SBF ET8 Cafe 2009

Katzen · August 19, 2005

Originally posted by entity@Aug 17 2005, 12:17 PM
I've been looking at a few threads in singaporebikes.com and also the classifieds section and it seems that suddenly there're a lot of people looking for ET8s and there're none for sale!

Probably because ET8 is no longer in production. It means that they are only available second hand now...

Should up the value of your ET8... if you can bear to part with it.

Katzen · August 19, 2005

Hei guys, tot of sharing with you..

I send my ET8 for servicing at Kenny's yesterday and got a rude shock... for one my engine oil can't be detected on the dip stick (which I just found out where it is located yesterday).

I should still be able to run another 2K km but decided to just change the entire engine oil rather than top-up. I am not sure if ET8 is an engine-oil guzzer...any comments?

Secondly he spotted a crack on my transmission belt which is a result of wear and tear...(even though my ET8 is barely 5 mths old on the road). This could be a consequence of high revving for fast pick-up and riding at max speed at most times... He can tell that by looking at the mark on the belt Still can go another couple of thousand km before I have to change the belt...

So moral of the story is to check your engine oil level regularly and be kind to your scooter in terms of riding speed, to make sure the longevity of your ET8.....

BLACK COMET · August 20, 2005

Originally posted by Katzen@Aug 19 2005, 11:45 AM
Hei guys, tot of sharing with you..

I send my ET8 for servicing at Kenny's yesterday and got a rude shock... for one my engine oil can't be detected on the dip stick (which I just found out where it is located yesterday).
I should still be able to run another 2K km but decided to just change the entire engine oil rather than top-up. I am not sure if ET8 is an engine-oil guzzer...any comments?

Secondly he spotted a crack on my transmission belt which is a result of wear and tear...(even though my ET8 is barely 5 mths old on the road). This could be a consequence of high revving for fast pick-up and riding at max speed at most times... He can tell that by looking at the mark on the belt Still can go another couple of thousand km before I have to change the belt...

So moral of the story is to check your engine oil level regularly and be kind to your scooter in terms of riding speed, to make sure the longevity of your ET8.....

The et8 150cc leader engine is design with more valve clearance on the exhaust valve.

Meaning, it will consume oil in time to come. So check engine oil every 1000km.

It's already like that since ET4 125 days.

happyjunz · August 23, 2005

2 more days and my final year project gonna end, excited but scared hahaha..

there're some outings going on in SBF, any ET8 going??

Mark C. · August 23, 2005

Originally posted by shinkai@Aug 23 2005, 08:30 PM
2 more days and my final year project gonna end, excited but scared hahaha..

there're some outings going on in SBF, any ET8 going??

there is 1 organise by who_noe:

Vespa Power

happyjunz · September 1, 2005

so any et8's going?

i guess only katzen and me are going.

but anyhow do hope to see you people there.

Katzen · September 14, 2005

It never fail to amaze how much things I've learnt ever since I own a scooter. Haiz. Latest hEARt PaiN....

RE: CABLE ON STRIKE

My speedeometer and mileage counter SUDDENLY stopped working last nite. And it was VERY SUDDEN.

There I was riding hepily - la di da... - everything fine and dandy... stopped for petrol and then I was off again - BUT WAIT! something is amiss! why isn't the speed meter moving???!!!

So off we go to Piaggio clinic this morning (cautiously of course) to get it fixed...

WHAT I'VE LEARNT:

The speedeometer and mileage counter cable (they share one cable) which can be seen running along your front tyre is positioned at a particular angle. Unfortunately this angle is quite odd and sometimes can't hold. So over time, the cable will loosen/ burst/ or simply decide to go wonk.

The fortunate riders will NEVER face this problem and continue an oblivious existence. The rest will just have to learn.

HOW TO PREVENT THIS:

Don't think there is any prevention. This is not based on one's riding skill or ability.... *for which I heave a HUGE sigh of relief*

There you go... another case study for fellow newbies...

happyjunz · September 14, 2005

Originally posted by Katzen@Sep 14 2005, 03:41 PM
It never fail to amaze how much things I've learnt ever since I own a scooter. Haiz. Latest hEARt PaiN....

RE: CABLE ON STRIKE

My speedeometer and mileage counter SUDDENLY stopped working last nite. And it was VERY SUDDEN.
There I was riding hepily - la di da... - everything fine and dandy... stopped for petrol and then I was off again - BUT WAIT! something is amiss! why isn't the speed meter moving???!!!

So off we go to Piaggio clinic this morning (cautiously of course) to get it fixed...

WHAT I'VE LEARNT:
The speedeometer and mileage counter cable (they share one cable) which can be seen running along your front tyre is positioned at a particular angle. Unfortunately this angle is quite odd and sometimes can't hold. So over time, the cable will loosen/ burst/ or simply decide to go wonk.
The fortunate riders will NEVER face this problem and continue an oblivious existence. The rest will just have to learn.

HOW TO PREVENT THIS:
Don't think there is any prevention. This is not based on one's riding skill or ability.... *for which I heave a HUGE sigh of relief*

There you go... another case study for fellow newbies...

haha.. how much it costs you to get it fixed?

i guess this kind of things cant be avoided, if it wanna happens on you, no matter how you avoid also can't.

you can only pray hehe..

Katzen · September 15, 2005

Yah... I've termed it as 'Act of God' (AOG)...

fortunately my scooter is still under warranty.. so its is free

vespamama · October 22, 2005

Hi guys,

What's the milleage count for ET8, when there are 4 digits? Is it in the 10,000? For eg, 002463.

I'm also wondering if bike shops usually spray paint the bike when it was bought over on the basis the previous owner did not maintain the paintwork?

Did the early batch of ET8s come with a box?

happyjunz · October 23, 2005

Originally posted by vespamama@Oct 22 2005, 09:53 PM
Hi guys,

What's the milleage count for ET8, when there are 4 digits? Is it in the 10,000? For eg, 002463.

I'm also wondering if bike shops usually spray paint the bike when it was bought over on the basis the previous owner did not maintain the paintwork?

Did the early batch of ET8s come with a box?

I guess it depends on the bikeshop but however if the paint work is seriously very run down, I guess they might paint it.

Yup it should come with a box.

Interested in getting an Et8?

momo1605198623 · October 23, 2005

hey guys n gals, anyone interested in the scooter ride out??

Scooter Rideout

happyjunz · October 23, 2005

Originally posted by [momo]@Oct 23 2005, 01:08 PM
hey guys n gals, anyone interested in the scooter ride out??

Scooter Rideout

i'm not going as i have to work on that day and early morning the day after. enjoy yourself guys hehe..

momo1605198623 · October 23, 2005

Originally posted by shinkai@Oct 24 2005, 12:02 AM
i'm not going as i have to work on that day and early morning the day after. enjoy yourself guys hehe..

okie.. thanks..

vespamama · October 23, 2005

Originally posted by shinkai@Oct 23 2005, 12:04 PM
I guess it depends on the bikeshop but however if the paint work is seriously very run down, I guess they might paint it.

Yup it should come with a box.

Interested in getting an Et8?

Hi Shinkai,

Thank you for replies! Yeah, kinda. deciding between a GT or ET8.

The one i saw din hv a box. Just felt a little dodgy that it's given a paint job before sales. THought usually the buyer would have to bear the costs or at least share some.

happyjunz · October 24, 2005

Originally posted by vespamama@Oct 24 2005, 02:59 AM
Hi Shinkai,

Thank you for replies! Yeah, kinda. deciding between a GT or ET8.

The one i saw din hv a box. Just felt a little dodgy that it's given a paint job before sales. THought usually the buyer would have to bear the costs or at least share some.

Ic hehe.. Why not considering the new LX? Anyway hope you get your bike soon and join us for riding sessions. =)

happyjunz · December 2, 2005

guys, been so long man! so how's your et8? everything fine? let's update on your lil machine.

for me, just changed my engine, gear oils, lock for my topbox and a pair of new stebel horn (old one got flooded by water and the sound doesnt sound as loud anymore).

happyjunz · December 26, 2005

any active ET8 riders?

Katzen · December 27, 2005

Shinakai hi.

Havent hear from you for ages. How did your exams go?

I've just read the thread a new ET8 rider put up the immbolisier etc etc and I could help but laugh aloud.. which is of course very unkind of me. Perhaps you could invite them to this thread?

It has been pretty quiet here lately - I can hear the echos of your last message...

Cheers!

hondaoftroy · December 27, 2005

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happyjunz · December 27, 2005

Originally posted by Katzen@Dec 27 2005, 03:29 PM
Shinakai hi.

Havent hear from you for ages. How did your exams go?
I've just read the thread a new ET8 rider put up the immbolisier etc etc and I could help but laugh aloud.. which is of course very unkind of me. Perhaps you could invite them to this thread?

It has been pretty quiet here lately - I can hear the echos of your last message...

Cheers!

Hiya, my exams were done very well and yes it has been long since we last chat over here!

The reason why i bumped up this thread was to make them aware of this ET8's thread. hehee..

Btw you should spell "shinkai" and not "shinakai" =P

happyjunz · December 27, 2005

Originally posted by hondaoftroy@Dec 27 2005, 05:14 PM
Hi anyone know how much to spray an ET8 one colour only, i was thinking of buying an ET8 but it's pink everything else is fine expect the colour.

Need to calculate my budget ! thanks guys

i'm not too sure about the cost of respraying, anyone else knows?

Katzen · December 28, 2005

Originally posted by hondaoftroy@Dec 27 2005, 05:14 PM
Hi anyone know how much to spray an ET8 one colour only, i was thinking of buying an ET8 but it's pink everything else is fine expect the colour.

Need to calculate my budget ! thanks guys

Pink is nice what.... especially with matching helmet

With regards to respraying, I heard it is cheaper to do it in JB. I think you can check with KennySeaw, PM him.

hondaoftroy · December 28, 2005

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Edited December 29, 2013 by hondaoftroy

glorygoh · December 28, 2005

respraying will cost 350++ depending the chop sharp ornot

cos my old et8 kana knocked down and he quoted me $100 for a side, $200 for both & $350 for full spray.. do ur math lor..

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