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@xXxRated where did you go to wash your carb?

 

 

Any motorshop can do for you... to access carb: fuel tank, airbox and one side mid fairing must come out..

[d0n]

Yea apparently my idling speed was at 1k rpm.. & tweaking it to 1.3/1.4k rpm was what solved the problem =).... Now i'm jus wondering if the mechanic actually lowered the idle speed when he washed the carb..

 

honestly i've no idea y it's 12k... since i'm a sucker for bike maintenance i jus went ahead & cleaned it.. haha... When do you guys wash your carb then?

 

1K RPM idling is for 2stroke bikes.

 

i usually dont wash the carburettor. dirt can get into carburettor only either thru dirty air or dirty fuel. i've got air filter on my ride, so whatever dirt that is fine enough to pass thru the filter is also probably fine enough to pass thru the carburettor and get burn off along w/ the petrol. i dont think i'm pumping contaminated fuel from the spore kiosks nor is there a rusting issue in my fuel tank. so fuel should be pretty clean too. w/ the above, i think my carburettor remains clean even after clocking abt 40K kms.

 

@xXxRated where did you go to wash your carb?

 

Anyone knows how to know when to change brake pads? (Especially the rear) I stared at the end and it all looks & feels the same to me >_

 

get the mechanic to show u e net time u visit them for servicing. if not, buy a kopi & head over to my place and i can show u. hehe

Edited October 2, 2010 by d0n^

[d0n]

thanks don for e advice....anyway would like to change my rear light to led light?any advice?

 

u mean just swop the original bulbs w/ LEDs?

those are commonly available. i got mine for smth like $10/pair.

 

as for changing the entire brakelight assembly to those fitted w/ LEDs, i cant be so sure where to get. maybe can try JB. i've seen a malaysia registered cbr150 w/ clear taillight assembly w/ LEDs. looks damn neat, similar to the crystal clear taillight on cars.

[xbfish]

guys, if you know of anyone selling Honda Wave 125 X, let me know!~ haha...

[unhomer]

@d0n^ I did ask and he took it out while changing tyres to show me but when installed back on, how to tell if it is worn from the outside? Maybe it's just me >_<...>

[d0n]

guys, if you know of anyone selling Honda Wave 125 X, let me know!~ haha...

 

bro..what's e distance u travel per day? is the maintenance + petrol savings really that significant boh? i tink if intend to sian charbor during yr school term then u better get something more impressive than Wave X~

 

@d0n^ I did ask and he took it out while changing tyres to show me but when installed back on, how to tell if it is worn from the outside? Maybe it's just me >_<...>

 

the brakepad is kind of made up of 2 layers.

the portion that does the braking (ceramic) is mounted on top of a metal base.

so it's layer 1, ceramic.

layer 2, metal base.

the entire brakepad is fitted onto the brake calipers parallel to the brake disc. u need to know how to differentiate between the metal base & the ceramic before u can figure out the brake pad condition.

[xbfish]

bro..what's e distance u travel per day? is the maintenance + petrol savings really that significant boh? i tink if intend to sian charbor during yr school term then u better get something more impressive than Wave X~

 

hais don... Actually I don't mind NSR 150 fuel consumption. But yearly decarbon in the engine block, cylinder and valve will costs me a lot when I embark on my studies journey. Some more 2 stroke bike piston rings wear off faster...

 

I would love to keep my nsr and renew the COE but don't think my wallet allows such a high maintenance in near future. I changing wave x cos no radiator, no coolant to worry about. Just change engine oil can liao. Everything also cheap cheap...

 

Next year going to study at NUS liao.. bedok to NUS is around 30km... not near also =(

[xXxRatedxXx]

@Willy with the price of wave x might as well you ride back cbr150...

[xbfish]

@Willy with the price of wave x might as well you ride back cbr150...

 

Ya lor.. I also think think a few hundred more can get cbr150 again.. hahaha..

 

But cbr150 got radiator leh.. same as spark all these..cbr150 overhaul also very expensive.. my sp overhaul still consider cheaper.. lol might as well i keep my sp... haha

[Red_Devils]

the new wave looks nice. written rs on the body, its the newest model yes?

 

how much new 1 cost?

[d0n]

hais don... Actually I don't mind NSR 150 fuel consumption. But yearly decarbon in the engine block, cylinder and valve will costs me a lot when I embark on my studies journey. Some more 2 stroke bike piston rings wear off faster...

 

I would love to keep my nsr and renew the COE but don't think my wallet allows such a high maintenance in near future. I changing wave x cos no radiator, no coolant to worry about. Just change engine oil can liao. Everything also cheap cheap...

 

Next year going to study at NUS liao.. bedok to NUS is around 30km... not near also =(

 

er...what's w/ the water-cooled versus air-cooled bike difference huh?

 

air-cooled system: engine heat only passes to air.

 

water-cooled system: engine heat passes on to heat in radiator water passes on to heat in air. at the same time, there is also some engine heat that is passed to air directly (like air-cooled bike). so it's dual cooling at e price of $7 (1litre bottle of ready-mix coolant from Shell) right?

 

bikes w/ radiator means there's a separate radiator water temperature meter. if the meter reading goes up (especially easy for bikes like cbr150), is it necessarily bad? as compared to air-cooled bike w/o the temperature meter, u dont really know what's going on siah. i dont believe that those kup kias w/ engines left to run while stuck in causeway jam is running any cooler than say, a cbr150 stuck in e same jam. is it a case of knowing e bike temp versus ignorance?

 

and as for the carbon built-up, tink it's cause u never whack hard enough. wahahaha. the reason why i sold my KRR was because i'm a slow rider & i cannot tahan the fact that i need to spend more to upkeep a 2-stroke cause i never whack, as compared to another 2-stroke rider who whacks. so i never went back to 2-stroke liao

[Rizzynoah]

hey guys how much is costs for a 3rd party premium insurance for a 20 years old?

[xbfish]

the new wave looks nice. written rs on the body, its the newest model yes?

 

how much new 1 cost?

 

wave x with sports rim.. dunno how much it costs tho.. haha

[xbfish]

er...what's w/ the water-cooled versus air-cooled bike difference huh?

 

air-cooled system: engine heat only passes to air.

 

water-cooled system: engine heat passes on to heat in radiator water passes on to heat in air. at the same time, there is also some engine heat that is passed to air directly (like air-cooled bike). so it's dual cooling at e price of $7 (1litre bottle of ready-mix coolant from Shell) right?

 

bikes w/ radiator means there's a separate radiator water temperature meter. if the meter reading goes up (especially easy for bikes like cbr150), is it necessarily bad? as compared to air-cooled bike w/o the temperature meter, u dont really know what's going on siah. i dont believe that those kup kias w/ engines left to run while stuck in causeway jam is running any cooler than say, a cbr150 stuck in e same jam. is it a case of knowing e bike temp versus ignorance?

 

and as for the carbon built-up, tink it's cause u never whack hard enough. wahahaha. the reason why i sold my KRR was because i'm a slow rider & i cannot tahan the fact that i need to spend more to upkeep a 2-stroke cause i never whack, as compared to another 2-stroke rider who whacks. so i never went back to 2-stroke liao

 

haha don you got me wrong about the air-cooled or liquid-cooled.. Relax don't so ji dong.. haha...

 

I mind about bike having radiator is not becos of the temp.. is becos more expensive to maintain if sway sway those parts spoil.. haha.. fixing water pump not cheap...

 

carbon more or less will built up over the years... i always whack and whack until now got speeding ticket liao.. lol..

[d0n]

haha don you got me wrong about the air-cooled or liquid-cooled.. Relax don't so ji dong.. haha...

 

I mind about bike having radiator is not becos of the temp.. is becos more expensive to maintain if sway sway those parts spoil.. haha.. fixing water pump not cheap...

 

carbon more or less will built up over the years... i always whack and whack until now got speeding ticket liao.. lol..

 

lol

no ji dong lah...is just lots of question mark popping out of my head~

how much is the damage for new water pump? if it spoils once every 100,000km then i think not much of a concern leh~

 

ai seh...speeding ticket is costly...

ride safe!

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lol

no ji dong lah...is just lots of question mark popping out of my head~

how much is the damage for new water pump? if it spoils once every 100,000km then i think not much of a concern leh~

 

ai seh...speeding ticket is costly...

ride safe!

 

Haha i think i phrase my reason for changing bike too ambiguous liao.

 

Changing water pump parts is around $100++, last I got quote from Everfit. There is water pump crankshaft, bearing and the rotator. Too many moving parts involved liao. Trying to minimize my costs on maintaining my bike when I embark on my studies journey. Students are always the poorest class =(

 

Speeding ticket is really costly. Don't think I can appeal this time.. Sian liao!~

 

Ride within the speed limits guys.. Don't donate your hard earned money to the govt.

[unhomer]

Hi there,

 

Bike can't start up with electric stater, had to push start.

 

When in Neutral gear, engine off: Only back light is on.

When in Neutral gear, engine on: Front & Back light on, but when I tested the brakes, back lights just flicker once and returns to initial intensity (never light up stronger, think before hitting brakes already at its max).

 

Think my electrical wiring came loose somewhere?

 

Anyone know how much to rewire? and any shop to recommend a solid rewiring job?

 

Thanks.

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Hi there,

 

Bike can't start up with electric stater, had to push start.

 

When in Neutral gear, engine off: Only back light is on.

When in Neutral gear, engine on: Front & Back light on, but when I tested the brakes, back lights just flicker once and returns to initial intensity (never light up stronger, think before hitting brakes already at its max).

 

Think my electrical wiring came loose somewhere?

 

Anyone know how much to rewire? and any shop to recommend a solid rewiring job?

 

Thanks.

 

How come your light is on when ignition is off? How come your headlight can on without starting engine? GOt sound when you press the electric starter? No sound means battery flat already.

 

Bikeshop your preferance.... Popular shops like unique motor, Planet motors might have to wait for awhile.... currently i am servicing at kallang cycle... not many people and only one mechanic working there... ah cheong.

[Red_Devils]

guys, any of u know where to get engine ice at the cheapest price?

[unhomer]

How come your light is on when ignition is off? How come your headlight can on without starting engine? GOt sound when you press the electric starter? No sound means battery flat already.

 

Bikeshop your preferance.... Popular shops like unique motor, Planet motors might have to wait for awhile.... currently i am servicing at kallang cycle... not many people and only one mechanic working there... ah cheong.

 

Ignition is turned to 'On', engine not running. Engine not running, backlight one but headlight not on (weird sia =/).

 

Initial pressing got "rrrzz" sound, then later no more liao but back lights still remain lit >_>.

 

Kallang Cycle @ 108 Kallang Ave? Do they do engine oil change & chain tightening too? Lol totally got to get myself a tool-kit oneday....

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Kallang Cycle @ 108 Kallang Ave? Do they do engine oil change & chain tightening too? Lol totally got to get myself a tool-kit oneday....

 

Yes. There is no they... there is only one guy there...

[d0n]

Hi there,

 

Bike can't start up with electric stater, had to push start.

 

When in Neutral gear, engine off: Only back light is on.

When in Neutral gear, engine on: Front & Back light on, but when I tested the brakes, back lights just flicker once and returns to initial intensity (never light up stronger, think before hitting brakes already at its max).

 

Think my electrical wiring came loose somewhere?

 

Anyone know how much to rewire? and any shop to recommend a solid rewiring job?

 

Thanks.

 

er..curious. after ignition switched on, our bike engine must be started before the headlight & taillight will come on. why is yr backlight (i assume that means taillight) on when engine is not started?

 

i noticed there is no mention of the neutral light. when ignition on + engine off, is the ignition light on? try pressing the horn at this time, does the neutral light flicker on/off or goes off totally + the horn sounds weak? if yes, then likely battery is running low. reason for battery running low could be (a) battery reaching end of lifespan or (b) smth wrong w/ electrical charging system such that battery is not charged properly.

 

quite unlikely that this is a case of wiring loosen cause this is affecting the entire electric stuff on e bike, unless u r talking abt the main wires that are connected to battery terminals loosen.

[Red_Devils]

er..curious. after ignition switched on, our bike engine must be started before the headlight & taillight will come on. why is yr backlight (i assume that means taillight) on when engine is not started?

 

i noticed there is no mention of the neutral light. when ignition on + engine off, is the ignition light on? try pressing the horn at this time, does the neutral light flicker on/off or goes off totally + the horn sounds weak? if yes, then likely battery is running low. reason for battery running low could be (a) battery reaching end of lifespan or (b) smth wrong w/ electrical charging system such that battery is not charged properly.

 

quite unlikely that this is a case of wiring loosen cause this is affecting the entire electric stuff on e bike, unless u r talking abt the main wires that are connected to battery terminals loosen.

 

maybe his taillight is connected direct to the batt instead of fuse. :noob:

[xbfish]

guys, any of u know where to get engine ice at the cheapest price?

 

Planet selling @ $40 per bottle if I am not wrong..

[Tdks]

Ignition is turned to 'On', engine not running. Engine not running, backlight one but headlight not on (weird sia =/).

 

Initial pressing got "rrrzz" sound, then later no more liao but back lights still remain lit >_>.

 

Kallang Cycle @ 108 Kallang Ave? Do they do engine oil change & chain tightening too? Lol totally got to get myself a tool-kit oneday....

 

Please check your rear brake... most likely you need to adjust the small wheel near the rear brake pump there