Yamaha Diversion 900

[haroze]

Hi guys....

Don't worry,I'm still wacthing the progress.Just came back fr a very long holiday in Genting,KL. Guys...I've not tried riding up to places like Genting/Cameron.I want to feel the pleasure of riding up-hill.If I'm not wrong,most of our bikes are Swiss or German spec.As for Swiss spec I think this bike will go as smooth as silk in the terrain........correct me if I'm wrong.... Bro SG the old TP bike is FZ 750 GENESIS...won by Eddie Lawson in Laguna Seca who out-run Freddie Spencer who rode VFR 750 in 1985 in Daytona Cup.Seca was the early Diversion...

To our Christian bro...Merry Christmas and Happy New Year:cheer:

[jleo]

Originally posted by haroze@Dec 24 2004, 11:18 PM

Hi guys....

Don't worry,I'm still wacthing the progress.Just came back fr a very long holiday in Genting,KL. Guys...I've not tried riding up to places like Genting/Cameron.I want to feel the pleasure of riding up-hill.If I'm not wrong,most of our bikes are Swiss or German spec.As for Swiss spec I think this bike will go as smooth as silk in the terrain........correct me if I'm wrong.... Bro SG the old TP bike is FZ 750 GENESIS...won by Eddie Lawson in Laguna Seca who out-run Freddie Spencer who rode VFR 750 in 1985 in Daytona Cup.Seca was the early Diversion...

To our Christian bro...Merry Christmas and Happy New Year:cheer:

Hi Haroze,

 

With regards to riding up the curves of Cameron and Genting, even with 2 boxes full and pillion weighting at back, the ride both up n down was a piece of cake.

 

In fact the bike feels even smoother n quieter in higher n more cooling enviroments.

 

It would be great if one of our trips goes for a short ride up to Genting to 'make some $$' :smile:

 

Cheers

[SiLvErGhOsT]

Originally posted by jleo@Dec 25 2004, 03:15 AM

With regards to riding up the curves of Cameron and Genting, even with 2 boxes full and pillion weighting at back, the ride both up n down was a piece of cake.

 

In fact the bike feels even smoother n quieter in higher n more cooling enviroments.

 

It would be great if one of our trips goes for a short ride up to Genting.

Guys,

This sounds good a trip to genting highlands, jleo and haroze why don't we do a ride up to the genting..maybe a few months later...

 

Anybody wants to schedules for the whole year of "05... not neccessay it is a must go...atleast there is a schedule we can use it as a guide...all of us can input where and when the trip is...or should be!

 

What I know that- for e.g Haroze has 2 schedules inhand 1 is the FIM during oct date? the next is traveling whole outskirt of malaysia date and month is yet to fix?... ..

 

If this can done for the whole year!!! it will be easy for every handsome buggers to schedule their leave before hand.

 

Silverghost..

[Custom]

handsome buggers, allow me to start sometin...

Date : 8 or 9 Jan 2005

Place : Cameron or Genting

Time to meet : TBA

 

Bugger Going:

1. Custom Cameron or Genting

2.

3.

 

Pending :

1.

 

 

 

Hope we can meet up, ride up again......

All r welcome!!!

[SiLvErGhOsT]

Hi Custom,

handsome buggers, allow me to start something...

Date : 8 or 9 Jan 2005

Place : Cameron or Genting

Time to meet : TBA

 

Buggers Going:

1. Custom (Boss)

2.

3.

 

Pending buggers:

1. Silverghost

2.

[jleo]

Hi Custom,

handsome buggers, allow me to start something...

Date : 8 or 9 Jan 2005

Place : Cameron or Genting

Time to meet : TBA

 

Buggers Going:

1. Custom (Boss)

2.

3.

 

Pending buggers:

1. Silverghost

2. JLeo

 

 

BTW, Is it still considered peak period during then?

[DiabolicZero]

Heyz bro leo,heard from SK that your blackbird rider friend dropped your divvy in msia. Hows the repairs / replacement to the panniers?

[Custom]

Originally posted by jleo@Dec 26 2004, 08:24 PM

BTW, Is it still considered peak period during then?

Don't know... any1 can advise?

Heard abt the news. Hope that everytin ia fine by then....

[Custom]

handsome buggers, coming plan trip...

Date : 8 or 9 Jan 2005

Place : Cameron or Genting

Time to meet : TBA

 

Buggers Going:

1. Custom

2.

3.

 

Pending buggers:

1. Silverghost

2. JLeo

 

It will be a one day trip.

I'll be going for a recess trip during the new yr to test test water....

[casio]

Originally posted by Custom@Dec 27 2004, 12:26 AM

handsome buggers, coming plan trip...

Date : 8 or 9 Jan 2005

Place : Cameron or Genting

Time to meet : TBA

 

Buggers Going:

1. Custom

2.

3.

 

Pending buggers:

1. Silverghost

2. JLeo

 

It will be a one day trip.

I'll be going for a recess trip during the new yr to test test water....

brudders of xj

 

can i join? can i join? day trip i definitely interested.

 

casio

[kevin]

Today, i got my divvy changed a set of tyres, Dunlop ArrowMax GT105F front $105 & rear $120. & Front brake pad, GoldFred $28.

[DiabolicZero]

Changed engine oil at SK earlier.

They recommended a bottle of 4T addictive which costs S$35.

However, with this 4T addictive, you can reduce and downgrade the engine oil to semi-syn.

 

- Theorical Oil change : Every 10,000km (instead of the usual 5,000km)

- Semi-Syn engine oil which cost S$7 per bottle is enuff.

(as compared to the usual S$18 per bottle for fully-syn)

- Engine quieter, smoother, cooler, less vibrations and pinging sounds.

- Protects and prolonges engine life up to 3 times.

 

Total I spent was only S$56 (w/o oil filter)

Breakdown : 3 bottles of Semi-Syn (S$21)

4T Addictive (S$35)

 

That's all. Personally I find that its good, more savings with cheaper engine oil and longer change duration. Try it!

[yappiez]

Originally posted by casio@Dec 27 2004, 02:01 PM

brudders of xj

 

can i join? can i join? day trip i definitely interested.

 

casio

wah.. casio.. bo chio?? Forgot abt us already?? Muahahaaa....

I'm keen too man.. day trip... Can i tagged along also??

[Palary]

Originally posted by kevin@Dec 27 2004, 02:11 PM

Today, i got my divvy changed a set of tyres, Dunlop ArrowMax GT105F front $105 & rear $120. & Front brake pad, GoldFred $28.

Yo, where did u change your tyre?

 

Time for me to change my Stock tires liao...after 18,500 miles...really can last..heh

[jleo]

Originally posted by Palary@Dec 27 2004, 09:06 PM

Yo, where did u change your tyre?

 

Time for me to change my Stock tires liao...after 18,500 miles...really can last..heh

Mine lasted 24000miles... Value for money IMHO despite the opinions of what i read/heard in many places. Wanted to get an exact pair but couldnt find it.

 

B4 i changed( few mths back), a pair of Dunlop Arrowmax was $270 inc balancing at Motoworld. U can go there try.

 

Now I'm on a pair of Bridgestone BT020. Makes conerings so much sweeter.

[jleo]

Originally posted by Casper4XXX@Dec 27 2004, 12:05 AM

Heyz bro leo,heard from SK that your blackbird rider friend dropped your divvy in msia. Hows the repairs / replacement to the panniers?

Wa say, rumours spread real fast. Actually its not drop but skid. Long story dont wish to elobrate, jus some minor damage to bikeb but he was injured in the process

 

Panniers will be patched up n repaired to the best it can, lock dropped off, Fairing chipped, signal light broke. Fork slightly misaligned n handlebar worse off, lt can be satisfactorily repaired but never 100%.

 

Things happen already so dont wish to pursue any furthur.

 

While i put it in shop, i also ask him to do a valve clearance check + carb tuning. Been a week w/o bike but its not tt bad. If nay go pass shop(Stanford Motors) help me see how its progressing. Hope to collect it b4 the new yr n go 4 ride.

 

Looking forward to the trip up Genting/Cameron.. Hope more of u guys can make it.

[casio]

Originally posted by yappiez@Dec 27 2004, 06:58 PM

wah.. casio.. bo chio?? Forgot abt us already?? Muahahaaa....

I'm keen too man.. day trip... Can i tagged along also??

yo yap..

 

i dare not chio la.. i also ask permission to go la.. must ask the organizer la. sorry guys

[jleo]

Originally posted by Custom@Dec 27 2004, 12:26 AM

It will be a one day trip.

I'll be going for a recess trip during the new yr to test test water....

Day trip 2 Genting would be a nice n short trip, make a killing(or be killed) there n then ride off wif 2 panniers of cash(or empty). Hahaha

 

Up/down Cameron via Simpang Pulai/Tampah is more than 1k km. I can recommand u the route which i did awhile ago. Very scenic n relaxing. Up via NSH, down via trunk rds, otherwise boring if NSH all the way. A very do-able day ride albeit more tiring.

 

Also can i suggest that we leave in the cool weather of the wee hours of sat??

 

Anyway no need to reece la, simple n straightfoward. I can help with the directions or choice of routes. :cheeky:

 

handsome buggers, coming plan trip...

Date : 8 or 9 Jan 2005

Place : Cameron or Genting

Time to meet : TBA

 

Buggers Going:

1. Custom

2.

3.

 

Pending buggers:

1. Silverghost

2. JLeo

3. yappiez

4. casio

[SiLvErGhOsT]

Originally posted by Casper4XXX@Dec 27 2004, 05:10 PM

Changed engine oil at SK earlier.

They recommended a bottle of 4T addictive which costs S$35.

However, with this 4T addictive, you can reduce and downgrade the engine oil to semi-syn.

 

- Theorical Oil change : Every 10,000km (instead of the usual 5,000km)

- Semi-Syn engine oil which cost S$7 per bottle is enuff.

(as compared to the usual S$18 per bottle for fully-syn)

- Engine quieter, smoother, cooler, less vibrations and pinging sounds.

- Protects and prolonges engine life up to 3 times.

 

Total I spent was only S$56 (w/o oil filter)

Breakdown : 3 bottles of Semi-Syn (S$21)

4T Addictive (S$35)

 

That's all. Personally I find that its good, more savings with cheaper engine oil and longer change duration. Try it!

Hi casper,

Bro- Adding additive to engine oil is not a very good idea, additive may interfear with the engine oil compound- manufacturer always say that not to mix/add any additive to their oil..!

 

Quantity of engine oil for :- XJ9

With oil filter cartridge replacement-3.4 litre.

 

You top only 3 litre in total of engine oil -how many mililitre (quantity) is the engine additive holds(contains).???

 

Theorically- oil change can prolong up to 10,000km not forgetting oil filter change at 5000km- is for fully synthectic Engine oil only- Yes this calculation is for European/western climate use.

 

Fully synthectic for our climates max prolong is 8,000 Km and sometimes lesser and it depends on how long you stuck in the jam too!!!

 

Semi-synthectic will be lesser then fully synthectic, it can prolong around 5,000km +/-to 6000km is the max usage... (after engine becomes rough and gear not easy to engage)

 

normal engine oil will be 3000+ somewhere near 3,800/900km workshops round up to 4000 for easier calculation (after engine becomes rough and gear not easy to engage)

 

If you prolong using the engine oil beyond it's actual use- what happens:confused: oil losses it's- viscoscity- oil becomes thin, synthetic additives which protects- breaks down and unable to carry/transfer heat away...so overheating and wear & tear..

 

Don't save few dollars today , you might fork out more for tomorrow!

 

You now using the additive added semi-synthectic oil -try it and see how good and how long the engine oil can be use...!

 

Then give us the feedback!!

 

So far to my knowledge; No Additive Company have claimed that their additive was use in the FIM bikes!!! or tested!! yet!

 

silverghost..

[SiLvErGhOsT]

Hi guys,

Date : 8 falls on Sat or 9 on Sun Jan 2005

Place : Cameron or Genting

Time to meet : TBA

Make this a wonderfull trip so I expect all the divvy buggers to turn up!!!

 

Buggers Going:

1. Custom

2.

3.

 

Pending buggers:

1. Silverghost

2. JLeo

3. yappiez

4. Casio

5. OMD

6. Palary

7. Haroze

8. Sunny

9. Bp (join us so you can be introduce)

10.Mr n Mrs Casper (how about your friend, who just bought the XJ9)

11.Divvy900

12.Kevin (join us so you can be introduce)

13.Euro

 

Buggers with no traveling grant:

1. Oxygen (Oversea trip)

2.

 

Casio and Yappies you bloody buggers you say that you wanted to come, and you buggers put your name at the Pending buggers!! !!

 

Guys I think Fix the Date Once for all it is on the 8th of Jan 2005! we go! Saturday -

The next suggested Date was 9th which falls on Sunday next day Monday need to go to work!

 

Today I went to Chap lee and bought me a pair of riding booths $380/ Oxtar high riding boots which use by the TP...! easy to wear velcro and adjustable latches made in Italy. :lovestruck:

 

Silverghost..

[DiabolicZero]

Originally posted by SiLvErGhOsT@Dec 27 2004, 10:37 PM

You top only 3 litre in total of engine oil -how many mililitre (quantity) is the engine additive holds(contains).???

The fuel addictive is 8oz or 236ml. Thus it's just nice w/o oil filter change.

No worries bro, I'll give my feedback once I've used it for longer periods of time.

 

From what I know, another divvy also added the fuel addictive b4 me and the response was good. Less vibrations, smoother engine and about 25% more gasoline-mileage on a full tank.

[DiabolicZero]

Guys, is a day trip too short for travelling up and down gentings?

Anyone considering to stay overnight there b4 heading back spore on sun?

Gentings affected by the earthquake? Wahaha .....

[kevin]

Originally posted by Casper4XXX@Dec 28 2004, 12:35 AM

Guys, is a day trip too short for travelling up and down gentings?

Anyone considering to stay overnight there b4 heading back spore on sun?

Gentings affected by the earthquake? Wahaha .....

Thank you for d invitation, however, i have my job commitment.

 

While, i agreed with Casper4XXX u guys should at least stay there or at KL for a night. There may b exhaustion for d lady pillion rider or even worst when u guys have to go back to work d next day.

[kevin]

Originally posted by Palary@Dec 27 2004, 09:06 PM

Yo, where did u change your tyre?

 

Time for me to change my Stock tires liao...after 18,500 miles...really can last..heh

I changed my tyres at Mah Motor Agencies These are my third set of tyres.

 

1st - Stock tyres lasted 27,332 miles, Cost unknown

2nd - Dunlop ArrowMax 21,128 miles, $217

3rd - Dunlop ArrowMax unknown, $225

 

No complaint on d tyres except d $8.00 difference. Have no problem with negiotiating bends ( often do 110km/hr along d tunnel form SLE to TPE ), on wet surface ( the groves look effective on d tyres ) or high speed riding ( anyway is "H" rated ).

 

Had also renewed my insurance, AIG comprehensive with second rider added cost $781.00

[jleo]

Originally posted by Casper4XXX@Dec 28 2004, 12:35 AM

Guys, is a day trip too short for travelling up and down gentings?

Anyone considering to stay overnight there b4 heading back spore on sun?

Gentings affected by the earthquake? Wahaha .....

Its not too short, but it would be more tiring as u'd be awake for long hours. Actually would much prefer to stay over 4 a nite so trip will be more relaxing n fun.

 

Bro Casper if like that u ON bo? How abt the rest, split in 2 groups? Day trippers n Stayovers.

 

Can stay in Genting, rates from $RM140/room for 1st world.. However if stay on weekdays only RM36 for same room... :giddy:

 

Anyway i'm open 2 suggestions.