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kilkenny Newbie

kilkenny

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Originally posted by plainmilk@Jan 6 2006, 12:23 PM

hello!

im a new skipper owner..

just got my bike n licence last dec.. hope to learn lots frm ya guys! =D

hey u!

 

welcome to the skipper group! i was wondering if i had scared you off yesterday with my paikia face LOL.

 

we do some DIY on our own cos its fun (and cheaper!) :cheeky:

we might be meeting this sunday if not we'll be going to the anniversary thingy at marina south next week.

 

what did u do to ur bike yesterday? is that ur usual mechanic?:smile:

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SK I Newbie

SK I

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Welcome to this section of SBF, Plainmilk :smile:

We are just commuters who sometimes like to mess around with our Skippers :cheeky:

 

We will be meeting this Sunday. So if you're available...maybe you want to drop by to join us? same goes for all the new faces in Skippernet :thumb:

Phatish, if you free to drop by...maybe we take a look for you? Our Rae is quite good with wiring :bouncefire:

 

I'm on with anything for Sunday afternoon. So I'll drop by again tomorrow to check post :bounce:

Be contented and you have the world... be greedy and you'll never be happy.

phatish Newbie

phatish

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i think my Rectifier spoil or somthing....any idea how much it cost? when i ram my bike...batt will hit up to 18V. damn high..haha. and gets super hot after a ride.now my batt can't crank up the bike again...just change like 2 weeks ago...

phatish Newbie

phatish

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voltage regulator: governs the amount of current coming from the alternator and limits it to about 14-15 volt. This is usually combined with the rectifier to make one piece of hardware. If too much current is generated, the regulator sends it to the ground or frame.

 

sounds like a proble of mine....how? is it Ex?:cry: :cry: :cry:

rae07 Newbie

rae07

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Originally posted by plainmilk@Jan 6 2006, 12:23 PM

hello!

im a new skipper owner..

just got my bike n licence last dec.. hope to learn lots frm ya guys! =D

welcome welcome. nice to have a new member on board. ;) do post up any queries you have and we'll try assist you. :smile: do join us if you can...juz hang ard and tok c***. maybe lil' bike fiddling.

 

weather's bad these days..ride safe. :thumb:

 

SK>> lao da! i can only make it in evening. morning will be over sentosa. :sweat: maybe u guys carry on wat u gotto do and i'll join for dinner?

plainmilk Newbie

plainmilk

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Originally posted by kilkenny@Jan 6 2006, 12:49 PM

hey u!

 

welcome to the skipper group! i was wondering if i had scared you off yesterday with my paikia face LOL.

 

we do some DIY on our own cos its fun (and cheaper!) :cheeky:

we might be meeting this sunday if not we'll be going to the anniversary thingy at marina south next week.

 

what did u do to ur bike yesterday? is that ur usual mechanic?:smile:

hello! =D no laa.. u didnt scare me @ all.. =P glad to know a fellow skipper owner..

i was there that day to change the front compartment cover.. previous owner had 2 horrible red speakers there.. =P and no.. he's not exactly my usual mechanic? the skip's really new.. hes the only mec ive been to.. and i think he's good and charges reasonable prices??

 

so all skippers and vespa owners wishing to do their bike. drop on by to Yee Seng Motors at Bukit Merah Lane.. its wee bit on the inside.. futher down from HKL and Albert.. toward the left.. this uncle is vespa n skipper pro.. sells reconditioned classic vespas too.. pls help spread the word around..

plainmilk Newbie

plainmilk

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Originally posted by SK I@Jan 7 2006, 12:25 AM

Welcome to this section of SBF, Plainmilk :smile:

We are just commuters who sometimes like to mess around with our Skippers :cheeky:

 

We will be meeting this Sunday. So if you're available...maybe you want to drop by to join us? same goes for all the new faces in Skippernet :thumb:

Phatish, if you free to drop by...maybe we take a look for you? Our Rae is quite good with wiring :bouncefire:

 

I'm on with anything for Sunday afternoon. So I'll drop by again tomorrow to check post :bounce:

this sunday? *so exciting!!* when and where?? i think my bf would be very interested (havent asked him yet) to come down too? to learn more on how to maintain the skipper.. (im not very good at this kinda stuff ya noe.. =D coz im a girl! +P)

 

a small intro on myself and my skipper. im now currently bumming around.. =P but will be flying off to auzzieland in feb for further studies.. =D

the skipper i have is shared by both me n my bf..

we got it at a really cheap price.. 500bucks.. but the COE ends in mar09 and there was a major hole in the chasis.. had to get it welded.. changed the seat too..

 

actually was hoping to get a gilera runner or vespa ET8 but due to monetary concerns, cant do so.. my dream bike to have is... R1 =D

 

okie! hope to hear from ya guys soon!

ill drop by tonight to check oout when n where the outing is.. seeyaz!!!

Mark C. Newbie

Mark C.

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Bro SK I,

Happy Birthday To You!!

:smile:

With every good wishes

 

Mark C.

 

It is in the moment of your decision and action that your life is shaped.

Life is a daring adventure or nothing at all.

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mitosis Newbie

mitosis

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hey all, new skipper owner here. my mito sent to workshop for overhauling (gonna take 3-4months) so i bought a skipper off the forums to be my back up and future spare bike.

 

when and where is this sunday outing?

Things done so far:

Brand new rear suspension, new rubbers in carbs, serviced carbs, double bubble windscreen, voltmeter, Pilot Sport tyres, Did o ring + VAZ sprokets, front brake pump, gaskets + waterpump oil seal, Maxima CoolAid, 2nd hand rear hugger, 2nd hand front brake disc, Fizz Power brake pads front and back, 2nd hand front and back rims, Yusa battery, Reconditioned 2nd hand carbs by Planet, Front sticker number plate, front wheel bearings, new clutch plates, fortuna paintwork sponsored by spastic driver, Keitin tank pad.

 

Need sugar mommy for : Hel brake lines and top end overhaul.

WhiteOryx Newbie

WhiteOryx

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Sorry guyz, due to the rainy weather, the outing/DIY session was cancelled. There might be one this coming sunday. Do log in often for the updates :smile:

 

phatish>> A new set of rectifier would cost more than $30. I got a recondition one from botak at around $20 last time when mine died. Hehe. Just for your info. :cheeky:

][][ No point waiting.. if you want something, its best to go get it yourself!!! ][][

mitosis Newbie

mitosis

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The bike needs repainting. heard u guys know how to do it.

For the fairings, do you just paint or do you actually use laquer too? im planning to change the main body to pearl white and the plsticky parts/foot platform to black.

Also, i saw some skipper with this carpetting thing cover the foot rest area. any ideas how to do it exactly?

Things done so far:

Brand new rear suspension, new rubbers in carbs, serviced carbs, double bubble windscreen, voltmeter, Pilot Sport tyres, Did o ring + VAZ sprokets, front brake pump, gaskets + waterpump oil seal, Maxima CoolAid, 2nd hand rear hugger, 2nd hand front brake disc, Fizz Power brake pads front and back, 2nd hand front and back rims, Yusa battery, Reconditioned 2nd hand carbs by Planet, Front sticker number plate, front wheel bearings, new clutch plates, fortuna paintwork sponsored by spastic driver, Keitin tank pad.

 

Need sugar mommy for : Hel brake lines and top end overhaul.

ahhan Newbie

ahhan

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hi guys...

 

i have this problem wif my skipper... every morning i cant start my bike smoothly le...

 

i need to press on the starter on and off for 30 seconds then can get it started... even started it died down for a few times then can idle properly....

 

damn it... dunno wat happened...

figured may be the autochoke got problems....

anyone can knows how to verify wats the problem??

 

and if it is really the autochoke... how much does it cost???

HP=98719012

alvinten Newbie

alvinten

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mitosis... yes... we all spray our own bike... erm... not those very nice finish though~~ hhahaha... yes... we use lacquer... also... we ry our best to sand down and put putty if can... hahahaha... but still quite far off the standar~~ :p

 

Ahhan... maybe because these few days very cold... then quite hard to start... mi here also... so might not be the auto choke fault... hee... tats all i can give u~~ :p

phatish Newbie

phatish

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went to botak and the other worker told me he can't find any old one and a new one cost me 80-90....sounds like a rip off to me man... so u paid $20+ including labour?

SK I Newbie

SK I

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Hey Mark! Thanks for the birthday wishes :cheeky:

 

Hi fellow skipperers, we will be meeting this coming Sunday 15 Jan for the scooter gathering. I propose we meet up in the afternoon at 2pm for a short DIY session and to get to know many of the new members here first before going as Skipper group (if they are still there) :smile:

 

About that starting problem Phatish...you did check your batt water right? Cos I had starting prob recently but now working fine after I discovered batt water below "lower mark" and topped up.

 

Really happy to see more Skipper riders coming together :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:

Be contented and you have the world... be greedy and you'll never be happy.

WhiteOryx Newbie

WhiteOryx

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Originally posted by SK I@Jan 9 2006, 12:25 AM

About that starting problem Phatish...you did check your batt water right? Cos I had starting prob recently but now working fine after I discovered batt water below "lower mark" and topped up.

 

Really happy to see more Skipper riders coming together.

Yo Bro, its ahhan lah that got a starting problem and not phatish :D In any case, hope this weekend the DIY will be as planned. Hopefully wont rain again :lol:

 

Phatish>> Bro, if botak don't have a spare rectifier, you may consider going to other bike shops. Maybe go to Sunrise or Taihin in Kallang Ave. That tiome when my rectifier burned the 2nd time, i went to change at Taihin at below $50 (with labour). Its a reconditioned one ahz. But if you wanna get it cheaper, may consider going to scrapyard to get it. Installation is very simple also. Just plug and play :smile:

 

mitosis>> You wanna paint you bike pearl white and black also ahz?? Wah like that ahhan bike got clone liao. Luckily mine is yellowish white :cheeky: In any case, whether to laquer or not is up to you. It depends on what type of finish you want on your bike. For me, if its white, i'll prefer glossy finish. If its black, matte would be the best.

 

Ahhan>> Like what Alvin says, nowadays, weather very cooling, bike engine confirm will take a long time to heat up. Maybe like what SK I says, you can do a check at ur batt water. Else, may wanna do a check at ur spark plug also. maybe its dirty liao or something else. Auto chock rarely gives problems by the way :smile:

][][ No point waiting.. if you want something, its best to go get it yourself!!! ][][

mitosis Newbie

mitosis

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would prefer a glossy finish.

Things done so far:

Brand new rear suspension, new rubbers in carbs, serviced carbs, double bubble windscreen, voltmeter, Pilot Sport tyres, Did o ring + VAZ sprokets, front brake pump, gaskets + waterpump oil seal, Maxima CoolAid, 2nd hand rear hugger, 2nd hand front brake disc, Fizz Power brake pads front and back, 2nd hand front and back rims, Yusa battery, Reconditioned 2nd hand carbs by Planet, Front sticker number plate, front wheel bearings, new clutch plates, fortuna paintwork sponsored by spastic driver, Keitin tank pad.

 

Need sugar mommy for : Hel brake lines and top end overhaul.

mitosis Newbie

mitosis

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but for the bike annivasary thing, im still at dilema whether go to in my mito or skipper. haha

Things done so far:

Brand new rear suspension, new rubbers in carbs, serviced carbs, double bubble windscreen, voltmeter, Pilot Sport tyres, Did o ring + VAZ sprokets, front brake pump, gaskets + waterpump oil seal, Maxima CoolAid, 2nd hand rear hugger, 2nd hand front brake disc, Fizz Power brake pads front and back, 2nd hand front and back rims, Yusa battery, Reconditioned 2nd hand carbs by Planet, Front sticker number plate, front wheel bearings, new clutch plates, fortuna paintwork sponsored by spastic driver, Keitin tank pad.

 

Need sugar mommy for : Hel brake lines and top end overhaul.

WhiteOryx Newbie

WhiteOryx

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Same here :cheeky: Runner or Skipper?? :confused: :lol:

][][ No point waiting.. if you want something, its best to go get it yourself!!! ][][

SK I Newbie

SK I

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Originally posted by WhiteOryx@Jan 9 2006, 01:41 AM

Yo Bro, its ahhan lah that got a starting problem and not phatish :D In any case, hope this weekend the DIY will be as planned. Hopefully wont rain again :lol:

 

Phatish>> Bro, if botak don't have a spare rectifier, you may consider going to other bike shops. Maybe go to Sunrise or Taihin in Kallang Ave. That time when my rectifier burned the 2nd time, i went to change at Taihin at below $50 (with labour). Its a reconditioned one ahz. But if you wanna get it cheaper, may consider going to scrapyard to get it. Installation is very simple also. Just plug and play :smile:

 

Wahahahahha!!! Is Ahhan ah? :cheeky:

Paiseh paiseh :sweat:

 

Oryx...don't give price quotes on posts!

PM lah...later they don't get that price...come look for you o_O

Be contented and you have the world... be greedy and you'll never be happy.

Mark C. Newbie

Mark C.

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Sista myusha, wat bike you are on now? :smile:

With every good wishes

 

Mark C.

 

It is in the moment of your decision and action that your life is shaped.

Life is a daring adventure or nothing at all.

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