Sprayed the suspension covers and cowling red. Looks like this:
Before and After pic:
Next step, to spray the rear hugger / mud guard. A project for next weekend.
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Spray Painting
Just came back from Go Karting at Sepang. Exhausted.
Sprayed the suspension covers and cowling red. Looks like this:
Before and After pic:
Next step, to spray the rear hugger / mud guard. A project for next weekend.
Sprayed the suspension covers and cowling red. Looks like this:
Before and After pic:
Next step, to spray the rear hugger / mud guard. A project for next weekend.
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Bike Tyres
Unlike cars, bikes only have 2 tyres. If one goes, the bike will also go down.
When do we need to change the bike tyres? Some tips I've heard, which are quite obvious:
1. Check the tyre threads. The thread is used to channel water when riding in wet conditions, ie. good traction. Check the tyre indicators. There is a triangle (arrow) which indicates the "wear mark". Inside the thread, there is a wear mark. Once the surface of the tyre reaches the same surface as the wear mark, its time to change it.
2. Check for cracks on the surface of the tyre. The tyres are too dry and can explode if there is a severe impact (eg. potholes).
3. Cupping is uneven wear of the tyre on the same area, caused by insufficient inflation of tyres. Ensure the tyres are properly inflated!
When do we need to change the bike tyres? Some tips I've heard, which are quite obvious:
1. Check the tyre threads. The thread is used to channel water when riding in wet conditions, ie. good traction. Check the tyre indicators. There is a triangle (arrow) which indicates the "wear mark". Inside the thread, there is a wear mark. Once the surface of the tyre reaches the same surface as the wear mark, its time to change it.
2. Check for cracks on the surface of the tyre. The tyres are too dry and can explode if there is a severe impact (eg. potholes).
3. Cupping is uneven wear of the tyre on the same area, caused by insufficient inflation of tyres. Ensure the tyres are properly inflated!
Friday, September 2, 2011
Carelessness...
Today was the epitome of carelessness. I went to D'sara Perdana to help some friends move their stuff. Parked the bike at the loading bay beside the lorry and LEFT THE KEYS IN THE BIKE in the ON position. Went up to the apartment and brought stuff down. This went on for a few rounds, until someone checking out the bike asked "Whose bike is this?"
I came out and said with a proud smile... "Its mine!"
"You left your keys in the bike..."
*noob-face*
By then, the battery was dead, as the headlights were ON for almost an hour. I had to push start the bike with help from some other friends. Was so traumatized that during the push start, I didn't even turn the bike ON. Anyway, lesson learnt the hard way today. Thank God the bike wasn't stolen... if not I would need to get a (bigger) replacement XD
I came out and said with a proud smile... "Its mine!"
"You left your keys in the bike..."
*noob-face*
By then, the battery was dead, as the headlights were ON for almost an hour. I had to push start the bike with help from some other friends. Was so traumatized that during the push start, I didn't even turn the bike ON. Anyway, lesson learnt the hard way today. Thank God the bike wasn't stolen... if not I would need to get a (bigger) replacement XD
Brake & Clutch Lever
So today I rode to Shah Alam only to find TT Jaya closed. It didn't cross my mind to call (as I did yesterday, and there was no answer). It was quite a tiring ride, with my right shoulder blade aching on the way back. My right wrist also felt quite stiff, it could be due to the gloves that I'm wearing for the first time. Still need to get used to the FZ150 riding position and equipment. Oh, the leather jacket in today's weather is HOT!
This is the broken lever:
Went to the few bike shops in Old Klang Road in search of the brake and clutch lever. All the shops did not have the Racing Boy levers, so I got the Shark levers, which feels heavier and looks solid compared to the Racing Boy ones. Its also more expensive at RM135 per set. The Racing Boys were only RM85. Each lever has 6 settings to adjust the distance of the lever from the handle. I also love the red bits on the against the chrome color :))
Purposely got a shorter clutch lever and adjusted it to the shortest possible distance from the handle. Much easier to grab and release the clutch now :)
Also got the third screw for my suspension cover and the small circular Yamaha sticker (RM2 each). Sadly, the Racing Boy rim stickers are coming out. Will just live without it.
On another note, was careless and burnt my right calf on another bikes exhaust. Singed a bigger spot this time. Bravo, Jason...
:(
This is the broken lever:
Went to the few bike shops in Old Klang Road in search of the brake and clutch lever. All the shops did not have the Racing Boy levers, so I got the Shark levers, which feels heavier and looks solid compared to the Racing Boy ones. Its also more expensive at RM135 per set. The Racing Boys were only RM85. Each lever has 6 settings to adjust the distance of the lever from the handle. I also love the red bits on the against the chrome color :))
Purposely got a shorter clutch lever and adjusted it to the shortest possible distance from the handle. Much easier to grab and release the clutch now :)
Also got the third screw for my suspension cover and the small circular Yamaha sticker (RM2 each). Sadly, the Racing Boy rim stickers are coming out. Will just live without it.
On another note, was careless and burnt my right calf on another bikes exhaust. Singed a bigger spot this time. Bravo, Jason...
:(
Jacket and Accessories
I'm ecstatic now. A friend just gave me a leather jacket and matching sling bag. Thank you Mr. Au Kar Wai, you have made my day! Poser pics follow...
The jacket is a perfectly snug dark-brown leather jacket. On its reversible side, a linen-blended lighter-brown with menacing double horizontal stripes:
The leather jacket above is much lighter than my current padded jacket bought from Pertama Complex. This black jacket has cool reflectors, is waterproof and has some thin padding at the important joints:
Last but equally important are the reasonably priced (not-so-original) Alpine Stars gloves:
:)
The jacket is a perfectly snug dark-brown leather jacket. On its reversible side, a linen-blended lighter-brown with menacing double horizontal stripes:
The leather jacket above is much lighter than my current padded jacket bought from Pertama Complex. This black jacket has cool reflectors, is waterproof and has some thin padding at the important joints:
Last but equally important are the reasonably priced (not-so-original) Alpine Stars gloves:
:)
Thursday, September 1, 2011
First Service Today
1. FZ250i had its first service today at PJ Wong Motor, the place I bought the bike. Using Shell Semi 10-40, NGK plugs, oil filter, chain tightening cost RM80. Also bought Racing Boy rim stickers as the previous Yamaha one from TT Jaya started peeling off...
2. This is the Yamaha Racing rim stickers bought and stuck by TT Jaya guys:
Seriously fail. After only 5 days, stickers were peeling off and looks terrible. This time, I stuck the rim stickers myself. After thorough cleaning and wiping, spent an hour sticking it on. I must say it looks great!
3. During the service, the guy pointed out that my brake lever is damaged. SIMON KANG!
This is the left undamaged lever:
Oh well, looks like I need to get a non-plastic after market set. The Racing Boy set (RM110) looked pretty good, but it doesn't come in red.
Ride It, comes in red, but its RM180 at Taj Motoshop.
Choices choices. I'll probably ride to TT Jaya tomorrow to check out other options.
2. This is the Yamaha Racing rim stickers bought and stuck by TT Jaya guys:
Seriously fail. After only 5 days, stickers were peeling off and looks terrible. This time, I stuck the rim stickers myself. After thorough cleaning and wiping, spent an hour sticking it on. I must say it looks great!
3. During the service, the guy pointed out that my brake lever is damaged. SIMON KANG!
This is the left undamaged lever:
Oh well, looks like I need to get a non-plastic after market set. The Racing Boy set (RM110) looked pretty good, but it doesn't come in red.
Ride It, comes in red, but its RM180 at Taj Motoshop.
Choices choices. I'll probably ride to TT Jaya tomorrow to check out other options.
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