BBDC - Anyone Taking 2B There?

[kurarensu]

Originally posted by alyce@March 27, 2007 10:04 am

hahaha. that will soon be my turn to take 25mins-30mins to simei ite in apr. LOL -.-''

haha gd luck.. i got in to ite tampines.. poly haven reply me yet leh.. so dono got in anot..

[zart]

all into ite ar? dover anyone?.. anyway 7.01 do wat? im becoming more excited and abit nervous. must smile all the way.

[s4dreamer]

Originally posted by picooz@March 27, 2007 03:42 pm

all into ite ar? dover anyone?.. anyway 7.01 do wat? im becoming more excited and abit nervous. must smile all the way.

7.01... umm... well, you will get to do U-turn! U-turn is the most important in the subject! If you can do it quite zai, you should have no problem passing...

[gabriel06]

sorry but what is lane splitting??

 

riding on the dotted line?

[zelot]

if possible.. try to take the outer side when doing e u turn. will be easier as you will be able to make a wider turn cos u are further away from e kerb.

my 2 cents

[s4dreamer]

Originally posted by gabriel06@March 27, 2007 04:46 pm

sorry but what is lane splitting??

 

riding on the dotted line?

Do you mean merging lane??

[Tourer]

Originally posted by gabriel06@March 27, 2007 04:46 pm

sorry but what is lane splitting??

 

riding on the dotted line?

Lane splitting means riding between 2 lanes. Yeap.. Can say so, something like riding on the dotted line. But riding between the 2 lanes not necessary have to mean riding on the dotted lines as well.

[gabriel06]

Originally posted by Tourer@March 27, 2007 05:46 pm

Lane splitting means riding between 2 lanes. Yeap.. Can say so, something like riding on the dotted line. But riding between the 2 lanes not necessary have to mean riding on the dotted lines as well.

i see i see thanks..

[jB]

Originally posted by Tourer@March 27, 2007 01:19 pm

FYI, Vespas are no longer the perceived cheap transport as they used to be. They might be cheap due to their low maintenance simple engine setup... But think again.

 

The PX150 and PX200 I used to rode come with 2-strokes single cylinder engines. Their fuel consumption is about 25km/litre depending on your riding style, but to keep up with the fast paced mainstream traffic of today, you probably cannot get a good FC out of it. Because the Vespa has poor engine efficiency, low top speed, meaning you have to whack open the throttle more.

 

Not mentioning the not-really-cheap-2T you have to add to your Vespa also... Abit ex. I rode a Phantom and Wave after my Vespa, those are what I called cheap transport.

 

Again, if you are talking about the new 4-Stroker Vespas like the Granturismo, GT, LX models, they came with a heavy price tag. I remember when they were first introduced, they were like 11k machine price. Now is probably lower though, but still more expensive than an average 2B bike I guess.

 

Cheap?

oopsy daisy never thought that it could be so ex also jeez luckily you gave this review here or I'll be crying out loud when I really try to get one in future..haha anyway I tried my neighbour's Honda Wave with racing gear changed(kick down is gear up), the bike is clutch free which made me(noob rider) feel weird about it and when I wanna go faster I got anxious when I remembered (I'm forgetful) that it has no clutch like Yamaha Spark or X1 then have to kick down also..so I just first time anyhow kick dunno kick up or down

then go up to so many gear i see on the dashboard like 4 or what I really kan cheong inside the carpark I faster rode back to him..the turning on the small wheels also stressed me out..haha its like back to riding my foldable bicycle at home with those mini tyres

 

anyway thanks tourer for the useful info

 

Ps: guys out there don't try lane splitting often as some darn cars may change lane w/out signal and warning so you might just end up getting in a fix when you see one doing a turn abrubtly in front of you while you jam your breaks..riding on white dotted lines also prove slippery and may cause skidding(heard and tried so yea....)

[edlan]

Originally posted by picooz@March 27, 2007 03:42 pm

all into ite ar? dover anyone?.. anyway 7.01 do wat? im becoming more excited and abit nervous. must smile all the way.

going back dover on the 13th to pay school fee.

[alyce]

Originally posted by kurarensu@March 27, 2007 02:20 pm

haha gd luck.. i got in to ite tampines.. poly haven reply me yet leh.. so dono got in anot..

hahaha. ya gd luck to me man. need to squeeze with cars early in the morning!

[gabriel06]

Originally posted by jB@March 27, 2007 10:34 pm

oopsy daisy never thought that it could be so ex also jeez luckily you gave this review here or I'll be crying out loud when I really try to get one in future..haha anyway I tried my neighbour's Honda Wave with racing gear changed(kick down is gear up), the bike is clutch free which made me(noob rider) feel weird about it and when I wanna go faster I got anxious when I remembered (I'm forgetful) that it has no clutch like Yamaha Spark or X1 then have to kick down also..so I just first time anyhow kick dunno kick up or down

then go up to so many gear i see on the dashboard like 4 or what I really kan cheong inside the carpark I faster rode back to him..the turning on the small wheels also stressed me out..haha its like back to riding my foldable bicycle at home with those mini tyres

 

anyway thanks tourer for the useful info

 

Ps: guys out there don't try lane splitting often as some darn cars may change lane w/out signal and warning so you might just end up getting in a fix when you see one doing a turn abrubtly in front of you while you jam your breaks..riding on white dotted lines also prove slippery and may cause skidding(heard and tried so yea....)

get RXK

 

let me tempt u with some nice modded RXKs

haha

 

cheap and good.. theres on selling for $700 in garage.. super buy !!

its safer den vespa cos wheels are bigger, and uses front disc instead of vespa's drums which are famous for locking up wheels meaning u will lose control of the bike when ur wheel lock..

 

i also like vespas actually but decided to go for RXK.. never really regret to be honest..

[zart]

ur rxk soo cool!!...im gonna grab one too after i pass... just n0w 7.01 terrible.. im just too scare car behind speed up...so i throttle more...then make me wide turn.

[edlan]

 

BOON LAY NASI LEMAK CUM TEH SESSION

 

date: 31/3/07

time: 11pm

venue: boon lay market

 

 

attendance ( name / hp no. )

1. edlan / 91446408

2. Evo 7 / 90065735

3. wan / 93500586

4. peez / 96806814

5. emy / 81859309

6. fid / 93629763

7. winter/ 97423439

8.

9.

10.

 

the more the merrier..

[Tourer]

Originally posted by jB@March 27, 2007 10:34 pm

anyway I tried my neighbour's Honda Wave with racing gear changed(kick down is gear up)

Waves and Sparks come stock by kicking down to shift a gear up.

 

Nothing to do with racing gear.

[Tourer]

Originally posted by gabriel06@March 28, 2007 12:47 am

its safer den vespa cos wheels are bigger, and uses front disc instead of vespa's drums which are famous for locking up wheels meaning u will lose control of the bike when ur wheel lock..

Erm... Actually Vespas come with bigger wheels than RXK, bigger width that is, that means better contact surface. Nowadays, infact since quite some time ago, the Vespas come with hydraulic brakes (brake disc), like my PX200 about 4~5 years ago.

 

I believe the Vespa locking up wheels due to drum brakes is just a myth. But I admit Vespas are filmsy in handling though, and also due to its weird weight distribution for having its engine block behind at the rear wheel.

 

Hope you do not mind my difference in opinion.

[Going Postal]

Originally posted by gabriel06@March 28, 2007 12:47 am

get RXK

 

let me tempt u with some nice modded RXKs

haha

 

cheap and good.. theres on selling for $700 in garage.. super buy !!

its safer den vespa cos wheels are bigger, and uses front disc instead of vespa's drums which are famous for locking up wheels meaning u will lose control of the bike when ur wheel lock..

 

i also like vespas actually but decided to go for RXK.. never really regret to be honest..

hey man, nice bike. did you do the paintjob yourself?

 

i'm thinking of getting a TW and 'project' it, but abit wasteful cuz i'm going in the army.

 

but if i really project it, i think i wont bear to sell it away either haha.

 

and my heart tells me to get a TW or vintage Vespa, but my balls tell me to get a sports bike.. haha how sia..

[gabriel06]

Originally posted by picooz@March 28, 2007 02:31 am

ur rxk soo cool!!...im gonna grab one too after i pass... just n0w 7.01 terrible.. im just too scare car behind speed up...so i throttle more...then make me wide turn.

its not my bike

sorry to disappoint u guys..

 

its my friend's

my bike is not fully done up yet.. so dun really dare to show pics haha..

[gabriel06]

Originally posted by Tourer@March 28, 2007 01:18 pm

Erm... Actually Vespas come with bigger wheels than RXK, bigger width that is, that means better contact surface. Nowadays, infact since quite some time ago, the Vespas come with hydraulic brakes (brake disc), like my PX200 about 4~5 years ago.

 

I believe the Vespa locking up wheels due to drum brakes is just a myth. But I admit Vespas are filmsy in handling though, and also due to its weird weight distribution for having its engine block behind at the rear wheel.

 

Hope you do not mind my difference in opinion.

no worries bro ! i love vespas too man !

 

i believe drum brake locking up is not a myth.. my rear does lock up as well.. drums.. its common.. but alot depends on weight distribution and type of tyre, too many factors

 

somehow i feel smaller wheels are less safe..

its just a type of feeling when u ride a bike i guess..

 

 

and vespas u have no where to use ur legs to "aid" in turning as well..

 

attached a pic for ur viewing pleasure bro !

dun drool please ! haha

[gabriel06]

Originally posted by Going Postal@March 29, 2007 12:11 am

hey man, nice bike. did you do the paintjob yourself?

 

i'm thinking of getting a TW and 'project' it, but abit wasteful cuz i'm going in the army.

 

but if i really project it, i think i wont bear to sell it away either haha.

 

and my heart tells me to get a TW or vintage Vespa, but my balls tell me to get a sports bike.. haha how sia..

dun rush bro.. NS is a bad time..

 

cos if u want to mod.. u need time to go source for parts, polish, fixing , etc..

 

well tell ur balls to wait till 2a

 

2b sports bike is a waste of money i feel.. dun flame me sports bike riders !

cos it can reach around 180km/h the max 200km/h only.. and its light, means its more dangerous going at such speeds...

 

wait till 2a den get a more "reasonable" and safer bike.. bigger wider tyres..

cheers!

 

yes TW is a good project bike.. but bear in mind.. the rear fat donut costs a bomb ! haha.. alot people want to project a bike.. but give up cos alot of time and effort is required.. its not a point A-B bike anymore.. and its also usually not the main transport..

 

vintage vespa.. wat u mean by vintage? 20 years, 30 years? 50 years?

price can range from a few thousand to tens of thousands.. u cannot rush when buying a vintage bike.. normally people wun go for a vintage as a first and only bike.. cos of wear and tear, repair (it might need to sit in the workshop for months) etc..

 

but vespas below 20years old are a good choice for 1st bike.. have fun with the gear changing system attached

 

the wider the tyres the more ex.. try asking those class 2 bike riders.. tyres can cost up to $300 for one rear.. and thats not the most expensive type haha..

 

since going NS, first few months in BMT u wun get to use it much... so dun rush loh.. wait till posting den get ur bike..

[kurarensu]

Originally posted by edlan@March 28, 2007 08:05 am

 

BOON LAY NASI LEMAK CUM TEH SESSION

 

date: 31/3/07

time: 11pm

venue: boon lay market

 

 

attendance ( name / hp no. )

1. edlan / 91446408

2. Evo 7 / 90065735

3. wan / 93500586

4. peez / 96806814

5. emy / 81859309

6. fid / 93629763

7. winter/ 97423439

8.

9.

10.

 

the more the merrier..

might be interested.. where's that boon lay nasi lemak place? haha

[edlan]

at boon lay place. for those who dunno hw to go can meet at jurong point at 10.45pm sharp.

[Tourer]

Originally posted by gabriel06@March 29, 2007 01:17 am

the wider the tyres the more ex.. try asking those class 2 bike riders.. tyres can cost up to $300 for one rear.. and thats not the most expensive type haha..

Erm... Not so expensive lah..

 

I got Michelin Power Race for ~$450 a pair for front and rear (~280 for rear if i'm not wrong). That is the top of the line tyres for Michelin track use. High end sports tyres like Michelin Pilot Power, Dunlop Qualifiers, Metzeler Sportec M3 cost around $380 to $420. These are for 120 front and 190 rear sizing.

 

Actually the width has sometimes got nothing to do with it. High-profile comfort tyres (4 of them) for cars cost barely a couple of hundreds only, that's about $50~$60 per tyre. The reason why most tyres for sportsbikes or bigger cc high performance bikes are more expensive is due to the technology and compound used in them.

 

Most performance motorcycle tyres are using compounds smilar to higher-end sports cars tyres like N7 and above, that's like the Yokohama Advan Neova, Bridgestone Potenza RE or even S series equivalent. They can cost about 2~300 per tyre also if I'm not wrong.

 

So if they were to make Power Race for RXK, it's probably gonna most alot more than your daily use model also. But my guess is they don't, the closest is probably BT39 or TT900.

[gabriel06]

Originally posted by Tourer@March 29, 2007 12:06 pm

Erm... Not so expensive lah..

 

I got Michelin Power Race for ~$450 a pair for front and rear (~280 for rear if i'm not wrong). That is the top of the line tyres for Michelin track use. High end sports tyres like Michelin Pilot Power, Dunlop Qualifiers, Metzeler Sportec M3 cost around $380 to $420. These are for 120 front and 190 rear sizing.

 

Actually the width has sometimes got nothing to do with it. High-profile comfort tyres (4 of them) for cars cost barely a couple of hundreds only, that's about $50~$60 per tyre. The reason why most tyres for sportsbikes or bigger cc high performance bikes are more expensive is due to the technology and compound used in them.

 

Most performance motorcycle tyres are using compounds smilar to higher-end sports cars tyres like N7 and above, that's like the Yokohama Advan Neova, Bridgestone Potenza RE or even S series equivalent. They can cost about 2~300 per tyre also if I'm not wrong.

 

So if they were to make Power Race for RXK, it's probably gonna most alot more than your daily use model also. But my guess is they don't, the closest is probably BT39 or TT900.

have so expensive kinds also lah...

u ask those ppl who go track..

$300 per tyre is not a myth, its true

 

but wat brand or type i aint too sure..

 

 

so wats ur ride bro?

[BlurLing]

Originally posted by edlan@March 29, 2007 06:21 am

at boon lay place. for those who dunno hw to go can meet at jurong point at 10.45pm sharp.

i wan go leii. haish. nan guo ;(