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[Kangadrool]

top up $3 or $5 and you can park at any HDB carpark white lots. Good for delivery riders, but mostly they will scoot under void decks.

 

It came as a pleasant surprise to me though no use for me as I only park in my CP and use bike as a meditating equipment only.

http://www.straitstimes.com/news/singapore/more-singapore-stories/story/new-season-parking-ticket-motorcyclists-jan-1-2015-20141

 

New season parking ticket for motorcyclists from Jan 1, 2015

 

SINGAPORE - Motorcyclists will be able to use a new season parking ticket from Jan 1, 2015, the Housing Board (HDB) and Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) said on Wednesday.

The Concessionary Season Parking Ticket for Motorcycles (CSPT) will allow short-term parking at most HDB and URA car parks for a flat monthly fee of $20.

"The CPST will make parking more affordable for motorcyclists, especially despatch and delivery riders who need to frequent several car parks daily during the course of their work," said both agencies in a statement.

The move comes after per-minute parking for motorcycles was implemented at HDB and URA car parks with Electronic Parking Systems in July, to help motorcyclists making short stops save on their parking fees.

Motorcyclists with an existing HDB Season Parking Ticket, which can be used only at a motorist's registered car park, will have the option of topping up their existing ticket by $3 or $5. The prevailing motorcycle monthly season parking charges are $15 for surface car parks and $17 for covered car parks.

The new season parking ticket can be purchased via HDB e-Services or at HDB Branches from Jan 1, 2015.

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The strange thing is I just got my bike season parking on 31 Dec... and the HDB customer service staff did not even offer this new scheme to me.

 

Edited January 2, 2015 by Kangadrool

[Baal]

I see, that means u must 1st have basic season parking for own cp. Then if want, top up $3-$5 to get more coverage at most HDB cp(s).. I think ?

[Raymondism]

http://www.hdb.gov.sg/fi10/fi10296p.nsf/PressReleases/333BD0727639633648257DBF000DC508?OpenDocument

New Season Parking Scheme for Motorcyclists

Date issued : 31 Dec 2014

At this year’s Committee of Supply (COS), Minister for National Development Khaw Boon Wan announced that the Government will provide greater help to individuals who rely on motorcycles for their work.

2 In July, per-minute parking for motorcycles was implemented in the Housing & Development Board (HDB) and Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) car parks with the Electronic Parking System (EPS).

3 On 1 Jan 2015, HDB and URA will introduce a Concessionary Season Parking Ticket for Motorcycles (CSPT), which allows short-term parking at motorcycle lots in HDB and URA car parks island-wide1, for a flat monthly fee.

4 The CSPT will make parking more affordable for motorcyclists, especially despatch and delivery riders who need to frequent several car parks daily during the course of their work. At $20 per month, the CSPT allows holders to park at all HDB and URA1 car parks for the whole day. Motorcyclists with an existing HDB Season Parking Ticket (SPT) will have the option of topping up their existing ticket by $3 or $52. Annex A (PDF 99KB) illustrates the potential savings that motorcyclists can enjoy with the CSPT.

5 To be eligible for the CSPT, motorcyclists must meet the following criteria:

a) Be an HDB resident (i.e. owner, authorised occupier or approved subtenant of an HDB flat; or subtenant of room; or owner/tenant of an HDB shop with living quarters);

b) Hold a valid HDB motorcycle SPT for their HDB flat/HDB shop with living quarters;

c) The motorcycle is Singapore-registered;

d) The motorcycle is owned by the CSPT holder, or in the case of a company-registered motorcycle, be assigned to the CSPT holder; and

e) Each eligible motorcyclist can only hold one CSPT at a time.

6 To ensure that residents’ parking needs continue to be met, CSPT holders will only be allowed to park in the white lots of HDB car parks which they are not registered in. CSPT holders will still be able to park in the reserved red lots at their registered car park. As the motorcycle lots in URA car parks are limited and well used, CSPT holders will have to share the use of the lots with short-term users on a first-come-first-serve basis.

7 The CSPT can be purchased via HDB e-Services or at HDB Branches from 1 Jan 2015.

1 Two URA car parks at Bayfront Avenue and URA Centre East Wing, which do not carry the usual charge of $0.65 per session, as well as other car parks which URA manages for other government agencies, such as Sport Singapore and JTC Corporation, will be excluded from the CSPT scheme.

2 The prevailing motorcycle monthly season parking charges is $15 for surface car park and $17 for covered car park.

Edited January 2, 2015 by Raymondism

[Raymondism]

top up $3 or $5 and you can park at any HDB carpark white lots. Good for delivery riders, but mostly they will scoot under void decks.

 

It came as a pleasant surprise to me though no use for me as I only park in my CP and use bike as a meditating equipment only.

http://www.straitstimes.com/news/singapore/more-singapore-stories/story/new-season-parking-ticket-motorcyclists-jan-1-2015-20141

 

New season parking ticket for motorcyclists from Jan 1, 2015

 

SINGAPORE - Motorcyclists will be able to use a new season parking ticket from Jan 1, 2015, the Housing Board (HDB) and Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) said on Wednesday.

The Concessionary Season Parking Ticket for Motorcycles (CSPT) will allow short-term parking at most HDB and URA car parks for a flat monthly fee of $20.

"The CPST will make parking more affordable for motorcyclists, especially despatch and delivery riders who need to frequent several car parks daily during the course of their work," said both agencies in a statement.

The move comes after per-minute parking for motorcycles was implemented at HDB and URA car parks with Electronic Parking Systems in July, to help motorcyclists making short stops save on their parking fees.

Motorcyclists with an existing HDB Season Parking Ticket, which can be used only at a motorist's registered car park, will have the option of topping up their existing ticket by $3 or $5. The prevailing motorcycle monthly season parking charges are $15 for surface car parks and $17 for covered car parks.

The new season parking ticket can be purchased via HDB e-Services or at HDB Branches from Jan 1, 2015.

=====================================================================================================================

 

The strange thing is I just got my bike season parking on 31 Dec... and the HDB customer service staff did not even offer this new scheme to me.

 

 

 

in any case, will try out for one or two months to see if i spent more than S$3 on parking coupons...

I see, that means u must 1st have basic season parking for own cp. Then if want, top up $3-$5 to get more coverage at most HDB cp(s).. I think ?

 

I opt for covered car park so just top up S$3

 

its quite worth it.... for those who ride regularly or at least 2 to 3 times a week

cos just one time suay suay forget to put coupon at URA car park and kena a ticket is already S$30?

[Baal]

 

 

in any case, will try out for one or two months to see if i spent more than S$3 on parking coupons...

 

I opt for covered car park so just top up S$3

 

its quite worth it.... for those who ride regularly or at least 2 to 3 times a week

cos just one time suay suay forget to put coupon at URA car park and kena a ticket is already S$30?

iirc, its $30. Worth while i would say.

[Baal]

http://www.cycleworld.com/2014/11/03/2015-yamaha-yzf-r1-superbike-motorcycle-review-first-look-photos-from-eicma-2014-show/

EICMA 2014 FIRST LOOK: 2015 YAMAHA YZF-R1Just what the doctor ordered—an even sportier street-legal R1 superbike. With video, and a look at the limited-edition R1M.

November 3, 2014 By Andrew Bornhop 25 Comments

It was a rainy night in Milan, but that in no way dampened the mood at Yamaha, which trotted out MotoGP star Valentino Rossi to ride the long-awaited 2015 YZF-R1 onto stage at the big launch party held the night before the EICMA motorcycle show opened. And what an impressive bike this new R1 appears to be, a seriously sporty new Yamaha flagship that goes on sale in February/March priced at $16,490.

For that sum, you’ll be getting a potent and highly capable motorcycle that can throw down some fast laps at your local track day and then be ridden home. And it’s in that role as a street-legal race bike that the new R1 will almost certainly shine, thanks to a lightweight aluminum chassis (with a magnesium subframe) and an all-new 998cc four-cylinder engine that puts out “approximately 200 horsepower” at the crankshaft. Yamaha, of note, makes it clear that the 200 mark is reached without any ram-air effect. Also, good, linear torque is reported throughout the rev band.

Neat details abound: The R1’s connecting rods are titanium, and their big ends are fracture-split, which assures a perfect circle. The cylinder head, with reshaped ports and larger valves (33mm intakes, 26.5mm exhausts), has 13.0:1 compression, and its narrower valve angle allows for a more compact pent-roof combustion chamber. And, in page borrowed from MotoGP, the crankshaft is a crossplane design with 270°/180°/90°/180° firing sequence that gives each piston and con rod its own individual and separate movement for power pulses that improve acceleration traction and offer a most excellent great exhaust growl.

Another note about the R1’s crankshaft: Yamaha says it has 20 percent less inertial moment than the previous crank, which dramatically improves throttle response. And a lightweight primary coupling balancer has weights positioned near the outer cylinders for strong acceleration and consistently high torque.

Lightweight forged aluminum pistons are also part of the R1 recipe. Cooled by oil jets from below, these pistons are lightweight but strong, and their low-tension piston rings, together with a diamond-like carbon coating on the wristpins, helps reduce internal friction. Similarly coated is a new rocker-arm mechanism that provides a higher valve lift than the cam height to reduce load on the cam and further cut internal friction.

One of Yamaha’s main design thrusts was to increase air intake volume while reducing power losses. The airbox on the new R1 is a voluminous 10.5 liters, 23 percent larger than the previous box. Yamaha’s Chip Controlled Injection, with long and short funnels electronically activated for optimum power output and torque, remains in use, while new two-directional, 12-hole injectors spray fuel at the back of the larger intake valves.

WHAT DOES THE DOCTOR SAY?
Valentino Rossi evidently played a role in the development of the new 2015 R1. He said he wanted the bike to have the agility of his M1 race machine, but, at the same, be more comfortable to ride and have a “better feel” over the front end. He also worked with the R1’s new electronics, which feature, among other things, lean-sensitive traction control, slide control, and ABS, plus various power modes, a quickshifter, wheelie control and launch control. “All of the electronics in MotoGP have improved a lot,” said Rossi, a nine-time world champion. Electronics now work in a very natural way. It’s like normal riding, but easier.”

With cast magnesium wheels, lightweight LED lights, and a titanium 4-2-1 exhaust, the new 2015 Yamaha YZF-R1 tips the scales at a claimed 439 lb., in fully wet, ready to ride form. Its wheelbase is down by almost 0.4 inch, and its swingarm has been reduced in length by 0.5 inch. Rake and fork offset are unchanged, and an inverted 43mm fork is complemented by a link-type single-shock rear.

Also notable: The 2015 R1 is the first Yamaha supersport model with ABS and Unified Braking. With the latter, the operation of the front brake generates a corresponding brake force at the rear. And when the rider operates both the front and rear brakes, UBS controls the balance applied to each brake. The only time UBS has no control is when only the rear brake is used.

LED headlights reside in the leading edges of the side cowling, not in the center of the fairing, which gives the new 2015 R1 has a race-ready look. This is backed up with an exceptionally strong technical package should keep this Yamaha busy on weekends at racetrack and on roads around the world.


SPECIAL-EDITION: THE YAMAHA YZF-R1M
Near the end of the Yamaha press conference in Milan, we were in for a surprise treat: The R1M, a limited-edition R1 for riders or professional teams who plan to go racing, essentially a homologation special in the spirit of the YZF-R7 of 1999. To that end, this special R1M has Electronic Racing Suspension (ERS) from Öhlins, carbon-fiber bodywork, a Communication Control Unit (a data logger) and stickier Bridgestones. Price: $21,990. Fewer than 500 will be built.

http://www.cycleworld.com/2014/11/03/2015-yamaha-yzf-r1-superbike-motorcycle-review-first-look-photos-from-eicma-2014-show/

Edited January 2, 2015 by Baal

[Baal]

The below site got more info.

http://www.gizmag.com/2015-yamaha-yzf-r1-r1m-specs-photos-eicma/34566/

[Baal]

Yamaha Europe Site.

http://www.yamaha-motor.eu/eu/products/motorcycles/supersport/yzf-r1.aspx

[Kangadrool]

My one ream of coupons still intact after 2 years. LOL...

 

Thinking of surrendering for refund.

 

 

 

in any case, will try out for one or two months to see if i spent more than S$3 on parking coupons...

 

I opt for covered car park so just top up S$3

 

its quite worth it.... for those who ride regularly or at least 2 to 3 times a week

cos just one time suay suay forget to put coupon at URA car park and kena a ticket is already S$30?

 

[Baal]

http://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-reviews/aprilia/2014-aprilia-dorsoduro-750-abs-ar162027.html

2014 Aprilia Dorsoduro 750 ABS

I noted that this Motard is gettig quite common OTR.

ANy idea how this comapres against Duc' Hyper Motard 821?

In terms of FC, pillion comfort, maintenance cost.....via AD.

Heard that it returns 12km / Litre in the city.

[FourZero]

 

http://www.hdb.gov.sg/fi10/fi10296p.nsf/PressReleases/333BD0727639633648257DBF000DC508?OpenDocument

New Season Parking Scheme for Motorcyclists

Date issued : 31 Dec 2014

At this year’s Committee of Supply (COS), Minister for National Development Khaw Boon Wan announced that the Government will provide greater help to individuals who rely on motorcycles for their work.

2 In July, per-minute parking for motorcycles was implemented in the Housing & Development Board (HDB) and Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) car parks with the Electronic Parking System (EPS).

3 On 1 Jan 2015, HDB and URA will introduce a Concessionary Season Parking Ticket for Motorcycles (CSPT), which allows short-term parking at motorcycle lots in HDB and URA car parks island-wide1, for a flat monthly fee.

4 The CSPT will make parking more affordable for motorcyclists, especially despatch and delivery riders who need to frequent several car parks daily during the course of their work. At $20 per month, the CSPT allows holders to park at all HDB and URA1 car parks for the whole day. Motorcyclists with an existing HDB Season Parking Ticket (SPT) will have the option of topping up their existing ticket by $3 or $52. Annex A (PDF 99KB) illustrates the potential savings that motorcyclists can enjoy with the CSPT.

5 To be eligible for the CSPT, motorcyclists must meet the following criteria:

a) Be an HDB resident (i.e. owner, authorised occupier or approved subtenant of an HDB flat; or subtenant of room; or owner/tenant of an HDB shop with living quarters);

b) Hold a valid HDB motorcycle SPT for their HDB flat/HDB shop with living quarters;

c) The motorcycle is Singapore-registered;

d) The motorcycle is owned by the CSPT holder, or in the case of a company-registered motorcycle, be assigned to the CSPT holder; and

e) Each eligible motorcyclist can only hold one CSPT at a time.

6 To ensure that residents’ parking needs continue to be met, CSPT holders will only be allowed to park in the white lots of HDB car parks which they are not registered in. CSPT holders will still be able to park in the reserved red lots at their registered car park. As the motorcycle lots in URA car parks are limited and well used, CSPT holders will have to share the use of the lots with short-term users on a first-come-first-serve basis.

7 The CSPT can be purchased via HDB e-Services or at HDB Branches from 1 Jan 2015.

1 Two URA car parks at Bayfront Avenue and URA Centre East Wing, which do not carry the usual charge of $0.65 per session, as well as other car parks which URA manages for other government agencies, such as Sport Singapore and JTC Corporation, will be excluded from the CSPT scheme.

2 The prevailing motorcycle monthly season parking charges is $15 for surface car park and $17 for covered car park.

 

 

Tis is something really good for riders

[FourZero]

taking over an old Pulsar 180....

 

U enjoying ur bike so far

 

Wish I can get mine soon............... still waitg to get VISA to buy

[Nullifi3d]

I took the plunge and went with my heart on this purchase. My new toy - 2012 monster 796.

 

Haven't offloaded my Yammie FZ6S so that will continue to be my commuting bike.

[FourZero]

I took the plunge and went with my heart on this purchase. My new toy - 2012 monster 796.

 

Haven't offloaded my Yammie FZ6S so that will continue to be my commuting bike.

Wow,,,,,,, monster monster 😄

 

Nice lar 👍😄

[Shorty]

Nowadays see a lot of ducatis otr. Ppl r indeed getting richer. Or...those who used to b able to afford a b&b car, can no longer do so. Now hv to settle for a big bike. If only i can buy one....

[Nullifi3d]

Nowadays see a lot of ducatis otr. Ppl r indeed getting richer. Or...those who used to b able to afford a b&b car, can no longer do so. Now hv to settle for a big bike. If only i can buy one....

 

Well to be honest, there's no loan restriction measures applied to bike ownership. Typically the young ones will pay a minimal deposit on their bike and take the max loan of 7 years. Interest rates range from 4% to 7% depending on the bike CC.

 

Ducatis tend to be slightly higher priced but not very un-affordable (the cheapest model i.e. monster 821 is about 30K on the road). This is comparable to the Jap 4 litrebikes R1/GSXR1000/Kawa ZX10/CBR1000.

 

Maintenance on Ducatis tend to be slightly higher given their major servicing occurs as 12,000km and 24,000km costing between $500 to $1200 depending on the model/engine.

[Shorty]

 

Well to be honest, there's no loan restriction measures applied to bike ownership. Typically the young ones will pay a minimal deposit on their bike and take the max loan of 7 years. Interest rates range from 4% to 7% depending on the bike CC.

 

Ducatis tend to be slightly higher priced but not very un-affordable (the cheapest model i.e. monster 821 is about 30K on the road). This is comparable to the Jap 4 litrebikes R1/GSXR1000/Kawa ZX10/CBR1000.

 

Maintenance on Ducatis tend to be slightly higher given their major servicing occurs as 12,000km and 24,000km costing between $500 to $1200 depending on the model/engine.

but i feel it's such a waste to take a loan for so long. i always make calculations based on max 3yrs loan. that's y i keep telling myself i cant afford

 

previously ducati's maintenance costs was wat made bikers stay away fm the brand. but now....it becomes as common as jap bikes.

[Nullifi3d]

but i feel it's such a waste to take a loan for so long. i always make calculations based on max 3yrs loan. that's y i keep telling myself i cant afford

 

previously ducati's maintenance costs was wat made bikers stay away fm the brand. but now....it becomes as common as jap bikes.

 

Yes but we can't always force others to share the same prudence as us. Anyway for those interested, I paid full cash for this bike (~15K).

 

For me i bought this from a direct seller and given the age and mileage clocked on it, i feel it was a good deal. Initially i wanted to wait until i sold off my FZ6S but seeing as i probably would not encounter a better deal in the future i decided to bite the bullet.

 

Anyway i just rode the bike for the first time and it was a blast. Still getting used to the Vtwins as i've only been familiar with inline4s. The feeling is just 'raw' with this m796, you feel every rattle and every movement of the pistons. As usual, the italians have left their trademark quirkiness on the machines - the side view mirrors are useless because of the vibrations and lack of adjustability. Nothing a pair of Rizoma mirrors can't solve. Next addition to the bike will be all round axle sliders, balancers, and depending on the bonus next week; maybe a set of Termi pipes.