Yamaha FJR1300

[UnIoNbIkEz]

Wow mutant_sheep! Did u went to Cameron Highlands??

[nkan0]

Originally posted by cheeko@February 22, 2007 09:42 pm

mutantsheep, maybe bike too heavy for him.

 

hmm.... he looks to be as fit as Commando, dont think the weight is a prob for him....

[seahmh]

Originally posted by omnislash@February 22, 2007 06:57 pm

You can get the lock done at Seng Kwang. I did it for $90/side. But i heard they charge higher now. Its seems they increase for every box they do cuz their skills get "better" after each project.

 

As for respray, i got mine done at $80/side with Ong and Sons. You wont be able to tell that its a respray. They are pretty good. But i really suggest you dont do the respray just yet. Mine has 2 scratches now since my respray. I squeeze alot you see.... Wait for one major buang (touch wood) den do lor....

Hi, omni,

 

Thanks for your advices. Lock costs S$90/side, but is it still "black plastic lock with the C-shaped hook" or will it be a "metal" or some other hardier material after spending S$180? If it is metal or something harder, I don't mind paying S$180 to get my two side boxes secure.

 

As for the re-spray, my friends also said it will cost something around S$80/side box. One of them suggested that I can go "wrap leather" for my two side boxes for better protection. Any idea how much will it cost to "wrap leather"? Is it a good alternative?

 

This time round, the right side box really save my life. I will ride safer after this incident which made my "balls" nearly dropped... It was really an experience gained from this Hatyai trip...

[seahmh]

Originally posted by mutant_sheep@February 22, 2007 08:58 pm

seahmh: since omni have answered ur most question, let me answer the left over question. i believe is not the exaust that "bent" near to ur rear tyre, is u have catch the wrong center point. i have this experience before..

 

find 1 day meet up let me show u where is the correct center point.

 

cosmic00: why? why? why u leave the FJR world?

Hi, mutant_sheep,

 

The right exhaust has indeed bent inwards a bit closer to the rear tyre after I hit my right rear side box against the railings. I am VERY VERY lucky to be able to "fight back" my bike from skidding and survive this incident... I am going to Si Ma Lu Kwan Ying Temple to "return god" and "say my thanks" this weekend... Do enlighten me on what do you mean by "wrong center point" when we meet. I really don't know what it is.

 

According to one of my friends riding a Honda VFR, he said it is impossible to bent the exhaust "outwards" back to its original position cos the two pipes(right-sided) under the engine are also affected, so it will not be easy to bent the exhaust back to it original position. Also the triangular bracket holding on to the exhaust which we placed our side boxes onto the catch is also bent slightly inwards when I squat down and look at both exhausts from the rear of my bike...

 

Do let me know when you guys meet up for la kopi (my mobile : 98488027). I also wish to meet up with other FJR riders too... But don't laugh at me when you guys see my disfigured right side box and hear my story... I really itchy backside... I have learnt my lesson the hard way now.. Don't dare to go 240km/h liao...

 

By the way, just curious, anyone pillion his GF or wife coming back to SG on Tuesday night (early Wed morning)?? Heard my friends say they saw a FJR with a pillion... Just curious, nothing else...

[comics00]

Originally posted by n@kan0@February 22, 2007 12:55 am

bro, think most prob those guys at Dili are gonna sell at ard $22K or more liaoz..

 

U bought the KLE brand-new??? its a really nice bike!! the one in orange???

ya i got my KLE500 new. it is blue.

 

too bad when i offer $21k nobody want so sell to motor tiam

[comics00]

Originally posted by mutant_sheep@February 22, 2007 08:58 pm

cosmic00: :cry: why? why? why u leave the FJR world?

i don't mean to part with my FJR i enjoy every ride on it... no choice lah got other commiment.

 

looking at the 2007 model me drooling liao. hopefully can have enough to spare sometime next year then i will be eyeing on the newer model

[comics00]

Originally posted by cheeko@February 22, 2007 09:42 pm

mutantsheep, maybe bike too heavy for him.

 

And also where to buy those strawberry tarts? breadtalk? looks delicious

u keep disturbing me uh!? must be too long never go for makan trip liao ya? ok ok lets us go for another do nothing but "ride-eat-ride-eat-ride-eat" trip :hungry:

[comics00]

Originally posted by servoprax@February 22, 2007 09:46 pm

whats the insurance like for group 27-30 and 30 onwards for this kawa thumper ?

 

aig insurance isit >?

sorry i don't know the break down, only know it is $12.5k otr for me (35yo)

 

btw i have got a few bikes from them already, so motor tiam said they never charge me watever agreement fee lah, registeration fee lah & watever notnot. how true, i don't know. got it 'cos the price feels really reasonable.

[comics00]

sold the tank bag liao so now left with the following items

 

letting go the following

1) 6mth old BLUE baggsters tank bra for '06 FJR1300

- bought $160 selling $100

2) seldom used Yamaha orginal pinner box bag 1set.

- bought ~$116 (US$70) selling $80

3) brand new Motorvation slider for '06 FJR

- bought ~$80?? (don't remember liao ) selling $60

 

interested party pls contact me directly @97453272

[ashenZ]

Originally posted by seahmh@February 23, 2007 01:38 am

Hi, mutant_sheep,

 

The right exhaust has indeed bent inwards a bit closer to the rear tyre after I hit my right rear side box against the railings. I am VERY VERY lucky to be able to "fight back" my bike from skidding and survive this incident... I am going to Si Ma Lu Kwan Ying Temple to "return god" and "say my thanks" this weekend... Do enlighten me on what do you mean by "wrong center point" when we meet. I really don't know what it is.

 

According to one of my friends riding a Honda VFR, he said it is impossible to bent the exhaust "outwards" back to its original position cos the two pipes(right-sided) under the engine are also affected, so it will not be easy to bent the exhaust back to it original position. Also the triangular bracket holding on to the exhaust which we placed our side boxes onto the catch is also bent slightly inwards when I squat down and look at both exhausts from the rear of my bike...

 

Do let me know when you guys meet up for la kopi (my mobile : 98488027). I also wish to meet up with other FJR riders too... But don't laugh at me when you guys see my disfigured right side box and hear my story... I really itchy backside... I have learnt my lesson the hard way now.. Don't dare to go 240km/h liao...

 

By the way, just curious, anyone pillion his GF or wife coming back to SG on Tuesday night (early Wed morning)?? Heard my friends say they saw a FJR with a pillion... Just curious, nothing else...

Cheeko : haha weak lahh.... but den again.. i tink i am too~ hahaha legs too short~

 

seahmh : no way to do it for the pipes lahh lahh... u shud seen mine.... hahha box u shud wrap it in leather!~!~

 

i so much wanted to do it.... but now dun nid liao~ heheheh.. exhaust crooked abit no issue.... juz ride hard!~~!!

 

hahah lets mit up soon guys~

[seahmh]

Originally posted by ashenZ@February 23, 2007 11:02 am

Cheeko : haha weak lahh.... but den again.. i tink i am too~ hahaha legs too short~

 

seahmh : no way to do it for the pipes lahh lahh... u shud seen mine.... hahha box u shud wrap it in leather!~!~

 

i so much wanted to do it.... but now dun nid liao~ heheheh.. exhaust crooked abit no issue.... juz ride hard!~~!!

 

hahah lets mit up soon guys~

Hi, ashenz,

 

You said you so much wanted to wrap the boxes in leather too, but now dun nid liao. You sold off your bike too?? Me would love to meet up with other FJR riders too...

 

Rgds,

 

Meng Hwee

[omnislash]

Originally posted by seahmh@February 23, 2007 01:16 am

Hi, omni,

 

Thanks for your advices. Lock costs S$90/side, but is it still "black plastic lock with the C-shaped hook" or will it be a "metal" or some other hardier material after spending S$180? If it is metal or something harder, I don't mind paying S$180 to get my two side boxes secure.

 

As for the re-spray, my friends also said it will cost something around S$80/side box. One of them suggested that I can go "wrap leather" for my two side boxes for better protection. Any idea how much will it cost to "wrap leather"? Is it a good alternative?

 

This time round, the right side box really save my life. I will ride safer after this incident which made my "balls" nearly dropped... It was really an experience gained from this Hatyai trip...

Its metal. They will cut away your old plastic and replace with a metal piece that they fabricate themselves. Then they drill some holes around that area and rivet the lock to your box. But depending on their "form", the metal piece wont be as perfect as your original one of course.

 

As for the wrap around, I dunno who has done that before in this forum. I haven seen anyone with it. But i remember ebay used to sell this pannier protection thingy. However, what if someone decides to steal it?

[mutant_sheep]

Originally posted by seahmh@February 23, 2007 05:56 pm

Hi, ashenz,

 

You said you so much wanted to wrap the boxes in leather too, but now dun nid liao. You sold off your bike too?? Me would love to meet up with other FJR riders too...

 

Rgds,

 

Meng Hwee

he is the only FJR with H&B side box

 

cheeko: too bad the tarts i don't think u can get in singapore

[seahmh]

Originally posted by mutant_sheep@February 23, 2007 09:35 pm

he is the only FJR with H&B side box

 

cheeko: too bad the tarts i don't think u can get in singapore

Sorry, can enlighten me on what are H&B side boxes?? Any pics to show of his bike??

[mutant_sheep]

Originally posted by seahmh@February 24, 2007 02:28 am

Sorry, can enlighten me on what are H&B side boxes?? Any pics to show of his bike??

join us when there is meet up..

see with ur own eyes is better to tell million words

[kailong]

Originally posted by comics00@February 19, 2007 07:00 pm

sold my bike to dili trading for 19K now left with a KLE500. those interested can go check it out.

 

letting go the following

1) 6mth old BLUE baggsters tank bra for '07 FJR1300

- bought $160 selling $100

2) 3mth old baggster tank bag used only twice

- bought $150 Selling $120

3) brand new Motorvation slider for '07 FJR

- bought ~$80?? (don't remember liao ) selling $60

Oh sad u have sold off your bike!!!

I went back sitiawan for CNY and came to a conclusion to buy over your bike!!!

But this morning i see your post that u sold off ur bike liao!!!

 

[kailong]

that day (17th feb) around 4pm i was at the north-south highway and it was raining and traffic jam and accidents. i saw this blur FJR squeezing through at around 100km/h!!!

 

Wow, i was hoping he's safe and sound by then!!!

 

Wonder if he's around in the forum???

[alyce]

hahaha. can i join the outing too?

[seahmh]

Originally posted by mutant_sheep@February 24, 2007 09:59 am

join us when there is meet up..

see with ur own eyes is better to tell million words

Onzz....

 

I guess his two side boxes must be very unique...

[gohjohan]

Originally posted by UnIoNbIkEz@February 20, 2007 02:30 pm

Talking bout e FJR '07 model... Do u guys know when is e '07 model cmin out? soon Wonder how is e specs like

I saw it last week when I was in Brisbane. The Yamaha salesperson told me it'll take 5-10 minutes getting used to it.

 

OK, it's semi-auto, so there's no clutch and there's a switch that'll let you change between the foot gears (which is upshift) and the handswitch.

 

I didn't get a chance to try it 'cos I came too late. It was closing time when I reached there.

 

Edited to add: I dunno when it'll reach the shores of Singapore. I'll be going back to Brisbane in 6 months time. I hope it should reach Singapore by then.

[omnislash]

06 model has that option le...

 

But i heard review not very good.. wonder if it has improved in the 07 model...

[ashenZ]

Outing outing!!~ when huh??

 

Anyway, the Blue '05 FJR w/ H&B panniers AY9999 and Silver Storm '04 FJR FU 7 is up for sale~!!~!~

 

Any takers???

[seahmh]

Originally posted by ashenZ@February 25, 2007 01:44 am

Outing outing!!~ when huh??

 

Anyway, the Blue '05 FJR w/ H&B panniers AY9999 and Silver Storm '04 FJR FU 7 is up for sale~!!~!~

 

Any takers???

You selling your FJR too??

[kailong]

how much are they selling off???

[mutant_sheep]

Originally posted by ashenZ@February 25, 2007 01:44 am

Outing outing!!~ when huh??

 

Anyway, the Blue '05 FJR w/ H&B panniers AY9999 and Silver Storm '04 FJR FU 7 is up for sale~!!~!~

 

Any takers???

u better keep ur FJR..or else i burn u later