Thursday, February 28, 2008

Doing up some general stuff. Part 1/2 (24 Feb 2008)

Maxima 15W50 x 3bot $19ea
Oil filter x 1 $10ea
Speed Bleeders for busa x 5 nipples USD$7ea
Brake fluid Dot 4 x 3 set $8+ea (Esso/Mobil)
Hose X 1
Seats cover (rider&Pillion) $55 (aunty shop)

Mileage : 109,230 km

There were some stuff to be done on my bike and had been pending since I was having lesson like 4 days a week. Its quite tiring, and would like to spend my weekends with my wife lazing and relaxing instead of doing anything else.

Exams were finally over and while waiting for next term to begin. Shall doing up some stuff.

Since the Speed bleeders had arrived, Charlie, Andrew and I had decided to install it next weekend, but Andrew was asking me if i want to go over his place to do some stuff first for this weekend since I had alot on my list and he is super free coz his GF is not in SG. Charlie? He doing something for Singapore this week.

Andrew, Alan, Carine, Jean and I met up super early to catch a show, Jumper, sponsored by RSAF. Before that we had Bread and half boiled eggs at Killiney coffee shop(Jln Basar). After the show, everyone accompanied me to "Aunty shop" opposite Lavender S-11 food court, to had my torn seat cover replaced.

I wasn't very keen in changing it there for 2 reason. 1st, the original Suzuki seat cover material is soft and "sticker". 2nd, I was going to Thailand this April and could have it done at much much cheaper price. But the torn was getting longer each time I place my butt there :(

In the early afternoon, I alone met Andrew at his void deckto service bmy bike. I did my speed bleeders first since other servicing require stuff that are not avaliable yet. Screwing out the nipplesheads were easy but not for the clutch nipple(need to remove left fairing). I had to remove both fairings as I will be removing the oil filter from the right side. Bleeding the rear brake system require access to the rear brake reservoir and eventually, the rear cowl was removed. At the end of the day, only the head cowl was left of the 3/4 naked busa.


Even if i didnt intend to replace the nipple with "Speed Bleeder"
I would had it replace with a new nipple as its corroding.
Behind this area is where the front sprocket and 1 end of the chain is,
This is one of the most dirtiest place and I will be sending it for washing soon.


2 for Rear brake caliper( the other one is out of sight)


1 of the Front Brake Caliper

In general, I removed both fairings and rear cowl to access for bleeding and changing oil filter, I replace and replenished my bike with fresh EO. I intended to remount my front brake reservoir so the hose to my Brembo Radial Pump wont be bend(unsuccessful). I replace a shorter hose for my front brake reservoir. And tune my idling. Topped my Scottoiler oil when i go home.


Successfully Shorten the length of the hose but not the position of the resvoir.

Its all thanks to Anderw that I got my stuff done. He had the right tools, he had the right place to do the bike and he is the right guy for the jobs. Too bad he is not a girl haha.

Friday, February 15, 2008

Getting Speed bleeders

After pondering over the speed bleeders, decided to get it since will be doing my own bleeding on Dot4 areas.

As stated, it should be much easier to bleed the brake system without the brake fluid flowing back into the "nipple".

Went to ask a few guys on getting a small "MO" Got 3 sets of hayabusa's Brake and clutch nipples.


Package arrived on 11 Feb 08.


3 Sets. 4 nipple for brake, 1 nipple for clutch.

Thursday, February 14, 2008

Tow-bike for towing vehicles?

My friend had email me some pic on tow bike for towing vehicles. God look at that!!





Saturday, February 9, 2008

Lunar New Year 2008

Had washed my bike on Lunar New year eve since I will be riding around visiting frends & relative. Did a quick wash so I could have reunion dinner with my in laws.

I guess i wont be doing much on my bike after going thru my finance for the near future.

2008 is quite a busy and expensive year for me. I'll be planning stuff like photo shooting for my wedding, organising my customary wedding and dinner, organising and looking over on Jean & my new apartment's renovation. Finishing up my final year of part time studies. All these require $$$ and time.

So thats it, no serious stuff for my busa. My only wish for this year is some more touring trips hopefully further up north than Penang.

Saturday, February 2, 2008

Stainless Steel Caliper nipple with check valve

DIY bleeding the brake/clutch system has became common among bike owners who really take care of their bikes.

Unlike bike shops with better equipment, bleeding the entire brake system from the calipers without those equipment is a very tedious job. At the end of the day, the owner's hands will be shivering due to too much pumping of the brake lever.

I came across this item from a friend. Its a stainless steel caliper nipple with a check valve built in it. When depressing the lever, the brake fluid will be force out of the nipple and will not return due to the check valve. I say its a pretty good investment and its not very costly too.