changing every 3 months will break the bank for sure, since it doubles up my maintenance frequency, and this bike is quite high maintenance already - oils, brakes, suspension and tires, so I'll stick to 6 months

I'm not sure, but our fuel quality might be subpar also

Just clocked 2K KM after my previous oil change, it's definitely louder now for cold starts and at lower speed it's a bit rougher but not enough to affect riding experience. Starting to enjoy the sound of my 400, there's a nice whistling sound from 15~40, and when I was riding it up my brother's condo he remarked that it sounded like an engine of an electric motor which I have always thought so.



Anyway, I cleaned my chain this week, and this is the first time I used a stand and boy does it make the experience so much more enjoyable. I opted to get the portable side stand (spoiler above) instead of a full blown paddock because I didn't want to worry about storing it and the portable stand was much cheaper (RM20+ from TB). I also don't store my bike long enough to need to put it up on a stand, so I figure I have no need for it. The portable stand does the job well, but the only problem with it is that it doesn't work on smooth surface as it would just slip away, in fact I don't think it will work on the surface shown in the picture. Also, having learned that hard bristle brushes may potentially damage O-ring, I now stick to using the painting brush only, and with diesel it's generally enough to remove the grime with my usage.

Also, got a first chip on my bike on the side of the rear seat, which was frustrating but I guess it's a matter of time given the terrible condition of my office parking. Taped over it with PVC and called it a day, hopefully the seal is tight enough to prevent rust and long term damage.

Have always braced the rain since getting the bike in April, but with the rain season coming up I think it's high time I get some nice disposable ponchos that will fit.

Changing my Rear Signal lights last saturday

I thought going to be PnP, 20 min easy job

manage to short the wiring and burned a fuse

China signal light didn't come with plastic sleeve at the connector and I didn't have electrical tape lol

a Ninja, right? ever consider a full system?

Same here, changing front and rear signal light... Burnt 2 fuse 😂

Yep, a 400. Not planning to do any mod.. like my stuff the stock pekat way. Actually I'm also saving up to maybe get a supercub someday, just to see which one I prefer.

I see

sent my bike for VC and ECU tuning remap, now it runs without the O2 lambda sensors. without it has pros and cons, but now I'm liking it

quicker throttle response (it's a ride by cable, not the modern ride by wire) and resolved some torque dip

This post has been edited by alexei: Sep 3 2024, 12:37 PM

serviced my Z650 since 9.9 got promotion. Changed oil, coolant, tighten & loctite the screws, & clean lube the chain.

what is ur mileage on your Z650? and are you in the whatsapp group? lol

Can I join WhatsApp group?

sent my scooter for suspension treatment - front cartridge kit and rear YSS shocks

I'm not in any whatsapp group. My bike baru 15k km

How much for those? I heard its a common thing anong xmax users to change the front forks and rear shocks

depends on budget...

This post has been edited by alexei: Sep 21 2024, 06:39 PM

Today I decided to wash my bike and aim to clean up my front sprocket

shows that if you didn't open up the sprocket cover and get in there with brush

the gunk grease won't come off

I had the same issue before, I thought oil leaking when I see some black droppings where I park.
Turns out to be grease and gunk that have been stuck in the front sprocket for years.
Had to pry them off with screwdriver. After that have to remind myself to clean the front sprocket regularly too.

I first try dish soap+water combo, feel it just wetting the gunk rather cleaning it

then with diesel to dissolve grease with chain brush to dislodge

soapy water again to remove diesel, then relube chain

lastly wd40 with paper towel to clean up the bike

chain lube gunk can remove with some kerosene, give it some time to soak, use something to soak it and then dislodge...

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