Riding Tips 2: Before Long Ride Tips

Small or big cc motorcycle, we all do love a long distance ride. Especially in group. But are we really sure our bike can take us to our destination? NO! We cannot guarantee. But we can try our best to make sure we can reach our destination without having much trouble. These are thing you should check before starting your long ride with your friends.

1. ENGINE OIL.

     This is the most important thing on your bike. It is like a blood on any motorcycle. The lubricant prevents metal hits metal, like piston hits engine block. A dry engine oil can cause you expensive damages.

Also Read: Changing Your Engine Oil

2. BRAKE SYSTEM

      Braking is not just reducing speed or stopping your bike, but it also the main key for you from getting crash. Even you cannot guarantee the bike can avoid you from hitting something, but a good braking system can reduce the impact force, and not just save your life, but also preventing you from serious injury.
      So please double check your brake pads, and brake fluids. The fluids also has to be compete with your brake system. Don't mix DOT 3 and DOT 4.

Also Read: Understanding Motorcycle Rake and Trail

3. TIRE

(Tire that suitable for most asphalt surfaces)

     Beside brakes, you life also depends on tire. Make sure you wear good type of tire for your bike. And make sure you understand your tires function. Usually a track performance tires (Semi Slick Type) are not suitable on heavy rain. But if you use normal tires are good enough. There are speed limit each tire, make sure you not exceed it. NEVER USE WORN OUT TIRE.

(Semi slick performance tire that has stronger grip but has no control during heavy rains.) 

4. CHAIN

    Chain is easy to maintain and monitor, but often forgotten by us. Chain moves our bike. So broken chain in the middle of road can lead you into disaster. Not just your ride program is interrupted, but you also have to spend some money for towing. Otherwise, you have to push your bike into nearest workshop. Service your chain using chain lube regularly.

Also Read : DIY Chain Service

5. CABLE

    Just make sure cables for throttle, clutch and brake are fully functional. Cables acts as respond for anything for your ride (eg. increasing/reducing speed and changing gear). Usually cable failure can be detected before you starting your ride. So if you notice something wrong with your bike, don't ride until you fix your cables.

6. LIGHTS

   Lights are important for other people noticing that your are 'exist' on the road. Yes, there are lots of dumb people who are not paying attention to you. Headlamp can sure them aware that you are around them. Your tail lamp are for telling people behind you that you are braking and slowing down. Signal lamp also important but still you need to use your hand as signal as motorcycle's signal are not clearly visible especially on daylight.

Also Read: Safe Tips

7. PETROL

   Especially for those who has not or not working fuel indicator, you need to full tank everytimg you start a long ride. and if it is your first time going to the place, make sure you fill every stop at petrol pump. You might don't want troubling your friends 'foot-pushing' you and your bike to nearest petrol pump.

Also read: Riding Tips
   

Naza N5R Special Edition Review

    Launched last year, Naza N5R shows great sales of their recent breed, the Naza N5R. N5R and N5R SE considered cheapest full fairing bike for 2016. And today, a review from direct owner, MR. Naqip Ahmad , about his Naza N5R SE, the bike that he just own for few months.

      Based on his own review, he says that this is a bike can suitable for daily use, as it has better fuel consumption and easy to maintain.  But like previous version of Naza, this bike also encounters few sensor problems.

         

         Size of this bike is quite small makes her suitable for petite rider. The black matte stripe red makes her looks more sporty and the dual headlamp makes her looks like classy superbike. The top he can get while riding this is 155 kph.

    See also : NAZA N5R (Cheapest Full Fairing Bike)

          Thanks to Naqip Ahmad, he gives us the Pros and Cons about this bike, which is really helpful for those whoever considering purchasing this bike.

PRO:

1. Good top speed for 250cc single cylinder (155 kph).
2. Good fuel consumption (RM100 total from JB to Perlis and back to JB)
3. SE variant comes with aftermarket exhaust, Preformance Exhaust System.
4. Superlight chassis makes it easier to control especially on heavy traffic jammed.
5. Nice and sporty look.
6. Comfortable seat for both short and long distance ride.
7. Until Modenas RC200 introduced, Naza N5R is the cheapest full fairing bike.

CON:

1. Sensor problem. Engine shut down suddenly.
2. Stock tires are very slippery.
3. He encounters problem switching to N gear. Have to shut down the engine just to free gear. (Solved: Adjusting cable clutch will do)
4. Can feel vibration while reaching top speed.
5. Rear signal lamp already has moist.
6. Brake light won't activate if you hit the brake on foot pedal.
7. Another problems he encountered recently: When you stopped in first gear,  you have to hold the brake as well even when you are pulling the clutch, otherwise bike will move like the throttle twisted. 

           Conclusion here, Naza N5R SE is one of wonderful starter bike. She has problems somehow but this is a new bike compared to Kawasaki or Yamaha. This is your bike when you look for cheap and sporty bike as your first bike.  Easy to handle, easy to maintain, and easy to look cool while you riding it.

Modenas V15 2017 Malaysian New Age Classic Cruiser

            The launch of the 2017 Modenas V15 at RM5,989 is not a new segment for Modenas, a role having previously been filled by the Jaguh. In this case, the V15 is the third of Modenas’ new full-size motorcycle trio in collaboration with Bajaj Auto of India, a classically-styled cruiser.

Read also:

Modenas RC200 andModenas NS200

        Carrying a 149.5 cc, twin-sprk air-cooled single-cylinder DTS-i power plant, the Modenas V15 puts out a claimed 12 PS at 7,500 rpm and 13 Nm of torque at 5,500 rpm. With a kerb weight of 136 kg, the V15 is designed for the urban commuter market, a role it performs in India and 75 other countries around the world.

     Braking is with a 240 mm brake disc in front and a 130 mm disc at the rear, and fuel is carried in a 13-litre tank. Features on the Modenas V15 are LED tail lights and a single-seat cowl that is easily removable.

(As you can see, she fits with petite ride)

          The Modenas V15 comes in White/Red and Black/Red, and is available from selected authorised Modenas dealers in the Klang Valley, with roll-out nationwide within the week. Assembly for the V15, as well as the Modenas Pulsar NS200 and RS200, is at Modenas’ assembly plant in Gurun, Kedah.

Black as alternate color.

2017 Ducati Multistrada 950 (RM85,900)

   

        July. A month for Ducati releasing her 2017 bikes. Like it said on 24-28 March at One Utama shopping mall, Ducati will be lunching Multisrada (950cc),M and Monster (787cc). Previously. the Multistrada is the latest addition to Ducati’s dual-purpose sport-touring range, the Multistrada 1200, priced from RM114,999.

         Launched at the EICMA show in Milan, Italy, in 2016, the Multistrada 950 carries a 937 cc Testastretta 11, liquid-cooled, V-twin engine that produces 113 hp at 9,000 rpm and 96.2 Nm of torque at 7,750 rpm. Following the design of the Multistrada 1200 closely, the Multistrada 950 is lighter than its big sister at 229 kg compared to 239 kg.

        It also comes with an 840 mm seat height, with 820 and 860 mm seats available as options, compared to the standard 825 to 845 mm adjustable unit on the 1200. Standard on the 950 is power and riding modes, and the Ducati Safety Pack which provides ABS and traction control.

      Similar to the Multistrada 1200, the Multistrada 950 gets a KYB 48 mm fully adjustable upside-down fork in front, and a fully adjustable Sachs monoshock unit at the back with remote spring preload adjustment. Omitted from the 950 is cornering ABS, with braking done with a pair of 320 mm semi-floating discs in front clamped by Brembo Monobloc four-piston callipers and a single 265 mm disc at the back.

             Rolling on a 19-inch hoop in front, and a 17-incher in the rear, the Multistrada 950 is designed with long-range touring in mind. This is borne out by the 20-litre fuel tank, and 170 mm of suspension travel with a ground clearance of 183.5 mm.

 

         Additionally, the 2017 Ducati Monster 797, a return to the Monster’s roots of an air-cooled, V-twin hooligan street bike, will be on display at the Ducati Malaysia showroom at Naza World Automall in Petaling Jaya. The Monster 797 is priced between RM55,900 for the red and black colour schemes, while the white version will set you back RM56,900.

       All prices for the 2017 Ducati Multistrada 950 and Ducati Monster 797 include GST, but exclude registration, insurance and road tax. The Ducati Smart Service two-year parts service and lubricants package is included in the purchase price of every 2017 model Ducati.

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