Gilera Fuoco 500 - 2009 /2010

[williamleesg]

I encountered the similar experience like you,chaochao.. tried to throttle and move off when my bike is tilted to the side but the bike dun not move, then though bout the sensor.. lol.. muz sit down..

Anyway, i dun think the bike will topple to the side when the handle bar is turned slightly to the side..

Btw,parking is easier with the tilt lock engaged.. once u get used to the 3 wheel lock mode pushing, it can save lots of energy bcoz you need not use ur strength to tahan the bike from toppling..

Mainstand is so easy with the tilt lock engaged.. u can even do it with 1 hand.. lol..

Where to do stay btw,chaochao?

[williamleesg]

think i'm going for engine oil change soon..

[Guest chaochao]

I encountered the similar experience like you,chaochao.. tried to throttle and move off when my bike is tilted to the side but the bike dun not move, then though bout the sensor.. lol.. muz sit down..

Anyway, i dun think the bike will topple to the side when the handle bar is turned slightly to the side..

Btw,parking is easier with the tilt lock engaged.. once u get used to the 3 wheel lock mode pushing, it can save lots of energy bcoz you need not use ur strength to tahan the bike from toppling..

Mainstand is so easy with the tilt lock engaged.. u can even do it with 1 hand.. lol..

Where to do stay btw,chaochao?

 

Tried reverse parking with tilt-lock engaged - I've to roll the bike in and out more. Released the tilt-lock to park instead. Besides, the owners manual specify not to push the bike with the tilt-lock engaged. Not sure the reason why, but I do not wanna damange any thing.

 

Despite its weight, pushing w/o engaging tilt-lock is quite easy because of it is balanced by three-wheels and I can access the grab-bar easily.

 

Wow - I never like better putting the Fuoco on mainstand! OK - have not tried doing on one-hand though.

 

I've made my first re-fuel over the weekend. I pumped when the reserve lights turned on. 10.1L for 234KM. 80% with pillon going at 60-70kph @ 4,000rpm-4100rpm.

 

This week I'd be doing 70kph-80kph @ 4,500rpm with 80% pillon. I'm already bored with the low-speeds during this run-in... no choice

Upside is - whenever it went - it sure got attention - especially when I do not need to put my foot down at traffic lights!!

[SW9000]

I guess the bike will be super ready for next year's Songkran?

Of course only if it manages to capture your heart long enough... hehehe.

 

Anyway, as with all other bikes, running-in not exceeding 5k rpm for 1st 500k would be good enough.

After that, just gradual increase.

[Guest chaochao]

I guess the bike will be super ready for next year's Songkran?

Of course only if it manages to capture your heart long enough... hehehe.

 

Anyway, as with all other bikes, running-in not exceeding 5k rpm for 1st 500k would be good enough.

After that, just gradual increase.

 

Hey SW9000! Still got your SWing?! Yah - moved from SWing to Gilera.

 

Thank you for the info - at least now I have more confidence to go slightly faster... was doing 60-70kph in e'ways behind trucks and buses!!

 

This bike will definitely stay with me longer (cliche ) than SWing coz I need more stability for commuting.

[bigcow]

Hey SW9000! Still got your SWing?! Yah - moved from SWing to Gilera.

 

Thank you for the info - at least now I have more confidence to go slightly faster... was doing 60-70kph in e'ways behind trucks and buses!!

 

This bike will definitely stay with me longer (cliche ) than SWing coz I need more stability for commuting.

 

we shall see... haha...

[williamleesg]

Glad you are enjoying ur ride.. when i juz got the bike, i often get questions from anyway, be it at traffic light, carpark, petrol station, sure got someone will ask me about the bike, how the 3 wheel works, how much, what model,etc.. i answer then sianz liao.. lol..

[Guest chaochao]

Glad you are enjoying ur ride.. when i juz got the bike, i often get questions from anyway, be it at traffic light, carpark, petrol station, sure got someone will ask me about the bike, how the 3 wheel works, how much, what model,etc.. i answer then sianz liao.. lol..

 

Then we should get some brochure from the agent, put into the underseat compartment... when ppl ask "Wa - never see before... what bran' huh? How much?" - we'd open our underseat, shove them the brochure "Nah - kagi kua (read it for yourself!)."

 

On two-wheelers when going over humps, I'd try evade by going to the "ends" of the hump where height is lower. However, with Fuoco *scrapped*... kenna the wheel. Again, I forgot about the two front wheels! Many habits to adapt to.

[williamleesg]

lol, i even encounter a porsche beside me at the traffic light, he winded down his window to ask me about my bike.. haha..

So chaochao bro, we can sort of look forward to next month?

[Guest chaochao]

BTW, do check your radiator hose which is known to rub against the radiator fan motor housing. It will eventually cause a rupture. This is a well known problem affecting the Fuoco. It only requires a simple cable tie fix.

 

Check out this website for details.

http://www.modernvespa.com/forum/topic28943?highlight=hose+fan

....

 

Not sure if Gilera has fixed that hose-glitch, but the 2010 Fuoco batch (the one that I have) hose placement looks ok.

[williamleesg]

this hose issue i use cable tie to prevent the hose from contacting with the fan..

[bigcow]

Lobster Lunch at Sungei Rengit - 1st August 2010

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php?p=6545338#post6545338

[williamleesg]

ouch.. am working on the 1st.. yawns..

[Chubb]

is there any hazard light on e fuoco?

[williamleesg]

yup,there is a hazard light switch..

[williamleesg]

bro chaochao.. how's ur running in?

[fesa7044]

bro chaochao.. how's ur running in?

 

 

testing

 

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[williamleesg]

wow, i love ducati..

[Guest chaochao]

bro chaochao.. how's ur running in?

 

Here's my fuel economy each top-up during the run-in:

 

0KM to 235KM - f/c 23km/l

60% e'way

 

235KM to 502KIM - f/c 24.7km/l

60% e'way

 

502KM to 761KM - f/c 24.7km/l

>90kph; 4,800RPM; 2-Up; Res light on = 240KM;

60% e'way

 

761KM to 1,026 - f/c 24km/l

>90KPH; 4,800RPM; 2-Up;

60% e'way

 

1,026 to 1,284 - f/c 23.2km/l

>100KPH; 2-Up;

40% e'way

 

1,284 to 1,562 - f/c 25km/l

>90KPH; 2-Up 60%;

70% e'way

 

 

Changed engine oil at ADH. Heard from the mech that first 10,000km have to service there in order not to void the warranty.

 

My fuoco has now reached 2000KM. From the looks of it, this 500cc yields a more impressive f/c compared to my previous 400cc Silverwing although both have similar weight. (I had also evaluated Silverwing with same riding condition)

 

Fastest speed I went so far is 120kph.

Farthest distance traveled in a single tank: 267KM

 

Rear suspension set to hardest.

 

In taking bends at 90kph (where feasible), my Fuoco does feels wobbly yet it sticks to the ground. Gotta use more effort to bank the bike. I can only manage 50kph-60kph on the Buona Vista bends. I concluded that the Fuoco is not as good in bends as a two-wheeler (unless you slow down).

 

I also discovered that if you apply the front brakes while taking a bend, the bike would tend to force itself upright!! This phenomenon nearly had me into an accident on the B.Vista bends!!

 

Other test on Fuoco include:

- did a little off-road terrain i.e. grass patch with surface tree roots. Not bad except that the front tiny wheels is not very good a clearing higher bumps

 

- making multiples u-turns. Seems that it takes more effort to u-turn a 3-wheeler. It also means wider turns if you wanna go faster.

 

- engaging tilt-lock before coming to a stop. Not as intuitive as I thought esp if you have a pillon. Better to put foot down, then engage tilt-lock. Still, the tilt-lock function is really useful.

 

 

Things I did not fancy or wish to have:

- In the interior under seat compartment feels hot after riding for a while. Most of the heat is generated from right side which the Voltage Regulator is located. Hence, refrain from placing heat-sensitive things such as Toto 4-D tickets

 

- Mirrors - too wide for squeezing between lanes. Will have to scout for a nice after-market mirrors.

 

- Need a rear hugger!!

 

 

Looking forward to:

- riding up to M'sia

- original OEM box (order seems to take ages to arrive)

- after-mkt pipes

- Givi windshield (last priority)

 

Edited August 11, 2010 by chaochao

[williamleesg]

wow bro chaochao, that is a detailed description of ur running in.. lol..

Think ur topbox will not be as long as mine, i waited 5 months plus for it to arrive..

Let's hope our exhaust arrive soon..

[Guest chaochao]

wow bro chaochao, that is a detailed description of ur running in.. lol..

Think ur topbox will not be as long as mine, i waited 5 months plus for it to arrive..

Let's hope our exhaust arrive soon..

 

I'm getting impatient on the OEM box. Not arrive till now.

 

Any chance you can post some pics of how your base plate is fitted to your Fuoco tail?

I am planning to get my own box - just that I do not know what kind of fixtures to use.

[williamleesg]

can sure,mine is the givi oem rack for fuoco.. shall take some pics for u when i'm free..

[williamleesg]

http://www.givi.it/My-motorcycle/?ma=GILERA&mo=Fuoco-500-07--09

tried taking photo of my rack but not so clear, so i might as well juz send you the link..

[MS]

Do I smell a meet up soon?

 

Fuoco Owners

(1) Williamleesg - Black

(2) Chao Chao - Red

(3) MS - Black

[williamleesg]

haha,a meet up with 3 fuocos?