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Sunday, April 24, 2016

Superbike Protocol : Reason Why You Should NOT Riding Motorcycle.


     

         Alright, I love riding with others. I do. Sometime, I encourage my friends even my wife to learn how to ride. Its joyful I tell you. But, things here, motorcycle are NOT MEANT FOR EVERYONE. Especially bike bikes. Most accident occurred because most people let the bike control them. The truth is, it's must be you control the bike. You control the speed, don't ride faster than you can stop. But this golden rule is not applied these days. Well, anyway, I suggest you don't try to ride if;
  1. Having Focusing Problem/Easily Distracted.


         Focus means keep all your head on the road. Day dreaming while riding could lead you into disaster. Even you are in relaxing ride using your cruiser, keep all your focus, and don't get distracted. But, still a few people having problem on focusing. They are easily distracted by their environments while riding. Failing on focusing on the road makes you not alert on incoming danger ahead. If you having this problem, I suggest go for yoga stay off the bike temporary.
  2. Having Balance Issue


        This skill can be learn, but the limit is on you. Let's say if you a short person, like 160 cm and below, I suggest you avoid riding 600 cc of touring bike. These kind of bike like Kawasaki Versys has really high ground clearance. It makes you having trouble to balance and control your bike in slow speed, especially off road. I suggest you take superbike instead where you can adjust the bike height.

  3. If You Need To Drunk/High


         Alright, this rule is very simple. If you planning on getting drunk tonite, stay off your bike. Riding in drunken condition or drug's influences may cause fatal crash. And these kind off fatal crashes are avoidable if you not riding on bike or car. Take a cab or ask a friend a ride to your home. A towed bike always can be return back to you. But A lost life won't...


  4. Thinking The Bike Make You Looking Instantly Cool


       Alright. People buy a superbike for reasons. Some of the are for daily transport. Some are for weekend ride. Some are for personal collection, or maybe some people buy a standard bike, done some mod, and sell it back with higher price. Why not? But If you buying a superbike makes you instantly look cool, I suggest you can forget about it. At the end you may disappointed. You may look cool of some people, but buy a bike not because you wanted just to look cool. Buy a bike of other reason, and don't try to be cool. You may fail doing so. Let the coolness come itself to you while you riding it.


  5. Anxiety/Trauma on Bike


        You may did involved on any incident, or person close to you did, or you watch it infront of you, that makes you too scare to hit the road. In this case, avoid riding. At least until the anxiety is gone, and you ready enough to get back on big bikes. Riding in trauma or anxiety condition make you unable in giving 100% focus on the road.





               The reality is every motorcycle accident gives all motorcycles and motorcyclists a black mark. If you show any signs you will become a statistic, I don't want you on a bike. Because I personally believe it isn't loud pipes that save lives, it's people caring about motorcyclists enough to be courteous to us on the road. So, stay safe, stay sharp!


Saturday, April 16, 2016

Demak Skyline GT 250


    Due to successful of previous model, the Skyline 200, now Demak launching latest model, the Skyline GT 250 and Dart DTX 250 (find more about Dart DTX 250 HERE). The face lift and design are very close to previous model, the Skyline 200. But, this comes with 250 cc engine, more horsepower, and Oil Cooling Engine System (Previous one are using air cooling). For more, let see the quick spec of this bike.

Specifications of SKYLINE GT 250 Motorcycle

DIMENSION
Overall Length 2020 mm
Overall Width 710 mm
Overall Height 1070 mm
Wheelbase 1340 mm
Min. Ground Clearance 150 mm
Seat Height 810mm
Kerb Weight 145 Kg


ENGINE And Transmission
Engine Type 4-Stroke, SOHC, Air & Oil Cooled Vertical Engine
No. of Cylinder 1
Cylinder Bore 66.5mm
Stroke 66.2mm
Displacement 250cc
Compression Ratio 9.0:1
Maximum Power 12kW /7500rpm
Maximum Torque 17N.m /6500rpm
Carburetor Shengwei PZ30
Air Cleaner Paper Core
Starter System Electric and Kick
Idle Speed 1500± 100rpm
Clutch Wet multi-plate type
Transmission & Gear Shift Pattern 6-speed (1 Down 5 Up)
Primary Reduction Ratio 3.091
Final Reduction Ratio 3.230
Gear Ratio of 1st gear 3.083
Gear Ratio of 2nd gear 2.063
Gear Ratio of 3rd gear 1.450
Gear Ratio of 4th gear 1.130
Gear Ratio of 5th gear 0.957
Gear Ratio of 6th gear 0.815
Drive Chain Zhenghe 520Hs-110 knobs



CHASSIS
Front Shock: Absorber Oil Damped Telescopic Fork
Rear Shock: Absorber Swing Arm Type Monoshock
Front Shock: Absorber Stroke 110.5mm
Steering Angle: (Left & Right) 44°
Front Brake: Disc Brake
Rear Brake: Disc Brake
Front Tyre Size: 110/70-17
Rear Tyre Size :130/70-17
Electrical
Ignition Type: C.D.I
Ignition Timing: 10°±1.5°@ rpm
Spark Plug: NGK
Battery: 12V9AH
Fuse: 15A-250v
Headlight: 12V 35/35W
Brake Light / Taillight: LED12V0.5 /0.8W
Turn Signal Light: LED 12V0.5 W



Capacity
Fuel Tank:  13.0 L
Front Fork Oil:  180 ml
Engine Oil: 1.3 L



          As you can see, the successful of Malaysia bike brings more R&D, and keep improving from time to time. TO me, these Malaysian bikes are ready to compete with others world brand bike on its class. Many people said this Skyline is a duplicate from a combination Kawasaki Z800 and Ducati Paniegale, but now we know there is originality on this Skyline. People don't call it Kawasaki anymore. They know that this is Skyline.More people know about this brand.

    To me,this is one of the best bike for starter. You can use it for both weekend ride or daily use. The maintenance are goo, fuel consumption not good as Yamaha Fz 150 / M-Slaz 150. But the price is good. You can get this bike with below Rm 10,000.00 budget. On mudah.my, the price featured are RM 9,688.00. Its introduced on March 2016, but took place at market on April 2016. Good luck, guys.


Demak Dart DXT 250


     Introducing the brand new Demak model; The Dart DXT 250. Unlike previous model of Skyline 200 this Dart DXT 250 are really close to KTM Duke 200. This model introduced late March 2016, and haven't placed in Malaysian Market yet. Unlike the, Skyline GT 250 also introduced at same time, but entered Malaysian Market on early April 2016. Maybe we should wait a bit more about this bike.

(Yupz, no doubt. This 10 L fuel tank really look like Duke 200)

Here we go for a specification of this Demak Skyline
  1. Dimension

    Overall Length               : 2010 mm
    Overall Width:               : 865 mm
    Overall Height:              : 1105 mm
    Wheelbase                     : 1360 mm
    Min. Ground Clearance   : 200 mm
    Seat Height                   : 785 mm
    Dry Weight                    : 133 Kg

  2. Engine

    Engine Type             : 4-Stroke, SOHC, Air & Oil Cooled Vertical Engine
    No. of Cylinder:       : 1
    Cylinder Bore           : 65.5 mm
    Stroke                     : 66.2 mm
    Displacement           : 250 cc
    Compression Ratio  : 9.0:1
    Maximum Power     : 12 Kw / 7500 rpm
    Maximum Torque    :17 N.m / 6000rpm
    Carburetor              : PZ30
    Air Cleaner             : Paper Core Filter type
    Starter:                  : Electric



  3. Transmission

    Clutch Wet                      : Multi-plate type
    Transmission and             : 6-speed (1 Down 5 Up)
    Gear Shift Pattern
    Primary Reduction Ratio   : 3.091
    Final Reduction Ratio       : 3.231
    Gear Ratio of 1st gear      : 3.083
    Gear Ratio of 2nd gear     : 2.063
    Gear Ratio of 3rd gear      : 1.450
    Gear Ratio of 4th gear      : 1.130
    Gear Ratio of 5th gear      : 0.957
    Drive Chain                      : 520#


  4. Chassis

    Front Shock Absorber                : Upside down Oil Damped Telescopic Fork
    Rear Shock Absorber                 : Swing Arm Type Monoshock
    Front Shock Absorber  Stroke    : 140 mm
    Steering Angle (Left & Right )   : 34°
    Front Brake                              : Disc Brake
    Rear Brake                               : Disc Brake
    Front Tyre Size                         : 110/70-17
    Rear Tyre Size                          : 150/60-17


  5. Electrical

    Ignition Type    : C.D.I
    Ignition Timing : 15±2 (1500r/min)
    Spark Plug        : NGK D8EA
    Battery             : 12V 9Ah
    Fuse                 : 10A
    Headlight         :  12V 35/55W
    Brake and Taillight  : 12V 21/5W
    Turn Signal Light     : 12V 10W


  6. Capacity

    Fuel Tank  :10 L
    Engine Oil :1300 ml
    Front Fork Oil :370 ml



           So far, previous model of Demak like DZM 200 and Skyline 200 give really good impression and very good sale. Even though this look a lot to Duke 200, but there is something inside this bike that you won't feel the same with others bike. Can't wait to see this bike hit the road.

Wednesday, April 13, 2016

RIDE: Santai Ride Lawas 2016


     One of my greatest regret is I din't manage to attend this big motor sport event. Too bad. And it took me at least 2 weeks gathering all information and photos about this event. But good thing, I still manage to post it.


  
          Alright, Lawas Santai Ride is one of Malaysian motor sport event for this year. And first for Sarawak Bike Week. Next bike week will be Miri Bike Week 2016. So for Santai Ride Lawas, event occurred at Dataran Hotel Seri Malaysia. All bikers are from Sarawak itself, and neighborhood Brunei and Sabah. More than 50 bikers joined to support this event.


Activities on Santai Ride Lawas 2016:
  1. Helmet Paling Ranggi (Most Haughty Helmet) 
  2. Most Creative Helmet (Full face, half-face, and 'kura-kura' helmet)
  3. The Loudest Honk
  4. The Loudest Exhaust
  5. The Rarest Motorcycle
  6. Slowest Motorcycle Race
  7. 'Tolak Motor Berpasangan' (Push Bike Pairing)
  8. Zumba Show
  9. And there is a Live Band from Brunei.











(This is Rick, he been here so if you want to read more click HERE )

Source:
  1. Borneo Post
  2. Lawas Santai Ride Official Page
  3. Skyliners Sabah Labuan