SBF Silverwings / HOM Cafe 2012

[Fazli]

Just finished tightening….

 

Tighten wat sia...? By any chance can tell me why my moving off rpm now from 2.5k rpm now move off at 3k rpm?

[TitanicLexus]

Just informed by NTUC motor insurance, my bike this year is over 5 yr old, cannot buy comprehensive insurance, only 3rd party fire n theft.. Anyone know other insurance do the same? If so, then I no need chk ard liao!!

[scoobydoo]

Avoid R8 if necessary. If no choice, then travel a a leisure pace. 120km/h is NOT a leisure ride. Too stressful for the eyes to keep track of what's around at such high speed.

agree... it was a tiring ride that taxes lots on concentration

lots of potholes, pebbles "carpet", and some monkeys and dogs to lookout for.

[scoobydoo]

Just informed by NTUC motor insurance, my bike this year is over 5 yr old, cannot buy comprehensive insurance, only 3rd party fire n theft.. Anyone know other insurance do the same? If so, then I no need chk ard liao!!

try calling looi's... think AXA or AIA (now called chartis) may take, but likely require bike survey.

[scoobydoo]

Tighten wat sia...? By any chance can tell me why my moving off rpm now from 2.5k rpm now move off at 3k rpm?

few questions...

 

Q1: was it like that when you bought the bike, or only happen recently (with everything unchanged)?

if only occur recently, then needs servicing... could be slippage, possibly due to any or combination of:

* worn belt slips when it can't hold the variate plates properly

* worn clutch pads can't "bite" the bell face tight enough to turn the gears/wheel, thus require higher rpm to generate the required (stronger) grip

* dirty clutch assembly impedes the necessary frictions between the various "grips"

* clogs at clutch pegs' pivot points impedes the pegs ability to "swing outwards", usually due to hardened dirt

* etc.

 

Q2: did you change the torque springs to aftermarket ones recently?

stiffer (aka stronger) springs require higher rpm for clutch to "bike" the bell for moving off. some SWingers changed the springs for better pickup.

[Fazli]

No changes or mods yet. So I guess could be dirty transmission or worn clutch pads cos I still have an estimate of about 15k km to my belting...

[scoobydoo]

belt wise, genuine honda stock belt can last 30,000 km if rider is not a "whacker"; one of our ex-kakis (now disappeared from radar liow) changed his after some 45,000 km.

15,000 km usage is unlikely to be very worn unless previous owner rides the SW like a GP bike. i changed my belt at around 20,000km (still in very good condition) together with rollers and u-shoe... the so called "3-in-1"

 

may wanna consider a strip-down servicing/cleaning for your transmission system, including the clutch assembly... consider look for ah choong (AC Motor) or ah hwa (Future) or ah cheun (K&T)

[Fazli]

belt wise, genuine honda stock belt can last 30,000 km if rider is not a "whacker"; one of our ex-kakis (now disappeared from radar liow) changed his after some 45,000 km.

15,000 km usage is unlikely to be very worn unless previous owner rides the SW like a GP bike. i changed my belt at around 20,000km (still in very good condition) together with rollers and u-shoe... the so called "3-in-1"

 

may wanna consider a strip-down servicing/cleaning for your transmission system, including the clutch assembly... consider look for ah choong (AC Motor) or ah hwa (Future) or ah cheun (K&T)

 

Ok... Thanks scooby. I think will head down to Future to get my transmission checked. Suspect its my clutch...

[whyzee]

Ya. Very headache ride. Do it once n tats it liao. Nxt time if wanna do, stay one night in genting or go Kuantan from Gua Musang..

[confusehaha]

belt wise, genuine honda stock belt can last 30,000 km if rider is not a "whacker"; one of our ex-kakis (now disappeared from radar liow) changed his after some 45,000 km.

15,000 km usage is unlikely to be very worn unless previous owner rides the SW like a GP bike. i changed my belt at around 20,000km (still in very good condition) together with rollers and u-shoe... the so called "3-in-1"

 

may wanna consider a strip-down servicing/cleaning for your transmission system, including the clutch assembly... consider look for ah choong (AC Motor) or ah hwa (Future) or ah cheun (K&T)

 

bro scooby, now started i realised sometimes there's a strong rubber burning smell coming from my transmission and tire area.. do i need to be aware of any issue? belting? clutch?

[yogi]

Gd dae ppl.. my trip meter 'oni' recorded 300+ km... anybody beat dat? Stil no news fr the 2 yet?

[Scarab]

The ride not too bad la...kinda long nia...Enjoyed my goldwing flying in the air, almost ended up in the ditch when it started to rain - so almost join the few SG vehicles involved in the few accidents along the way. Back in one piece...that's most important for me.

[MaIkEr]

Just finished bathing...

 

Wah. A 12-hr ride session today. Very tiring going through the trunk roads chasing after the chiongsters.

Some more swimming most of the way back to GP.

 

My humble opinion?

Avoid R8 if necessary. If no choice, then travel a a leisure pace. 120km/h is NOT a leisure ride. Too stressful for the eyes to keep track of what's around at such high speed.

I didn't get so tired even after Fraser Hill ride passing through Bentong. I was traveling at 90-100km/h

 

The rest are safely back except Ah Ho and Marcus haven't report in yet.

 

just back! in SBF:p reporting in now. was a bumpy ride up cameron & certain part of r8. heart pain siah. down camerons was fun, especially with sw9000 leading. chain of event:

1200-found marcus. drinking coffee 10mins from where we split.join him.1230-proceed.1400-decided to break since we were already at the shell nearest betong town exit. 1500-lost & overshot into kl. 1630-lunch @ seremban, 1730-nshw heavy downpour! took shelter. 1830- press on.

2200-supper@ gp. 2330-home.

[yogi]

just back! in SBF:p reporting in now. was a bumpy ride up cameron & certain part of r8. heart pain siah. down camerons was fun, especially with sw9000 leading. chain of event:

1200-found marcus. drinking coffee 10mins from where we split.join him.1230-proceed.1400-decided to break since we were already at the shell nearest betong town exit. 1500-lost & overshot into kl. 1630-lunch @ seremban, 1730-nshw heavy downpour! took shelter. 1830- press on.

2200-supper@ gp. 2330-home.

 

WOW!! 2330!!!

i was shagged out aready @ 1930..

[whyzee]

Sorry Maiker, should have let you know earlier we were in the shopping mall next to the petrol station.

 

For me, the roads are ok, but just riding a bit too long for me with that helmet problem.

 

But I believe, after this ride, everyone's endurance would have went up. April will go up with much lesser fatigue!

[whyzee]

just back! in SBF:p reporting in now. was a bumpy ride up cameron & certain part of r8. heart pain siah. down camerons was fun, especially with sw9000 leading. chain of event:

1200-found marcus. drinking coffee 10mins from where we split.join him.1230-proceed.1400-decided to break since we were already at the shell nearest betong town exit. 1500-lost & overshot into kl. 1630-lunch @ seremban, 1730-nshw heavy downpour! took shelter. 1830- press on.

2200-supper@ gp. 2330-home.

 

1830 then leave Seremban? We were at Ayer Keroh til 1730... I thought you guys will be there. No wonder cant find you guys. Tot and assume you already ciao back SG liao.

[yogi]

The ride not too bad la...kinda long nia...Enjoyed my goldwing flying in the air, almost ended up in the ditch when it started to rain - so almost join the few SG vehicles involved in the few accidents along the way. Back in one piece...that's most important for me.

 

while i was in the heavy downpour.. i was tinking... wth am i doing in this rain a nong nong way fr hm.. i miss my bed

[Uncle]

while i was in the heavy downpour.. i was tinking... wth am i doing in this rain a nong nong way fr hm.. i miss my bed

 

sounds like NS...

[Uncle]

Just ordered the Morgan Carbtune Pro and Colortune Pro. May need help when they arrive.

 

Mat I know where to buy the seat gas spring? Part is Showa 7G25. Bike shops suggest to buy at car shops but where?

 

Just arrived. Still wondering how they can air mail the parcel of 1.3kg at 3 sterling pounds when our cheapest rates for a 0.5kg vPOSTEurope is $35.50 and Singpost Air Parcel to UK is $36. We are getting ripped of!!!

 

Any advice on the gas spring?

Edited February 27, 2012 by Uncle

[Fazli]

Just arrived. Still wondering how they can air mail the parcel of 1.3kg at 3 sterling pounds when our cheapest rates for a 0.5kg vPOSTEurope is $35.50 and Singpost Air Parcel to UK is $36. We are getting ripped of!!!

 

Any advice on the gas spring?

 

You intend to order the shocks for the seat? From which online store and how much?

[Uncle]

You intend to order the shocks for the seat? From which online store and how much?

 

Preference is to buy locally. At least if have problems, can go back for help. I've not been able to find a reasonable online store for the gas springs yet.

[Fusionjaz]

Tighten wat sia...?

 

Tighten any loose bolts and nuts after the long ride. Hehe, the usual post-ride check.

[whyzee]

Photo album up on FB.

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150585747911847.377946.650186846&type=3&l=94a2c5e0a9

[MaIkEr]

Sorry Maiker, should have let you know earlier we were in the shopping mall next to the petrol station.

 

For me, the roads are ok, but just riding a bit too long for me with that helmet problem.

 

But I believe, after this ride, everyone's endurance would have went up. April will go up with much lesser fatigue!

 

act. roughly I know we are suppose to have makan at the shopping mall. but we thought there is another mall further down. no fault of yours, worry not.

 

my helmet also gave me prob. pressing hard against my ears. from 100+km already cannot take it. now still sore! rule of the thumb: don't wear new helmet for long dist.

[MaIkEr]

The ride not too bad la...kinda long nia...Enjoyed my goldwing flying in the air, almost ended up in the ditch when it started to rain - so almost join the few SG vehicles involved in the few accidents along the way. Back in one piece...that's most important for me.

 

never knew the goldwing can go so fast and furious! eye opener.