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Tough Choice: Keep my 2004 P150 UG1 or replace it with something newer?
Hi All,
I have a 2004-Dec P150 (same one in my avatar). It has covered a bit above 28K kms. I have installed a P180 Carb, K&N Filter, free-flow exhaust and the bigger Exhaustec chamber from the P200. I also have changed the rear tyre to 100/80 Zapper from the YZF-R15. As a result of all these mods, and possibly some engine damage due to overheating once (rode too long at high throttle with a K&N and a lean mixture, piston seized after I'd stopped for a break), I'm getting a rather pathetic average of about 30-35 kpl.
There is some smoke from the engine, as well as head oil leaks. The engine mounting bushes also seem to be shot since the vibes are getting shall we say, 'therapeutic'. Not to mention, the aluminium painted parts and some parts of the paintjob look worse for wear. The swing-arm bush has given up, so the bike is not stable on bends. Front shocks are gone too. The ASC chief mech recommended a new cylinder kit, and maybe an overcoat of the paint. Of course, he also recommends getting rid of all the mods and reverting to stock.
It's been a wonderful 6 years and 9 months that this bike has been with me, and every ride on it has been great. It hasn't been dropped once while riding (it fell down once because i lost my footing in some mud, at standstill), so the chassis is still true.
On the other hand, it has been 6 years and 9 months, and I'm a bit bored with it. I'm confused because I don't know if I should replace it, and also, what should I replace it with. My budget doesn't allow anything over 80K, so anything that costs more is out.
I'd also welcome opinions on modding my bike, I'm also considering replacing the cylinder kit with the 180's or 200's. No visual mods/changes planned, anything replaced will be functional only. Suggestions please, guys?
I have a 2004-Dec P150 (same one in my avatar). It has covered a bit above 28K kms. I have installed a P180 Carb, K&N Filter, free-flow exhaust and the bigger Exhaustec chamber from the P200. I also have changed the rear tyre to 100/80 Zapper from the YZF-R15. As a result of all these mods, and possibly some engine damage due to overheating once (rode too long at high throttle with a K&N and a lean mixture, piston seized after I'd stopped for a break), I'm getting a rather pathetic average of about 30-35 kpl.
There is some smoke from the engine, as well as head oil leaks. The engine mounting bushes also seem to be shot since the vibes are getting shall we say, 'therapeutic'. Not to mention, the aluminium painted parts and some parts of the paintjob look worse for wear. The swing-arm bush has given up, so the bike is not stable on bends. Front shocks are gone too. The ASC chief mech recommended a new cylinder kit, and maybe an overcoat of the paint. Of course, he also recommends getting rid of all the mods and reverting to stock.
It's been a wonderful 6 years and 9 months that this bike has been with me, and every ride on it has been great. It hasn't been dropped once while riding (it fell down once because i lost my footing in some mud, at standstill), so the chassis is still true.
On the other hand, it has been 6 years and 9 months, and I'm a bit bored with it. I'm confused because I don't know if I should replace it, and also, what should I replace it with. My budget doesn't allow anything over 80K, so anything that costs more is out.
I'd also welcome opinions on modding my bike, I'm also considering replacing the cylinder kit with the 180's or 200's. No visual mods/changes planned, anything replaced will be functional only. Suggestions please, guys?
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