SBF SkipperNet Cafe 2008

[ultimax]

Many many thanks to ROL13. Not only did he bother to ride down to my place to have a look at my friend's skipper, he even had the initiative to call Tiong Ai before coming to check how much a replacement CDI costs! As it turns out, it wasn't a faulty CDI but a problematic 2T pump. Basically, something went wrong somewhere and the carb was flooded with 2T. ROL13 spent more than 2hrs working on my bike. He was even willing to remove parts from his skipper and install them in my friend's bike to see if that part was faulty.

 

Thankfully, all that was required was a carb wash. Although it was a really messy, oil job, no thanks to the 2T which had leaked all over the engine, Rol13 didn't complain at all.

 

So a big to Rol13 for his patience, prepardness (he even brought a cordless screwdriver and newspapers along!) and most importantly, willingness to help other skipper riders.

 

Thanks Rol! There aren't many ppl like you out there!

[jiaju]

Hi bros,

 

My main stand broke off from my skipper sometime back. The bike has been leaning on the wall every now and then. Any lobangs to fix a strong stand? From what I understand is that, the original mainstand comes with the chasis of the bike thus its impossible to remove a main stand from another skipper and put weld onto mine.

 

bros, pls advise...

 

[MiTo]

Originally posted by jiaju@Aug 8 2004, 03:07 AM

Hi bros,

 

My main stand broke off from my skipper sometime back. The bike has been leaning on the wall every now and then. Any lobangs to fix a strong stand? From what I understand is that, the original mainstand comes with the chasis of the bike thus its impossible to remove a main stand from another skipper and put weld onto mine.

 

bros, pls advise...

 

Wats the actual problem with yours, mine was the chasis holding the main stand, corroded big time, welded and redo that whole part of the bike.

[JerryIT]

Hi to all Bro & sis,

I'm Interested to own a skipper. Just wanna know from u guys (the skipper fanatics) where can i view quality skipper at reasonable price ah.

means gd and cheap lor...

Appreciate ur kind replies!

[ultimax]

Originally posted by JerryIT@Aug 10 2004, 12:50 AM

Hi to all Bro & sis,

I'm Interested to own a skipper. Just wanna know from u guys (the skipper fanatics) where can i view quality skipper at reasonable price ah.

means gd and cheap lor...

Appreciate ur kind replies!

was told Jimmy's at Mayo Street has several for sale. All in good condition, abt $700 or so.

[Mark One]

Originally posted by jiaju@Aug 8 2004, 03:07 AM

Hi bros,

 

My main stand broke off from my skipper sometime back. The bike has been leaning on the wall every now and then. Any lobangs to fix a strong stand? From what I understand is that, the original mainstand comes with the chasis of the bike thus its impossible to remove a main stand from another skipper and put weld onto mine.

 

bros, pls advise...

 

Can try Soon Motor at Eunos Ave 4. Saw they do mostly Vespa & they have welding works for vespa chasis. Tink they might be able to help U. Heard from my friends tat their price is quite cheap.

[Mark One]

Originally posted by ROL13@Aug 5 2004, 09:43 PM

Are u meaning the carpark at the basketball court? Actually No need to push, i can meet up at ur place, won't take me more than 5 min to ride there. Sms me at 91013324, i can onli meet up after office hour. I borrow u my cdi and we see how the things go:smile:

Skipper CDI is quite funny. At times it does not ignites a spark plug, all U need to do is take a spannar & hit at the CDI then it ignites.

 

Never beat never listen. Must beat then listen.

[BLACK COMET]

Originally posted by JerryIT@Aug 10 2004, 12:50 AM

Hi to all Bro & sis,

I'm Interested to own a skipper. Just wanna know from u guys (the skipper fanatics) where can i view quality skipper at reasonable price ah.

means gd and cheap lor...

Appreciate ur kind replies!

Most skippers are at least 9 years old.

Well used and proven to be a great transport scooter.

It seldom give any serious problems. that's why this thread is

more "quiet" than others

 

If you want something "new", You can try the piaggio typhoon:P

 

It's the same engine and chasis as the skipper.

But different body panels and suspension.

 

The's 3 brand new units of typhoon left at SH cycle.

 

New as in never used before. But they have being sitting there for a long while.

9 years to be more exact. So, if you plan to buy, you need to spend like $200 to fully restore it. Nothing serious actually. Just some serious rubber changes.

 

Ditech90 is selling his typhoon. His is in a good condition. Just that he's driving now and intent to sells his under utilized scooter.

[Grapejam]

Originally posted by ROL13@Aug 7 2004, 06:10 PM

Don mention. He just happen to live near my place, and i am free tthat night.

its always nice to see a fellow scooterist helping each other out...

 

for u ROL13...

[BLACK COMET]

Originally posted by Mark One@Aug 10 2004, 10:03 AM

Skipper CDI is quite funny. At times it does not ignites a spark plug, all U need to do is take a spannar & hit at the CDI then it ignites.

 

Never beat never listen. Must beat then listen.

Well, that's a piaggio flaw for those that are manufactured before 1995.

Reason is that the circuitry is not meant to take load.

 

Subsequent CDI that are manufactured after 1995 have lesser problems.

 

Well, If the CDI don't break down and the head like won't fload after a heavy rain,

It not A italian Piaggio

[JerryIT]

Hi friends,

Sorry i'm new here and would like to seek advice from u guys...

how much does a skipper cost roughly now ah?

[ultimax]

Originally posted by BLACK COMET@Aug 10 2004, 01:06 PM

Ditech90 is selling his typhoon. His is in a good condition. Just that he's driving now and intent to sells his under utilized scooter.

How much is Ditech selling his typhoon for?

 

and how is it at SH Cycle? thks1

[Guest xue]

Originally posted by JerryIT@Aug 12 2004, 12:10 AM

Hi friends,

Sorry i'm new here and would like to seek advice from u guys...

how much does a skipper cost roughly now ah?

it depends on the condition i guess.. some can get at around 300. some can fetch till 800 if its worth.. but usually bikeshop selling 500++

[BLACK COMET]

Originally posted by ultimax@Aug 11 2004, 09:27 PM

How much is Ditech selling his typhoon for?

 

and how is it at SH Cycle? thks1

around 2K+/- I think.

 

The one at SH cycle is 3K not inclusive of insurance.

 

By right they will change all rubbers before handing it to you.

But I don't quite like the idea.

 

I ask the to leave it alone and pass to TH. and get a discount of $200.

Then spend something like $185 at TH to do up to what I want.

 

If you are really interested in Ditech90's typhoon, you can reach him at this no.

91075591.

 

Do not SMS. He prefers to talk. And advice, please see the bike first before going into price details. He hates it when you ask for discounts before see the bike. And his bike is definately worth the 2K. With all the effort put in.

 

Discription of his typhoon.:

 

Original orange colour.

Engine runs in properly.

101% accident free.

With box.

And definately low mileage.

[Yuna]

i have seen the bike & its as good as newly run in typhoon.

it is in very very good condition.

Ditech is the type who takes care of his things.

u will know it after seeing the bike & talking to him.

[xyoshiki]

Ask you all ya, skipper got how many front lights bulb ya? Seems like my skipper headlight blow liao........small light,big light......all dun have liao.

 

The bulbs is wat voltage ya? where to get? N lastly how much ya?

 

 

[xyoshiki]

Sorrie ya........what do u mean by check the fuse???

u mean the fuse blow out causing the 2 light bulb to be not working???

 

Fuse blow think a high possibility.........coz both lightbulbs suddenly dun work liao.

Or will a blow lightbulb of one cause another not to function???

 

can enlighten me abt it.

 

thanks!

[ronnyz]

Scoot Outing to Kallang Race on 22nd Aug!

 

anyone interested?

[xyoshiki]

Originally posted by ROL13@Aug 20 2004, 12:31 AM

Ok, you need to open the panel just at the bottom of your ignitiion key holder. On the left side, you would see 4 fuse. I believe the fuse at the most inner part is the light fuse. Plug it out and check whether the wire has broken.

 

Anyway the fuse is cheap, 1 buck at most of the motordiam.

thanks.......

solve my headlight problem liao.

it is the fuse problem.

 

thanks a thousand!

[kennyseaw]

Originally posted by ROL13@Aug 20 2004, 12:31 AM

Ok, you need to open the panel just at the bottom of your ignitiion key holder. On the left side, you would see 4 fuse. I believe the fuse at the most inner part is the light fuse. Plug it out and check whether the wire has broken.

 

Anyway the fuse is cheap, 1 buck at most of the motordiam.

well done

[xyoshiki]

Originally posted by ROL13@Aug 20 2004, 12:31 AM

Ok, you need to open the panel just at the bottom of your ignitiion key holder. On the left side, you would see 4 fuse. I believe the fuse at the most inner part is the light fuse. Plug it out and check whether the wire has broken.

 

Anyway the fuse is cheap, 1 buck at most of the motordiam.

Thanks !

 

Got the problem solved........

it is fuse that is the cause.

 

[belgarathc]

i also kena the fuse problem before, cannot electric start... but it's the fuse under the seat. the fuse can be bought at most diy or hardware shops also.. ~$1 each.

 

anybody can tell me the pressure to use for the tyres?

 

btw, saw a sk150 the other day. quite chio eh? how much is it?

[belgarathc]

Originally posted by ROL13@Sep 15 2004, 11:08 PM

The manual mention 21 PSI for the front, and 29PSI for the Rear.

 

But i used 25 PSI For the front, 32 PSI for the rear. Skipper150, where you saw it?

 

thanks! I saw the skipper at the carpark opp lakeside mrt.

the digital clock on it seems useful.

[Guest xue]

Originally posted by ah tiang@Aug 21 2004, 12:22 AM

Scoot Outing to Kallang Race on 22nd Aug!

 

anyone interested?

kallang race leh .. ware dare to go.. later smell smoke oni..

[Scarab]

Originally posted by xue@Sep 16 2004, 11:03 AM

kallang race leh .. ware dare to go.. later smell smoke oni..

Abit late, don't you think.