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phobian
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 Feb 20 2013, 08:11 PM
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QUOTE(monaz @ Feb 19 2013, 04:24 PM) Its quite long ago since i was here. Hope you guys are doing good. Congrats to our friend for the VRod. I saw more bikers down lately. And the worse, the most talk about Youtube video about stunt wheelie on highway. Only 2 or 3 with full riding gear but others are just happy with their only shirt. I hope none of us in that group. Im sorry because i really against that ethic. There are always more better way to die. Safe ride  Hence for my principle, dress for the crash! |
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phobian
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Mar 3 2013, 12:23 PM
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QUOTE(dugarry @ Mar 3 2013, 11:39 AM) Hi Guys, good day mates. new to bikes and got tempted to get one but was considering street triple r n z800. Any suggestion in terms of reliability, comfort, handling, resell value and maintenance between the two? Thank you so much. Z800 |
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phobian
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Mar 3 2013, 11:35 PM
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QUOTE(dugarry @ Mar 3 2013, 09:15 PM) Thank you Phobian and Monaz. May i know the reason for the selection? 1. Better sales and support coverage in Klang Valley 2. Personally prefer an inline 4 suiting my riding needs - again, this is bias as it suits me and it may not suit you 3. Very affordable - I am talking about a RM20k over the Street Triple R |
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phobian
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Mar 4 2013, 01:23 AM
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Try riding both bikes prior making your final decision!
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phobian
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Mar 4 2013, 08:12 PM
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QUOTE(dugarry @ Mar 4 2013, 12:10 AM) Thanks man.. The only doubt i have with Z800 vs Triumph is the ease of riding n handling due to the 40kg extra on weight and stiffer suspension.. Note that i newbie. Not sure if that is true. I am also a newbie - just know how to counter steer, use front brakes and throttle as hard as my heart can take it. |
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phobian
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Mar 6 2013, 01:57 PM
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lucifah, no issues for mine so far even on my previous bike. I get the chains cleaned, washed and bling-ed up on the average of every 800-1500 kms. I would oil it when chain does not look oily.
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phobian
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Mar 19 2013, 02:56 AM
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QUOTE(JasonWilton @ Mar 17 2013, 11:05 PM) just share share only   Am really starting to wonder if riders today is so confident that they would sacrifice aesthetics over safety. |
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phobian
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Mar 19 2013, 02:07 PM
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QUOTE(eqmal197 @ Mar 19 2013, 09:27 AM) do u mean aethetics first, safety put aside?  Yes - sorry for the reverse... |
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phobian
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Mar 19 2013, 02:14 PM
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QUOTE(eqmal197 @ Mar 18 2013, 09:43 AM) hello im newbie here. i've ridden bike for 17 years from various model of ownership from big to small. now owning 1 big and 1 small  now i thinking im wanna lay down as my own economic status not as good as before. so im thinking to downgrade. summore, my father retired soon. he request to have it. so i got no objection to let him keep. after retired, sure he dun have thing to do and want to ride with his friend  i plan to keep my small bike as i used to go work and shopping groceris at pasar tani. then as my big bike replacement, i plan to take 250, which is fit to my current economic status now. what do u guys think? people that owned and riding bike always want to upgrade, greedy for more speed and power. but not for me. downgrade is the choice i made  regards... I downgraded from a Z1000 to a ZX6r - I perceived it that way of course but some may differ. There is no right or wrong as it is your money, your prerogative and how you choose to live your life. Common sense would lead me thinking that it would make more sense to get a tool to get the job done - not 2 types of tools. In your case, if means of transportation does not require you far travels - just keep the small bike and let go the burden of having a big bike replacement. Again - this is my 2 rupiahs contribution. |
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phobian
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Mar 19 2013, 02:43 PM
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QUOTE(junbecks @ Mar 19 2013, 02:19 PM) what were you talking abut actually, was it the side mirror? Yes, side mirrors. |
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phobian
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Mar 20 2013, 12:38 AM
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junbecks - yes, I agree with you that regular mirrors would be useless in the event of height and riding position. Cannot get a good angle for all riding scenarios.
Personally, I have yet to try bar end mirrors. Though it looks horrendous unless I ride an easy rider or something alike - but many says that it serves its purpose very well. Problem is that weaving through heavy traffic may get the mirror smacked to car's side mirrors.
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phobian
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Mar 20 2013, 02:08 PM
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Riding my 636 through heavy traffic jams would require me to flip in my stock side mirrors - needless to say bar end mirror-ed bikes. On the sidenote, any Z800 taking part in the following:  This post has been edited by phobian: Mar 20 2013, 02:12 PM |
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phobian
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Mar 21 2013, 02:04 PM
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QUOTE(eqmal197 @ Mar 21 2013, 01:35 PM) riding position, or the way the bike meant to be is not my concern it just that ninja250 vs blade650, these 2 on the same price margin different power, different manufacturer of course, ninja250 is kawasaki, very long history and established but blade650 by naza of course more powerful than 250 but quality still questionable people recognize kawasaki as a good brand but naza bike some people scared to buy so now, quality (put aside power) or power (put aside quality) ? I have owned 4 kawasaki bikes and I would not say its quality is that much different from the korean counterpart. Since price is the same for both, you are looking to compare quality build vs power. Personally, I would put my money on a bike which has better reliability as it may translates to your context of quality. Another personal view point is that I am a mechanical klutz - so the bikes I have or intend to own must have mechanic's thumbs up approval first. |
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phobian
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Mar 21 2013, 03:04 PM
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I would not consider myself experienced, just picked this up 2 years ago and I still have a long way to go. Moving from 1000cc to 650cc - it is not a big gap! I have done it and am enjoying it. LOL!
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phobian
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Jun 20 2013, 02:12 AM
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QUOTE(lucifah @ Jun 20 2013, 12:37 AM) See? U 170 also have some prob I,m only 165 I am also 165 - takes a little used to in order to ride the Versys. Was riding the KL-London bike for a while and zipping through tight traffic at first is like a circus balancing act. After a while, rode it like I just robbed a bank. Just a tip or reminder riding tall bikes for the shorter kind - just tilt the bike one side with one side of your ass hanging off the seat and counter weight. Learnt this from all the seasoned adventure tourers as many of them are 165s. |
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phobian
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Jun 20 2013, 04:45 PM
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QUOTE(maxh3h3 @ Jun 20 2013, 07:37 AM) Haha, yea shouldn't be a problem for a 165 rider to ride a versys but a 170 versys rider like me would 1 problem only which really piss me off " i just can't reverse in some situation " i would need to get off and do some light exercise in pulling and pushing this 200 kg plus beast hehe My rule no 1 when it comes to mobilizing the bike - Never pedal the bike. I always get off the bike to shift or reverse the bike at least I can see clearly where I want the bike to be. |
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phobian
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Jun 20 2013, 04:47 PM
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QUOTE(lucifah @ Jun 20 2013, 10:32 AM) KL-London? wow. i envy you. share some photos of your journey I did not ride from KL to London - was riding the Versys 650 used for the KL-London trip. That bike is like a "kampung bike" and I would use it as a loaner when I drop my bike for maintenance. |
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phobian
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Jun 21 2013, 03:16 PM
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Just a quick question for all the Z800 and soon to be Z800 owners, what was the number 1 & 2 appealing thing about the bike that conclude your purchase. Having said that, I am sure most of you would say the price is enticing enough - leave that factor out. On the 18 June, finally got the chance to track the 636 for the first time.  Swapped out the road tyres and in with Supercorsa's. Since it was my first time on the track on 2 wheels, took it slow on all corner exits, back and front straights. Back & front straights capped the speed at 180-200km/h on the pretext of minimizing tyre wear and familiarizing myself with the bike and track. Best time clocked was 2.56s. |
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phobian
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Jun 21 2013, 03:22 PM
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QUOTE(lucifah @ Jun 21 2013, 03:18 PM) that looks FUN! how's your z1? It was not fun for me as I had a tough time to stay focus. 2 cans of 100plus on a super hot day made me burp furiously - this was due to the gas. Lesson learnt, only H20 for track days. Z1000 sold already. |
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phobian
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Jun 21 2013, 07:59 PM
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QUOTE(twc2020 @ Jun 21 2013, 07:21 PM) bro phobian juz bought it 6months ago.overall this bike suit me very well..i mean speed and handling except the weight are dam heavy. overall it satisfied me very well...juz a beginner short conclusion here hehe Sorry to probe you further on this - how do you gauge that the speed and handling is suitable for you? |
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