thx Charge, I don't own a car... when u say u/g race, u mean those overmod stripped down bike leaving just something that resembles a chassis, an engine, skinny tires and one front brake one? that's cool...

Disclaimer: Do not try this at home, or your backyard.

open to see utube example:

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Added on March 26, 2010, 10:08 amThis one, for a 4-stroke sprint...


This post has been edited by alexei: Mar 26 2010, 10:08 AM

suren86, is your LC stock? Any mod to the suspension and rims?

suren86: so, is it the same LC that fell before, and now its handling is a bit weird? Can describe more what you mean by 'the rear is pulling'?

To my knowledge, this means either:
- bent front fork, causing cornering the bike body don't follow correctly in the natural line,
- the rear tire not centered correctly, or bad swingarm bush,
- chain too tight,
- the fall bent the chassis. For the diamond frame of the LC, hopefully this is not the reason.

Check a few things:
- double stand the bike, center the steering and check if the front and rear tire are lined up correctly. Go to the front and the rear of the bike, about 5-6 meters away, squat down and check the line of sight.

- check front fork: go in straight line at about 30-40 km, as long as your comfortable hard braking using front brake, and brake front tyre. when the bike dive down, does the steering try to pull one side? Some bike mechanic can check this while the bike is standstill, pull the brakes, and press on the steering. If something wrong, ask for fork service... sometimes may need to restraighten...

- check rear swing arm: double stand bike, and check for any abnormal side movements. I normally punch the tire and pull it sideways with the other hand holding rear seat bar.

- check chain: make sure when you load your rear seat, the chain still have clearance...

If you expect less, let me know...

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Added on March 30, 2010, 11:23 amIt goes with the block size, cam angle and the ekzos modification... look for Charge article in 135LC v2-v3. A lot to read... and a lot of secret recipe to his bike there.

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Added on March 30, 2010, 11:28 amaih, masak apa?

if we got daytime konvoi to KL, we meet up loh. maybe this motoGP i'm going... i'm sure some are interested. last year i met a big group leaving from Ipoh.

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Added on March 30, 2010, 11:30 amlike what? singer oil also heavy duty leh...
normally for this kind of thing, check the labels behind gives more information... like API standard lah, 10W-15, fully synthetic etc...

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Added on March 30, 2010, 11:31 amI wonder how is samba doing with his project bike.

This post has been edited by alexei: Mar 30 2010, 11:31 AM

I want that contact. Btw, barang panas ke?

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Added on April 1, 2010, 1:54 amNeed to buy longer monoshock. One that is half an inch longer with stiffer spring will do the trick.
Even the fully adjustable shocks cannot go any longer than it supposed to, just make the spring 'preload' stiffer and slightly higher.

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Added on April 1, 2010, 2:02 amsuren86: Do you know what is the watt of the bulb?

Stock one is 55/60W, if not mistaken. If the new one is 95/100W, then I'm afraid your bulb socket or the wiring has burnt through and shorted. Now, the low-light and high-light is glowing at the same time, no matter what lo/hi switch you set.

Check the headlamp bulb when engine is running, tarik the minyak a bit, and see if both the filament is glowing.

If what I say is true, you need to replace the broken parts immediately.
The reason, with both hi/lo light at same time, it's pulling 95+100 = 195W, as compared to stock rating of 60W max. 3x ganda bro...

This post has been edited by alexei: Apr 1 2010, 02:02 AM

One that is half an inch longer with stiffer spring will do the trick.
- Measure the stock monoshock length, and replace with OEM shocks that is just slightly longer, with a stiffer spring. If buy one with softer spring, when you sit on the bike, the rear will sink down anyway.

Even the fully adjustable shocks cannot go any longer than it supposed to, just make the spring 'preload' stiffer and slightly higher.
- If you buy a fully adjustable shocks, that is same length as the original shocks, you can make the spring stiffer so that when you sit on the bike, it stays high up. I believe this is the effect you want?
But, even with the stiffer spring, the height of the rear is limited, because after all, the max length of the shocks is limited. If you want the bike tail to be higher, you need to refer to the point #1 above.

Hope this explains better... If not, let me know which part I can explain better.

I don't know, but I like YSS if it's ori from thai one. Knowing their reputation, they make OEM parts similar to stock spec, and racing parts that may have what you're looking for - longer and stiffer shocks.

I wish I can recommend specific models for the mod, but I don't follow mod parts.
If you can compare it side by side with a stock LC shocks, you can tell.

haha... this can be another long debate.

FX125 is twin cam, 4-valve, 26mm carb, 5-speed gearbox, monoshocks, oil cooled. All this since 8 years ago. It's modern for it's time. I'd love to get a set of the original rims, Japanese Enkei. The only thing it doesn't have compared to LC, is rear disc brake.

Normal modification is something like using FXR150 block and head. I would imagine this to be quite reliable, but no proof to back this up. Not sure about aftermarket parts.

I know you mention this before. I'm just wondering if the shop carries them unknowingly. Nothing personal.
Thanks for the post... Appreciate it. I thank you on behalf of my bikes.

This post has been edited by alexei: Apr 1 2010, 05:00 PM

Well, LC looks newer & modern...

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Added on April 1, 2010, 5:08 pmGoyang at high speed? Could it be wind or just the engine vibrating?

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Added on April 1, 2010, 5:10 pmso, now your bike ok? not weird sounds?
maybe you're lucky to get an engine block that has been factory run-in already one...

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Added on April 1, 2010, 5:15 pmOf course can join... it's really just up to you...

10W-40 quite light when cold... easy wheely.
be sure to warm up a bit in the morning lo.

This post has been edited by alexei: Apr 1 2010, 05:15 PM

In fact, I don't own an LC... if you all don't mind me join TT. :D

I guess that's pretty normal. you must be lightweight rider lah...
Unless goyang like the bike is bouncing or slow slow also goyang kiri-kanan, then got problem...

well, if can't afford the shocks, I can relate. I also not rich mah...
I saw this a while back, and manage to google it up JUST FOR YOU

http://msportbike.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=7946

Scroll down a bit, and check out the mod to jack up a stock shocks.
This is what are_keem is talking about also.

Are_keem: saw your close encounter with a car door. you got skilz. good tyre, good brakes, and a little luck eh?

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Added on April 2, 2010, 12:04 pmOh, the reason the guy modded the TZM shocks to fit a ZZR because stock shocks is just too expensive for them.

In your case, the cost of making that bracket may not justify it.

Maybe, you can find a suitable YSS shock, grind it if needed, and fit it.
YSS for TZM only 110 at most what?

This post has been edited by alexei: Apr 2 2010, 12:04 PM

that's right. the main reason is weight distribution between front and rear wheel...

thanks to DragonK & Bizzy, do we want to start a suspension related topic?


Sad to say, I've not tried a 125Z or RXZ before...

This post has been edited by alexei: Apr 3 2010, 12:40 AM

do you remember if it was the spoke or sportrims version?

charge is more experienced dealing with up/down hill and cornering.
I still lack confidence sometimes, and once i almost fell off a cliff by going too fast.

I'm not sifu in tuning suspension. paiseh.

charge: what's your setup for your sunday drives? mine's all stock...

suren86: then, I can't tell what's wrong liao.

The bushing is checked by shaking the rear wheel sideways. If the wheels doesn't gegar, then the bushing is ok. Need a mechanic to look at it loh...

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Added on April 3, 2010, 9:20 amwhen you say cornering, is it with you and your friend on it? Or just yourself?

What about the tire, did you recently added inner tube?

This post has been edited by alexei: Apr 3 2010, 09:20 AM