Chatter issue is vibration related issue to the bike. It can be coming from the front or rear tyre running through the suspension and makes the ‘chatter’ (vibration) to the bike. It can be minor issue or major issue even up to a point that the bike is not controllable under certain condition especially during the cornering and after exiting it.

I have been reading a lot about it and wonder why it really matters. The video from Yamaha shows some example of how severe the chatter issue is to Ben Spies. Check the video at 0.23 after the jump  (more…)

10% improved power and 10% improved fuel economy at full throttle for a 100% standard FZ-150i is what makes me excited about this FCU from FSR Technology. If you are still wondering, FCU is Fuel Control Unit that is used for fuel-injected bike like the Yamaha FZ150i, in fact that is the only fuel-injected bike under 150cc in Malaysia. We have interviewed Mr Farhan via email and below is the Q&A:  (more…)

After the launch of a radical supermoto automatic bike TTX115i in Thailand, Yamaha make it moves to Indonesia with the launch of Yamaha Mio Soul GT.  “Keren, Lincah, Irit” is the new tagline for this 2012 Yamaha Mio Soul GT. Translated, it means “Cool, Agile, Economical”. It came in 7 colours to choose and by my definition, that is a lot to choose for. All of the colours along with the livery are all good looking and should be perfect if you happen to choose any one of it. For me, the one I like is the Sirius Black (this is one of the character in Harry Potter, right?) and Lunar White. The rest of the colours are named Fighting Red, Masculine Blue, Lightning Green, Deep Purple and Armor Bronze.  (more…)

Racing Boy has unveiled today in its FB page this UMA Racing Super Head Pro for Yamaha 135LC. One of the interesting claim of this parts is that it will “increase at least 28HP’. The stock horsepower for Yamaha 135LC is 12HP, so this Super Head Pro are giving additional 16HP to the bike! That is a very brave claim from Racing Boy. I kept looking for the valve size but couldn’t find it. I also don’t know whether this is a special valve head or not. Maybe it is pneumatic valve system?  (more…)