SBF Classic Vespa's Cafe 2009

[dyno_88]

Hey guys! Due to very little response from this new thread. I would like to invite all of you guys to make some noise and check out if there are any events upcoming in our Singapore Tuas circuit. Most importantly this new thread will also serve as a place for all of us to talk about anything that relates to racing, techniques, brakings, taking a corner...etc etc.

 

The scooter scene is still very small in Tuas unlike the Yamaha cubs. So i would like to promote this new thread for some of you guys here whom always wanted to know more about scooter racing and also where and when to watch. The upcoming race will be on 1st of March and it's open category.

 

If you are interested, you can post some of your enquiries. Our guys here are very friendly and willingly to reply your post.

 

Your support will be much appreciated.

 

Click here to visit http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=221952

 

dyno_88

[fooz]

hi guys,

 

just got myself a px150.

 

is there any vespas shop in the west?

went to a vespa shop this noon, @bukit merah, just 50m after HKL.

i saw quite a lot of vespas outside, so i thgt it shld be an ok shop...

 

i saw quite a lot of vespas with side storage ie. the wheel on the left side is taken out.

but, mine is inside the left compartment.

can i actually, remove the spare wheel, and change the left panel to a lockable type?

[fooz]

i was wondering, are there alternative to storage boxes?

other then those givi or ikea basket.

coz m kinda lazy to carry helmet ard...

 

i saw some stainless steel boxes, wondering if anyone has mounted them before?

[Sharpey]

Hey fooz... yes, you can add a lockable side box... modifications needed to your frame first though... including some welding...

[fooz]

thanks sharpey..

sounds like a big job...

where do u guys do such stuff?

and, how roughly how much?

 

 

btw, read thru the vespa wikispaces.very infomative for newbies like me!

[Sharpey]

Had mine done at Hendra... the address is on the wiki... can't remember how much it was though...

 

Glad that the wiki is helpful

[machine k]

Not exactly a big job, but after that you will need a paintjob to match the colours (or complete makeover). so that's the other big $ consideration

[mb2636]

times are bad like this...best is spray ur own...i did mine for les den 30 bucks...though its not advice to do that...but wat the hack...i jus did...rather spend hundreds ont spray...tat money can go to mod engine...sorry i'm rather newbie but i jus did mine own my own and satisfy with it though cant win shop quality...well any1 can i suggest something...to kick this alive...y don we post pic of our bike and share sincere comment on our bike...don mean to talk nonsense here...ha ha

[Legan]

Hello,

 

Just wanna know if anyone is using FF helmet on a classic Vespa? I have always used FF on my previous bikes but have never seen anyone using FF on a classic.

 

Curious how it looks...

[machine k]

mb2636>>

diy is cool, can show some pix of urs =) mine's in my avatar

 

Legan>>

sharpey is using FF. it's a personal preference and safety issue la. I've slowly moved from half-cap to proper PSB appoved open face. Still not ready to embrace visors though.

 

But if u want to know how it looks like, on a vespa, do some google. The europeans seem to like FF on vespas

[Legan]

Machine K - tried googling but found mostly modern Vespas. The one I am getting is a Ah Pek Blue colour PX200E so wondering if full face looks funny. Ha ha. Safety is priority though. Just REALLY curious how it will look.

[machine k]

you will look like this:

 

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1406/1434198885_ac124db890.jpg?v=0

 

or this:

 

or these:

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/50/129631988_60e3b71655.jpg?v=0

[Legan]

wow, thanks!

[deitrich]

hi i just got my license and i am looking to get a vespa only for the rest of my time , any good places or locations or people to find for cheap vespas? i was hoping to get a cheap vespa then slowly customize it to what i hope for it to become. I am specifically looking for PX150

Edited February 11, 2009 by deitrich

[Sharpey]

Hey Legan... if you are cool... you will look cool in a full face

 

deitrich... have a look on the wiki http://www.vesporeanfaq.wikispaces.com

there's a list of shops there... Plenty of PX150's around... Don't pay more than 2k for a second hand one (unless it's like really new or something)....

[machine k]

Hey Legan... if you are cool... you will look cool in a full face

 

ha!

 

Long time never see much activities in here. Need to inject more chattering

[Sharpey]

yeah... somehow the vespaclub forum is more active these days... used to be the other way around!

[fooz]

times are bad like this...best is spray ur own...i did mine for les den 30 bucks...though its not advice to do that...but wat the hack...i jus did...rather spend hundreds ont spray...tat money can go to mod engine...sorry i'm rather newbie but i jus did mine own my own and satisfy with it though cant win shop quality...well any1 can i suggest something...to kick this alive...y don we post pic of our bike and share sincere comment on our bike...don mean to talk nonsense here...ha ha

 

mind to share how u did it?

seems like a lot of work to me...

thinkin of welding a base to the left compartment to seal up the bottom. cut a rectangular hatch with hinge, and then attach a lock. of coz , not forgetting rubber gasket lining along the new hatch..

 

Hello,

 

Just wanna know if anyone is using FF helmet on a classic Vespa? I have always used FF on my previous bikes but have never seen anyone using FF on a classic.

 

Curious how it looks...

 

yes, i am. but its a FF flip up.

i have bn wearing tthat for a long time, and, i feel naked w/o one.

[Sharpey]

hey fooz... no need to diy your own side box... you can find them pre-made... But you will need to weld the bottom of your frame to match as you mention...

[Legan]

yes, i am. but its a FF flip up.

i have bn wearing tthat for a long time, and, i feel naked w/o one.

 

Will probably get the nolan one then as my arai is already more than 5 years.

[Legan]

times are bad like this...best is spray ur own...i did mine for les den 30 bucks...though its not advice to do that...but wat the hack...i jus did...rather spend hundreds ont spray...tat money can go to mod engine...sorry i'm rather newbie but i jus did mine own my own and satisfy with it though cant win shop quality...well any1 can i suggest something...to kick this alive...y don we post pic of our bike and share sincere comment on our bike...don mean to talk nonsense here...ha ha

 

Any pics so we can view the side boxes?

[machine k]

yeah... somehow the vespaclub forum is more active these days... used to be the other way around!

 

haha must try to keep both active lah, not everyone registered @ the other end also.

 

 

mb2636 >> would def like to see a diy masterpiece, no need shy lah, can post pix of your scoot here =)

[fooz]

anyone patronise the vespa shop 20m after HKL?

any comments?

[Sharpey]

haha must try to keep both active lah, not everyone registered @ the other end also.

 

 

mb2636 >> would def like to see a diy masterpiece, no need shy lah, can post pix of your scoot here =)

 

 

 

True true....

[Sharpey]

anyone patronise the vespa shop 20m after HKL?

any comments?

 

 

 

 

Which one is that... am not familiar with hkl...