My motto is always be prepared and dress for the crash! Learn and experienced this first hand from my sifus. I will always trade comfort for safety when I ride.

I've seen ONCE a 135LC rider with full face helmet, Dainese Air2Tex mesh jacket, long pants & riding boots while I was driving. Traffic was clear, went to his side - wind down my window, blinked the honk and thumbs up to him.

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Added on January 29, 2012, 12:01 amThe Monster 795 is actually using a 696 chassis. Everything replicates back the 696 except for the engine - which some say is the same as 796, where some say is a de-scaled version of 796. I was a tad inching of getting a 696 back then - but opt for a Z750 coz I am a complete mechanical klutz. Off with the italiano flair and went with the jap practicality.

IMHO, the 795 itself is a nice bike - confirm sure get heads turn due to looks and sound even at stock form. If I did not have my Z, I would have booked the 795 as my secondary/spare bike due to its competitive and good price point.

Dont laugh - many women today rides >500cc bikes. Men being men, always a chauvinist confirm do not want to "lose" to the fairer gender...

I miss my Z....

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Collar bone also have not heal completely - still feel sore when pressure is applied. Even bike's ready also cannot ride yet. Anyhow, exhaust is still good. Just minor cosmetics touch up would make it bling bling again.

For us, he would loan us a temporary bike. I strongly suggest you work it out with him since I have formally introduced both of you. But again, it is always his discretion la - just dont quote me to force the way through.

Ole! My sifu is right - conservative healing. No surgery required.

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Added on January 30, 2012, 10:56 pmPhobia to ride again - not at the momet, am looking forward to ride my Z again.

Phobia of the following
1. Drivers who do not center their vehicle properly on the road
2. Drivers whom do not indicate when changing lanes
3. Motorist coming in and out of junctions
4. Drivers laughing, singing, eating and talking on the phone
5. Do not corner to wide
6. Sand, oil and water watch - this I am super phobia already


This post has been edited by phobian: Jan 30 2012, 10:56 PM

/me looking for my saw-ed off shotgun...

1 of the 3 in Malaysia.

T600 - yes, waiting for parts to arrive. Cant wait to ride my kapchai.

S1000RR...hmmmm.

Save the money and get a full exhaust system. Muahahahaha!

It depends on consumer market trending. Suzuki may produce the best bike, but if it is parallel imported in with lack of spare parts - that would be a clear choice for me to stay away. Unless you have a 2nd bike and tonnes of patience.

Even the wait for my fairings on my kawasaki had my patience boiling...

I am ok, bike's ok as well.

LOL!!!!!! +1!!!!!!

Sharing some pics of my bike - with minor mods done from my wishlist.

New screen + XXXXX..





Just couple more stuffs and I am done tinkering with this bike. Last dyno run resulted to 137whp and 10.5kg of torque. Fuel consumption is at average of 12.5kilometres per litre of Ron95 petrol. Mileage is clocked at street ala mix rempit riding and auntie riding a scooter to morning market to pick up weekly marketings. Had a 2 months break from riding this bike, and it still makes me grin wickedly at the twist of the throttle. Wooo hoooooooooooooooo!

Bike's good to go long time already. Rider problem only. I have been in and out of country so often that I spend more time abroad and working rather than enjoying the little things in life. Waiting for my sifu to bring me to sample the finer side of life...

Surprisingly, it is cheaper than my Puig's screen. Ordered online, delivered right to the doorstep at RM320.

Sure. If u can find a way to fit a BT39F to deflect wind, why not?

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Added on February 26, 2012, 6:19 pmOnly for the screen. Friend ordered a Powerbronze windshield, shapes like sportsbike's double bubble - same price as well.

Ordering online is a pain when it comes to shipping fees.

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Added on February 26, 2012, 6:20 pmThere was once this bike parked next to mine when I was having a drink nearby. Makes my Z1000 look like a kapchai!

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About fueling up Ron95 or 97 - most of us fuels up using Ron95. Tried Ron97 initially, but no difference for a noobie rider be it on a Z750 or Z1000.

Quickshifter - I have, PowerCommander addon which is a push type for my Z. Compared to OEM quickshifter that comes STOCK with bikes such like S1000RR - addon quickshifters are not comparable. It is much smoother and the shift feels like a tack when u bump the shifter. I have had my quickshifter tuned couple of times and there are still occasional issues with 5th or 6th gear on high load.

To say it is a good at track - very subjective. If you have the money to spare and just want the feel of upshifting at wide open throttle, just go get it. Personally, i just like the feel of gunning the gears all the way when the bike screams to go faster.

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Added on March 9, 2012, 10:09 pmGot a spiky hairstyle - with or without anything applied on the hair. Pop the headwear and helmet, take it out and hair still stands. Friends, associates and acquaintance always tell me if cicak fall on my head also can die..

This post has been edited by phobian: Mar 9 2012, 10:09 PM

Buy me a drink and i give u a live show...

2 options:
1. Blip the throttle when downshifting as advised by T600
2. Get a bike with slipper clutch

To me, tank pad is just a protective sticker that serves 2 purpose:
1. Aesthetics
2. Protect against belt, button and etc that comes in contact with the tank

No difference for me between a cheapo and good tank pad. I believe it is the adhesive they use. If it wears out, I will just replace them. Furthermore, if I get a 2nd hand bike - I will just get a new tank pad.

Imho, the only 2 tank pads that appeals to my eyes is the stock ZX14r and CB1000r's tank pad.

From the plate number, looks like the new model's ZX10 if it is purchased new. RIP Ridwan - u will be missed.

A ZX10 rider I know low sided his bike - both rider and bike is alrite just a bruised ego. Saw the scuffs on his leather, lucky he was properly geared.

Between the S1000RR and RC8? S1000RR of course!

My sifu likes the RC8, hence I would go with a S1000RR if he does that.

A more constructive opinion between this two, from reviews and word of mouth - the RC8 was positioned as a track weapon. From lap times it does, it was just not performing as well as their other competitors. Bling factor, the bike looks damn nice and unique. It has a styling of its own.

Personally, I am not a fan of V2/4 engines and the BMW badge + heritage of blue white racing stripes on the S1000RR is hard to resist.

Congrats on your new 6n. Just remember, riding this big CC bikes is not about speed but more towards control and manoeuvring at low speeds.

Lets hope on the next refuel, you get her number...