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rae07 Newbie

rae07

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Originally posted by lawrance@Apr 12 2006, 12:53 AM

i dont believe i have Brembo brakes on my little scoot

is this stock? anyone know?

 

cheers

yup..tt's stock if i'm not wrong. and u know that ur inverted fork's a showa right?

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S750WP Newbie

S750WP

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The fuel indicator came on at 1/4 mark after travelling for 98km. The previous top up was 3.5L when fuel indicator turns on.

 

So fuel consumption is 98/3.5 = 28km/L

Current Ride - 2004 Kawasaki Z750

http://www.motorvoordelig.nl/images/laser/pics_hot_kaw_z750_04-.jpg

 

My Z750 DIY Page

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php/361701-2004-Kawasaki-Z750-DIY-Guide

 

04 Z750 Specification

http://jarlef.no/Kawasaki/PDF/2004/PDFfiles/z750PDF04.pdf

Shawn-- Newbie

Shawn--

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Cool..

 

*Sigh* still can't decide to buy skipper or runner. I prefer seat level are equal. x8/x9 'pillion's seats was higher than rider's seat which was uncomfortable for me (person with long hands, long legs, LOL).

"When you use your index finger to point at a problem, there are 3 fingers of yours, discreetly pointing at yourself"

S750WP Newbie

S750WP

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Went teck thye today, the mech told me typhoon fork cannot be service but to replace the whole fork assembly. He told me italian design the fork very funny, no oil inside just damper only and its the same for gilera runner as well.

 

From haynes manual and the parts manual from Automachinary it never indicate any damper for the earlier model but there is oil seal in both fork. I am curious if there is no oil inside how come got oil leak out when I pump the fork.

 

Prior to that I visit a few other shop all tell me the fork cannot service.

 

I need to email piaggio italy to find out more.

 

Other option is to replace with later model fork assembly from ebay.

Current Ride - 2004 Kawasaki Z750

http://www.motorvoordelig.nl/images/laser/pics_hot_kaw_z750_04-.jpg

 

My Z750 DIY Page

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php/361701-2004-Kawasaki-Z750-DIY-Guide

 

04 Z750 Specification

http://jarlef.no/Kawasaki/PDF/2004/PDFfiles/z750PDF04.pdf

S750WP Newbie

S750WP

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Late model typhoon 125 fork with damper and fork seal savers.

 

http://i17.ebayimg.com/04/i/06/c9/a7/dd_1_b.JPG

Current Ride - 2004 Kawasaki Z750

http://www.motorvoordelig.nl/images/laser/pics_hot_kaw_z750_04-.jpg

 

My Z750 DIY Page

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php/361701-2004-Kawasaki-Z750-DIY-Guide

 

04 Z750 Specification

http://jarlef.no/Kawasaki/PDF/2004/PDFfiles/z750PDF04.pdf

S750WP Newbie

S750WP

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Originally posted by rae07@Apr 14 2006, 05:16 PM

fork seal savers?

 

only damper in fork? tt's pretty odd. in tt case, to rebuild, juz change the dampers and fork seal?

Fork seal saver? Its the black color piece (with reflector) of shield to protect the fork slider (chrome part) from flying stone or other debris from the road to prevent damage or pitting. If the fork slider is protected from all these elements, its life will be extended and the chance of fork oil seal damage and eventually fork oil leaking is reduce. The earlier model of typhoon, pre 2000 like mine, doesn;t come with this shields hence its prone to fork oil leaking.

 

The newer model fork, as seen in the pic, has a screw knob on top the left hand side of the fork, for holding up the damper. The earlier model tyhoon dont have these and I have verify it myself. The damper, I think is not rebuildable, unless there are spares available. The Gilera runner fork I believe have these damper as well.

 

Hence when shop told me my typhoon fork is with damper, they could be wrong because only yr 2000 onwards typhoon fork has damper incorporated. Also from the parts manual I never saw the damper in the earlier model.

Current Ride - 2004 Kawasaki Z750

http://www.motorvoordelig.nl/images/laser/pics_hot_kaw_z750_04-.jpg

 

My Z750 DIY Page

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php/361701-2004-Kawasaki-Z750-DIY-Guide

 

04 Z750 Specification

http://jarlef.no/Kawasaki/PDF/2004/PDFfiles/z750PDF04.pdf

rae07 Newbie

rae07

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so technically speaking..it's still rebuildable with new fork seal and fork oil?

 

anyway..the fork seal saver's like fork cover? seen ur fork cover mod on bandit. can try tt on ur typhoon.

S750WP Newbie

S750WP

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Originally posted by rae07@Apr 16 2006, 01:23 PM

so technically speaking..it's still rebuildable with new fork seal and fork oil?

 

anyway..the fork seal saver's like fork cover? seen ur fork cover mod on bandit. can try tt on ur typhoon.

Supposedly yes, but because spare is not available locally, hence no shops willing to open up and see whats inside.

 

I already make a complaint to Piaggio Italy to express my unhappiness with the local piaggio support group. Hopefully Piaggio Italy will do something abt it.

 

Yea I did the fork protector for my bandit, probably will do the same for my typhoon if I manage to get the spare parts for the fork first.

Current Ride - 2004 Kawasaki Z750

http://www.motorvoordelig.nl/images/laser/pics_hot_kaw_z750_04-.jpg

 

My Z750 DIY Page

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php/361701-2004-Kawasaki-Z750-DIY-Guide

 

04 Z750 Specification

http://jarlef.no/Kawasaki/PDF/2004/PDFfiles/z750PDF04.pdf

SK I Newbie

SK I

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Originally posted by rae07@Apr 18 2006, 07:17 PM

i'm officially skipperless now. think i'm emotionally attached to my skipper....feel rather sad to part with it. :cry:

Yo Rae, how's your Vespa familiarisation going on? :smile:

eager to see some photos...although I know it hasn't been restored yet :cheeky:

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

Englander Newbie

Englander

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Originally posted by rae07@Apr 18 2006, 07:17 PM

i'm officially skipperless now. think i'm emotionally attached to my skipper....feel rather sad to part with it. :cry:

Donch sad donch sad. You can always call me up to ride your ol skipper again. :smile:

 

Hi all, I'm new here and the new owner of Rae's skipper ... tis my first bike so I'll probably need all the tips/help I can get.

 

Thanks Rae for doing a good job with the bike. Its a joy to ride it. I hope I do justice to taking care of it.

WhiteOryx Newbie

WhiteOryx

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Hi Eglander! Hope you do enjoy your ride too! As long as you treat it well, it will never fail on you, especially Rae's bike! :smile:

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

SK I Newbie

SK I

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Kilkenny! quiet quiet.... :mad:

Rae, you did it for him right :confused:

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

rae07 Newbie

rae07

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did wat?? :confused:

'lacing' bros moving on liao....wanna join us SK? :D

 

btw...ur service manual for vespa dated frm which yr to which again? i'm thinking of buying one online so that i can try exploring my the bike after exams and maybe do a clean-up.

 

 

Eglander>> glad u enjoy riding on it. be careful on the road. very bad weather these days. ;)

WhiteOryx Newbie

WhiteOryx

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SK dun worry! My Whitey or Skippy still around! Haven get around in changing the speedo to digital and adding the extra headlights! :cheeky: Gonna have to extend its insurance and road tax by end of the month... there goes my $300++ haiz....

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

WhiteOryx Newbie

WhiteOryx

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Originally posted by PsychoSpike@Apr 20 2006, 04:31 PM

hi, anyone know where got scrap yard for skipper stuff. need to get some replacement lah.

Hi PsychoSpike, maybe you would want to post what parts u need for your skipper here as our "lacing brothers" have alot of spare parts from a certain "jessy" :cheeky:

][][ 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 rae07@Apr 20 2006, 04:33 PM

did wat?? :confused:

'lacing' bros moving on liao....wanna join us SK? :D

 

btw...ur service manual for vespa dated frm which yr to which again? i'm thinking of buying one online so that i can try exploring my the bike after exams and maybe do a clean-up.

I thot you did the Skipper ad for Kilkenny :cheeky:

 

My manual covers '78-95 models..ranging from 125s to 200cc.

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

SK I Newbie

SK I

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Originally posted by WhiteOryx@Apr 20 2006, 06:36 PM

Hi PsychoSpike, maybe you would want to post what parts u need for your skipper here as our "lacing brothers" have alot of spare parts from a certain "jessy" :cheeky:

His Skipper also red leh Oryx... :sian:

and he's selling $400neg

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

rae07 Newbie

rae07

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Originally posted by SK I@Apr 21 2006, 01:09 PM

I thot you did the Skipper ad for Kilkenny :cheeky:

 

My manual covers '78-95 models..ranging from 125s to 200cc.

ok. will wait for you then. cheaper to xerox it. :cheeky:

kilkenny Newbie

kilkenny

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SK

 

we can still hang, u guys make me proud to be a skipper owner even if its an old scooter. :cheer:

 

its not the ownership of specific bikes but the company we enjoy!:bounce:

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forum/uploads/photo-8631.jpg

 

SK I Newbie

SK I

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Originally posted by kilkenny@Apr 22 2006, 01:30 AM

SK

 

we can still hang, u guys make me proud to be a skipper owner even if its an old scooter. :cheer:

 

its not the ownership of specific bikes but the company we enjoy! :bounce:

Well said, ok then :smile:

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

rae07 Newbie

rae07

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Originally posted by kilkenny@Apr 22 2006, 01:30 AM

SK

 

we can still hang, u guys make me proud to be a skipper owner even if its an old scooter. :cheer:

 

its not the ownership of specific bikes but the company we enjoy!:bounce:

parting words? :weep:

 

anyway..we can still meet up as before...juz tt no more DIY. can help u guys though..still itching to play with skipper. :lol:

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