Yamaha Diversion 900

[Custom]

Originally posted by comics00@Jan 5 2005, 10:58 AM

Ooooh......! is it the the 'Big Wall' we c along AYE? if it is then i no prob finding the shell station (i think so...)

Yes. The shell station is opp of the "BIG WALL" ,towards Tuas Checkpoint.

C U...

[SiLvErGhOsT]

Okay Guys these is from Motorcyclist one of my favorite magazine as the subject on down slope might help you buggers with some rough knowledge about:-

How to Ride a Motorcycle Downhill

Riding a motorcycle downhill poses some unique challenges. Here are some techniques to increase control and safety on the way down.

Fear not the downhill. Proper body position and keeping your eyes looking up the road will help smooth your ski-slope riding.

What goes up must come down, and that goes for roads and motorcycles, too. Lots of riders feel nervous or have trouble riding their machines downhill sections, even on the same kinds of road sections that give them no trouble at all when they are heading uphill. Yes, there are physics involved, but much of the apprehension is generated within the rider's head.

 

Here are techniques to help you in those situations.

• First, the physics. Get your weight back. If you can slide back in the seat it will help equalize the balance and lessen the load on the front end somewhat. Additionally, moving rearward can help you avoid putting as much weight on the bars, which will help you feel more in control.

 

• • Grip the tank with your legs. Using your thighs to grasp the tank will lock you onto the bike and keep your weight from shifting forward. It will also remove some weight from your wrists, which may make control manipulation easier. Gripping the tank will help prevent the feeling of "falling down" the hill into the curves, and will make you much more comfortable if you have to brake into a downhill corner.

• Remember to keep your gaze up so you look as far ahead as possible. "Opening up" your field of vision is always a good idea, but it's that much easier to find yourself looking down and just ahead of your front wheel when your body is already aimed downhill. This will make everything seem as if it's rushing at you and can lead to target fixation. When looking downhill remember to also look well down the road.

• Set your corner speed early. Again, this is a good general riding rule that reaps huge benefits in downhill situations. Keep in mind that you have to deal with the added forward weight bias caused by the slope. If you do your braking late or hold off getting your corner speed set until you're already in a downhill corner, you risk overloading the traction limit of the front tire when you ask it to handle the combined forces of gravity, braking and turning.

• Use positive throttle control. You don't want to be on trailing throttle in a downhill corner, as this will tend to put a very high load on the front tire. If you've set your entry speed early and properly, you should be able to get back into the throttle—even if it's just a bit—to shift the weight back with acceleration and balance things out. Just remember that with gravity pulling you along, a little throttle will go a long way.

—Steve Moonitz a professional in bikes technics and handling

 

Silverghost ..

[yappiez]

i confess..

I have not tried going uphill nor downhill at such scale before.. so I guess I'll be smelling smoke all the way to be safe... (meaning I'll be slow...)

Nevertheless, it's good that SG posted some tips.

Cheers and waiiiiiiiiiittt for mmmmeeeeeeeeeee...........

[Swift]

Hi Guys,

 

Thank you very much for helping me push start my bike all the way. I've sent my bike back to the bike shop and found the battery and alternator to be ok. The problem lies with the starter motor where the carbon in it has burned out. Good thing its still under warranty and i got a new part changed for FOC.

 

Anyway all the best for your trip up to Genting. It's such a pity that i couldn't join you guys this time. Have a fun and safe trip!

 

Cheers

 

Jasper a.k.a Swift

[SiLvErGhOsT]

Originally posted by Swift@Jan 6 2005, 08:29 AM

Thank you very much for helping me push start my bike all the way. I've sent my bike back to the bike shop and found the battery and alternator to be ok. The problem lies with the starter motor where the carbon in it has burned out. Good thing its still under warranty and i got a new part changed for FOC.

 

Hi Swift,

It is good to know that your bike is still under their sales warranty- For what you are paying for :-]. But it looks like an isolated problem, as most of us buggers riden soOooOo FarRRr we ourselve never come across such problem yet ! ..

 

As what I noticed your bike is in a very good condition the first owner have taken a good care of it.

 

About the trip never mind we always have other trips which is on the way(Akan Datang).. ..

 

If you have some extra$ and wanted to modify or do up anything let us know or put up on this thread, we are glad to help or even come/tag along.

Like recently some of us ordered steel braided hose for front brakes (many colours) all in plus workmanship is $150/ then we have book the tank bra (few colours) it is still In the process-$160/ if have the interest just let us know.

 

On our first meeting-1st of Jan "2005" we discussed more about the trip rather then getting to know you and BP well..there are other divvy buggers who never turn up due to their commitments ..!

 

Silverghost..

[jleo]

Originally posted by yappiez@Jan 6 2005, 01:08 AM

i confess..

I have not tried going uphill nor downhill at such scale before.. so I guess I'll be smelling smoke all the way to be safe... (meaning I'll be slow...)

Nevertheless, it's good that SG posted some tips.

Cheers and waiiiiiiiiiittt for mmmmeeeeeeeeeee...........

That is not much of an issue. If i can negotiate it with 2 panniers full of stuff + 2 up, riding alone should be much easier.

 

Safety is always the main prioirty of any trip i'm involved in so if it means going slow, we will. There are only 2 upslope 'U-turns' that really need more effort n other than that it is not much different from going up Kent Ridge Hill/Mt Faber.

 

Going down is the same route of it so try making mental maps on the way up on the 'spots' 2 look out, as its a tad more diffcult scaling down. This is wat i adopt n it is rather helpful 4 me.

 

Lets pray 4 nice n cooling weather up there and one thing to remind all...

 

BRING COLLAR SHIRT SO CAN GO IN CASINO!!

 

:cheeky:

 

Cheers guys

[Swift]

Originally posted by SiLvErGhOsT@Jan 6 2005, 02:35 PM

Hi Swift,

It is good to know that your bike is still under their sales warranty- For what you are paying for :-]. But it looks like an isolated problem, as most of us buggers riden soOooOo FarRRr we ourselve never come across such problem yet ! ..

 

As what I noticed your bike is in a very good condition the first owner have taken a good care of it.

 

About the trip never mind we always have other trips which is on the way(Akan Datang).. ..

 

If you have some extra$ and wanted to modify or do up anything let us know or put up on this thread, we are glad to help or even come/tag along.

Like recently some of us ordered steel braided hose for front brakes (many colours) all in plus workmanship is $150/ then we have book the tank bra (few colours) it is still In the process-$160/ if have the interest just let us know.

 

On our first meeting-1st of Jan "2005" we discussed more about the trip rather then getting to know you and BP well..there are other divvy buggers who never turn up due to their commitments ..!

 

Silverghost..

Thank you SG,

 

My first priority is the extended windscreen that i'm going to order from bike tech. After that will be the rack from SK for my back box. Other upgrades will come soon...most prob the tank bra will be next on the list after that.

 

Ok...take care and bon voyage on the trip.

 

Catch up with u guys another time!

 

Cheers

Jasper:goodluck:

[SiLvErGhOsT]

Originally posted by Swift@Jan 6 2005, 10:24 PM

My first priority is the extended windscreen that i'm going to order from bike tech. After that will be the rack from SK for my back box. Other upgrades will come soon...most prob the tank bra will be next on the list after that.

 

Hi Swift,

You are interested in the extended screen, Casper knows those buggers at the Dunlop St (biketech 21) purty well!...bring him along... ..

 

Before you want to make the rack for the monokey box -just drop-in SK a week earlier to check out their pricing, ask them how much will it cost ??? at 10 AMK Industrial Park 2A- #05-31. AMK Autopoint. Tel: 6481 9580

 

About the SK rack I don't mind to tack along as- SK did for my bike and they can get a refresh(idea). Please bring along the monokey box base rack....have any intension to fix spot/fog lights need to bring along the lamps too.

 

Do you have the Handphone numbers for all the Divvy buggers you can ask Casper.It is easy for you to contact anyone of us. If your buddy casper is not free.

 

Silverghost..

[SiLvErGhOsT]

Originally posted by jleo@Jan 6 2005, 10:06 PM

If i can negotiate it with 2 panniers full of stuff + 2 up, riding alone should be much easier.

 

Jleo,

YAh!, YAh!- with 2 panniers full of CA$H + a lucky star as a PILLION- it is much easier to negotiate any turns up or down.... :cheeky: ..

 

Silverghost..

[SiLvErGhOsT]

OKAY GUYS-

 

With regards to the monthly touring list, everyone pls feel free to contribute to places u want to go/familiar with so we can all explore there together.

 

Jan - Genting (date-8th) Confirmed

Feb - Fraser Hill (date-??)

Mar -

Apr - Kuantan trip (dates-??)

May - Melaka (dates-??)

Jun -

Jul -

Aug -

Sep - FIM, Sepang (dates-23,24,25th) 2 dys stayover.Confirmed

Oct -

Nov -

Dec -

 

Haroze-your trip around the outer skirt of M'sia month and Dates Please?

 

Please fill up -the places- you are interested to go with -dates- if possible ! Not neccessary A MUST GO! but we try to make it such away that most of us can go!

 

Silverghost..

[BP]

Originally posted by SiLvErGhOsT@Jan 2 2005, 03:23 PM

Hi Guys,

Anybody interested in Tank Bra-place to order-Motoworld 10 kaki bukit #01-08

www.motoworld.com.sg

 

Haroze already has place an order for the dark blue colour (tank bra) for $150-$160.... Jleo and myself also interested to order most likely silver colour.

 

Anybody interested- we will be going on 15th JAN Saturday to order..

 

Silverghost..

Hi bro silverghosts, bro BP here oso interested. wat tim u going there on the 15th jan 05? sms mi the time when u guys confirm can?

[casio]

Jan - Genting (date-8th) Confirmed

Feb - Fraser Hill (date-??)

Mar -

Apr - Kuantan trip (dates-??)

May - Melaka (dates-??)

Jun -

Jul - Penang (7-10)

Aug -

Sep - FIM, Sepang (dates-23,24,25th) 2 dys stayover.Confirmed

Oct -

Nov -

Dec -

 

Tentative plans. Anyone familiar with Penang? I'm ok with organising it.

[Custom]

Guys & Gals.....

Have a goood rest......... 8hrs to Vroooooooommmmmmm

 

:cheer: :cheer:

[seanwu]

All the best and enjoy the trip....

[jleo]

Jan - Genting (date-8th) Confirmed

Feb - Fraser Hill (19-20)

Mar -

Apr - Kuantan trip (dates-??)

May - Melaka (dates-??)

Jun -

Jul - Penang (7-10)

Aug -

Sep - FIM, Sepang (dates-23,24,25th) 2 dys stayover.Confirmed

Oct -

Nov -

Dec -

[SiLvErGhOsT]

Originally posted by BP@Jan 7 2005, 12:22 AM

BP here oso interested. wat tim u going there on the 15th jan 05? sms mi the time when u guys confirm can?

Hi BP,

After much thinking over and over, I like to check with you- how much will it cost fixing the (side)faring wind deflectors-inclusive of spray work,windscreen,cables and the extended handle as a package..I remember you were quoting and talking about it to-one of the buggers..So bro BP where? did you get this information!!! ..

 

About the Tank Bra ($160/) three colours to choose from- Black, Ash White(silver) or Dark blue- We most likely will be going there on 15th Jan-late afternoon around 1600hrs+ any changes either me or jleo will be sms-ing you. Remember need to place a deposit (nets,cash or visa+3%) .

 

Those of you like to look for- some other accessories can just tack along or meet over there..maybe some of you -know what to look for!!!!

 

Silverghost..

[SiLvErGhOsT]

GUYS FOR YOU

 

Some of us have experienced this before mostly during the HudsonSTX13 bugger!!gave most of us a shock all of a sudden from no where he is beside you...remember.

 

Next to thee

 

One beauty about bike-is that a bike can go where cars can’t, saving you time in traffic and offering alternatives when obstacles present themselves, and they can be ridden in a formation that provides safety in numbers (you’re more easily seen) and on the road camaraderie.

But such flexibility often leads the inexperience into trouble- specifically, into the cautious act of riding directly side by side. (remind me of Hudson STX13) Sometimes you’ll see this with the newbie sporty types-is it passé to call them “squid”?— "sotong" but we’ve seen all types placing themselves directly alongside another rider, and not just as a transient act but for miles and miles. Here’s why that’s a bad idea.

Where did he go? Motorcycle mirrors are bad enough without complicating matters. A rider who snugs up right alongside but just slightly astern from you will be all- but invisible except in your peripheral vision. If he was there just a second ago and then disappeared from your mirror, you must make the on-the-fly determination of where he’s gone. Maybe you want to look over to you left, and if you just happen to nudge the right bar end while you’re doing so…boom!, there you go banging fairings. As a rule, when following another rider, stay in a position that allows you to see him in your mirrors. If you can’t see him, he can’t see you.

So much for that way out! When you ride right next to another rider, you are closing the door on a vital escape route. Say a tire explodes on a van ahead and the lead rider’s only out is to move in your direction. What’s to guarantee that you’ll see the incident quickly enough to get out of his way? If you maintain lateral space and sufficient following distance you’ll be able to react not only to the incoming projectile, but also to your partner’s reaction.

Practice good lane discipline every time you ride, and make it a habit to counsel the less experienced riders in your group before any of your group has a coming together.

These I read from the magazine too...Hope it will help those buggers who like to snugs along sometimes- too close to comfort!..

 

Silverghost..

[SiLvErGhOsT]

Okay handsome buggers..

There's another trip coming along as according to the schedules on the February 19/20 falls on Saturday and Sunday-those Buggers who couldn't make it for this trip which was on the 8th Jan to Genting, due to their work commitments. Don't worry! !

 

This tour, is up to Fraser Hill (Pahang state) I hope you buggers can check with your duty rosters, and apply leave in an advance...

 

By next week we would know- how many buggers are interested! going,pending or tied-down to commitments.

 

Jan - Genting (date-8th) Confirmed

Feb - Fraser Hill (19-20)

Mar -

Apr - Kuantan trip (dates-??)

May - Melaka (dates-??)

Jun -

Jul - Penang (7-10)

Aug -

Sep - FIM, Sepang (dates-23,24,25th) 2 dys stayover.Confirmed

Oct -

Nov -

Dec -

 

Every week we forward this calendar- we can keep updating on the trips and schedules..if theres a need for any changes we always can change to suit the most of us buggers ;-]

 

Silverghost..

[comics00]

thank u handsomes & beauties for yesterday's short trip (~840km from the time i left home till i reach home) the ride & laughter was really great. enjoyed myself n hope to join u guys soon for another trip up north:smile:

[beebee]

back .. we are back..

even through the weather wasnt pleasing thru out the whole trip, the company was great. Had enjoyed the trip esp knowing someone who need to eat 7 meals a day n is forever hungry

[SiLvErGhOsT]

Originally posted by beebee@Jan 9 2005, 12:35 AM

the weather wasnt pleasing thru out the whole trip, the company was great. Had enjoyed the trip esp knowing someone who need to eat 7 meals a day n is forever hungry

oKAY guYS N gIRlS,

Either Aunty BiBi(beebee) or Uncle Jleo- put up a short story's of your trip!! So those buggers who could not make this trip due to their commitments back home, will know- the funs' -you buggers had! Including myself !!

 

Yes !! Aunty bibi-Who is that bugger EaTs 7 meals a day and never goes to the rest room -don't tell me- is it ? "Custom" ,he is the only one closely matches the discription ,he,hee,he :

 

First!-You guys have a good rest! maybe later or next day tells us(buggers) about the trip!!

 

Behalf of -Yamaha Diversion Group- thanks to those guys(buggers) from the TDM group to join and make this trip wonderfull..

 

Hope to see you guys on- next-up coming trips -(Fraser Hill 19-20 Feb)

 

Silverghost..

[solo]

thanks for the great trip and apologies for the miscommunication leading to comics00 and yappiez waiting for me. should have told all to go ahead first...

[comics00]

Originally posted by solo@Jan 9 2005, 12:53 PM

thanks for the great trip and apologies for the miscommunication leading to comics00 and yappiez waiting for me. should have told all to go ahead first...

no prob bro. yappiez n me waiting for u, the rest wondering were we are, custom n me "lost" in KL, urgent looking hunting for loo in the carpark, wondering who should eat the last chinken wing ect. add juices to the trip. BUT, dont let it happen again in the trip to Fraser hill:goodluck:

[jleo]

Originally posted by comics00@Jan 9 2005, 01:01 PM

no prob bro. yappiez n me waiting for u, the rest wondering were we are, custom n me "lost" in KL, urgent looking hunting for loo in the carpark, wondering who should eat the last chinken wing ect. add juices to the trip. BUT, dont let it happen again in the trip to Fraser hill:goodluck:

Hahah,

 

These are but some of the many small ancedotes that make a trip fun and unique. Nothing went bad and everthing turned out fine so i guess that the main thing.

 

One thing i must applaude is the discipline on how everyone stuck to a safe n proper formation. Riding with the bunch was so relaxing though there was a section where many were sprinting.. I quote "Cant even hit 200, jus doing a measly 198"...

 

Also i'd like to extend the many thanks to the TDM bunch(casio inc) for making this trip great...

 

To the next one in feb...

 

THe pics n trip report will be up shortly...

 

Cheers!

[Custom]

Originally posted by SiLvErGhOsT@Jan 9 2005, 12:20 PM

Yes !! Aunty bibi-Who is that bugger EaTs 7 meals a day and never goes to the rest room -don't tell me- is it ? "Custom" ,he is the only one closely matches the discription ,he,hee,he :

SG......

Never never judge a book by it's cover.....

U will be superised once the serect is out. :nono:

 

The someone quote: " This trip is stress... next time every hour muz rest and eat!"

:cheeky:

 

Thanks Guys & Gals for the wonderful time.

This is a trip that done some ultimate test in our bike's acc.

One thing for sure.... wat ever rain coat, arai, gpr or other brand all fail when we talk about 5 hours of rain.

Helmets wise, Arai; MHR and Nolan fail due to either fog(in e visor) or water leaks.

Only HJC (2pcs of Sysmac) withstand the test all the way.

 

Wait for the trip report.........

:bouncefire: