shop or go Boon Siew, they can give u one on the spot

[CCK]

Bros, you guys enjoy the trip tomorrow. How I wish I could join, but got a wedding to attend and help.

[synman]

Hi all, haven't been in here for quite a while. Hope to catch up with you all on one of the meet up. Cheers! Have a good trip tomorrow...

[scoobydoo]

good morning peeps

 

the floor is slippery... ride safe but be punctual... see ya

[ah-bard]

Hi...is it possible to lower the seat height? what are the ways?

[whyzee]

Hi...is it possible to lower the seat height? what are the ways?

 

only one way.. cut the foam.

[ah-bard]

only one way.. cut the foam.

 

any shop to recommend? just got my sw...but seat height abit high for me( me only 1.63m ...maybe new seat still haven't seasoned or will it stay the same?

Suspension setting 1 or 5 will give the lowest seat setting???

 

Other than that...feel sw is a good bike....very silent..just not used to parking due turning radius and footing.

Edited November 15, 2009 by ah-bard

[scoobydoo]

any shop to recommend? just got my sw...but seat height abit high for me( me only 1.63m ...maybe new seat still haven't seasoned or will it stay the same?

Suspension setting 1 or 5 will give the lowest seat setting???

 

Other than that...feel sw is a good bike....very silent..just not used to parking due turning radius and footing.

1.63??? i'm only 1.61m... no probs once you get used to it

 

seat height will remain about the same, unless you mod; slice the cushion. can go find eugene saddlery or 219 or auntie shop

 

suspension will not lower much even set to 1, which allows the whole bike to sink down a bit more with less pre-compression at the shocks, bit ride will be soft-soft bouncy machiam riding horse

[scoobydoo]

many thanks to all who participated in the trip... hope you all enjoyed the cholesterol topping up session

 

the trip started with blessings of good cool weather and that added to superb spirit among the gang despite setting off late

 

first stop, breakfast at a conveniently located kopitiam at perling; dunno about the cha-kuay-tiow but i tot the won-ton noodle was pretty good, some miscomm, but our friend still manage to get his "chilli free" noodles. good weather and smooth traffic allowed us to arrived at Jason bay in good time despite a short break along the way in after a turn. the stretch up passing kota tinggi was so nice that some forgot to follow the goup when the all important right turn towards Tg Sedilli came. many thanks to our sweeper, the "reunion" came without much delays amidst the jokes and photo sessions.

 

Jason bay is a simple place, just a beach without "b1tches" we were lucky this time round as the smallish shop was open and we manage to get some cold drinks. iced sasi plus cool sea breeze... a good break after a 1+hr morning ride. the ride down south along the coastal trunk was much better than expected, with most of the giagantic pot holes we saw last time patched up. but like the old saying goes, old one gone and new one came overall, still a very shiok stretch and we were cruising around 100kph.

 

luck was on our side when arriving at Good Luck. we managed to park in front of the restaurant at at sheltered area across the road and also didn't have to "compete" with the singaporean troopers that usually arrive by the coaches. my last makan trip to GL was such, and the lady taking our orders told us that would have been the case if we go next sat anyway, the food was yummy (IMO, its better than Jade Garden); butter-n-oil fried and suace style steam lobsters (½+½ lobsters each), HK style steam soon-hock, samba lala, wildboar meat, plain n balachan veggies, green island "malt" drinks, etc etc. shioooook only, but cannot eat too often lah

 

after filling up the cholesterol, SW9000 brought us to this confectionery where we bought the freshly made 豆沙饼 & 马蹄酥. ate some of the 马蹄酥 last night and i was like, whoa! must buy again during next visit. then we visited the pengelih customs/immigration jetty where we could arrive on ferries, but too bad, can't take our SW along on the high speed ferries.

 

the return trip was a wetty affair as we were hit by heavy downpour on the way to shopping/dinner stopover at Jusco Tebrau. robinowyong and trang had to skip this part and return earlier due to other commitments. on arrival, some were wet at the bottom (dun't think dirty hor) and someone had to change his underwear; wonder if he carry spares or simply fip it over... whahahaha. time to change the rain pants liow lah if you're a fan of japanese anime, harris bookshop (popular at My) is one place you shouldn't miss, a wide collection is available. after shopping and KFC dinner, the rain resided we headed back via tuas, stopping by RSA GP for teh tarik. OMG! my stomach was like overfilled and those fellas can still put more satay the trip ended about 9+pm and it was OTOT after the last petrol stop at esso/shell.

 

hope all enjoyed the makan and touring

 

some pics here http://s692.photobucket.com/albums/vv287/josephsbs/Pengerang%20Trip%20Nov%202009/?albumview=grid

[867k]

any shop to recommend? just got my sw...but seat height abit high for me( me only 1.63m ...maybe new seat still haven't seasoned or will it stay the same?

Suspension setting 1 or 5 will give the lowest seat setting???

 

Other than that...feel sw is a good bike....very silent..just not used to parking due turning radius and footing.

 

There was this fellow here last time who have the same problem like you.

He went to have his seat form cut but regretted after that.

He complained that the seat become very hard, butt pain.

 

I also about the same height as you. The only problem that I faced last time is reversing, need lots of leg work. But it will tone up your calf nicely.

[trang]

Hi all ......... enjoyed the ride and the lobsters. Think we all had fun (less the return leg where it rain)!

 

Scoobydoo Chairman, Thanks for organising!

[infinity]

Yup had a very enjoyable trip with you guys...

 

Although this is my brother first virgin trip up north, he enjoy it very much though was quite tiring for the both of us (Project LED the night b4 till 2am for his bike)

 

Weather was good except the return part.

Food was great

Road condition not too bad.

 

Hope to go riding with u guys again soon

 

The next trip my bro sw will be ready with all his blink blink and ......... cos yesterday night............. till all his led up liao and now very bright hahaha

[ah-bard]

There was this fellow here last time who have the same problem like you.

He went to have his seat form cut but regretted after that.

He complained that the seat become very hard, butt pain.

 

I also about the same height as you. The only problem that I faced last time is reversing, need lots of leg work. But it will tone up your calf nicely.

 

scared of regretting too....tink gonna ride for some time b4 deciding. Actually footing wise is same as my kup...just that SW weight make me nervous.

[infinity]

scared of regretting too....tink gonna ride for some time b4 deciding. Actually footing wise is same as my kup...just that SW weight make me nervous.

 

U will get use to it soon

[Sâundless]

scared of regretting too....tink gonna ride for some time b4 deciding. Actually footing wise is same as my kup...just that SW weight make me nervous.

 

From my experience, My X9 also weight 200++... Put both leg down @ all times.... as the wind blow you might down the bike if you never balance properly....

 

Once it start to tilt, try to put back... else just gentle let it lay down....

It just a matter of getting used to the weight.... else how we upgrade to class 2 bike????

[infinity]

From my experience, My X9 also weight 200++... Put both leg down @ all times.... as the wind blow you might down the bike if you never balance properly....

 

Once it start to tilt, try to put back... else just gentle let it lay down....

It just a matter of getting used to the weight.... else how we upgrade to class 2 bike????

 

Some class 2 bike are even lighter then sw :angel:

[Sâundless]

Some class 2 bike are even lighter then sw :angel:

For those who ride a SW.... i don`t think will upgrade to a sport bike bah....

Either is another scoot/tourer... like Tmax, FJR, FZ1, STX, BMW,TDM, Versys?

except for BMW, the rest is near to SW weight or heavier....

 

Maybe case like me going to a fazer next... which is lighter....