It's fine. You are in good company; Jay Leno's fabulous chin always sticks out of the bottom of his helmets and he's still riding strong

Riding in group..really depends on the people in the group. Too big a group also kinda boring IMO.

The group I've been joining lately is ok so far, more mature and focused on nice chill riding without insane speeds or antics that belong on the track. They're also good at staying in a group and have experienced sweepers and leaders. Only issue so far is that they tend to keep to a really tight schedule when travelling while I'm the sort of guy who prefers to take in the scenery and chill out at R&Rs with a burger or something while en route to the destination.

IMO a group of 3-5 bikes is just right.

Here's some good reading to help make group rides fun:

http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/pace

http://www.sportrider.com/sportbike-riding...g-skills-series

http://www.cycleworld.com/2013/09/16/becom...g-skills#page-4

Guys, in the UK there's such thing as 'motorcycle-friendly' hotels, motels etc. Is there any equivalent in KL? Going there in May for a concert and am looking for a place to stay 1 night, preferably near KL Life Centre on Jln Sultan Ismail.

Bukan, macam completely on the other side of the spectrum Mew

Guys, anyone selling a GIVI top box rack for 2011 ER6N? No attached top box necessary, just want the rack to fit my own box. Tried ordering at GIVI Point in Penang but it's been two weeks and no news -.-

Niiiice. Nice helmet too

Still no luck with finding a top box rack. Anyone have any positive/negative experience with a custom-made rack (with GIVI mounting plate)? So far the only online mention I can find of an ER6n with a custom rack (in Thailand) ended with the rack breaking at speed due to shoddy construction

2011 ER6n good to hear your custom rack lasted quite long...but having to leave it at the shop for 1 week, not sure if that's an option for me since its my daily commuter as well. Will just keep chasing GIVI for their rack...

Been checking mudah, carousell, trademysuperbike etc quite frequently hahaha...this ad was just posted today. Thanks for the link!

After about 2 months of commuting every day and a couple of long trips, I'm thinking of downsizing my ER6n to a CB500x. Kinda feel like the latter is better suited my riding style and needs.

Any CB500x riders here who can comment on parts availability, bike reliability and other noteworthy things that should be mentioned about the CB500x?

This post has been edited by deadwolf: Jul 20 2017, 11:13 AM

I'm hoping that the CB500x's longer suspension will be an upgrade at the very least. Penang's roads seem to keep getting bumpier every day and the ER6n really lets you feel it!

Interesting...true enough, a quick Google shows that the CB500x has a 3.2L oil capacity vs the ER6n's approx 2.4L capacity. However, the CB500x manual supposedly states oil/oil filter change interval at something like every 8,000 miles (US forum), which might balance things out? Currently changing my ER6n's oil/filter every 4,000km.

This post has been edited by deadwolf: Jul 20 2017, 02:47 PM

Yup, leaving the old oil filter in (which is full of all the crap it has removed from the old oil) will just introduce said crap into the new oil

Judging from Fuelly, the CB500X gets almost the same fuel economy as my old Ninja 250r...ER6n doesn't come close, especially for commuting in the city where most of its power doesn't get used anyway.


Hahaha I wish...could use some of that 4-cylinder smoothness right now.

Thanks for the info! That's...a bit of a concern. One of my favourite things about the ER6n was how stable and comfortable it was at 140kmh+. Would probably have to readjust riding style to suit, lol. How tall are you? Screen height seems to be a very personal thing, need to find out myself as well.


Wow, that's nuts. Always impresses me when some bigger engine manages to equal or beat 250cc on fuel consumption. I was considering the MT-07 as well due to its light weight and similar fuel consumption...but now want something with longer suspension travel for the 'roads' here in Penang haha.

That bike in your pic has the Rally Raid kit fitted, developed by an ex-Dakar racer. Full kit is like upgraded suspension, spoked wheels and other tasty stuff. The cost would probably make such a kit a long-term goal though.


Honda Y U NO make a CB650X? Something to fight the Versys 1000 would be cool...hehe