All about Steed

[jiansheng]

hmm first motor brackets alone will be in e range of 400. where r u getting ur hardbags from? if u haf budget i'll highly recommend tsukayu. brackets included n free shipping to sg.. cost me 659USD for e largest fibreglass hardbags w leather wrapping..

 

Yea, saw tat i also post the link in the saddlebag poll thread. Too exp for me. I trying to get cheapo one from taobao but no bracket for them.

 

Woah, the bracket so expensive?!?! I ship in easy bracket also cheaper LOL!! I guess i go find a metal sheet drill some hole to make the bracket liao LOL!!!! I poor chap...

[jiansheng]

i have this problem too...

i believe the sound comes from the tank hitting/bouncing of the frame when bike is ridden hard over pot holes or manholes etc..

this created atong tong sound...between the tank and frame at the front end should have a rubber suppressor/insulation..this piece may be missing/ worn out ..hence the sound.

 

So update on the "tong tong" sound, changed the "fuel ****" (ah chong name as such), becoz fuel leaking like crazy. the tong tong sound gone even when full tank. Update ppl if any related problem.

[madman]

wwot... new owner of VLX600 here...

[kittosoft]

Yea, saw tat i also post the link in the saddlebag poll thread. Too exp for me. I trying to get cheapo one from taobao but no bracket for them.

 

Woah, the bracket so expensive?!?! I ship in easy bracket also cheaper LOL!! I guess i go find a metal sheet drill some hole to make the bracket liao LOL!!!! I poor chap...

 

if u can give me the tech drawing i can help

[jiansheng]

if u can give me the tech drawing i can help

 

arhm.. ok.. SURE! thx!!!

[astroboy88]

Hi..Any Steed rider out there want to scrap the thier bike?? can sell me your Front & Back SPORT RIM?? If u have good in condition...plse PM me...Thks alot!!!

[maniahk]

Yea, saw tat i also post the link in the saddlebag poll thread. Too exp for me. I trying to get cheapo one from taobao but no bracket for them.

 

Woah, the bracket so expensive?!?! I ship in easy bracket also cheaper LOL!! I guess i go find a metal sheet drill some hole to make the bracket liao LOL!!!! I poor chap...

 

hmm.. to the best of my knowledge hor.. easy bracket is not a full bracket leh.. its juz a mounting system that allows u to attach and detach matching brackets..

[jiansheng]

hmm.. to the best of my knowledge hor.. easy bracket is not a full bracket leh.. its juz a mounting system that allows u to attach and detach matching brackets..

 

it can also used to mount your box sample video....

 

Edited June 24, 2009 by jiansheng

[Baal]

haha, I am waiting to collect my 95 Steed VLX.

[jiansheng]

Went to K&T today and clifford adjusted the fuel air mixture.. He noticed that the idling not constant (exhaust sound no rhythm) so that could be the cause... Checked plugs and air filter no problem. Now testing bike and idling seems to follow a constant rhythm. Only when hit reserve then will know... Your engine dies every morning when you first start? Must hold throttle to prevent stalling till the engine warms up? Mine has that problem. hopefully tomorrow morning problem solved on starting...

 

I had the habit of opening my throttle abit when i start my bike.

 

My steed just had its carb washed at planet ($60), FC still like 18km/ltr... sadded...

 

Engine oil, plugs just changed like 2 months ago.

 

Mine has this problem, when u rev and release, it would not return to idling speed immediately after you release. it will take 1 - 2sec to slowly go back to idling speed. Throttle not stuck. throttle cable just change too.

(dunnoe if you guys know what i am toking abt).

[madman]

I had the habit of opening my throttle abit when i start my bike.

 

My steed just had its carb washed at planet ($60), FC still like 18km/ltr... sadded...

 

Engine oil, plugs just changed like 2 months ago.

 

Mine has this problem, when u rev and release, it would not return to idling speed immediately after you release. it will take 1 - 2sec to slowly go back to idling speed. Throttle not stuck. throttle cable just change too.

(dunnoe if you guys know what i am toking abt).

 

why not u go rosli there get it checked? although i always patronise planet, but that is for my phantom only. now i go rosli as he has more knowledge in regards to steed, imho...

[Kevs]

wwot... new owner of VLX600 here...

 

a rare beauty u got there.

[jiansheng]

why not u go rosli there get it checked? although i always patronise planet, but that is for my phantom only. now i go rosli as he has more knowledge in regards to steed, imho...

 

I sent for spray job over at his side, imo not very well done. Abit scare to go back there.

 

Maybe will revisit him one day when i haf the budget. thx!

Edited June 25, 2009 by jiansheng

[Terrible One]

I had the habit of opening my throttle abit when i start my bike.

 

My steed just had its carb washed at planet ($60), FC still like 18km/ltr... sadded...

 

Engine oil, plugs just changed like 2 months ago.

 

Mine has this problem, when u rev and release, it would not return to idling speed immediately after you release. it will take 1 - 2sec to slowly go back to idling speed. Throttle not stuck. throttle cable just change too.

(dunnoe if you guys know what i am toking abt).

 

The next time u service ur carb check the jets. My friend's vse ex owner change to bigger jets,fc like sh1t also and got the same throttle response as u. Rev den rpm drop v slowly

[Sprint74]

The next time u service ur carb check the jets. My friend's vse ex owner change to bigger jets,fc like sh1t also and got the same throttle response as u. Rev den rpm drop v slowly

 

 

Who tuned your carbs? Maybe can request for a little bit rich/ lean to improve FC and better throttle down... Tuning is Very important e.g, my (former S4) before tuning only could go 270km before reserve but after tuning, gained about another 20+km more...And also what petrol you using? I use Esso 98 and can only get 192km before reserve, a bit better than before tuning the air mixture (only achieved 170km). Will try with Shell, Caltex, etc... on other fill ups.. What's the best brand/ octane for your Steeds?

 

Terrible One: You might wana ask your fren to change back to the orig jetting since he also got it from the ex-owner. No point having bigger jets when the exhaust is stock. (I also test rode the bike before your friend bought it, felt that power was the same as my current stock steed ) Unless your fren is still using the Supertrapps you installed for him!

[Terrible One]

 

Terrible One: You might wana ask your fren to change back to the orig jetting since he also got it from the ex-owner. No point having bigger jets when the exhaust is stock. (I also test rode the bike before your friend bought it, felt that power was the same as my current stock steed ) Unless your fren is still using the Supertrapps you installed for him!

 

Yeah,he is still using the Supertraps.. I'm the sub rider for his bike,but dare not ride.. Cos $500 can do alot for my bike mods.. Haha

 

Are you getting the lowering kit? Anyone else interested? We can work something out you know.. Haha

[madman]

i am targeting a lowering kit, where u ordering from?

[Sprint74]

ordered already from ebay...Wait for Terrible one so long lah..About sgd$130. Oso bought new rear suspension for $350..Mine a bit bouncy lah, maybe cos of my 'feather' weight butt...heeee

[Sprint74]

Yeah,he is still using the Supertraps.. I'm the sub rider for his bike,but dare not ride.. Cos $500 can do alot for my bike mods.. Haha

 

Maybe change back to orig jetting but tune it more rich (more fuel) and air.. Don't think FC will be worse than now...

[madman]

ordered already from ebay...Wait for Terrible one so long lah..About sgd$130. Oso bought new rear suspension for $350..Mine a bit bouncy lah, maybe cos of my 'feather' weight butt...heeee

 

ok, i saw one online VLX HARDTAIL LOWERING KIT price $50usd.

 

shd be cost about same price as urs when covert to sgd bah...

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ok, i saw one online VLX HARDTAIL LOWERING KIT price $50usd.

 

shd be cost about same price as urs when covert to sgd bah...

 

 

yo bro..if its jus hard tailing the bike.. a 1 inch solid steel square bar stock and drill 2 holes will do... hahah.. go to metal shops and check out the price first before buying anything from overseas... i tell u where to get or if got cheaper alternatives then u use the savings to treat me kopi... wahhahaha

[madman]

yo bro..if its jus hard tailing the bike.. a 1 inch solid steel square bar stock and drill 2 holes will do... hahah.. go to metal shops and check out the price first before buying anything from overseas... i tell u where to get or if got cheaper alternatives then u use the savings to treat me kopi... wahhahaha

 

does it install the same way? cos scootworks didnt show any pics on how it looks like, only descriptions.

 

u going down later? i need to send my kids to be nannied b4 i can go out sia...

 

An exact replacement for your OEM rear suspension components with NO modifications

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does it install the same way? cos scootworks didnt show any pics on how it looks like, only descriptions.

 

u going down later? i need to send my kids to be nannied b4 i can go out sia...

 

 

 

not going down later.. today working lei.. the hardtail is basically replacing your rear shock with a solid steel bar.. means u got no suspension at the rear at all.. hence the name "hardtail". with this u can lower the bike as much as u want without fear of the wheel touching the fender when going across humps... but the trade off is.. your ass is gonna hurt.. and u have a real bumpy ride.. which is why hardtail and springer seats usually go hand in hand..

 

as for the installation, its jus removing the original suspension and replace with the metal bar.. how much u lower is dependent on the distance between the bolt holes u drill on the metal bar.

[madman]

ic, they hav another adjustable type, but the device looks real simple, probably able to diy?

 

http://media.50below.com/customcatalogs/7e4ec69a-af85-4ba8-8e8c-f10e7627f9de/-799/products/detail/f82bcabf-40b0-4136-ae91-3aa37a989813.jpg

[X-ilED]

ic, they hav another adjustable type, but the device looks real simple, probably able to diy?

 

http://media.50below.com/customcatalogs/7e4ec69a-af85-4ba8-8e8c-f10e7627f9de/-799/products/detail/f82bcabf-40b0-4136-ae91-3aa37a989813.jpg

 

 

yah should be able to machine out one piece... but this seems like its to be mounted at the suspension? i can really see much from the pics..