Okay, this entry is a long overdue one... Nevertheless, its still quite relevant.
So anyways, my buddy and I crossed the border just recently with the intention of fixing our lovely bikes. My suspension was in a bad state (this I can tell from the huge 'thud' I hear whenever I go over a hump) and my brakes were worn out (brake pedal needs to move approximately 20cm before brakes kick in). Safety is top priority and thus, I set out on this arduous journey. Vrooom vrooom went my Honda Wave!
The bike shop wasn't far from City Square. It is less than a kilometre away from the shopping centre and we were fortunate that the shop was rather empty except for a single Yamaha X-1 undergoing a thorough check. My buddy called up his mechanic and soon enough, after fixing his bike, the mechanic went on to mine.
I was quite shy at first having to ask so much to be done on a cheap Honda Wave. Its like doing up a Cherry QQ, adding Brembo brake discs, nitrous and stuff. heheh. But I soon opened up after the friendly mechanic suggested this setup and that setup and what is best for my bike. He doesn't seem to be a sneaky chap and I got the best suspension money can buy.
For RM130, I got myself : -
1) A pair of Showa Suspensions
2) Rear drum brake pads
3) Installation
The mechanic was quite attentive to my preferences. Told him I needed a suspension setup to support two people, but at the same time, not to make it so hard when I'm riding alone. So yeah, somehow he did it and I'm one happy biker!
And now, when I've got enough cash, I'll go back to fix the body. Got a quotation from the mechanic it costs some RM120. We'll see how it goes aite.
So anyways, my buddy and I crossed the border just recently with the intention of fixing our lovely bikes. My suspension was in a bad state (this I can tell from the huge 'thud' I hear whenever I go over a hump) and my brakes were worn out (brake pedal needs to move approximately 20cm before brakes kick in). Safety is top priority and thus, I set out on this arduous journey. Vrooom vrooom went my Honda Wave!
The bike shop wasn't far from City Square. It is less than a kilometre away from the shopping centre and we were fortunate that the shop was rather empty except for a single Yamaha X-1 undergoing a thorough check. My buddy called up his mechanic and soon enough, after fixing his bike, the mechanic went on to mine.
I was quite shy at first having to ask so much to be done on a cheap Honda Wave. Its like doing up a Cherry QQ, adding Brembo brake discs, nitrous and stuff. heheh. But I soon opened up after the friendly mechanic suggested this setup and that setup and what is best for my bike. He doesn't seem to be a sneaky chap and I got the best suspension money can buy.
The mechanic had to remove the rear tyres to get to the suspension brackets.
A rear end view of my bike with one suspension removed.
Not only the rear tyres were removed, he also had to remove the body.
The brake pads fall out as soon as the tyres were removed from the axle. The brake pad I was holding was insanely thin and I could see the shiny metal innards. The other pad wasn't that badly worn out though.
Dad always reminded me to check the sprockets. It looks okay... You can tell from the sharp teeth that looks like a peak. If the teeth looks like a plateau, time to change it.
For RM130, I got myself : -
1) A pair of Showa Suspensions
2) Rear drum brake pads
3) Installation
The mechanic was quite attentive to my preferences. Told him I needed a suspension setup to support two people, but at the same time, not to make it so hard when I'm riding alone. So yeah, somehow he did it and I'm one happy biker!
And now, when I've got enough cash, I'll go back to fix the body. Got a quotation from the mechanic it costs some RM120. We'll see how it goes aite.
1 comment:
Hi. May I know which shop you went to in JB to change your suspension? Thanks. sayhitojason@yahoo.com
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