[Group] Super Four Bol'dor Riders

[Lass]

Originally posted by khookahkiat@March 14, 2007 11:32 pm

hiho auntie lass.

 

just now went looi's motor to look see look see. Saw my dream bike vfr800 in a striking maroon red color. damn chio lah. Damn tempting leh...

 

had a chat with the ever friendly mr. lee and found out the after sales service they provide to customers who buy their bikes from them. only then i knew they dun anyhow service bikes bought from other shops. Their prices may be a lil' bit on the high side but they guarantee customer satisfaction by sometimes providing free service on minor parts. he sounded confident and truthful enough. Anyone bought their bikes from them? and how's the feedback like?

wah vfr haiz for me it's a freaking heavy bike sial. can't hardly touch flr cos of e broad seat. my hubby used to own one and it's a v reliable bike.

 

loois motor reputation so far has been gd only thing is like wat u said, price is on e high side.

 

my bike shop is another one, i get at good price and good service. can wash bike at their shop and no charges for small things oso.

[tt6389]

Originally posted by khookahkiat@March 14, 2007 11:32 pm

hiho auntie lass.

 

just now went looi's motor to look see look see. Saw my dream bike vfr800 in a striking maroon red color. damn chio lah. Damn tempting leh...

 

had a chat with the ever friendly mr. lee and found out the after sales service they provide to customers who buy their bikes from them. only then i knew they dun anyhow service bikes bought from other shops. Their prices may be a lil' bit on the high side but they guarantee customer satisfaction by sometimes providing free service on minor parts. he sounded confident and truthful enough. Anyone bought their bikes from them? and how's the feedback like?

although i not buy my bike there, i go there for my monthly servicing only. That Meng Tong guy is well known in SBF thread for experience & skill in troubleshooting.

 

[andextan]

I agree tat Looi had great reputation for their services. Their mechs are skillful and Mr Lee is a guy u can trust. Their prices is a bit on the high side but it is definately a place u can trust.

[Ones_Co]

Originally posted by pktan@March 15, 2007 12:47 am

Sound like someone going for an upgrade?

But his bike still so new

very wasted if upgrade....

[floppy]

Originally posted by khookahkiat@March 14, 2007 11:32 pm

hiho auntie lass.

 

just now went looi's motor to look see look see. Saw my dream bike vfr800 in a striking maroon red color. damn chio lah. Damn tempting leh...

 

had a chat with the ever friendly mr. lee and found out the after sales service they provide to customers who buy their bikes from them. only then i knew they dun anyhow service bikes bought from other shops. Their prices may be a lil' bit on the high side but they guarantee customer satisfaction by sometimes providing free service on minor parts. he sounded confident and truthful enough. Anyone bought their bikes from them? and how's the feedback like?

not quite true, they do service bikes purchased from other shops. meng tong is skillful and mainly works on class2 bikes. very highly sought after mechanic.

 

mr lee's prices are usually on the high side, interest rate used is also high but other than that, it's a trustworthy shop to patronise.

 

vfr is a very nice bike. once the v-4 engine starts reverberating, the feeling is simply orgaismic. as every owner will tell you, vfr is very unlike any other bike (which is true!). it is generally reliable although there are some electronic gremlins to watch out for. only problem: it runs hot due to the v-4 engine configuration and side mounted radiators, and can be uncomfortable during slow/stop-start traffic.

[FOXY]

mr tim u know meng tong ? can intro i wanna let him check my bike see got any thing wrong ?

[Lass]

seems like boldorians r planning to upgrade eh? hehe

[h_LoNg]

Hi Bol'der riders, i have some questions i would like to ask.

 

1) What are the pros and cons of Bol'der vs the normal S4

2) Is the fuel consumption different?

3) Is there still new ones avail?

4) Is the Front fairing / windscreen filmsy?

[Lass]

ah long :

 

1) What are the pros and cons of Bol'der vs the normal S4

pros - good for long dist and higher speed travelling.

got 2 side compartment to put stuff

can hide e hella horns on e inside of e fairing

can use flushed front signal lights

and of course looks nicer hehe (biased cos i nv like round headlights)

 

cons - aft some time, e fairing may start to rattle (mine's coming 2yrs and still ok)

slightly heavier by 5kg cos of e metal frame supporting e fairing

stock mirrors too long

maybe slightly more ex

more parts to polish

more ex to repair if something happens to fairing

 

2) Is the fuel consumption different?

no! it's just another s4 w e extra fairing

 

3) Is there still new ones avail?

only color scheme

 

4) Is the Front fairing / windscreen filmsy?

nope

 

hope this helps

[h_LoNg]

Originally posted by Lass@March 15, 2007 11:48 pm

ah long :

 

1) What are the pros and cons of Bol'der vs the normal S4

pros - good for long dist and higher speed travelling.

got 2 side compartment to put stuff

can hide e hella horns on e inside of e fairing

can use flushed front signal lights

and of course looks nicer hehe (biased cos i nv like round headlights)

 

cons - aft some time, e fairing may start to rattle (mine's coming 2yrs and still ok)

slightly heavier by 5kg cos of e metal frame supporting e fairing

stock mirrors too long

maybe slightly more ex

more parts to polish

more ex to repair if something happens to fairing

 

2) Is the fuel consumption different?

no! it's just another s4 w e extra fairing

 

3) Is there still new ones avail?

only color scheme

 

4) Is the Front fairing / windscreen filmsy?

nope

 

hope this helps

 

color scheme as in the retro colours ones?

 

Are you all able to install normal S4 mirrors on the handlebar?

 

Have any pics showing the flushed signal lights?

 

Btw, is bol'der considered limited edition?

[tt6389]

Originally posted by ^FOXY^@March 15, 2007 08:31 pm

mr tim u know meng tong ? can intro i wanna let him check my bike see got any thing wrong ?

Call me tim enuff , "mr.tim" very formal leh...

 

How about tomorrow sat morning go there? Usually sat is long queue there, only weekdays he very free. But maybe if we go there tomorrow early got chance to get his attention. 9am OK ?

http://www.looismotor.com/contactus.htm

[tt6389]

just went to HKL during lunch time to change my brake hoses & brake pads. Hel brand really make a hell of a difference.

 

btw, first time i go HKL , i ask them about prices of tires & other stuff - to compare with what I changed recently. I really think their accessories are cheapest.

Hel brake lines cost me $180 including flushing & new brake oil & workmanship, other places $220-240.

 

 

After studying the technical specs & SBF threads, I think Hel is better & more popular in SBF than Venhill, Spiegler etc. Hope I am not wrong.

 

[tt6389]

Originally posted by @h_LoNg@March 16, 2007 09:30 am

color scheme as in the retro colours ones?

 

Are you all able to install normal S4 mirrors on the handlebar?

 

Have any pics showing the flushed signal lights?

 

Btw, is bol'der considered limited edition?

i think the shops are currently selling the blue/white Rothman color scheme. Red/white retro seems to be no more.

 

Why not check with K3 when he is selling his Boldor? Coz his mileage only 6000km after 1 year. If he sell to shops he'll lose alot. Maybe offer him something better than the shops?

 

[h_LoNg]

who's k3

[h_LoNg]

Ok, i know who is kkk liao

 

He sellin meh?

[andextan]

Originally posted by tt6389@March 16, 2007 02:47 pm

just went to HKL during lunch time to change my brake hoses & brake pads. Hel brand really make a hell of a difference.

 

btw, first time i go HKL , i ask them about prices of tires & other stuff - to compare with what I changed recently. I really think their accessories are cheapest.

Hel brake lines cost me $180 including flushing & new brake oil & workmanship, other places $220-240.

 

 

After studying the technical specs & SBF threads, I think Hel is better & more popular in SBF than Venhill, Spiegler etc. Hope I am not wrong.

 

Uncle Tim, paiseh disturb u arh...

 

The hel brake hoses u had install is for both front and rear or only the front for $180? I'm thinking of changing too for better braking.

[andextan]

Originally posted by @h_LoNg@March 16, 2007 04:36 pm

Ok, i know who is kkk liao

 

He sellin meh?

K3 is thinking of upgrading to VFR... Hehe... But hor, he still need to get his CL 2 first... But think u can PM him to check...

 

His bike is in get condition and only used as weekend bike only...

[floppy]

Originally posted by tt6389@March 16, 2007 02:47 pm

After studying the technical specs & SBF threads, I think Hel is better & more popular in SBF than Venhill, Spiegler etc. Hope I am not wrong.

more popular = yes

better = not necessary

however, it's miles better than the stock rubber hoses.

[tt6389]

Originally posted by andextan@March 16, 2007 05:06 pm

Uncle Tim, paiseh disturb u arh...

 

The hel brake hoses u had install is for both front and rear or only the front for $180? I'm thinking of changing too for better braking.

$180 for front & rear & new brake oil & labor. Rubber brake hose will bulge when you brakes, so responsiveness is less than steel braided hose. But the bulging will happens only after about 20,000km for my case.

 

Maybe you should save your money for other mods or bike accessories first. For example bike alarms, voltmeters , armoured jackets, touring boots, Hella air horns to blast those lane hopping cars.... safety comes first you know.

[Lass]

Originally posted by @h_LoNg@March 16, 2007 09:30 am

color scheme as in the retro colours ones?

 

Are you all able to install normal S4 mirrors on the handlebar?

 

Have any pics showing the flushed signal lights?

 

Btw, is bol'der considered limited edition?

oh yes e tri color scheme - blue white red like wat tim described.

 

normal s4 mirror yes - uncle yeong i think he did tat

 

my flushed signal lights were hand me downs fr my hubby's previous bike cbr 1k - greg customs LED light. rear tail lights were removed and i stuck those that u can buy fr motoworld under e tailboard (pic attached) will try to look for e front one - hmm dunno where i file it le

 

boldor - nah i dun consider it as a limited edition just lesser in pdtn but seeing more on e rd now.

[tt6389]

Saw the SBF threads talking about these 2 products. Its actually use to prevent your hand from getting cramp during long touring trips. Its selling in Spore now. Anyone here tried before?

 

http://www.crampbuster.com/info.html

http://www.throttlerocker.com/info.html

[Lass]

ok found e front one. this he bought fr USA when we were in NYC a couple of yrs ago.

[andextan]

Originally posted by tt6389@March 16, 2007 07:14 pm

$180 for front & rear & new brake oil & labor. Rubber brake hose will bulge when you brakes, so responsiveness is less than steel braided hose. But the bulging will happens only after about 20,000km for my case.

 

Maybe you should save your money for other mods or bike accessories first. For example bike alarms, voltmeters , armoured jackets, touring boots, Hella air horns to blast those lane hopping cars.... safety comes first you know.

Haha.. Thanks for your kind advise. Was thinking of safety first, tat why tot of improving the braking first then go to comestic or performance. Previously was riding an XJR and the stock brake is really effective. When I change to Bold'or, feel that the brake is very spongy and soft.

[Lass]

haiz bike shop still can't get stock for pilot power for my s4

[Smyles]

Originally posted by Lass@March 16, 2007 07:45 pm

haiz bike shop still can't get stock for pilot power for my s4

Pilot Power meaning Michelin right? Not sure what size u need for S4, it's same as for a Hornet 600? If so, u tried Alexandra Village?