Yamaha Diversion 900

[SiLvErGhOsT]

Originally posted by Sotong@Apr 19 2004, 11:05 PM

Guys, just like to check, is the Diversion 900 really out of production liao? I have been out of the woods too long to catch the news.

 

Its a shame if the production line stops for this bike...

hi sotong,

It is very true that, last year Dec 2003 it had ceased production. There might be something under Yamaha sleeves just need to be patient...even thou this diversion is not a best seller like other models in local, it was a steady seller...thru out Europe.

 

10 years in production line...no complain...!!! something hard to see on other bikes...!

 

I hope Yamaha will produce all the qualities of this low maintenance sport tourer bike on aluminium frame, shaft drive, center stand, a simple air cool engine with carburater and not fuel injection, improve on design looks and side panniers...to accomadate a full size helmet...

[melvinho]

Hi Guys, so where you all usually hang out? Maybe I can join you all somedays and talk about bikes. Would like to learn more from you all.

 

Melvin

[Oxygen]

Originally posted by melvinho@Apr 20 2004, 09:57 AM

Hi Guys, so where you all usually hang out? Maybe I can join you all somedays and talk about bikes. Would like to learn more from you all.

 

Melvin

Don't really have a hangout place...any nice place you come to suggest???

However there might be a trip to KL during May...want to join us too??? Read on to comfirm ok...takecare.

[Guest Sotong]

OIC... Thanks for the confirmation.

[SiLvErGhOsT]

hI guys,

I like to check with you people, If you all worn out, of this bike which will be your next bike. Maybe riden this bike for say 4,5years or so, later any upgrade or downgrade or still on this bike...?

Or you all have a particular bike in mind...like to know and to see whether we all think alike...

[Custom]

Originally posted by SiLvErGhOsT@Apr 21 2004, 05:55 PM

hI guys,

I like to check with you people, If you all worn out, of this bike which will be your next bike. Maybe riden this bike for say 4,5years or so, later any upgrade or downgrade or still on this bike...?

Or you all have a particular bike in mind...like to know and to see whether we all think alike...

next in the list is Bulldog.....

all the same spec but only 1100cc.

problem is HL is not bring this dog at the mean time.

4 divvy, intend to keep this babby for 9-10yrs b4 scrap

till then.........only god will know wat happen.

[Palary]

Originally posted by Custom@Apr 21 2004, 06:53 PM

next in the list is Bulldog.....

all the same spec but only 1100cc.

problem is HL is not bring this dog at the mean time.

4 divvy, intend to keep this babby for 9-10yrs b4 scrap

till then.........only god will know wat happen.

Frankly, I ride for practical reason.

 

As for me, if the Bike serve my purpose, then I keep it till doomsday...

Anyway most of the Bikes I rode, I actually rode till they expired.

Changing bikes for no apparent reason is a waste of $$$ to me...personal opinion hor...

 

But once this Divvy Bike expired, probably I'll look for something that can handle multiple terrain and a tourer, maybe a V-storm 650..? Cos I realised that I don't need the speed of a >900cc bike..

[Custom]

Originally posted by Palary@Apr 21 2004, 07:08 PM

Frankly, I ride for practical reason.

 

As for me, if the Bike serve my purpose, then I keep it till doomsday...

Anyway most of the Bikes I rode, I actually rode till they expired.

Changing bikes for no apparent reason is a waste of $$$ to me...personal opinion hor...

 

But once this Divvy Bike expired, probably I'll look for something that can handle multiple terrain and a tourer, maybe a V-storm 650..? Cos I realised that I don't need the speed of a >900cc bike..

Y? too old liao to handle izt?

Don worry lah... ah beng face will not get old easy one....

 

faster run and hide.....

[kevin]

i will probably go for a fjr with abs in 1 or 2 years time unless a new revamp divvy is released, hate the feeling of being blasted by sportbike when the lights turned green. but i doesn't means i wanted to race. used to rode a vmax & never had any sportbike dare to blast at me. abs cos better stopping power unlike our xj has poor brake. gentleman what do you think our bike will fetch $$$ after ridden 5 or 6 yrs? i bought mine for $17,300 in year 2000 without side panniers, then HL dont even know divvy has the optional panniers. i have to look for yamaha euro for the panniers code number for them.

 

cheers

[Palary]

Originally posted by Custom@Apr 21 2004, 07:18 PM

Y? too old liao to handle izt?

Don worry lah... ah beng face will not get old easy one....

 

faster run and hide.....

:lol:

 

Want to challenge me to a 2.4 km run..?

 

:gun:

[Palary]

Originally posted by Custom@Apr 21 2004, 07:18 PM

Y? too old liao to handle izt?

Don worry lah... ah beng face will not get old easy one....

 

faster run and hide.....

oi, Got check with Kim Keat motodiam...whether the mirror is the same as yours or not?

[Oxygen]

Originally posted by Palary@Apr 21 2004, 07:08 PM

Frankly, I ride for practical reason.

 

As for me, if the Bike serve my purpose, then I keep it till doomsday...

Anyway most of the Bikes I rode, I actually rode till they expired.

Changing bikes for no apparent reason is a waste of $$$ to me...personal opinion hor...

 

But once this Divvy Bike expired, probably I'll look for something that can handle multiple terrain and a tourer, maybe a V-storm 650..? Cos I realised that I don't need the speed of a >900cc bike..

Well...I share the same opinion with Palary too. You know it is very hard not to agree with Palary some time...fact is fact right ??? Still stay on with Diversion.

[melvinho]

Originally posted by Palary@Apr 21 2004, 07:08 PM

Frankly, I ride for practical reason.

 

As for me, if the Bike serve my purpose, then I keep it till doomsday...

Anyway most of the Bikes I rode, I actually rode till they expired.

Changing bikes for no apparent reason is a waste of $$$ to me...personal opinion hor...

 

But once this Divvy Bike expired, probably I'll look for something that can handle multiple terrain and a tourer, maybe a V-storm 650..? Cos I realised that I don't need the speed of a >900cc bike..

Hey, nice choice on the Vstrom650.. keke cause I'm riding one..

You can test ride mine if you are interested.. of course by the time your XJ expired.. I think mine also old liao.

 

Cheers

Melvin

[jleo]

Hiya guys,

 

Taking a break from the monotony that is exams... Looking forward to the end of exams n school so can go 4 touring up north.

 

Anyway on the topic of bike after the Divvy, i'd also like to try a FJR1300ABS cos of the reviews i'm gettin from the owners. A bike worthy of consideration by any touring lover. Maintainence is similar but the petrol consumption is alittle more. However OTR price difference is almost 10K for a brand new one n so is the insurance. Worth it? U decide after trying one.

 

Also the bike speed capabilities is wasted on me cos i seldom go past 140 even on NSH. Fav cruising speed is ard 120-130... Go on trips tio suan for being slow cos the S4 n 400cc sport bikes zoom pass me. Only 24 but have the riding habits of an 'uncle' hahahah

 

Tts y i chose this bike eventually...

 

Till then, cheers everyone.

[SiLvErGhOsT]

Originally posted by jleo@Apr 22 2004, 01:48 PM

Anyway on the topic of bike after the Divvy, i'd also like to try a FJR1300ABS cos of the reviews i'm gettin from the owners. A bike worthy of consideration by any touring lover. Maintainence is similar

Hi guys,

I do have a consideration for FJR13 now $28,000 OTR, after I really sian with mine maybe give & take 5years...I want to hold on to this bike as long as possible as I say my longest is the ST, three and a half...most of other bikes on the 3rd years goes in as a downpayment...for a new bike...

I must take palary advised hold till it expires, I will try my best but it always itches after the 2year... must go and practice YOGA self descipline...

[Palary]

Originally posted by SiLvErGhOsT@Apr 22 2004, 09:15 PM

Hi guys,

I do have a consideration for FJR13 now $28,000 OTR, after I really sian with mine maybe give & take 5years...I want to hold on to this bike as long as possible as I say my longest is the ST, three and a half...most of other bikes on the 3rd years goes in as a downpayment...for a new bike...

I must take palary advised hold till it expires, I will try my best but it always itches after the 2year... must go and practice YOGA self descipline...

I think u are suffering from a 'Itch Compulsion' syndrome...HAHA

 

The compulsion to upgrade and change....In the past , I suffered from this also; but on the smaller scale...I always upgrade my computer and the parts inside....Hoping to get the latest and the fastest technology; spending $$$ just to get the satisfaction that my computer is up to date...But ultimately realised that I only used it to type and surf the Net.. :bounce:

 

Not only that; I also hunt for the latest gadgets in the market...but realised all is a waste of $$$...Cos I don't use them most of the time...

 

There is a never ending chase for better things like bikes , gadgets, handphones, ....and the chase is both draining to time, energy and $$$...

[Palary]

Originally posted by melvinho@Apr 22 2004, 10:35 AM

Hey, nice choice on the Vstrom650.. keke cause I'm riding one..

You can test ride mine if you are interested.. of course by the time your XJ expired.. I think mine also old liao.

 

Cheers

Melvin

U seems to be a proud owner of a VStORM :goodluck:

[kevin]

Originally posted by melvinho@Apr 22 2004, 10:35 AM

Hey, nice choice on the Vstrom650.. keke cause I'm riding one..

You can test ride mine if you are interested.. of course by the time your XJ expired.. I think mine also old liao.

 

Cheers

Melvin

v-strome with divvy

[Custom]

Originally posted by jleo@Apr 22 2004, 01:48 PM

Hiya guys,

 

Taking a break from the monotony that is exams... Looking forward to the end of exams n school so can go 4 touring up north.

 

Anyway on the topic of bike after the Divvy, i'd also like to try a FJR1300ABS cos of the reviews i'm gettin from the owners. A bike worthy of consideration by any touring lover. Maintainence is similar but the petrol consumption is alittle more. However OTR price difference is almost 10K for a brand new one n so is the insurance. Worth it? U decide after trying one.

 

Also the bike speed capabilities is wasted on me cos i seldom go past 140 even on NSH. Fav cruising speed is ard 120-130... Go on trips tio suan for being slow cos the S4 n 400cc sport bikes zoom pass me. Only 24 but have the riding habits of an 'uncle' hahahah

 

Tts y i chose this bike eventually...

 

Till then, cheers everyone.

As the saying goes..... Power is nothing without control.

I used to modify e engine of LC125 & RXK during young.

Alway feel the need for speed and power so that can reach e finish line ahead of others.

 

Had tried a top speed of 280km/h in bike and about 240 km/h in car.

The question is so what?

We don ride that way and will not ride that way in daily basis.

 

If we want to speed, do it in the race track. Join the racing team.

We can't deline that we have a devil in us and once in a while it appear in front of us and just disappear. Aftermath, at time I was thinking what the hell am I doing...

 

A recent case what a group of Malaysia's bikes zoom pass me. Somehow my devil appear and blast them off till they giveup chasing me. After that, I begain to wonder why I did that. My gf may get hurt and this is something that I don't want it to happen.

 

fortunately, the feq of my devil lesser as I aged. Till now, to a certain extend I can control it but.... there is always expectation....

We're riding a machine that can take on any 400cc bikes at the turn of our throttle so beware that it can be a killing machine as well if uncontrol.

 

So... always remember... to control ur temptation.

On the move; it saves lifes and

in our life, saves us money, time etc......

:bounce:

 

Ok... now I talk like Ahpek:cheeky:

[Custom]

Originally posted by Palary@Apr 21 2004, 09:30 PM

oi, Got check with Kim Keat motodiam...whether the mirror is the same as yours or not?

How..... after install the mirror siok or not?

[SiLvErGhOsT]

Originally posted by Palary@Apr 23 2004, 07:16 AM

I think u are suffering from a 'Itch Compulsion' syndrome...HAHA

 

 

 

 

Hey Palary,

Even in computer not you Bill Gate also doing the same thing thinking,writting the next program...How about Yamaha or Suzuki or etc..making the hotest bike and increasing the HP on it like who can send their bike, first to the heaven...and we are the guinea pigs..

No harm done, we people just trying to keep the pace with technology thats all...

 

Hey no more meet up or what...hello Guys.!!!

[Palary]

Originally posted by Custom@Apr 23 2004, 11:54 PM

How..... after install the mirror siok or not?

YAh, shiok man! looking at the mirror...I seems to look more handsome....

 

Thanks for bargaining at Kim Keat hor; Didn't I told u that your handsomeness and charm can get a better price?? :D

[Palary]

Originally posted by SiLvErGhOsT@Apr 24 2004, 03:42 AM

 

Hey no more meet up or what...hello Guys.!!!

Thot we are going to have ride-up on May?....after jLEO finishes with his torture...

[Custom]

Originally posted by Palary@Apr 24 2004, 07:32 AM

YAh, shiok man! looking at the mirror...I seems to look more handsome....

 

Thanks for bargaining at Kim Keat hor; Didn't I told u that your handsomeness and charm can get a better price?? :D

My handsomeness and charm only worth $5.....

U good....... I'll remember this:sian:

[jleo]

Finally got my front brake pads changed to SBS model:663-SQ, after 5000miles which inc a trip up Fraser Hill, the ISUMI pad still looks NEW..

 

I understand that ISUMI is a jap brand, but i guess mine was an OEM product, made in Taiwan.

 

With close inspection realised that the only thing that was wearing out were my rotors. THere were alot of little radial grooves(but noticable) on the discs, condition comparable to years of braking on it.

 

My advice, keep away from this brand. Have to see how this set performs.

 

Cheers.