Aprilia Riders

[rex]

hey guys...

 

im organising a party tomorrow you guys might be interested to pop by

 

BHANGRA VS RnB party

03-11-05

party from 10pm all the way till 4am

 

live performance by Dhol players and more

tickets only at $12 incl. 1 drink

 

@Blackjack

(25 shenton way #01-03..near partyworld KTV)

 

can call me for tickets or enquiries

rex

91126187

 

PS: theres is a huge carpark there and its a great place to meet up...

i do not condone drink driving by the way...

[Jie Liang]

once again got these few items for sale going cheap la. wan to get rid.

 

1. Front 03'model rs125 RIM 5 spoke fits all rs125.

(matt gold) New Tyre for free!!!

 

2. Speedo Gear for 03model rs125.

 

3. 03 rear brake disc for rs125

 

going cheap offer pls tks.

[alanhim]

Originally posted by myxilplix@Nov 2 2005, 01:00 PM

Damn didn't see you there. I did the 9-10 session and hung around till 11. The bracket probably gave way because of vibrations. Metal fatigue.

Didn't get to see you too!

 

I think so too! The bracket just break into two.

 

So when you going track again? Maybe we can go together. Nowadays diffcult to find someone to go down with me leh. You riding RS 250?

[Sub Zero]

Hey guys,

 

Ran into our dear mike today at Ntrust... I wanted to collect my speedo cable which i left there ages ago.. then this nice looking studious guy introed himself to me when i was standing near my bike when i was planning to leave..

 

Turns out, it's mike1024!! Haha, we had a nice chat of our bikes.. he told me the story of his piston jam.. poor guy! Anyway, i have a feeling mike's going to be a valuable member of our little club.. Another Chris in the making..

 

Mike, hope i din go to fast when i pillioned you to the main road ah? Did you feel the power of valve opening at gear 1?

[mike1024]

Originally posted by gonggong@Nov 2 2005, 11:24 AM

There are many possibilities....

1)2T not enough, did you check your 2T level? or 2T pump is on the lean side

2)Perhaps the bike was not run in properly and you whack too much?

3)Or perhaps you never let it rest after 100km? IMO, i think 2stroke bike cant travel long without rest. Ralf went up to sepang recently with some rs125 and mitos and there wasnt any problem.

just topped up 2T with esso 2t Gold at pagoh, which was within 50km of breakdown location. yeah, it could be a 2T pump problem - i remember that the 2t smoke was as light as a smoky 4T engine exhaust (or maybe not, my memory is not that good).

 

how long can a bike run with the 2T pump hose disconnected?

 

what's the longest stretch anyone has run at high speeds?

 

trying to dissect the problem to find a solution now.

[mike1024]

Originally posted by myxilplix@Nov 2 2005, 11:28 AM

I've read a theory that 2stroke bikes can't run continually at the same rpm for extended periods of time. This is due to the recirculation of exhaust gasses in the combustion chamber. Running at the same rpm will lead to hotspots developing, and the temperatures will continue to rise until the piston jams. This theory could explain why piston seizures can happen at relatively low rpms as well.

 

How true this is, i don't know. But i've always made it a point vary my rpms and throttle positions on long rides. Heck, we (3 aprilias and 2 mitos) made it to sepang and back without anything going wrong. We did stop at every petrol station to take a break and top up petrol though.

 

It might be due to this, or maybe your 2t pump went wonky.

sounds like a plausible theory, but then there is a liquid cooling system, which is supposed to help even out the temperature differences.

 

i think varying rpms during rides could actually have an incidental benefit of relaxing the rider, getting the mind off long periods of high concentration.

 

do you guys trust mah to be able to diagnose such a problem (wonky pump)?

[mike1024]

Originally posted by gonggong@Nov 2 2005, 11:36 AM

Hmm..that might explain why when I travel on PIE/ECP, though i remain at 90km/h, my temp sometimes can climb from 76 to 78 towards when i exit the highway.

no, i think that this is simply because when you exit the e'way, your speed through the air drops, and the rate of cooling on the radiator drops. thus, temp rises. notice if you pick up speed immediately after that, the temp drops quite quickly.

 

speaking of which, what is a dangerous temp? when i was exiting Pagoh, the temp hit low 80s, but quickly cooled down to 74 when i got up to my cruising speed.

[mike1024]

Originally posted by Sub Zero@Nov 2 2005, 02:38 PM

Hey guys,

 

Ran into our dear mike today at Ntrust... I wanted to collect my speedo cable which i left there ages ago.. then this nice looking studious guy introed himself to me when i was standing near my bike when i was planning to leave..

 

Turns out, it's mike1024!! Haha, we had a nice chat of our bikes.. he told me the story of his piston jam.. poor guy! Anyway, i have a feeling mike's going to be a valuable member of our little club.. Another Chris in the making..

 

Mike, hope i din go to fast when i pillioned you to the main road ah? Did you feel the power of valve opening at gear 1?

nice-looking? um, you are not of that inclination, are you?

 

yeah. scared the sh*t out of me. wah lan eh. MSCP also want to go 50. . ... some more proudly proclaiming that i'm your second pillion ever.

[Jie Liang]

today good day for a swim anyone wann go for a swim?

[muser]

Originally posted by Sub_Zero+-->

QUOTE (Sub_Zero)

then this nice looking studious guy introed himself to me[/b] Mike and his wife Serene are a very nice couple. Some more Serene rides an SP, dun play play.

[Jie Liang]

btw guys u guys any idea if our bike is possible to run on a dry clutch ? example pgm4 ?

 

ive seen many cars now doing dry clutch thingy. just wondering if its possible for our bikes?

[Sub Zero]

Originally posted by mike1024@Nov 2 2005, 03:58 PM

nice-looking? um, you are not of that inclination, are you?

 

yeah. scared the sh*t out of me. wah lan eh. MSCP also want to go 50. . ... some more proudly proclaiming that i'm your second pillion ever.

hahaha.. Mike.. It was more like 30 la.. No need to be scared.. Next time must hold the tank ok.. Haha.. Now that you've seen the power of the RS, time for you to put some fairings on your tuno and join us!!

 

And yes, i'm straight.. You should be honoured.. 2nd person i ever pillioned.. 1st was Edwin.. haha..

[Sub Zero]

Chris,

 

Saw your bike at Ntrust today.. what are you doing up? rear sets looked fine yo me.. hehe...

[quikslvr]

Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri!!! :cheer:

[Jie Liang]

Originally posted by Jie Liang@Nov 2 2005, 01:46 PM

once again got these few items for sale going cheap la. wan to get rid.

 

1. Front 03'model rs125 RIM 5 spoke fits all rs125.

(matt gold) New Tyre for free!!!

 

2. Speedo Gear for 03model rs125.

 

3. 03 rear brake disc for rs125

 

going cheap offer pls tks.

Uppie!

 

spraying of rim is also available @ motor shop aprox $40

 

paint job + laquare+ torching of paint job.

[Jie Liang]

Originally posted by quikslvr@Nov 2 2005, 07:34 PM

Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri!!! :cheer:

yea green packets here i come

 

Selamat Hari Raya!!!

[muser]

Originally posted by Sub_Zero+-->

QUOTE (Sub_Zero)

Chris,   Saw your bike at Ntrust today.. what are you doing up? rear sets looked fine yo me.. hehe[/b] Turning my bike into a rocket, hahah No lah, electrical problems - bike keeps cutting out whenever I'm in anything other than neutral gear. Tried everything I can imagine, and am sick of troubleshooting endlessly, so am letting the excellent folks at NTrust sort it out for me As for my rearsets - er, guess you only saw my left side. My right side is bent at silly angle.

[Sub Zero]

Check out this website..

 

Has interesting decals for Aprilia.. Can order from them one..

 

http://www.motorbike-graphics.co.uk/

[Sub Zero]

Originally posted by muser@Nov 2 2005, 08:14 PM

Turning my bike into a rocket, hahah No lah, electrical problems - bike keeps cutting out whenever I'm in anything other than neutral gear. Tried everything I can imagine, and am sick of troubleshooting endlessly, so am letting the excellent folks at NTrust sort it out for me As for my rearsets - er, guess you only saw my left side. My right side is bent at silly angle.

 

 

 

Chris, did you try posting your problem on the AF1 forums? The guys there seem pretty experienced.. That Craig fella might be able to help also.. No point keep on trial and error on your bike trying to figure out what is wrong..

 

I'm sure you're anxious to get onto the track again...

 

 

So far, what have you tried to do for the bike??

[muser]

Originally posted by Sub_Zero+-->

QUOTE (Sub_Zero)

Check out this website..   Has interesting decals for Aprilia.. Can order from them one[/b] Red Racing Parts also sells nice Aprilia stickers. I've added the Red Racing link as well as your link to the ARC forum sticker thread

[xiongzzz]

anyone got lobang for the temperature switch? the small knot the temp wire connect to....... mine broke and looking for replacement...dun ask me...no idea how it broke...

 

jieliang...how much u selling ur speedo gear? does it fix on y2k?

[Sub Zero]

Originally posted by muser+Nov 2 2005, 08:36 PM-->

QUOTE (muser @ Nov 2 2005, 08:36 PM)

Originally posted by Sub_Zero@ Check out this website..   Has interesting decals for Aprilia.. Can order from them one Red Racing Parts also sells nice Aprilia stickers. I've added the Red Racing link as well as your link to the ARC forum sticker thread

[Sub Zero]

Guys,

 

Anyone know the reason why during run in after overhaul, it is recommended to use semi syn 2T rather than fully syn 2T?

 

[muser]

Originally posted by Sub Zero@Nov 3 2005, 12:45 AM

Anyone know the reason why during run in after overhaul, it is recommended to use semi syn 2T rather than fully syn 2T?

Supposedly, it's to allow enough friction for the piston rings to properly seat against the cylinder wall to maximise compression and lengthen piston/block life. It's controversial though, like too many things.

[Sub Zero]

Originally posted by muser@Nov 3 2005, 12:56 AM

Supposedly, it's to allow enough friction for the piston rings to properly seat against the cylinder wall to maximise compression and lengthen piston/block life. It's controversial though, like too many things.

Not fully syn does not do this, but semi syn does? I dun get the theory behind it..