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Uma Racing Yamaha Ego Racing Engine Block

Uma Racing Engine Block for Yamaha Ego

Performance parts from Uma Racing is well accepted by most bikers here in Malaysia. Now, they have introduced a racing block for Yamaha Ego.

They are two sizes available for the bore size that is 58.5mm and 61mm. Even a slight increase of displacement can affect greatly in the combustion chamber size. For example, Kriss 120 only needed to be bored by 1mm to increase the cc to 125.

For more info, log to here.

Racing Boy Adjustable Damper

This damper from Racing Boy can be installed to various bike namely LC135, 125Z and RX-Z.

It can be adjusted up to 6 different hardness or dampness. The harder you set, the more damp your handle will be. The hardest setting is good for sprint test but not for curvy track as this will make your turning much slower than usual.

For more info, log to here.

RZR: The Other Version of RX-Z

Yamaha RZR, Mexico Version of RX-Z

Different people have different taste. Different country, different market. So, what has been done by Yamaha in order to catch the motorcycle market in Mexico, they have modified Yamaha RX-Z version in Asia to Yamaha RZR.

The differences can be looked at the full-fairing set compared to the naked look of RX-Z and the rear brake that has been equipped with disc brake where RX-Z only have drum brake.

IMHO, I prefer the current look of RX-Z. The full-fairing maybe give a better aerodynamics than naked configuration but at a cost of more weight. The full-fairing also will make the access to the engine much harder. The thing that I want from RZR is the rear brake disc configuration to be installed on RX-Z as standard. Rear brake is important since it can give a better confidence in braking while in high speed. Some biker said that it is useless to use the rear brake, but for me, it is very important. Since RX-Z use a rear drum brake, that is a good way to make the bike much cheaper than other competing bike. The only competitor for RX-Z that I know is Honda Raider 135, but it is not so popular compared to RX-Z.

Looking back to Malaysia, I’m happy with the current design of RX-Z and my favorite colour for it is BLACK.

Yamaha Nuovo LC Mini Site

Yamaha Nuovo LC Main Page

HLYM has setup a new site to introduce its new bike that is Yamaha Nuovo LC here. There are a nice video on the front page about engineers designing the Nuovo LC on paper.

You can also join the mailing list to get more information about the Yamaha new bike. I have joined it, you should too!

ACME Tyre: New Made in Taiwan Tyre in Malaysia

ACME Tyre advertisement on Roda-roda September 2008 issue

ACME is the new tyre made in Taiwan available to Malaysia marketed by Tools Clubs (M) Sdn. Bhd. I have read the article in the Roda-roda magazine and I noticed that this brand is not another cheap brand that is made to gain profit only.

ACME is similar to the word taken from Greek ‘akme’ that mean the highest point of perfection or achievement. So, in this case I hope the Acme tyre is really a good tyre that is comparable with Dunlop, Farelli, Michelin and other established name.

ACME tyres is made from silica and nitrile rubber mixed with high density rubber. This make the compound have very good balance between durability and grip on the dry and wet road. It is made for street use but using technology that is available for racing.

ACME tyres is available in sizes ranging from 10 to 17 inch. Price starts from RM45.90 for 70/90 x 16 up to RM66.90 for 130/70 x 12.

Yamaha LC135 Rear Disc Brake Conversion Kit

Yamaha LC135 Malaysian version doesn’t have rear disc brake. In Thailand, where the model of LC135 is known as X1R, Yamaha has put rear disc brake as standard and this make LC135 bikers in Malaysia drooling to have the rear disc brake installed to their bike.

No worry though, there is Yamaha LC135 Rear Disc Brake Conversion Kit available at your nearest workshop. If you can’t find it there, you can find it at NKS Sentul. This kit is complete with disc plate, caliper, bracket, pump and rim. For the installation of this kit, it is better for you to use the racing footrest since it is specially designed to fit well there. If you use standard footrest, you need to do a little bit of modification to the pump placement. If you still have trouble, just as your mechanic to do it for you.

Racing Boy Yamaha LC135 Racing Footrest

Racing Boy LC135 Racing Footrest

Racing Boy footrest for Yamaha LC135 can give a raise foot brake and gear lever for better handling when taking corners. The price for this one is about RM400.

Beside for handling, this racing footrest can also add cosmetics to your bike since it will make your bike more menacing. Riding for long distance journey also more comfortable when using this item.

This item is available at your nearest workshop.

Yamaha New Bike in Malaysia: Nouvo LC!

New design of black Nouvo LC

Silver blue new Nouvo LC

A lot of Nouvo LC at the launching event

Silver black new Nouvo LC

Yamaha has just updated the long due Nouvo starting with Nouvo S and then the latest one that is Nouvo LC. Nouvo LC is launched on 18th August 2008. As the name suggest, this mean that new Nouvo LC is being equipped with Liquid Cooling. Liquid cooling is a good addition to the bike since it can give cooler engine in time of traffic jam or in long distance journey. When Nouvo commuter stuck in dense traffic jam, the airflow to the engine is restricted due to slow ride of the bike. Slow ride means slow airflow. Liquid cooling can solve this problem because it contain fan(s) (like the CPU fan in computer) to cool down the liquid from the radiator and then cools the engine. The engine also has been upgraded to 135cc with is the same displacement with Yamaha LC135.

The face (headlamp) has been redesigned with sharper edges, much better than bulky ones used in Ego S. The rims are also new style with new color(white) where the old one use black. This rim is also nice to look at. (Be careful guys as this rim might be the new target for theft). The seat is also being replaced with two-tone color. For black bike, you will get a nice black-red tone but for the other colors, just look at the picture.

Price for Nouvo LC is around RM6,028.

For more information, surf up to: www.yamaha-motor.com.my that is the official Yamaha website for Malaysia. Download the PDF version here.

Racing Boy Sport Rim Models

STAR Series for Suzuki TXR

588 Series for Yamaha Ego 14″ and Suzuki Step 14″

399 SERIES For YAMAHA LAGENDA, YAMAHA LC 135.

FRONT SIZE : 160 X 17, REAR SIZE : 215 X 17 (White)

399 SERIES For YAMAHA LAGENDA, YAMAHA LC 135.

FRONT SIZE : 160 X 17, REAR SIZE : 215 X 17 (Black)

088 Series for Yamaha Ego 14″

519 Series for Honda Wave / Hurricane

688 Series for YAMAHA LAGENDA Z, YAMAHA Y110, YAMAHA Y125Z, YAMAHA Y100, YAMAHA EGO / NOUVO (17″), HONDA WAVE 100 / WAVE 100 R / DREAM, HONDA WAVE 125, HONDA EX5, SUZUKI RGS, SUZUKI SMASH / RC, SUZUKI SMASH PRO / SHOGUN 125, MODENAS KRISS / KRISTAR (Drum Brake), MODENAS KRISS II / KRISTAR (Disc Brake)

811 Series for:

Honda EX5 ( FRONT 140 X 17 / REAR 160 X 17 )

KRISS ( FRONT 140 X 17 / REAR 160 X 17 )

KRISS 2 ( FRONT 140 X 17 / REAR 160 X 17 )

Y110 ( FRONT 160 X 17 / REAR 185 X 17 )

Y125Z ( FRONT 160 X 17 / REAR 185 X 17 )

LAGENDA Z / LC 135 ( FRONT 160 X 17 / REAR 185 X 17 )

RXZ ( FRONT 185 X 17 / REAR 185 X 17 )

WAVE 125 II (MALAYSIA MODEL)

-( FRONT 160 X 17 / REAR 185 X 17 )

WAVE 125 (SINGAPORE MODEL)

– ( FRONT 160 X 17 / REAR 185 X 17 )

RG SPORT ( FRONT 160 X 17 / REAR 185 X 17 )

SMASH PRO ( FRONT 160 X 17 / REAR 185 X 17 )

SPECIAL MODEL : Y125Z RACE (FRONT 160 X 17 / REAR 250 X 17)

RXZ RACE (FRONT 185 X 17 / REAR 215 X 18)

LC 135 RACE (FRONT 185 X 17 / 215 X 17)

For more information, surf up to http://www.racingboy.com.my

Yamaha Lagenda ZR Price in Malaysia

Cash price Rm5850.

This price is correct at the time of writing based on a shop in Klang, Selangor.

Prices may vary within shops. The most important thing is that the shop must give a good after sales service to you.

Harga tunai RM5850.

Harga ini adalah tepat semasa ditulis berdasarkan kedai di Klang, Selangor.

Harga mungkin sedikit berubah mengikut kedai. Yang penting adalah kedai itu memberikan servis yang terbaik kepada anda dan motor anda.

Best Tyre: Dunlop, Michelin, Farelli, FKR or Duro?

Motorcycle Tyre Reviews from http://shallowwater.spaces.live.com

Recently, I just got my tyre change for my RX-Z. The tyre that I have choose is from Magnum. Magnum is the cheapest tyre that I can find in my place. Being the cheapest, I also think this one will not last long. Maybe just for 6 month.

Choosing a tyre is not easy since there are a lot of consideration before buying it. Maybe you can say, just buy the most expensive one. You are wrong. This is because some expensive tyre is made to grip well in dry road only. Also the compound made for it is meant for short term only since it can grip hard, so it can wears fast too.

While thinking for which tyre I need to use next, I found a good article about motorcycle tyre at here. This is based on the writer’s experience using different brands of tyre. So, it might differ with yours. Anyway, you can take the advice just for consideration before choosing a good tyre for your usage.

Four brands of tyre has been reviewed by the writer that is; Dunlop T900, Michelin M45, Farelli F1800 and FKR Epsilon HT200. Duro has not been reviewed since it is still being used by the writer. Read it here.