Aprilia Riders

[mike1024]

Originally posted by Sub Zero@Nov 15 2005, 11:00 AM

gongong,

 

After what i heard from Cruz, he once told me his bike engine sounds different after crossing a certain RPM.. Unfortunately with a full face and mp3 music blasting in my ears, i rarely hear my engine clearly...

 

If any bearings on your friend's bike is loose, I think you can hear it once the engine is running regardless of wat RPM right? Conrod bearings and piston loose is more of a knocking sound if i am not wrong.. Not sure what is ringing sound... Is it like a 'cling, cling' kinda sound?

ringing, clanging, clinging, tinkling, clonking, clapping, knocking....

 

i think you get the idea. one man's clink is another man's clonk. i think what would be best if lacrimosae could record the sound of the bike for all to hear, then we all will know what a loose con rod bearing actually sounds like.

 

but seriously - i remember a long time back reading about an indonesian cartoonist named Tom - apparently the tradition where he was born was to be named after the first sound that the mother hears after childbirth. So, when he was born, a mortar shell exploded somewhere close, and in some weird fashion, they translated that mortar shell sound to Tom. i dunno, being PC and all so i guess i have to say i don't mean offence or to make fun of him, but maybe if you say it loud enough, like "TOM!!!" it could sound like a bomb..

[mike1024]

Originally posted by Sub Zero@Nov 15 2005, 11:00 AM

gongong,

 

After what i heard from Cruz, he once told me his bike engine sounds different after crossing a certain RPM.. Unfortunately with a full face and mp3 music blasting in my ears, i rarely hear my engine clearly...

 

If any bearings on your friend's bike is loose, I think you can hear it once the engine is running regardless of wat RPM right? Conrod bearings and piston loose is more of a knocking sound if i am not wrong.. Not sure what is ringing sound... Is it like a 'cling, cling' kinda sound?

erm.

 

i think i don't need to be saying this, but dude- MP3 blasting in your ear?

 

that could be the last thing you hear...

[Sub Zero]

Originally posted by mike1024@Nov 15 2005, 11:26 AM

erm.

 

i think i don't need to be saying this, but dude- MP3 blasting in your ear?

 

that could be the last thing you hear...

Haha no need to worry mike...

 

I'm extra careful in watching out for traffic.. No matter how loud the music, you can still hear cars honking away merrily..

 

Dude, how's ur bike?

[mike1024]

Originally posted by Sub Zero@Nov 15 2005, 11:43 AM

Haha no need to worry mike...

 

I'm extra careful in watching out for traffic.. No matter how loud the music, you can still hear cars honking away merrily..

 

Dude, how's ur bike?

it's not the honking, by then it may be too late, but the engine sounds that give you a clue of what's around you without you even turning your head. Well, i'd say - to each his own; know that i say this out of concern.

 

bike? i think i am resigned to not having one till maybe christmas, depending on whether jupiter is entering the constellation virgo, or if neptune will occlude star cluster M163, or whatever.

 

makes me think seriously if my big bike (wait till i get my license! arrgh the wait!) is going to be italian.

 

friend suggested to me that many big bikers usually have a spare bike, like a wave, or scooter, to ride when the big bike's waiting for spares...

 

especially since in comparison to a (say) Ducati S4R (have a crush on that bike now), a used wave is but the cost of a new exhaust system...

[muser]

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Bluddy hell Vik, post it in the mass order section of the ARC forum larrr - dun make me do everything

 

Originally posted by gonggong+-->

QUOTE (gonggong)

My friend say he can hear some sort of a high pitch ringing sound when he travel at 8000rpm and above. Anybody knows what does that means?[/b] Whatever it is, it should be checked out as soon as possible. It could be as harmless as vibrating parts, or as serious as pre-ignition or detonation.   Originally posted by mike1024@ it's not the honking, by then it may be too late, but the engine sounds that give you a clue of what's around you without you even turning your head. Yup.

[eyz]

Originally posted by gonggong@Nov 15 2005, 10:04 AM

My friend say he can hear some sort of a high pitch ringing sound when he travel at 8000rpm and above. Anybody knows what does that means?

kelvin, check tis out Tingling Sound

 

hey guys, if there's any technical problem and sorts, try to post in the ARC forum ya??

 

and by the way.. why is no one signing up for the Dec outing???????

 

clik on my signature!!

[mike1024]

Originally posted by mike1024@Nov 15 2005, 11:52 AM

especially since in comparison to a (say) Ducati S4R (have a crush on that bike now), a used wave is but the cost of a new exhaust system...

Hmmm.

 

Ducati S4R or Aprilia Tuono 1000R?

 

http://www.webbikeworld.com/ducati-motorcycles/s4r/s4r-1024x681.jpg

http://www.aprilia.com/models03/road/dati//foto_mod_pg_799_1130228422.jpg

 

or perhaps the more practical option??

 

http://www.motoforum.cz/galerie/images/Ducati_Multistrada_1000_1.jpg

 

sigh. decisions decisions...

[eyz]

Originally posted by mike1024@Nov 15 2005, 11:52 AM

it's not the honking, by then it may be too late, but the engine sounds that give you a clue of what's around you without you even turning your head. Well, i'd say - to each his own; know that i say this out of concern.

 

bike? i think i am resigned to not having one till maybe christmas, depending on whether jupiter is entering the constellation virgo, or if neptune will occlude star cluster M163, or whatever.

 

makes me think seriously if my big bike (wait till i get my license! arrgh the wait!) is going to be italian.

 

friend suggested to me that many big bikers usually have a spare bike, like a wave, or scooter, to ride when the big bike's waiting for spares...

 

especially since in comparison to a (say) Ducati S4R (have a crush on that bike now), a used wave is but the cost of a new exhaust system...

hey pal, wat exactly is wrong with ya bike eh???

 

ya know, a full overhaul doesn't take more than 3 days at ideal???

 

even if ya blok is scratched.. the sam man also doesn't take 2 months to do it...

 

if MAH can't do it.. jus bring it elsewhere.. unless they are doing it free, since ya under warranty.. then i guess ya don't have much of a choice..

[Sub Zero]

Originally posted by mike1024@Nov 15 2005, 11:52 AM

it's not the honking, by then it may be too late, but the engine sounds that give you a clue of what's around you without you even turning your head. Well, i'd say - to each his own; know that i say this out of concern.

 

bike? i think i am resigned to not having one till maybe christmas, depending on whether jupiter is entering the constellation virgo, or if neptune will occlude star cluster M163, or whatever.

 

makes me think seriously if my big bike (wait till i get my license! arrgh the wait!) is going to be italian.

 

friend suggested to me that many big bikers usually have a spare bike, like a wave, or scooter, to ride when the big bike's waiting for spares...

 

especially since in comparison to a (say) Ducati S4R (have a crush on that bike now), a used wave is but the cost of a new exhaust system...

Mike, I agree with Eyz in this... Mah cant possibly take that looong.. unless of course maybe they are waiting for parts from overseas? That is the only possible thing i can think of for the delay.. Like what eyz said, even Sam at First Motor is faster.. and Sam has the luxury of even turning away people who want to do overhaul coz he is soo busy...

[mike1024]

Originally posted by Sub Zero@Nov 15 2005, 12:52 PM

Mike, I agree with Eyz in this... Mah cant possibly take that looong.. unless of course maybe they are waiting for parts from overseas? That is the only possible thing i kind think of for the delay.. Like what eyz said, even Sam at First Motor is faster.. and Sam has the luxury of even turning in people who want to do overhaul coz he is soo busy...

hey pal, wat exactly is wrong with ya bike eh???

 

ya know, a full overhaul doesn't take more than 3 days at ideal???

 

even if ya blok is scratched.. the sam man also doesn't take 2 months to do it...

 

if MAH can't do it.. jus bring it elsewhere.. unless they are doing it free, since ya under warranty.. then i guess ya don't have much of a choice..

 

 

yeah, it is still under warranty, so i am waiting. currently, the wait is for the service country managers to come back to their offices from the milan show or whatever, then they can decide whether to warranty it or not. read somewhere else that the italians *can be* damn "lazy" people, taking the whole of august (?) off to go for their annual vacations - you have a broken bike? sorry...

 

sigh, if only we could have vacations like that here.

[Sub Zero]

Originally posted by muser@Nov 15 2005, 12:26 PM

Aprilia long-sleeved T-shirt

100% cotton Tentative Price = $25

(Can be less if more people order)

 

1)Sub Zero size M

2)chengxi size L

3)muser size M

 

Bluddy hell Vik, post it in the mass order section of the ARC forum larrr - dun make me do everything

 

 

Chris,

 

My apologies!! I wanted more people to take a loko at it so i posted it here.. I already shifted the MO to our ARC forum..

 

Link:http://www.themuser.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1384#1384

 

Eyz,

 

I agree with what you and Law said about posting out problems, solutions etc in the ARC forum.. After my exams i will be free for about 2 months.. I'll start sifting through this thread and try posting as much as possible in ARC forum ok??

 

(labour charge = 1 stainless steel valve or Replica single seater)

[eyz]

hey vik, the sam man i was refering to is speedkills.. ya know umm blok scratched... umm no 2t... better keep it subtle... if not the man will hurts.. heeeeeeeeee

 

back to mike, eh ya lah.. even ah sam from FM doesn't take more than 2 months... then again Andrew's bike was there kinda long too.. but that's not bcos they're waiting for his parts.. but more like waiting for the mech...

 

tell us bout it.. and see how can we help ya man.. afterall tis is wat the club about man~

[Sub Zero]

Originally posted by mike1024@Nov 15 2005, 01:00 PM

 

 

yeah, it is still under warranty, so i am waiting. currently, the wait is for the service country managers to come back to their offices from the milan show or whatever, then they can decide whether to warranty it or not. read somewhere else that the italians *can be* damn "lazy" people, taking the whole of august (?) off to go for their annual vacations - you have a broken bike? sorry...

 

sigh, if only we could have vacations like that here.

Guys,

 

i heard that the new Aprilia 125 is being unveiled at the Milan Show!! So hopefully we can here from Mah about this..

 

Anyway, Mike, i dun understand why you have to wait? You waiting for our local managers or the italian managers?? Either way, i htink it is ridiculous.. Dun tell me Mah is so incompetent that no one else knows whether your warranty is valid..

 

I suggest you have a talk with the boss or something.. I understand the wait is killing you.. I know how it feels bro.. i waited 3 weeks for Sam to finish my overhaul.. It felt soo good to ride my biek after that..

[eyz]

so wat exactly is the prob, mike??

 

piston jam?? have they even open it up for a diagnosis?

[Sub Zero]

Originally posted by eyz@Nov 15 2005, 01:04 PM

hey vik, the sam man i was refering to is speedkills.. ya know umm blok scratched... umm no 2t... better keep it subtle... if not the man will hurts.. heeeeeeeeee

 

back to mike, eh ya lah.. even ah sam from FM doesn't take more than 2 months... then again Andrew's bike was there kinda long too.. but that's not bcos they're waiting for his parts.. but more like waiting for the mech...

 

tell us bout it.. and see how can we help ya man.. afterall tis is wat the club about man~

Actually Andrew's bike was not there at all.. Like i said, Sam told him to come back at another time because he was soo busy...

 

Mike, we can always dicuss wat happened in our own forum if you want.. it is not as public as SBF...

[mike1024]

Originally posted by Sub Zero@Nov 15 2005, 01:09 PM

Actually Andrew's bike was not there at all.. Like i said, Sam told him to come back at another time because he was soo busy...

 

Mike, we can always dicuss wat happened in our own forum if you want.. it is not as public as SBF...

thanks for the concern guys, but for now, can i request that speculations as to the delay, or comments about the efficiency and effectiveness of companies (Aprilia S.p.A., or Mah Pte Ltd) be curtailed? It really is not very fair to either the companies, or to myself.

 

but here are some facts, that i share to my friends, with no attempt to smear any party involved.

 

Yes, there was an engine seizure.

yes, there was a con-rod bearing failure.

yes, there was a cracked crankcase.

 

 

for now, all i can do is to miss my bike...

 

and eh Vik - ARC is public what. ANYBODY can read it.

[muser]

Originally posted by Sub_Zero+-->

QUOTE (Sub_Zero)

I already shifted the MO to our ARC forum[/b] Cool   Originally posted by Sub_Zero@ Mike, we can always dicuss wat happened in our own forum if you want.. it is not as public as SBF I'll let Mike speak for himself but I will say this - he's got to be careful what he says publicly, not because he has anything to hide, but because it's the smart thing to do when warranties and fine print are involved. How many times have you had your own words turned against you? If you want to know all the details, PM/email/SMS him or meet him for kopi; that's what I did.

[mike1024]

Originally posted by muser@Nov 15 2005, 01:37 PM

If I had to be naked, I'd be naked on a Tuono 1000R

thanks dude.

 

the model year 2006 tuono 1000R looks really sweet

 

but for me, the idea of having the 996cc ducati testastretta lump exposed for all to see really appeals. and did you see the one sided swingarm?

 

so it still is a dilemma. fortunately (?) i have time enforced to mull over it... who knows, by the time i might want the K1200R???

 

having had one experience, now i know that plastic is expensive. another experience from a friend was a 2 month wait for plastic that cost $5000.

 

that's why naked bikes rule...

 

actually now thinking about it, i wonder why cars don't have body panels of plastic? with those weight savings, it would be environmentally more sensitive, isn't it?

[speedkills]

Originally posted by muser@Nov 15 2005, 01:37 PM

If I had to be naked, I'd be naked on a Tuono 1000R

that sounds disgusting.......... :giddy:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

hahaha j/k!

 

but dun say such things every again ok?bro with weak heart here!

[muser]

Originally posted by speedkills@Nov 15 2005, 02:14 PM

but dun say such things every again ok?bro with weak heart here!

So only yandao riders can be naked bikers, is it? Hahah!

[eyz]

as expected, warranty issue... and ya problem is not a SMALL 1!! but i think ya can rest assured that MAH will give ya a satisfactory after sales service.. afterall they dun get to their current status with nothing

 

 

as for naked bikes, i think wacko's signature says it all...

 

kaka

 

no hard feeling, tuna riders... oopss.. i mean tuono... kaka

j/k

[jiaxi07]

hiya, any1 selling their 2nd hand rs125? y2k and above. preferbly the small pipe too. pm me if got sellers lor.

[mike1024]

Originally posted by muser@Nov 15 2005, 02:19 PM

So only yandao riders can be naked bikers, is it? Hahah!

yes. ahem. of course.

[mike1024]

Originally posted by muser@Nov 15 2005, 02:19 PM

So only yandao riders can be naked bikers, is it? Hahah!

actually, so is the reverse - naked bike riders are automagically turned into yandao bikers. it is the naked bike reality distortion field at work.

 

 

waves hand: naked bike riders are yandao: waves hand again

[jinhanz]

ducati monster chio chio lehz. also naked hahaha dream of those.