Monday, May 11, 2009

Cheap Yamaha Insurance

Finding cheap insurance for your Yamaha motorcycle can be time consuming the main problem being the sheer number of offers and deals. Motorcycle insurance as with all kinds of insurance nowadays is predominantly sold and bought online, this has made shopping for insurance a lot easier but it has also created new irritations like deciding which deal is the best one. This is where comparison sites can make life a lot easier, if All the information you need for insurers can be found in one place hours of needless hassle can be avoided.

In addition many motorcycle insurers offer discounts for policies Sold online, when buying online as much as 10% to 15% can be saved. Insurers are always looking to gain new customers so are willing to offer the lowest rates to potential new customers. There are also a wide number of specialist policies for all kinds of bikers and all kinds of bikes from lowly mopeds to race tuned road monsters. Yamaha and all the other major motorcycle offer a wide range of models and it can sometimes just be a few extras on a model that bump its insurance bracket.

Another thing to note is that a fair few bike insurers offer preferential no claims bonus schemes for new customers so whenever your motorcycle insurance is up for renewal its worth shopping around. Many bike insurers offer great discounts for buying policies online, this can save you as much as 10% to 15% of the original quoted price.

To make life a lot easier why not try a site like Cheap Motorcycle Insurance Quote.com where you should be able to quickly browse and compare the best insurer Quotes for your Yamaha Insurance. Insurance is never free of cost but can be a lot cheaper and less time consuming when using a tailored online service. Online deals are nearly always the cheapest and most convenient way of shopping for your bike insurance.

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Yamaha history

Although the first Yamaha motorcycle didn't appear until the mid fifties, the company's history dates back to 1887, when the father of the company, Torakusa Yamaha began producing reed organs. The Yamaha Motor Corporation sprang into life on July 1st 1955, and remains part of the Yamaha Group. It has grown to be the second largest motorcycle manufacturer in the world, which is no mean feat for what was a fledgling company that arrived late in the motorcycle market.

Their first offering was the YA1, a 125cc, single cylinder two-stroke, was a copy of a German motorbike. The Japanese have often been accused of copying European models, but let's not forget that BSA also used this very same design to produce their Bantam. This machine, fondly known as the Red Dragonfly, laid the foundation of Yamaha's reputation for reliability, and success on the race track contributed to the bike's popularity.

The twin cylinder YD, the first machine designed by Yamaha, was introduced in 1957. A win a Mount Asama boosted sales, but at less than 16,000 models a year output was still way behind Honda and Suzuki. However, the company flourished during the following years, and in 1959 Yamaha were the first Japanese company to offer a sports model, the twin cylinder YDS1, complete with five speed gearbox. A kit was available which allowed the owner to adapt the bike for racing, both on and off road.

By 1960 the company's output had increased by a massive 600%, but a period of recession forced Japanese companies to look further afield to sell their products, and in 1961 Yamaha entered a team in the European Grand Prix. In the early sixties, America's economy was on the rise and Yamaha managed to sell 12,000 motorcycles in the States. In 1963 the figure was 36,000 rising to 87,000 in 1964. Yamaha's first factory outside Japan was opened in Siam (present day Thailand) in 1966, in order to supply Southeast Asia. By 1967, with 406,000 bikes built, production had overtaken that of Suzuki. Racing was important to Yamaha, so much so that in 1969 they constructed a full size race track near to their Iwata factory.

In 1970, Yamaha's catalogue carried 20 models, with a range from 50cc to 350cc. Production had reached 574,000 units per year, the majority of which went to overseas markets. That year also saw the introduction of the first four-stroke machine, in the shape of the 650cc XSI, although two-stroke engines were were still favoured for bikes below 400cc.

By 1973, Yamaha were producing over a million bikes annually, leaving Suzuki firmly in their wake. That year, Honda turned out 1,836,000 machines. During the seventies, Yamaha's RD twin cylinder sports bikes were proving a big hit and the company had once again backed a winner. As the eighties arrived, over two million bikes were passing through the factory gates. During this period, the four cylinder XJ's were developed with displacements ranging from 550cc to 1100cc.

One of Yamaha's most successful projects was the Virago, which was introduced as a 750cc, but 500cc and 920cc models were soon available. This bike was the first cruiser to come out of Japan, and proved to be immensely successful, so successful in fact, that Harley Davidson was running scared. They pressed for a tariff on imported motorcycles over 750cc, so Yamaha had to replace their 750cc Virago with the 699cc version, but at the same time, the 920cc grew to 1000cc. It eventually became the 1100cc. One of the most loved versions of the Virago is the XV535; their reliability and easy handling has delighted riders worldwide. The larger Virago's were replaced by the V-Star and Road Star models and the last model to carry the Virago name was the 2007, 250cc version.

It's understandable how Yamaha have accrued such a dedicated following. Over the years, their bikes have married cutting edge technology with reliability, which is no mean feat. Their designs have earned admiration from far and wide, and continue to do so today.

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How to Pick the Right Kind of Motorcycle for You

Summer is upon us once again and for millions of Americans it means one thing, motorcycle riding season is here. The gravitational pull of the open road, the exhilarating freedom of two-wheeled bliss, and the immediate surge of gratification you get when you twist the throttle.
These are a few of my favorite things. So what do you do if you find yourself watching from the sidewalk instead of riding as all of those bikes go thundering by? You find the motorcycle that is right for you. The most important decision you will have to make is what style of bike you want. This will be determined by the type of riding you want to do. Are you just looking for something to putt around town on? Or do you dream of having a lengthy cross-country adventure? Do you want a high-powered machine capable of racing on the weekends? Or would you rather be cruising up and down the boulevard in the evenings? How about getting off the road and hitting the trails? After you have envisioned what you want to do on your motorcycle read on. There are 5 categories of motorcycles to choose from, there are the standard, the touring, the sportbike, the cruiser, and then the dirt bikes.

First lets talk about the standard category. These bikes are generally small to midsize and will usually fit two people on the long flat seat. Some of the motorcycles in this group would be the Triumph Bonneville, the Honda Nighthawk, and the Suzuki GZ250. These motorcycles are regularly the no-nonsense workhorses of the bike world. With good miles per gallon ratios these motorcycles make for reliable transportation for the everyday commuter.
Next let's look at the touring group. These bikes are large machines capable of going from one end of the country to the other and back, keeping the rider or riders comfy all the while. With cushioned comfortable seats, windshields, radios, heaters, and storage compartments for your luggage these motorcycles have it all. Some of the most well known bikes in this range are the Honda Goldwing, the Yamaha Venture, and the Harley Davidson Electra Glide. These motorcycles are without a doubt the kings of the road.

The next group of bikes we are going to discuss are the sportbikes. With a lightweight body, lots of horsepower, efficient aerodynamics, and easy handling these bikes are a speed freak's dream come true. Most of these rides could go from the street to the track with very few modifications. With many models available from almost every major manufacturer on the planet these bikes have become the most popular choice for the younger set. Some of the most notable manufacturers of this group are Ducati, Triumph, Suzuki, Honda and Buell.

The fourth group of bikes we will examine are in the cruiser class. When you picture a gang of bikers rolling into town, with their black leather jackets and loud exhaust, they are riding on cruisers. With their low seat height and laid-back style these bikes are equally at home cruising up and down the boulevard or rumbling along down the highway. The most notable producer of bikes in this class is Harley Davidson, although in recent years many Japanese manufacturers have continued to gain a loyal following.

The final group of motorcycles we will look at is the dirt bike. These motorcycles are defined by their off road suspension, light weight, and knobby tires to gain traction in the dirt and mud. If you want to take your motorcycle out into the wilderness or to race in a motocross race this is the bike for you. After you have decided which type of motorcycle you can picture yourself on I highly encourage you to take a little time to visit your local dealership, discuss your options, and take a test ride. Always remember, keep it rubber side down.
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Yamaha Bike 135LC

It was long time ago in the August 2006, when i'm on the way to Kuala Lumpur. Suddenly I heard my lecturers conversation about the new Yamaha model, which published in the newspaper on that day. The 1st impression when I see the advertisement was... WHOA!!! It really come forward with enthusiastic, sporty and elegant attribute (except it's head Yamaha 135LC, also known as Yamaha Spark 135 in Thailand, Yamaha Sniper in Philippines and Yamaha Jupiter MX in Indonesia. It is a small underbone bodied motorcycle manufactured by Yamaha Motor Company which is also a moped or underbone model with the second-largest displacement behind Suzuki Raider 150. And I began to imagine how powerful it is to conquer all over Malaysian road. By the way, in 2008, the fuel-injected version of the Yamaha Spark 135 was launched for Thai market, making it the second underbone motorcycle using the fuel injection system after the Honda Wave 125i.

This is the specification and features of the Yamaha LC that I would like to present:

Specification

  • Model code: T135
  • Engine: SOHC 4-valve 4-stroke 135cc water-cooled engine
  • Cylinder arrangement: Forward-inclined single cylinder
  • Displacement: 134.9 cc
  • Max power: 8.45 kW (11.33 PS) @ 8,500 rpm
  • Max torque: 11.65 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
  • Max speed: 162 km/h
  • Bore x stroke: 54.0 x 58.7 mm
  • Compression ratio: 10.9 : 1
  • Transmission: Constant mesh 4-speed
  • Clutch: Wet, multiple-disk and centrifugal automatic (optional manual clutch model is also available)
  • Fuel system: Fuel injection (2008 Yamaha Spark 135i in Thailand only); Mikuni VM22 carburetor with throttle position sensor (other countries)
  • Frame Type: Diamond-shaped underbone steel tube
  • Suspension (Front): Telescopic
  • Suspension (Rear): Monoshock
  • Brake (Front): Single-piston disc, Dual-piston disc - 135LC Extreme Spirit (Malaysia)
  • Brake (Rear): Drum
  • Dry weight: 103 kg
  • Fuel tank capacity: 4.0 L

Features

  • DiASil (die-cast aluminum cylinder) which has better heat conductance to dissipate excessive heat easily.
  • Lighter forged piston
  • Roller bearing rocker arms with less friction than typical rocker arms.
  • 4-valve water-cooled engine - The 4-valve engine configuration provides better volumetric efficiency compared with other 4-stroke moped models which uses 2-valve engine design, enabling the engine to produce higher torque at high rpm. However, the engine displacement of 135cc limits the ability of air-cooling system while retaining the small kapchai design at the same time, therefore water-cooling system which has better cooling efficiency is used.
  • Fuel injection (2008 Yamaha Spark 135i in Thailand only) for cleaner emission and better efficiency than the carbureted version.
  • Carburetor with throttle position sensor and accelerator pump (other countries) - The Y135LC uses Mikuni VM22 carburetor equipped with throttle position sensor for more precise ignition timing, increasing the engine's efficiency, and also an accelerator pump for better acceleration and instant response during take-off.
  • Catalytic converter - Even though most 4-stroke kapchai models are capable to surpass strict emission standards without even using the catalytic converters, Yamaha has taken an initiative to install a catalytic converter to the Y135LC to surpass even stricter emission standards in the future.
  • Sport rims with tubeless tires (standard for Malaysian models only)

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