Gilera Fuoco 500 - 2009 /2010

[chrishir]

Yeah Me too... I was really insistant on the black... I will be collecting my bike later.... at about 3plus pm... I am so excited!

yoz...Congrats man! You'll have no regret with the bike but just be carefull with the sus lock thingy becos the bike is quite heavy.

Btw, i'm meeting up with John to go KL and get the Givi brackets and maybe the screen. Will u be keen to join us?

[cameltoe]

yoz...Congrats man! You'll have no regret with the bike but just be carefull with the sus lock thingy becos the bike is quite heavy.

Btw, i'm meeting up with John to go KL and get the Givi brackets and maybe the screen. Will u be keen to join us?

 

yio yio yio

 

sure! possible to contact you over the phone? my number is 91855577

[mrmagoo]

yio yio yio

 

sure! possible to contact you over the phone? my number is 91855577

 

 

I can confirm there is a set of topbox bracket and baseplate available at Mechinda Bike Acc shop at Pertama. The GIVI shop at Jln Ipoh will be receiving the Fuoco brackets and screen by third week September.

 

Tel me when you guys plan to ride up. I'll be happy to take you all up the twisties of Awana / Genting.

[cameltoe]

I can confirm there is a set of topbox bracket and baseplate available at Mechinda Bike Acc shop at Pertama. The GIVI shop at Jln Ipoh will be receiving the Fuoco brackets and screen by third week September.

 

Tel me when you guys plan to ride up. I'll be happy to take you all up the twisties of Awana / Genting.

 

Thank you once again Mr Magoo I actually ordered all the accesories already and would not mind just meeting up with you guys!

 

Mag

[mrmagoo]

Thank you once again Mr Magoo I actually ordered all the accesories already and would not mind just meeting up with you guys!

 

Mag

 

 

Great. Do a Saturday departure to arrive KL by late afternoon, then we can meet up for a quick dinner. Sunday morning we meet at about 8am and ride the Ulu Yam / Batang Kali / Genting Highland twisties for breakfast at Coffee Bean. Then we can ride down to Awana and either blast Karak highway for some 'high speed' fun, or we can take the old Gombak road if you prefer more twisties.

 

You guys will be back in KL by afternoon for lunch, then leave for home by 1400, reaching SG by 8pm.

 

Bring along as many Mega Scoots from SG. It'll be fun.

 

My number +60192310005. The name is Nik.

 

Regards

[mrmagoo]

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.

[cameltoe]

Great. Do a Saturday departure to arrive KL by late afternoon, then we can meet up for a quick dinner. Sunday morning we meet at about 8am and ride the Ulu Yam / Batang Kali / Genting Highland twisties for breakfast at Coffee Bean. Then we can ride down to Awana and either blast Karak highway for some 'high speed' fun, or we can take the old Gombak road if you prefer more twisties.

 

You guys will be back in KL by afternoon for lunch, then leave for home by 1400, reaching SG by 8pm.

 

Bring along as many Mega Scoots from SG. It'll be fun.

 

My number +60192310005. The name is Nik.

 

Regards

 

Hey thanks Nik,

 

I will place your number in my mobile right now. will take note of your offer. Will weekdays be alright for you? I have just resigned and taking up a new job on the 15th sep so I am not sure of the timing. However it would be nice to bring the oddies together!

 

Thanks!

 

Mag:cheeky:

[cameltoe]

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.

 

Huh! actually I am not sure where this cable is but will take note. Possible to post a picture of the problem and solution?

 

Thanks!

[chrishir]

Huh! actually I am not sure where this cable is but will take note. Possible to post a picture of the problem and solution?

 

Thanks!

 

Check out this website for details.

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

btw my hp is 94559365. maybe we can meet up sometime and ride ard with our unique vehicle....hehe

[mrmagoo]

I can now confirm that the Fuoco windscreen and the Fuoco rear top box brackets are available from KL.

 

Windscreen + Mounting Brackets: Sg$ 200

Bracket for TopBox with mounting Plate : Sg$ 160

 

Only two sets are available for now. The windscreen is especially good value as the Original Fuoco items from Piaggio are about Sg600 per unit.

 

Regards

 

Nik

[airfins]

Very cool bike itchy...itchy....

[dyno_88]

any aftermarket exhaust and shock absorber for the fuoco? Just curious...haha

[adr77]

Does this no plate FP 2XXX red fuoco from this thread. Was tailing behind u on fri along PIE towards Changi. Sry bt tat, but just love watching the rear view of ur bike. Cheers!

[angelus_conceicao]

any news when the next shipment of fuocos will arrive?

 

went to asphoon to find out more but was told only the maroon ones are left. I'm holding out for either a white one or a black one.

 

Anybody can advise on this? Thanks in advance.

[bigcow]

any news when the next shipment of fuocos will arrive?

 

went to asphoon to find out more but was told only the maroon ones are left. I'm holding out for either a white one or a black one.

 

Anybody can advise on this? Thanks in advance.

 

why not u call up piaggio service center to ask?

[Brembo]

any news when the next shipment of fuocos will arrive?

 

went to asphoon to find out more but was told only the maroon ones are left. I'm holding out for either a white one or a black one.

 

Anybody can advise on this? Thanks in advance.

 

 

Presently even the reds are sold out. The next shipment will arrive in 2 weeks time...only 6 units of black, among them, 2 units are booked.

Go book with your dealer.

For Silver (there are no white in the production), there should be a batch coming mid next year.

[cameltoe]

Presently even the reds are sold out. The next shipment will arrive in 2 weeks time...only 6 units of black, among them, 2 units are booked.

Go book with your dealer.

For Silver (there are no white in the production), there should be a batch coming mid next year.

 

you got to get it quick! I love the bike so far! and the attention it gets is still strong! rides nice and easy.. only problem is the small fuel tank that can only do about 220km other than that, its a perfect city bike

[angelus_conceicao]

Presently even the reds are sold out. The next shipment will arrive in 2 weeks time...only 6 units of black, among them, 2 units are booked.

Go book with your dealer.

For Silver (there are no white in the production), there should be a batch coming mid next year.

 

Hi Brembo,

 

I called Piaggio to check and the person told me the waiting time is 2 months!!! haha.. guess you really have to wait for good things.

 

Anyway i think one of the booked units is mine. Hopefully it'll arrive soon cos public transportation is a killer especially since i travel alot in the wee hours of the morning and there's only cabs avail.

 

BTW, whats the approx. cost of the topbox with brackets and mounting plate? keen to get one. thanks.

[mrmagoo]

Dyno-88, I've ordered my Leo Vince exhaust two weeks ago and should be here anytime. Its about RM1,500 so possibly cheaper in SG.

I hope its not too noisy, and will give at least equal or more power. The primari reason for my purchase is I find the standard exhaust ugly and ungainly. I also wat to lose some weight and was made to understand the Leo Vince is about 6 KG lighter. That's a lot of unsprung weight thrown out, and the rear suspension do not have to work as hard on the bumps.

 

BTW, the rear topbox mount is less than RM200. You'll have a choice of which Givi topbox you want.

[cameltoe]

Hi Mr Magoo,

 

I have just fitted my Leo Vince exhaust to my bike yesterday and I must say that it sounds really nice... It cost my about S$750 and is rather loud. I have taken some pics and will post it on soon. You can also check out the pipe in youtube... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zq3fJam8m4

 

Btw, your deduction on changing the exhaust are all accurate and correct.

 

Cheers buddy!

 

Mag

 

Dyno-88, I've ordered my Leo Vince exhaust two weeks ago and should be here anytime. Its about RM1,500 so possibly cheaper in SG.

I hope its not too noisy, and will give at least equal or more power. The primari reason for my purchase is I find the standard exhaust ugly and ungainly. I also wat to lose some weight and was made to understand the Leo Vince is about 6 KG lighter. That's a lot of unsprung weight thrown out, and the rear suspension do not have to work as hard on the bumps.

 

BTW, the rear topbox mount is less than RM200. You'll have a choice of which Givi topbox you want.

[mrmagoo]

Hi Mr Magoo,

 

I have just fitted my Leo Vince exhaust to my bike yesterday and I must say that it sounds really nice... It cost my about S$750 and is rather loud. I have taken some pics and will post it on soon. You can also check out the pipe in youtube... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zq3fJam8m4

 

Btw, your deduction on changing the exhaust are all accurate and correct.

 

Cheers buddy!

 

Mag

 

Congrats. Pipe is delayed and since I'm going to Brindisi, Italy mid November, I'll shop around there myself. Planning to pick up a pair of rear shocks as well. Maybe a Malossi variator kit.

 

As i put more kms on the bike, i find myself getting really comfortable throwing it around and with slightly higher speeds, I'm beginning to find certain handling characteristics that was ok before starting to trouble me.

1. Handling on bumpy roads is pretty shitty, probably due to the two wheel configuration in front ( probably incurable ) and the rear unsprung weight ( somewhat curable with the Leo Vince and new shockers )) .

2. Weaving on high speed ( above 150km/h) sweepers, that sets in if the road is slightly less than smooth. This is due to the rear rather than the front. The weave is more disconcerting rather than dangerous. It takes some time for the bike to settle. Again I think this can be cured with better aftermarket rear shocks.

 

Still Loving my Fuoco.

[moto_fly]

hey guys just wondering...the fuoco rear wheel is 14" with 280mm disc n my gilera08 front wheel is 14" too but wit 240mm disc. U think i can use da 280mm on my front wheels???? That is if i can get da brackets for it...

[angelus_conceicao]

Hi Mr Magoo,

 

Could you please advise the address of the shops which i can get hold of the givi topbox brackets? If possible, the model no. of the topbox bracket as well so that when i get there i knoe how to check if i got the right one.

 

Will be heading up to KL mid dec. But not riding up cos my family will be travelling together.

 

Thanks in advance for the help. Cheers.

[bigcow]

hey guys just wondering...the fuoco rear wheel is 14" with 280mm disc n my gilera08 front wheel is 14" too but wit 240mm disc. U think i can use da 280mm on my front wheels???? That is if i can get da brackets for it...

 

Why not u go for after market disc? are u sure the Fuoco rear disc can put on your Runner front disc? the screw holes are the same? u better double check. unless u willing the drill some holes which is strongly not advisable.

[moto_fly]

becoz aftermarket discs for gilera dun come in oversize bro. Only OEM sizes. N no, i'm not sure whether it will fit...thats y im asking it'll be good if it can n theres brackets for it...