Kawasaki 1400s

[Advrider]

  nE0 said:

Yea, Loois motor gave me an OTR price, and didn't change it one cent when the COE turned out much higher than expected.

 

They wouldn't want to risk their reputation over afew dollars.

 

Any of you guys know where to get Airhawk seat covers? I'm sadly not blessed with an iron butt, get butt burn long before the mind gets tired.

 

I think you can only get it online. Nobody brings it in, another alternative is to try and get a set of firm sponge, trim your seat and cover back the original cover. I had my present ride done up by Eugene Saddlery. Sure gives a better ride. Also it beats getting your airhawk stolen as it's only secure with some bungy cords.

 

Learn from a GW1500 rider he had those beads for the car seat and trim it to size, then placed over the seat . When seating down it sure takes some pressure of the butt.

[frenchbiker]

  Advrider said:

I think you can only get it online. Nobody brings it in, another alternative is to try and get a set of firm sponge, trim your seat and cover back the original cover. I had my present ride done up by Eugene Saddlery. Sure gives a better ride. Also it beats getting your airhawk stolen as it's only secure with some bungy cords.

 

Learn from a GW1500 rider he had those beads for the car seat and trim it to size, then placed over the seat . When seating down it sure takes some pressure of the butt.

 

Below is the description of the Corbin seat to compare to stock ones, they are expensive but the seating after you break it in is awesome, so Neo your butt maybe worth it!!

 

"The stock foam is soft and feels "cushy" at first, but this goes away quickly as your body weight pushes all resilience out of the foam. This leaves you sitting on the basepan with pressure points developing in *ahem* ... inconvenient places. The Corbin saddle feels firm at first, but retains resilience indefinetely so you always have a nice ride. Over time, our Comfort Cell® foam will actually break in and take on your shape for a personalized fit.

 

You may find the seat actually changes your posture slightly. Although this can be a little unsettling at first, give it some time! You'll notice the positioning and angle of the seating platform actually helps to relieve fatigue from your wrists, knees, ankles, back and neck. Don't be worried though, you're considering a new seat for a reason, right?!"

[GuiNNeSS]

I don't think Corbin seats will be for me, because I ride quite differently with and without pillion, seating much further back when riding solo. I don't think the Corbin seat 'memory' foam will adapt to the two riding situations.

[PaiKia]

y not lets jus go kulai short trip 1st... get to know ea other then, go further?

 

jus a sugg...

[PaiKia]

actually was thinkin how abt this fri?

[kaozie]

  Advrider said:

Got it at $31500 on the road. Maybe more expensive than other bike shops. One thing about Looi's motor they on the road means the selling price no hidden cost like some bike shops. On one hand tells you this price but when collect bike tells you must pay gst, admin charges & more crap.

 

did you ask for any freebies???

didn't know that you knew Motrax aka Alvin...

could have help you ask for more freebies...

hehehe...

[PaiKia]

neo, u can actually consider the C14 banana seat, fits our bike too

[Advrider]

  kaozie said:

did you ask for any freebies???

didn't know that you knew Motrax aka Alvin...

could have help you ask for more freebies...

hehehe...

 

Freebies? Hmmm looks like I'm going back to hassle him more stuffs. Wah small community indeed, guess he must have asked you about me.

[Advrider]

Anybody ordering stuffs from overseas. I may want to tag along.

[Advrider]

  frenchbiker said:

Below is the description of the Corbin seat to compare to stock ones, they are expensive but the seating after you break it in is awesome, so Neo your butt maybe worth it!!

 

"The stock foam is soft and feels "cushy" at first, but this goes away quickly as your body weight pushes all resilience out of the foam. This leaves you sitting on the basepan with pressure points developing in *ahem* ... inconvenient places. The Corbin saddle feels firm at first, but retains resilience indefinetely so you always have a nice ride. Over time, our Comfort Cell® foam will actually break in and take on your shape for a personalized fit.

 

You may find the seat actually changes your posture slightly. Although this can be a little unsettling at first, give it some time! You'll notice the positioning and angle of the seating platform actually helps to relieve fatigue from your wrists, knees, ankles, back and neck. Don't be worried though, you're considering a new seat for a reason, right?!"

 

 

Frenchbiker

 

You have the Corbin on your ride?

 

I had one before on one of my previous previous ride. It was very hard initially but when you break in it's the best seat you can have. But I find it to be too wide for my liking. I had to order the seat 2 inch off but I still need to tip toe. Also I don't quite like the seat pan makes fast shifting the butt a liitle difficult.

 

That was why I have it customise my seat locally. It's definately a cheaper option.

[kawasabi]

  PaiKia said:

y not lets jus go kulai short trip 1st... get to know ea other then, go further?

 

jus a sugg...

 

+1 know each other ist will be cool...

what are you riding paikia

[kawasabi]

  newcomer said:

hi kawasabi thanks for the pm. r u by any chance the same guy in bigbikeworld forum?

 

unfortanately i'm still repairing my zx11. it's an old bike which i bought cheap so i could diy it. it's running now but there's more to do; carb balancing, middle pipe leak, maybe top and bottom overhaul, body works etc. i hope to complete the project before CNY so i could ride it up to pahang.

 

i have 3 frens who own at least 1 zx11 each and i'll inform them about this outing.

 

p.s. anyone has zx11 spare parts please let me know.

 

 

im not that wasabi...kekeke...

you are going to diy - whole engine overhaul..urself???

hold your project till we have our ist meet up......

[VYN]

  antrects said:

any knows is there any brocks performance dealer in singapore???

my buddy wana buy brocks exhaust system for his zzr1400..

 

pm paikia if your friend want to know more feedback about the exhuast system.

paikia is using brocks gen3 full system.

[Advrider]

Wonders anybody here got affected? Wonders is the agent doing anything about it?

 

 

Rear Brake pedal recall

[newcomer]

yea everything diy, except fairings. i need to find a way to check the compression first, otherwise have to take out pistons and rings to service.

 

btw where do you get ur spares?

[frenchbiker]

  PaiKia said:

y not lets jus go kulai short trip 1st... get to know ea other then, go further?

 

jus a sugg...

 

Fair enough, let's make a run to Kulai for a good Nasi Lemak, to get to know each others and maybe work out a schedule for a future and longer ride.

 

If we go on a week end, then let's make it after 10pm so we don't get the JB dinner traffic.

 

Now what is a good day for everybody? Aurium, Neo, Kawasabi, Paikia and others?

[frenchbiker]

  Advrider said:

Wonders anybody here got affected? Wonders is the agent doing anything about it?

 

 

Rear Brake pedal recall

 

I d be surprised if Evershine knew about it! But here in Singapore we have UK models, the reference of the bike is different.

Although, i find the cause of the recall, road debris affecting rear brake function, a bit odd but very American!!

Let's forward the letter to Evershine though and see what it says...

[frenchbiker]

  Advrider said:

Frenchbiker

 

You have the Corbin on your ride?

 

I had one before on one of my previous previous ride. It was very hard initially but when you break in it's the best seat you can have. But I find it to be too wide for my liking. I had to order the seat 2 inch off but I still need to tip toe. Also I don't quite like the seat pan makes fast shifting the butt a liitle difficult.

 

That was why I have it customise my seat locally. It's definately a cheaper option.

 

Yes Corbin, it is, very comfortable, rode almost non stop for 8h to Thailand and no butt pain. I do not need fast shifting for my butt as I just tour fast not race!!

[Advrider]

  frenchbiker said:

Yes Corbin, it is, very comfortable, rode almost non stop for 8h to Thailand and no butt pain. I do not need fast shifting for my butt as I just tour fast not race!!

 

Hmmm guess Corbin's a good choice. Hope to have one of the C14s meetings and try out the seat. Most likely we'll have meetup after I'll finish runnin the bike.

[Advrider]

  frenchbiker said:

I d be surprised if Evershine knew about it! But here in Singapore we have UK models, the reference of the bike is different.

Although, i find the cause of the recall, road debris affecting rear brake function, a bit odd but very American!!

Let's forward the letter to Evershine though and see what it says...

 

I find it stange too how come only those US models affected what about the Euro models. But nevertheless still good to check with Evershine in regards to this issue.

 

Cheers

[frenchbiker]

  Advrider said:

Wonders anybody here got affected? Wonders is the agent doing anything about it?

 

 

Rear Brake pedal recall

 

I have faxed the US dept of transportation letter to Evershine and wrote a note asking them if our Sin bikes are concerned about this recall. I put my mobile number on it so let's see if they call me.

I ll keep you updated.

[Advrider]

  frenchbiker said:

I have faxed the US dept of transportation letter to Evershine and wrote a note asking them if our Sin bikes are concerned about this recall. I put my mobile number on it so let's see if they call me.

I ll keep you updated.

 

frenchbiker

 

You are the man. Guess the C14 riders here got to thank you.....

[frenchbiker]

  Advrider said:

Wonders anybody here got affected? Wonders is the agent doing anything about it?

 

 

Rear Brake pedal recall[/url]

 

I did some more research and the first problems occured in Europe in late 2007 click on Kawa US letter to US authorities.

 

Our chassis numbers are not within the recalled ones but I am now very curious to hear about Evershine.

They better find out what is going on and say something about it as the importer they are fully responsible, even if there is nothing to worry about.

[Aurium]

hi FB,

 

i`m good on 16 17 23 24 30 31 Jan.

10 pm seems to be a good time.

just in case u need to contact me, i`ll PM u my number..

 

 

anyway guys,

i`m gg to malacca this sat, anybody wanna join me??

 

do pm me to let me know ur interest, no obligations..

free and easy...

[GuiNNeSS]

Saturday nights are fine for me.