[Group] SBF Yamaha Nouvo

[patricklow2001]

I changed my rear suspensions 5 days after i got my nouvo.The stock ones cannot make it.Very bumpy especially with pillion.Now using Gazis.So far so good.Fully adjustable ones.

 

Bro y2kredbull, how much is cost to change the suspension? how a bout front site? it also bumpy.

[patricklow2001]

Hi Expert,

 

My bike is still below 1K mileage. And feel it is vibrate a lot when reached 60Km/h, I am driving between 40km/h to 75km/h now, do you all drive more than 80km/h during the engine break in period?

[y2kredbull]

Bro y2kredbull, how much is cost to change the suspension? how a bout front site? it also bumpy.

 

I got mine at very good price from my regular bike shop.Its the SARMY model.

 

My front also damping not so good.Will top up a bit more fork oil to make it slightly harder.

[patricklow2001]

bro y2kredbull, so roughly how much is that cost?

[Uncle]

Hi Expert,

 

My bike is still below 1K mileage. And feel it is vibrate a lot when reached 60Km/h, I am driving between 40km/h to 75km/h now, do you all drive more than 80km/h during the engine break in period?

 

so far don't notice any vibration unless you let go the handlebar. the bike is very smooth. I remember a previous bro has this issue also but was fixed after the engine oil change. you may want to book an early appointment with HL and get the service done.

 

It's ok to ride up to 80-90km/h during the run-in period but do accelerate smoothly.

[y2kredbull]

bro y2kredbull, so roughly how much is that cost?

 

Estimated around $200.I got mine slightly lesser than that. U can try YSS at Chong Aik. LAst i asked was $220.But self installation.Just tell them u want suspensions for Fino cos they don't know Nouvo.

[patricklow2001]

Thanks Uncle and y2kredbull. Will arrange for service.

[bigcow]

Estimated around $200.I got mine slightly lesser than that. U can try YSS at Chong Aik. LAst i asked was $220.But self installation.Just tell them u want suspensions for Fino cos they don't know Nouvo.

 

thought fino only got 1 suspension at the back?

[patricklow2001]

Hi Guy,

 

Do you all think that it good that the width of the tire wider? will it help reduce bumby?

[Uncle]

Hi Guy,

 

Do you all think that it good that the width of the tire wider? will it help reduce bumby?

 

If you want to change tire size to reduce bumpy, I think you need to increase the thickness of the tires (like off-road buggies tires). Increasing the width will change the contact area from long to wide and affect straight-line handling. Both will increase rotating mass and make acceleration poorer. Also, may be hard and costlier to find non-standard sizes.

[firefox87]

Hi Guy,

 

Do you all think that it good that the width of the tire wider? will it help reduce bumby?

 

i think what you are talking about is because of the rear suspension la. the feeling is sucky right? i'm also interested in getting the rear suspension changed. but not so soon.

[patricklow2001]

When cornering the bike is not stable (normal cornering). May be the bike is higher than the normal cub (my ex honda wave). Especially when raining. May be changing the suspension will help.

Edited December 18, 2009 by patricklow2001

[-fazly-]

bumpy ride is not easy to settle. you have to check tyre inflation, rubber mounting, absorber n its joint has rubber tat could possibly harden over time.

 

wider tyre are not neccessary, any wider than factory specs are waste.

 

my suggestion to your problem is to check everything tat i mention above.

[y2kredbull]

Have just changed my fork oil and lowered them a bit.Now much better feeling.Shiok!

[firefox87]

When cornering the bike is not stable (normal cornering). May be the bike is higher than the normal cub (my ex honda wave). Especially when raining. May be changing the suspension will help.

 

that can't be helped. just follow through the instability and it will be ok. single rider- feel a bit. pillion - scary! so much instability.

 

Have just changed my fork oil and lowered them a bit.Now much better feeling.Shiok!

fork oil - flush or top up more or use a different viscosity fork oil? any tips on a better change? and what do u mean by lower a bit? cos some people hardened theirs but i also don't know what they mean by harden.

[-fazly-]

bro y2k-wat type n wat weight u change? how many ml?

[y2kredbull]

that can't be helped. just follow through the instability and it will be ok. single rider- feel a bit. pillion - scary! so much instability.

 

 

fork oil - flush or top up more or use a different viscosity fork oil? any tips on a better change? and what do u mean by lower a bit? cos some people hardened theirs but i also don't know what they mean by harden.

 

I flushed out my old fork oil and replaced with slightly thicker oil of Racetec brand.Lowered fork to 1/2 inch for better handling.The stock set-up,my forks were very soft.

[patricklow2001]

Bro y2kredbull,

 

It simple to DIY? can advice the steps? After my bike back from Hong Leong the mentioned sound at 60km/h is disappeared. They only change engine oil.

[y2kredbull]

Bro y2kredbull,

 

It simple to DIY? can advice the steps? After my bike back from Hong Leong the mentioned sound at 60km/h is disappeared. They only change engine oil.

 

U mean the fork oil thing?Don't think that easy bro.Need proper tools and i'm not sure on how much oil to put in too.

[Jixiang]

Hi Expert,

 

My bike is still below 1K mileage. And feel it is vibrate a lot when reached 60Km/h, I am driving between 40km/h to 75km/h now, do you all drive more than 80km/h during the engine break in period?

 

No. After the run-in, you can feel the difference..

[Jixiang]

I am also looking for a good pair of rubbers. Any recommendation and where to get?

[y2kredbull]

I am also looking for a good pair of rubbers. Any recommendation and where to get?

 

My bikeshop recommend Duro.Not sure good or not.Or maybe tt900 at JB.

[-fazly-]

good rubber discussed before, you've got to check older pages. for summary

 

duro - 70/90 front 80/90 rear

soft, good at high speed cornering, fast worn out. approx 8000km -+(rear)

 

dunlop tt900 - 70/90 front 80/90 rear

same as duro, but better quality

 

wat do u mean by good rubber? grip at corner or wet condition? or gives u more mileage?

[-fazly-]

duro is good enough for beginner or for normal daily use riding, base on my experience using it b4. but gives u low mileage.

[y2kredbull]

wat do u mean by good rubber? grip at corner or wet condition? or gives u more mileage?

 

Good rubber would mean good corner grip,good grip in wet,good mileage and not least GOOD PRICE!

 

Jokes aside,i will choose TT900.Used it on my spark135 with no complaints.Last month i asked price was rm190 front and rear.u guys normally only change the front once every 2 rear change?