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[DIY lah]

yo guys! i recently got myself a Piaggio skipper 125cc ard 5 days ago.. last time riding dragstar, now downgrade.. anyway, wanna ask u guys a stupid quest. I open up the air filter compartment, the air filter is missing.. is there suppose to be a air filter or something??? Is it some sponge like stuff?? buy liao then realise got this prob. Tried the max speed.. its onli 90km/hr... is this normal? my friend got the same bike same model, can clock 110 km/hr... hmmm... wat can be wrong? can anyone help?

[kennyseaw]

Originally posted by sz_rider@Oct 4 2004, 05:44 PM

yo guys! i recently got myself a Piaggio skipper 125cc ard 5 days ago.. last time riding dragstar, now downgrade.. anyway, wanna ask u guys a stupid quest. I open up the air filter compartment, the air filter is missing.. is there suppose to be a air filter or something??? Is it some sponge like stuff?? buy liao then realise got this prob. Tried the max speed.. its onli 90km/hr... is this normal? my friend got the same bike same model, can clock 110 km/hr... hmmm... wat can be wrong? can anyone help?

Lots of thing may cost the speed drop. If you really wanna do it, you may want to send to bike shop for a full servicing, check it out and replace parts which need to be change

[ultimax]

Originally posted by sz_rider@Oct 4 2004, 05:44 PM

yo guys! i recently got myself a Piaggio skipper 125cc ard 5 days ago.. last time riding dragstar, now downgrade.. anyway, wanna ask u guys a stupid quest. I open up the air filter compartment, the air filter is missing.. is there suppose to be a air filter or something??? Is it some sponge like stuff?? buy liao then realise got this prob. Tried the max speed.. its onli 90km/hr... is this normal? my friend got the same bike same model, can clock 110 km/hr... hmmm... wat can be wrong? can anyone help?

 

1. Yes, there should be an airfilter, and you should definitely install one. I think it's abt $20.

 

2. ROL13 told me that bike underperforms when there isn't an airfilter. I found this to be true too. I'm not sure why though ...

 

3. Clean your carb. If the bike's been running without an airfilter, there's a very high possibility that it is dirty.

[DIY lah]

Originally posted by ROL13@Oct 4 2004, 11:01 PM

Hi, confirm got air filter. But werid, i take out air filter, can only run up to 60km/hr.

U actually can run up to 90. Anyway there is a lot of reason for a skipper to under perform, frm fuel to Power transmission componets (example: roller). Maybe the auto experts can help.

 

But, 90km/h for skipper is considered normal, i also cannot hit more than 100km/h.

Anyway have more mercy on the old lamb, he is not made to run like a horse.

funnie leh. i today buy one filter from ah boy. coz 10 bucks. put liao oso max speed is 90km/hr. put or dun put max speed stays the same. One skipper rider PM me say some owners dun put to INCREASE the bike's power leh... btw, my skipper is FL plate one. Also got another prob.. the speedometer keep fluctuating leh... can it be coz the carbarator is dirty?? hmm....

[BLACK COMET]

Originally posted by sz_rider@Oct 6 2004, 01:15 AM

funnie leh. i today buy one filter from ah boy. coz 10 bucks. put liao oso max speed is 90km/hr. put or dun put max speed stays the same. One skipper rider PM me say some owners dun put to INCREASE the bike's power leh... btw, my skipper is FL plate one. Also got another prob.. the speedometer keep fluctuating leh... can it be coz the carbarator is dirty?? hmm....

Technically, A skipper top speed is 95km/h.

as according to official specs. but not accurate one.

 

Usually, it will range from 90 to 110km/h. TAke note, it can

be meter error too.

 

But a new belt and rollers will usually solve the problem.

When belts and rollers wear out, the top speed does drop a bit.

Maybe like 5km/h?

 

But if you use malossi kevlar belt, it will give you a slightly higher top speed like 110? This is becourse, the malossi belt is stiffer and have less belt flex.

So more traction power is transmiited.

 

Needle jumping? You might want to check the speedo cable and lub them. IF this does not solve the problem, Your speedo gear unit or meter may be goner.

 

It's hard to extactly know what problems your skipper is facing.

 

Like what kenny said. It's still better to bring you skr to a reputable bike shop to

have a check.

[Guest xue]

i tink u're rite.. no wonder my bikes seems to be faster abit after changing the rollers..

[belgarathc]

i just changed my belt/rollers and also noticed a slight improvement on the top speed.

110km/h on the meter. i think was ard 100km/h before the change. but dont know how accurate the meter is

[kennyseaw]

Originally posted by belgarathc@Oct 9 2004, 12:02 AM

i just changed my belt/rollers and also noticed a slight improvement on the top speed.

110km/h on the meter. i think was ard 100km/h before the change. but dont know how accurate the meter is

wow so fast ar

[Windust]

skipper only cost $300?where to buy?

[kennyseaw]

Originally posted by Windust@Oct 9 2004, 08:36 PM

skipper only cost $300?where to buy?

A.M.K Ind. park 1, lots of bike shop there, look around. atleast 6 to 7 for you to choose range from $300 to $1000 depend to condition

[Windust]

May I know if I buy the $300 Skipper & I change everything to new one will it be worth it?How much will it roughly cost?

[kennyseaw]

Originally posted by Windust@Oct 9 2004, 08:48 PM

May I know if I buy the $300 Skipper & I change everything to new one will it be worth it?How much will it roughly cost?

skipper is recommend for transport only, do when it spoil, no point changing all to new

[Windust]

I only need it for transport and for short distance only...So its worth it for me to buy one at $300???Will the condition be very jialat for the $300 one???Coz i duno what to check out for and if the shop tock me i oso duno...

[kennyseaw]

Originally posted by Windust@Oct 9 2004, 08:54 PM

I only need it for transport and for short distance only...So its worth it for me to buy one at $300???Will the condition be very jialat for the $300 one???Coz i duno what to check out for and if the shop tock me i oso duno...

how to know if you dun even look at it?

[Windust]

What thing must I ask the shop person & what should be the answer so to ensure the bike is in good condition?

[lioncat]

Originally posted by Windust@Oct 9 2004, 09:21 PM

What thing must I ask the shop person & what should be the answer so to ensure the bike is in good condition?

ask encik go with you lo ... he offer you so many times already but you pretend never see like that

[Scarab]

Originally posted by lioncat@Oct 9 2004, 09:36 PM

ask encik go with you lo ... he offer you so many times already but you pretend never see like that

Bo pian, people choose to see or hear what they want.

 

Anyway, offer still open. Sat is the best though as weekday working.

[Windust]

encik is who?

[lioncat]

Originally posted by Windust@Oct 9 2004, 09:44 PM

encik is who?

encik is SCARAB.

[Scarab]

I neither Malay nor that old.

[kennyseaw]

Originally posted by Windust@Oct 9 2004, 09:44 PM

encik is who?

there's lots of friendly people around, if you really interested, dun waste more time here. After you get, then you spend moretime asking

[Wargix]

A simple summarised.

Maintenance:

 

Every 10000km, changed your

normal belt ~ 30 dollars plus, ( Don wait for it to tear, you would regret)

spark plug, ( Don wait for it to die on u)

roller and clip ( not a must, but since changing belt, may as well do it)

 

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Tyre (rear): Manual recommended: 29 PSI ( i used 32 Psi)

Tyre (Front): Manual recommended: 21 PSI ( i used 25 Psi)

 

AIR Filter: i wash it every 3 mths depends on weather. For Wet season, i would wash it every 2 mths.

 

Rear hub oil: maybe changed it alternatively when you change your rear tyre.

 

Spray Hi-temp paint on your exhaust pipe occasionally, tends to rust until got lobang. If got lobang, gd luck. Ur bike definately louder than Harley. I onced gana that, people ( jaws opened) looked at me like superman jus flied over.

 

Thats all for maintence . Simple isnt it.

 

Anyway, just remember to top up your 2t whenever you top up your petrol.

Insufficient 2t would kill your piston.

 

If you shout more louder than your horn, i would suggest that you change your horn. For me, i changed to Stebel Magnum ($18).

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It was stated to spray hi temp paint so dat the pipe wun have lobang. I think mine have already coz its so noisy now. Anyone any idea wat to do ? I change my belting and it cost 90 bux. Sheesh. Kena conned big time already now dat u guys are saying its only 30 bux. Any place to recommend for gd servicing for my skipper?

[kennyseaw]

Originally posted by Wargix@Oct 16 2004, 03:02 PM

A simple summarised.

Maintenance:

 

Every 10000km, changed your

normal belt ~ 30 dollars plus, ( Don wait for it to tear, you would regret)

spark plug, ( Don wait for it to die on u)

roller and clip ( not a must, but since changing belt, may as well do it)

 

Quoted://

Tyre (rear): Manual recommended: 29 PSI ( i used 32 Psi)

Tyre (Front): Manual recommended: 21 PSI ( i used 25 Psi)

 

AIR Filter: i wash it every 3 mths depends on weather. For Wet season, i would wash it every 2 mths.

 

Rear hub oil: maybe changed it alternatively when you change your rear tyre.

 

Spray Hi-temp paint on your exhaust pipe occasionally, tends to rust until got lobang. If got lobang, gd luck. Ur bike definately louder than Harley. I onced gana that, people ( jaws opened) looked at me like superman jus flied over.

 

Thats all for maintence . Simple isnt it.

 

Anyway, just remember to top up your 2t whenever you top up your petrol.

Insufficient 2t would kill your piston.

 

If you shout more louder than your horn, i would suggest that you change your horn. For me, i changed to Stebel Magnum ($18).

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It was stated to spray hi temp paint so dat the pipe wun have lobang. I think mine have already coz its so noisy now. Anyone any idea wat to do ? I change my belting and it cost 90 bux. Sheesh. Kena conned big time already now dat u guys are saying its only 30 bux. Any place to recommend for gd servicing for my skipper?

Good information pls keep it up

[akirajo]

Hi all skipper riders out there, can anyone please share the sevice manual over here, i believe there's alot of us didn't have the manual at all or some might have lost it. thank you...

[Guest luc1986]

helo, im a newbie gg for lessons soon and wan buy a skipper. anyone know he much a second hand cost including everyting like insurance? and wad are the necessary stuff to take note of?