Sunday 31 March 2013

WTS : Caberg Italia - Top Gun Replica @ RM500

Letting go off my genuine Caberg Italia - Top Gun Replica from my helmets' collection, with the following conditions :

- looks new with no scratches;
- with box, helmet bag and manual;
- with very limited riding time (app 2 hours);
- L-size, inner sponge looks new and smells fresh;
- next to new and ready for rides;
- can COD at Mont Kiara or Sri Hartamas to gauge its great condition.

Letting go at RM500 only.

Please sms to Zero One Six Three One Eight Zero Three Eight Eight or e-mail to toyotaharrier240g@gmail.com.





WTS : AGV K3 Dreamtime Rossi Replica @ RM600

Letting go off my genuine AGV K3 Dreamtime Rossi Replica from my helmets' collection, with the following conditions :

- looks new with no scratches;
- with box, helmet bag and manual;
- with very limited riding time (less than 10 hours);
- L-size, inner sponge looks new and smells fresh;
- next to new and ready for rides;
- can COD at Mont Kiara or Sri Hartamas to gauge its great condition.

Letting go at RM600 only.

Please sms to Zero One Six Three One Eight Zero Three Eight Eight or e-mail to toyotaharrier240g@gmail.com.

 
 
 
 
 
 

Keep Your Standard No. Plate, Ummm, Standard

"What do you, mean?", you may ask. Well, it seemed that our hard-working traffic policemen were on the lookout for non-standard or modified bike no. plates and an ER6 rider was served with a summon.

So, do keep your standard no. plate, standard.


Get Well Soon, Jeff from Ferno!

Just received word that Jeff, one of the moderators for Ferno, was involved in an accident at Jalan Tun Razak. 2 units of 2012 ER6N reportedly knocked into the left door of a Proton Satria that was making a turn. Hope Jeff and the other rider get well soon, and the insurance takes care of the repairs towards the bikes soonest possible.



To all other riders, ride safe, mates!

Sunday 24 March 2013

Showroom Testing

Well, I ran some errands today and where should the tasks took me but to a chanced encounter at a bike showroom. Since it was a rainy day in Kuala Lumpur, you could bet your bottom dollar that the showroom was empty as heck, saved for a salesperson whom was busy on his mobile phone.

I decided to take a look around, but found that all the bikes on display had an A4-sized "Do not sit" instruction on them. The salesperson saw me glancing over the bikes; and we started chatting for a bit. When he asked me about my bike and I told him that I used to own a Ninja 650R that had since been sold and had a blog documenting about the thrills and spills of the bike; it turned out that he has been reading this very blog from time to time.

That broke all ice and he welcomed me to try sitting on the bikes, so that I could write a brief piece about the bikes. And so I went straddling from bike to bike, and starting the engines to hear some melodious notes.

1) KTM Duke 200 @ RM18k



I tried riding on the Duke 200 first- this was a bike that another reader offered to swap and top-up with Green Hornet when I first wanted to sell the bike. The Duke 200 felt light and was easy to support on one's feet, which would provide the additional confidence to its rider. However, twist the throttle and you could feel that it's very un-superbike-like. The throttle felt loose and cheap, and it felt more like a motard's that a junior superbike's. A good bike for running around town due to its small footprint and high torque, but doesn't feel premium.

2) KTM Duke 690 @ RM48k


For a single-cylinder bike, the Duke 690 sure didn't feel like it wanted to throw one off its back by the long-known vibration issues associated with single-cylinder engines. This was a refined bike dressed in hoodie. Riding position felt a bit "out" to me though- I can't really put my finger to it. Compared to the Ninja 650R, I felt more comfortable when seated on the Ninja.

3) Naza-Hyosung Blade 650R Twin Brothers Racing @ RM24k


For RM24k, this represented downright good entry option into the world of superbiking. The TBR exhaust sounded great and it was factory standard. Riding position was decidedly racer-type so you ain't going to be going on touring with this bike. Bike felt quite heavy though when supported through one's feet.

4) Ducati Monster 795 @ RM59k


The Monster's sitting position was low- feeling like that of the Duke 200 earlier, but quality and premium feel was much abound by comparison. I find this a good buy.

5) Sym 200 VTS @ RM9k



This maxi-scooter was parked next to a Piaggio X9 500, and eventhough it cost 1/5 of what the Piaggio costs, it looked pretty smart and its size would reassure any rider switching over from superbike to maxi-scooter. I find this a good buy too.



Throughout the time, the salesperson kept telling me that the best bike that one could buy at the immediate period was the Kawasaki Z800- good price, good specs and good inline-four sound! Why yes, I found this a very handsome bike too.









Saturday 23 March 2013

In the market for a pre-loved ER6-F?

One of the more common e-mails that I get on a weekly basis would include a link to bike trading sites and the query if the pre-loved bike in the advert is worth buying at the asking price. Granted, I would not be inspecting the actual bike so I always advised fellow readers to bring their own learned friends or mechanics to take a look at the actual bike on sale.

And since there have been 2 e-mails this morning asking about a particular example that was close to heart, let's help both the sellers and fellow readers evaluate if it was amongst the better buys in the secondary market at the interim period.

1) Mudah @ RM33k;


Descriptions
- orginal givi italy top box
- original givi italy side pannier
- akrapovic slip on exhaust
- accument gear indicator
- double signal
- original MRA germany double bubble screen
- original BMC air filter
- brake caliper antitheft lock
- nice 3 digit number
- free insurance & Roadtax for 1 year
- free riding jacket/glove and pants

- owner planned to change to maxi scooter
- 019-3743000

2) Mudah @ RM29k;


Descriptions
* Millage 30,000KM dan berserta Aksesori yang diberikan secara percuma dengan motosikal.
* GIVI Side box
* Ekzos Yoshimura
* Radiator Guard
* GIVI Wind
Free helmet 2, glove,box back, 2 jacketshield
* Slider
* Tayar baru depan dan belakang
 
* 019-9228154

3) Mudah @ RM28k;

Descriptions
Recently service, engine stil tip top
No accident, well maintainance

Mileage 21000 km
Free helmet 2, glove,box back, 2 jacket
Call 016-5512164

My Opinion :
Between the 3 recent adverts for the ER6-F that was advertised on Mudah, Advert 1's Lime Green ER6-F was the highest-priced. But it was also the bike with the lowest mileage at less than 14k km and a long list of premium aftermarket parts that would have cost some RM10k to be installed if one had decided to undergone the exercise themselves, not to mention the time and effort that had to be spent to requisite and install the said parts.

If it was me whom was in the market for an ER6-F, I would be giving the seller a call to talk further on his prized bike. But that's just me, of course.

Good luck to all sellers on the sales of their ER6-Fs!


Mod : Fancy transforming your ER6 into a RSV4?

For readers whom love the reliability and easy-maintenance of the ER6 but would prefer the more exotic looks of Aprilia, it seems that a bike modification shop based in Seri Kembangan, has successfully grafted the looks of an Aprilia RSV4 onto the body of a 2011 ER6-N. The operation included changes in the following parts :

-full fairing;
-smoke windscreen;
-headlight;
-tail light;
-custom brackets;
-handle bar clip on;
-racing brake and clutch lever; and
-slip on muffler stainless steel.


The results speak for itself. Enjoy these pics :

 
 
 Contact the shop here @ Dobot Customworks. Malaysia Boleh!

Yamaha VMAX 1700 @ RM48k

Since selling off Green Hornet, I had been looking for a replacement ride. Previous rides that I have had included the Yamaha Y80, Kawasaki ZXR250, Kawasaki Eliminator, Kawasaki Vulcan and Kawasaki Ninja 650R.

And I am very intrique by an advert that I have seen on Mudah and would like to make an offer towards the bike, although Home Minister has been vetoing the suggestion.


This is the Yamaha VMAX 1700- one of my favourite Japanese power cruiser. At RM48k, I think that it's a bargain- although the parts and maintenance quite be quite a bomb and not typical of the average Japanese superbike.

But still, it's a VMAX... Just look at that baby!

Psst, I meant the bike, mate- keep your eyes on the bike before your Home Minister comes a-spanking!

Readership of 66,168 Views and Still Going Strong

Although there has not been many updates on this blog since I sold off Green Hornet, I was pleasantly surprised when I logged in today and found that the readership has touched 66,168 views and is still going strong.

Thanks for keeping this blog strong, readers! Keep the good times rolling!