Going up north - Need Advise

[Echelon]

Hi, I am going up North with experience riders, which I will be in safe hands, the problem is they are all either Hayabusa's, Kawa 1400, basically all above 1200 cc.

 

Will I have a hard time riding with them and they a hard time trying to slow down for me?

 

But since I am among friends they will be kind enough to wait for me.

[Bo_Slasher]

Hi, I am going up North with experience riders, which I will be in safe hands, the problem is they are all either Hayabusa's, Kawa 1400, basically all above 1200 cc.

 

Will I have a hard time riding with them and they a hard time trying to slow down for me?

 

But since I am among friends they will be kind enough to wait for me.

 

Depends on the groups's travelling speed.

Unless they are travelling >250km/h

[James996]

Well,since they are friends then will not be a issue.VFR are not pushover either.Just ride at yr own comfortable pace,just know which exits or petrol stops they will be stopping for topup.

Any way,just make sure you bring along yr own bike spares as theirs are diff from yrs.

Enjoy yr trip.

[sino74]

Well,since they are friends then will not be a issue.VFR are not pushover either.Just ride at yr own comfortable pace,just know which exits or petrol stops they will be stopping for topup.

Any way,just make sure you bring along yr own bike spares as theirs are diff from yrs.

Enjoy yr trip.

 

mentioning bout our own bike spares , is it necessary to have spare rectifier

besides the basic spares as in plugs , fuses , cable ties , tools kit etc .?

[Bo_Slasher]

Can we buy original tool kit anywhere outside? From boon siew perhaps?

[James996]

mentioning bout our own bike spares , is it necessary to have spare rectifier

besides the basic spares as in plugs , fuses , cable ties , tools kit etc .?

 

It always good to have spare recifier,both brake & clutch levers and gear shift lever when on trips.Tow-ing back to Spore is not very cheap.

[James996]

Can we buy original tool kit anywhere outside? From boon siew perhaps?

 

I find the OEM tools abit unless except the chain adjusting tools in them.Just mix and match useful tools like full set of allen keys,etc will be a better bet.

[Bo_Slasher]

Actually more interested to find those pin spanner to adjust the chain.

[seahmh]

Hi, I am going up North with experience riders, which I will be in safe hands, the problem is they are all either Hayabusa's, Kawa 1400, basically all above 1200 cc.

 

Will I have a hard time riding with them and they a hard time trying to slow down for me?

 

But since I am among friends they will be kind enough to wait for me.

 

Depends on the groups's travelling speed.

Unless they are travelling >250km/h

 

Well,since they are friends then will not be a issue.VFR are not pushover either.Just ride at yr own comfortable pace,just know which exits or petrol stops they will be stopping for topup.

Any way,just make sure you bring along yr own bike spares as theirs are diff from yrs.

Enjoy yr trip.

 

Yes, they are all correct. Travel at your own comfortable speed...

 

If you don't feel comfortable with the high speed, just ask them which exits, which petrol stations to meet.

 

Don't be like me. Ride a 1300cc Yamaha tourer chasing my friend on a Hayabusa on 1st Day of CNY last year, on my virgin trip to Hatyai after passsing my CL2 for only 5 days.

 

In the end, when we reached a slight left bend, my friend just bend his bike little and he negotiate the bend easily. Mine being a tourer, slightly longer wheel base, plus I didn't "bend" enough, my right side pannier brush against the metal central dividers of the road plus my front wheel came into contact with some stones on the road, I had a hard time trying to "fight" to keep my bike from falling on the highway and I nearly didn't get a second chance to ride...

 

Enjoy the riding, not the speed. Let the Falcons fly, let the Ninjas fly. You just ride at your comfortable speed which you are confident of. Afterall, you don't get a trophy for reaching the petrol station first.

 

Cheers.

[Echelon]

Wow, thanks for all the advise! They are very good, I was worried as my friends from other schools of thought (non-riders) tell me the traffic through KL is crazy and very dangerous....haha, I think I rather your advise. I am not the speeding type and prefer slower comfort rides anyways.

 

I have not riden with them before but they always travel as a group and invited me on one, they are very experience group, and was in Thailand recently. So hope to have some fun.

 

Thanks for the spares...I will have to create a shopping list.

[racingter]

Hi, I am going up North with experience riders, which I will be in safe hands, the problem is they are all either Hayabusa's, Kawa 1400, basically all above 1200 cc.

 

Will I have a hard time riding with them and they a hard time trying to slow down for me?

 

But since I am among friends they will be kind enough to wait for me.

 

wat bike u riding?and wats ur destination?

 

First thing u have to ask urself... is it the first time u are travelling up with them?

 

- Whats your comfortable speed of touring?

(It's very tensioning and dangerous to rushed up here and there just to catch up with the pack)

 

 

- Touring in most ppl's eye is enjoying the scenery and riding...Not racing up north,if not touring ride will be converted into racing.

 

 

-Get to know all petrol stops that they are going to refuel and break.so that in case u do not catch up with them u know that u might have a 2nd chance that they will be in the petrol station.

 

*Get a map of malaysia or thailand (if neccsary)

 

*Apply for autoroaming mobile service and "save" the rest of the rider's mobile phone numbers.

 

*prepare a List of emergency contact numbers as well.. for NSHW break down,Highway patrol,Towing service. etc.

 

hope it will help in your oncoming touring trip.

 

 

 

 

regards,

racingter

[KISS]

Whatever you do, remember that you want ride again another day.

 

I think you have to know your limits and your comfortable speed e.g mine is 200-220km/h. So if I'm joining a group of higher speed riders, those riding Haya's n Blackbird, probably they'll riding at 250-280km range, then I will just stick to my speed.

[sino74]

I find the OEM tools abit unless except the chain adjusting tools in them.Just mix and match useful tools like full set of allen keys,etc will be a better bet.

 

Here are a few items to pack so you're covered in case something goes wrong:

 

Toolkit

Most bikes come with toolkits, but you'll want to make sure you're equipped with pliers, wire cutters, and various wrenches (including allen wrenches.) A small, all-in-one tool can be a handy complement to a traditional toolkit, and is easily accessible for quick repairs or adjustments.

 

Key Mechanical Spares

& Lubes

Bringing along extra fuses, bulbs, spark plugs, and chain oil can make the difference between traveling securely and limping to the next service station.

 

Flashlight

A flashlight will save you the hassle of trying to use your cell phone for illumination.

 

Tire Repair Kit

Blowouts are an all-too-common occurrence, and a flat kit which includes C02 cartridges for tire inflation will get you on the road again.

 

Duct Tape

If it's good enough for astronauts, it should be good enough for you. Unexpected mechanical failures or breaks can sometimes be held together with duct tape, providing a low-tech solution for potentially crippling problems.

 

First Aid Kit

A first aid kit is something you never want to be without.

 

Consider this short list of items as insurance: hopefully you'll never need to use them, but if you do, they will be worth their weight in gold.

Edited March 3, 2009 by sino74

[James996]

Here are a few items to pack so you're covered in case something goes wrong:

 

Toolkit

Most bikes come with toolkits, but you'll want to make sure you're equipped with pliers, wire cutters, and various wrenches (including allen wrenches.) A small, all-in-one tool can be a handy complement to a traditional toolkit, and is easily accessible for quick repairs or adjustments.

 

Key Mechanical Spares

& Lubes

Bringing along extra fuses, bulbs, spark plugs, and chain oil can make the difference between traveling securely and limping to the next service station.

 

Flashlight

A flashlight will save you the hassle of trying to use your cell phone for illumination.

 

Tire Repair Kit

Blowouts are an all-too-common occurrence, and a flat kit which includes C02 cartridges for tire inflation will get you on the road again.

 

Duct Tape

If it's good enough for astronauts, it should be good enough for you. Unexpected mechanical failures or breaks can sometimes be held together with duct tape, providing a low-tech solution for potentially crippling problems.

 

First Aid Kit

A first aid kit is something you never want to be without.

 

Consider this short list of items as insurance: hopefully you'll never need to use them, but if you do, they will be worth their weight in gold.

 

Not to forget a spare bike/box key.

[BlackBandit]

Echelon,

Even with Hayas & ZX14s, the most comfortable cruising speed will still be in the 200-220 km/h range. That is very achievable with the VFR. Anything above that speed is no longer called cruising, it's scorching... And most don't have the stamina to ride at extreme speeds for prolonged periods. Plus, the traffic will not permit it too much, short bursts perhaps...

 

So, if I were you, I wouldn't fret too much about it..... You can keep up..

[vfrT]

Echelon,

... the most comfortable cruising speed will still be in the 200-220 km/h range. QUOTE]

 

And just in case there is some misunderstanding, there's a 110kmh speed limit on the NSH ya.

 

Seems on the forum, talking up the speed is catching. Can't imagine the pressure to desist when on the road.

[none]

remember to bring eproxy and extra cash, a master and visa card

Edited March 4, 2009 by none

[Echelon]

Wow thanks for the advise, you guys are very experienced!!

 

Thank you thank you. Learnt alot from the Viffer group, 220-250km/h.....wow never been that fast or even close...mine is in the 100km/h range usually around 90km/h so that will be quite a feat, but will listen to the bros here and go at my own pace and let them wait. haha.

[floppy]

at this rate, we will be bringing along the whole workshop on a touring trip (and then you realise 2 box isn't enough, a support vehicle is needed... which brings us to the spare equipment for the support vehicle and so on and on).

 

the only thing you really need (apart from your riding gear, keys to your bike and your passport) is a hand phone with the essential numbers. everything else is a bonus.

[Echelon]

Haa.. thanks for the wise overview.

 

I was looking at where to bring all the stuff, was talking to them they told me to relax and enjoy the ride. Short trip to KL only.......*Paisei thought we were going further than that.

[CKC]

Regardless a long or short trip,

remember safety comes first,

ride safe and enjoy the trip.

[Devilsown]

Wow thanks for the advise, you guys are very experienced!!

 

Thank you thank you. Learnt alot from the Viffer group, 220-250km/h.....wow never been that fast or even close...mine is in the 100km/h range usually around 90km/h so that will be quite a feat, but will listen to the bros here and go at my own pace and let them wait. haha.

 

Just my 2 cents worth, if you are riding above 200km/h, you get tired faster & easier as you will require more focus and concentration on the road.... even more tired if you are chasing the pack....

 

 

180km/h is a comfortable speed, maintain it, travel further and have less stop.

The pertrol shld be able to last you able 1 to 1 1/2 hour of riding.

 

KL : 1 tank - 1 & half tank, 1 petrol stop shld be able to reach.

CH : 3 tank - 4 & half tank. 2- 3 petrol stop shld be able to reach.

Ipoh/Penang: 4-5 tank 3-4 petrol stop shld be able to reach.

Hatyai :6-7 tank 5-6 petrol stop shld be able to reach.

 

However, if you are tired, STOP riding, find the nearest petrol kiosk to take a rest. Pushing yourself to keep up is really dangerous.

 

Damn! I miss my VFR!

[Echelon]

Thanks to all the bros for sharing your advise and experiences!! Top class here!

[James996]

Actually more interested to find those pin spanner to adjust the chain.

 

Check out http://www.davidsilverspares.co.uk for the Drive chain adjusting pin spanner,it cost GBP 8.50,should be cheaper than local shops selling.