Reviews

	Tristan Park 2D1N Kong Kong Trail A couple of friends and I recently spent a weekend with Tristan Park, they are a company that organizes dirt bike trail riding trips in Malaysia. If you have always wanted to do some dirt biking but don't own a dirt bike, you might want to give them a try. None of us had dirt biking experience, it was our first time at it.
	GRIPone 2 Traction Control System The chief mechanic of HKL Racing, Benedict, asked me to help review their new traction control system, the GRIPone 2. HKL Racing recently became the distributor of GRIPone products, and are trying to bring their products into the local market.
	Custom Radiator Guard I once encountered a rider who had to replace his motorcycle radiator because a rock busted through it. Such mishaps are actually not uncommon. Would you rather replace a radiator which can cost SGD$400 or would you rather spend less than a quarter of that to get some protection for your radiator? The answer is obvious.
	Armour Bodies Pro Series Bodywork Even though Singapore technically does not have a winter season, it does get colder and much wetter during the last quarter of the year. Not particularly good weather for riding in general. Which is why I took the opportunity to do something which I had been procrastinating for way too long.
	Stomp Grip So, the R6 has been back from the workshop for a week now. And it was time to 'decorate' it with goodies. First item on the list, tank grips!
	Ohlins Steering Damper SD 020 I've been procrastinating the purchase of a steering damper for a really long time. Until recently, where I pushed hard enough while exiting a corner at the track and experienced a mild acceleration head-shake. Head-shakes can be caused by uneven surface, improper suspension setup, incorrect throttle inputs, and many other reasons.
	Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SC2 V2 The Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SC2 has been updated for 2013, and I am glad I fitted a set to my R6. For easier identification, the updated Diablo Supercorsa has an additional "V2" suffix to its name.
	R&G Hexagonal Exhaust Protector Dropping your motorcycle is a very unpleasant experience, be it a minor stationary drop or a crash. If your motorcycle lands on the side with the exhaust, you can be sure that the repair bill would be substantially higher. Especially if you ride on the track, lowsides are very common, and anything that can minimize damage to your exhaust should be on your consideration list.
	LighTech Rear Sets FTRYA002 In order to tailor your motorcycle controls to your body, the first upgrade you need to buy should be a good set of aftermarket rear sets. I was torn between the LighTech and Vortex rear sets. Vortex make really good rear sets, and are very popular among a lot of track junkies.
	Dainese Aero Evo Race Suit I've reviewed all the other Dainese gear that I bought, the Dainese Full Metal RS gloves, Dainese Axial Pro In boots, and Dainese Wave Air back protector. In this post, I review the final piece, the race suit.
	Dainese Wave Air Back Protector Did you know that Dainese invented the back protector? Over the years, Dainese has perfected the back protector, protecting riders from serious spinal injuries, it's no wonder some of the top riders in the world choose Dainese.
	Dainese Full Metal RS Gloves I reviewed the Dainese Axial Pro In Boots in my previous post. Continuing on to review the rest of my Dainese track gear, in this post, I review the Dainese Full Metal RS gloves.
	Dainese Axial Pro In Boots It is about time I got myself a new set of gear for the track. Following my highside last year, I've either sold away undamaged gear or threw away damaged ones. No more entry level stuff this time, it's time for the premium goodies. And by premium I mean Dainese.
	GBRacing Engine Cover Set When was the last time you crashed? Not too recently I hope. The worst thing about crashing is not the crash, but actually the aftermath. Physical injuries aside, the best scenario would be one where you are still able to ride your motorcycle home or to the workshop. The worst scenario? Well, one where your motorcycle starts leaking fluids.
	HealTech GIpro X-type Gear Position Indicator I personally feel that the Yamaha R6 needs an update soon. It is about time they included an anti-lock braking system (ABS), traction control, and a gear position indicator into the R6 package. Fortunately, there are some aftermarket components out there that we can install to improve the R6.
	ASV F3 Levers Last week, I wanted to get some new levers for my R6, and I have been eyeing the ASV line of levers. There are many other brands out there but it seems to me that the ASV F3 series seems to give the best bang for the buck. They do have a higher end series called the C/5, but it seems to me that they are just made slightly stronger than F3s, and have a longer warranty of 5 years.
	AGV GP-Tech Elements Happy Chinese New Year everyone! It is a good start to the new lunar new year because I am slowly getting back to riding full time. Still recovering slowly from my injury; every day is a better day. And what more to welcome the lunar new year than to buy yourself a spanking new helmet?
	Dainese Scalpel Gloves Got the missus to accompany me to JR today to get myself a new pair of road riding gloves. This is in anticipation of me getting back on the R6 somewhere the coming week. When we arrived, we were the only customers there at about 2pm.
	Spy 2 Way Motorcycle Alarm It has been a while since I last wrote, since that bone shattering crash. I am recovering well, rehabilitation is a painful experience, but seeing my progress, I would be back on the saddle really soon.
	Akrapovic Conical Slip-On (Titanium) So, for those of you who know me, you would know that my Akrapovic slip-on was stolen recently. I sincerely hope that the thief dies a horrible death. These may be harsh words. But trust me, if one day, after a long tiring day at work, you walk to your motorcycle.
	BMC Air Filter Finally found the time to ride to HKL and get some servicing done. This time, I needed to change the engine oil, change the air filter, and change the spark plugs. There is nothing much to talk about engine oil or spark plug changes, so I will be focusing on the air filter. Namely, a BMC air filter.
	Alpinestars Fastlane Shoes Rainy day today! There is probably no better day than today to ride to Regina in search of my next purchase. I'm kidding. The weather was wet and miserable. But for most hardened riders like myself, a puny torrential rain won't stop us!
	Goo Gone Ever tried to remove stickers and it left a huge sticky mess after peeling off the label? Try Goo Gone! This was recommended to me by Eric and boy, it's a miracle worker!
	Dainese Air-Frame Jacket Dropped by JR after work yesterday and discovered this gem of a promotion. JR is currently having a promotion for certain Dainese products to introduce the world of Dainese motorcycle apparels to everyone. One of the products on promotion is the Dainese Air-Frame.
	Meguiar's Scratch X 2.0 I want to share with you this amazing product! If you recall, Rafie dropped his bike in the gravel trap at Johor Circuit a few days ago. Eric had this small bottle of Meguiar's Scratch X 2.0, it's a scratch and blemish remover; and decided to give it a try before Rafie spends a bomb respraying the fairing.
	Brake Reservoir Socks I recently ordered a set of brake reservoir socks with embroidered Yamaha logos. Went to a lot of places, from motorcycle shops to clothing shops, looking for the perfect pair of socks. I had no luck in the search until Eric pointed out to me that I forgot about the biggest shop in the world, eBay.
	Arai RX-7 RR5 Finally heeded the voices in my head and took a trip to Chiap Lee yesterday. Chiap Lee is the local distributor for Arai helmets. They have 2 showrooms, 590 Serangoon Road and 109 Jalan Besar. I went to the Jalan Besar showroom and found that that they have relocated.
	TechSpec Gripster Tank Grips: Snake Skin I have been wanting to buy the TechSpec Gripster for my bike for the longest time and I finally found the time last Saturday to go to JR Singapore to get my hands on them. JR Singapore is the local distributor for TechSpec Gripster products.
	Muc-Off Foam Fresh & Fog City Hyper Optiks Visor Insert I dropped by Motoworld 2 days ago with Eric. I went there with intentions of looking for a paddock stand but ended up buying some helmet accessories. Typical me, always ending up buying something unplanned for.
	New Track Gear Finally bought new track gear yesterday! And not only that, I managed to influence Yi Yang to buy a new set too! I should definitely change my job and work as a motorcycle gear salesman heh. Yi Yang offered to drive me to Regina and we arrived there at about 1:30pm.
	OGK Magnetic Tank Bag Just got my OGK Magnetic Tank Bag delivered to me moments ago. I got it from www.helmetboys.com at SGD$55. In my opinion, it is very cheap, probably one of the cheapest, if not, the cheapest magnetic tank bag big enough to store a full face helmet.