Aprilia Riders

[mesab0ogie]

Good luck bro, just a tip, you might have to split payment if it hits more than SGD5000. That's what happened to me, DBS debit card couldnt go through. I think 5K limit.

 

My credit card 10k limit bro, so i dun think will be a prob. haha. But in the first place, wana reach 1k GBP take forever alr. Dun tink can reach anywhere near 5k.

[Liberazione]

Hi Guys, I'm thinking of selling my rs 125 '06 model. If you or someone you know is interested, please PM me.

 

Details can be found here! http://www.singaporebikes.com/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=11189

 

Cheers

[mesab0ogie]

right so i FINALLY got a reply from adrenalin pedstop regarding my order. and guess what. the BBK is out of stock! bloody idiots. Make me wait 2 weeks and tell me its out of stock. ARGHHH. waste my time. so. Guess im gona order from PJME then. Anyone wana hop in?

[mkmk]

2 stroke my fren

 

means must use 2t?

[liquidy]

right so i FINALLY got a reply from adrenalin pedstop regarding my order. and guess what. the BBK is out of stock! bloody idiots. Make me wait 2 weeks and tell me its out of stock. ARGHHH. waste my time. so. Guess im gona order from PJME then. Anyone wana hop in?

 

I am getting a piston!

[liquidy]

means must use 2t?

 

Yup that's right.

[Mdsufie]

Close race wit a DRZ. sian.. Lose.. haha.. Wonder what's it's top speed..

[xxes123]

Close race wit a DRZ. sian.. Lose.. haha.. Wonder what's it's top speed..

 

stock DRZ 110-120km/h, comfy zone ard 85-95km/h.. above 110km/hr , front end start losing feeling.

 

with FCR, full system aftermarket exhaust air filter, 3x3 mod can hit ard 130km/h or more according to forums some can hit 150km/h.. above 120km/h bike lose quite a bit of stabilty...

 

So long u are on a expressway or accelerating into expressway , above 120km/h, u will win ..

DRZ 0-80km/h is good .. anything above that rs will have a chance..

[crisisady]

right so i FINALLY got a reply from adrenalin pedstop regarding my order. and guess what. the BBK is out of stock! bloody idiots. Make me wait 2 weeks and tell me its out of stock. ARGHHH. waste my time. so. Guess im gona order from PJME then. Anyone wana hop in?

 

I need gears bearings and fly wheel puller :x Btw, i cant seems to find yr PJME MO on the mass order section.

[Mdsufie]

stock DRZ 110-120km/h, comfy zone ard 85-95km/h.. above 110km/hr , front end start losing feeling.

 

with FCR, full system aftermarket exhaust air filter, 3x3 mod can hit ard 130km/h or more according to forums some can hit 150km/h.. above 120km/h bike lose quite a bit of stabilty...

 

So long u are on a expressway or accelerating into expressway , above 120km/h, u will win ..

DRZ 0-80km/h is good .. anything above that rs will have a chance..

 

I was at 125km/h and the DRZ past by me. =.=

[Ardian]

I was at 125km/h and the DRZ past by me. =.=

 

125km/h..? Hmm.. I know som1 who got revoked for travelling at that speed.. Muahaha..!

[frostscythe]

Originally posted by lacrimosae@Jun 7 2005, 11:59 AM

Guys,

Please note. The shop you so casually refer to as 'Mah motor' is actually called Mah Pte Ltd. Please be careful abt this. You dont want someone calling your name wrongly all the time, do you?

 

Mah Pte Ltd is located along Serangoon Road, opposite the fire station, near the junction connecting Serangoon Road to Macpherson Road. Yes, technically its not on Macpherson

Road, but close enough. 5-minute walking distance.

 

What do you mean by Bitubo is here?

Everyone knows that they have their dealers here as it wasnt recent that they started here in Singapore.

I am currently selling Bitubo at my shop too. As well as Dunlop, Michellin, Bridgestone tyres; and Braking and EBC brake pads; Micron exhaust systems; Hump Kevlar protective bags; over 800 designs n brands of stickers; and other accessories.

We conduct light servicing like oil change, spark plug, etc...

Above all, we are distributors for Canadian Unil-Opal oils and lubricants. 2T, 4T, gear oil, fork oil, coolants, cleaning solvents, brake cleaner, chain lube, grease, etc...

 

Also have Micron paddock stands. They are universal and can be used for big bikes as well as small bikes.

They have adjustable universal clamps so that it braces the bike up from below the swingarm, rather than using the 2 small pegs on the sides of the swingarm.

 

When buying a 2nd hand bike, always look out for:

 

- rims.

The front and rear should be the same, if they are different, one of them might have been replaced before. Not a good sign. There's very little reason to change rims except if you've smashed them up. Usually accidents serious enough to dent or break a rim may also dent/bend the front suspension fork and the frame.

 

- fork.

Hard to tell if its bent, but check it for leaks. I got a leaking fork and had a lot of problems with it even after replacing the oil seals and internals. It continued to leak and the fork oil made my brake rotor slippery, cutting down my braking power by a lot.

A leaking fork may also mean the stanchion legs are bent, or they are scratched. Scratches may bring dirt and muck into the fork's internals and you really wont like that.

 

- rear shock.

Stock shocks are not Aprilia's strength.... I blew 3 rear shocks (2 of them were brand-spanking new) even when riding without a pillion. I got so fed up I eventually bought a 2nd-hand WP adjustable rear shock with a nitrogen piggyback resevoir. It has served me well so far.

To check for a working rear shock...

- walk to the end of the bike

- holding the tail end with both hands, right the bike up so its not resting on its side stand

- push down hard on the tail

- if the bike goes down fast and comes up slow, the rear shock is FINE. If it springs right back up instantly as fast as it did going down, the shock is blown.

Check the spring and bottom of the shock for sand and oil. Usually the oil leaks out and flows to the bottom of the shock, and sand and grime sticks to the shock due to the sticky oil.

 

- digital readout (display).

This one costs $600 brand new. Get the previous owner to replace it, or demand him to knock off $500 off the selling price.

 

- speedometer, tachometer.

The clocks are pretty cool, but only if they work.

 

- brakes; pump + master cylinders.

Check the brakes for leaking brake fluid. It usually a clear, oily fluid and it means you'll end up spending more cash than you're prepared to after the purchase.

 

Stuff you're likely to end up replacing:

- tyres

- chain and sprockets

- brake pads

 

I've always believed that every rider should take care of his own bike. This preserves the value of the bike. If a bike is in a terrible condition, its the rider's responsibility to restore everything to tip top before selling.

 

I once viewed a bike with Benjamin (amonamarth), the bike was so derelict, it would need at least $2,500 to restore it just to make it look vaguely rideable. I'm not exaggerating. Ben can testify to the bike's leaking fork, brakes, shock, tattered paintwork, etc.

 

Whatever that's broken is the owner's responsibility to restore it. Always remember that. Check the price of replacing the damaged part, and tell the owner to knock it off the selling price.

 

Dont take no shiit for an answer, espcially the common, "Oh, you only need to replace the .... etc etc etc"

You're here to buy a hassle free bike. Not to take a problem off someone else's hands. You're responsible for your own choices and decisions. Choose wisely.

 

If you need someone to accompany you to view a bike, dont be a stranger. Feel free to give me a buzz.

 

rideronthestorm,

The alphabets you see in front of the numbers are allocated according to the time at which the bike was registered in Singapore. Old plates start with 'A'.

My bike is a 'FR'-plater, which means my bike was registered in 1998. An 'FS'-plater should be registered in 1999, and so forth....

 

Lawrence

9*** ****

 

haha guys i found lawrence's old post to buying 2nd hand rs125 wish it could be stickied so all those with doubt can refer to this, piece o' art really. thanks lawrence for the 6yr ago post! Take what is still currently implied all!

[frostscythe]

*Double post sorry guys.

[vteclee]

I was at 125km/h and the DRZ past by me. =.=

bro recently white ants quite active. play with caution. DAMN why all this things dun happen to me.. i wanna play with them.. haha... what rpm are u at ? nv try to tail him ?

[frostscythe]

right so i FINALLY got a reply from adrenalin pedstop regarding my order. and guess what. the BBK is out of stock! bloody idiots. Make me wait 2 weeks and tell me its out of stock. ARGHHH. waste my time. so. Guess im gona order from PJME then. Anyone wana hop in?

 

I WANNA HOP IN! LOL can help me get the screw also?

[SparkerS1]

Close race wit a DRZ. sian.. Lose.. haha.. Wonder what's it's top speed..

 

FYI stock DRZ top is 160km/h.

 

if wif FCR39, 3x3 air box mod, jetting, sproc sizing change, can + 10km/h.

[frostscythe]

Hey guys! I just saw lawrence's old post and thought since im really bored now, to make a post similar that new riders whom are interested in the rs125 can have simpler qns answered through.

 

1) What is an Aprilia Rs125?

It is a GP derived 125cc class sport production bike made by italian co. Aprilia, Quoted by motorcyclenews.com "It oozes big motorcycle style and handles like a dream" 'The Aprilia RS125 is probably one of the best handling bikes on the planet'

 

2) What's the maintenance like?

IMHO its a very general question, and generally it would cost more than the thai-jap bikes ie. KRR, SP, TZM mainly because the spare parts (piston, conrod etc) cost more and often do not have 'chiong parts' as alternatives, usage of fully synth 2t is highly recommended to keep the top at its best and reduce chances of seizures. Other than replacing of major parts which do not happen freq. if you ride on the street, it is not as bad as how your regular uncles at bike shops tell you it is. Often heard from others ' If you want a hot ass italian chick naturally youd have to pay more '

 

Against SP, KRR, TZM, honda wave, which is better?

I dont know why this qns come up(not including this one), what do you mean by better? smells better? fits better?

 

Put objectively and not insultingly my idea on why its better(also in my sense of the word),

-The krr, sp's (also the honda wave ) come from thailand and were made for the thai market hence have a smaller cockpit , rs125s are made in italy.

-Rs125 Gp-derived. Aprilia won tons of 125gps with their 125cc racebike(RS125R,RSW125,RSA125) which is what the rs125 is derived from.

-Proper 40mm upside down forks, not telescopes.

-new ones come with radial disc mounts

-cast alluminium box frame not steel

-grimeca rear/front disc brake calipers + cylinders

-bigger 110/70 front 150/60 rear sized tyres

I could carry on but ya'll get the idea. And riders skills play such a big role im sure valentino or jorge could pwn me with a kr or sp anytime.

 

Hows the fuel consumption?

That varies immensely, from lawrence's >30km/l to me hearing of others having 12km/l, but being totally stock, correct me if im wrong, i'd say about 18-25km/l. The FC is affected by many factors including and not exclusively; carb tuning, wear of piston rings, barrel piston cond etc.

 

What its Top speed?

It can be anything but a properly tuned stock de-restricted rs125 should go above 160kmh on the meter. Mine highest ive seen is abt 180kmh(meter) with a 34 carb, px cone airfilter, de-cat exhaust.

 

Which Gen is this Rs125?

From current

2011-2006 - Sharp angular fairings similar to the RSV. Full Digital instrumentation Oz style rims

2005-1999 - Big round fairings five spoke rims, shape similar to 125gp bikes, slope down rear tail.

1998-1996 - Smaller head than gen after it, more squared fairing, has a lower lip below headlight, has a pillion seat grab, 3 spoke rims.

1995-1992 - Similar to 98-96 model, but more squared, noticeable difference is the squared headlight.

 

Is my bike restricted?

Generally older RS' are fully powered, but there are many ways to see if its restricted. Your speed should be able to tell(unless your bikes all beaten up). If it can go to to about 140 it should be de-restricted, if it struggles at about 120 it should be restricted. Things to derestrict : CDI, Rave/Rave2Pneumatic system, exhaust, carb(if you wanna run the 34mm) Read more here:http://www.125ccsportsbikes.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=31334

 

How much HP does an RS125 have?

A fully powered stock RS125 does not have a claimed 33hp. If its brand new and totally de-restricted with a 34mm carb and proper exhaust you might hit abt 28hp at the wheel. For a comparison, the 150sp seems to put out about 28-31hp at the wheel but over a broader powerband due to the bigger cc. This is all read from various sources and i might be wrong.

 

What kinda performance mods should i do?

You could do anything and everything if you had the moolah, But generally as a good start,

1) Exhaust System -after market systems usually make your bike more responsive and rev happy legal ones currently i think are arrow street, and gianelli. There are many other good ones out there like scalvini, tyga, jolly moto, jim lomas. Some are stainless steel and wont rust, look real good too! But remember they are not street legal and its your decision.ALSO GOT LAWRENCE'S special special exhaust ask him more about it, full stainless steel, sounds sweet and seems good at the mid and bottom too hehe Which is the best? opinions vary but this is a good source, must google translate. http://www.rs125.it/public/wiki/index.php?title=Categoria:Espansioni

2) Carburettor - Rs125 usually come stock with a 28mm vhst or 28phbh depending on model. A general upgrade would be to a VHSB34LD or VHSB34 Racing Carburettor (flatslide). Personally the change of carb makes a huge difference to the bikes character, from a prowling cat to a flying puma with a rainbow horn. Okay not like that but its worth to feel the difference in pull and top end if tuned well.

3) Reeds - Reeds are like plastic pieces that move when fuel+air mixture is 'thrown' from the carb. It is a transition from the carb to the cylinder. Stock ones are seem to be like plastic(not entirely sure) and though they do the job, after market ones help make the bike feel more responsive, as they are more sensitive to the air being sucked in(i hope you guys can visualize lol!) Some brands include boyesen carbon reeds (direct replacement), Vforce 2/3 (slight change of intake tract), carbono reeds etc.

Suspension - Though its not a must, i do think having a good rear/front suspension set up will help you enjoy your ride more. Stock rear shocks die after awhile and are not rebuildable, some after market shocks that are more budget friendly are like bi-tubo which is Spring Pre-load adjustable, or top of the range ohlins which are fully adjustable, compression, rebound, length, and pre-load which are even more adjustable than many litre bikes shocks out there. Other brands include WP, hyperpro, sachs adjustable, wilbur. There are many others. Front fork can also be changed or like getting it done by maxton(fork rebuilds for aprilia superteens) would cost alot, normally changing the fork oil to maybe 15W should make the fork stiff enough and maintaining the cond of the front fork will have you enjoy your ride.

 

There are many other mods you can do, ie SP 3 spoke rims diff carbs, master cylinder and all that but by then you should know enough. I hope that this simple guide will help those that might have questions like this And thanks to those lao jiao for always being patient with me

PS:correct me if any info ive written down!!

Edited May 10, 2011 by frostscythe

[frostscythe]

sorry double post

[mesab0ogie]

Those who wana order from PJME pm me asap. As soon as we hit the 1k mark i will order. Need another 700gbp or so. Btw do note im imposing a minimum order of 20GBP this time, coz frankly its too much of a hassle to consolidate tiny orders from so many people.

[Mdsufie]

bro recently white ants quite active. play with caution. DAMN why all this things dun happen to me.. i wanna play with them.. haha... what rpm are u at ? nv try to tail him ?

 

haha.. By right i can easily just drop gear and play 10000rpm onwards to cut him through. BUt the traffic was quite messy and it's pretty hard for me to slit through. I was at rpm 95000 when i was at 135km/h. Recently i had a friendly race with my cbr400 along SLE there and i cut through him quite fast at my 4th gear rpm 11000. Quite surprising. xD

[Ateno]

95000 rpm o.O...

 

I can only hit 130km/h @ 9.5k rpm at gear 6 What speed were you on at 11k @ 4th?

[Mdsufie]

95000 rpm o.O...

 

I can only hit 130km/h @ 9.5k rpm at gear 6 What speed were you on at 11k @ 4th?

 

Cant remember bro. Probably 120km/h? I believe it's base on individual's tuning and how you play. I cant wait for my 34mm Carb, V-force Reed valve and manifold!!!!! >

[mesab0ogie]

Reeds - Reeds are like plastic pieces that move when fuel+air mixture is 'thrown' from the carb. It is a transition from the carb to the cylinder. Stock ones are seem to be like plastic(not entirely sure) and though they do the job, after market ones help make the bike feel more responsive, as they are more sensitive to the air being sucked in(i hope you guys can visualize lol!) Some brands include boyesen carbon reeds (direct replacement), Vforce 2/3 (slight change of intake tract), carbono reeds etc.

 

Fuel actually goes through the reeds into the crankcase, not the cylinder. The carb does no "throwing" whatsoever. On the contrary the movement of the piston is responsible for any flow of the A/F mixture. The upstroke of the piston creates a pressure drop in the crankcase, causing the A/F mixture from the carb to get sucked into the crankcase. Oh and boyeseen reeds are not made from carbon. Just normal plastic

[rafi92]

Those who wana order from PJME pm me asap. As soon as we hit the 1k mark i will order. Need another 700gbp or so. Btw do note im imposing a minimum order of 20GBP this time, coz frankly its too much of a hassle to consolidate tiny orders from so many people.

 

Bro when do you need the payment? After the things ship to Singapore?

[lacrimosae]

Wah Caleb, you taking forum condensation to the next level leh... I'm damn scared of you now... You digging up all my old posts (and some already discovered to be obsolete or proven-wrong theories)... hahaha