[Group] YAMAHA Fazer

[wX]

for rotary dampers, only GPR is available for fz1, not even fz6 if i'm not wrong, i may be lost touch from their catalog alr.. hahaha..

 

anyway, GPR rotary damper had been serving me since day 1 when i got my fz1, which is like 1 yr 10 mths alr.. so far so fantastic.. hahaha..

 

Well, Im riding the FZ1N, so i believe they should have something for me. Could you advice me on where you made the purchase and the approximate amount u spent on when you got it>?

[danielling1981]

i think this explains all.. hahaha.. i lazy to elaborate..

 

"A steering damper, steering stabiliser or sprint damper is a damping device designed to inhibit an undesirable, uncontrolled movement or oscillation of a vehicle steering mechanism, a phenomenon known in motorcycling as wobble, or in extreme cases, a tank-slapper. Modern motorbikes are unlikely to exhibit this behaviour in daily use thanks in part to better dampers and due to their very stiff front ends and other general improvements in design and tyre technology."

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steering_damper

 

Ya i read tat post already. Becoz i remember another time i asked a question but realise i should google first... ^^

 

The reason y i asked even after reading the wiki is, fz1 should be considered "modern" bikes already? And i see ur signature, should be 07 or later? So just wondered whether u had additional reasons to install this accessory.

 

So far my bike up to 160km/hr, i dun feel any need to ve damper. Maybe i ve to try even higher spd before i can decide... =D

[pichudot]

Well, Im riding the FZ1N, so i believe they should have something for me. Could you advice me on where you made the purchase and the approximate amount u spent on when you got it>?

 

i think you can get the necessary info from GPR stabilizer web (not the GPR exhaust web)..

 

but i believe that it's compatible with both S & N models unless you change ur handlebar cramp (not too sure wad they call that as)..

 

i got it at eBay via a oversea distributor for GPR at ard SGD 750..

[pichudot]

Ya i read tat post already. Becoz i remember another time i asked a question but realise i should google first... ^^

 

The reason y i asked even after reading the wiki is, fz1 should be considered "modern" bikes already? And i see ur signature, should be 07 or later? So just wondered whether u had additional reasons to install this accessory.

 

So far my bike up to 160km/hr, i dun feel any need to ve damper. Maybe i ve to try even higher spd before i can decide... =D

 

mine is a 10 model..

 

my point is simple.. if u dun feel that u have that need, u dun need to get that..

 

but if u wanna go higher than 160km/hr and/or u encountered any kind of undesirable, uncontrolled movement or oscillation of a vehicle steering mechanism, a phenomenon known in motorcycling as wobble, or in extreme cases, a tank-slapper (LOL! ), u can considered getting a damper.. hahaha..

[pichudot]

happened to have some pictures when i got it installed initially.. hahaha.. for wX or any others to have a rough view on how it looks & how close is it to the handlebar cramp (not too sure wad they call that as).. hahaha..

 

 

[d3an_cain]

road tax insurance renewal nxt mth.. but road tax letter i misplace it.. is there additional cost if i request LTA to resend the letter/ road tax disc??

[Yatz86]

happened to have some pictures when i got it installed initially.. hahaha.. for wX or any others to have a rough view on how it looks & how close is it to the handlebar cramp (not too sure wad they call that as).. hahaha..

 

 

 

poison alert!

[sICkbOi-dOt-cOm]

road tax insurance renewal nxt mth.. but road tax letter i misplace it.. is there additional cost if i request LTA to resend the letter/ road tax disc??

 

Since its just a renewal letter, no problem.if u renew via axs coz they will send you another rd tax. But if you renew via singpost den cannot already lorr..

 

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[pichudot]

poison alert!

 

u can skip that post if it's too "glaring" to ur eyes..

[MonoWorld]

hi pichudot,

 

Bought my bike brand new. but now not so brand new liao. haha. the tyre is still the stock tyre that came with the bike. the box is H&B Journey TC52 with metal rack.

 

It does shake violently when i let it go at around 40-50km/h. I dare not let it go handsfree for more than 2-3 seconds as I could hear the metal banging, not sure from where though. i was just afraid of the inevitable tank-slap if i let the handlebar goes handsfree any longer.

 

Makes me wonder whether it's due to weight of the box and metal rack are the cause of the handlebar shake lol.. handling is a bit weird now.

 

like shaky hands? hahaha..

 

anyway, my handlebar does not shake and i have 3 boxes permanently up on my bike on both local & oversea rides.. but i have a GPR rotary damper on..

 

btw, how violently does ur handlebar shakes? kinda weird cus even with boxes, it shouldn't shake that violently.. can i know yours is a brand new bike or 2nd hand?

[sICkbOi-dOt-cOm]

Those using led as headlight can confirm that there's no highbeam?

 

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[danielling1981]

mine is a 10 model..

 

my point is simple.. if u dun feel that u have that need, u dun need to get that..

 

but if u wanna go higher than 160km/hr and/or u encountered any kind of undesirable, uncontrolled movement or oscillation of a vehicle steering mechanism, a phenomenon known in motorcycling as wobble, or in extreme cases, a tank-slapper (LOL! ), u can considered getting a damper.. hahaha..

 

Lol. Cant really see e difference. ^^ but im sure there is.

 

Thanks for e advice. Will wait 1 day blue moon then i go try higher spd hope no need.

[danielling1981]

happened to have some pictures when i got it installed initially.. hahaha.. for wX or any others to have a rough view on how it looks & how close is it to the handlebar cramp (not too sure wad they call that as).. hahaha..

 

 

 

Hi. In e 2nd pic. Near e right edge of e picture, is it u ve some kind of mounting kit?

 

I'm thinking of getting some kind of universal mount tat i can swap e base plate to maybe put iPhone, gps or other stuff.

[danielling1981]

road tax insurance renewal nxt mth.. but road tax letter i misplace it.. is there additional cost if i request LTA to resend the letter/ road tax disc??

 

U can renew by one motoring. Problem solved.

[konspire]

road tax insurance renewal nxt mth.. but road tax letter i misplace it.. is there additional cost if i request LTA to resend the letter/ road tax disc??

 

no need to worry, just renew ur insurance, after that just go to any axs station to renew ur road tax, they will send u a new one anyways with the next expiry date. no need to cancel the expiry date if u do it manually.

[konspire]

hi pichudot,

 

Bought my bike brand new. but now not so brand new liao. haha. the tyre is still the stock tyre that came with the bike. the box is H&B Journey TC52 with metal rack.

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It does shake violently when i let it go at around 40-50km/h. I dare not let it go handsfree for more than 2-3 seconds as I could hear the metal banging, not sure from where though. i was just afraid of the inevitable tank-slap if i let the handlebar goes handsfree any longer.

 

Makes me wonder whether it's due to weight of the box and metal rack are the cause of the handlebar shake lol.. handling is a bit weird now.

 

bro, the metal banging that u mentioned very scary one de...better get it check....even if wobble, shouldn't hv metal banging sound la...

[konspire]

Those using led as headlight can confirm that there's no highbeam?

 

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never seen LED headlight but projector one has hi beam...

[konspire]

Hi. In e 2nd pic. Near e right edge of e picture, is it u ve some kind of mounting kit?

 

I'm thinking of getting some kind of universal mount tat i can swap e base plate to maybe put iPhone, gps or other stuff.

 

that's his gps mount....he all the gadget he has one. u sit on his bike like u r sitting in a car...even got natural air-con....wakakaka...

[chlim]

that's his gps mount....he all the gadget he has one. u sit on his bike like u r sitting in a car...even got natural air-con....wakakaka...

yaya...i agree that his bike are charles bond 007...:angel:

[danielling1981]

that's his gps mount....he all the gadget he has one. u sit on his bike like u r sitting in a car...even got natural air-con....wakakaka...

 

His handlebar is it no more space? ^^ phone holder. Gps holder. Drink holder. Wat else?

[hilfiger]

Road tax $250 is correct. My insurance is 3rd party fire and theft. Also known as "2nd party" (think this term not used commonly by insurance company). $791.

 

I'm 31 and riding for 11 years.

 

With ntuc now. But i buy through agent. My agent is "one stop insurance". I'm e lazy type. Maybe i should work a bit and check direct ntuc is how much.

 

Thanks for reply. Wow...that's nearly thrice of what I'm paying now (for my present class 2a bike).

Edited May 28, 2012 by hilfiger
Clarify my statement

[hilfiger]

From the owner manuals, I notice that for 2011-12 models, the recommended plugs are NGK/CR9E.

But for 2010 model, it's CR9EK.

 

Think someone in this thread mention abt using CR10EK plugs right? What is the difference between them all?

[skateboy]

i feel yamaha engines especially fazers are not suitable for thinner engine oil viscosity e.g 40.. they seems to function better in 50 or even 60 (if you doesn't bother abt the weight)..

anyway, i myself using motorex 10w60, still loving it..

 

i also enhanced the air flow to max for my fz1 & cr10ek plugs + i don't use the original stock lousy coolant.. maybe becus of these, i don't have much of a heat problem..

where u get the motorex oil n how much? u using so thick oil n high rev no prob? i nvr try that kinda thick oil b4...

 

ur air flow max is after the air box mod rite? me using coolaide. mayb change to belray coolant for the next change. me using iridium 9 rating plugs, no diff with 10 rating leh..

 

performances is at ur wrist.. hahaha..

 

yup.. colder plugs..

colder plugs but no effect on anything watsoever leh.

[sICkbOi-dOt-cOm]

yaya...i agree that his bike are charles bond 007...:angel:

 

Yes yes.. Dont forget the auto eject function..that one most impressive i say!!

[danielling1981]

Thanks for reply. Wow...that's nearly thrice of what I'm paying now.

 

Wa ur insurance is wat brand? $791/3? Hilfiger can share share more details? Really amazed 3rd fire an theft for cls 2 can so cheap. Lol

 

Btw i made a mistake. Mine is $721 and i did online quite with ntuc. Email me $600. Now my agent sorting it out.