The Longest Stroke

I have been comparing cubic capacity for kapcai in Malaysia. This is my findings:

1) The biggest kapcai is Belang R = 147.33cc but it has such a short stroke (48.8mm)

2) The longest stroke is Honda Class 1. Eventhough the capacity is only 110cc, the stroke is 61mm

3) The easiest to upgrade is Lagenda 110. After an upgrade it could have a capacity of 152cc (using 60mm diameter block)

4) If you have more money to spend, upgrade the 135LC. With a 60mm block, you can easily have a 165cc kapcai which you can push to the limit. The liquid cooled system will enable maximum setup for maximum performance.

Ehmmm... very interesting.

Most Popular Upgrade

I was at a spare part shop last week. I was looking for a proper sprocket for my TZM. Manage to chat with the mechanic.

I asked him what is the most popular model for upgrading and performance enhancement. Surprisingly he said it was the Lagenda model from Yamaha.

According to him, the was quite a number of after market parts from various supplier for this bike. Most popular was the overbore block. He said biggest he had put on the bike was a 60mm diameter.

After a careful calculation, I found that with a 60mm block, the engine capacity becomes 152cc. With a proper carburetor, a good CDI and a proper setting, this baby can reach 160km/h quite easily.

Phewww.... 160km/h on a 90kg kapcai...... fly man fly..........

Modenas GT128 Speedometer Error

I manage to ride side by side with a friend and manage to compare my Elegan speedometer with his Modenas GT 128.

You will be surprised with what I found out:

1) When my Elegan was at 80km/h, the GT128 was at 100km/h

2) When I raise my speed to 100km/h, the GT128 was at 120km/h

No wonder, some said that at top speed the GT128 was at 150km/h and the Shogun 125RR can go side by side.

I don't quite understand, what is the used of having such a misleading reading on the GT128. My be just as a marketing gimmick. At first glance, the bike seem to be very powerfull, very fast. But when properly check and compared.....................

Suzuki 150cc

I heard Suzuki is planning a comeback. After Shogun 125 RR/SP, what else?

Well, we have all know, there are many 150cc 'kapcai' from Suzuki in our neighbouring countries. So, will Suzuki bring it here, for our own pleasure and enjoyment?

Well, I heard, it is already in the production line. Guys, 150cc 'kapcai'. Well, you have heard about FX 125 converted to 150cc engine haven't you? I heard it easily reach 150-160km/h.

Now, we are going to have it on an original version. So, keep your eyes and ears wide open guys. This is good news and it does not come often.

I will be rushing to the dealers as soon as it is confirmed.......... ha... ha.. ha.....

Kingstone Tire

I was looking for tire last week. I had a really tight budget. So I was looking for something cheap.

I went to a spare part shop suggested by a friend. I installed this tire named Kingstone. It was a 130/70-12 tire.

I has a very rounded profile and a pretty soft compound. Made in Malaysia clearly written on the side wall.

After a few days on the scooter with a Kingstone tire, I realized it is a pretty good tire for RM 76 complete with installation.

On dry tarmac, I had no problem zooming up to 120km/h. A little bit of cornering and braking feels pretty confident. Wet riding, well, I dare not push it to hard but so far it has not done any bad things.

So, for the price I paid, I think it is pretty reasonable. For you out there, whom are looking for reasonably priced tires, during this hard time, may be you could try this made in Malaysia Kingstone tires.