Aprilia Riders

[fire_ufo]

i have some sad story to share......

 

MY belove rs125 was injure from a accident. my baby hit on to a taxi back side. Only some scratches on the taxi backside, but my rs125 needs to have at least a week of rest in workshop.

 

 

Only some injures, have to change the head fairing ($100) and repaint the side fairing.($230) plus labour and this and that cost around $400++. So expensive.

 

why paint work is so costly.... is like chopping my fresh into pieces.

 

:cry:

[cheng_xi07]

Originally posted by fire_ufo@Apr 9 2005, 03:38 PM

i have some sad story to share......

 

MY belove rs125 was injure from a accident. my baby hit on to a taxi back side. Only some scratches on the taxi backside, but my rs125 needs to have at least a week of rest in workshop.

 

 

Only some injures, have to change the head fairing ($100) and repaint the side fairing.($230) plus labour and this and that cost around $400++. So expensive.

 

why paint work is so costly.... is like chopping my fresh into pieces.

 

:cry:

head fairing $100? where u get it from? i also wan...

[fire_ufo]

Originally posted by cheng_xi07@Apr 9 2005, 03:44 PM

head fairing $100? where u get it from? i also wan...

it is a second hand head......

[SWOOSH85]

anybody know how much does it cost to repair the speedometer.. mine 125 speedometer spoil.... ha. i juz got my 125 so dun really know much...

[eyz]

Originally posted by SWOOSH85@Apr 9 2005, 04:51 PM

anybody know how much does it cost to repair the speedometer.. mine 125 speedometer spoil.... ha. i juz got my 125 so dun really know much...

the 2 usual problem is the speedo cable and speedo gear..

the cable is cheap.. but the gear cos ard 80$..

ya can change the cable yaself..

[jinhanz]

by the way guys there a fw plate aprilia rs125 at less motor the one near bike production anyone saw it izzit good???

[SWOOSH85]

ERM... I SEE. THEN HOW DO U CHECK WHETHER IS WHICH PROBLEM... AND HOW DO I CHANGE IT??? and one more question.. which brand of 2t oil should i use.. thx

[macan_putih]

yo guys need a favour

my clutch cable just broke

where to get it done on a sunday

[servoprax]

ok side track abit.

 

 

Komine Race suit for sale. size XXL but fits sungly for person weighing 60-70kg 170cm waist 32-34. PM me if interested. Viewing on Sunday 630pm onwards. For quick and serious buyer. Condition used. $200 NEG. Good for beginners who cant really afford an expensive suit. Photo as seen below worn by rider.

 

http://photos.friendster.com/photos/49/14/13934194/11015903352021l.jpg

[eyz]

Originally posted by fibre@Apr 9 2005, 12:59 AM

dun bluff lar

that time i saw u duno sawing wat in the void deck

must be the exhasut in the making rite

 

anyway, hows ur plans to import the JL? anyway do check ur pm ok, i sent u love leter

anyone wanna go JB tonight?

[eyz]

Originally posted by macan_putih@Apr 10 2005, 04:28 AM

yo guys need a favour

my clutch cable just broke

where to get it done on a sunday

buy the cable from ah boy and fix it yaself...

kinda easy.. but dunno how to explain to ya...

haha

[fire_ufo]

How much does a legal RS125 arrow exhaust cost.

 

Does MotorWorld selling legal RS125 arrow exhaust.

 

I feel that arrow exhaust look much better that the MELO CAN exhaust.....

 

 

THanks

[warren84]

Originally posted by eyz@Apr 10 2005, 01:24 PM

anyone wanna go JB tonight?

yoday go will jam or not

[Visor]

Originally posted by fire_ufo@Apr 10 2005, 05:22 PM

How much does a legal RS125 arrow exhaust cost.

 

Does MotorWorld selling legal RS125 arrow exhaust.

 

I feel that arrow exhaust look much better that the MELO CAN exhaust.....

 

 

THanks

$680 if you order now, $740 after MAY shipment. 30% deposit must be placed first.

Biketech 21. Not sure if motorworld sells it.

 

 

-Milo Kong exhaust is actually a scooter's exhaust. If you dont believe me.. go look for piaggio scooter's and compare... its the SAME. Damn italians.

[LastDance]

Originally posted by amonamarth@Apr 10 2005, 07:13 PM

$680 if you order now, $740 after MAY shipment. 30% deposit must be placed first.

Biketech 21. Not sure if motorworld sells it.

 

 

-Milo Kong exhaust is actually a scooter's exhaust. If you dont believe me.. go look for piaggio scooter's and compare... its the SAME. Damn italians.

arrow legal on all rs125?

[macan_putih]

sh*t got a clutch cable but its not e cable tat break

got some sound inside my engine like a ball rolling ard...........anyone stay ard west can meet up wit me and help me wit this prob

[reave]

Hi guys i'm totally a newbie to bikes.... n recently i've decided to get a bike n i've look around n since aprilla rs125 seems like a stable bike n so on i was wonderin wat's the market price like for a 2nd hand (1 yr old) with rs pipe ?

 

n i've heard tht erm aprilla n cagiva (lower CC) bikes r a bit high on maintanance is it true?

[Visor]

Originally posted by reave@Apr 10 2005, 11:28 PM

Hi guys i'm totally a newbie to bikes.... n recently i've decided to get a bike n i've look around n since aprilla rs125 seems like a stable bike n so on i was wonderin wat's the market price like for a 2nd hand (1 yr old) with rs pipe ?

 

n i've heard tht erm aprilla n cagiva (lower CC) bikes r a bit high on maintanance is it true?

2nd 04 rs125?... erm im not sure... wnt be cheap? i dnt think there is anyone out there selling .. if there is its about 6to 8k?(my rough guess)

 

 

About the maintainance issue, like any bikes... you keep it well(wash valves etc,oil ur cables..blah blah blah), regular servicing, it should be fine. And obviously the parts are slightly more expensive... its from italy man... would u rather ur parts come from italy or thailand? and looks wise... come on.. italian bikes win hands down.

[Visor]

Originally posted by LastDance@Apr 10 2005, 07:39 PM

arrow legal on all rs125?

yes approved.

[reave]

Yup looks wise ya i know totally italian bikes looks way better...maintanance i dun mean juz the regular u know some bikes like those scramblers they juz need more frequent mantainence than any other regular bikes is tht the case for rs125?

 

anyway i've read a few pages in front n seems tht rs125 2nd usually has alot of prob on e brake pad things to do with brakes n clutches....r these e main n frequent prob for aprilia?

[eyz]

http://img216.exs.cx/img216/4619/dsc000701ob.th.jpg

 

a shot i took when i was in JB tonight~

saw derrick with his company of prilians at the Shell station..

total of 6 prillers gathering there...

 

man.. ya guys should check out Super 4 thread.. seems like tonight more than 5 of our fellow SBF members' Super 4 got stolen when they were in JB...

 

becareful with ya bike dude!

[Axxis]

Just wanted to say nice meeting you guys at the DIY session on Sunday. Thanks for the help and advice.

C.

[DeusExMachina]

Saw a bunch of RS250's at Pitstop on Saturday nite. 10+pm to near midnight I think.

 

Was that any of you guys?

[rex]

Originally posted by eyz@Apr 11 2005, 03:24 AM

http://img216.exs.cx/img216/4619/dsc000701ob.th.jpg

 

a shot i took when i was in JB tonight~

saw derrick with his company of prilians at the Shell station..

total of 6 prillers gathering there...

 

man.. ya guys should check out Super 4 thread.. seems like tonight more than 5 of our fellow SBF members' Super 4 got stolen when they were in JB...

 

becareful with ya bike dude!

eh where ah the thread? i cant find leh...can help me paste the link here.. sorry ah...

[muser]

Originally posted by reave@Apr 11 2005, 01:45 AM

Yup looks wise ya i know totally italian bikes looks way better...maintanance i dun mean juz the regular u know some bikes like those scramblers they juz need more frequent mantainence than any other regular bikes is tht the case for rs125?

 

anyway i've read a few pages in front n seems tht rs125 2nd usually has alot of prob on e brake pad things to do with brakes n clutches....r these e main n frequent prob for aprilia?

Hmm? Certain kinds of bikes that inherently require more maintenance? Perhaps you mean something like the difference between a Honda scooter and an Aprilia RS125? A comparison like that risks misrepresenting the situation, however. A Honda scooter is cheaper to maintain than a RS125, but not just because they are in different bike categories.

 

How it works:

• The more power an engine of a given size is expected to output, the quicker parts will wear out in the long run (as in years).
  
• The way sports bikes are often ridden means brake pads and clutches wear out faster.
  
• Highly tuned engines require the best - and therefore most expensive - oils and fluids.
  
• 2-stroke engines require the added cost of 2-stroke oil (2T), unlike 4-stroke engines.
  
• Sports bike riders tend to use stickier, more expensive tyres (though you don't have to).
  

But:

• All bikes need their oils, fluids and spark plugs changed regularly, at similar intervals.
  
• Comparing apples to apples, ie, Aprilia RS125s with KRR150s (KIPS) and NSR150s (SP), Aprilias don't require more maintenance; only difference is parts are more expensive (imported).
  
• As one of the guys (Rudy maybe) said in this thread, "You ride like you're racing, you pay like you're racing". If you want a high performance bike that you plan to ride hard, you'll have to pay for the kind of maintenance that kind of bike needs. But you'll get your money's worth in adrenaline and handling.
  

BTW, most scramblers are very low maintenance; mine is. 2nd-hand Aprilias will have parts that are more worn, like any other 2nd-hand bike, and those that haven't been taken care of properly will have problems, again, just like any other kinds of bike. The key is finding one that has had a careful owner. Best advice is to buy from people from this thread.