Varadero 125

[butcher]

Al-simmons and iswady>> yeay the david silver spare is back and they have 1000 plus emails to be done. so the y will get back to me in one week....

 

 

 

i hope tyre hugger don't cost a bomb, if not i have to say goodbye to arrow.

 

abbatory>>> yeah. will keep you posted on when the stuff is coming.... anyway, is there any place to custom made crash bars?

[Al-Simmons]

Originally posted by ABATTORY@Jan 5 2006, 09:26 AM

AL SIMMONS >>> The shop is sellin abt $6.5 ..... and also depend on your fren's age .... if he's young and just pass .... his insurance will be very2 expensive .

If $6.5 i straight away buy....

then can sell at cheap cheap price $5K...

[byteblock]

abattorizmo & daniyal:VTEC babey!!

[ABATTORY]

AL SIMMONS >>> Dont get me wrong ..... $6.5k is only machine price .... must fork out the rest .... like ins etc .....

[iswadyidris]

Details:

price quoted does not include installation and LTA inspection for approval.

 

 

ARROW SYSTEM M.O.

 

 

TITANIUM

$750 ( single order)

$650 ( multiple orders-min.5 pcs)

 

Interested:

1.

2.

 

 

ALUMINIUM

$630 ( single order)

$550 ( multiple orders-min.5 pcs)

 

Interested:

1. Aikon

2.

3.

 

Interested but not confirmed

1. Al-Simmons / Ti / March

2.butcher /ti/j une

3.butchers g.f / ti/ june

4.wady/Ti/March

 

 

 

Closing Date:

- before *Sunday,15th January 2006. (*last day offer price)

 

Deposit:

- a third of total amount. going to settle deposit by Friday,13/01/2006.

 

Payment

- via bank transfer. PM or sms for details

 

 

REVIEW

p.s: its the closest possible review for our model.

[butcher]

ok Here's comes the quote.......

 

 

Al-simmons--- your damage is at SGD$150.66 ($195.66 w delivery)

 

Iswadi--- your undercowl damage is SGD$191.50 ($236.5 w delivery)

 

there will be other tax upon arrival in singapore but i don;t know what izzit.

 

Please Contact Me A.sA.p for deposit.

 

 

Wan 91731232

 

 

For The tyre hugger, they dont have any for the time being.

[unknown]

Originally posted by byteblock@Jan 4 2006, 01:37 PM

hey gang..i sold my bike liao...now i'm riding SBS and SMRT while waiting for my spec2..anyways..the new owner is Keanan..'unknown's fren..he stay at punggol..

hope you guys welcome him with open arms/arses k...hehehe..ciao!

Byteblock

Yo Bro, Congrats on ya 2a and ride safe bro.

 

Keanan

Free, want to cruise along anywhere, just call me okie?

 

Aikon

Is the arrow distributor the one that recently posted his ads in the forum???

If so, Maybe u can try to get a direct quote from arrow itself and see how, since the order is a MO.

[Aikon]

Hi…all Vara bros, Peace…

 

 

 

 

…can delay order….?

… for the majority’s benefit, will push back this M.O. to a later date. probably by end of June. understand the situation of some....am hoping when we resume,still can get that elusive number ‘5’...and hoping too by then, this particular product for our bike model are out in the local market.

 

 

Interested but not confirmed ( KIV /Pending List)

 

1. Aikon / Alu / -

2. Al-Simmons / Ti / March

3. butcher / Ti / June

4. butchers g.f / Ti / June

5. Iswady / Ti / March

6. Beb /- / -

 

 

 

 

Is the arrow distributor the one that recently posted his ads in the forum???

If so, Maybe u can try to get a direct quote from arrow itself and see how, since the order is a MO.

Unknown >> yes, its him… already send out sale enquiries directly. awaiting reply. thanxs for your suggestion,bro

 

 

 

RIDE SAFELY

Ride is passion.Safety is decision.

[Beb]

Aikon>>Oke bro..I will wait for the pending M.O..Hopefully it will be a success.

[WAI]

Hi all,

 

Background: Just had my bike serviced at Combine Motors. Change the clutch cable, handle grip, installed hazard lite, added a booster, changed engine oil, change all brake pads, change to a new chain and oil filter, spark plug , changed the fork shield and some other minor stuffs which I cant really remember.

 

 

2..Did some riding around and noticed something. The noise level has decreased slightlly. However several issues i need to check with you guys.

 

 

a) Before servicing, once I start the bike by pressing the electric start button, the bike is able to start w/o trottling (Byeblock > Correct me if i'm wrong). However, once after the service, I have to trottle slightly and press the electric start before the bike can start. Is that a norm?

 

 

b) Also, sometimes when the bike is idling ,either at junction waiting for traffic lite to turn green or just started the bike (be it in neutral gear or in first gear with clutch depressed fully) the engine will die off on its own after sometime (Petrol is fuly topped up. Any idea whats the prob?.

 

 

c) Could it be because of the hazard lite that was installed had maybe somehow drain the battery (But hazard lite wasnt switched on)?

 

 

d) Anyone experienced difficulty in trying to hit 100KM from 80KM (with no pillion the bike)? So far mine after the service it seems like I have difficulty hitting 100km. However I have seen byteblock hitting 100km while he tongpang me (and I am not light ). Bike seems to be calling for help once reaching at 80KM (So heartpain)

 

 

e) How much does a new pair of clutch and brake lever cost? (just price range will do)

 

 

ABATTORY & DaNiYaL > Tks for the welcome. No prob on the blanja . haha.

 

Byteblock > bro, experienced any of those that i mentioned?

[Al-Simmons]

Originally posted by Keanan@Jan 6 2006, 06:48 AM

 

a) Before servicing, once I start the bike by pressing the electric start button, the bike is able to start w/o trottling (Byeblock > Correct me if i'm wrong). However, once after the service, I have to trottle slightly and press the electric start before the bike can start. Is that a norm?

 

I think it's a norm. Happen to me also. What i think it takes some time for the Engine Oil to settle down after you change. After some time, it will be ok. Another thing maybe you can increase the idling timing.

 

b) Also, sometimes when the bike is idling ,either at junction waiting for traffic lite to turn green or just started the bike (be it in neutral gear or in first gear with clutch depressed fully) the engine will die off on its own after sometime (Petrol is fuly topped up. Any idea whats the prob?.

 

Same thing as (a). Need to adjust idling timing.

 

c) Could it be because of the hazard lite that was installed had maybe somehow drain the battery (But hazard lite wasnt switched on)?

 

(a) and (b) has nothing to do with battery. Hazard light will not affect the battery unless you on it for 1 hour continuosly at stationary position.

 

d) Anyone experienced difficulty in trying to hit 100KM from 80KM (with no pillion the bike)? So far mine after the service it seems like I have difficulty hitting 100km. However I have seen byteblock hitting 100km while he tongpang me (and I am not light ). Bike seems to be calling for help once reaching at 80KM (So heartpain)

 

Did you change the sprocket? Also check your brake disc and make sure it is not eating your disc plate. Happen to one of our guys during the Hatyai trip and his bike had difficulty hitting 100kph.

 

e) How much does a new pair of clutch and brake lever cost? (just price range will do)

 

I have no idea. Never change before.

[Aikon]

Hi…all Vara bros, Peace…

 

 

Originally posted by Keanan Jan 6 2006@ 06:48 AM

…...added a booster, change all brake pads, change... spark plug .

could be any of them above. there’ll be ‘after effefcts’ and most are temporary ‘hiccups’. Its good to observe after each vist at the moto diam.

 

 

 

Engine dying off while idling.

- its a classic example. A symptom after changing to a non OE spark plugs. before moving off, watch that rpm panel. recommended rev @ 1.5k, anything below (say 1.2~1.3K) will likely cause the above. remedy? a slow notch up with the idling timing.

 

 

difficulty in trying to get speed

- again watch these panels, speedometer and odometer. try making comparison with both. will be ‘healthy’ if both indication almost tally (.i.e. speed 80km/h rpm 7.5~8k range). IMO...be prepared to change spark plugs or remove that booster, if you need to.

 

 

Battery issue/ Cant electric start.

- for some reason, if cant electric start pause a while. don’t panic. always had this problem too after changing spark plug. Once engine start, again check the rpm.

- cold morning after heavy rain one possibility too. electrons got ‘ frozen’ lah... Remedy? switch ‘ON’ a circuit first..say ‘hazard light’ just to create a flow.

 

 

 

... btw,you can try FJT @ Rowell Rd for Honda genuine spares.

 

 

 

RIDE SAFELY

Ride is passion.Safety is decision.

[Beb]

Keanan>>Bro increased your idling timing and u should changed to a new spark plugs..Chances are that your spark plugs maybe faulty.Try this solution first may save u some money.

[byteblock]

keanan> wah dude,i NEVER ever needed to throttle to start the bike ley...hehehe..

[pingster]

i encountered this problem before: eletric start wif throttle and engine dies off while @ neutral or clutch...... when i 1st did my servicing and used fully sync oil. after that, i switched to semi-sync oil and dun have that problem liao..... dunno whether is tt the real cause anot.... clutch cable changed once @ ah wah, abt $15-20, cant really remember.

[VaraStormer]

Better check your plugs... if it appears to be wet, that mean your EO overtopped. Low idling will cause engine dies off... High will makan your petrol shortly... Maybe you just need a fine tuning on your bike will be fine... dun panic... the bike will response differently to different owner... It got life too man... just relaz.. take your time to understand your bike better and sayang your bike... slowly it will response to your need..

[DaNiYaL]

Whats Up DaWgZ!!

 

Keanan>>> Bro...dun worry...juz bear in mind...the bike is underpower by nature...it is good to warm up your engine every morning before you ride for at least 10 mins...once started...rev it up and maintain at 5 rpm...at this stage...your battery will be charge...and engine oil will be woken up to lubricate those gears...or...it could be your air filter or sprak plug....Bike die off while waiting at traffic light...thats common...but not so often...if it is, then your tuning of air and petrol is disturbed...watever it is...dun open your carburetor and service it...unless it is very bad...so far...change the spark plug will do the trick....difficult to hit 100km/h...at what rpm do you change your gear....i suggest the next time...you try to change gear at 7-9 rpm...you can see the difference......and yes...juz like Varastormer said...take your time and understand the bike....trust me...it werks......now my mouse is giving me problems...it has its own mind....how to solve it...tried the trouble shooting guide but it aint werking...

[WAI]

HI all, esp to DaNiYal,Varastormer,Pingster,Beb, Aikon, Tks for all the replies and info. Really appreciate it.

 

Today, started the bike on two occasions today. Both times, bike is able to start w/o the need to turn the trottle. Prob may be temp like you guys said.

 

Anyway to be on the safe side, I also increased the idling speed to around 1.5 and waited for about 30 mins. Bike did not die off. Think its is because of the need for the bike to get used to the service . Hehehe..... Will check further e.g engine oil (Currently using full syn), spark plug, etc etc..

 

Anyway didnt ride the bike today so cant really check on the speed of 100km. But will try what DaNiYal advised. Maybe will change.

 

Anyway , hope didnt disturb you guys too much. Tks again for all your help.

 

Al-Simmons > Yupz, Did change the sproket also. Does it affect the speed? Me abit goondu on this type of stuffs.

[WAI]

Anyway, a friend gave me two Zeus flip-up helmets FOC. 1- brand new, 1 only worn few times. Any comments on the helmet?

[Al-Simmons]

Keanan >>> Changing of sprockets will affect your pick up and top speed. Out stock sprockets teeths is front - 14 and rear - 44. If you reduce the teeth for the front sprockets and maintaining the rear, you will have better pick up. Reducing the teeth for the rear sprockets will increase your top speed.

 

How to check?

At 5th gear, your bike should be running at 9000rpm at 90kph. That is if your sprockets are stock condition (44/14). If you do your maths, 44 / 14 = 3.142.

So if you change ur rear lower to 14 say 12. Then 44 / 12 = 3.667. You'll get better pick up. So if your sprocket ratio is higher than 3.142, you will have better pick up. Meaning at 5th gear, your bike would be running at higher than 9000rpm at 90kph. If you change both your rear and front sprocket. Roughly calculate your sprocket ratio.

If your bike is running at lesser than 9000rm at 90kph, then the sprocket ratio should be less than 3.142. But one thing to take note, your bike will take some time reaching that 90kph mark.

(Actually the calculation part is my own theory, due to observations and experience. I not sure whether correct or not )

Another thing, you will find some problem to get 44 for the rear. Still dunno which shop has it.

 

About Zeus flip-up helmet. I've been using it for about 1 year plus. Quite comfortable for touring after wearing for the first few times. Once the screws get loose, u'll start hearing some noises. You'll need to get used to it, especially while checking of blindspots. Quite heavy compared to Arai helmets.

[Al-Simmons]

MEET UP SESSION

Date : 8th Jan 2006, Sunday

Time : Meet at 1600hrs at Jurong Point m/cycle carpark area

Where we going : Gelang Patah

Plan B : If it rains, we will go Al-Ameen (Bukit Timah), KTM or Simpang Bedok or any other suggestions

Who's Going?

1. Aikon

2. Al-Simmons

3. Wady

4. Visual

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

 

Latecomers

1. Newtsuit (after 5.30pm)

2.

3.

 

Keanan & toobez >>> Glad if you can join us.

[butcher]

Aikon_---->

 

 

1. Aikon / Alu / -

2. Al-Simmons / Ti / March

3. butcher / Ti / June

4. butchers g.f / Ti / June

5. Iswady / Ti / March

6. Beb /- / -

 

 

 

Me Confirm getting the arrow...... however, i got something to ask. Would you mind if you can contact me @ 91731232 ---wan here. Anyday from 3-6pm. thanx

[Al-Simmons]

Rain rain go away...come again another day..

[Al-Simmons]

Singaporebikes.com Anniversary Carnival

Meeting Venue : KTM (Keppel Road)

Date : 14th Jan (Sat)

Time : 12pm

 

Anyone interested can give me a call at 98364335. We can go together and check out the good deals there.

 

*Don't forget to print out the lucky draw coupon >>>> Lucky Draw Coupon Link

[Niti]

Only 14th or 15th? No other dates?