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TShilaladnan
post Dec 2 2022, 01:46 AM, updated 3y ago

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Hello sifu and taikos,
I recently started working back and currently using my workers bike that I bought for him ebonus 110 sym. So I plan to get a bike below 5.5k benchmark.

Criteria:
-not shaky/vibration (no.1)
-wanna feel sum powa pick up (if can lah)
-in around city area
-85% highway usage (no.2)
-do not prefer scooter
-easily overtake lorry if need be
-i don't want it to be a heavy bike
-having space to put stuff is also quite nice but what do I know..
-180cm ppl, 60kg
-want a laid back bike rather than have to bend. I already feeling like unkle even tho teenager at heart also.

Is Sym fv3i ok? Honestly I am a car ppl only. But now quite shiok go bike to work. My point is idk nuts about bike.
Tq for coming to my ted talk 🙏🏻

TShilaladnan
post Dec 2 2022, 06:22 PM

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Thank you guys for your opinions.
The bikes you share quite sporty I think about heavy and maneuver wise.
Yea I really cannot tahan the vibration.. makes me tired when come back cuz of unintentionally exercise .. I actually don't mind also scooter but orang say second hand takut not good condition hard to detect. What is best budget for normal bike but v good vibration control. Damn tired sia


TShilaladnan
post Dec 2 2022, 07:54 PM

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QUOTE(iambryan1234 @ Dec 2 2022, 06:38 PM)
Naked bike with two cylinder is your friend, seating position upright deswai i recommend go topup and get a z250 if you focus on vibration and want second hand bike.

Every cub bike is going to have vibration because they're all single cylinder engines. KTM and Modenas 200s have engineering that sort of cancels out the vibrations at certain rev point but you're still going to feel them, just not as bad as on a typical cub bike (having a full bike frame also helps).

The Modenas Pulsar 200 is heavier because of poorer quality materials used but that does make it more stable on highway, SYM VF3i is not exactly that light either compared to KTM's Duke 200

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This is what the actual seating position looks like. As with any bike (including cubs), shifting your weight further back down the seat puts you at a lean angle since you would be sitting on the curve at that point. But otherwise, your position will still be upright. You can also consider a used Modenas V15. Spare parts are still easily found as long as you are within Klang Valley.

If you don't mind buying brand new can consider Keeway 250 or WMOTO V16. Both are heavy, yes. But it doesn't matter that much because they're low height cruisers. GPX Legend 250 also might be good but again, spare parts availability may be an issue. I see KTNS also just released a new slew of rebadged Zongshen cruiser bikes, haven't tried those before so can't comment on them but as with anything from Zongshen, chances are electronics are going to fail pretty quickly. All you need to do is look at the amount of new Modenas Kriss that have faulty signal indicators.

Or just stick to your current SM 110 and wear thicker gloves, install rubber grips.

Maybe go try sitting on some of the bikes first, see whether you like the ergonomics or not.
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Thank you so much for the clarification. I had no idea weight distribution and seating position varies from bike to bike. I mean I know but didn't understand v well haha. I also thought cub bikes are best and sporty bikes are for show. Clearly idk what I am talking about. Haha

I still have my demak D7 I go do some make up lah when bujang that time but this bike so vibrate makes me feel like sitting on massage chair..
And the heat...

I belanja u one pic


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I like the KTM design and it looks like a comfortable seating position. Ultimately confirm need to sit and test la. Recommended testing how long should I be on the bike lol
TShilaladnan
post Dec 2 2022, 08:24 PM

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QUOTE(iambryan1234 @ Dec 2 2022, 08:08 PM)
How long you sit varies, focus on trying to see whether the distance of the handlebar and yourself and the lean angle fits you or not. Also check whether the stock cushion comes with sufficient padding for your use case. KTMs may be fine for shorter commutes but if you're commuting to KL from Seremban, you might want to consider Pulsar instead for more relaxed ergonomics and better padding.

Demaks and lower end SYMs are not as refined so vibrations will definitely be more pronounced. Then again, with your budget you're mainly looking at single cylinder (big internal explosion, much low end torque) bikes so you will still need to deal with vibrations as opposed to bikes with multiple cylinders (Smaller explosions spread between two or more cylinders so vibrations not as pronounced, smoother power delivery,)
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I go see la if I can korek tabung someore but explanation on vibration wise is v detail and comprehensive. Tq.
I will travel day day Shah alam to Rawang there and ya the handle bar area plays a role too. But I like the fact that cub bike v nimble. Ah we can't have it all haha

I'll try the KTM , LC and rs150 see how.
Thanks bro
TShilaladnan
post Dec 3 2022, 05:21 PM

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Thank you for the feedback. Ya I don't think I'll be eyeing for v15. Actually might also consider to lessen the vibration on D7.

Earlier comments were to recommend me to have rubber grips and wearing gloves. Does it also help if I get a steering damper ? Slack of D7 is the tires damn big and can only go 80 max lol.

Heat wise, is it normal for naked bike or is it because it's old bike..

 

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