Aprilia Riders

[dDtim]

  shadantou said:

hi nerdyman. chung here.

 

drop me an sms. i know of a decent shop who can answer ur paintjob needs.

 

any newbies, if u like me to orientate u abit, feel free to drop me an sms.

i will intro u to a mechanic i always go. which is 37 motoring ah seng.

 

 

cheers.

 

chung

97702921

 

Hey Chung dropped you an SMS. I have many questions,

 

Here are some from the back of my head. Which 2T to use, premix or 2T box? Which tires to change once my current ones go bare or pose potential dangers. As well as the periodical maintenance I need to do.

[dDtim]

Did you mean the aquatex series, any idea what size for my RS125? Wish to bring around my cover, how compactly can it pack to, possible to fit into my helmet bag or bike compartment?

 

Thanks,

Tim

[lacrimosae]

  nerdyman said:

Did you mean the aquatex series, any idea what size for my RS125? Wish to bring around my cover, how compactly can it pack to, possible to fit into my helmet bag or bike compartment?

 

Thanks,

Tim

 

NO, I actually said and meant the Rainex series.

 

It will not fit into your bike storage.

 

But this one will: Pro-Series Geza Cover. I ordered 2 sets for both bikes. To be used while on touring up north in Malaysai. They have not yet been shipped out. If you want to purchase one, you can piggyback your order on mine so that we save on shipping. Do let me know asap though, cos once they ship my order it will be too late.

http://www.pashnit.com/product/geza.html#pro

[dDtim]

Pardon my ignorance, was looking through motoworld's online catalogue. Well, my main concern would be to cover up my bike while I park it during the weekdays so I believe getting the Rainex will be sufficient for the time-being, factor in the cost and shipping delay.

 

Which size of the rain cover should I get?

 

Thank you for your patience.

[lacrimosae]

  nerdyman said:

Pardon my ignorance, was looking through motoworld's online catalogue. Well, my main concern would be to cover up my bike while I park it during the weekdays so I believe getting the Rainex will be sufficient for the time-being, factor in the cost and shipping delay.

 

Which size of the rain cover should I get?

 

Thank you for your patience.

 

You can ask the Motoworld staff to show you the covers. Not all merchandise sold there are shown on their website. I don't remember which size I am using for my bikes. Please check with the staff.

 

I am not a Motoworld employee.

[dDtim]

  lacrimosae said:

You can ask the Motoworld staff to show you the covers. Not all merchandise sold there are shown on their website. I don't remember which size I am using for my bikes. Please check with the staff.

 

I am not a Motoworld employee.

 

Understood.

[Sub Zero]

  lacrimosae said:

To return your paintwork to its original shine, you might wanna check with shadantou or Subzero. They have some awesome solvents and techniques to hone the dull finish to a high gloss. They're the best in the business, and their prices are very reasonable. I'm planning to meet up with them some time to have them work my bike over to recover its original gleam.

 

As for sandpapering and applying a new coat, let that be the last resort.

 

I will be working on my bikes on the 15 Sep.

 

Thanks for the support Lawrence!

 

I'm looking forward to working on your bike. When do you want to make an appt? After you get the suspension sorted out?

 

Msg me your Sept schedule dude, so I know when you're in town!

[suf]

For 2T premix - i mix synthetic bandung syrup and Shell Mineral 2T.. ratio 1/20.

 

Hi guys, i just got a new front fairing with pair of baffles from Sporting Motors aka another sister branch of main Aprilia shop at Lavender - you know what that means.. Total about $800+$100+$100++. Red colour with Delotto design. Spraying over.. Confirmed first hand but .. gear lever + choke lever + speedometer sensor($110) are 'first hand' too. More parts coming in soon..

 

Mech there is very task-orientated but lack social power.. Not as friendly as Ah Seng where he is able to explain faults and recommend remedies. Mech also doesnt like it when im watching him.. Sigh.. Prices are quoted via sales representative there - friendly guys..

 

Nice looking custom handle bar balancers there too selling @ $58. Im tempted.. EBC brake pads @ $30.

 

Overall, so far - decent workmanship. Met an RSV rider there and chatted about how hot it gets while riding an RSV4..

[Sub Zero]

  suf said:

For 2T premix - i mix synthetic bandung syrup and Shell Mineral 2T.. ratio 1/20.

 

Hi guys, i just got a new front fairing with pair of baffles from Sporting Motors aka another sister branch of main Aprilia shop at Lavender - you know what that means.. Total about $800+$100+$100++. Red colour with Delotto design. Spraying over.. Confirmed first hand but .. gear lever + choke lever + speedometer sensor($110) are 'first hand' too. More parts coming in soon..

 

Mech there is very task-orientated but lack social power.. Not as friendly as Ah Seng where he is able to explain faults and recommend remedies. Mech also doesnt like it when im watching him.. Sigh.. Prices are quoted via sales representative there - friendly guys..

 

Nice looking custom handle bar balancers there too selling @ $58. Im tempted.. EBC brake pads @ $30.

 

Overall, so far - decent workmanship. Met an RSV rider there and chatted about how hot it gets while riding an RSV4..

 

Prices seem alright. Just slightly marked up, but gotta include shipping if you order from overseas.

 

http://www.ultimateparts.net/aprilia/c.php?n=Front-body-I-Aprilia-RS-125-2006,2007-Aprilia-Spare-Parts-Genuine-&i=17830&PHPSESSID=a3a3a8a526c184ec152408da63a90173

 

But the money you spent, $1000, just for the complete head fairing, you could have ordered a whole race fairings set from 37 motoring. Head, side and tail.

[Feelicks]

  lacrimosae said:

I will be working on my bikes on the 15 Sep.

 

does tis mean a diy session on tt day?

[lacrimosae]

  Sub Zero said:

Thanks for the support Lawrence!

 

I'm looking forward to working on your bike. When do you want to make an appt? After you get the suspension sorted out?

 

Msg me your Sept schedule dude, so I know when you're in town!

 

Hey you're welcome. Both your bikes are testimony to your efforts and workmanship. I'm envious every time you both show up!

 

Am going to be very busy over the next few weeks, so can only meet you guys in October, after my new fairings are in. I am also getting my 2nd bike ready for a patch job and respray, so again, will wait till the fairings are done.

 

What I would like is to get my frame polished. I want it mirror-finished, like yours!

 

  suf said:

For 2T premix - i mix synthetic bandung syrup and Shell Mineral 2T.. ratio 1/20.

 

Hi guys, i just got a new front fairing with pair of baffles from Sporting Motors aka another sister branch of main Aprilia shop at Lavender - you know what that means.. Total about $800+$100+$100++. Red colour with Delotto design. Spraying over.. Confirmed first hand but .. gear lever + choke lever + speedometer sensor($110) are 'first hand' too. More parts coming in soon..

 

Mech there is very task-orientated but lack social power.. Not as friendly as Ah Seng where he is able to explain faults and recommend remedies. Mech also doesnt like it when im watching him.. Sigh.. Prices are quoted via sales representative there - friendly guys..

 

Nice looking custom handle bar balancers there too selling @ $58. Im tempted.. EBC brake pads @ $30.

 

Overall, so far - decent workmanship. Met an RSV rider there and chatted about how hot it gets while riding an RSV4..

 

Mech uneasy when watched = guilty conscience, he is a wife-beater (I mean, he treats bikes like doo-doo)

 

Social skills not requirement for mechs, as small talk is overrated. BUT he must be able to explain what he is doing. This is an important factor to me because I KNOW what the mech is doing. Which means, I know when he is doing something he is not supposed to be doing. Most mechs don't like it when you point out their faults.

 

  Sub Zero said:

Prices seem alright. Just slightly marked up, but gotta include shipping if you order from overseas.

 

http://www.ultimateparts.net/aprilia/c.php?n=Front-body-I-Aprilia-RS-125-2006,2007-Aprilia-Spare-Parts-Genuine-&i=17830&PHPSESSID=a3a3a8a526c184ec152408da63a90173

 

But the money you spent, $1000, just for the complete head fairing, you could have ordered a whole race fairings set from 37 motoring. Head, side and tail.

 

Yes, the prices are steep. I'm poor and not charitable, that's why I stay away from sharks who try to fleece me.

 

  Feelicks said:

does tis mean a diy session on tt day?

 

Yes, but I will be very busy to finish a long To-Do list and may not be able to help you out all the time. I will be expecting you to try to solve most of your own problems, and will step in only when it is critical. Ok with you?

[suf]

  lacrimosae said:

Social skills not requirement for mechs, as small talk is overrated. BUT he must be able to explain what he is doing. This is an important factor to me because I KNOW what the mech is doing. Which means, I know when he is doing something he is not supposed to be doing. Most mechs don't like it when you point out their faults.

 

 

Thanks.. I strongly concur. Been reading up your posts as of recently and i felt as though i've 'leveled' up digesting em information.

 

Thanks for the advice too to Subzero. I'll learn from my mistakes.. Anyway im not paying, claiming full damages from a mad driver that brushed my front fairing a bit only

[keeny]

  tyltyltyl said:

Hi guys! I'm new to the forum. :x

I just enrolled for my 2B at bb.

used to drive a civic type r, but sold recently cause gg army.

 

hellos to all!

 

just wanna ask, anyone knows the approx insurance for an rs125? :x

let's say 20yo p plate. :x

 

hey, i think i know you! Im the guy whom you took your 2.1 with. haha. the one that asked u why u sell your car! haha! i'm thinking of getting an aprillia toO!! omg!

[lacrimosae]

Ok guys, time to break out the tools.

 

I am stuck in a difficult situation at the moment. I have no access to my bikes. I need this information before 0800hrs 12 Sep 2010, Sunday.

 

I urgently need info on our thermistor, also known as the temperature sensor for our cylinder head. It is found next to the spark plug. I need to know:

 

1. the diameter of the internal screw thread

2. the size of the hex wrench required to open it

 

If you can get me this info, you will save me a lot of time and some money from an online purchase which requires this specifications.

 

Anyone who can provide this info before the deadline will receive SGD20.00 from me. No prizes for partial answers though!

Edited September 11, 2010 by lacrimosae

[beann]

  Spiritsaint said:

Hi Beann! Did you buy your shop from Leong H**g? haha, if you did, i nearly bought tt bike!

 

o nope =). mine was 1yr old and 14k mileage when i bought it. How much u got urs anw?

[beann]

  nerdyman said:

Hey bro, we're in the same boat. 20YO P-plate and enlisted into the Army and just bought my Aprilia, just bought my RS125 insurance 3PT(NO F&T) is 1.6k. Not too sure if 3PTFT is necessary as I live in a private estate.

 

O.O!! im 19yr old p-plate and my insurance 3PT is only 1.1k? =X i just got about a wk ago anw.

[dDtim]

  beann said:

O.O!! im 19yr old p-plate and my insurance 3PT is only 1.1k? =X i just got about a wk ago anw.

 

Checked with the shop, 1.6k is for 3PTFT, getting anyways.

[personified]

Hi Peeps.R&G Racing products have arrived!!!

Im away at the moment till Wednesday so those who have ordered plse PM or sms me @ 97978686

R&G RS125 products in stock now

tail tidy

front fork protector

swingarm protector

frame sliders

barend sliders

cotton reels

bobbins

 

cheers

[Liberazione]

Thanks for the help, appreciate it! Finally got my keys done yesterday

[Liberazione]

3 weeks after getting my 3 year old rs125, ive got my first problem. lol

 

Hope someone can advise.

 

Tried to start it today but the electric starter wouldnt work, the panel and lights work fine, just the starter. When i push the button, no sound at all. Is there something i can do on location or no choice but to tow? Anyone got a contact for a tow truck? Was thinking of sending to TT, do they have a towing service?

 

Any idea of the cost im going to incur?

 

Thanks guys!

[elevened]

  lacrimosae said:

Ok guys, time to break out the tools.

 

I am stuck in a difficult situation at the moment. I have no access to my bikes. I need this information before 0800hrs 12 Sep 2010, Sunday.

 

I urgently need info on our thermistor, also known as the temperature sensor for our cylinder head. It is found next to the spark plug. I need to know:

 

1. the diameter of the internal screw thread

2. the size of the hex wrench required to open it

 

If you can get me this info, you will save me a lot of time and some money from an online purchase which requires this specifications.

 

Anyone who can provide this info before the deadline will receive SGD20.00 from me. No prizes for partial answers though!

 

didn't come forums till now.

i hope you managed to get the specs you needed.

[Sub Zero]

  nagev said:

3 weeks after getting my 3 year old rs125, ive got my first problem. lol

 

Hope someone can advise.

 

Tried to start it today but the electric starter wouldnt work, the panel and lights work fine, just the starter. When i push the button, no sound at all. Is there something i can do on location or no choice but to tow? Anyone got a contact for a tow truck? Was thinking of sending to TT, do they have a towing service?

 

Any idea of the cost im going to incur?

 

Thanks guys!

 

Should be a flat battery.. Worst case starter motor spoilt.

 

Battery should be about $50? Just pray it's not the starter motor.

 

Bikeambulance is a good towing service. 64255333

[vyruz]

Hey fellas. I remember reading a post a while back (by Sub Zero I think) that suggested that most of you experienced RS125 riders only ride the bike rarely (alluding to the fragile nature of the bike). I couldn't tell if you were joking I got my 08 RS125 as a weekend toy a few months back and currently limit my ride to a few hours in the weekend. So far one minor breakdown that the shop fixed immediately. Since then (two months ago), all running smoothly - fingers crossed.

 

Unfortunately the 'fragile' impression of the bike is still there for me. I wring the motor's neck after it's properly warmed up every so often - I've been told by another RS owner that this is good for the bike. I'm guessing this somehow reduces the chances of unwanted deposits in the engine/exhaust (please let me know if I'm wrong!). Other than that, I consciously handle the bike with care and constantly plead with her not to break down on me. Reminds me of what the Top Gear guys always say about owning an Alfa Romeo - passion, soul etc etc because it can and will break down on you.

[Liberazione]

  Sub Zero said:

Should be a flat battery.. Worst case starter motor spoilt.

 

Battery should be about $50? Just pray it's not the starter motor.

 

Bikeambulance is a good towing service. 64255333

 

Thanks so much! Will send in tonight and hope for the best!

[quikslvr]

  vyruz said:

Hey fellas. I remember reading a post a while back (by Sub Zero I think) that suggested that most of you experienced RS125 riders only ride the bike rarely (alluding to the fragile nature of the bike). I couldn't tell if you were joking I got my 08 RS125 as a weekend toy a few months back and currently limit my ride to a few hours in the weekend. So far one minor breakdown that the shop fixed immediately. Since then (two months ago), all running smoothly - fingers crossed.

 

Unfortunately the 'fragile' impression of the bike is still there for me. I wring the motor's neck after it's properly warmed up every so often - I've been told by another RS owner that this is good for the bike. I'm guessing this somehow reduces the chances of unwanted deposits in the engine/exhaust (please let me know if I'm wrong!). Other than that, I consciously handle the bike with care and constantly plead with her not to break down on me. Reminds me of what the Top Gear guys always say about owning an Alfa Romeo - passion, soul etc etc because it can and will break down on you.

 

of course we're joking.i ride the bike everyday.i dont have the luxury of having 2 bikes.