SBF X9 Cafe 2009 - Amalfi/Evo

[kennykoksg]

sorry found the answer oledi..i think better go to FS to check..

[Sâundless]

You try put on mainstand and turn the steering. It should turn left and right smoothly. If you feel like a knob in the centre, then steering cone have start to wear off le.

[kennyseaw]

  kennykoksg said:

hi all, i found that my sterring like quite heavy..when turning corner i need to use some strength to hold the strerring..isit normal or my sterring cone got problem?i just got my bike 5 days onli.n i new on scootter..

 

think is the steering cone worn out le? or did you just change? if yes it might be to tight

[kennyseaw]

  desmondband said:

kudos to kenny and soundless.. thanks for the info..

 

i decided to pump 230 front and 240 rear in future.. front keep leaking damn sian..

 

btw, how do you know the engine mounting need to change liao? what symtom?

 

when travelling will wobble?

 

210 i believe is good enough le. get your tyre check if keep leaking air. You can also try "Tyre repair" after pump in no more leaking

[kennykoksg]

  kennyseaw said:

got one can use but blur blur leh

 

 

kenny u haven answer me le..how blurr issit?it still can see the mileage n time?n how much u selling?if ok when can i change it?u can sms/call me at 9777 1495..thank many

[desmondband]

i obersve my tire for a few days.. kinda normal so tyres issues settled..

 

btw, is x9 air filters washable?

 

can i use 10-50w, for my engine oil? what's the diff?

[slang]

Hi, fellows

 

I just changed my X9 battery and the volt meter read at 11v when my headlight turned on. If the fan start turning, it will read 10v-10.5v. Is this normal? I worried the bike will die on me again.

 

Hope to hear from the expert here...

[ginong]

Hi Guys,

 

need some advise on Piaggio X9 250cc, intent to get dis used bike.

Any advise?

[slang]

  horizoner said:

is the engine running when it show those readings? If engine is running, the reading seems a little low. however, some voltmeter are off by 0.5v or so. Best is to test with multimeter at the battery.

 

 

yeah... they are running... When bought the batt, the mech did a check on the multimeter.. Its read 12.4v. After i install the batt myself, my volt meter read 12 with everyting turn OFF....

[Sâundless]

  slang said:

yeah... they are running... When bought the batt, the mech did a check on the multimeter.. Its read 12.4v. After i install the batt myself, my volt meter read 12 with everyting turn OFF....

 

Don`t trust the volt meter. try use a multi-meter to test. When @ idle, let say 3k rpm. you should be getting 13.5-14.4v. normal idle i get about 12.7v with all lights on. Idle with lights off is about 13.3v @1.5-2k rpm.

This is test your charging. how to test battery i can`t advised much.

[Sianz_OwL84]

Hi,any idea how many types of exhaust pipe and sound systems are there and roughly how much does it cost?

[kennyseaw]

  slang said:

Hi, fellows

 

I just changed my X9 battery and the volt meter read at 11v when my headlight turned on. If the fan start turning, it will read 10v-10.5v. Is this normal? I worried the bike will die on me again.

 

Hope to hear from the expert here...

 

have you confirm that the volt meter is in good working condition?

[50kmh]

hi guys. i need some help with x9 200. thinking of sending the bike for repairs at wonderful motor. Need to replace side mirror n maybe spray paint. went thru the whole forum but the prices seemed to differ quite abit. possible for the side mirror to cost $130? and whats the exact add for the bike shop?

[Xenophobia07]

  50km/h said:

hi guys. i need some help with x9 200. thinking of sending the bike for repairs at wonderful motor. Need to replace side mirror n maybe spray paint. went thru the whole forum but the prices seemed to differ quite abit. possible for the side mirror to cost $130? and whats the exact add for the bike shop?

 

X9 200 Side Mirrors straight from Piaggio cost $220 just for 1 side (The type can fold in, OEM Mirrors). Some workshops might be able to get cheaper OEM mirrors, maybe save you $30 or so.

 

For address of Wonderful Motors, ain't sure about it. But you can also look around Kallang Industrial area, there are a list of Scooter shops there like Tai Hin, FutureScootering, Sunrise... etc.

[superfly]

Hi,

 

My digital panel just went silly and the hazard light always on, impossible to stop. Sometimes I can stop by pressing horn button and hazard button in short sequence. Then turn light don't function...

 

Shop says it's because of rain but my bike seldom stays outside... have been drying in the sun for several days and still issue persists... **** Piaggio not reliable...

 

Any suggestions? Shop say I have to buy new panel 400$$$!!

 

Any second hand panel available from scrapped bikes?

 

Let me know if u have a good plan to find solutions... or if u know a shop who can sell for good price.

 

Cheers,

 

Alex

[Future Scootering]

  50km/h said:

hi guys. i need some help with x9 200. thinking of sending the bike for repairs at wonderful motor. Need to replace side mirror n maybe spray paint. went thru the whole forum but the prices seemed to differ quite abit. possible for the side mirror to cost $130? and whats the exact add for the bike shop?

 

if is brand new and is $130, that's cheap

[Sâundless]

  50km/h said:

hi guys. i need some help with x9 200. thinking of sending the bike for repairs at wonderful motor. Need to replace side mirror n maybe spray paint. went thru the whole forum but the prices seemed to differ quite abit. possible for the side mirror to cost $130? and whats the exact add for the bike shop?

 

From what i know last time i brought brand new @ tong aik is about $150 each. total =$300 for both side.

[dolfin]

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=193&pictureid=1248

 

Bumped from rear right by red convertible today around 6.16pm at junction of Upper Cross & Telok Ayer by arrogant caucasian driver. Dropped X9 and broke left mirror. Sratches on rear right and exhaust. What an intimidating experience ...

Edited May 22, 2009 by dolfin

[Sâundless]

  dolfin said:

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=193&pictureid=1248

 

Bumped from rear right by red convertible today around 6.16pm at junction of Upper Cross & Telok Ayer by arrogant caucasian driver. Dropped X9 and broke left mirror. Sratches on rear right and exhaust. What an intimidating experience ...

 

Superglue can help???

[dolfin]

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=193&pictureid=1257

 

Engine oil leak the next morning ..

[Sâundless]

  dolfin said:

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=193&pictureid=1257

 

Engine oil leak the next morning ..

 

How come it leak from the filter that side???

Is it gear oil or engine oil?

[dolfin]

  horizoner said:

hope u r alright bro .... can claim from him?

 

u can use those "A+B" compound to mend your mirror. PM me if u need to know more.

 

I'm ok and not hurt, thanks. Got the car driver to give me a cheque and this morning managed to cash it at the bank. Also, made a no claim insurance report just in case. Going to get my bike fix up on Mon morning.

[Kroozer]

To Kenny Seaw . Today my friend come to your workshop regarding his X9 Amlfi number Fv4__1 grey in colour. Bike was towed to your workshop. On the phone you told him the repair was bet $600-$700. When he came down u change the price to $1200. My friend then decide to scrap the bike. Hearing this u lowered the price of repair to $800.

my question is how can u quickly change the repair price from $600 to $1200 then down to $800? It question the integrity of you and the way u quote repair prices. Hope u can ans my queries.

[Sâundless]

  Kroozer said:

To Kenny Seaw . Today my friend come to your workshop regarding his X9 Amlfi number Fv4__1 grey in colour. Bike was towed to your workshop. On the phone you told him the repair was bet $600-$700. When he came down u change the price to $1200. My friend then decide to scrap the bike. Hearing this u lowered the price of repair to $800.

my question is how can u quickly change the repair price from $600 to $1200 then down to $800? It question the integrity of you and the way u quote repair prices. Hope u can ans my queries.

 

How about tow ask from other shop for quote before doing anything. Pm me if your friend need help.

[howllerzz]

Hello All

 

I'm so sorry to digress your exchanges. I have a few questions about getting a X9 and guessed this will be the best place I can ask.

 

I'll be getting my 2B soon, am 26 this year, not sure how much wil my insurance be? Was quoted abt 400 plus

 

What's the difference between a X9 Amalfi and Evo besides the engine capacity? In terms of maintenance, which will be more economical?

 

Is it better / cheaper to buy one from the shops or from private sellers through your experiences? How much should I have in cash to afford one if I pay via installments?

 

Thanks alot!!