Varadero 125

Pro Dero · July 26, 2005

Originally posted by simone@Jul 26 2005, 02:38 PM
Every mech has his good and bad points thus u go diff shops to do different things.

Ah Wah is skillful, if u look at him how he handles your bike esp when he strips the the carb the brake callipers he's work is very good. He doesnt force screws in or bangs and nuts and bolts. I've done my carb servicing at SANFU and i didn't quite like as compared to ah wah.

I had a bad experience at SANFU when the was trying to take out the screws from the carb he was banging the screwdriver agaist the carb. Also when the mech took out the carb he also took out the coolant hose and all the coolant from the radiator were drained. I didn't realise it until i check my reserve and found out that it was dry.

I've seen how ah wah changes sprockets and chain. He will clean your front sprocket cover and your rear wheel with degreaser and hose it down with water so before installing anything he ensures that all this areas are clean. It only goes to show to amount of pride he takes in his work.

However, ah wah needs to update his parts lists such as engine oil and spark plugs sprockets brake pads.

His service level is very high but sometimes getting parts from him can be quite a hassle.

Another shop i patronise is Racing Incorp. Every 3 months or so i do engine oil replacement, plugs and filter there and get a free tuning of the carb. Paul is also very knowledgeable of the bike as he owns one before and during the period of ownership he keeps tweaking his own varadero. So if u wanna get the most of ya varadero go to him.

However, some of his services are quite expensive like carb servicing. But for engine oil plugs and filter its very reasonablebly priced.

I also patronise Hua Chin at Bukit Batok there i do quick fix ups cos its the nearest to my house like bulbs and spare plugs.

But the level of service there is quite horrible.

Last for DIY stuff esp engine oils and oil filter grease and the such i patronise small MAH. He encourages u to diy he even lends u tools and oil pan so that u can dispose of the oil properly.

However the mech over there does a horrible work and has got mood swings so i never let them touch me bike.

simone

well said bro, cheers mate! thanks anyway!

daniyal

yo boff, i told michael fz plate & taufik to go to ya meet up on sat rather den mine on fri which i CANCELLED.....

Event : Varadero Meet Up

Date : 30th July 2005

Time : 2030hrs

Place : Kampung Glam Cafe, Bussorah Street ( Newspaper Picture...ehehehheh )

Purpose : Talk, Sit, Drink, Malacca Day Trip.. ..most importantly zul wedding convoy

Another point to note for all, next up coming convoy b4 niti punya big day will be zul black vara dat time came to sharel wedding if anyone notice ah, i leave it to daniyal to priortise & call da shots for da convoy & i hope da rest will give their fullest support for his big day ah bros....? thanks!

daniyal, on sat i wont come cuz werk but on zul weddin i will be there, niti 50/50 sori maybe kena do count down ah me...hehhe!

event : zul wedding convoy

date : 7 aug 2005

time : tba

place : bedok tba

Pro Dero · July 26, 2005

Originally posted by Pro Dero@Jul 21 2005, 08:43 PM
eh korang rabak sei...haha!

fri got meet up u guys tak turun ke.....? LOL

my fri meet up cancelled! go to daniyal varadero meet up.....hehehe! enjoys!

SHAHRUL · July 26, 2005

FuIyOH 7th august sia.....not sure can make it my special day ah bro....

DaNiYaL · July 26, 2005

Whats Up DaWgZ!!

prodero>>>

1. juz for your info...Zul did not mention to me about wedding escort....he only inform me that he want to invite OUTRIDERS...i rather hear it from Zul himself....not you....and if you are so excited about the wedding escort...you organize lah....why you ask me to?....the last time i checked with you about Werxguy wedding....I believe i asked your help to organize the wedding escort as i got something on....but what you tell me on the phone...you dun want to organize...you trying to spoil someone's big day is it?....let me tell you....for Werxguy wedding...I liase a lot with elws on the day itself....Niti brought the walkie talkie...where were you?....and yet you got the cheek to tell people...you organize for VARA and OUTRIDERS...i even do the recce myself....

2. about all this patronizing....i believe if you go back and check the forum....i didnt go around blabbering about the shops i patronize.....you want to mention about Boon Siew....I only go there 3 times since i bought my bike....only once i did my servicing there....other than that...i juz do my own surveying....get your facts right...about Ah Wah...i have no complaints....he is a skilled mechanic with vast experience...no doubt about it....you dun see people here...blabbering about the shops that they patronizing....Did you see Simone blabbering about the shops he patronize in the forum?....now is courtesy of Botax....Botax here....Botax there....

3. You want to blame me if people dun go to your meet up?...you want to blame me that VARA cannot come to your organized meet up too?....have my way when organizing meet up?.....why you cancel your meet up?...you said you organize for all bikers....it doesnt have to come from OUTRIDERS and VARA right?...come on lah....the previous meet up you never come down....you dun know anything....another thing...when i organize meet ups....i dun expect full attendance...coz people got other commitments....for your info...Me and Dakar are the people who will be organizing meet ups and trips for now till end of the year....did you know?....coz you are on the dark side...but hey...i can pass you the baton....why not you and Dakar be the organizer for now till end of the year....i back out....you dun worry about Michael and Taufiq...i already 2 steps ahead of you....

4. How many times did some of our brothers down here...personally call you up and tell you to think before you open your mouth or advice you?...You dun listen....People tell you nicely in the face some more....dun want to listen....you want people to shout at you is it?...not only us...even the VARA...hinting at you....still dun get it....

5. BOFF?....what does it mean?...trying to scold me is it?....

I believe i also speak up for some of the brothers here....who shared the same views as me....

To other brothers....i have no intention of hurting your feelings or making this forum an ugly scene or making this forum like a Malay Soap Opera....I juz cant take it.......Lastly...i seek your pardon for my words that i used here...

I rest my case!

Dakar>>> Kelong cancelled....only me and huzaini....

Niti · July 26, 2005

Pro Bero -->> Haaaa... kan da kena Azan ... Actually i dun want to take sides but DaNiYaL mentioned some useful pointers for u to ponder on self improvement. But still bro, u r my fren. Chill ah.....

DaNiYaL -->> 30th cant make it ah. Afternoon got to attend engagement ceremony then at nite got b'day celebration. If i can escape it all, i come down coz whole day kena chain by ma'am....

But for the Malacca trip, dun forget the magic number... 14th!! I mite be given an off from werk dat day coz e next day got course, so must make full use of it

Long time never ride long distance, boring man. Kerriiiiing beb..... !!

Aikon · July 26, 2005

Hi...all Vara bros,Peace...

Brothers >> ever got that numbness feeling especially on your right hand after squeezing the throttle for too long?... got a gadget worth look into.....am not promoting but do read on ....

Throttle Rocker - what is it?

it's a device that wraps around the throttle grip of your motorcycle. The end protrudes out from the grip to form a contoured portion that comfortably fits the heel and palm of your hand. Using the heel of your hand, you apply downward pressure on the Throttle Rocker and the throttle grip rotates. Throttle Rocker is contoured to comfortably fit the palm and heel of your hand so that those long rides are more enjoyable. Can be used with the Universal Cruise Control.

http://209.15.36.61/swcart/shop/TR-photo.jpg

So what's the big deal?

With it you don't have to squeeze the grip to operate the throttle. This means less fatigue and cramping of your hand, because a "death grip" is no longer required to hold throttle speed.

With a Throttle Rocker the grip won't have a tendency to slip because your fingers are getting tired and you won't have to constantly reposition your hand to maintain speed.

· You can operate the throttle with a relaxed hand.

· It greatly reduces hand fatigue and cramping.

· It comfortably fits the heel and palm of your hand.

· It's easier to operate the throttle, especially while wearing heavy gloves.

· Eliminates throttle "creep" due to hand fatigue.

· It is not a throttle lock.

How it works

The tension of the material, along with downward pressure from the heel of your hand causes the Throttle Rocker to maintain a tight hold on the throttle grip. The downward pressure from the heel of your hand causes the throttle grip to rotate.

But I have cruise control

Cruise control is great when you are on the open highway with nothing but open road spreading out ahead of you, but what about riding with a group, between stoplights or on that winding country road? Face it, a large portion of your riding you can't use it. If you have cruise control, adding a Throttle Rocker gives you "full coverage" with the best of both worlds.

If you have cruise control, great, but when you can't use it you'll be glad you have a Throttle Rocker.

Design

Throttle Rocker is contoured to comfortably fit the palm and heel of your hand so that those long rides are more enjoyable.

Construction

· Injection molded out of a tough, Hi-Tec polymer to withstand tough use.

· Fits most grips. Some very small stock grips may be a little too small and billet grips are too smooth to grip.comes in any color you want. (As long as you want black)

interested ?....wanna do M.O. anyone? lets do a poll.juz a survey.nothing concrete yet.

Interested

1. Aikon

2.

3.

RIDE SAFELY

Adios amigo

ABATTORY · July 26, 2005

HAIL ........

AIKON >>> How much does it cost ?

VARAMAX >>> Porbably could you do the fender nex month together wif WADY .... so i can order for the both of you .

visual · July 26, 2005

[niti] when is the big day...

[aikon] i saw a similar one used by a guy on st11, the says its pretty neat and make u more relax esp long journey... and the best part.. its removable.. to prevent some monkeys form stealing it.. so like what abbatoryy asked.. how much huh?

Aikon · July 27, 2005

Hi...all Vara bros,Peace...

Originally posted by Niti@Jul 27 2005, 12:50 AM
...Long time never ride long distance, boring man. Kerriiiiing beb..... !!

Niti >> aisey bro...high and dry issit?...dun worry....after malacca, mark this date .... saturday,10th September make yourself free yaa..same goes with other recce team riders...chop chop must take leave horr..

Abattorr , Visual >> sire... gadget price:USD $9.95 (=SGD$19.61) exclude shipping cost **(see below.)

** (For shipping outside of the continental U.S.A. the shipping cost will be calculated after submittal of order, and an email will be sent to you with the associated shipping costs. We will then wait to receive your approval of shipping costs before shipment will be made. The purchaser will be responsible for all other charges, including any applicable customs, Value Added Tax (VAT), or other surcharges that may deal with importing these products into your country)

RIDE SAFELY

Adios amigo

Niti · July 27, 2005

Visual -->> Big Day, 1st Jan 2006, the day after some pple go for New Year Countdown...

Aikon -->> 10th Sept werking bro!! Nowadays my leave is not like last time, unlimited. After Cherating n some other vacations I took, getting lesser2 n lesser. Even Hari Raya this year need to sacrifice myself n go to work. Need to save for e Big Day. This is e part where I wish I was single, so i dun have to miss all e recces n trips... Aniwae, wats in store for 10th Sept??

visual · July 27, 2005

Originally posted by Niti@Jul 27 2005, 02:10 PM
This is e part where I wish I was single, so i dun have to miss all e recces n trips... Aniwae, wats in store for 10th Sept??

ok new year.. will go and escort... if nothing urgent comes up...

btw.. where to where?

about being single: your right lah... once your married.. so much time taken up.. like now i hardly have anytime.. even to post on the forum... or do my own stuff... but i guess that how it is...

Pro Dero · July 27, 2005

daniyal

1. zul last nite personally sms me & i asked me to help him organise so i merely relaying it here since u & dakar call da shots get it?

2. abt taufik & michael if u really 100 times ahead of me why must they sms me these few days askin abt me doing gatherin via sms? so i refer to u tak leh ke?

3. abt botax its varastormer who recommand, i only mention u know wat shop wat? i dun need to tell in previous posting? cuz i am ONLY sharing info wif u all pe?

its u who suan me why nvr go to ah wah anymore lah dude?

4. i was merely pullin ya legs abt some ppl nvr come to my meet ups, joking say u owe me 1 den u took it so serious wak pe?

boss = boff

btw u tink i got a prob wif u so wrong man, dat time on my bday its u, bai, dakar, shikin, hazli, i & my wife go to GP rr makan aft toiling da horrible jam at 2nd link bro?

it really means alot to me man....

4. How many times did some of our brothers down here...personally call you up and tell you to think before you open your mouth or advice you?...You dun listen....People tell you nicely in the face some more....dun want to listen....you want people to shout at you is it?...not only us...even the VARA...hinting at you....still dun get it....

only u called me abt some futile matters which has no point due to misunderstanding den abbattory called regarding some prankster who kept callin me, askin me vara bikes suck lah, our group blah blah, u can check out my SDR forum he post something irritating us all....

i post pix for us all to learn & i try watever mech for trial & error bro, i dunno y we cant really see eye to eye, but i am here cuz i am riding a vara, wanna make frens & enjoy da ride bro....

come on ah i am werking 2 jobs & got a wife, u tink i am wasting my time here for wat its abt da bikers passion man, at times i dun even hv time for myself like our new groom visual cheers mate & sori for all nazrin...

Pro Dero · July 27, 2005

Originally posted by Niti@Jul 27 2005, 12:50 AM
Pro Bero -->> Haaaa... kan da kena Azan ... Actually i dun want to take sides but DaNiYaL mentioned some useful pointers for u to ponder on self improvement. But still bro, u r my fren. Chill ah.....

siti

opps hehe! typo ah, btw niti its time we help understand each other better & juz enjoy da ride....

btw when u free i wanna book u 4me sticker redesignin i need ya super skilled hands to do my bike....hehehe!

Pro Dero · July 27, 2005

Originally posted by Aikon@Jul 27 2005, 01:26 AM
Hi...all Vara bros,Peace...

Brothers >> ever got that numbness feeling especially on your right hand after squeezing the throttle for too long?... got a gadget worth look into.....am not promoting but do read on ....

Throttle Rocker - what is it?

it's a device that wraps around the throttle grip of your motorcycle. The end protrudes out from the grip to form a contoured portion that comfortably fits the heel and palm of your hand. Using the heel of your hand, you apply downward pressure on the Throttle Rocker and the throttle grip rotates. Throttle Rocker is contoured to comfortably fit the palm and heel of your hand so that those long rides are more enjoyable. Can be used with the Universal Cruise Control.

http://209.15.36.61/swcart/shop/TR-photo.jpg

So what's the big deal?
With it you don't have to squeeze the grip to operate the throttle. This means less fatigue and cramping of your hand, because a "death grip" is no longer required to hold throttle speed.

With a Throttle Rocker the grip won't have a tendency to slip because your fingers are getting tired and you won't have to constantly reposition your hand to maintain speed.
· You can operate the throttle with a relaxed hand.
· It greatly reduces hand fatigue and cramping.
· It comfortably fits the heel and palm of your hand.
· It's easier to operate the throttle, especially while wearing heavy gloves.
· Eliminates throttle "creep" due to hand fatigue.
· It is not a throttle lock.

How it works
The tension of the material, along with downward pressure from the heel of your hand causes the Throttle Rocker to maintain a tight hold on the throttle grip. The downward pressure from the heel of your hand causes the throttle grip to rotate.

But I have cruise control
Cruise control is great when you are on the open highway with nothing but open road spreading out ahead of you, but what about riding with a group, between stoplights or on that winding country road? Face it, a large portion of your riding you can't use it. If you have cruise control, adding a Throttle Rocker gives you "full coverage" with the best of both worlds.
If you have cruise control, great, but when you can't use it you'll be glad you have a Throttle Rocker.

Design
Throttle Rocker is contoured to comfortably fit the palm and heel of your hand so that those long rides are more enjoyable.
Construction
· Injection molded out of a tough, Hi-Tec polymer to withstand tough use.
· Fits most grips. Some very small stock grips may be a little too small and billet grips are too smooth to grip.comes in any color you want. (As long as you want black)

interested ?....wanna do M.O. anyone? lets do a poll.juz a survey.nothing concrete yet.

Interested
1. Aikon
2.
3.

RIDE SAFELY

Adios amigo

aikon

bro i oso want thx!

interested ?....wanna do M.O. anyone? lets do a poll.juz a survey.nothing concrete yet.

Interested

1. Aikon

2.abbattory

3. pro dero

4. come on bro add on....hehehe!

Niti · July 27, 2005

Pro Bero -->> Siti??? Haha!!!... Sticker? Can... i also need to get some stickers for my bike. But time n date a bit hard to set coz dis week got some stuffs to do, n nex week go ROMM and buy some other stuffs. Will keep u updated bro!!

Visual -->> Dun scare me leh... like after marriage got no time to enjoy like that. Actually dats one of my biggest fear, after getting married not being able to stay close with u guys. Summore my fiancee is 50-50 bout bikes n touring stuffs. But i guess this part can learn from those bros who are married. Maybe Aikon can spare me some pointers or doa2 ke buat pelembut hati, hehehheh....

ABATTORY · July 27, 2005

HAIL BROS ....

AIKON >>> can find out wats the total cost .... im interested leh bro .

NITI >>> Abis lah lu beb ..... No more touring after marriage ker ? ish ish ish ..... bro ....just rub some minyak senyonyong on her ..... surely she orait go for touring ....... hehehhe . Fender .....when you want to do ?

VISUAL >>> u comin down dis SAT ? can introduce yor mrs ..... to our mrs lah .... so you can also go for touring .

VARASTORMER >>> Will check wif the guy if he go any more crashbar in stock .

visual · July 27, 2005

Originally posted by Niti@Jul 27 2005, 05:20 PM
Visual one of my biggest fear, after getting married not being able to stay close with u guys. Summore my fiancee is 50-50 bout bikes n touring stuffs.

niti brader.. join the club man.. my wife .. totally not into the whole going to malaysia, touring thing too... im just plain lucky.. sometimes she dont mind being the pillian....

im hoping that the next meet up... Nazrin & shah (gfs) can talk and phsyco her abit lah.. *heheh*

but i suppose marriage is a give and take.. u give .. maybe she will give some back to you...*hopefullY for you and me,,,,*

so u finished your course 'rumah tangga'?

prodero a suggestion... setup a blog.. or like what daniyal did.. get this 'http://multiply.com/' account..so u can upload your pic and experience there...

so when u got new stuff, just one post is needed to annpounce your discoveries, or upgrades... and if a person is interested, can simply click on your link.. to see it..

cos when u post here.. and it take up like 5-8 post.. it makes it abit hard to read the forum.. since forum is a public space.. i think its just more 'orderly' to do it that way...

this after all is a suggestion.. i think its pretty similar to what dakar suggested that you have your own blog... so ppl can see the stuff u do... if a [person chooses to view it...

actually if you did that earlier .. your page would have all this content.. nicely consolidated... and not liek now.. scattered everywhere with in 194 pages in the forum...

another suggestion is for you to add.. useful info to your blog/website, even addresses of good workshops.. and rating and pricelist of the parts...

that would actually be damm useful for us as a reference and new biker..

visual · July 27, 2005

Originally posted by ABATTORY@Jul 27 2005, 05:30 PM
VISUAL >>> u comin down dis SAT ? can introduce yor mrs ..... to our mrs lah .... so you can also go for touring .

i cant 100% confirm, i already told her.. hopefully on the day she is ok to come... cos i do want to come.. will try to make it round 8.45, but we woudl have to go by 9.45. she dont liek to stay up late lah.. so anyways.. slowly lah take baby steps..

see you there bro...

Pro Dero · July 27, 2005

Originally posted by visual@Jul 27 2005, 05:35 PM
niti brader.. join the club man.. my wife .. totally not into the whole going to malaysia, touring thing too... im just plain lucky.. sometimes she dont mind being the pillian....

im hoping that the next meet up... Nazrin & shah (gfs) can talk and phsyco her abit lah.. *heheh*

but i suppose marriage is a give and take.. u give .. maybe she will give some back to you...*hopefullY for you and me,,,,*

so u finished your course 'rumah tangga'?

prodero a suggestion... setup a blog.. or like what daniyal did.. get this 'http://multiply.com/' account..so u can upload your pic and experience there...
so when u got new stuff, just one post is needed to annpounce your discoveries, or upgrades... and if a person is interested, can simply click on your link.. to see it..
cos when u post here.. and it take up like 5-8 post.. it makes it abit hard to read the forum.. since forum is a public space.. i think its just more 'orderly' to do it that way...

this after all is a suggestion.. i think its pretty similar to what dakar suggested that you have your own blog... so ppl can see the stuff u do... if a [person chooses to view it...

actually if you did that earlier .. your page would have all this content.. nicely consolidated... and not liek now.. scattered everywhere with in 194 pages in the forum...

another suggestion is for you to add.. useful info to your blog/website, even addresses of good workshops.. and rating and pricelist of the parts...

that would actually be damm useful for us as a reference and new biker..

visual

thanks for da idea bro but i aint gotta da time, werk werk so me dun post here ez as dat....hehhee!

niti

i still got da 2 metre black sticker we buy 2gether, dun tell ya wife we pillion wach other dat time damn touchin eh...hehehe!

LTC · July 27, 2005

Originally posted by Pro Dero@Jul 26 2005, 09:52 AM
LTC

its nice of u to shaRE ya prob u hv here if u got da pix den we all can benefit it all, no 1 is perfect so r mech they are all human.....hehehe! lets learn it 2gether...

btw ya cone bearing eat up ya frame or not? den it will affect ya handlin to da fork too...

For my fork case taking a pic won't help cos the rust spot is non visible but u can feel it if u really try to...

The cone bearing I had it changed before and the leak is on one side only Which I believe is due to the rust spot. So guys do make sure ur keep the fork clean.

Other than that now I got to change handlebar, balancers and a pair of mirrors. Stupid accident this morning.

I'm not injured cos maintain my balance despite the accident. I refuse to take the plunge. Shouldn't have rode to work this morning when I wake up feeling dizzy. Now get to buy new stuffs again... Hahaha.

werxguy: That new bike I saw it in my station, FZXXXXG. New and no rear license plate number. I think it could belong to someone in my station.

visual · July 27, 2005

Originally posted by Pro Dero@Jul 27 2005, 06:03 PM
visual

thanks for da idea bro but i aint gotta da time, werk werk so me dun post here ez as dat....hehhee!

dey.. explore it.. first lah...

i just signed up to thisd multiply thing.. easy and fast.. and it work better then this forum lah...

explore it first.... lah.....

check it out ... in 2 min.. i can alsready have this

http://visual05.multiply.com/journal

LTC · July 27, 2005

Guys...

This is a place for us to share and learn... So chill. Dun take things too offensively. If anyone gets offended, cool down and think over again before posting. It helps. Not taking sides.

BTW Aku tak cakap melayu so some of the post I skip. No offence. I got a lot of malay friends also. Want to have more friends.

With PRIDE I wanna RIDE...

Aikon · July 27, 2005

Hi...all Vara bros,Peace....

Originally posted by Niti@Jul 27 2005, 05:20 PM
Visual -->> Dun scare me leh... like after marriage got no time to enjoy like that. Actually dats one of my biggest fear, after getting married not being able to stay close with u guys. Summore my fiancee is 50-50 bout bikes n touring stuffs. But i guess this part can learn from those bros who are married. Maybe Aikon can spare me some pointers or doa2 ke buat pelembut hati, hehehheh....

------

Niti >> bro...want some pointers?...sure can, me got 14 volume of books on survival techniques...seriously, its a great balancing act.need to know your priorities and most importantly..be fair to yourself and the one you cherish...stay calm bro.if the going gets tough,the tough gets going....so lets ride by my side brother and let those fresh air blast our hot headed heads to sense.

Abattorry >> sire, am trying to get a pool of at least five interested buyers first. will keep you inform...nothing concrete yet.if not as usual,chop chop will get it done the DIY way lorr.

Pro Dero, DaNiYaL >> bros, PATIENCE is a great virtue.

LTC >> ever thought of fork boots or shield?..keeps those grimes and dirts away from them forks...btw are you a peranakan?

RIDE SAFELY

Adios amigo

yem_paul · July 27, 2005

aikon

bro i oso want thx!

interested ?....wanna do M.O. anyone? lets do a poll.juz a survey.nothing concrete yet.

Interested

1. Aikon

2.abbattory

3. pro dero

4. Yem_paul

Been wanting to get this ... but was sceptical about the shipping fees ... Hopefully this MO will bring down the fees slightly ... good job Aikon

Niti

Dont' worry marriage life will bring you to another phase of life ... Things will not get worse ... It'll be even better ...

Al-Simmons · July 27, 2005

Ok just to continue the ball rolling....i'm interested too..

Throttle Rocker

http://209.15.36.61/swcart/shop/TR-photo.jpg

Interested

1. Aikon

2. abbattory

3. pro dero

4. Yem_paul

5. Al-simmons

Aikon >>> Just wanna check whether issit detachable? so in future ifffffff change bike then can just transfer the gadget over.....

and does it fit with the grips that we are using...? or must use the grip as in the pix...

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