SBF Silverwings / HOM Cafe 2012

[scoobydoo]

ride safe guys

 

enjoy the flag planting... remember to wear sufficient protection while riding/driving hor

[scoobydoo]

sharing a post in another thread

 

Today newspaper also states that bike shops are desperately trying to sell off their Euro I bikes before the dateline (in Oct?). How is this going to affect the COE?

 

Quote for last year's source:

http://yourhealth.asiaone.com/content/singapore-rolls-out-plan-make-roads-less-polluted

 

IMO, this could be a major reason why COE prices are shooting up in recent months.

Dealers are frantically trying to secure COEs so that they could sell their existing stock of Euro I machines. Once the Euro III emission standard kicks in (scheduled in Oct 2014), all their Euro I leftover stocks can't be sold/registered in Singapore market any more. Although the dealers may still export those bikes to alternative markets, they'ld probably sustain substantial loss as compared to selling those machines here.

 

http://ride.asiaone.com/news/general/story/delay-sought-stricter-m-cycle-emission-standards

... the Singapore Motorcycle Trade Association sent a letter to the National Environment Agency (NEA) to request either a six-month grace period or for new standards to take effect only in June next year. - See more at: http://ride.asiaone.com/news/general/story/delay-sought-stricter-m-cycle-emission-standards#sthash.OojVUysT.dpuf

 

Just guessing... I think the motorcycle market may become quite chaotic when it comes to the penultimate month before Euro I bikes can't be registered anymore.

Will the dealers start slashing machine price to minimise loss? Possible, but don't expect angpow type discounts.

Will they subsidise buyers for the COEs to help clear the "poison" stock? Possible, but don't expect few Ks subsidies as their loss for lapsing a Cat D COE is only $200.

My best guess would be the dealers may roll out "clearance" promotions using package deals... but deals shall unlikely be near the recoverable costs (exporting and TCOE loss).

 

Cat D (motorcycle & scooters) TCOE has to be registered within 6 months, after which it will lapse and bid deposit of $200 will be forfeited.

 

 

• COEs bid in Categories A, B and D are valid for 6 months, while COEs in Categories C and E are valid for 3 months ("Temporary COE"). If the Temporary COE (TCOE) successfully bid for the registration of vehicle is not utilised by its expiry date, the TCOE will lapse and its full bid deposit [ie. $200 for Category D and $10,000 (or $5,000 for bid applications during the COE bidding exercises conducted from October 2009 to September 2010) for Categories A, B, C and E] forfeited.
  

http://www.onemotoring.com.sg/publish/onemotoring/en/lta_information_guidelines/buy_a_new_vehicle/bid_coe.html

 

 

Just guessing

[Mark Yeow]

Was going through some of my old solo-ride photos... and suddenly the urge to re-visit:

 

I-City in Klang (near KL)

 

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Fo Guang Shan

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woah.. im really envious of your travel photos! Kudos!

[abcdef]

Hi all... when i pump air for sliverwing, front pressure 210 back 250.. once i plug in the handle to the tyre needle, the air will force handle out. The value will also be higher than my default setting. Y har

[SW9000]

A. Pump only when tire is cold, ie only travelled a short distance.

B. Not all petrol station pump are accurate. Bring along a tire pressure gauge.

[SW9000]

A. Pump only when tire is cold, ie only travelled a short distance.

B. Not all petrol station pump are accurate. Bring along a tire pressure gauge.

[CBR_1000]

Hi all, just got myself a used swt400 with 57k mileage on it. There seem to be some metal scraping sound coming from rear wheel when i reverse. Abit bothered by it, intend to send for servicing. Need advice on what to service/ recommeneed shop and how much $$$?. If previous owner in this forum can pm me, white color bought from BP. Thanks all

[confusehaha]

That is probably the sound from the worn clutch assembly bearing. Damage will be approximately $50 from ac motor. will advice you to get it done asap to prevent damage to ur final drive shaft.

 

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[SW9000]

Sometimes... the worn bearing will also damage the driven shaft. Hmm, that will cost $250 above, provided there are parts available.

[SW9000]

Recruiting for Betong ride in May 14 for Vesak prayer.

[Jupiter9002]

You are recruiting farmer to plant flag ... right ?

[SW9000]

Farmers don't plant flags. Only brave warriors do. In many countries, they plant together in team level. We haven't reached that stage of confidence yet.

[CBR_1000]

That is probably the sound from the worn clutch assembly bearing. Damage will be approximately $50 from ac motor. will advice you to get it done asap to prevent damage to ur final drive shaft.

 

Sent from my LG-P875 using Tapatalk

 

 

Sometimes... the worn bearing will also damage the driven shaft. Hmm, that will cost $250 above, provided there are parts available.

 

alright, will visit bikeshop soon. thanks bros

[CBR_1000]

noticed my bike FC is in the range of 21~22km/L , riding at speed of 80-100km/h . is this considered high? as i read some of you guys can get 26-27km/L

[SW9000]

New bike or old?

Old Jap model drink more petrol.

FJS or SWT400 are ard 23-25 km/l.

[CBR_1000]

New bike or old?

Old Jap model drink more petrol.

FJS or SWT400 are ard 23-25 km/l.

Mine 2nd hand SWT400 reg in 2010.

[CBR_1000]

New bike or old?

Old Jap model drink more petrol.

FJS or SWT400 are ard 23-25 km/l.

Mine 2nd hand SWT400 reg in 2010.

[Jupiter9002]

My route to office have lots of traffic light ... I can only hit 19 to 21. If highway, 25 achievable ...

[CBR_1000]

My route to office have lots of traffic light ... I can only hit 19 to 21. If highway, 25 achievable ...

what speed u riding at highway to achieve 25? anything I can do to improve FC other than riding slow? I tried riding 80km/h at highway only managed 22.5km/l

[Jupiter9002]

Cant remember ... you can play around when you are in highway. I guess around 90 to 100 km/h.

SW9000 have a record of that, but now hiding that away .. haha ...

[scoobydoo]

what speed u riding at highway to achieve 25? anything I can do to improve FC other than riding slow? I tried riding 80km/h at highway only managed 22.5km/l

other than the bike, FC depends a lot on the rider's pattern, especially when moving off or accelerating/overtaking.

if you regularly "burst out from the gates like race stallions", FC is likely to suffer even if you ride slowly when hitting the highway.

 

my 2006 manufactured FJS is still giving me around 24km/l partly due to my gentle riding, apart from the main fact that i travel mostly on highways to-n-fro work... imagine linking Jurong West-PIE-KPE-ECP-Marine Parade, then Marine Parade-ECP-MCE-WCH-PIE-Jurong West.

 

some things you may consider to improve FC...

* tame the wrist stallion

* clean the fuel injector using cleaning agents such as FP60, STP FI Cleaner, etc.

* synchronise the air screw

* make sure transmission (both drive and driven/clutch) are in good conditions

* make sure tyres are properly inflated (under-inflated tyres are bad for fuel efficiency)

* don't use too heavy motor oils, Honda recommended 10w40

 

another debatable item is to use an after-market voltage stabiliser, e.g. pivot, power abuser, etc.

many of us are using (including meself) but whether it works is for you to find out

 

cheers

[SGGH]

other than the bike, FC depends a lot on the rider's pattern, especially when moving off or accelerating/overtaking.

if you regularly "burst out from the gates like race stallions", FC is likely to suffer even if you ride slowly when hitting the highway.

 

my 2006 manufactured FJS is still giving me around 24km/l partly due to my gentle riding, apart from the main fact that i travel mostly on highways to-n-fro work... imagine linking Jurong West-PIE-KPE-ECP-Marine Parade, then Marine Parade-ECP-MCE-WCH-PIE-Jurong West.

 

some things you may consider to improve FC...

* tame the wrist stallion

* clean the fuel injector using cleaning agents such as FP60, STP FI Cleaner, etc.

* synchronise the air screw

* make sure transmission (both drive and driven/clutch) are in good conditions

* make sure tyres are properly inflated (under-inflated tyres are bad for fuel efficiency)

* don't use too heavy motor oils, Honda recommended 10w40

 

another debatable item is to use an after-market voltage stabiliser, e.g. pivot, power abuser, etc.

many of us are using (including meself) but whether it works is for you to find out

 

cheers

 

How long then you synchronise the air screw?

Where to get the cleaning agent? how much?

How much does after-market voltage stabiliser cause?

 

Have you tried Castro RX 5w-40 automotive EO(for diesel truck)?

[SW9000]

Bike EO for bikes. Try not to use anything else. Even 50W is a no no because of higher drag.

Anyway, I synchro my bike when I change plugs or before a trip.

Using K & N air filter. Less effort at higher speed.

Using Mutol 7100 for EO and Maxima Extra 10W40 for transmission. This one.. my preference.

Riding... slow move off... 90 to 100km/h usually. Unless on tour then will chase after the big bikes.

25km/l all the time in SG.

[SW9000]

Betong Vesak Prayer and Flag Planting Ride

10 to 12 May 2014 (optional Ipoh Hot Spring extension)

Cost: S$72 each for 2 nights stay, 1 room single.

Interested:

Sw9000

Ph_kkk

Fusionjaz

Leslie

[CBR_1000]

Done most of those mentioned, but this air screw synchro is new to me. What effect it have on the bike? Can i do it myself or have to use equipment at shop?