Harley Riders gather

[seancxm]

1. No idea, I go to locations near me.

 

2. Not much stuff to carry, but I'll tie a bag to the sissybar. If you wan you can put saddles/hardcases.

 

1. what about changing of spare parts? are they costly?

 

2. how much do saddles/hardcases cost?

[lunloon]

Call to make appointment

 

Yeah did that, went oredi.

 

He noticed the nitty gritty parts, like missing O-Ring, and suggested to change the sparking cable due to deterioration.

 

Lucky not many people there ytd afternoon.

[lunloon]

have only owned TA200 and CB400 before so i guess compared to my CB400.

 

haha cannot compare like that leh bro.

[lunloon]

1. what about changing of spare parts? are they costly?

 

2. how much do saddles/hardcases cost?

 

1. Must say it depends de, especially on what kind and location of the parts changed. Usually it's pricier than normal bikes comparing with those of similar capacity (exotic brands excluded). You can do a search online for some parts, can get the approximate costs. But I hardly think parts requiring frequent change costs much. Gaskets and seals dun cost alot, oil filter also not much. That's what I can think of. Belts usually dun need change that frequently (supposedly 100k km, but I think 50k km can check oredi).

 

2. Depends leh, saddlebags LAB ones

[seancxm]

haha cannot compare like that leh bro.

 

sorry i think i didn't state clearly. what i mean is how's the maintanence like compared to a regular 4 cylinder japanese bike?

 

also can i bring it for servicing anywhere? or must i service it at a shop specialised in working on HDs?

[lunloon]

sorry i think i didn't state clearly. what i mean is how's the maintanence like compared to a regular 4 cylinder japanese bike?

 

also can i bring it for servicing anywhere? or must i service it at a shop specialised in working on HDs?

 

1. Maintenance is similar for all kind of bikes, just that the stuff you have to pay more for, such as the drive belt, air filter, oil filter. Engine oil is min 4L, so from 1 bottle for TA200 to 4 bottles for HD. Usual servicing about $100 + - for oil change, oil filter and spark plugs.

 

2. if the mech is familiar with HD, why not. Eg Rosli, he does many kind of bikes, HD being one of them. I feel he has a better hands-on approach than another who does HD and has superb eye-powered-analysis.

[maxxmadness]

sorry i think i didn't state clearly. what i mean is how's the maintanence like compared to a regular 4 cylinder japanese bike?

 

factor about 30% more cost into the maintenace of a HD from that of a japanese bike of the same cc and you should be in the comfy zone.

[lunloon]

some question i have

 

stock and aftermarket spark plug cable, what are the differences?

 

highway pegs can be installed without engine guard?

[BlackDawn]

highway pegs can be installed without engine guard?

Funny you should ask, I just saw an 883R with exactly such a config this everning. The highway pegs were mounted on a horn like bar which is mounted on the downtubes. Looks a bit odd, but definitely functional.

[lunloon]

Funny you should ask, I just saw an 883R with exactly such a config this everning. The highway pegs were mounted on a horn like bar which is mounted on the downtubes. Looks a bit odd, but definitely functional.

 

my knee is kinda problematic nowadays, so i was thinking having a highway peg to stretch it abit should do it some good. Hmmm, wonder what I should be looking for. Think i know what you have seen.

[BlackDawn]

Dude, why not just get the forward controls kit?

[Throttle]

Dude, why not just get the forward controls kit?

 

But whats the point of a Sporty with forward controls?

(customs not counted as sporties here)

 

time for a diff bike.....heh heh

[lunloon]

Dude, why not just get the forward controls kit?

 

But whats the point of a Sporty with forward controls?

(customs not counted as sporties here)

 

time for a diff bike.....heh heh

 

i have got no idea, but if i put a highway peg in the position near to forward controls, and i like it, then at least the option for change is still there, rather than get a set of forward controls that in the end I dun like.

[smoke88]

i have got no idea, but if i put a highway peg in the position near to forward controls, and i like it, then at least the option for change is still there, rather than get a set of forward controls that in the end I dun like.

 

change to sporty big twin FXDX:thumb:

[reckless]

i have got no idea, but if i put a highway peg in the position near to forward controls, and i like it, then at least the option for change is still there, rather than get a set of forward controls that in the end I dun like.

 

My sportie wif forward control, not bad leh.

but sometime got to shift my leg to pillion peg after a long ride cos got back ache.

[lunloon]

change to sporty big twin FXDX:thumb:

 

nobody wan change with me

 

My sportie wif forward control, not bad leh.

but sometime got to shift my leg to pillion peg after a long ride cos got back ache.

 

that's the problem i fear.

[kmax]

plasticblackspecs's ex-sporty had highway pegs without engine guard..

 

 

btw, i saw FBD plate rocker a few weeks back at GP Esso...

[seancxm]

1. Maintenance is similar for all kind of bikes, just that the stuff you have to pay more for, such as the drive belt, air filter, oil filter. Engine oil is min 4L, so from 1 bottle for TA200 to 4 bottles for HD. Usual servicing about $100 + - for oil change, oil filter and spark plugs.

 

2. if the mech is familiar with HD, why not. Eg Rosli, he does many kind of bikes, HD being one of them. I feel he has a better hands-on approach than another who does HD and has superb eye-powered-analysis.

 

factor about 30% more cost into the maintenace of a HD from that of a japanese bike of the same cc and you should be in the comfy zone.

 

Thanks for the help guys.

 

Will start looking around.

[lunloon]

plasticblackspecs's ex-sporty had highway pegs without engine guard..

 

 

btw, i saw FBD plate rocker a few weeks back at GP Esso...

 

never ride enough with him to notice. : x

[smoke88]

nobody wan change with me

 

 

 

try sunhog

[knightrider]

Any1 got highway peg wanna let go?

[plasticblackspecs]

Actually highway pegs are great. Nice for a stretch on the er..highway. But mid controls are EXCELLENT when you want some cafe racing riding with quick zips and darting in and out of traffic. You can't do that as easily with forward controls. You need a bit more sporty, put your legs on the pillion pegs. heee. It's actually not bad.

 

Actually lun, if you wanna stretch your leg, just lean your legs on the foot pegs. It's ok for me. Just nice cept when cornering must raise legs abit otherwise scrap the road. But you taller I not sure how would that be. Upz for us short asses. hee

[plasticblackspecs]

Yeah did that, went oredi.

 

He noticed the nitty gritty parts, like missing O-Ring, and suggested to change the sparking cable due to deterioration.

 

Lucky not many people there ytd afternoon.

 

Missing O rings?!!! WTF man. hahaha. Lucky u went down. Ya, he has an eye of noticing things that needs direct attention. Dun small see him just cos he does other bikes too.

[lunloon]

Actually highway pegs are great. Nice for a stretch on the er..highway. But mid controls are EXCELLENT when you want some cafe racing riding with quick zips and darting in and out of traffic. You can't do that as easily with forward controls. You need a bit more sporty, put your legs on the pillion pegs. heee. It's actually not bad.

 

Actually lun, if you wanna stretch your leg, just lean your legs on the foot pegs. It's ok for me. Just nice cept when cornering must raise legs abit otherwise scrap the road. But you taller I not sure how would that be. Upz for us short asses. hee

 

cannot lean.

i tried to do that and i'll touch the ground.

[plasticblackspecs]

Too tall you. Get a bigger bike. Hur