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.

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.

Tow-bike for towing vehicles?

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

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.

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.

Raymond brings us to Benut, M'ysia 26 Jan 2008

The last time Freddy wanted to bring us to Benut, but it was too late after everyone arrived at GP Petronas, instead we went to Kulai's nasi lemak. I was kinda sad because I heard so much about it but didnt had a chance to travel/eat there.

This time I asked Raymond if he could bring us to Benut and he agreed. Many people couldn't make it, so there wasn't such a big crowd this time. However, i was excited because it was my first time to Benut.

Benut is 85km away from GP Petronas, 70km of highway and 15+ of village road. Road condition at Benut wasn't so bad. Just that it was 1 lane 1 direction on each side. Travelling along the village road for the last 15km was a challenge, overtaking slower vehicles and avoiding sudden vehicle turning out from the side roads or from their house.

After the adventure, we parked our bikes infront of the restaurant "MEI WEI". We chose to sit outside the restaurant so we could look over our bikes.

we've ordered 5-6 dishes, the were some simple dishes like Kang kong veg, Swee sour "Kong Ba", Mimic Prawns, Fried Oyster Omelette , Deep fried pumpkin and last but no least, Shark's fin. Overall, everyone paid approx RM$20, not too ex for a meal that includes shark's fin huh! I would't say the food was special, it was a different feel with a further travelling distant unlike the usual Kulai "You Meng" and Perlin "Queens.


Parking infont of "Mei Wei" Restaurant


The travellers



Some thing different from the usual.


Yes, the food was not so special, but we really enjoy it!

Cheers...

Fixing my Brembo Pump and meeting the red busa.

Fitting up the brembo radial master cylinder was a pain in the ass. Firstly, I'm working n studying so time is a problem for me to DIY it up. Secondly, my bike shop has been getting real popular till my mechanic, Mr C didn't have time to fix up my Brembo. I waited at his bike shop for an hour + from the appointed time and had to leave my bike there for him to do it up.

My base has an event at AFS and there i met Denson the red busa, in fact i met him many times at AFS. Chatted with Denson for a while to see how things are coming up with his tourings, seems like he always got plans up north all the time.... Envy!!

Once my base event ended, I went to pick up my bike with my Brembo radial master cylinder fixed up, but it was messy, the tube was bent and my mechanic didnt cut it to accommodate the distant of the brake fluid reservoir from the cylinder. No only that, my brake lines were kept in a way it was rubbing my front fender/mudguard. Not very satisfy after paying $40. But was satisfy with the performance of my new brake cylinder.


There, all done up.


Brembo Reservoir has its drain hole at the bottom, not very practical for busa.


This is the part where the tube was bent, it will definitely restrict the flow of the fluid.
Bracket may need to replace too.

For now, will let it run and hopfully everything will be in place when I do my second bleeding in a weeks time to let out all the air bubbles.

My Brembo Product, from USA.

Brembo 19x20 forged radial folding master cylinder. USD$300 X 1.469 = SG$440

After trying the Brembo on some busa. Decided it was time to get 1 since the stock pump lever is starting to feel sucky.....

Been looking around for good offers but looks like the price in our local market just wont go below $500 for the full set. Decided to go Ebay to look for it and found myself a real good deal. Purchased it immediately.

As usual, the ebay sellers in USA had the product shipped via express mail. Within 5 working days and it should arrive at our doorstep.

Was working today when Jean sudddenly called, she said guess what, a postman had deliver a package and its for you. When I went home that night after night class, immediately open up the package, it was a Brembo alright.


The Package


Complete set:
Pump 19X20
Flip-up Lever
Brackets
Brembo Reservoir
Tube
Banjo Bolt for 2 brake lines with pressure brake light switch


If i didnt interpret wrongly, the data in the circle is the manufacture date,
July 2006.

Now its a matter of time before i fix it up.

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

Monthly Flight for the Falcons!!

After joining the Hayabusa's forum in the SBF for close to a yr, we finally manage to come out with a monthly ride to further places(minimum 100+km), its more like brining the bike for a good exercise, clear carbon, keeps those mechanical muscles in shape.

Here's what the post state :

FALCON RIDERS Announcement

I am thinking of doing a BIG MAN TOY RUN once a month to nearby Machap or Yong Peng for our Falcon blow out.
The purpose is not just only blowing off carbon but also to keep the Singapore Falcon Spirits scheme alive, those experience ones can guide the new comers on their machine neccessary works and to familiarize the Falcon and ride it with confident.
After the raining season is over and I am little more easy to manage my time now, I will do a kick off and somebody will help to take over this event if I am unable to attend. Will either do it on the first or last week of the Friday 11pm.

Complusary needs:

- Proper riding gears
- Clear visor (night run)
- Prior check 1day to 2days before the RUN
- Valid passport (please check)
- Tow truck on standby (Malaysia)
- Appointed road captain with First Aids (take turn)
- Appointed last man with Tyre Repair kits (take turn)

* Guys please let me know your views and level of interest.
I have serveral plans, provide me your opinions and I will work on it accorrdingly. Ride Safe.

Will be looking forward to the program.....