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5th OCT 08 Tampines
Showing posts with label Related to my Falcon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Related to my Falcon. Show all posts
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Busa, part of my wedding
Riding busa for 3yrs ++, Jean and I just love the bike so much. We always wanted busa to be part of our lives and now we had 3 of them for our wedding...... Enjoy the videos.....
5th OCT 08 Tampines
5th OCT 08 Tampines
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Friday, May 23, 2008
Badly worn gloves.
Since the last time I posted on these glove Jean had bought for me. LINK
It slowly worn further thru the months, and now, its in no condition to protect my hands any more. I really love the glove, been wearing it all the time whenever I rode my bike, even if its just for short trips, I'll have them on. Coz my wife bought them just so that it could protect me.
The last time I posted these pics were in Aug last year, they were already worn then.
Since the last time I washed them, it became so brittle that I dare not wash anymore fearing the material will give way anytime. But this afternoon, they just wont hold anymore they expose themselves, stretched and let themselves loose.......
Sadly! A "Burst"
& a torn velco that had been sew back many times...
Tiny holes here and there.
Now, I would have to put on those full gloves while I look for another set of short glove.
It slowly worn further thru the months, and now, its in no condition to protect my hands any more. I really love the glove, been wearing it all the time whenever I rode my bike, even if its just for short trips, I'll have them on. Coz my wife bought them just so that it could protect me.
The last time I posted these pics were in Aug last year, they were already worn then.
Since the last time I washed them, it became so brittle that I dare not wash anymore fearing the material will give way anytime. But this afternoon, they just wont hold anymore they expose themselves, stretched and let themselves loose.......
Sadly! A "Burst"
& a torn velco that had been sew back many times...
Tiny holes here and there.
Now, I would have to put on those full gloves while I look for another set of short glove.
Friday, May 9, 2008
Gsx1000R K5 Fan arrived on 08 May 2008
I managed to get hold of another good deal from ebay thanks to Andrew. The seller agreed to my offer and I paid USD$15 for the fan. Within a week, the fan I bought from eBay had arrived. Now I need to find some time to get relay, fuse and maybe a switch before I get it fixed up.
Back
Front
Back
Front
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Fixing the broken and Replacing the Old
Scottoiler Vacuum tube $4
Scottoiler Tube $25 ($18)
Brand new front clear signals lenses $60
Used rear clear signal lenses $10
Electric horn from before $17
Rear Cushion Lever (Dog Bone) $35 Seng kwang
Workmanship Motor Factor $30
Just last week. I notice a few time that my chain were getting dry. After checking a bit, I found the scotoiler tube torn and was leaking from the tear. It was in the right time coz I was thinking of shifting my scottoiler from under the tank to the rear. It was too hot and the oil were leaking too fast.
Just $4. Got a new set of vacuum tube so I can shift the scottoiler.
Scottoiler Tube, didn't know this could be 6 times the price of the vacuum tube.
Replacing the older model lenses
I didn't have any electrical wires at home and decided to get the horns fitted at the bike shop since I was going to do other stuff. I requested the Simon the mechanic to get the horns fitted at the sides in the "head" cowl. He seems to have some problem getting things done and took a long time to complete this job while more and more bikes came in.
Upgrading the horn system.
Its mounted just above the air intake duct, sharing meters' bracket.
While getting orange bulbs for my clear lenses. I was hunting high and low from all the bike shop for the yellow bulbs. Every bike shop had problem understanding what I was asking and what I said didnt seems to match the item I was holding.
I only realise when I called Maverick for advise. He told me my signals were not using original socket.Then, I remember when I first got my busa, the signals were different from others, it was always on until I disabled it......... now I got some plans for the signals.....
Mr Simon was alone today, Alex was in M'ysia. He had a hard time coz he had to servicing 4-6 bikes. I didnt want him to rush my stuff so I decided to let him do the rest of the stuff another time. I want to reroute some wires after noticing my front signal sockets were a different from the normal ones, so I told Simon that I will do the "Dog Bone" next time and he can use the time to reroute wires for me, but he request to do it everything other thing the next time. Ok loh........
Stock Dog bone
Custom made Dog Bone almost 1 inch shorter.
These will be fitted next time.
Throttle body butterfly valves.
Got them cleaned at the openings.
Full of carbons...
I've also notice during the servicing, many people I know came. There were Raymond & Kris, Weiz, Freddy, Maverick and Joey. Raymond were suppose to meet me here to do servicing with me. The rest kaypo maybe? hehehhe.
After fitting the horn, I waited for Raymond 's bike, he want his dog bone fit. I took the time to remove my airbox so I could change the vacuum tube. After that we all left and I went home to continue doing stuff on my bike.
While riding home, I've notice a wire dangling beside the right fork. It was the horn's wire. I came home not very satisfy with it. Decided to get it fixed and get the scottoiler fit.
New Signal Lenses, K3 or K7?
Another pic of the horn and relay fitted in the cowling.
Did some tracing and rerouting of wires and solve then horn's dangling wire problem.
Simon gave me a bundle of wires so I could reroute myself.
Finally, the last and most dirty part, refitting back the scottoiler. I could roughly guess what happen the last time when the cable was torn. Some rock must have hit it, or chaffing took place along with the bike's vibration. So what I did was to add a protection layer.
Protection layer for the scottoiler tube.
This is where I shifted the scottoiler to. Not under the tank where temperature was extremely hot and not under the seat where precious space will be wasted. In the rear cowl!!
Actually, since the first time I fit scotty, I had always been eyeing this place for scotty, also dunno why that time didnt put scotty there.
There might be some problem topping up the oil, but there will be months later.........
Scottoiler Tube $25 ($18)
Brand new front clear signals lenses $60
Used rear clear signal lenses $10
Electric horn from before $17
Rear Cushion Lever (Dog Bone) $35 Seng kwang
Workmanship Motor Factor $30
Just last week. I notice a few time that my chain were getting dry. After checking a bit, I found the scotoiler tube torn and was leaking from the tear. It was in the right time coz I was thinking of shifting my scottoiler from under the tank to the rear. It was too hot and the oil were leaking too fast.
Just $4. Got a new set of vacuum tube so I can shift the scottoiler.
Scottoiler Tube, didn't know this could be 6 times the price of the vacuum tube.
Replacing the older model lenses
I didn't have any electrical wires at home and decided to get the horns fitted at the bike shop since I was going to do other stuff. I requested the Simon the mechanic to get the horns fitted at the sides in the "head" cowl. He seems to have some problem getting things done and took a long time to complete this job while more and more bikes came in.
Upgrading the horn system.
Its mounted just above the air intake duct, sharing meters' bracket.
While getting orange bulbs for my clear lenses. I was hunting high and low from all the bike shop for the yellow bulbs. Every bike shop had problem understanding what I was asking and what I said didnt seems to match the item I was holding.
I only realise when I called Maverick for advise. He told me my signals were not using original socket.Then, I remember when I first got my busa, the signals were different from others, it was always on until I disabled it......... now I got some plans for the signals.....
Mr Simon was alone today, Alex was in M'ysia. He had a hard time coz he had to servicing 4-6 bikes. I didnt want him to rush my stuff so I decided to let him do the rest of the stuff another time. I want to reroute some wires after noticing my front signal sockets were a different from the normal ones, so I told Simon that I will do the "Dog Bone" next time and he can use the time to reroute wires for me, but he request to do it everything other thing the next time. Ok loh........
Stock Dog bone
Custom made Dog Bone almost 1 inch shorter.
These will be fitted next time.
Throttle body butterfly valves.
Got them cleaned at the openings.
Full of carbons...
I've also notice during the servicing, many people I know came. There were Raymond & Kris, Weiz, Freddy, Maverick and Joey. Raymond were suppose to meet me here to do servicing with me. The rest kaypo maybe? hehehhe.
After fitting the horn, I waited for Raymond 's bike, he want his dog bone fit. I took the time to remove my airbox so I could change the vacuum tube. After that we all left and I went home to continue doing stuff on my bike.
While riding home, I've notice a wire dangling beside the right fork. It was the horn's wire. I came home not very satisfy with it. Decided to get it fixed and get the scottoiler fit.
New Signal Lenses, K3 or K7?
Another pic of the horn and relay fitted in the cowling.
Did some tracing and rerouting of wires and solve then horn's dangling wire problem.
Simon gave me a bundle of wires so I could reroute myself.
Finally, the last and most dirty part, refitting back the scottoiler. I could roughly guess what happen the last time when the cable was torn. Some rock must have hit it, or chaffing took place along with the bike's vibration. So what I did was to add a protection layer.
Protection layer for the scottoiler tube.
This is where I shifted the scottoiler to. Not under the tank where temperature was extremely hot and not under the seat where precious space will be wasted. In the rear cowl!!
Actually, since the first time I fit scotty, I had always been eyeing this place for scotty, also dunno why that time didnt put scotty there.
There might be some problem topping up the oil, but there will be months later.........
Monday, April 21, 2008
Getting some stuff over the weekend
Meet quite a number of people over the weekend to gather some stuff for my bike.
Meet Raymond & Kris, Maverick, Mark, Alan & Carine, Mark & Vanessa, NewOldGuy, Solowing, Freddy, Avril, Damian & Sarah, Johnny, Rachael and Kenny the Mechanic.
Bike's EO was going to due for another change, got my self new oils before I really need them. Been hearing good and bad review on this "Royal Purple". Decide to try them out for next change to see for myself.
$17.50 each.
These intake mesh were dislodge while removing head cowl for spraying, forgot to glue them back and they kept coming off, after so long, removed, resprayed them and await to be fitted.
Scottoiler Vacuum hose, going to replace them.
Electrical horns, these were a must get for touring.
Stock horns sounds sissy at high speed.
Got myself some clear rear indicator/signal lense.
Awaiting for front's to arrive.
Rear set adapter/Kick plates. Move stock rearsets approx. 1.65" back and 1.5" up.
Made with 6061 aluminum. $60 for a set. Limited
Maverick was asking if I want a set of these and told me to try his bike on the spot.
Try the new dimension and felt it gave me the angel I wanted where everytime I corner.
Bought on the spot.
Stock, without adapters
With adapters
Stock, without adapters
With adapters and extension gear rod.
Its been a long time since Jean followed me into Mysia for pump.
She really enjoy herself.
Meet Raymond & Kris, Maverick, Mark, Alan & Carine, Mark & Vanessa, NewOldGuy, Solowing, Freddy, Avril, Damian & Sarah, Johnny, Rachael and Kenny the Mechanic.
Bike's EO was going to due for another change, got my self new oils before I really need them. Been hearing good and bad review on this "Royal Purple". Decide to try them out for next change to see for myself.
$17.50 each.
These intake mesh were dislodge while removing head cowl for spraying, forgot to glue them back and they kept coming off, after so long, removed, resprayed them and await to be fitted.
Scottoiler Vacuum hose, going to replace them.
Electrical horns, these were a must get for touring.
Stock horns sounds sissy at high speed.
Got myself some clear rear indicator/signal lense.
Awaiting for front's to arrive.
Rear set adapter/Kick plates. Move stock rearsets approx. 1.65" back and 1.5" up.
Made with 6061 aluminum. $60 for a set. Limited
Maverick was asking if I want a set of these and told me to try his bike on the spot.
Try the new dimension and felt it gave me the angel I wanted where everytime I corner.
Bought on the spot.
Stock, without adapters
With adapters
Stock, without adapters
With adapters and extension gear rod.
Its been a long time since Jean followed me into Mysia for pump.
She really enjoy herself.
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Some stuff happen during the week.
Water Wetter x 1 $20 (HKL)
Brake reservoir hose and bleeding at Master pump $10 (Motor world)
Cleaning front sprocket area $20 (Planet Motor)
Some things happened during the week.
I was quite contented with my new hose and its length, was admiring it while riding everyday until 1 fine day when i remove my bike cover and saw the brake reservoir hose "sweating". Beads of liquid formed on the entire hose, I touched and smell and confirm it was brake fluid.
I know that brake fluid mostly are corrosive but i didnt think fuel hose wasn't suitable to contain it.
I rode to work taking care not to brake hard. During lunch time, I skipped lunch and went to nearest bike shop"MotorWorld" to have my black hose replaced with the correct type, doesn't matter that the hose is clear. I would have replace the hose myself if it wasn't for such an important function of the bike and had to be replaced ASAP.
Clear hose/tube
Later in the week, I was looking around for "Water Wetter" coolant coz I will be flushing my radiator on the coming weekend. I went to the nearest place (K&T) I could think of that has Water Wetter. Reached there and Clifford told me that its for his servicing and not for sale :O. Now i had to go all the way to Alexandra, HKL to get that Cherry Red Coolant :X.
The one and only place that i know of selling this. HKL
The last best thing was, Charlie and I were going over to Andrew's Place for the part 2 servicing, but at the last minute, Andrew gave us a timing that would take away out precious sleep. I assume he was going to use the noon time to accompany his GF( she was away for a week). We had to postponed it, still pending :)
Just yesterday, I send my bike for cleaning up the front sprocket area. That place was clogged with dust,gravel,pebbles,tar and any small things u can find on the road. They were mixed with my scottoiler oil and lump up black sticky and oily around that area. The mechanic took 1 hour to wash, brush, dig, rub, jet spray with petrol that whole area.
I didnt want to dirty myself and sent it to Planet motor to wash it. Well the it came out super clean and looked as if it was brand new, but sad to say almost immediately it was clean, its going be dirty again. Dirt and oil are going to mix and slowly lump up at that area once more :C
Brake reservoir hose and bleeding at Master pump $10 (Motor world)
Cleaning front sprocket area $20 (Planet Motor)
Some things happened during the week.
I was quite contented with my new hose and its length, was admiring it while riding everyday until 1 fine day when i remove my bike cover and saw the brake reservoir hose "sweating". Beads of liquid formed on the entire hose, I touched and smell and confirm it was brake fluid.
I know that brake fluid mostly are corrosive but i didnt think fuel hose wasn't suitable to contain it.
I rode to work taking care not to brake hard. During lunch time, I skipped lunch and went to nearest bike shop"MotorWorld" to have my black hose replaced with the correct type, doesn't matter that the hose is clear. I would have replace the hose myself if it wasn't for such an important function of the bike and had to be replaced ASAP.
Clear hose/tube
Later in the week, I was looking around for "Water Wetter" coolant coz I will be flushing my radiator on the coming weekend. I went to the nearest place (K&T) I could think of that has Water Wetter. Reached there and Clifford told me that its for his servicing and not for sale :O. Now i had to go all the way to Alexandra, HKL to get that Cherry Red Coolant :X.
The one and only place that i know of selling this. HKL
The last best thing was, Charlie and I were going over to Andrew's Place for the part 2 servicing, but at the last minute, Andrew gave us a timing that would take away out precious sleep. I assume he was going to use the noon time to accompany his GF( she was away for a week). We had to postponed it, still pending :)
Just yesterday, I send my bike for cleaning up the front sprocket area. That place was clogged with dust,gravel,pebbles,tar and any small things u can find on the road. They were mixed with my scottoiler oil and lump up black sticky and oily around that area. The mechanic took 1 hour to wash, brush, dig, rub, jet spray with petrol that whole area.
I didnt want to dirty myself and sent it to Planet motor to wash it. Well the it came out super clean and looked as if it was brand new, but sad to say almost immediately it was clean, its going be dirty again. Dirt and oil are going to mix and slowly lump up at that area once more :C
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.
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 $$$ and time.
So thats it, no serious stuff for my busa. My only wish for this year is some more touring trips hopefully further up north than Penang.
I guess i wont be doing much on my bike after going thru my finance for the near future.
2008 is quite a busy and expensive year for me. I'll be planning stuff like photo shooting for my wedding, organising my customary wedding and dinner, organising and looking over on Jean & my new apartment's renovation. Finishing up my final year of part time studies. All these require $$$ 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.
Sunday, January 20, 2008
M'ysia custom news!! GOOD NEWS on white card
When I arrived at the M'ysia custom for them to clear me today, they return my completed white card without chopping/tearing. I saw a notice and it said there isn't a need to submit the white card fron 19 jan 08 onwards.
Thats one of the best news i had from M'ysia custom!!
Hooray!!
EDITED: Check the news here
Thats one of the best news i had from M'ysia custom!!
Hooray!!
EDITED: Check the news here
Friday, January 11, 2008
Brake better with Brembo Master Cylinder
Brembo is popular for its reputation, its quality gives the braking sensitivity what riders need for their rides, be it street, touring or racing.
For busa with 2 front disc brakes, Brembo Master Cylinder for front brake with 19mm diameter piston/bore is more suitable. The 19mm bore comes with 3 set of lever ration/pivot distance : 16 , 18 & 20.
19x20 : Very sensitive, brake at slightest pull, street use.
19x18 : Sensitive, slightly more braking effort, street/racing
19x16 : Least sensitive, hard braking effort, pure racing.
EDITED: Apart from the "RCS". The 19 series design comes with 3 different quality of workmanship, newly machined billet, forge and cast. So what's with the cast? Long story so i got a quote from here.
The main differences are the area around the lever pivot on a Brembo is machined flat on bith sides and later cylinders have the dimensions stamped on the top flat, wheras the copies are rough cast. The finish of the copies is a slightly gloss painted type finish and Brembo's are dull anodized finish, the same goes for the pushrod/span adjuster etc, these are gloss black on the copies and satin/matt on Brembo's. the clips for the lever pivot pin is black on the copy and silver on Brembo There is no stamping or etching on the copy levers and are a rougher finish/ not as machined and brembo have the ratio # etched or stamped either on the ball of the lever or in the cut-out just near the span adjuster. The span adjuter on the copy is really stiff and doesn't 'click' nicely. The copies come with a reservoir and hose fitted, there is no branding on the reservoir, brembo's dont come with res and the brembo res has the 'B' logo on the lid. The bleed nipple on the copy is 8 or 10mm nut and Brembo's are 11mm.
EDITED : In general, forged and billet are genuine Brembo product, casted?? no one can confirm what are they.
For busa with capability of hiting more than 300km/hr, most people would suggest 19x20 for effective braking.
Billet
Forge
For busa with 2 front disc brakes, Brembo Master Cylinder for front brake with 19mm diameter piston/bore is more suitable. The 19mm bore comes with 3 set of lever ration/pivot distance : 16 , 18 & 20.
19x20 : Very sensitive, brake at slightest pull, street use.
19x18 : Sensitive, slightly more braking effort, street/racing
19x16 : Least sensitive, hard braking effort, pure racing.
EDITED: Apart from the "RCS". The 19 series design comes with 3 different quality of workmanship, newly machined billet, forge and cast. So what's with the cast? Long story so i got a quote from here.
The main differences are the area around the lever pivot on a Brembo is machined flat on bith sides and later cylinders have the dimensions stamped on the top flat, wheras the copies are rough cast. The finish of the copies is a slightly gloss painted type finish and Brembo's are dull anodized finish, the same goes for the pushrod/span adjuster etc, these are gloss black on the copies and satin/matt on Brembo's. the clips for the lever pivot pin is black on the copy and silver on Brembo There is no stamping or etching on the copy levers and are a rougher finish/ not as machined and brembo have the ratio # etched or stamped either on the ball of the lever or in the cut-out just near the span adjuster. The span adjuter on the copy is really stiff and doesn't 'click' nicely. The copies come with a reservoir and hose fitted, there is no branding on the reservoir, brembo's dont come with res and the brembo res has the 'B' logo on the lid. The bleed nipple on the copy is 8 or 10mm nut and Brembo's are 11mm.
EDITED : In general, forged and billet are genuine Brembo product, casted?? no one can confirm what are they.
For busa with capability of hiting more than 300km/hr, most people would suggest 19x20 for effective braking.
Billet
Forge
Thursday, November 8, 2007
Worn glove, New glove....
AlpineStars SP2 @ Regina $150 ($130)
Jean bought for me a pair of glove as a surprise almost 3 yrs ago or more... I've been using it all the time coz it felt so warm. Using too much has causes it to wear off alot.
Its time to get a new pair of glove. So what happen to the old one ? Will be still wearing it ... ;)
There is a hole on the bottom left and i had it patched with a cloth tape.
I cant bear to throw it away and had sew it many times whenever there were loose thread or small holes.
A pair of new touring gloves. Black, suits me best!
Jean bought for me a pair of glove as a surprise almost 3 yrs ago or more... I've been using it all the time coz it felt so warm. Using too much has causes it to wear off alot.
Its time to get a new pair of glove. So what happen to the old one ? Will be still wearing it ... ;)
There is a hole on the bottom left and i had it patched with a cloth tape.
I cant bear to throw it away and had sew it many times whenever there were loose thread or small holes.
A pair of new touring gloves. Black, suits me best!
Monday, November 5, 2007
For him for her ?
Nov, all civil servent minimum rank of 3SG and some other conditions will receive extra Bonus.
We've been to Genting 3 times, Melaka twice, KL once. The trips were very fun however, there is always 1 big problem......baggage space for her.... i mean our shoppings....
So, I've set aside some cash for this.....
We've been to Genting 3 times, Melaka twice, KL once. The trips were very fun however, there is always 1 big problem......baggage space for her.... i mean our shoppings....
So, I've set aside some cash for this.....
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