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Post by fx110 (LIM) on Aug 18, 2012 6:19:45 GMT
I am Malaysian, i am permanent resident in Singapore whose working and staying there permanently. during the long leave, i will went back my home-country(town) visit my parent.  This my 1st Time "Balik Kampung" with XJ900S, 05/11/2011-10/11/2011 "Balik Kampung" mean going back home-country(town)in Malay language, mostly refer to "going back hometown".  for reference purpose Everything prepare and ready to move off, i had remove the top box for this ride. i prefer move off on early morning. at Singapore (N1.42230 E103.75005)    |
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Post by fx110 (LIM) on Aug 18, 2012 6:22:21 GMT
crossing Singapore & Malaysia bolder, stairght to highway (E2 north up) at Skudai R&R,Johore Bharu,Malaysia (N1.57937 E103.65036) petrol station for my fuel top up.    by pass Kuala Lumpur city via E6.continue with E1. at Dengkil R&R, Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia (N2.91058 E101.60916) petrol station for my 2nd fuel top up. weather a bit small rain    at E1 Exit 146 Changkat Jering,Perak (N4.78208 E100.71984)  finally i am reach home(privatecy reason i cant post the coordinate)    |
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Post by fx110 (LIM) on Aug 18, 2012 6:24:00 GMT
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Post by fx110 (LIM) on Aug 18, 2012 6:24:59 GMT
After few day rest, Way back to Singapore..... move from home   at Bukit Gantang R&R,Perak,Malaysia (N4.77372 E100.75532) petrol station for my fuel top up.     at Seremban R&R,Negeri Sembilan,Malaysia (N2.76332 E101.83127) petrol station for my 2nd fuel top up.     back to origin, Singapore.....    Short review:- A Great "Balik Kampung" Ride. before, 65920.2 miles after, 66700.05 miles total,779.85 miles (1247.76KM) short bike review:- good's Excellent ride quality, i only know how extending the journey. Great FC for highway legal speed.(50-70miles,80-110km/h) Big fuel tank for shorten fuel stop. Standard storage for tourner. Had to improved's Wind protection High Speed cornering Braking System Light System Extra Overdrive END Thanks for viewing |
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Post by cam7777 on Aug 18, 2012 7:21:48 GMT
Looks like you had a great ride. The XJ900 Diversion is an excellent bike for this kind of trip! Ride safe  |
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Post by Sharklet on Aug 18, 2012 8:54:06 GMT
Thank you for posting these photos, I really enjoyed looking at them and reading about your journey. My favourite is the one with the beautiful white statues.
Stay safe
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Post by wightryder1 on Aug 18, 2012 11:44:30 GMT
Thanks for posting.. really interesting to hear adventures from overseas..
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Post by fx110 (LIM) on Aug 18, 2012 12:52:03 GMT
Looks like you had a great ride. The XJ900 Diversion is an excellent bike for this kind of trip! Ride safe agree, i believe i not get a "wrong" bike. ;D Thank you for posting these photos, I really enjoyed looking at them and reading about your journey. My favourite is the one with the beautiful white statues. Stay safe Thanks for posting.. really interesting to hear adventures from overseas.. Thanks more tour coming soon with XJ900S especially early of 2012. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2012 14:44:23 GMT
That's a very smart bike.
A real nostalgia trip for me, seeing these pictures.
I saw Singapore in 1967 before it got 'modernised'
The ship I was on had to detour, due to Suez canal being closed all our return cargo had been sent on other ships so we tramped around Malaya, Penang, Sri Lanka for cargo.
Great times.
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Post by Deeps on Aug 18, 2012 17:49:05 GMT
I was in penang in Jan 1968, I Was only 2 months old though. Dad was posted there from Germany, my
mother, sister and I arrived 10 weeks later via crab air. We spent 3 years there. So I'm told.
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Post by fx110 (LIM) on Aug 19, 2012 5:21:04 GMT
That's a very smart bike. A real nostalgia trip for me, seeing these pictures. I saw Singapore in 1967 before it got 'modernised' The ship I was on had to detour, due to Suez canal being closed all our return cargo had been sent on other ships so we tramped around Malaya, Penang, Sri Lanka for cargo. Great times. I was in penang in Jan 1968, I Was only 2 months old though. Dad was posted there from Germany, my mother, sister and I arrived 10 weeks later via crab air. We spent 3 years there. So I'm told. My Malaysia home not far from Penang, around 50miles. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2012 14:17:16 GMT
Memory of Penang.
Loading latex/rubber bales, massive things, brought to us on barges. One of the dockers is climbing up ships side on rope ladder, slips, falls into barge hold, luckily for him still with some bales in it.
I kid you not, he bounced 4-5ft, give himself a shake and carried on working!
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Post by CD on Aug 19, 2012 23:08:48 GMT
Had to improved's
Wind protection
Try to extend the standard screen upwards but avoid windscreens that flip up at the trailing edge. These make turbulence even worse.
High Speed cornering.
With all bearings and tyres in good condition these bikes will easily touch down the footrests. Bumpy roads however will always affect handling.
Braking System
Fit a Yamaha blue spot brakes system with sintered pads
Light System
headlight is improved with relays to provide power direct to the bulb. Also use a high performance bulb. Additional lights can be fitted but the brackets can be complicated.
Extra Overdrive
Many people complain about this, but there is no known way to raise the final drive gear ratio.
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Post by fx110 (LIM) on Aug 20, 2012 1:03:47 GMT
Memory of Penang. Loading latex/rubber bales, massive things, brought to us on barges. One of the dockers is climbing up ships side on rope ladder, slips, falls into barge hold, luckily for him still with some bales in it. I kid you not, he bounced 4-5ft, give himself a shake and carried on working! interesting  Had to improved's Wind protection Try to extend the standard screen upwards but avoid windscreens that flip up at the trailing edge. These make turbulence even worse. High Speed cornering. With all bearings and tyres in good condition these bikes will easily touch down the footrests. Bumpy roads however will always affect handling. Braking System Fit a Yamaha blue spot brakes system with sintered pads Light System headlight is improved with relays to provide power direct to the bulb. Also use a high performance bulb. Additional lights can be fitted but the brackets can be complicated. Extra Overdrive Many people complain about this, but there is no known way to raise the final drive gear ratio. thanks for the advise  |
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