tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6713942317655231769Fri, 30 Aug 2024 10:54:04 +0000TipsRamblingAncillary ProductsSuspensionbatteryBrakesCableChainDisc BrakesMoney MakingRidesSpark PlugTyreexhaust pipesWe are Malaysian Riders !!http://jonathandave.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (God-Fate`)Blogger26125en-usnoWe are Malaysian Riders !!noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6713942317655231769.post-3086651309501348328Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:36:00 +00002008-09-01T12:39:19.868+08:00RamblingWas suppose to post this Merdeka topic yesterday 31/08/08 but oh well, seems that i miss my dead line. So how was ure Merdeka day celebration a.k.a Malaysian National Day celebration? I find that it is a bit dull this year as the Muslims are having their last day of eating (sahur in few hours after midnight celebration) Howdy to all Malaya Bikers !! There are some groups which is "certified http://jonathandave.blogspot.com/2008/09/51st-malaysian-independence.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (God-Fate`)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6713942317655231769.post-7203910961126330998Sun, 13 Apr 2008 09:47:00 +00002008-04-13T18:39:44.805+08:00RamblingEver wonder what is the use of Sign boards? Are you familiar with these few ?~Im very very sure that 99.9% Malaysians have seen these sign and understand what it mean. But still, there is tons of bike riders which is still blind , stupid , "folow what people do lah" and hell of a crap in their mind. Why im saying these? Ok, for an example, majority "normal" bike riders do when they are looking http://jonathandave.blogspot.com/2008/04/malaysian-is-stingy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (God-Fate`)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6713942317655231769.post-7231890511625148329Sun, 13 Apr 2008 03:54:00 +00002008-04-13T11:58:09.665+08:00RamblingTipsYes, indeed! Buying used motorcycle parts are a great way for you to save money and keep your bike going splendidly. There are just some pointers or guidelines for you to remember once you have decided that your budget leaves you little choice between brand new and used motorcycle parts. By following several general guidelines, you could still acquire used motorcycle parts that are in tip top http://jonathandave.blogspot.com/2008/04/saving-cost-on-2nd-parts.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (God-Fate`)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6713942317655231769.post-4525737239035059479Wed, 09 Apr 2008 07:11:00 +00002008-04-09T15:19:24.912+08:00TipsI know there are some newbies to this bikers world. So this guide by James Hunaban is gonna help you to this Basic of maintaining a motorbike.Here we have a few things you should check on your motorcycle on a regular basis. I assume you have a handbook with the specs for your bike, if not, go get one. You may be able to find some data for your particular motorcycle on the net. You can also pick http://jonathandave.blogspot.com/2008/04/motorcycle-maintenance.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (God-Fate`)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6713942317655231769.post-3158592237993881120Wed, 09 Apr 2008 06:48:00 +00002008-04-09T14:51:32.980+08:00SuspensionHello Guys.. want to fiddle with the suspension on your track bike?Firstly, check your tyre pressures and make sure they're spot-on. Then identify whether you want to alter your suspension at all. If the bike feels fine, then don't touch it. But, if you want to make some changes then this guide should help you identify what adjusters do what and how they affect your bike. The rule is to set up http://jonathandave.blogspot.com/2008/04/forks-for-suspension.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (God-Fate`)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6713942317655231769.post-780384947561683117Sun, 06 Apr 2008 23:02:00 +00002008-04-07T07:05:41.988+08:00batteryTipsBy and large, modern motorcycle batteries are paragons of reliability, particularly when compared with those we had that not too long before them. That being said, they do require some minimal, periodic maintenance.As a rule of thumb, most motorcycle manufacturers recommend a routine battery inspection and service at roughly 2500-mile intervals, while most battery manufacturers recommend taking ahttp://jonathandave.blogspot.com/2008/04/motorcycle-battery-maintenance.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (God-Fate`)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6713942317655231769.post-8647995202915012870Sun, 06 Apr 2008 22:35:00 +00002008-04-07T06:39:38.730+08:00RamblingHello and welcome to the readers of this blog Malaysian MotorbikesI have receive numerous of complaints regarding my RSS feed. Majority of my readers seems to have problem in subscribing to my "MalaysianMotorbikes" blog. Im sorry. It seems like my RSS feed is having some technical problem which i need to delete and make a new Feed. Sadly, all my loyal readers got deleted too. Well, ive just got http://jonathandave.blogspot.com/2008/04/my-appology.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (God-Fate`)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6713942317655231769.post-4849624495952666266Sat, 05 Apr 2008 12:32:00 +00002008-04-05T21:45:21.800+08:00RamblingMalaysian Bikers community Forum Calling all Malaysian to the Malaysian Bikers Community. Discuss anything range from the head till the tip of the toes of your rides. Yes this is the special invitation for you.What they have here is a buy and sell bikes around Malaysia, spare parts/accessories discussion, whats new on latest model for bikers and its basically a bank of information about various http://jonathandave.blogspot.com/2008/04/community.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (God-Fate`)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6713942317655231769.post-7839111137339230340Sat, 05 Apr 2008 11:45:00 +00002008-04-05T19:49:56.933+08:00RamblingLabanon, a 17 year old Malaysian boy, has successfully made RM10,000 (USD3,083) online in a month. Most of the income generated from an ebook he published. Other income is from his freelance design projects.This is a truly “Malaysia Boleh!” story. While friends are still getting pocket money from their parents, Labanon is probably earning more than his parents! Eventhough the ebook sales will http://jonathandave.blogspot.com/2008/04/malaysian-boy-age-17-is-making-rm-10k.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (God-Fate`)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6713942317655231769.post-5195793009378014362Sat, 05 Apr 2008 10:28:00 +00002008-04-05T19:07:05.152+08:00TipsTyreTread on motorcycle tires has everything to do with the circumstances you’ll be driving in most. A treadles racing slick is made to stick your bike to the road with a maximum surface gripping the asphalt. However in wet conditions a slick is useless and tread is need to deal with the water on the road. An offroad tire will have a very high tread for the different muddy circumstance it might meet.http://jonathandave.blogspot.com/2008/04/tyre.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (God-Fate`)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6713942317655231769.post-6162314766813253239Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:56:00 +00002008-04-05T05:00:28.409+08:00Spark PlugAs befits one of the most vital parts of your vehicle's engine, your spark plugs require replacement every 24 months or 30,000 miles to maintain optimal fuel economy and engine performance. You can save some money by doing it yourself.The interval varies depending on your vehicle’s make and model. A vehicle equipped with the newer platinum-tipped spark plugs can go as far as 100,000 miles before http://jonathandave.blogspot.com/2008/04/how-to-change-spark-plug.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (God-Fate`)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6713942317655231769.post-8625551272303037093Fri, 04 Apr 2008 13:35:00 +00002008-04-05T03:38:08.758+08:00exhaust pipesMessing around with the motorcycle exhaust pipes is done by many riders (incl. myself) and can have huge influence on the motorcycle riding ability. Sound is one of the major things influenced but often this has direct influence on emission regulation also. Plus watch out that you don’t negatively influence the performance (especially on two stroke engines where combustion and exhaust are often http://jonathandave.blogspot.com/2008/04/exhaust-pipes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (God-Fate`)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6713942317655231769.post-5812138839768272856Thu, 03 Apr 2008 17:14:00 +00002008-04-04T02:37:22.609+08:00RamblingWell i will be going on a vacation to terengganu this 7 and 8 april. Hell yeah ! gettin my mind freed up from those heavy load of work at the airport. Geez, hope i can be on a vacation 24/7 heheh~ Ima go check out what teens at terengganu a doing with their bikes. Hope i found any pimp rides.^^<!--google_ad_client = "pub-4141674189104767";/* 120x240, created 4/3/08 */google_ad_slot = "5329838677"http://jonathandave.blogspot.com/2008/04/going-on-vacation-terrenganu.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (God-Fate`)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6713942317655231769.post-6451105820927734630Thu, 03 Apr 2008 05:19:00 +00002008-04-05T05:10:02.706+08:00Disc BrakesArticle by: Elli PotrelliWhether you drive a Mercedes, a motorbike or a pickup truck, you probably have disc brakes on your vehicle. And even though you probably never think about their function, they are the single most important function on your vehicle. Though there are several types of motor brakes, the drum and the disk, the disk brakes are more commonly used. Disc brakes are far better thanhttp://jonathandave.blogspot.com/2008/04/advantage-of-disc-brakes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (God-Fate`)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6713942317655231769.post-4061568805141318931Wed, 02 Apr 2008 14:14:00 +00002008-04-02T22:28:34.771+08:00Ancillary ProductsDOT 4 RACING BRAKE FLUID has been exclusively developed to meet the special needs of racing disc brakes.Racing hydraulic systems are subjected to severe heat exposure, this demands a brake fluid that has a very high boiling point while maintaining as much resistance to moisture as possible. FEATURES:- Complete answer for all racing and touring braking systems.- Excellent bulk modulus http://jonathandave.blogspot.com/2008/04/racing-brake-fluid.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (God-Fate`)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6713942317655231769.post-7860014966301178092Wed, 02 Apr 2008 14:07:00 +00002008-04-03T13:34:52.497+08:00Ancillary ProductsHelmets these days are pretty expensive devices. There was a time not so long ago when Arai, Shoei and AGV helmets were cheap, but nowadays the cheapest model from any of these brands could set you back by a cool grand. Enter SOL Helmets - the product of a joint venture between a Malaysian and Taiwanese firm. They offer a comprehensive range of helmets for all genres of motorcyclists. But what ishttp://jonathandave.blogspot.com/2008/04/helmets-these-days-are-pretty-expensive.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (God-Fate`)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6713942317655231769.post-5234339454222976460Tue, 01 Apr 2008 21:51:00 +00002008-04-02T06:13:17.784+08:00Money MakingMonetize your blog. Ive seen tons of un-monetize blogs which is doing good in traffic . i suppose they are blogging simply for fun. Well this is specially to the ones that owns a blog (doesn't matter old or new) make your blog earn money for you. impossibles?stupid? NO ! its for real ! Yes, at first ull say that.. But it takes matter of time b4 u get something alright. Nothing is free in this http://jonathandave.blogspot.com/2008/04/monetize-your-blog.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (God-Fate`)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6713942317655231769.post-1276666084133511446Tue, 01 Apr 2008 21:26:00 +00002008-04-05T05:10:35.851+08:00CableTipsIf you find yourself needing to lubricate a cable, it's a sure sign that it's on the way out. Today's cables are nylon-lined and when that starts to break down it will only get worse. Instead, invest in a new one.http://jonathandave.blogspot.com/2008/04/cable-tips.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (God-Fate`)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6713942317655231769.post-6320835613833740172Tue, 01 Apr 2008 21:08:00 +00002008-04-05T05:10:47.470+08:00BrakesTipsFree Caliper Pistons;If your brake caliper pistons are jammed try sliding in a socket that i almost the same size as the piston's internal diameter, attach a T-bar to it ans some gentle wiggling should be enough to prise it free.Use a cable tie to hold the front brake lever on overnight. The pressure will cause air bubbles to form. In the morning tap the lines to make them rise to the reservoir http://jonathandave.blogspot.com/2008/04/brake-tips.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (God-Fate`)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6713942317655231769.post-647461798868501126Tue, 01 Apr 2008 21:06:00 +00002008-04-05T05:11:00.373+08:00ChainTipsIf your chain has a tight spot, set the chain tension at that point and mark a chain link sideplate with paint at that point so you can easily find it next time you need to adjust the chain.Always lubricate your chain after you have been out for a good run, while the chain's still hot. The lubricant will penetrate the links and stay there for longer.http://jonathandave.blogspot.com/2008/04/chain-tips.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (God-Fate`)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6713942317655231769.post-3726701545582295531Tue, 01 Apr 2008 20:59:00 +00002008-04-05T05:11:12.995+08:00RamblingTipsBank holiday runs are good, as police forces generally run at minimum levels to reduce costs.If there is a large sports event on in your area, police will be at full stretch covering this. A good chance to go out for a blast - somewhere else in the county of course...Early morning rides at the weekend are a good idea, most shifts change at 07:00 on Saturday (and the rarely go out before breakfasthttp://jonathandave.blogspot.com/2008/04/police-avoidance-tips.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (God-Fate`)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6713942317655231769.post-3715706681642820730Tue, 01 Apr 2008 20:57:00 +00002008-04-02T04:58:30.437+08:00TipsDon't risk scraping your knuckles when cleaning hard-to-reach nooks and crannies. Put your hand in an old sock and your new rag will get everywhere your fingers can.Don't be fooled by the early spring sun, there could still be salt on the roads so make sure you thoroughly clean your bike down after a ride, or risk a salt-caked bike.http://jonathandave.blogspot.com/2008/04/cleaning.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (God-Fate`)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6713942317655231769.post-6250185624242356444Tue, 01 Apr 2008 20:54:00 +00002008-04-05T05:12:17.608+08:00batterySuspensionTipsBattery TipsA solution of bicarbonate of soda and water will wash away furry acid deposits around battery terminals.Suspension TipsMOST sport bikes are happiest with 20mm sag at the rear shock, but Ducatis like 5-10mm more, otherwise the ride can feel loose and harsh.http://jonathandave.blogspot.com/2008/04/batterysuspension-tips.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (God-Fate`)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6713942317655231769.post-7527513499751621166Tue, 01 Apr 2008 20:50:00 +00002008-04-02T05:01:45.637+08:00TipsAttention to bikers around Johor Bahru. This might be usefull to you because i know thousands of Malaysians are working in Singapore and often leave ure bike at Johor Bahru city left unattended for 8~12 hours or more. Hide a spare charged mobile phone battery under your seat, if your bike ever gets nicked, go to www.followus.co.uk and you can trace the SIM card by satellite.http://jonathandave.blogspot.com/2008/04/top-security-tip.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (God-Fate`)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6713942317655231769.post-5583174010510517580Tue, 01 Apr 2008 20:40:00 +00002008-04-05T05:12:34.194+08:00RamblingRidesInterested in Vespa? ok ! What about Custom Vespa? Now this is something interesting about this classical ride.http://jonathandave.blogspot.com/2008/04/vespa-still-rules.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (God-Fate`)0