All about Steed

[Terrible One]

anybody have the tools that came with the bike ???

 

Actually you can get them at normal hardware store.. the only special tool is the rear shock adjuster tool..

 

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k273/Riotbike/MR13-F2900.jpg

[Baal]

$2k, i feel a bit ex. Mine 1996 Steed was once offered $1.4k, then i was on the verge of letting it go. But now i am re-vamping my steed with a new coat of paint and new head gaskets.

 

There is no max cruising speed lah. Some like to cruise at 70kmh, some 80, some up to 110.

 

 

Thanks. In this case I suppose its ok up till 110kmh for prolong riding.

[Terrible One]

Nope. No accessories to go along with it. So i guess 2k will be exp.

 

Ya quite ex. My friend bought a FQ plate Steed VSE with COE till 2018 for only $2.1k. Really good condition.

[Baal]

I also get / service my bikes & current car with Ah Huat at Funmaster.

 

He has a 95 Steed for bout 1.6k. I am still considering as I am currently driving & need to evaluate what are my "actual chance" to ride the bike.

 

Also at my new work place, car season parking is $350 / mth. In just 4 mths, it will almost equal the price of getting myself a steed.

[Don Juan]

Don Juan: Yo! ok la not bad. How's your ride so far? Never come find us on Friday? hahaha. We're going refuel and supper again if you wanna join us. Invitation extended to other riders too.

 

 

That time went to meet you with another rider.... when i reach there, saw nobody, check my hp, saw your msg, you went to refill and makan in JB already.... End up, two of us la kopi and eat prawn noodles....

[plasticblackspecs]

That time went to meet you with another rider.... when i reach there, saw nobody, check my hp, saw your msg, you went to refill and makan in JB already.... End up, two of us la kopi and eat prawn noodles....

 

aiya. must meet earlier mah next time. Text me before you come down la.

[mepkoh]

Actually you can get them at normal hardware store.. the only special tool is the rear shock adjuster tool..

 

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k273/Riotbike/MR13-F2900.jpg

 

the special tool is the spark plug tool...it is a tight squeeze whne used on the front cylinder / left plug. Normal tools either tool big ,long or short

[Nomad]

anybody have the tools that came with the bike ???

 

yeap. I have it when I got my shadow but not in my steed. you need anything in particular?

[deckard]

yeap. I have it when I got my shadow but not in my steed. you need anything in particular?

 

after looking at the picture, i only need tool number 3. what does that do?

[Terrible One]

after looking at the picture, i only need tool number 3. what does that do?

 

That's the rear shock adjustment tool..

[Terrible One]

Yes VLX 600 and 400 is the same. Only difference is cylinder size.

Try these sites:

 

VT600 C (1988)

 

http://www.vt600.net/manuals/manual_shop_6...988_67MR100.pdf

 

VT600 C (1993-1994) Supplement

 

http://www.vt600.net/manuals/manual_shop_6...op_67MR100V.pdf

 

VT600 C (1997-2001)

 

http://www.vt600.net/manuals/manual_shop_9...C_1997-2001.pdf

 

88-98 VLX is dual carbs, 99-up iss single carb.

 

 

Found the manual in this thread

[Terrible One]

A very nice steed from Thailand..

 

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s288/benziooo/Steed%20Springer/DSCF6321.jpg

 

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s288/benziooo/Steed%20Springer/DSCF6322.jpg

 

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s288/benziooo/Steed%20Springer/DSCF6323.jpg

[jiansheng]

As I am going to ask my sis in CHINA to get me some parts, was thinking of getting drag bar and hard bag.

 

For drag bar diameter should be 1 inch rite,. I am not a wide handler bar lover, any advise what length should I get?

 

For riser how long should I get, or what to look out for?

 

Regarding hard bags, any1 know the dimension restriction?

 

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I dunnoe if any1 face the same problem as me, when i am changing gear or stepping on brake (more for changing gear), my foot might get burn by the gear box. Are there any extension for gear lever and rear brake lever?

 

THANKS!!

[Terrible One]

As I am going to ask my sis in CHINA to get me some parts, was thinking of getting drag bar and hard bag.

 

For drag bar diameter should be 1 inch rite,. I am not a wide handler bar lover, any advise what length should I get?

 

For riser how long should I get, or what to look out for?

 

Regarding hard bags, any1 know the dimension restriction?

 

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I dunnoe if any1 face the same problem as me, when i am changing gear or stepping on brake (more for changing gear), my foot might get burn by the gear box. Are there any extension for gear lever and rear brake lever?

 

THANKS!!

 

For drag bars they are usually about 75-80cm wide. Chong aik has them at $26+. Risers you ned at least 3.5 inches tall,4inches would be good. Any lower you controls will hit the tank.

 

Riding with covered shoes would help bro.

[jiansheng]

For drag bars they are usually about 75-80cm wide. Chong aik has them at $26+. Risers you ned at least 3.5 inches tall,4inches would be good. Any lower you controls will hit the tank.

 

Riding with covered shoes would help bro.

 

Yea wearing shoes, but i will have to like turn my foot inwards to change gear. and i guess my shoes will tear in no time which happen b4.

 

 

Any ex phantom then change to steed? it seems like steed pillion space abit small, i mean the leg space.

[deckard]

thanks for the info bros. now to do maintenance myself....

[kittosoft]

hey guys... chronicles of my steedy..

 

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=237983

 

[Kevs]

Yea wearing shoes, but i will have to like turn my foot inwards to change gear. and i guess my shoes will tear in no time which happen b4.

 

 

Any ex phantom then change to steed? it seems like steed pillion space abit small, i mean the leg space.

 

seems ok for me when I pillion, only cons is the pillion seat, as its sloping towrds the rider, then if the seat upholstery is slippery type, pillion sure "slip" towards me... hehehe...

 

go trim the seat to flat & add cushion to mk the seat cushy, then change to aftermarket platform pedals for the luxury?

Edited May 22, 2009 by Kev's

[econbizer]

Yeah agree that the steed pillion seat is a little bit more cramped compared to phantom.

 

Best to do what KeV suggested.. add eagle footrest, or if u got more cash, order online. For the eagle footrest, you have to mod it bcos the pedal is not a good fit for steed. It will slant downwards. Mod by drilling & adding a screw to solve the slant.

[jiansheng]

Thanks to all bros!! I might change the seats or mod the foot rest.. thanks!

 

Now I am facing problem of petrol leaking. sad....

[MUSHA]

Thanks to all bros!! I might change the seats or mod the foot rest.. thanks!

 

Now I am facing problem of petrol leaking. sad....

 

Get it fixed asap. Petrol very ex again now...

[jiansheng]

YA! Petrol up 5 cents again. Anyway ROSLI says its tank leaking. I tot from engine. phew.

 

More question from me

 

- I had read the manual and it says 200psi for front wheel and 250psi for back wheel. Is this same for steed VLX?

 

- When i ride uneven surface sometime i got a "tong tong" sound, knocking of metal any1 face this before?

[Baal]

Speaking of pillion seat.

 

Is the pillion seat & position for Steed VLX comfortable ?

 

My pillion is about 156 cm tall.

 

Thanks.

[econbizer]

YA! Petrol up 5 cents again. Anyway ROSLI says its tank leaking. I tot from engine. phew.

 

More question from me

 

- I had read the manual and it says 200psi for front wheel and 250psi for back wheel. Is this same for steed VLX?

 

- When i ride uneven surface sometime i got a "tong tong" sound, knocking of metal any1 face this before?

 

Personally, I follow the recommended PSI on the tyre. 205 front/ 250 rear. Look along your tyre wall. Rosli thou suggested 290 for rear. I guess it's all preference.

 

When I travel too fast over humps, I do hear metal crunching sounds from the back. It's probably the suspension being over-depressed. Just ride slower over uneven ground.

[jiansheng]

My pillion is 155 plus, i guess it abit small compared to phantom. I also find it abit small for her. Oh ya. my seat is alter b4 too, that might be the cause too.