Aprilia Riders

[suf]

i strongly concur with you Lacrimosae.. (hey thats one of my fav stuff to listen to for motivation before a good jog!)

 

If its this coming Sat night - lets have it in SG.... cos im going JB in the morning with colleagues.. and too many people not keen to go JB.

 

I'm @ around 25-26km/l.. Full tank max out around 330km+/-. Yep, benchmarked till outta petrol at Mandai Hill.

 

Crow : If you are concerned about fuel consumption, a kapchai like Wave or Spark would match your needs. Afterall, its the rider's riding style that usually determines fuel consumption. I occasionally whack a lot in expressways but my speed 90% of the time is always around 80-100km/h..

 

AND i still think that the RS125 is the #1 bike in terms of aesthetics and performance. First time i saw mine - "Goodness... THIS IS a 125cc?!?!??!" People thrash talk about how sucky and sickly the RS is but the thing is.. these kapchai riders have never even owned an RS.

[crow1605202136]

icic no la cause i wanna consider a bike that i dont wanna change after class 2b i am not looking forward to 2a thus getting car license first. so i dont wan to get a bike that isnt fun and all. considering how much more exp a r125 is then a r15 i looked at the rs125 and all the good points of it. was just wondering how much the fc of the bike can cause me. 25km/l seems ok to me. thanks you guys =D still taking license get le then final decision lor. your comments are much appreciated.

[crow1605202136]

i personally hate/dislike kupchai 1 my cousin own one 2 he just got into a accident 3 i dislike small wheels 4 small wheels ARE not safe to me in ANYways 5 i dont know y people like it 6 i still respect all riders 7 but i dislike those that thrash talk about how bad this is or that is

[Feelicks]

hey peeps, prob here is i can only make it next fri n i totally 4got abt e festive holiday... So since its a big jam in n out. Can we all stick to sg instead?

[yongboyboy]

just wana know if ah seng is still with FM

[Muge]

Guys,

 

My bike couldn't start this morning. I played with choke, but no use. No response at all. Battery Voltage is showing 10.8v.

Yesterday night it was still ok, as I ride to and from office no problem.

I also notice there was oil dripped under my bike. It's clear, no colour and kinda thick (unlike petrol).

Any idea what could be the problem?

I haven't had time to investigate further as I am in office now. I'm still learning more about this bike.

Hope you guys can provide me some pointers to solve this problem.

Thanks.

[Ice-Man]

Guys, So meeting this friday or next friday because next friday is holiday....

[Feelicks]

Outing is confirmed next fri. Place hav'nt confirm yet

[Feelicks]

Guys,

 

My bike couldn't start this morning. I played with choke, but no use. No response at all. Battery Voltage is showing 10.8v.

Yesterday night it was still ok, as I ride to and from office no problem.

I also notice there was oil dripped under my bike. It's clear, no colour and kinda thick (unlike petrol).

Any idea what could be the problem?

I haven't had time to investigate further as I am in office now. I'm still learning more about this bike.

Hope you guys can provide me some pointers to solve this problem.

Thanks.

 

If ur talking abt thick liquids there's only 2 types tts running in our system.. 2t or gear oil... Gear oil's black... Whereas 2t is mostly coloured... Have yet to hear abt colourless 2t... Did e bike crank up at all?

[Sub Zero]

Can we not meet on a public holiday?

 

Let's make it this Friday or Saturday please.

 

Public holidays are not good times to be have a big outing and roaming around when our friends in blue are also waiting for us.

 

Alternatively, we can meet in 2 weeks from now, i'm free then.

[Feelicks]

Anybody up 4 a 30th oct sat nite meet up?

[lacrimosae]

Guys,

 

My bike couldn't start this morning. I played with choke, but no use. No response at all. Battery Voltage is showing 10.8v.

Yesterday night it was still ok, as I ride to and from office no problem.

I also notice there was oil dripped under my bike. It's clear, no colour and kinda thick (unlike petrol).

Any idea what could be the problem?

I haven't had time to investigate further as I am in office now. I'm still learning more about this bike.

Hope you guys can provide me some pointers to solve this problem.

Thanks.

 

If ur talking abt thick liquids there's only 2 types tts running in our system.. 2t or gear oil... Gear oil's black... Whereas 2t is mostly coloured... Have yet to hear abt colourless 2t... Did e bike crank up at all?

 

There's brake fluid.

 

Gear oil is clear, usually a light champagne in color. If it's recently changed, it could be gear oil, from a loose outlet lugnut, or a leaking clutch gasket. If it's gear oil older than 200km, then it's dark brown, older than 500km it's black.

Edited October 27, 2010 by lacrimosae

[Muge]

If ur talking abt thick liquids there's only 2 types tts running in our system.. 2t or gear oil... Gear oil's black... Whereas 2t is mostly coloured... Have yet to hear abt colourless 2t... Did e bike crank up at all?

 

It did crank up a little bit the first time then immediately died. But after that totally no response. And in case anybody ask, engine switch was on. I am also confuse abt the liquid.

I think I have to try again later after work. Thanks Feelicks

[Muge]

There's brake fluid.

 

Gear oil is clear, usually a light champagne in color. If it's recently changed, it could be gear oil, from a loose outlet lugnut, or a leaking clutch gasket. If it's gear oil older than 200km, then it's dark brown, older than 500km it's black.

 

Thanks lacrimosae. What is the impact if gear oil is leaking? Any tips on how to make my bike start again?

[Muge]

*edit: double post

Edited October 27, 2010 by Muge~

[Sub Zero]

Anybody up 4 a 30th oct sat nite meet up?

 

I'm available. After 10pm.

[mesab0ogie]

Guys,

 

My bike couldn't start this morning. I played with choke, but no use. No response at all. Battery Voltage is showing 10.8v.

Yesterday night it was still ok, as I ride to and from office no problem.

I also notice there was oil dripped under my bike. It's clear, no colour and kinda thick (unlike petrol).

Any idea what could be the problem?

I haven't had time to investigate further as I am in office now. I'm still learning more about this bike.

Hope you guys can provide me some pointers to solve this problem.

Thanks.

 

bike cannot start at all or will start but cannot stay on and keep dying?

 

if ur starter can crank, im guessing the problem is ur spark plug fouled up. seems like a common problem around here =/ some more u mentioned u "played wif the choke" try open up ur bike n replace with a new spark plug.

 

btw pls dun waste ur money to tow the bike until uve tried chging the plug. reali waste of money. went thru the process before. change plug on my own take maximum 15mins. couple of bucks spent. i tow to shop end up paying 50bucks -_-" bt we all learn frm mistakes i guess

[benimaru]

i strongly concur with you Lacrimosae.. (hey thats one of my fav stuff to listen to for motivation before a good jog!)

 

If its this coming Sat night - lets have it in SG.... cos im going JB in the morning with colleagues.. and too many people not keen to go JB.

 

I'm @ around 25-26km/l.. Full tank max out around 330km+/-. Yep, benchmarked till outta petrol at Mandai Hill.

 

Crow : If you are concerned about fuel consumption, a kapchai like Wave or Spark would match your needs. Afterall, its the rider's riding style that usually determines fuel consumption. I occasionally whack a lot in expressways but my speed 90% of the time is always around 80-100km/h..

 

AND i still think that the RS125 is the #1 bike in terms of aesthetics and performance. First time i saw mine - "Goodness... THIS IS a 125cc?!?!??!" People thrash talk about how sucky and sickly the RS is but the thing is.. these kapchai riders have never even owned an RS.

 

Hi,

 

I would like to check as well. when u're travelling like 70 80, does the bike feel very hot? or does it get heated up easily

[suf]

I would like to check as well. when u're travelling like 70 80, does the bike feel very hot? or does it get heated up easily

 

Not at all. Its not hot - at least for me. But you will need to monitor your RPM.. RS can get "grumpy" if you don't rev up. But when the valve hisses on.. its like a gorilla with a banana.

[benimaru]

Not at all. Its not hot - at least for me. But you will need to monitor your RPM.. RS can get "grumpy" if you don't rev up. But when the valve hisses on.. its like a gorilla with a banana.

 

oh okok thanks for the tip.. btw i haven get it yet, kinda gian to get it.. so how much machine price? brand new. any idea?

[Feelicks]

B prepared to fork out 12k plus juz 4 e bike... Another 1-2k for ur insurance/rd tax/coe n finally 1-2k "learning fees" for all e mistakes u make n wrong shops u go to... Yea, we're a rich bunch single handedly raising e motorbike repair industry 1 tow order at a time

[lacrimosae]

icic no la cause i wanna consider a bike that i dont wanna change after class 2b i am not looking forward to 2a thus getting car license first. so i dont wan to get a bike that isnt fun and all. considering how much more exp a r125 is then a r15 i looked at the rs125 and all the good points of it. was just wondering how much the fc of the bike can cause me. 25km/l seems ok to me. thanks you guys =D still taking license get le then final decision lor. your comments are much appreciated.

 

Just some old posts...

 

Bought my bike for S$2,000. Subsequently, I spent more on parts and maintenance thereafter.

 

1st year - S$6,000 - servicing, getting chopped at bike shops

2nd year - S$2,000 - mostly DIY, consummables like spark plugs, gear oil and 2T

3rd year - S$11,000 - started track racing; replaced tires, gear oil, brake pads and clutch friction plates every 3-4 months

4th year - S$14,000 - still riding track about 1-2 times per month, plus mods, I changed cylinders, pistons and bearings more often than I changed my underwear

5th year - S$10,000 - just maintenance and general upkeep, plus experimenting with aftermarket products

6th year - S$10,000 - same, general running costs

7th year - S$12,000 - maintenance and upgrades

 

My best advice to you? DON'T get this bike. PLEASE.

 

50 000 is like 4-5k a mth. you sure abt that ? this bike is that serious ? u know with such an income u can own a Honda integra.

 

Actually, I think you have your sums wrong.

 

In fact, to own a Honda Integra, you'll need to be taking $70k annually to sustain it and your lifestyle comfortably.

 

Unless of course, the car/bike is the only worldly possession you have, and your entire life revolves around it.

 

I'm not sure if you are aware, but most people actually have a life. Some people have other hobbies like photography and cycling, others may enjoy collecting wines, cigars, and bicycles. Aside from hobbies, we all have commitments to repaying our parents, paying life insurance premiums, loans, and setting aside 30% of our salaries for savings.

 

If I never had any other hobbies besides motorcycling, perhaps I could even sustain my bikes working as a garung guni man.

 

But if you are considering this bike simply because you think you can afford installments of $150/mth, an odd servicing here and a tune-up there, then you are terribly mistaken. And your decision to purchase this bike may end badly.

 

There are 2 ways your bike ownership is guaranteed to end:

 

1) you run out of money, and abandon the bike; selling it (in a decrepit condition no doubt) to the next buyer who is none the wiser; or

 

2) you upgrade to a larger capacity bike (and sell it to the next P-plater in whatever condition it was last in, naturally), and won't bother with the upkeep of the smaller bike.

 

Either way, you will spend a large sum as your initial costs, and still it will not justify the condition of your pre-owned bike.

 

I'm sure many others here have heard this lecture when they ask me about the expenditure on the RS125, yet they have made the brave decision to buy the bike.

 

In the end, the proof of real passion is the money, time and most important of all, the effort put into maintaining the bike.

[liquidy]

Just some old posts...

 

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In the end, the proof of real passion is the money, time and most important of all, the effort put into maintaining the bike.

 

i love to eat tai yang bing! hahaha.

[crow1605202136]

thank you lacrimosae, despite so. it is still my first bike. and i do wish to keep it in a good shape after years. i do still have much to learn. hopefully i do not screw up my first bike. as it will be my last bike unless something happens to me and the bike. i am not at all willing to upgrade to a larger capacity bike as i do not see the need to. ill indeed still get a car in the future but riding a bike will still be a passion and hobby. ur post to brighten my view on how much effort a person must put in to take care of any bike. thanks for your insight on how maintaining and keeping a bike is. =D

[IZECUBEZ]

thank you lacrimosae, despite so. it is still my first bike. and i do wish to keep it in a good shape after years. i do still have much to learn. hopefully i do not screw up my first bike. as it will be my last bike unless something happens to me and the bike. i am not at all willing to upgrade to a larger capacity bike as i do not see the need to. ill indeed still get a car in the future but riding a bike will still be a passion and hobby. ur post to brighten my view on how much effort a person must put in to take care of any bike. thanks for your insight on how maintaining and keeping a bike is. =D

Now where have I seen this before..

 

Sounds very familiar aye oldbies?? hahahaha