Any Program today?

[Richter]

i prefer hard nougats

[VirtueOne]

What a boring Sunday

[florence]

Originally posted by VirtueOne@Oct 1 2006, 08:41 PM

What a boring Sunday

din go out?

[VirtueOne]

Originally posted by florence`@Oct 1 2006, 11:42 PM

din go out?

Never leh....no place to go. Slept whole day..sian.

[Goobii]

Originally posted by nE0@Oct 1 2006, 11:10 AM

No, i didnt prep any goodie bag, hee hee...

 

Actually, theres nothing much to buy over there. All the same stuffs. Hope you guys not too dissapointed wor, hee hee.

yo ! welcome back .... any present for goobii ..

[Goobii]

Originally posted by VirtueOne@Oct 1 2006, 08:41 PM

What a boring Sunday

ya indeed... sunday 1st time I am slacking at home after 6pm ... boring....

 

anyone want to watch movie this wed or thurs?

 

I just realise that during the late hours of 2am the forum is much faster. At least I don't have to wait for the whole thread to load up.

 

:cheer:

 

Any program sms me hor... bro joshy, haven't seen your car leh.. where are you flying now...

 

I want to GO for trips~! anyone organising anything....

[Goobii]

Enjoy ...

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWLDF192VW0...related&search=

 

[kaieiru]

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[kaieiru]

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[kaieiru]

2007 Suzuki GSX-R1000 - First Look

9/25/2006

By Kevin Duke

 

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There are two new machines ready to up the ante in the literbike class for 2007, and the first to surface is the new Suzuki GSX-R1000. The winner of our last two Superbike Smackdowns gets a complete makeover, including a new look that is certain to polarize opinions.

 

But the big news is a more-powerful motor that features an industry-first three-stage power adjustment system that can be altered on-the-fly by a controller on the right clip-on. Details so far are scant, but it's easy to theorize that the four-times faster engine management system dials out some power in its "wet" mode for riding in low-traction situations, with two other higher-performance settings for use when there's more grip. It may also include some form of traction control. We're looking forward to bringing you more details on this advanced system when they become available.

 

At the heart of the K7 is a fuel-injected 999cc 4-cylinder engine with the same bore and stroke figures as last year. Its 73.4mm bore was already the smallest in the class, so we don't anticipate much, if any, of a redline increase from its 13,100 rev limit (13,500-rpm claimed).

 

That said, Suzuki is promising a healthy power increase from the motor that boasts 8% larger intake and exhaust ports and titanium valves that are now larger on the exhaust side. Suzuki's Dual Throttle Valve (SDTV) fuel injection system features 12 smaller holes (instead of four) for better fuel atomization, and its secondary injectors are now located at a steeper angle for improved response. Ventilation holes between the cylinders that reduce pumping losses are now bigger at 48mm, and new reed-valve in the crankcase breather prevents pressure waves originating in the airbox from reaching the crankcase.

 

A hydraulic clutch with a radial master cylinder is intended to keep clutch feel consistent, while a back-torque-limiting slipper clutch makes its return to keep the rear wheel under control during downshifts while decelerating. A redesigned trapezoidal-shaped radiator increases cooling effectiveness by a claimed 10% along with a 30% more efficient oil cooler and larger oil pump.

 

The exhaust system is the first thing people will notice is very different about the redesigned GSX-R1000. This Suzuki Advanced Exhaust System (SAES) features equal-length head pipes pushing spent fumes to an under-engine chamber and on through the new power valve in the mid-pipe before they exit out of a set of low-mount dual titanium/aluminum canisters. Euro 3 emissions regulations force the addition of a catalyzer which, together with the twin mufflers, are the likely result of the bike's claimed dry weight increase of 14 pounds, now up to an alleged 379.

 

The added poundage is apparently not the cause of a new aluminum alloy twin-spar frame that is said to be lighter and built from fewer pieces. Out back, a braced aluminum swingarm is claimed to be more rigid. More interesting is "an innovative new link system which pivots on the swingarm itself for increased traction and reduced side loads." Whether this is a form of Honda's Unit Pro-Link design used on Big Red's CBRs will be determined when we have complete info.

 

The front end is steered by another fully adjustable 43mm fork with Diamond-Like Coating on the fork tubes for low stiction. But new for '07 are larger outer tubes below the triple clamp for less flex, and they now include separate high- and low-speed compression damping circuits (as does the rear shock). The fork's rake angle is thus far a secret, but we do know the bike's trail has been reduced a tiny 2mm to 98mm and its wheelbase has been lengthened 0.4-inch to 55.7 inches, tying Yamaha's 2004-06 R1 for the longest in the literbike class. Should this geometry prove to be too much, a new steering stabilizer controls damping force electronically by varying internal oil flow via a solenoid and a tapered needle valve.

 

Radial-mount brakes are a given in this class, and the Gixxer also gets a claimed braking improvement by incorporating 12 floating mounts for the 310mm rotors instead of the old bike's 8. The greater number of mounting buttons has the potential to transfer more heat away from braking surface. Since the discs themselves can run cooler, they are now 0.5mm thinner to reduce weight.

 

Visually, the new GSX-R 1K is sure to polarize opinions. Naturally, it's said to be a more aerodynamic shape, with a reduced frontal area and a slightly taller windscreen. The nose is built around vertically stacked headlights with a projector high beam that are framed by air intakes for the ram-air system. The fuel tank is shorter (though still at a generous 4.8 gallons), allowing the rider to be placed closer to the front wheel.

 

A great idea borrowed from the GSX-R600/750 is the adjustable footpegs that can be placed in one of three different positions to suit rider preference. A new instrument cluster includes all the typical stuff and adds a gear-position readout, shift light and an indicator that displays which performance setting the rider has selected on the electronic power adjustment system.

 

There's not much else we can tell you about this evolution of one of the most popular sportbikes on the market. Expect them to cause a commotion when they hit dealers in February for a suggested price of $11,399 in your choice of Blue/White, Black/Orange, or Yellow/Silver.

[joshy]

Back liao loe.... Got wat program today?

 

 

Seen & sat on the zx 14 in paris. feel gd. But... BUsa still better.

 

[kaieiru]

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2008 Kawasaki Concours 14 - First Look

9/23/2006

By Ken Hutchison

 

The venerable Kawasaki Concours has definitely paid its dues through years of servitude at the hands of the hard riding on the frugal end of the sport-touring demographic. Over the past two decades it has been a staple on dealership showroom floors as the sole option for riders who desired an economical sport-tourer. The bike had experienced only minor refinements and the appearance, other than updated color schemes, had not really changed during the course of its 21-year history, which was reflected in its sub-$10,000 MSRP. Concours owners of the world have embraced this affordable ugly duckling and millions of good-time miles have rolled beneath its wheels. However, the time has come for this ageless wonder to conform to the winds of change, so without further adieu: Feast your eyes upon the latest contender for sport-touring supremacy, the 2008 Kawasaki Concours 14.

 

Kawasaki has coined the new bike the Transcontinental Supersport. Hopefully you have a good radar detector.

 

Based on the almighty ZX-14 motor and its monocoque chassis, there's no doubt the Concours has the heart of a contender and should be ready to make a serious impact on this class right out of the gate. Although the potent fuel-injected 1352cc powerplant and 6-speed transmission of the new C14 are going to command the most attention from riders on the sporting side of the sport-touring equation, there are a host of other high-end components incorporated into this design and one of the more trick bits is the low-maintenance shaftdrive system that will appeal to the touring set as well. The C14 utilizes an all-new Tetra-Lever Shaft drive featuring a four-link design, which is claimed to offer the same ride quality associated with a chain drive. The new Concours sports an entire host of high-end components, including choice state-of-the-art goodies that will make any technophile giddy.

 

The riding experience is a key selling point of any bike that is designed with transcontinental travel in mind - a statement posed more than once in the Concours 14 literature. Leading the charge is a sleek looking set of bodywork which starts up front with a pair of large cat-eye headlamps and ram-air intake ducts below each one. An electrically adjustable windscreen capped off the bodywork changes and provides on-the-fly regulation of the airflow so the rider can choose a setting of their choice. The shape of the front cowling is based on a Supersport philosophy of aerodynamics which directs air flow around the rider rather than merely blocking the wind as is the case with typical windscreen designs. The theory is great, hopefully it will pan out once it's put to the test in the upcoming riding season.

 

Another one of our favorite measuring sticks of the quality of the rider accommodations is the amount of data offered up by the instrument panel. In addition to the standard fare of speedo and tach, (which we assume are analog face) an LCD display provides odometer, dual trip meters, fuel gauge, gear position indicator, estimated fuel mileage (and probably a few more that were not included in the release) a clock and a tire pressure system that monitors tire pressure through sensors in each wheel. The instrumentation utilizes a CAN (Controller Area Network) interface to reduce the number of necessary wire connections while increasing the amount of available data to be transmitted. An accessory power outlet allows for easy use of various sport-touring accessories including your fuzz-buster.

 

The feature we found particularly interesting is that it will be equipped with KI-PASS (Kawasaki Intelligent Proximity Activation Start System), or "Smart" key ignition system (similar to the system featured in the 2007 H-D lineup), a first for a bike in this class that is becoming increasingly popular with high-end automobiles as a form of theft deterrent.

 

Following the lines of the bike back from the cockpit the stylized bodywork includes an indentation in the side cowling just behind the scalloped venting that should help keep the rider's legs protected from the elements. The seat looks comfortable enough, but they all do in photos, so we won't make too many assumptions at this point. Passenger comfort is nice to take into account so the stepped seat appears to have potential. The faux fuel tank bodywork conceals the massive monocoque frame which wraps over the motor. The fuel cell is actually just beneath it and fuel capacity was not revealed.

 

Integrated hard luggage is always a key selling point for the sport-touring set and in the case of the C14 they really appear to have been well thought out during the design phase as opposed to a mere afterthought. The scalloped panniers are lockable but there were no official dimensions provided at this time. A glove box is built into the fuel tank cover for additional storage of various sundries. The rear luggage rack provides another potential location for additional necessities.

 

Already there is a definite theme brewing with the new Concours. It looks fast and ready to take on any road, straight, twisty, short or long so the final pieces of the puzzle which need to be addressed are the suspension and braking systems. Braking components are as good as any sportbike on the market today. The C14 features 4-piston radial-mount calipers work with a pair of Kawasaki's signature petal-style disc brake rotors. A radial-pump master cylinder completes the radial theory of deceleration. An ABS-equipped Concours 14 version will also be available.

 

Suspension duties will be taken care of by an inverted fork at the front and the new Tetra-Lever system on the rear. Unfortunately there is no information regarding the adjustability of either at this time.

 

After testing the all-new 2006 ZX-14 the rumors started surfacing of a sport-touring machine based on the extremely smooth and wonderfully easy to ride platform. No one at Kawasaki would give us a straight answer, but the sly grins and veil of secrecy tipped their hand. Assuming the Concours retains the rider-friendly characteristics of the ZX-14, which we found conducive to tackling touring duties, and, presuming that the performance window of the big Ninja carries over in any way to the C14, you're looking at what could be one of the better ST machines ever made. This has all the makings of a great comparison between the winner of our upcoming Sport Touring Shootout which has the defending class champion Yamaha FJR1300 versus the all-new BMW K1200GT and will be going live on our site in October 2006.

 

The Concours 14 ABS will be available in two color combinations: Neutron Silver or Metallic Black Diablo but the standard version will only be offered in Neutron Silver.

 

Pricing and availability are not set in concrete, but the bike is projected to be released sometime after March and before June of 2007 as an early release 2008 model. Expect pricing to fall somewhere between the $13,500 FJR1300 and the $18,000 K1200GT. For the sake of the current cost-conscious Concours owners let's hope it's closer to ten than twenty.

[xiao_p]

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sure does resembles an FJR

[xiao_p]

Why Did Honda Choose a V-4 Configuration for Their 800cc MotoGP Machine?

 

http://www.motorcycledaily.com/28september06_hondav4.htm

[-Mel-]

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:cheer:

[Audrey]

Originally posted by joshy@Oct 2 2006, 09:29 AM

Back liao loe.... Got wat program today?

 

 

Seen & sat on the zx 14 in paris. feel gd. But... BUsa still better.

 

hey hey josh! how have u been, how has ur flights been man??

 

i arrived today too.. why are u still here? have u got urself a new bike?!

 

how saddening, i havent got time to ride, bike rotting at bike shop.

 

catch up with u sometime.

[-Mel-]

Originally posted by Audrey@Oct 2 2006, 05:56 PM

hey hey josh! how have u been, how has ur flights been man??

 

i arrived today too.. why are u still here? have u got urself a new bike?!

 

how saddening, i havent got time to ride, bike rotting at bike shop.

 

catch up with u sometime.

wah... u make it seem like no more bike not welcomed here....

[Audrey]

haha i did it on purpose. that's to urge him to get a bike, to ride together, coz we didnt get a chance to!

[xiao_p]

Originally posted by Audrey@Oct 2 2006, 06:52 PM

haha i did it on purpose. that's to urge him to get a bike, to ride together, coz we didnt get a chance to!

nvm if he doesn't hav a bike

still can go touring wif us

den can help us by carrying our luggage

 

u can oso go out riding wif us too

[Goobii]

Hey !~ check this out...

 

The DUKE Affair 2nd Heat @ DevilsBar video/pics

 

Check out my friend getz ...

the green / black and pinky getz..

 

Clip:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EX6bX-Cxd8

 

Pix:

http://samkang.zoto.com/galleries/devils

[-Mel-]

i wanna watch this show~!!!!!

[roger]

Originally posted by kiriyama@Oct 3 2006, 02:02 AM

i wanna watch this show~!!!!!

Yeah!! Its based on a comic... my fren has it, and he has been telling us abt it ages ago lor!! :cheer:

[xiao_p]

Originally posted by roger@Oct 3 2006, 02:11 AM

Yeah!! Its based on a comic... my fren has it, and he has been telling us abt it ages ago lor!! :cheer:

yalor ages ago

super cool manga to read oso if u hav time

[joshy]

Originally posted by Audrey@Oct 2 2006, 05:56 PM

hey hey josh! how have u been, how has ur flights been man??

 

i arrived today too.. why are u still here? have u got urself a new bike?!

 

how saddening, i havent got time to ride, bike rotting at bike shop.

 

catch up with u sometime.

Hey how u doing? NOw I dun have bike dun wanna go out with me liao lor.

 

U can always pillion me.

 

 

Haven look for a new ride lei.

 

I believe u seldom ride too. Do ride it often if not yr bike will fall sick.

 

Or U can add me as sub anytime so when u not ard I can help u ride.

 

 

These few days I'm off so can meet up. I can intro my buddies from here to u too.

 

[Goobii]

Originally posted by joshy@Oct 3 2006, 02:58 AM

 

 

These few days I'm off so can meet up. I can intro my buddies from here to u too.

 

wah ! intro your SIA stewardess buddies to us har ... all steward to aub only only...

 

bro.. wanna share bike? Just you and me.... If you planning to buy a class 2 then I bo pian have to take class 2 ... but is ok.. let me know your plan. Then we can share. You times when you fly, I will use but when u back you can use.. i think is quite flexible for me. My job also quite busy all the time. Will only ride bike for fun. Bike can park at your place, no problem but if u away then I park around my place.

 

*Don't worry, you should know me well ... our bike will be very shiny... heehee...well maintained... *

 

Good deal?