Types of Dragstar in Singapore

There are currently 3 types of 400cc Dragstar available in the market, Dragstar Custom, Dragstar Classic (version 2000) and Dragstar Classic (2002 above)

Dragstar Custom ..The looks is quite similar to Shadow Slasher, normally we can find on the road is orange color... shorter tail..

Dragstar Classic (2000)Normally can find on the road are with combination of 2 colours, grey and black or red and white, blue and grey. Duck Tail. Engine cover is chrome.

Dragstar Classic (2002)Normally can find on the road one are black color. Only different from 2000 is using the Floor Board, digital speedometer, matt black engine cover

Dragstar Classic (2004)Similar with 2002 version, only difference is the engine cover is chrome.

My opinion after riding for 1 year:
-outstanding looks and rare on the road,
Quiet and smooth even at high speed,
less maintainence needed, only periodically changing of engine oil, oil filter, shaft oil and etc, Stable....Quite hard to e-brake during raining day,
polish until siao,
original accessory expensive,
dun spoilt your shaft...

Here the detail technical spec for Dragstar Classic

Engine and transmission
Displacement: 399.00 ccm (24.35 cubic inches)
Engine type: V2 Stroke: 4
Power: 32.00 HP (23.4 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Torque: 32.00 Nm (3.3 kgf-m or 23.6 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
Compression: 9.7:1
Bore x stroke: 68.0 x 55.0 mm (2.7 x 2.2 inches)
Fuel system: Carburettor Valves per cylinder: 2
Fuel control: SOHC
Cooling system: Air
Gearbox: 5-speed

Transmission type
final drive: Shaft drive (cardan)

Physical measures
Dry weight: 224.0 kg (493.8 pounds)
Seat height: 710 mm (28.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Wheelbase: 1,625 mm (64.0 inches)
Overall length: 2,450 mm (96.5 inches)
Overall width: 930 mm (36.6 inches)
Overall height: 1,105 mm (43.5 inches)
Ground clearance: 145 mm (5.7 inches)

Chassis and dimensions
Front tyre dimensions: 130/90-16 67S
Rear tyre dimensions: 170/80-15 M/C 77S
Front brakes: Single disc
Rear brakes: Expanding brake Speed and acceleration
Power/weight ratio: 0.1429 HP/kg

Other specifications
Fuel capacity: 15.00 litres (3.96 gallons)

2007 Honda CBR600RR Intro Report

A quick show of hands; how many of you out there have owned a CBR600?
When that question was put to a crowd of journalists waiting to get out on the racetrack on the new Honda CBR600 at the Barber Motorsports complex in Birmingham, Alabama last week, nearly everybody thrust their hand in the air, me included. I've owned several of these machines, from a lightly-raced 1993 F2 model to a pair of salvage-titled F4is that I re-assembled for immoral purposes. All my friends have had at least one, and the plastic-encased machines seem almost an inch shorter than before -- although 2.7mm of trail is added to keep things stable.

That's the old radiator on the bottom, giving you some idea of how compact the new bike is. The old bike was hardly a pig.

The swingarm pivot is moved upwards 5mm to heighten the effect of a fashionably longer swingarm.

A smaller chassis will need a smaller motor, right? Honda knows this, and the motor has been totally re-designed from the bottom up. The crank is a whopping two pounds lighter, and it's connected to nutless con-rods that are also lighter. The slipper-type pistons are 3.5 percent lighter too, while producing a slightly-higher compression ratio (12.2:1 from 12.0:1).
A lighter crank and lighter con-rods means lighter -- and smaller -- everything else, so the entire package -- capped off with 11-ounce lighter magnesium valve covers -- measures up as 27.5mm shorter than the 2006, all the while making more power and torque and weighing in at 3.7 pounds less.

"The clutch is lighter, smaller and stronger, and the transmission gets closer ratios and a redesign to reduce driveline lash."

Engine improvements don't stop there. We didn't complain about last year's clutch or transmission, but Honda improved them anyway. The clutch is lighter, smaller and stronger, and the transmission gets closer ratios and a redesign to reduce driveline lash. There's also a new gadget called the Intake Air Control Valve (IACV), which smoothes throttle response, avoiding the jerky fuel injection-induced response some other motorcycles are cursed with.
The airbox -- which now sucks air through a hole in the front of the frame like the RC-51 -- gains seven percent of additional capacity, and the radiator is 40mm narrower, but 34.2mm taller so not too much frontal area is lost. The exhaust now has titanium baffles; they could have put that bling-bling on display like some OEMs do, but they put it inside where it would do the most good.

Too bad 90 percent of them will get sold on eBay for $30. Maybe Honda can buy them back and recycle them. It would make a great flask (please send royalty checks to MO).
"The tires stuck to the track like a remora with separation anxiety."

Suspension and brakes are standard, if effective, fare. In front, a fully-adjustable (except for high-speed settings) 41mm inverted fork and four-piston radial-mount calipers get the job done, (although Toland said the new braking components offer more sensitivity) and in the rear the Honda Unit Pro-Link is bolted to the three-way-adjustable shock. The Unit Pro Link shock linkage is GP-tech for the street; it isolates the suspension almost totally from the frame to ensure the smoothest possible ride.

A Honda Electronic Steering Damper (HESD) that's half the size (and 20 percent lighter) of last year's damper keeps the compact chassis -- with a steeper rake than the old machine's -- under control by adjusting damping force according to speed.

To wrap up the package, the Honda stylists added a thicker seat (although it's roadcourse as a DOT race tire on dry pavement would be. I say "probably" because I didn't want to be that guy who pushed it too hard in the rain and crunched a brand-new bike: I was happy at an 8/10ths pace.

The increased traction meant I could settle down and really get a feel for the machine's suspension, braking and other qualities. With a team of Honda technicians on hand to ensure a perfect set-up, the suspension felt spot-on, even though they misunderestimated my weight by 20 pounds. Although the track is very smooth, there are some pavement ripples in one high-speed braking zone (thanks, Grand Am cars!) that translated into some choppiness, but I imagine any motorcycle would get bounced around there.Accelerating off of Turn Six down the back straight, the front end gets light but the HESD damper works fine and there's no drama.

If you think Gabe's some kind of hero, be informed that those vertical stripes on the pavement aren't slippery tar strips, but a special, grippy compound the paving contractors used at Barber.
The brakes are very good, with solid feel and enough power for two-finger braking in most situations, but you can still feel those rubber lines mush and bulge. [Editor's note: Honda responded by saying that my test unit must have needed a brake bleeding; they don't think that should have happened] I've mentioned this to Honda before, but seriously, would it kill you guys to put stainless lines in there? Triumph can do it and their middleweight bike -- which they produce in far smaller numbers -- is $500 less.

"A ride on the 2006 600RR illustrates just how good the new bike is."
The 2006 was no slouch; we called it "an incredible-handling, balanced bike that has enough power to win races with a competent rider aboard". The RR always endears itself to riders by virtue of its solid, smooth, precise feel that gives the rider total confidence. But compared to this 2007, the '06 feels top-heavy and slow, with marked vibration and slightly-sloppy shifting and driveline lash. It's also less comfortable, with a harder seat and lower bars. The top-heaviness must be due to the 18 pounds the '07 has lost, and the more-precise transmission feels noticeably better as well.

Back on the 2007, I have more confidence than ever, even though the rain is heavier than it was at lunchtime and there are little puddles forming in some of the turns and a small stream in one spot. No matter; I can rail through the apexes with these tires, using the brakes and snapping into turns as if it were an 80-degree day at Buttonwillow.

A lot of that is thanks to the tires, but the CBR is still a bike that imparts great confidence to a rider, regardless of skill or road condition. If Honda does one thing well, it is imparting a consistent feel to a product over years, if not decades, even while a product improves and changes beyond recognition.

The CBR600RR is an improved product, but it's still unmistakable as the heir to the CBR F-series crown. It's a balance of high performance, excellent handling and an ease-of-use that will endear it to newbies and champion-level roadracers alike. At $9499, it's spendy for a 600, but the price isn't completely out of line with the rest of the class and the value is there, if not glaringly obvious.

Is it good enough to beat the pumped-up R6, the hot new ZX-6R or the transcendent Triumph 675? I can't say it will beat them outright, nor can I say it will be roundly defeated, as riding one bike around a smooth racetrack is a poor way to compare it to its classmates. However, I do know the Honda will have a much better showing than last year, which should make for an exciting middleweight comparison. Stay tuned.

Yamaha XJ 900 S Diversion

General information

Model: Yamaha XJ 900 S Diversion

Year: 2002

Category: Sport touring Engine/transmission

Displacement: 892.00 ccm (54.43 cubic inches)

Engine type: In-line 4

Stroke: 4 HP (kW): 89.50 (65.3) @ 8250

Torque - Nm (kgf-m / ft.lbs): 83.30 (8.5 / 61.4) @ 7000

Compression: 10.0:1

Bore x stroke: 68.5 x 60.5 mm (2.7 x 2.4 inches)

Fuel control: DOHC

Cooling system: Air

Starter system / ignition: Electronic Physical measures

Weight (dry): 239.0 kg (526.9 pounds)

Seat height (if adjustable, lowest setting): 795 mm (31.3 inches)

Wheelbase: 1,505 mm (59.3 inches)

Overall length: 2,230 mm (87.8 inches)

Overall width: 750 mm (29.5 inches)

Overall height: 1,300 mm (51.2 inches)

Ground clearance: 130 mm (5.1 inches)

Chassis/dimensions Front suspension travel: 140 mm (5.5 inches)

Rear suspension travel: 110 mm (4.3 inches)

Front tyre dimensions: 120/70-17 58V

Rear tyre dimensions: 130/70-18 63H

Front brake(s): Dual disc

Front brake(s) diameter: 320 mm (12.6 inches)

Rear brake(s): Single disc

Rear brake(s) diameter: 245 mm (9.6 inches)

Contacts for Authenticate Parts and Accessories

Hyosung
Hiap Aik Trading Co Pte Ltd 286 Macpherson Road Singapore 348609
Tel: 67489940/67489464

Daelim
Choong Kok Agency Pte Ltd 79 Kaki Buki Ave 1 Shun Li Industrial Park
Tel: 67485455

Kawasaki
Evershine Auto. 176, Sin Ming Drive, #01-21/22,
Tel: 64535009, 64531237

Yamaha
Hong Leong Corporation Ltd. 178 Paya Lebar Road, #01-01/02, Singapore 409030.
Tel: 6749 0588

Honda
Boon Siew Singapore Pte Ltd. 75 Bukit Timah Road, #01-01.
Tel: 63384762

Suzuki
Guan Hoe Cheong Trading Co. 1110 Serangoon Road.
Tel: 62923737, 62916664.

Suzuki
K.S. Motorcycles Co. 127, Jalan Besar, Singapore 208845.
Tel: 6294 0392/9316.

Truimph
Mah Pte Ltd, 1179 Serangoon Road, Singapore 328232.
Tel: 62998620, 62956393

Motor Guzzi
Mah Pte Ltd, 1179 Serangoon Road, Singapore 328232.
Tel: 62998620, 62956393

BMW
Performance Motors Ltd. 280 Kampong Arang Road.
Tel: 63401819

Harley Davidson
Harley-Davidson of Singapore (1994) Pte Ltd. 253 Alexandra Road, #01-04.
Tel: 64750123

Guide to Buy & Sell 2nd Hand Bike

So you have taken your first step towards buying a used bike:
Your reasons can be many:
1:You cannot afford to buy a 1st hand vehicle
2:You do not want to spend a bomb on a new vehicle as you need it for a short duration
3:You want a 2nd vehicle to be used sparingly, over short distances for communting.

Whatever it may be might be, be ready to accept one truth, finding a good used vehicle needs utmost attention and a strong will.Attention, because even a small thing that your eye misses can make you shell out cash later

Will beacause if a deal seems too good to be true,then it might be just that.

Start the inspection with papers, make sure you inspect that the vehicle has how many transfer count before. Many a times people finalise a deal (moneywise) only to find out later that the vehicle has changed hands Numerous times!Surely, its always good to buy vehicle with minimal transfer count, ideally zero.

Next best thing to look for will be the servicing/repair history. Ideally it will be good if the owner keep a full track of servicingrecord that the bike undergo. If the owner has one then it means that the guy has taken care of the veh when he bought it and has been a good user.It is not fool-proof but then,nothing is.

Now lets get to the technicals,
1)Check level of engine oil. If correct and oil quality is good, then itmeans the previous owner has looked after the bike properly.

2)Check for leaks of oil from crank-case, front forks(shock-ups for the common man) and ENGINE SEALS.

3Check spokes of both wheels. See if any are missing. Also hold spoke by hand and tug hard to see if any are loose. Though tightening spokes is an easy, simple and quick job, loose spokes show lack of attention on the part of previous owner. Make a note of it. [Not applicable for phantom, but will be an addition knowledge ]

4) Take the bike off-stand and roll it front-back with gear in neutral.. Listen for sounds. There should be no sound. Now put the bike in each gear one-by-one, and do front-back with clutch pressed. Should be no sound. This is for knowing more about the gear box and clutchplates.

5) Have a look at the chain and chain sprocket,mainly the teeth. THey are an important part.Average and power(pickup) depend heavily on the chain.If the chain has rust then insist on getting it replaced.I mean the whole chain set alongwith chain sprocket. (a new set can set you back by SGD $120 - $160).

6)The date of battery purchase is important.Ideally the battery should be less than two years old,if more then insist on a new one as the batteries have only 1 year warranty.

7) Both indicators and all switches should be working and all wiring and wire joints should be firm and insulation and cable joints at the bend should be in place..

8)Check for bend on handle and also move your hand along the fuel tank to feel the surface.If it is bumpy it might have undergone denting and painting job.

9 Put bike on main stand with rear wheel not touching the ground. Ask the owner to start the bike, and put it in second gear and raise engine. The wheel will turn. Sit on the ground, straight behind the rear wheel and look at it turning. Watch turning tyre carefully. If there is any rim bend or wobble, it will become immediately apparent. Point it out to the owner. Do the same with front wheel. You will have to turn it by hand. Turn it as hard and fast as you can. Faster the wheel truns, easier and more pronounced the bend or wobble and will be easier to identify.Make sure to look at the quality of the tyres as well...quite important.

10)Point out shortcomings reasonably.Its your money that is at stake.If the bike is bad then criticize but if it is good then make sure you appreciate it as well.

2008 Harley-Davidson XL 883 Sportster 883

This most-affordable Harley-Davidson model offers the distinctive sound and performance of American V-Twin power in a package that's narrow and easy to handle. From the classic "peanut" fuel tank to the chrome Staggered Shorty Dual exhaust, the XL 883 maintains Sportster tradition.

New on Sportster for 2008
New Graphics: New tank graphics are featured on the XL 883, XL 883 Low, XL 883C Custom, XL 1200R Roadster and XL 1200C Custom.
105th Anniversary Edition: A limited-edition, serialized XL 1200C Custom 105th Anniversary Edition and XL 1200L Low 105th Anniversary Edition will be available in 2008 (see separate release for details on the 105th Anniversary package).

FEATURES:
XL 883 Sportster 883 features:
Rubber-mounted XL Evolution 883cc engine Silver powder-coated engine with polished treatment NEW tank graphics Silver 13-Spoke Cast Aluminum wheels, 19-inch front / 16-inch rear Low-rise handlebar Sportster Classic solo seat Chrome Staggered Shorty Dual exhaust Mid-mount foot controls Classic 3.3-gallon fuel tank Optional Smart Security System

SPECIFICATIONS:

2008 harley-davidson® specifications1 sportster®

DIMENSIONS

Length 90.10 in. (2288.54 mm)

Overall Width 32.70 in. (830.58 mm)

Overall Height 45.70 in. (1160.78 mm)

Seat Height:• Laden2 27.30 in. (693.42 mm)• Unladen 29.30 in. (744.22 mm)

Ground Clearance 5.60 in. (142.24 mm)

Rake (steering head) 29.6°Fork Angle 29.6°Trail 4.60 in. (116.84 mm)

Wheelbase 60 in. (1524 mm)

Tires (Dunlop® Harley-Davidson® Series, blackwall):• Front – D401F 100/90-19 57H

• Rear – D401 150/80B16 71H

Fuel Capacity (warning light at approximately 0.80 gal.) 3.3 gal. (12.49 L)Oil Capacity (w/filter) 3.60 qts. (3.41 L)

Transmission Capacity 1 qts. (0.95 L)

Weight:• As Shipped 563 lbs. (255.37 kg)• In Running Order 583 lbs. (264.44 kg)• Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 1000 lbs. (453.59 kg)Gross Axle Weight Rating:• Front 335 lbs. (151.95 kg)• Rear 665 lbs. (301.64 kg)

ENGINE

Engine3 Air-cooled, Evolution®Valves Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic,self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinderBore x Stroke 3 in. (76.20 mm) x 3.81 in. (96.77 mm)

Displacement3 53.86 cu. in. (883 cu. cm)

Compression Ratio 8.9:1

Fuel System4 Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)Air Cleaner Paper cartridge typeLubrication System Dry-sump

DRIVETRAIN

Primary Drive Chain, 57/34 ratio

Final Drive Belt, 68/28 ratio

Clutch 9-plate, wet

Transmission 5-speed

Gear Ratios (overall): U.S. HDI JPN1st 10.782 10.782 10.7822nd 7.702 7.702 7.7023rd 5.728 5.728 5.7284th 4.748 4.748 4.7485th 4.071 4.071 4.071

CHASIS

Frame Mild steel, tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions

Swing Arm Mild steel, rectangular tube sections, stamped junctions; MIG welded

Front Forks 39 mm

Rear Shocks Coil-over; preload dual-adjustable

Wheels5• Front Silver, 13-Spoke Cast Aluminum19 in. x 2.15 in. (482.60 mm x 54.61 mm)• Rear Silver, 13-Spoke Cast Aluminum16 in. x 3 in. (406.40 mm x 76.20 mm)

Brakes:• Caliper Type Dual-piston front, single-piston rear• Rotor Type (diameter x width): Patented, uniform expansion rotors• Front 11.50 in. x .20 in. (292.10 mm x 5.08 mm)• Rear 11.50 in. x .23 in. (292.10 mm x 5.84 mm)

Suspension Travel:• Front Wheel 5.69 in. (144.53 mm)• Rear Wheel 3.63 in. (92.20 mm)

PERFORMANCE

Engine Torque6 (per SAE J1349):• North America 55 ft. lbs. @ 3500 rpm (74.58 NM @ 3500 rpm)• World 53 ft. lbs. @ 4500 rpm (71.87 NM @ 4500 rpm)• Japan 48 ft. lbs. @ 3500 rpm (65.09 NM @ 3500 rpm)

Lean Angle (per SAE J1168): Right: 32° Left: 32°Fuel Economy7(EPA urban/highway test): 45/60 mpg (5.23/3.92 L /100 km)

ELECTRIC

Battery Sealed, maintenance-free, 12V, 12-amp/hour, 200 cca(per Battery Council International Rating)

Charging Single-Phase, 30-amp system(357W @ 13.5V, 2000 rpm, 405W max power @ 13.5V)Starting 1.2 kW electric with solenoid shift starter motor engagement

Lights (as per country regulation):• Headlamp (quartz halogen) 55-watt low beam, 60-watt high beam• Tail/Stop Lights 8W/28W (5W/21W)• Turn Signal Lights 28W (21W) self-canceling• Indicator Lamps High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals,engine diagnostics, low fuel warnings,security system8 (optional)

STYLING/CONVENIENCE

Engine Trim Silver powder-coated engine with polished treatment covers

Exhaust System Chrome, staggered shorty exhaust with dual mufflers

Fenders and Supports• Front Sport fender with painted brace supports• Rear Full coverage fender with chrome supports

Foot Supports and Controls• Rider Mid-mounted footpegs with brake & shift levers

Handlebar Style Stainless steel, low-riseSeat Type and Style One-piece, solo Sportster® classicFork Lock Common with ignition key

Hazard Warning Integrated into turn signal controls

Smart Security System Next-generation hands-free security fob;operates based on proximity to vehicle

COLORS

10Vivid Black, Pacific Blue Pearl