Aprilia Riders

[bktan]

what do u guys recommend for sprocket and chain?

 

ideal? roughly how much? thanks

[Kokakola]

just went to mah asking for the rs250, and it's 16k++ otr... my fw plate 125 can trade in for 7k++ some more... sighz... wish I was rich...

 

eh, somebody go get it leh, then I can join in the drooling

[servoprax]

Originally posted by bktan@Jun 8 2004, 01:35 PM

sorry eyz..just go down for a quick check buey tahan liao..

 

mech said my sprockets and chain needs to be changed. the stock chain, the regina one, is a heavy duty chain not an O-ring one. Therefore its lousy and wears off very fast. The chain now is currently not uniform liao, some places tight some places loose. He readjusted the chain and say i shld change it on the next service, and when u change the chain, the sprockets shld be changed as well.

 

all in all the 2 sprockets and chain will cost me ard $290 wht u guys think?

eh bernard !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111

 

 

wateva u do dun get those 300 bux chain sprocket set !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

u kena chop lah braderrr !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

 

iv been using my lim ah boy chain and sprocket set for da past 20 mths with minimal wear. its now only 3/4 worn. da cost is only 110 for front and rear sprocket plus chain. da chain used is da coloured honda chain. its really worth ur money. i swear by it. 110 in total inclusive of workmanship. pls dun accept totally wat ur mech said word by word.

 

THERE ARE ALWAYS ALTERNATIVES..............

[Guest CykeArtemis]

bktan who's ur mech?

need to find one to get bike checked up b4 riding to KL

wonder if it's too much of a strain for the little pony...

 

eyz, when u going down to ideal ah?

think i need to make a trip down.....

 

got screeching brakes, clanking pistons when i near a stop and verry wierd biting point on the clutch....

 

wanna make an outing to ideal?

 

aniwae, anyone can teach how to check for chain wear? or at least tell me somewhere to read it up or something?

thanx... =)

[Lass]

Originally posted by bktan@Jun 8 2004, 05:55 PM

what do u guys recommend for sprocket and chain?

 

ideal? roughly how much? thanks

let me know what you change to and how much, so next time if i need to change, i know a lil bit abt it.

[Lass]

Originally posted by bktan@Jun 8 2004, 05:55 PM

what do u guys recommend for sprocket and chain?

 

ideal? roughly how much? thanks

did a chk ard....mostly said 300 bucks....kerna chop big time...chk out other bike shops may get a better price.

[cheng_xi07]

Originally posted by ahwing@Jun 1 2004, 04:45 AM

aloha...

welcome to the family..keke...

hmmz...think can learn lotsa stuff here lor..

all u gotta do is asked...i'm rather new here too...

bout two weeks...haha...keke...

how bout adding urself to the Aprilian United list...

then can arrange outings in future..~~

 

oh....congratz on u getting ur licence too..!!

sorry for the late late reply... was busy... oh.... my contacts arh... 90210871.. stay novena... can contact mi lor.. hahaa

joining aprilia utd sounds nice.,.. hee.. maybe cos i am a man utd fan... but now passion die down a bit le.. hmmz....

[eyz]

cyke..

i won't be free this week..

i need to send it for servicing..

2k mileage around the corner... but wish to do it early..

cos this is the 1st 2k after changing the piston..

 

hopefully next monday can make it..

will contact you if i'm going~

 

servo, what do you think is my problem?? squeaking front fork?

[Emperor Knights]

Why you all dun wanna go Pleasure Motorsports? They seem to have alot of RS250. So if they can fix 250s 125s shouldn't be a problem. Juz my 0.2........

 

[lacrimosae]

Originally posted by aprilia250@Jun 8 2004, 03:37 PM

lacrimosae,

 

I think I agree with kawa about the uneven wear. However, the brake pads being worn can cause deep cuts on your disc brake. Basically brake pads are rubber pieces mounted onto metal pieces so it could be the metal pieces that scratch your disc brake. You might wish to skim the brake discs if it keeps on causing uneven wear.

 

Cheers!

Thanks guys,

really appreciate the fact that no problem/issue goes unanswered here in the Aprilia Forum!!!

 

Anyway, my rear brake has been squealing since DAY ONE that i just changed them! New pads cant be worn out that quickly aye?

 

That's why I believe there's something ground into the pad itself that's cutting into the rotor.

 

Will bring the bike down to have them check ed out asap.

now prepping for overseas trip, no time....

[Guest CykeArtemis]

anyone got tips? b4 long trip need to take note of wad for servicing?

[Navigator]

hey guys...got me rectifier changed today @ leong seng in alexandra.... @ 165...quite cheap ritE? well...bernard...bout de sprocket thing u can also check with them...that shop pretty honest and prices r reasonable... somemore part of cyclelink grp....

[ROTHMANS]

ya, pleasure motorsports find emmett. He's good.

[ahwing]

Originally posted by cheng_xi07@Jun 8 2004, 09:40 PM

sorry for the late late reply... was busy... oh.... my contacts arh... 90210871.. stay novena... can contact mi lor.. hahaa

joining aprilia utd sounds nice.,.. hee.. maybe cos i am a man utd fan... but now passion die down a bit le.. hmmz....

lol..better late than never.....

haha....

 

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2. lacrimosae - Lawrence (9863 2724) - Serangoon

3. ahwing - bert (98234294) - Tampines

4. kokakola - eugene (93631448) - west coast

5. CykeArtemis - Andre (98525524) - east coast (near bedok)

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12. jasper -(97965623) - amk

13. Navigator - ZongHan (90071837) - CCK...soon 2 be Serangoon

14. hunt - (97673284) - clementi

15. cheng_xi07 - (90210871) - Novena

 

Polo Shirt Order Update

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Riders who are interested in getting a Aprilia member Polo Shirt

Front - Aprilia Owner's Club logo

Back - Aprilia emblem and some other customised design

Left sleeve - personal nicks (those with no nick can choose to leave blank or put name)

Price - $35+

Any further suggestions please bring them up to lacrimosae during the next Aprilia meeting. Thanks

 

1. W|ng (ahwing)

2. fibre

3. eyz

4. daojeff

5. CykeArtemis

6. bktan

7. messiah

8. Divine^ponytailz

9. kokakola

10. Navigator

11. Hunt

[lacrimosae]

ah wing...

I see you're an insomniac, like me.

 

If you ever want to meet for supper/kopi after 3am just give me a buzz.

 

I'm awake nearly 20hrs a day. Live at MacPherson. I like going for prata and supper after 3am.... heh

[ahwing]

haha...

no prob..~~

budden ur in da north rite??

i'm like way east..dunno north tt well lei...~~

[Navigator]

so how lacri? when next outing? organise lei...lets go out...lolz

[lacrimosae]

How bout we go Omni Theatre to watch Top Speed?

Date yet to confirm. Going with friends to catch it this Thur first.

 

Top Speed enters the lives of four uncommonly fast individuals who take daring risks, go to new extremes, and push the science of speed in the never-ending pursuit of human excellence and ultimate velocity.

 

Featuring sprinter Marion Jones, racecar driver Lucas Luhr, mountain biker Marla Streb (woo hoo!!) and high performance car designer Stephen Murkett as they share inspiring stories and winning moves.

 

Experience the drama of competitors pushing through pain and fear to attain victory; and learn how friction and acceleration help lead to awe-inspiring world records.

 

Hosted by Hollywood comedian, Tim Allen, Top Speed reveals everything it takes to achieve the impossible.

 

PRICE:

Adult $10 pax

 

For organised groups (30 Pax & above)

Adult $8 pax

[Navigator]

:giddy:

omni theatre??...reminds me of me sec sch days.....

anyway is de movie "FASTER" gonna be released in spore?

[aprilia250]

Originally posted by lacrimosae@Jun 9 2004, 12:52 AM

Thanks guys,

really appreciate the fact that no problem/issue goes unanswered here in the Aprilia Forum!!!

 

Anyway, my rear brake has been squealing since DAY ONE that i just changed them! New pads cant be worn out that quickly aye?

 

That's why I believe there's something ground into the pad itself that's cutting into the rotor.

 

Will bring the bike down to have them check ed out asap.

now prepping for overseas trip, no time....

I dun think there would be anything 'grounded' on the brake pad itself; rather it could be your brake disc itself being 'out of shape'.

 

Some of the possible reasons are:

1. damaged by padlock or disc brake lock

2. cut by worn brake pads (metal-on-metal)

 

Another thing could be the brake disc being dirty. Try cleaning it. Sometimes hard braking does help (but not in crowded places, please! ) to clean off a bit of 'carbon'.

 

Good luck on your overseas trip lacrimosae

 

Cheers!

[Guest CykeArtemis]

geez.... this is black june for aprilia riders ah?

me also kena liaoz....

skidded... riding in the rain, one moment press front brake no response, press a bit harder suddenly came to life, bike dive forward but both wheel on the ground... next thing the rear wheel drift to the left and i hit the ground...

faring scratched, whole right footrest that component kena push up 90 deg. signal also gone...

 

guys take care while riding!

[lacrimosae]

aprilia250>

thanks.

Will check my brake at the bike shop because:

1) Have never used a padlock/disc brake lock

2) Brake pads are brand new, unless my mech do magic and swap pads, which I doubt

3) Been hard braking a lot. Once braked so hard nearly skidded on my GRP70s some more

 

So, it could be a bent disc rotor.

 

Cyke>

I winced when I read your story. You must have wanted to yourself

 

Will take your advice and not ride today. hahha... taking the bus with my FF helmet.

[bktan]

Originally posted by servoprax@Jun 8 2004, 06:28 PM

eh bernard !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111

 

 

wateva u do dun get those 300 bux chain sprocket set !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

u kena chop lah braderrr !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

 

iv been using my lim ah boy chain and sprocket set for da past 20 mths with minimal wear. its now only 3/4 worn. da cost is only 110 for front and rear sprocket plus chain. da chain used is da coloured honda chain. its really worth ur money. i swear by it. 110 in total inclusive of workmanship. pls dun accept totally wat ur mech said word by word.

 

THERE ARE ALWAYS ALTERNATIVES..............

oooh..what wld i do without guys like u all..

 

thanks i'll keep that in mind...prob do it upon my next service. Actually my sprockets still look ok, just that the chain's rattling a bit... i guess can still tahan. Its now not so tight, so the rear wear rattling is gone, just the chain slider rattling is still there.

[bktan]

Originally posted by CykeArtemis@Jun 9 2004, 02:15 PM

geez.... this is black june for aprilia riders ah?

me also kena liaoz....

skidded... riding in the rain, one moment press front brake no response, press a bit harder suddenly came to life, bike dive forward but both wheel on the ground... next thing the rear wheel drift to the left and i hit the ground...

faring scratched, whole right footrest that component kena push up 90 deg. signal also gone...

 

guys take care while riding!

man feel for you... take care esp when raining..i usually ride like a turtle or like lacri say, ride the bus with ur FF. heh

[Guest CykeArtemis]

hmmmm.....

u all sit bus with FF on ah? look very wierd rite?

sorrie.... crappy joke.... think my head also shaken up inside... all loose liaoz...

well... seriously hope all u guys (and gals) out there have safe rides... take care... stopping distance really increase a lot siah... some more now not rainy season... so the rain dam sudden one.....

one moment dry, next moment pour like nobody's business...

ride safe! =)