Aprilia Riders

[Sub Zero]

Originally posted by jinhanz@Oct 27 2005, 10:12 AM

axxis i am interested in the bar end balancer. if by any chance dax doesn`t want them can u sell it to mi?

Anyone know how much are these bar end balancers?

 

Original and Ah boy quality prices both pls!

[mike1024]

Hi guys!

 

just got my bike today (tuono 125). a barely used, not completely run in used bike; and i am going for a long ride tomorrow till sunday. (duh, not riding continuously hor... )

 

this is where i need your help:

 

what is the run in procedure? i have heard many stories : do not exceed 100 km/h (Mah salesman); do not whack the bike; whack the bike; whack the bike, but do so gently (oxymoronic i know); make sure you use engine brake, and others. Not to insult the people who gave me this advice, but i really would like to get more opinions, AND experiences - especially those who have managed to run in their own machines: How did you run in, and how does your bike perform now, what are some shortcomings in your bike's performance, and what would you have changed if you could run it in again?

 

people keep saying that how the bike is run in greatly influences the bike's performance eventually, but i have not heard owners' experiences. So, i hope people here can help and contribute what they have learnt.

[Jie Liang]

ok guys here's my new bike pic.

 

yes i upgraded. the one on the left enjoy.

 

 

 

:bounce: :bounce:

[Jie Liang]

part 2 smoking...

 

whahahaszz

[mike1024]

and one more thing - what does that little push button switch like thing below the horn switch do?

[Sub Zero]

Originally posted by mike1024@Oct 27 2005, 10:22 PM

and one more thing - what does that little push button switch like thing below the horn switch do?

Lap timer???

[Jie Liang]

Originally posted by Sub Zero@Oct 27 2005, 10:59 PM

Lap timer???

NOS !!!!!

[snowparang]

Originally posted by LuncheonMeat@Oct 27 2005, 09:03 PM

erm...what type of products to buy to polish up the bike & where to buy it from also?

I thought he's asking for polishing the paintwork? I would like to know too!

[Sub Zero]

Originally posted by snowparang@Oct 27 2005, 11:41 PM

I thought he's asking for polishing the paintwork? I would like to know too!

Eh, I thot paintwork is usually waxed, not polished??

 

I use turtle wax for my paintwork.. very nice!

[quikslvr]

Originally posted by mike1024@Oct 27 2005, 10:06 PM

Hi guys!

 

just got my bike today (tuono 125). a barely used, not completely run in used bike; and i am going for a long ride tomorrow till sunday. (duh, not riding continuously hor... )

 

this is where i need your help:

 

what is the run in procedure? i have heard many stories : do not exceed 100 km/h (Mah salesman); do not whack the bike; whack the bike; whack the bike, but do so gently (oxymoronic i know); make sure you use engine brake, and others. Not to insult the people who gave me this advice, but i really would like to get more opinions, AND experiences - especially those who have managed to run in their own machines: How did you run in, and how does your bike perform now, what are some shortcomings in your bike's performance, and what would you have changed if you could run it in again?

 

people keep saying that how the bike is run in greatly influences the bike's performance eventually, but i have not heard owners' experiences. So, i hope people here can help and contribute what they have learnt.

are u the guy at mah this evening ard 4-5?? i think i might have saw u..

[speedkills]

Originally posted by xiongzzz@Oct 27 2005, 03:31 PM

why do u wash bike in the night?

hahhaa...because thats when most people are free...and right after we can go rounding...not too hot to wash also so wouldnt perspire all over..

 

so coming?

[xxes123]

Originally posted by mike1024@Oct 27 2005, 10:06 PM

Hi guys!

 

just got my bike today (tuono 125). a barely used, not completely run in used bike; and i am going for a long ride tomorrow till sunday. (duh, not riding continuously hor... )

 

this is where i need your help:

 

what is the run in procedure? i have heard many stories : do not exceed 100 km/h (Mah salesman); do not whack the bike; whack the bike; whack the bike, but do so gently (oxymoronic i know); make sure you use engine brake, and others. Not to insult the people who gave me this advice, but i really would like to get more opinions, AND experiences - especially those who have managed to run in their own machines: How did you run in, and how does your bike perform now, what are some shortcomings in your bike's performance, and what would you have changed if you could run it in again?

 

people keep saying that how the bike is run in greatly influences the bike's performance eventually, but i have not heard owners' experiences. So, i hope people here can help and contribute what they have learnt.

saw at tuono 125 at boon lay coffeeshop last nite in th wee hrs, is it u??

 

there isnt a perfect method. jus only which method u will have a ease of mind.. some fear running in whack will piston jam , some feel this method the piston ring seals better... up to individual... jus try not to redline the engine above 11k during run in can liao... other than tat nothing much..so long u feel safe and at ease can liao...

 

strictly speaking abt maintance , 2 strokers overhual every yr around 10,000km (UK standard) to 25,000 Km(singapore standard) so even if u do wrongly this time jus change to another method next.....

 

 

1 month since overhual i use 3000 km liao, , need to save up for another overhual in june again: giddy:

[speedkills]

hey edwin i can beat you hands down... 10 days into running in, 1.5k KM... kaoz....when i took over bike not even 2k.. now already reaching 9K...wahha..

[mike1024]

Originally posted by quikslvr@Oct 28 2005, 12:20 AM

are u the guy at mah this evening ard 4-5?? i think i might have saw u..

yes it was me at mah today. was i that distinguishable?

 

did i look silly? i sure felt that way. Muser knows why. think the italian lust overruled whatever bit of intelligence i had.

[muser]

Originally posted by mike1024@Oct 27 2005, 10:22 PM

and one more thing - what does that little push button switch like thing below the horn switch do?

Lap timer. Usually ignored on the street, damn handy on the track.

[mike1024]

Originally posted by xxes123@Oct 28 2005, 12:31 AM

saw at tuono 125 at boon lay coffeeshop last nite in th wee hrs, is it u??

 

there isnt a perfect method. jus only which method u will have a ease of mind.. some fear running in whack will piston jam , some feel this method the piston ring seals better... up to individual... jus try not to redline the engine above 11k during run in can liao... other than tat nothing much..so long u feel safe and at ease can liao...

 

strictly speaking abt maintance , 2 strokers overhual every yr around 10,000km (UK standard) to 25,000 Km(singapore standard) so even if u do wrongly this time jus change to another method next.....

 

 

1 month since overhual i use 3000 km liao, , need to save up for another overhual in june again: giddy:

no, i was not at boon lay today.

 

wa lao, so few tuonos around in sg meh? why?

 

ok, so there should not be any problems riding NSH for some distance, right?

 

the bike already somewhat run in by previous owner up to 1300 km, now my turn. i guess i will take the advice, dun redline, dun stay in one rev for looooong time, and play with speeds, gears.

 

Thanks everyone for advice!

[wacko]

tats what great bout ARC..

u ask nicely...

u get wat u looking for..

:smile:

and damn..

i cannot follow u guys to track in nov..

firstly its the festive season...

secondly..

need to clear the damn IPPT..

got training here and there..

haiz..why can't i run as fast as my venom..........

:cheeky:

[muser]

Originally posted by _wacko_@Oct 28 2005, 01:16 AM

need to clear the damn IPPT..

got training here and there..

haiz..why can't i run as fast as my venom

Look on the bright side bro, all the exercise will also help your track riding - pro racers go through a lot of physical training. Remember us mentioning on the ARC forum that we should get an ARC exercise group going? Well maybe we should, heheh I remember spiderman, Benguin and servo being interested.

[valvin]

!!!96 RS250 PARTS FOR SALE!!!!

 

Just scrap my rs250... All parts are for Cheap sale... Do Pm me or call 90254505 if you are lookin for any parts...

 

Other than that- i got some non stock items oso for sale- Domino fast throttle, hel brake line, WP rear suspension, Afam Spocket, TOBY Damper(PGM4) & TSR Racing FootRest(PGM4)

 

Head Lights - Sold

Block - Sold

[Benguin46]

valvin, yer wp rear shock 125 can use or not? if can quote me a reasonable price.. wat abt the foot rest? oh yes.. throttle n sproket also..

[snowparang]

Originally posted by xxes123@Oct 28 2005, 12:31 AM

strictly speaking abt maintance , 2 strokers overhual every yr around 10,000km (UK standard) to 25,000 Km(singapore standard) so even if u do wrongly this time jus change to another method next.....

 

1 month since overhual i use 3000 km liao, , need to save up for another overhual in june again: giddy:

er...10,000 km overhaul once? sure or not...quite high... even 25000 is quite high...

 

And I have 2 cylinders....

[AH_PEK_LAH]

Originally posted by snowparang@Oct 28 2005, 09:19 AM

er...10,000 km overhaul once? sure or not...quite high... even 25000 is quite high...

 

And I have 2 cylinders....

my bike previous malay owner every 7000km change BRAND new PIStonS.....

[speedkills]

Originally posted by AH^_^PEK^_^LAH@Oct 28 2005, 11:15 AM

my bike previous malay owner every 7000km change BRAND new PIStonS.....

hohoho...u know why? because every 7k he piston jam once...

 

actually i heard 20k shud be the right way.

[quikslvr]

Originally posted by mike1024@Oct 28 2005, 12:48 AM

yes it was me at mah today. was i that distinguishable?

 

did i look silly? i sure felt that way. Muser knows why. think the italian lust overruled whatever bit of intelligence i had.

well nothing distinguishable or silly abt u,juz a normal looking guy whos buying a bike dat i really have the hots for last time.i might look silly,i got a small sized body n riding a big bike.

 

btw speedkills,is washing tonite confirmed? i cant decide whether to wash or go jb wit my frens..

[Sub Zero]

Originally posted by quikslvr@Oct 28 2005, 01:28 PM

well nothing distinguishable or silly abt u,juz a normal looking guy whos buying a bike dat i really have the hots for last time.i might look silly,i got a small sized body n riding a big bike.

 

btw speedkills,is washing tonite confirmed? i cant decide whether to wash or go jb wit my frens..

hey guys..

 

Get one thing clear ok... Doesnt matter your small or big to ride Aprilia.. Look at Jieliang, the fella is shorter than me yet he can handle the bike much much better than me...

 

 

Size matters not....

 

Remember this guys...

 

"It's not how it hangs, It's how it bangs"