SBF SkipperNet Cafe 2008

[rae07]

S750WP>> skipper parts can try junkyard. there's one ard jln buroh. also can try wonderful motor. they keep quite a lot of 2nd hand parts. as for 1st hand, try tong aik.(beside sim lim square)

btw..welcom to the home of DIY junkies. most of us here DIY our skippers. perhaps can get together and have a session.

 

mutu>> well..it really depends on urself. if u r happy wth the bike and do not mind paying the price. go for it.

 

alvin>> when free next weekend?? i should be free after sat when i'm done with quiz.

[SK I]

Haha...Oryx...like that I don't come back...you cannot sell your Skipp liao lor

 

Rae, here flood again last few days...the river got so high from tropical "Storm Vicente" that it overflowed and flooded some house and schools along it...now subsided again...

 

Myusha, Skipper brake got limited power lah...so don't go too fast...if have to, then keep 2 second rule for better braking distance

 

Alvin... $0.01 er... don't mention it

[mutu]

Originally posted by rae07@Sep 24 2005, 04:52 PM

S750WP>> skipper parts can try junkyard. there's one ard jln buroh. also can try wonderful motor. they keep quite a lot of 2nd hand parts. as for 1st hand, try tong aik.(beside sim lim square)

btw..welcom to the home of DIY junkies. most of us here DIY our skippers. perhaps can get together and have a session.

 

mutu>> well..it really depends on urself. if u r happy wth the bike and do not mind paying the price. go for it.

 

alvin>> when free next weekend?? i should be free after sat when i'm done with quiz.

Hmm just wondering issit too expensive anot? Buy from Sunrise reliable anot?

i dun haf much experience also... i'm just afraid i get for $850 then 1 month later alot of things break down gotta spend alot on repair as it is an old bike... forum people are selling for $500-600(not guranteed of parts)...

 

Currently still studying so just trying to buy a cheap transport... Hmm perhabs anyone here know that simon and can cham siong for a better price? Thinking of getting it on monday or tuesday...

Abit confused...

 

Anyone here staying near bukit batok??

[myusha]

me me... i stay near bb... lolx

 

sk: dunch u noe that i am a safety rider?

 

oryx: naughty naughty bad boy!!!

clamp my bike huh.... lolx....

[rae07]

Originally posted by mutu@Sep 24 2005, 05:25 PM

Hmm just wondering issit too expensive anot? Buy from Sunrise reliable anot?

i dun haf much experience also... i'm just afraid i get for $850 then 1 month later alot of things break down gotta spend alot on repair as it is an old bike... forum people are selling for $500-600(not guranteed of parts)...

 

Currently still studying so just trying to buy a cheap transport...  Hmm perhabs anyone here know that simon and can cham siong for a better price? Thinking of getting it on monday or tuesday...

Abit confused...  

 

Anyone here staying near bukit batok??

since it's offered @ such steep price, insist tt they change belt, rollers for u.(though u can't ensure tt they change it unless u witness) and ensure tyres r relatively new as new tyres can set u back 40+ each.

 

ride a while to see if the brakes works. if feel funny go back change tt. since they offer warranty. then test out stuff like suspension and all. if anything out juz go back within a mth. should be safe.

 

oh yeah..do check engine mounting b4 u commit. shake the rear wheel to see if it moves independently.

 

 

SK>> take care over there man. any new mods to ur vespa??

[S750WP]

Just read the old post, found many useful information on the skipper by black comet, scooterlacer and rae.

 

The rest of the post from Pg50 onwards all tok c*** liow sianz

[S750WP]

Is there K&N air filter for skipper?? Planning to do grounding, stebel horn and hazard light when I get my skipper.

[ultimax]

You can install a K&N filter, but you'll have to do pretty serious modifications. Also, you'll have to change your jettings. If you want to do that, might as well go the whole 9 yards and get the Malossi carb kit haha.

 

I'm not sure if grounding wires on a skipper will improve anything.

[ultimax]

was browsing the Garage Sales section and noticed a skipper for sale: http://www.singaporebikes.com/forum/index....showtopic=92086

[WhiteOryx]

Originally posted by mutu@Sep 24 2005, 05:25 PM

Hmm just wondering issit too expensive anot? Buy from Sunrise reliable anot?

i dun haf much experience also... i'm just afraid i get for $850 then 1 month later alot of things break down gotta spend alot on repair as it is an old bike... forum people are selling for $500-600(not guranteed of parts)...

 

Currently still studying so just trying to buy a cheap transport... Hmm perhabs anyone here know that simon and can cham siong for a better price? Thinking of getting it on monday or tuesday...

Abit confused...

 

Anyone here staying near bukit batok??

Alvin, you got your bike also from sunrise right?? Maybe can help mutu out here!

 

S750WP>> Hehe i also learn alot from this forum! The other TCC is basically to keep this topic up or to arrange DIY sessions! PS... horns, hazard lights and pilot lights are Rae's idea! If you want he can teach you all these DIY if he's free! Right Rae!

 

SK>> You not coming back?? Wah like that i have to keep my skipper forever! Still got the vespa

[rae07]

Originally posted by WhiteOryx@Sep 25 2005, 10:56 AM

PS... horns, hazard lights and pilot lights are Rae's idea! If you want he can teach you all these DIY if he's free! Right Rae!

horn idea starts frm ultimax and kilkenny man. and besides S750WP dun need much teaching on tt. he's very much a pro @ DIYs. (been seeing his post on DIYs in bandit section)

 

S750WP>> like ulitmax mentoned...grounding wire's not necessary. not heard of any K&N air filter for skippers. how abt trying open pod airfilters??(those used on runners) heard frm a runner guy tt it improves his bike performance.

[WhiteOryx]

Hehe yah ahz! Horns from kilkenny and ultimax! Anyway, waiting for leds DIY! Wanna see what can be done with those!

[S750WP]

Originally posted by ultimax@Sep 25 2005, 08:59 AM

You can install a K&N filter, but you'll have to do pretty serious modifications. Also, you'll have to change your jettings. If you want to do that, might as well go the whole 9 yards and get the Malossi carb kit haha.

 

I'm not sure if grounding wires on a skipper will improve anything.

Malossi carb?? sounds expensive to me. Do you think aprillia 125 carb can fit.

 

I was just wondering if there is a drop in K&N air filter for skipper because basically they produce most filters for most bike. If not I will just stick to the oem filters.

 

Read from the old post you guys just wash the air filter with mama lemon, don;t you need to oil the air filter?

[S750WP]

For the horns, hazard lights I know how to DIY. Other maintenance like spark plug, air filter, wash carb, gear oil, brake pads I know how to DIY also.

 

I plan to change the belts and rollers myself too, any DIY session for that because I have never work on a scoot before.

[rae07]

Originally posted by S750WP@Sep 25 2005, 06:39 PM

For the horns, hazard lights I know how to DIY. Other maintenance like spark plug, air filter, wash carb, gear oil, brake pads I know how to DIY also.

 

I plan to change the belts and rollers myself too, any DIY session for that because I have never work on a scoot before.

regarding rollers and belt change, can seek advice frm Rol13.

 

i read somewhere tt drop in air filter's not tt gd. perhaps you can try post up in main scoot forum on K&N air filters.

as for carb, as long as the opening fits, a rs125's carb should work. thnik there's enough top clearance for bigger carb.

[ultimax]

Originally posted by S750WP@Sep 25 2005, 06:39 PM

For the horns, hazard lights I know how to DIY. Other maintenance like spark plug, air filter, wash carb, gear oil, brake pads I know how to DIY also.

 

I plan to change the belts and rollers myself too, any DIY session for that because I have never work on a scoot before.

PM me if you're interested in obtaining a copy of the Skipper service manual

[S750WP]

Originally posted by ultimax@Sep 25 2005, 07:56 PM

PM me if you're interested in obtaining a copy of the Skipper service manual

I just paid $12 for a photocopy from yahoo, if only I have read the older post earlier, I would have save $7.

[alvinten]

i got my bike from another owner... not from sunrise... only do the bushings there... simon is a nice guy i must say...

 

DIY is anytime... hee hee... find that for K and N filter for skipper is not going to help much... thats ow i feel... i myself save the money on buying filter and cleaning filter... no filter is the best!! hahaha... cos mine does not have one at all...

 

totally burn out at marina.... motocross is good!!! took a few rounds today at the track.... waaah... i can tell u all... it is totally cool!! time to revive my scram!!

 

Jerm!!! are you with mi!!

[rae07]

wah...having a scram revolution in skipper thread??

[mutu]

haha now my problem is 13 more days to my 24th bday... so contemplating to get before or after my bday...

 

any diff in insurance anot?

 

alvin : yah simon really friendly... haha so its better to get at a steeper price but a gd buy? LOL. Yah most probly will be interested to get it soon and can join u guys for some DIY session... Hehe.

 

Rae: so to check the mounting by checking whether the rear wheel move as in rotating? or shaking to see if its secured? sorry i am abit confuse here on how u check the mounting...

[WhiteOryx]

Mutu>> Shake the wheel, don't rotate it Another way to check the mounting is by lifting the exhaust. If you can lift it easily, the mounting gone liao!

 

>> Scrambler revolution in skipper thread?? Hmm...

[ultimax]

Originally posted by mutu@Sep 26 2005, 12:38 PM

haha now my problem is 13 more days to my 24th bday... so contemplating to get before or after my bday...

 

any diff in insurance anot?

 

It's best to call the insurance companies and ask.

 

NTUC Insurance:

 

https://incnet.income.com.sg/Motor/uiMotorCycleQuotForm.aspx

 

It'll send a quote straight to your email box within seconds!

 

Mitsui:

 

WITT Insurance Agency: TEL: 6296 5445

[rae07]

having prob starting. spend 5-10 min cranking. tuned up idling speed, cdi and spark-plug coil working. startwer working. wat could it be??

 

quoted tt there's a possibility of too much 2T in carb. (2T pump leaking) but i have my reservation cos when i check my plug, it's not wet. could too lean mixture cause difficulty in starting?

 

also suspect tt its autochoke tt's the culprit.

[WhiteOryx]

Bring to 494 check loh!

[mutu]

THanks hehe.

 

Meanwhile i will just keep my options open just view more bike first...

See if i can get a gd deal anot...

 

=P