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post Dec 1 2021, 10:39 AM

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QUOTE(UnknownH @ Nov 30 2021, 11:04 PM)
Just thinking to get a bike. My friend suggest 500-700cc, sweet spot. Not too underpower not that frightening.
Kawasaki er6 or something along that line? I'm thinking jap brands. Maintenance and parts wise cheaper than conti(like cars) tongue.gif
Thoughts? Newbie here(big cc bike). Well verse with clutch be it car or bike.
Purpose: not a daily drive. Heck probably daily but really santai one. More like weekend drive tbh.
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yamaha
- mt07

honda
-cb500 series, R,X,F
-cbr650 / cbr650r
- rebel 500

kawasaki
- z650/ninja650 ( replace er6 series)
- vulcan 650
- versys 650

suzuki
- gsx-s750
- sv 650
- vstrom 650

this what i think of, feel free to add into the list.

yamaha is big brand dealer here, so most likely easy to find parts.same as honda, though not big/popular as yamaha.
kawasaki already close shop, so dont think got sell brand new bike, and the service is now handled by modenas.
suzuki is bring in new model by previous kawasaki's dealer , so can expect the parts still new and not so many here. but the new model mosly CBU if i remember correct, so can expect the bike not much issue.
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post Jan 17 2022, 02:38 PM

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QUOTE(basilisk @ Jan 17 2022, 12:14 PM)
soon this place will be littered wit ppl...
NOW.
u got typo there. motor/bicycle/car/bike geng all already make stop there.
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post Feb 15 2022, 08:43 AM

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QUOTE(ajaibman @ Feb 15 2022, 12:11 AM)
wow.. teman my friend to Academy PS Sammy at Kuala Kubu Bahru.. long ride from KL but worth it haha..

Seen female riders taking course of BFull there but mostly came from B2 and had kapchai experiences, the instructor give each a free (no time limit within a day) to ride er6n for those who never rode big bike (clutch) in the course (no need to follow the test course) to get familiar with..and only when they confident enough, the instructor teach them how to do the titi and so on..

Price for B full (from B2) around 550 .. but if from D or no lesen at all, i think slightly more like 700 rm ++

Damn I envy those er6n.. better than my awkward virago time..
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thanks for the info, the price quite cheap. im looking for a place to take b full as well. but not in near time, mybe in 1-2 years.now riding 250cc, dont have budget yet for upgrade. tongue.gif

QUOTE(genesiscopy @ Feb 15 2022, 01:12 AM)
I think Metro Puchong gives a bit of a leeway as well. For zero experience they ask the rider to practice balancing on an ex5 first before going on the ER6n.

And no extra charge for repeat exams.
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well. i think the learning process should be this way, you must know how to handle small bike before handle the big bike. those heavy, with clutch etc, will make your learning process harder. you should learn 1 by 1. so the learning might be more fun and not stressful.
plus, if you damaged the er6n, the cost to repair more than ex5. laugh.gif
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post Feb 22 2022, 10:29 AM

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QUOTE(JustForFun @ Feb 21 2022, 03:12 PM)
Thanks, quite a lot of conflicting information out there.

Surprising to hear that you get insurance directly from JPJ for motorcycle, as I have always only dealt with insurance companies like Takaful for cars.
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JPJ didnt sell insurance. but normally they have booth/shop located nearby for easy people to buy it.
diff than post office, they provide insurance and roadtax at the same time.but since you are renewing insurance for dead few years back, better deal with JPJ.

yes, better if you deal directly with the insurance companies to you can get proper quotation and choose that fit your budget.

btw maybe you can go thru this step. might give you some tips.
https://loanstreet.com.my/ms/pusat-pembelaj...i-lebih-setahun
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post Feb 24 2022, 09:12 AM

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where u find those original jacket ? not the fake 1. beside motorworld PJ ?


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post Feb 25 2022, 09:18 AM

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QUOTE(hong3831 @ Feb 24 2022, 03:28 PM)
which brand are you refer to?
Motoworld mainly sell Komine and RS Taichi i think. i brought mine from them. And 1 of my jacket broken after just 1 year....sigh~
LSH carry brand like Rev It, Forma and RST.
If Alpinestar maybe can look for Takong Racing or Welly.
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yeah. motorworld mostly those 2 brand. im looking for any brand but cheap2. for daily use. now using benkia from kawasaki serdang. quite ok material for cheap price.

QUOTE(g3n0c1d3 @ Feb 25 2022, 12:36 AM)
can try welly kota kemuning (for alpinestars). i bought the jackets there. Usually end of the year will have sales... i bought the one on sales... well good enough for me..
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wow. nearby my house. laugh.gif just went there once but never see any jacket. ok, will look for it. thanks
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post May 19 2022, 10:49 AM

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down from frazer, dont think u can make it 100. small road, with 1 down lane. haha. plus with very slippery road edge due to moss, unless its after the frazer to uluyam. that road is quite big.
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post May 27 2022, 02:45 PM

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QUOTE(alexei @ May 27 2022, 02:30 PM)
today test 2022 CB500X, nice bike
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whats the diff from prev version ? is it just color or got change something?
because i think honda normally change lil bit in every iterations.
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post May 27 2022, 03:50 PM

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QUOTE(alexei @ May 27 2022, 03:17 PM)
major changes...
forks, brakes, dash
» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «

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i mean from previous year 2021. seem same with 2022. only color changed?
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post Jun 3 2022, 10:52 AM

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QUOTE(iambryan1234 @ Jun 3 2022, 02:33 AM)
Y15 and Y16 sure look cool as fuck, but I wouldn't pay for form over functionality, and most people really shouldn't. 15k for an underbone when you can literally get a R15 or MT15 for less money. Those who own B Full license can extend budget ckit buy a CMC rebadged Chinese bike for 18k
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well, diff people diff taste, diff mind set, diff need.
and some see the brand 1st etc, and look down for chinese brand etc. this is same for all even for cars.

for me, i would just want to find that good in reliability, spare parts, model that suit me., and all 15years of my biking life, all bike that i owned is just yamaha, all 3 of them. its not that i choose the brand, but that the model that suit me when i bought it. like nmax, that time no other scooter that suit my requirement and within my budget. then R25, is just i bought from my friends, even those my initial plan is to get dominar 400 for same price.

and some people would pay more even just kapchai, due to high spec and 1 bike for all, fetch kids to school, go to work, bring some items from nearby shop, go ride on weekend but low on budget, cant buy all bike for their main purpose. R15 or MT15 is not suitable to fetch kids at school or bring some item from shop/kedai runcit. some even bought y15/y16 for go to work but use big bike on weekends.
so you definitely cant ask people to follow ur requirement/mindset because each of us have diff need/budget etc.

you should change ur " better buy" mindset. laugh.gif
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post Jun 3 2022, 03:38 PM

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QUOTE(iambryan1234 @ Jun 3 2022, 02:36 PM)
Still doesnt change the fact that no one should have to pay upwards of 10k for a sportcub unless you're telling me someone managed to ram a 200-250cccc engine in while still maintaining stability
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so same thing with aprilia SR GT 200 that recently launched ? 175cc scooter but with price more than rm 20k ?
laugh.gif laugh.gif laugh.gif

then you check the vespa for 150cc how much or you compare harley davison vs any cruiser with same cc. is the price is worth it ?

the way i see it, this kind of bike/scooter, is not for u. its for someone else that might more appreciate the feature, the design, the features it offer even tho the price is high side. not every1 looking for speed and based on engine cc alone. each bike have their own fan base.
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post Jun 29 2022, 11:03 AM

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QUOTE(nojalanpulang @ Jun 27 2022, 07:58 AM)
What usually happens after you ter-hit someone's side mirror? I'm a newbie and I ter-hit a car's side mirror with my side mirror in a jam. The side mirror I hit was still in tact. I didn't stop because there were other riders following behind me so didn't want to cause an obstacle for them.
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dont stop and normally i would just raise left hand as show gratitude for forgiveness. if i the driver, i would be less mad because at least u have manner and admit u r wrong.

but if that driver totally block the middle lane and totally didnt move when i horned, asking to move lil bit so i can split thru, if hit the side mirror, i would act like dont care because that driver deserve it.
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post Jul 7 2022, 08:23 AM

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i dont think now still got stock for this small fun bike. even the kawasaki 1 most shop dont sell anymore. last time mostly due to trend.
due that pricing, for me, i might as well buy full bike. even the china 1 quite good with the spec.

you can try search thru mudah and went to shop directly.
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post Sep 26 2022, 08:42 AM

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QUOTE(skyblu3 @ Sep 25 2022, 12:10 PM)
Most fake ones comes with foam "amour".  Lol

Foam "amour" is just like no amour at all.  Serve no purpose .
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can easily replace the padding with good quality. some came with foam type but more harder because its design to absorb the impact.

QUOTE(chinti @ Sep 26 2022, 08:31 AM)
ya taycon
taycon
oh shit, din know got fake 1... bangwall.gif
RM180

is the benkia brand ok? i saw it on tht serdang motorcycle shopee shop. or mayb i can get different armor padding to replace the fake 1
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i use benkia right now for daily ride. for me, some model jacket is good quality and some are not.
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post Oct 13 2022, 08:35 AM

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QUOTE(viosturbo500hp @ Oct 12 2022, 03:59 PM)
Hi bros and sifu sekalian, is a 2010-2011 er6n recommended for a first big bike? Or would it be better to top up extra 12k and get a z650?

I’m in the market for my first big bike. But I haven’t decided on what style of bike I would love to ride. Hence I settle on a naked for the time being. Of all the 650cc in the market. I’ve concluded that kawasaki seems to be the most value for money.

So my question is, would the upkeep of an older model(er6n) be expensive to the point that it would make better financial sense to just get a newer model(z650)? Both would be used bikes. Er6n (2010-2011) & z650(2017) .

I plan to use this bike for at least 2years before I upgrade. Mainly to just ride with friends and go on weekend trips. I have a cub for my daily commute.

Thank you in advance for all your advice my fellow Lyn riders.🙏
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if i were u and the money is not problem, i would take z650.
- old er6 modules have valve issue. in the early manufacturer years. i cant remember which year . after that they changed to better quality valve. in z650. so far i didnt see any issue on this. so need to join the FB group and ask.
- z650 with new design body ,ABS and slipper clutch.. in the engine , im not sure if got any changes.
- newer model, normally lower mileage.
- u going to sell it later on. with newer model, the price might keep hold on it better than old model... so u might lost only few thousands.
- kawasaki/modenas will introduce their model 650 later on. i think should be same model as on 2017. .. same as the ninja 250 on modenas... so im not sure if this will impact the 2nd hand pricing.
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post Oct 19 2022, 10:19 AM

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QUOTE(technosakai @ Oct 18 2022, 03:53 PM)
guys, whenever there's a roadblock, do you go straight to the policemen on the left? or follow the cars and wait for them to call you over?
I see bikers usually go straight to the policemen?
so just straight up let them check the documents then proceed?
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i always follow car., slowly on the left of the car so they can see u. make eye contact.
and just follow their hand. either stop at left or go straight.

sometimes their target is lorry and cars. and for motorcycle, mybe depend on ur bike. if loud exhaust etc.
thats what i think tho. because my bike is 100% standard from factory. lol. they dont bother to check all of motorcycle.





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