Aprilia Riders

[IZECUBEZ]

So guys, which izzit? Kallang KFC or Hj Lane and wat time? I can only make it after 10pm

[lacrimosae]

guys any idea if engine ice is gd for coolant??

 

No. It contains anti-freeze which we do not need in a hot climate like ours. Anti-freeze prevents the coolant from freezing in sub-zero temperatures.

 

Your bike will be much better off sticking to Maxima's Cool-Aid.

[lacrimosae]

hey guys, im a new aprilia owner and im just alittle curious about the spares prices m*h is offering for the 06-08 rs125. bought some stuff online from UK and it seems like the price is worlds apart. anyone else seem to find it lidat? m*h stuff seem to be like 20 - 50% more expensive.....

 

Typically, local dealers need to levy a tax on the parts they import to cover overheads.

 

"But overseas dealers also have to pay for overheads and shipping, yet they can afford to charge so much less! Why do parts cost less from overseas (including shipping) than if I buy from local dealers (who save costs on bulk shipping)?"

 

Because local dealers are your typical Singaporean (and usually Chinese) businessmen who are only interested in one thing - increasing profits.

 

Ask any dealer why prices have gone up, and the typical answer is, "Japanese yen has gone up. Hence Japanese parts are more expensive."

Yet, if you ask the same dealer, "But what about Italian parts? They are from Europe, and the Euro is falling like a brick!"

And your favourite local dealer will explain to you that "Euro falling means local prices for Italian parts are going up."

 

Their circular logic is undefeatable, and in the end, you will still end up paying more for parts.

 

Just a comparison, our RS125 powervalves used to cost S$140 each. They now cost S$260 in Singapore. But the prices in Europe hasn't changed. Factor in a falling Euro dollar, and logically, the local price should be lower than before. But on the contrary, it has risen. How can this be? And why is this allowed to happen?

 

They are the monopoly and they know it. Since they are the only ones bringing the stuff in, they control the prices, and all of us are at their mercy.

 

That is why I support parallel imports. If I'm going to be spending more on parts, I'd rather hand over my hard-earned money to someone I know, than a profit-hungry, money-grubbing, fat-faced businessman.

[lacrimosae]

Hello, first time posting here. Still taking my 2b license so decided to come and scout for potential 2b sport bikes. Since i am rather bigger in size, 80+kg and 175+cm i plan to get a bigger bike and also plan to skip a 2a bike and get a r6 once i get class 2.

 

Statistically, 10 out of 10 new Aprilia owners know that maintenance will be high, but 9 out of 10 will choose to overlook that fact, and delude themselves that they will be able to afford the upkeep.

 

Also, the 30 horses claimed by manufacturers are hardly enough to haul the bike's own weight, let alone ours. Most of the time, a few of those horses escape through poor tuning, and lack of maintenance, again due to lack of spending power.

 

If you are willing to throw good money after bad, and keep doing it foolishly for long enough, you just might end up with a kickass ride. Sadly, most fairy tales don't end that way. Most Aprilias are lemons, even the new ones.

 

So if you're beginning to realise that the money you've set aside to buy a bike does not include a few G's to cover monthly maintenance, then a Bajaj Pulsar or Hyosung might be more suitable for you.

 

Cheers!

[Ricky Diablo]

No. It contains anti-freeze which we do not need in a hot climate like ours. Anti-freeze prevents the coolant from freezing in sub-zero temperatures.

 

Your bike will be much better off sticking to Maxima's Cool-Aid.

 

any idea where to get maxima cool aid ard west area?? thx..

[lacrimosae]

any idea where to get maxima cool aid ard west area?? thx..

 

Mustafa sells it. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

 

Cheap, anything's available at the wee hours in the morning, has many eating places in and around it, and carries wide selection of automotive solvents.

[WawanAprilia]

lawrence , u and your mustafa ... really support mr mustafa ah .. hes gonna grant u an award for being the best promoter in town lah ... haha ..

[WawanAprilia]

yeah lawrence , like wat u taught me tuning requires patience and patience is tough for most of all ...

[Angelz]

hi guys...can i check with you the new aprilia pricing 2009 rs 125 pricing OTR,anw i am p plate rider...where is the distributor...thankx alot....

Edited February 20, 2009 by Angelz~

[diraNaDira]

Statistically, 10 out of 10 new Aprilia owners know that maintenance will be high, but 9 out of 10 will choose to overlook that fact, and delude themselves that they will be able to afford the upkeep.

 

So if you're beginning to realise that the money you've set aside to buy a bike does not include a few G's to cover monthly maintenance, then a Bajaj Pulsar or Hyosung might be more suitable for you.

 

hi,

ive been looking for a BAJAJ PULSAR...

but cant find one..

 

do u noe hw much it cost..?

for both 1st & 2nd hand~

[blast3dGaL]

find bajaj at Aprilia thread?

[blast3dGaL]

aiya... KKFC uh... i working lei... dunno if can join anot..

 

See ya if i see ya la..

 

Wah khai bringing new chicks sey...

[diraNaDira]

find bajaj at Aprilia thread?

 

cause i like Aprilias...

but it's beyond my budget..

*sadded~

 

so i dropped by here lor

[blast3dGaL]

haha.. ic... join us la... sit sit on our bikes.. i'm sure many many guys wanna pillion you... Unless you want me to pillion u lor...

[Luster]

morning guys..

[insaint]

why not we go kallan kfc

mosi not many places to park our bikes..

i bringing some old birds who mia and some new chicks.

 

Heloo i new to aprilia can i join your outing to view all your bikes> newbie waiting to get bike.

[Ricky Diablo]

morning everyone..

[blast3dGaL]

join join join... do join.... pls join...

[yag]

How to join?

[blast3dGaL]

first fill in application form, second submit to public relations officer, thirdly attend the meet up...

[yag]

K K....need photo for application form? and who is public relations officer sial...hahahahahahahah!!!!

[diraNaDira]

haha.. ic... join us la... sit sit on our bikes.. i'm sure many many guys wanna pillion you... Unless you want me to pillion u lor...

 

waaaaaaaaT only this one~

[yag]

Which one?

[quikslvr]

meetup tonite

 

What: newbie n oldbie and anything in between gathering

Where: kallang kfc

When: 2200 onwards

 

Pls put in ur nicks

 

1. Quikslvr 81834404

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Be there or be square!

[wacko]

meetup tonite

 

What: newbie n oldbie and anything in between gathering

Where: kallang kfc

When: 2200 onwards

 

Pls put in ur nicks

 

1. Quikslvr 81834404

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16 wacko - i try to make it.. got something on la..

Be there or be square!