SBF Silverwings Cafe 2008 - JDM/Euro 400/600

[BlackChocobo]

Blinks at 308km.

Reach petrol station at 311km.

Can only pump 11.80L.

Will check the next pump up again.

 

Anyway, some questions:

 

1. I can't find the idling adjustment. Exactly where under the seat? Saw a hole that's blocked by a couple of cables but could'nt squeeze my head nearer to have a closer look.

 

2. I'm 1.8m tall. The windshield's a bit short for me. Additional 2" would be just nice but after market ones are at least 4" different from stock. That would end up at eye level where my view would be affected.

Comments from anyone using Givi windshield?

 

3. Any equivalent Iridium sparkplugs from NGK that is comparably and suitable for SW?

 

Err... I've got 'pigeon' from my belt/roller compartment too... at just 1000km!

It 'cookoos' only when moving off.

 

I thought idling if adjust by yourself will spoil tyhe bike?

[silverwing73]

Just fishtailed my SW in the MSCP. Lucky was going slow...

Ground was a bit wet cos ppl washing the floor.

But this never happened with my x9 on Michelin Gold.

Now a bit worried.

 

My mech recommends Michelin Pilot Sport (since can't get 'Gold' for SW).

Any comments on this tyre?

 

Happen to me before, I think it is due to the smooth surface of the floor and when it is wet, make it even worse.

 

They should do something to the floor.

[Kris Rider]

Happen to me before, I think it is due to the smooth surface of the floor and when it is wet, make it even worse.

 

They should do something to the floor.

 

I dont know how other experienced SW riders would handle slow riding in MSCPs, especially on the ramps when wet - have had a few scares and one time even just drop over as the rear wheel fishtailed - so because of this and the fact that the SW seems to have no power going to the rear wheel on speeds under 20Kmph i sort of develop the technique of applying the left brake slightly as i increase the RPM with the throttle to give the rear wheel some better grip - This works for me and also when making tight 'U' turns.

[BlackChocobo]

Anyone knows anyone here riding red color SWings? Look quite cool huh?

[anodise57]

i saw 2 uncles riding.... QUITE CHIO.. they got matching Top box too... slurppp...

[Scarab]

i saw 2 uncles riding.... QUITE CHIO.. they got matching Top box too... slurppp...

 

You plus another one huh?

[BlackChocobo]

Wow, I saw one at my hse void deck earlier... It was so eye catching... Nicer than Black and Silver sia... its a FBB plate... Re-sprayed maybe?

[anodise57]

hmmm the one i saw going towards Senkang direction from AMK AVE 5 exit from CTE.

E other one i saw is on the road one....

[BlackChocobo]

hmmm the one i saw going towards Senkang direction from AMK AVE 5 exit from CTE.

E other one i saw is on the road one....

 

I'll be having lessons tonight... You ard there later?

[anodise57]

i will be there too.... got Tutorial lesson... hehehe

[BlackChocobo]

i will be there too.... got Tutorial lesson... hehehe

 

Oh ok... maybe we can get to see each other after school... haha...

Tml going for the dam meet up?

[anodise57]

tml..... going to have chicken rice ball @ melaka... hehehhehe

 

later. i sihould reach earlier .. .to makan dinner.. heheheh maybe we might bump into each other.. wat time u reach?

[BlackChocobo]

have to be there by 7... if lucky, see ya at the car park ok? I nvr see your bike, I wait... you never see my bike, you might wanna wait...

[anodise57]

me park ooutside one........ no inside.. cos it cost 1$..... heheheh

[BlackChocobo]

me park ooutside one........ no inside.. cos it cost 1$..... heheheh

 

Yup... Same place lor... Me dun like inside too~

[HelmetBOX1605198525]

My previous stock Japan IRC and current Mich Pilot Sport tyres fishtailed in MSCP and basement carparks when ground is wet. On wet roads still ok so far.

 

but don't you feel pilot sport wear damn fast.

as if the rubber no need money.. :angel:

 

i'm still considering feelfree or dunlop.

 

my IRC had traveled 13k still going strong.

[anodise57]

called up all the major shops to ask... Metler and other major brand no stock -_- .... left Taihin got Pirelli.

[hilfiger]

but don't you feel pilot sport wear damn fast.

as if the rubber no need money.. :angel:

 

i'm still considering feelfree or dunlop.

 

my IRC had traveled 13k still going strong.

 

I dun mind pilot sport wear out fast cos i hope to change them soon..lol..when going over wet surfaces at MSCP, i'm always v wary. Once just bank my bike slightly over wet surface, no throttle or brakes, just let bike roll over also skid and fall. Somemore moving v slowly..

 

Feelfree only available for rear rite? I also think Pirelli worth trying. GTS23/24 and Diablo Scooter tyres have sizes for Swing.

[SW9000]

I dun mind pilot sport wear out fast cos i hope to change them soon..lol..when going over wet surfaces at MSCP, i'm always v wary. Once just bank my bike slightly over wet surface, no throttle or brakes, just let bike roll over also skid and fall. Somemore moving v slowly..

 

Feelfree only available for rear rite? I also think Pirelli worth trying. GTS23/24 and Diablo Scooter tyres have sizes for Swing.

 

Metzler Feelfree new stock coming early June 08.

Cost about $160++ without installation for a pair (front + back).

Can check with JR in Ubi.

[BlackChocobo]

Yo people, tonight the meet up at the dam is still on leh... Interested to join can come in too~ I'd really like to meet all the forum seniors here wor

 

Date: 3/5/08 Saturday

Time: 2200 / 10:00PM

Meet Up Place: Chong Pang Nasi Lemak

Ending Point: Yishun Dam

 

Participant:

1. Mao's (Organiser) 98778393

2. BlackChocobo

3. n@kan0 (Auto Added)

4. Wei Zhong (Auto Added)

5. Swing7777 (Auto Added)

6. Bigcow

7. Qranc21 (might be late as work end at 1030)

8. Stroker (Auto Added)

 

All other scooters welcome to join us.

[silverwing73]

Happen to me before, I think it is due to the smooth surface of the floor and when it is wet, make it even worse.

 

They should do something to the floor.

 

Called my area town council yesterday and highlighted to them the danger of the floor when it is wet and slippery for bike and that they should do something about it like making the floor a bit rougher, so that there is traction when the floor is wet.

 

Let see whether would there be any improvement. he mentioned that he will highlight to HDB. Maybe you guys should also call in or write to your respective town council. They will pick up on this case when there is a lot of feedback.

[bigcow]

Called my area town council yesterday and highlighted to them the danger of the floor when it is wet and slippery for bike and that they should do something about it like making the floor a bit rougher, so that there is traction when the floor is wet.

 

Let see whether would there be any improvement. he mentioned that he will highlight to HDB. Maybe you guys should also call in or write to your respective town council. They will pick up on this case when there is a lot of feedback.

 

at the end of the call to the town council, did u get the name of the person u spoke to? i suppose that fellow will just pretend 'he' didn't receive your call. if u have gotten his name, maybe 'he' will be 'scared' and highlight this matter up to his higher authorities.

[BlackChocobo]

at the end of the call to the town council, did u get the name of the person u spoke to? i suppose that fellow will just pretend 'he' didn't receive your call. if u have gotten his name, maybe 'he' will be 'scared' and highlight this matter up to his higher authorities.

 

Won't work... Have to write in to the HDB through email... Then CC to the minister or director... If not, take pictures and STOMP it... I'm sure the authorities will get it done within a week...

[bigcow]

Won't work... Have to write in to the HDB through email... Then CC to the minister or director... If not, take pictures and STOMP it... I'm sure the authorities will get it done within a week...

 

 

this is not life threatening. they won't do it immediately. they have to go through many departments in order to use the government's money. since u seem to know wat to do, y not u try your method? maybe it works?

[BlackChocobo]

this is not life threatening. they won't do it immediately. they have to go through many departments in order to use the government's money. since u seem to know wat to do, y not u try your method? maybe it works?

 

Haha~ Learn from some of my police friends de la... They say always kana "lightning" letter aka PAP letterhead from this MP, that MP to do this and that... Then their boss will start jumping and prioritizing the matter even if its only "noise pollution"

 

Dun know if it applies to HDB though...

 

Anyway, will I be able to see Bigcow's Half-A-Busa at Chong Pang Nasi Lemak?