SBF Runners Cafe 2008 - FXR/VXR/RST

[sheep]

Originally posted by wrmicron1@Jul 10 2006, 03:03 PM

guys ... the new 2006 gilera runner isit Fuel injection model liao ... not carbs rite??

 

btw for 2006 got red colour and black colour ... still got wat other colours ?

can 2006 owners pls post some pics of their rides .... can assist in helping ppl like me decide wat colour thanks

CArb, its still CArb.. But i think its keihin carb now..

[boostron]

juz got my new vxr a few days back..running in now but read in some posts tat u guys recommend hard running in for the new bike..how is this done?

 

is there any new accessories for the bike..?

 

im kinda new here... *smiles*

[danz]

No worries.... we r all newbies to the new runner.

 

I am doing the normal "safe" run in.... riding Max 80km/h...

 

my friend is doing the "Hard running in"....

From the 1st day, he got the bike, he Whack to the max....

Traffic Turns green, He whack 7000Rpm and above.

Hard Running in = making the piston less tight and when ur piston expands(when ur bike is hot), ur pistons will not jam so easily, according to his theory.

[riyute]

today while travelling... got a grey racing ed runner parked beside me while on traffic light.. frdly sia..

 

keke.. he summore told me go fix undertray.. duno wads that sia...

 

but still... happy that fellow runners do say hi to each others and exchange pointers...

 

i starting to feel tat the bike in the morning very bumpy leh.. on the back wheel.. feels like hopping when moving off in slow speed... is it normal or its just tat the bike not warmed up yet??

[Satgi]

Originally posted by riyute@Jul 12 2006, 12:25 AM

today while travelling... got a grey racing ed runner parked beside me while on traffic light.. frdly sia..

 

keke.. he summore told me go fix undertray.. duno wads that sia...

 

but still... happy that fellow runners do say hi to each others and exchange pointers...

 

i starting to feel tat the bike in the morning very bumpy leh.. on the back wheel.. feels like hopping when moving off in slow speed... is it normal or its just tat the bike not warmed up yet??

undertray? if u r riding a 06 runner its already build with an undertray.

 

Just take out the rear number plate hoder u will see it!

[WhoAmI]

Hi, me just a newbie to the new Gilera Runner 200. Sold my prev bike and bought it 1 week ago. Few questions to ask the fellow Bros here.

 

1) For warm up, the temperature got to wait for how many bars? 2 or 3 bars?

2) For soft run-in, how many km u need to run-in? Cannot exceed how much RPM?

[danz]

saw a 06 runner riding at my opposite direction in Tampines.

the bike is done up with checker sticker on the front...

and a leo vince pipe at the back...

Look nice!

Dunno whether does it belong to any riders here?

[QuietStorm]

met tis guy last nite riding a black 06 runner... i'm e guy riding e 05 runner wif polini sticker... izit anyone from here?

[Reese]

Originally posted by WhoAmI@Jul 12 2006, 07:31 AM

Hi, me just a newbie to the new Gilera Runner 200. Sold my prev bike and bought it 1 week ago. Few questions to ask the fellow Bros here.

 

1) For warm up, the temperature got to wait for how many bars? 2 or 3 bars?

2) For soft run-in, how many km u need to run-in? Cannot exceed how much RPM?

for Qns (1) normally warming up is about 3 to 5 mins... roughly the time needed to finish a stick of ciggy

(2) for the 1st 1,000km, do not exceed 80% of top speed... i would think it best not to exceeed 80km/hr. after that u can gradually speed up. i do not know abt hard run-in but i rather put my faith in the old conventional way. that is no hard ramming at all times during run-in period

[wrmicron1]

Originally posted by BaaBaa Black Sheep@Jul 10 2006, 11:56 PM

CArb, its still CArb.. But i think its keihin carb now..

ic ic thanks

[QuietStorm]

tonite we r having a kopi session @ Simpang Bedok... interested parties pls sms Bas @ 9739 6278...

 

hope to see u guys!!!

[chipmunk]

Hey guys..I have a question. Have you guys ever exceeded 80km/h during run-in? I've gone 84-86km/h on a few occasions (not on purpose) but I usually stick to 70-80km/h on average. I also throttled more than what I should while moving off a few times..again this is not on purpose. 90 percent of the time I'll move off slowly and gradually.

 

Now I'm feeling a little paranoid..scared my engine spoil already or what..

[danz]

no worries.... as long u dun whack happily... it is okie...

I also exceed sometimes to 96km/h....

 

The thing abt the "safe" running in is..... Dun Hold ur throttle and maintain the same speed for long distance....

Advise to play with the throttle.... open and close a bit... open close a bit... at cruising speed....

[adven7]

Originally posted by danz@Jul 12 2006, 08:06 PM

no worries.... as long u dun whack happily... it is okie...

I also exceed sometimes to 96km/h....

 

The thing abt the "safe" running in is..... Dun Hold ur throttle and maintain the same speed for long distance....

Advise to play with the throttle.... open and close a bit... open close a bit... at cruising speed....

Why need to open and close ? How does this help the engine? Or just to keep the rider busy and not to fall asleep?

[riyute]

Originally posted by adven7@Jul 12 2006, 10:33 PM

Why need to open and close ? How does this help the engine? Or just to keep the rider busy and not to fall asleep?

i guess its because for auto bikes its abit difficult to maintain a speed?? and alot easier to over throttle? correct me if i'm wrg.. haha.. i new rider oso la.. so dont laugh at me ya... haha..

[Reese]

from what i know, each time u close & re-open the throttle, u r wearing ur clutch pad little by little

base on what some old runners told me, for example if u wanna keep at a riding speed of 80km/hr, they advised me to rev up to 100km/hr den slow down to 80km/hr... something lidat

not sure if it really helps though

[boostron]

my bike smtimes haf difficulty in starting..is this normal? and where is recommended for servicing of this bike? coz i believe mine needs more tuning and such ..

[adven7]

Seem that there are two type of 06 runner on the roads nowaday.

 

Both are also called VXR200 runner, I can spot the difference because of the fuel location and the height of the middle frame.

 

Any major differences between the two ?

[sheep]

Originally posted by adven7@Jul 13 2006, 04:27 PM

Seem that there are two type of 06 runner on the roads nowaday.

 

Both are also called VXR200 runner, I can spot the difference because of the fuel location and the height of the middle frame.

 

Any major differences between the two ?

What u mean? U comparing the older VXR with the new VXRs?

[adven7]

See attached picture. This is also vxr200 runner, this is new or old ? FBA plate also.

[danz]

That is the 05 one....

why FBA?

 

Becos they registered late loh.... No more FZ... so take FBA loh

[adven7]

Originally posted by danz@Jul 13 2006, 09:51 PM

That is the 05 one....

why FBA?

 

Becos they registered late loh.... No more FZ... so take FBA loh

Thanks for the update, I download the picture from Gilera website as it introduce this as the Runner VXR2000 model. Though it is the new model

 

I also tested out the "open-close" technique you recommend, it is very jerky, may not be a good for the bike, prefer the gradual ramp up or ramp down.

[danz]

there is too many ways of running in... in the end, u may wonder, Is there a need to run in?... hahaha...

As long as u r comforty in ur way, the running in process will definity go through ur mental barrier.

[schactzee77]

Hi Guys,

For running in of the runner you need not be so prudent lah cause the bike will wear and tear in due time.Just enjoy your running in as for 200cc regardless of what model you can go up to 80 km/h (give and take lah ) if you need to accelerate then just do so up to 90km/h if not you be roadhogging but try to stick to 60km/h for the first 500km.As the bike is new the fork and the rear suspensions will be a bit bumpy as it is still seasoning out the springs.If you are cruising at 50-60km/h you will get some electric buzzing below your legboard but that will dissapear when you are cruising at 70-80km/h on 5000-6000rpm.The next thing is to check your bike before you leave home as the vibrating nature of the runner sometimes will make your screw loose as when the bike came to sg shores it is in parts.The people at piaggio is the ones who assembled it and distribute it other shops.I got a screw that came off because it was not tightened from one of the block(imagine that on the 2nd day the bike was out).Servicing is always recommended at 1000km,2000km and 3000km.The best is to use castrol as recommended by the sticker under your seat LOL:thumb: but still up to individual.Also check the engine dipstick as guided in the italian manual which i know nuts but still understand by the pics LOL.As for coolant you can always wait for the 3rd servicing cause as long your temp bar do not reach 5 and above it is still ok considering our climate.And lastly when you are giving your beloved bike a shower don't forget to open those screw to see what lies underneath..... Just my 2 cents worth of opinion

[adven7]

Absolutely sound advice and good summary of what to look out.

 

Was told the servicing should 1000, 3000 and 5000km and change the belt before the warranty period.