[Group] Kawasaki Versys

[sooooong]

ok, my blackie just died on me at traffic junction, realise one thing, versys is damn bloody heavy..... want to push back to my mscp initially, less than halfway i give up find one carpark nearby:cry:

[Guest B_E_N]

Good meeting Versys rider F6172 at Jln Bt Merah just now.

 

Topbox may spoil the overall appearance of the bike, but if the right one is chosen, it is not that bad. Besides, you can then cut through traffic easily.

 

Cheers.

 

o.O jalan bukit merah??? who is this???

didn't know some1 stay near me...

 

but jus now when i was leaving from my house about 7.15~7.20, at bukit merah view, i saw a black versys with V35 side box turning into blk 128/129 carpark..

he look like an indian guy if nvr see wrongly..

wonder if this person is active in this thread...

 

and this morning @ airport road when i going to camp i saw an maroon colour versys with H&B boxes, with pillion at junction..

i notice this guy keep looking at my bike, lol i dun dare to back at him

let him enjoy looking @ my bike hhehehe

[fatboypin]

but jus now when i was leaving from my house about 7.15~7.20, at bukit merah view, i saw a black versys with V35 side box turning into blk 128/129 carpark..

he look like an indian guy if nvr see wrongly..

wonder if this person is active in this thread...

 

Thats must be the guy i met and spoke to this evening at the traffic light at jln bt merah/lower delta junction. We both went down lower delta then onto tiong bahru rd. He turned up henderson rd while i went towards redhill. Even my 3yo son was fascinated by how i could wind down window to talk to a biker.

Edited November 22, 2011 by fatboypin
Tiong bahru rd

[Fusionjaz]

mayb can try email them to give a under quoted price receipt?

 

Let me do the home work and get back to you guys. Anyway the stuff I ordered hasn't arrived. Most likely I will wait for my order to arrive within these few day before I place new order.

[Fusionjaz]

ok, my blackie just died on me at traffic junction, realise one thing, versys is damn bloody heavy..... want to push back to my mscp initially, less than halfway i give up find one carpark nearby:cry:

 

Simi tai zi…? Why suddenly died…?

[sooooong]

got battery, can crank, cant start. i think its the fuel pump, have to confirm with the mechanic tomolo.

[Guest B_E_N]

Thats must be the guy i met and spoke to this evening at the traffic light at jln bt merah/lower delta junction. We both went down lower delta then onto tiong bahru rd. He turned up henderson rd while i went towards redhill. Even my 3yo son was fascinated by how i could wind down window to talk to a biker.

 

den confirm is that guy liao..

coz he turn up henderson road den is bukit merah view liao... ermm...

i guess this guy nvr came to SBF de.. nvm wait i got time i go put a note on his bike if i can find his bike haha

i didn;t know wat top box he use though.. anyway wat top he use? i only notice the V35 and tail light so i confirm is versys..

and when i pass him i got turn back head back and look at him, to confirm whether i know de anot haha

coz my bike is one and only 1 in sg ppl who know me sure can recognise hahahaha

 

Let me do the home work and get back to you guys. Anyway the stuff I ordered hasn't arrived. Most likely I will wait for my order to arrive within these few day before I place new order.

 

THANKS THANKS! do update us asap.. ^^

[fatboypin]

den confirm is that guy liao..

coz he turn up henderson road den is bukit merah view liao... ermm...

i guess this guy nvr came to SBF de.. nvm wait i got time i go put a note on his bike if i can find his bike haha

i didn;t know wat top box he use though.. anyway wat top he use? i only notice the V35 and tail light so i confirm is versys..

and when i pass him i got turn back head back and look at him, to confirm whether i know de anot haha

coz my bike is one and only 1 in sg ppl who know me sure can recognise hahahaha

 

He didnt have topbox. I was at the traffic light and saw this bike in the side mirror. Guessed it was the Versys, so I wound down the window to look back and give him the thumbs up. He acknowledged and smiled. I asked if it was the Versys, he said yup. He then rode up closer to my car but couldnt move much cos of the panniers.

Talked about his side panniers too big to allow him to squeeze inbetween. Suggested he consider a nice topbox to go along with the bike as a practical alternative to allow squeezing but he said topbox spoil the shape of the bike... I said I know, but no choice, I supposed.

 

Lights changed, we turned into the same road, but he honked as he sped ahead into Tiong Bahru Rd and I responded with a wave. If only all motorists in Singapore did the same.. and there will be less accidents on the roads.

 

Cheers!

Edited November 22, 2011 by fatboypin
Why no topbox.

[Guest B_E_N]

He didnt have topbox. I was at the traffic light and saw this bike in the side mirror. Guessed it was the Versys, so I wound down the window to look back and give him the thumbs up. He acknowledged and smiled. I asked if it was the Versys, he said yup. He then rode up closer to my car but couldnt move much cos of the panniers.

Talked about his side panniers too big to allow him to squeeze inbetween. Suggested he consider a nice topbox to go along with the bike as a practical alternative to allow squeezing but he said topbox spoil the shape of the bike... I said I know, but no choice, I supposed.

 

Lights changed, we turned into the same road, but he honked as he sped ahead into Tiong Bahru Rd and I responded with a wave. If only all motorists in Singapore did the same.. and there will be less accidents on the roads.

 

Cheers!

 

no wonder i nvr notice any top box hahaha...

aiya those nvr rider bike de will nvr understand bikers de la.. unless all class 3 holder must go through 1 bike lesson before they can get their class 3 licence den they will understand us..

 

erm, w/o top will be better if mostly going 1 up coz the wind turbu is bad with top box..

but for me i like space so i go with 3 box haha....

 

only time to time cant squeeze, but most of the time i still able to squeeze able with the V35 haha...

[gryphonrider]

Someone compared the Versys 1000 and 650 -

[fatboypin]

no wonder i nvr notice any top box hahaha...

aiya those nvr rider bike de will nvr understand bikers de la.. unless all class 3 holder must go through 1 bike lesson before they can get their class 3 licence den they will understand us..

 

erm, w/o top will be better if mostly going 1 up coz the wind turbu is bad with top box..

but for me i like space so i go with 3 box haha....

 

only time to time cant squeeze, but most of the time i still able to squeeze able with the V35 haha...

 

On the contrary, I find that it will be better to get Class 3 first and drive for at least 10 years before picking up bike licence. Observe the vulnerability of a biker as a driver, and then go for bike lessons to feel what it is like to be a biker. Once behind the wheel again, appreciate the rider's safety and then both will end up responsible rider and driver. Anyway, when one is older and more mature, he/she is less likely to want to do stupid things and risk his life/safety.

 

That was the route I took. 15 yrs with Class 3 before taking that step with bike licence (without parents' knowledge, but with wife's blessings and encouragement). I find that when riding, I take the effort to ensure full safety and also anticipate ahead, and when driving, more tolerant of bikers and also other motorists... and as such, a more patient motorist. If my 3yo boy wants to take up biking, I will advise him on the same. Class 3 first with at least 10 yrs experience before learning to ride. Besides, he'd have more $$ then to buy a really big and expensive bike.

[Guest B_E_N]

On the contrary, I find that it will be better to get Class 3 first and drive for at least 10 years before picking up bike licence. Observe the vulnerability of a biker as a driver, and then go for bike lessons to feel what it is like to be a biker. Once behind the wheel again, appreciate the rider's safety and then both will end up responsible rider and driver. Anyway, when one is older and more mature, he/she is less likely to want to do stupid things and risk his life/safety.

 

That was the route I took. 15 yrs with Class 3 before taking that step with bike licence (without parents' knowledge, but with wife's blessings and encouragement). I find that when riding, I take the effort to ensure full safety and also anticipate ahead, and when driving, more tolerant of bikers and also other motorists... and as such, a more patient motorist. If my 3yo boy wants to take up biking, I will advise him on the same. Class 3 first with at least 10 yrs experience before learning to ride. Besides, he'd have more $$ then to buy a really big and expensive bike.

 

on my view i dun reali agree with u.. *peace*

10years as a driver den wan to know how a biker feel isn't that gonna be too late? 10years many thing can happen, accident, injured or even killed a biker.

on my view i rather sillypore to educate the driver about bikers rather den keep telling bikers not to do this do that..

there are much much more cars on the road den bikes.

if u notice those bikers that met an accident either injured or died, how many percent is it that its caused by a movement of a driver.

minor percent of the accident are cause by biker itself's action.

 

like splitting lane, we know that amount of space we can pass through 1, but that driver choose to change lane, or move abit w/o checking his/her mirror and blind spot that cause the bike to crash into the vehicle.

[Guest B_E_N]

com lag multi post -_-

Edited November 23, 2011 by B_E_N

[Guest B_E_N]

com lag multi post...

[rex]

Eh just checked, my tyre is 120/60.. but then ah, I also never see when installing mah... so not right to make noise at them

 

Btw, doesnt seem to affect my riding

 

Whao u need to check urs is 120/60 anot liao

If yes better go back to them and demand a change

[rex]

My view on this... if i may be allowed to contribute:

 

is that both rider and drivers need to be educated and orientated to the roads and the different vehicles.

 

Biker often dont understand the POV of a car/lorry and drivers often do not understand the intention of a biker.

so there should be some sort of a course that helps you.

 

I remember sitting in the driver seat of a car for the 1st time after 2 years as a biker and realising the huge difference.

 

Having said that, many of our younger/newer riders are really quite irresponsible and tend to push their luck alot - this causes drivers to be negative towards bikers and often less attentive.

 

 

on my view i dun reali agree with u.. *peace*

10years as a driver den wan to know how a biker feel isn't that gonna be too late? 10years many thing can happen, accident, injured or even killed a biker.

on my view i rather sillypore to educate the driver about bikers rather den keep telling bikers not to do this do that..

there are much much more cars on the road den bikes.

if u notice those bikers that met an accident either injured or died, how many percent is it that its caused by a movement of a driver.

minor percent of the accident are cause by biker itself's action.

 

like splitting lane, we know that amount of space we can pass through 1, but that driver choose to change lane, or move abit w/o checking his/her mirror and blind spot that cause the bike to crash into the vehicle.

[Guest B_E_N]

Eh just checked, my tyre is 120/60.. but then ah, I also never see when installing mah... so not right to make noise at them

 

Btw, doesnt seem to affect my riding

 

nope, they should bear the cost. coz u ask for the same tire size and u trust them BUT they didn't give u the correct ones.

so they should still bear the cost...

anyway if u reali dun wan bother den its up to u

there should be a reason why they setup tis bike stock with 120/70

 

My view on this... if i may be allowed to contribute:

 

is that both rider and drivers need to be educated and orientated to the roads and the different vehicles.

 

Biker often dont understand the POV of a car/lorry and drivers often do not understand the intention of a biker.

so there should be some sort of a course that helps you.

 

I remember sitting in the driver seat of a car for the 1st time after 2 years as a biker and realising the huge difference.

 

Having said that, many of our younger/newer riders are really quite irresponsible and tend to push their luck alot - this causes drivers to be negative towards bikers and often less attentive.

 

though i dun have my license for very long time, 3 years since i passed my class 3 and 2b, i dun see how hard is it to check mirror and blind spot b4 changing lane while driving..

i nvr had a near miss or cause any biker to slow down for me to change lane...

those driver are jus too dun bother about bike, thinking we are so small why should i give way, instead i driving big exp car bike should give way to me coz u are so small.

[SilverBullet]

Since we share the road with different kind of users...we have to respect them all in one way or another.

We cannot change other peoples mindset but we can change & control our mindset.

Ride safely & Defensively plus take nothing for granted when out riding on the road.

 

Bikers are vulnerable and i dont see the point of being DEAD right in any situation.

We must have the passion to Live to ride another day.

 

However there are 2 things that drivers annoy me.

1. When i am behind a car on the outter most lane the driver dont give way(no horn & flash headlite but tail driver at safe distance) so i overtake on his left but later same driver give way to another car and move to the left lane.

2. When slowing down cos traffic light in front is RED, drivers manoeuvre and change lane suddenly without signalling or give due care to others as if like jockeying for race position and then they start digging their noses while waiting for the lights to turn green.

 

Take Great care and ride on Versysian.

[Guest B_E_N]

Since we share the road with different kind of users...we have to respect them all in one way or another.

We cannot change other peoples mindset but we can change & control our mindset.

Ride safely & Defensively plus take nothing for granted when out riding on the road.

 

Bikers are vulnerable and i dont see the point of being DEAD right in any situation.

We must have the passion to Live to ride another day.

 

However there are 2 things that drivers annoy me.

1. When i am behind a car on the outter most lane the driver dont give way(no horn & flash headlite but tail driver at safe distance) so i overtake on his left but later same driver give way to another car and move to the left lane.

2. When slowing down cos traffic light in front is RED, drivers manoeuvre and change lane suddenly without signalling or give due care to others as if like jockeying for race position and then they start digging their noses while waiting for the lights to turn green.

 

Take Great care and ride on Versysian.

 

agree ur point...

2 weeks back there was a TP came to AFTC to talk to us about road safety, i asked why tp do not catch road hoggers

den give all his story, eg, he say a lumbo going very so @ expressway, den he close up and have a look and saw a old auntie inside.

den he say he dun bear to fine her.. -_- wtf right.

den another story is a lady drive very slowing @ expressway so he ask her to stop, and check her licence card, that he found out she that day jus passed.

another WTF right, 1st day pass got licence card liao.. wan to lie also dunno how to lie...

[fatboypin]

No offence taken. We are all free to air our views.

 

on my view i dun reali agree with u.. *peace*

10years as a driver den wan to know how a biker feel isn't that gonna be too late? 10years many thing can happen, accident, injured or even killed a biker.

on my view i rather sillypore to educate the driver about bikers rather den keep telling bikers not to do this do that..

there are much much more cars on the road den bikes.

if u notice those bikers that met an accident either injured or died, how many percent is it that its caused by a movement of a driver.

minor percent of the accident are cause by biker itself's action.

 

like splitting lane, we know that amount of space we can pass through 1, but that driver choose to change lane, or move abit w/o checking his/her mirror and blind spot that cause the bike to crash into the vehicle.

[Guest B_E_N]

No offence taken. We are all free to air our views.

 

) ya, we are jus sharing all our views...

[fatboypin]

yup, i do wish that both bikers and drivers can be more patient on the roads. it will then be a better and more enjoyable drive/ride every day.

 

) ya, we are jus sharing all our views...

[Royksopp]

hi guys,

Anyone knows kawasaki stock front sprocket 15, how much?

[Royksopp]

sorry repost

[Guest B_E_N]

i changed before but 4get the price liao.. lol

can go any shop change except kawa agent LOL