MV Agusta F4 Series

[Jess1717]

Originally posted by ayuluv@Nov 29 2005, 11:54 PM

does it feel like abit of drifting from the rear??

Yaya..... tat kinda feeling.....

Will be going 2 Excel 2 get the suspension adjust & the footrest as well, hopefully its due to tat....

[Jess1717]

Originally posted by DeusExMachina@Nov 30 2005, 12:37 AM

Is your suspension and ride quality rock hard? Jarring feeling when you go over bumps?

Hard..... I think so coz hubby oso say tat the rear base keep drifting ... hopefully its due to the preload setting and noting else...

[ayuluv]

Originally posted by Jess1717@Nov 30 2005, 08:50 AM

Yaya..... tat kinda feeling.....

Will be going 2 Excel 2 get the suspension adjust & the footrest as well, hopefully its due to tat....

tink better had it check 1st.. nw rainin season.. nid the bike to b fit on the road...

[yctradingsg]

damned 42k where to get tat kinda moolah now sia. perhaps 5years down the road

[ayuluv]

Originally posted by Aldebaran@Nov 30 2005, 11:37 AM

damned 42k where to get tat kinda moolah now sia. perhaps 5years down the road

haha... btw.. nids to down 20% den loan... if down more better lo..

max loan shd b ard 5 yrs...

[yctradingsg]

pengz 2% maybe i got la haha

[Guest nE0]

Did you check the tyre pressure? Might be too high.

 

Or maybe you're powersliding already

[ayuluv]

Originally posted by Aldebaran@Nov 30 2005, 12:14 PM

pengz 2% maybe i got la haha

haha.. dun worry..ther is alwayz a 750 for u to try it out.. juz less powerfull in overrall.. but still mv

[yctradingsg]

wa lau the 750 price also about the same right??

[ayuluv]

Originally posted by Aldebaran@Nov 30 2005, 09:20 PM

wa lau the 750 price also about the same right??

there is one beri nice condition wz gd accessories to go wz the 750...

owner lukin for 25k firm... worth the price... its a single seater ver..

[ayuluv]

BAD NEWS

 

Proton may hive off its non-core assets

By AYU MUSA KAMAL and FRANCIS FERNANDEZ

 

Nov 11:

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PROTON Holdings Bhd is reviewing its investments in loss-making Italian motorcycle maker MV Agusta Motor and the Lotus Group International, sources said yesterday.

 

Mail Money was told that no decision has been made, but the carmaker – reeling from its first loss in six quarters – may hive off certain assets to make the group leaner, as well as more attractive to investors.

 

To make itself attractive to investors, the carmaker needs to focus on its core business of making cars, introducing new models at a faster pace, as well as cutting down on investments in none core assets, analysts say.

 

For the three months ended June, Proton suffered a net loss of RM12.4 million, a stark contrast from a net profit of RM166.5 million it posted in the same period a year ago.

 

The carmaker also set aside RM137 million for debts which may not be recovered, with the main suspicion being that a portion of the potential bad debt was linked with MV Agusta.

 

Analysts had previously said the carmaker may make more provisions in the coming quarter, a move which they said may further alienate funds from the company’s shares.

 

The investment community has thus far been unimpressed by Proton’s investment over the past five years, which has halved its cash reserves.

 

In 2001, Proton had about RM6 billion in hard cash, but at the start of 2005, the reserves were down to RM2.8 billion.

 

Much of the money was spent on building a manufacturing plant in Tanjong Malim, Perak, which is running at less than 20 per cent capacity, investment on research and development for its Campro engine as well as other platforms, and the purchase of MV Agusta.

 

Proton had pumped in RM348.6 million into MV Agusta in 2004, to gain a 57.75 per cent stake in the motorcycle maker.

 

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MALAYSIA PRESS: Proton May Post Huge 2Q Loss Of MYR700M

KUALA LUMPUR (Dow Jones)--Malaysian automaker Proton Holdings Bhd. (5304.KU) may post a MYR700 million second-quarter loss due to its unprofitable motorbike unit MV Agusta, the Business Times reports, quoting an unnamed industry source.

 

"It looks like the red ink from MV Agusta has spread to Proton's own books. Undertaking MV Agusta's outstanding debts with banks and suppliers turned out to be an expensive venture, and now Proton is paying a high price for its foray overseas," said the source.

 

"If the losses are of this magnitude, it will likely push the Proton board...to make some hard decisions on whether to cut its losses and sell off the ill-fated MV Agusta," the source is quoted as saying.

 

For the quarter ended June 30, Proton reported a MYR12.4 million loss.

[Lass]

was watching the greatest motorcycle program on discovery last nite at 10pm. showed a small bit on the MV....they term it as the world's sexist bike....i certainly agree.......sigh i really want to hv the 750 one day!!

[ayuluv]

Originally posted by Lass@Dec 1 2005, 09:41 AM

was watching the greatest motorcycle program on discovery last nite at 10pm. showed a small bit on the MV....they term it as the world's sexist bike....i certainly agree.......sigh i really want to hv the 750 one day!!

hahaa.... its already a good bike to own.. its juz bcos my silly psycho mental prob to gib up the 750 someone is letting go.. can try getting dat.. worth the price man..

[yctradingsg]

Originally posted by ayuluv@Dec 1 2005, 01:23 AM

there is one beri nice condition wz gd accessories to go wz the 750...

owner lukin for 25k firm... worth the price... its a single seater ver..

i got full time pillon leh. plus though it's only 25k i don;t have the moolah to downpay

 

btw....i'm selling MV 1:18 models interested parties can get to me.

[Jess1717]

Originally posted by Aldebaran@Dec 1 2005, 04:09 PM

i got full time pillon leh. plus though it's only 25k i don;t have the moolah to downpay

 

btw....i'm selling MV 1:18 models interested parties can get to me.

How abt getting loan fm finance company?

[ayuluv]

Originally posted by Aldebaran@Dec 1 2005, 04:09 PM

i got full time pillon leh. plus though it's only 25k i don;t have the moolah to downpay

 

btw....i'm selling MV 1:18 models interested parties can get to me.

haha.. i noe wat u mean.. but its a gd deal.. do really consider abt it if u like it...

btw.. the model do u haf bigger size one.. hee..

[ayuluv]

Originally posted by Jess1717@Dec 1 2005, 08:13 PM

How abt getting loan fm finance company?

hitachi credit sounds nt bad..

[Jess1717]

Originally posted by ayuluv@Dec 1 2005, 08:26 PM

hitachi credit sounds nt bad..

I got mine from them, they r quite ok. Their application can be downloaded from their web and fax them once filled. The interest annually is 4.5%.

However, u have to check with them whether application approved and dun expect them to call u.....

[maxbg]

Originally posted by Jess1717@Dec 1 2005, 08:36 PM

I got mine from them, they r quite ok. Their application can be downloaded from their web and fax them once filled. The interest annually is 4.5%.

However, u have to check with them whether application approved and dun expect them to call u.....

How's your bike? Has the setup problem been sorted out?

[Jess1717]

Originally posted by maxbg@Dec 1 2005, 09:50 PM

How's your bike? Has the setup problem been sorted out?

Err... still not yet.....

Very bz these few days, will go check the tire pressure 1st....hope its juz because of it...

Thanks for asking

[yctradingsg]

don't have leh. only 1:18 size. This MV not popular so not produced in masses la....unless u want 04r1,zx10 or haya in 1:12 size i can get for u...haha

[ayuluv]

Originally posted by Jess1717@Dec 1 2005, 08:36 PM

I got mine from them, they r quite ok. Their application can be downloaded from their web and fax them once filled. The interest annually is 4.5%.

However, u have to check with them whether application approved and dun expect them to call u.....

dis one i agreee.. they r somehw hard to get at times.. submit all the necessary docs one short and save all the troubles for a smooth load application.. dat time i kana they short of docs but nvr call me.. den me wasted ard 1-2 mnths of ins...

[ayuluv]

Originally posted by Jess1717@Dec 1 2005, 10:29 PM

Err... still not yet.....

Very bz these few days, will go check the tire pressure 1st....hope its juz because of it...

Thanks for asking

no rush ger.. u treat her well she do u good...

[ayuluv]

Originally posted by Aldebaran@Dec 2 2005, 01:27 AM

don't have leh. only 1:18 size. This MV not popular so not produced in masses la....unless u want 04r1,zx10 or haya in 1:12 size i can get for u...haha

haiz... such a nice bike but not popular.. wasted sia...

[maxbg]

Originally posted by Jess1717@Dec 1 2005, 10:29 PM

Err... still not yet.....

Very bz these few days, will go check the tire pressure 1st....hope its juz because of it...

Thanks for asking

looks like only a small issue.

 

What brand/model of tyre you are using? Remember to check pressure only when tyre is cold.