Yamaha Diversion 900

[jleo]

On the topics of tyres, the recommanded tyre presure from manual is

 

Up to 90kg

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Front--225kPa

Rear-- 250kPa

 

Greater than 90kg or high speed riding

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Front--250kPa

Rear-- 290kPa

 

These are relatively large figures, how much do u guys inflate to???

 

After reading this i put mine at 235 front n 270 rear(assumption of 50% with pillion)

Strange thing is that after i went HL for my 3000km servicing, the mechanic check the tyre pressures n retorted that they were over-inflated n re-adjusated to a lower pressure(how much i dunno)...

[Guest Anonymous]

 

I also pondered over this when i 1st saw the brochure @ HL which stated 18inch rears but the one on display had 17inch.... I believe its a typo as the 18inch tyres are only used in the 600 model.....

 

Anyway id the Divvy were using an 18inch tyre, i would not have bought it as finding resonably priced replacements is not easy n must order then wait somemore.....

 

Tyres brand is Dunlop...... Front is 120/70-17 58V while rear is 150/70-17 69V....

 

Cheers

Ok, thanks jleo. Found the Dunlop website with it's great Fitment/Pressure Guide. Very interesting. Give it a try if you guys have the time.

 

Dunlop Tyres (UK) | Bike Tyre Info

[haroze]

:shades:yo bro redze.... ..no worries coz you can have a look at any divvy 900 at any bike shops n have a closer look.confirm yourself and take a sigh of relief....! i was like you who has phobia b4 i purchase my baby 900.i looked at the web...and some say the rear is 18'' and some say 17''! so i decided to make me a trip to looi and hong leong and it pays.it is confirmed 17'' and not wasted any more time....... if you are you r thinking of buying stx 1300, i suggest you take a second look at fjr 1300...why.....coz stx uses 18'' front and rear whereas fjr uses 17'' where it is widely avaliable any where! i use to ride cb1000.after buying and riding it and wanted to change the tyre, i had a nightmare....why i could not find any 18'' tyre.what they can say is--- if you can wait...have to order .i had no choice coz need to ride up to sepang to watch the motogp.ah boy had the tyer and slash the price saying 18'' tyre is very defficult to find and i agreed.i regreted buying the cb1000.if you don't believe me try asking 18'' tyer don't worry ....honda is dominant in motogp but yamaha is the king of motorcycle market.

[Oxygen]

Yo Kevin,

 

The handlebar Raiser dun seems so easy to install ley, lots of the cable seems like too short like that.

 

Sign...Think I'm to take some to figure out liao...

 

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Friend...I have the same problem too...you have to adjust the electrical wire here and there and also the fwd brake hoses clamp need to removed too. You can try doing if really cannot then need to consult Kelvin liao.

[Palary]

I just completed installing today liao, by cutting away all the cable tie, adjust brake hose clamp...

 

Went for a ride, with it; So how to I describe this handlebar raiser...??? One Word....SHIOK!!!

 

 

 

Friend...I have the same problem too...you have to adjust the electrical wire here and there and also the fwd brake hoses clamp need to removed too. You can try doing if really cannot then need to consult Kelvin liao.

[haroze]

yo mr oxygen

i had been advised by hong leong not to change the handle bar .....coz you need to change all wirings and cables.traffic police are all customized by yamaha of japan in hamamatzu,iwata ....please be adviced to all divvy owners...our 900 are standard market. just imagine all the time and cost...invested just 4 the handle bars ...on the other hand, other assc...can be custumised....

good luck

[Palary]

Yo haroze,

 

The Genmar Handlebar raiser are meant for this Diversion such that u need not change the wiring.

THus far riding with the handlebar raiser; gives me a feeling that I'm riding on a ST11...heh...

Straight ...no more numbness in hands, no more aching shoulders on long distance ride.....heh...

But with the Handlebar raiser, and u still want to look sporty while riding..all i need to do is put seat a little back a bit, and U will lean like before without the raiser.

 

Oxygen, how is it going? HAve u fix up your spot light? need me to guide u or not?

 

 

yo mr oxygen

i had been advised by hong leong not to change the handle bar .....coz you need to change all wirings and cables.traffic police are all customized by yamaha of japan in hamamatzu,iwata ....please be adviced to all divvy owners...our 900 are standard market. just imagine all the time and cost...invested just 4 the handle bars ...on the other hand, other assc...can be custumised....

good luck

[Palary]

Yo haroze,

 

The Genmar Handlebar raiser are meant for this Diversion such that u need not change the wiring.

THus far riding with the handlebar raiser; gives me a feeling that I'm riding on a ST11...heh...

Straight ...no more numbness in hands, no more aching shoulders on long distance ride.....heh...

But with the Handlebar raiser, and u still want to look sporty while riding..all i need to do is put seat a little back a bit, and U will lean like before without the raiser.

 

Oxygen, how is it going? HAve u fix up your spot light? need me to guide u or not?

 

yo mr oxygen

i had been advised by hong leong not to change the handle bar .....coz you need to change all wirings and cables.traffic police are all customized by yamaha of japan in hamamatzu,iwata ....please be adviced to all divvy owners...our 900 are standard market. just imagine all the time and cost...invested just 4 the handle bars ...on the other hand, other assc...can be custumised....

good luck

[Palary]

Yo haroze,

 

The Genmar Handlebar raiser are meant for this Diversion such that u need not change the wiring.

THus far riding with the handlebar raiser; gives me a feeling that I'm riding on a ST11...heh...

Straight ...no more numbness in hands, no more aching shoulders on long distance ride.....heh...

But with the Handlebar raiser, and u still want to look sporty while riding..all i need to do is put seat a little back a bit, and U will lean like before without the raiser.

 

Oxygen, how is it going? HAve u fix up your spot light? need me to guide u or not?

[jleo]

I just completed installing today liao, by cutting away all the cable tie, adjust brake hose clamp...

 

Went for a ride, with it; So how to I describe this handlebar raiser...??? One Word....SHIOK!!!

 

 

 

Wow.......Can i try or not.......scared i got installation probs thats why didnt order yet....Btw how much u paid 4 urs in total....

 

Anyway the spot light installation comes 1st.......Where to get 1 n how is the wiring to be done.......Dont noe much abt this bike circuitry n no guts to experiment....

[Oxygen]

Yo haroze,

 

The Genmar Handlebar raiser are meant for this Diversion such that u need not change the wiring.

THus far riding with the handlebar raiser; gives me a feeling that I'm riding on a ST11...heh...

Straight ...no more numbness in hands, no more aching shoulders on long distance ride.....heh...

But with the Handlebar raiser, and u still want to look sporty while riding..all i need to do is put seat a little back a bit, and U will lean like before without the raiser.

 

Oxygen, how is it going? HAve u fix up your spot light? need me to guide u or not?

 

One word to the raised handle bar...no horse run!!! Thanks to Kelvin recon...coffee on me okay...swee!

 

Palary...I have not got the light yet...need you to guide along laay...

[Palary]

I just found out the difference between a Fog light and Spot light;

Fog light is diffuse in lighting; whereas spot light is focus and shoot further.

 

No wonder my light doesn't seems to shine very far...

 

If U want to travel in NSH...Spot light is better...

 

http://www.onemotoring.com.sg/vehmaintain/...aintain_mod.asp

 

 

 

One word to the raised handle bar...no horse run!!! Thanks to Kelvin recon...coffee on me okay...swee!

 

Palary...I have not got the light yet...need you to guide along laay...

[Guest Anonymous]

:shades:yo bro redze.... ..no worries coz you can have a look at any divvy 900 at any bike shops n have a closer look.confirm yourself and take a sigh of relief....! i was like you who has phobia b4 i purchase my baby 900.i looked at the web...and some say the rear is 18'' and some say 17''! so i decided to make me a trip to looi and hong leong and it pays.it is confirmed 17'' and not wasted any more time....... if you are you r thinking of buying stx 1300, i suggest you take a second look at fjr 1300...why.....coz stx uses 18'' front and rear whereas fjr uses 17'' where it is widely avaliable any where! i use to ride cb1000.after buying and riding it and wanted to change the tyre, i had a nightmare....why i could not find any 18'' tyre.what they can say is--- if you can wait...have to order .i had no choice coz need to ride up to sepang to watch the motogp.ah boy had the tyer and slash the price saying 18'' tyre is very defficult to find and i agreed.i regreted buying the cb1000.if you don't believe me try asking 18'' tyer :? don't worry ....honda is dominant in motogp but yamaha is the king of motorcycle market.

Hey, thanks for the info, brader. Never really thought about tyre sizes until I went through Bridgestone & Dunlop websites to find an 18" tyre. Almost non-existence. Now I know that tyre size must be put on check list when buying a new motorcycle.

[Guest Anonymous]

Another question here. Is it possible to have the TP crash bars as well as Skidmarx lower fairings at the same time? I was comparing the TP crash bars & Skidmarx lower fairings. I'm sure they will not get in the way of each other. Looking at the TP crash bars closely, you'll notice that they are positioned slightly forward. In fact they are not beside the exhaust but in front of it. What do you guys think? Is it possible or some modifications may be necessary?

 

Thanks!

 

TP crash bars (Yamaha Diversion Club Nederland)

Skidmarx lower fairings (MrBoliao's Diversion)

 

BTW, did you notice that the Singapore Traffic Police & Polish Traffic Police have similar modified Diversions? Crash bars, head fairing, small top case & bracket. Not to mention the light that's mounted on the right side of the small top case. Hey, the helmets too!

[haroze]

yo brader redz

for your info.......the xj 900p are customized by YAMAHA motorcycle of japan in hamamatzu.they are being used by traffic police of fiji,tunisia,hongkong,singapore.the dutch and many more in europe.all are standard 'P' version whereas domestics are 'S' version.....!i thought i heard that the federal police in kl are using fjr1300 for their highways.total they have six unit.well this what i heard from people and it is too good to be true.i heard that they were recomended by the dutch police but i've not been to kl yet....so be on alert!

[haroze]

yo brader redz

for your info.......the xj 900p are customized by YAMAHA motorcycle of japan in hamamatzu.they are being used by traffic police of fiji,tunisia,hongkong,singapore.the dutch and many more in europe.all are standard 'P' version whereas domestics are 'S' version.....!i thought i heard that the federal police in kl are using fjr1300 for their highways.total they have six unit.well this what i heard from people and it is too good to be true.i heard that they were recomended by the dutch police but i've not been to kl yet....so be on alert!

[Oxygen]

 

One word to the raised handle bar...no horse run!!! Thanks to Kelvin recon...coffee on me okay...swee!

 

Palary...I have not got the light yet...need you to guide along laay...

 

yo palary...how is the raised handle any more of your wire problem???

[Palary]

Installed liao, like u say, no horse run!...

 

But I know some of the cable (clutch cables etc..) a bit tight like that...

Think they will give way 1 day or not? haha

 

Now I'm looking for a tank bra; but those 1/2 tank type. Anyone know what are the models?

I know bagster are the full tank; but bagster don't have those 1/2 tank type.

 

 

 

yo palary...how is the raised handle any more of your wire problem???

[Oxygen]

Installed liao, like u say, no horse run!...

 

But I know some of the cable (clutch cables etc..) a bit tight like that...

Think they will give way 1 day or not? haha

 

Now I'm looking for a tank bra; but those 1/2 tank type. Anyone know what are the models?

I know bagster are the full tank; but bagster don't have those 1/2 tank type.

 

 

 

Same clutch problem too...so I standby 1 just in case...!!! btw I soon need to change both tyre...any recon ???

[Palary]

Trip to Mersing-

 

This is my long awaited opportunity to test out the handlebar raiser.

- Distance to Mersing :- about 100 miles.

- Terrain :- Tricky, lots of turnings, Left, right, Uphill, downhill. Road is 2 way.

- Skill required :- terrain considered dangerous, cos some turnings comes instantly after you clear a hill. So it can cause u by surprise. And since the road is two way, it is more dangerous as anything may cross into your path.

- Average Speed - 100 - 120 km/hr

- Time taken to arrive there - 1 hr 45 mins.

 

On a whole, the Divvy 900 with my pillion has no problem negotiating the curves. The fact that this was my first time there and I did not expect so many curves and hills. And being unfamiliar with the terrain , I decided to keep slow. Thus I was the last person to keep with the group ( who comprises of a Blackbird, a fazer1000, Suzuki GSXR1000, Handfuls of Super 4s. A BMW R1150..

 

Sad to say, on the trip back, I told the Team Leader; "If u can't see me, u fellas just go ahead...I'll take my time back" I really felt that those guys are negotiating the curves at too high a speed. I really believe that my Divvy 900 is meant to be a Tourer and not a Racing demon to "Play Corners"

 

True enough, near to Kota Tinggi, I was way far behind them, As I approach a curve, I saw one of the biker standing there and waving me to slow down. I slowed and and saw all the bikes parking at the sides. I saw a car, smash up in front, Engine curve inwards and the Windscreen totally smahed up.

I also saw the Blackbird lying as a pile of junk metal.

 

The teamleader had negoiated this curve at too high a speed, and this speed has caused him to cross over to the next lane and thus crashed headon with the on-coming car.

 

 

Thank goodness that he is on Full Racing Gear, lying on the road, he was still conscious , 2 broken arms, serious internal injury to the lung and broken ribs. (last I heard)

 

GUYS! next time when U think of getting a few minutes of trills.... THink of the consequences and the social responsibilities you held.

When I talk to him at the Kota Tinggi Hospital, he says that he is worry about his job.

And True enough, for any of us, We need not get into serious injuries like been paralysed to lose our jobs, just losing a Thumb can cause u not to be able to write or to do any Technical jobs!

Think of your families, parents who depends on you to support!

Should there be any serious injuries, regret is for life!

 

RIDE SAFE AND ENJOY YOUR RIDES!

[Palary]

Yo. I think I better buy a clutch cable also, where to buy?

JUst tell them Diversion 900 clutch cable issit?

 

 

Same clutch problem too...so I standby 1 just in case...!!! btw I soon need to change both tyre...any recon ???

[Oxygen]

Yo. I think I better buy a clutch cable also, where to buy?

JUst tell them Diversion 900 clutch cable issit?

 

 

Got it from Yamaha at $37.44( $36 +$1.44 GST)...other place got sell meh???

[kevin]

Trip to Mersing-

 

I also saw the Blackbird lying as a pile of junk metal.

 

The teamleader had negoiated this curve at too high a speed, and this speed has caused him to cross over to the next lane and thus crashed headon with the on-coming car..........................................

 

RIDE SAFE AND ENJOY YOUR RIDES!

 

While the so call "team leader" i felt he really deserved it, there is no need for any sympathy or empathy for him at all. You should have scolded him for his restless & immature behaviour. I felt this should be your last time u ride with this group of MONKEYS whom had try to dig their owe graveyard.........there is no need to elaborate anymore.

[kevin]

 

Same clutch problem too...so I standby 1 just in case...!!! btw I soon need to change both tyre...any recon ???

 

Glad to know that both of u have installed your risers, no regret isn't it. Very comfortable riding posture. While i did not encounter any clutch problem, yet to give way. It is definitely a good idea to buy a spare cable in case of emergency.

 

BTW, my original tyres last me 27332 miles. Simply amazing.

The front is Dunlop GT501 120/70/17, $102

The rear is GT501 150/70/17, $112

Both are H rated tyres from Mah Motor Agencies, coz felt there is no need to install V or Z rated.

Not including $30 labour charge & GST.

So far so good, no complain.

[gilbe3]

The Mersing trip was a tragedy......Let's hope the rider did not suffer any serious injuries..