SBF Runners Cafe 2008 - FXR/VXR/RST

[Swing 7777]

Originally posted by speedcam@May 14 2006, 02:35 AM

I collected my Runner today. They ask me to collect at 6 plus, but i tried my luck to collect at 3 plus.

 

There was someone who wanted to take my bike, and duno wat they are doing allow tat guy to collect. Lucky i was there on time and i get to collect it. That poor guy seem disappointed. Imagine if i were there at 6 plus maybe i cant even collect my bike.

 

Like the bike alot, very comfy and easy to ride. And seriously for a guy standing at 1.8m, I cant put both my foot flat on the ground. The bike is quite high actually.

 

Sad thing is that the stupid manual is not in Eng and I dun understand anything at all.

 

Anything to look out for? I know got to top up coolent as compare to my Phantom last time no nid to do it. What other maintanence to look out for beside the normal servicing?

hmm..i tink de new 1 will be diff frm the previous makes..up to u guys to try out..

 

The problems onli you 1st batch ppl will know thru trail and error..hope this make de coolant cap no probs alrdy..had probs with mine during my vxr days..

 

i hope it'll be as fun as the smaller wheels..but corner will be more stable la..

[adven7]

Collected and had put her to spin for 60km for less than 80kph as suggested by one of the forumer.

 

Pro

1. Smooth and ride like a babe.

2. Easy handing

3. Power

4. Stable

5. Rider cushion is comfy (pillion seat slightly harder)

6. Style (turn a few heads already)

 

Cons

1. Smell of the new bike breaking in is like burning plastic

2. Take at least three pressing of start to startup when engine is cold (overnight).

3. Condensation of water inside the front and back plastic cover for lights

4. Fans kick in quite often (engine too hot)

5. No english manual

6. 100km per half tank ( if full tank is 8.7 then 22km/l only)

 

Overall satisfy with performance.

[JesseJames]

I think you can try to change the coolant to maybe Engine Ice or Motul Inugel.. Maybe the bike won't be running that hot anymore. Can't wait to collect my Runner now. I want to fix up Leo Vince pipes for my Runner, anyone can tell me where to get Leo Vince?? Cheers!!

[adven7]

I new to bike, where and how can I change the coolant Engine Ice or Motul Inugel?

[spy622]

Originally posted by adven7@May 14 2006, 03:37 PM

I new to bike, where and how can I change the coolant Engine Ice or Motul Inugel?

ur bike is still so new ther is not a need to change yet...But I suggest dat u check if it had enuff coolant inside 1st

[JesseJames]

You can get Motul Inugel or Engine Ice from Motoworld. Just bring down to Piaggio or any other shops you comfortable with and tell them you want to replace your coolant. They will need to drain out the old coolant and then bleed out any air in the system as they pour in the new coolant. Hope this helps..

[speedcam]

I just got a reply from Piaggio, they say they have feedback to the Italy side about the owner handbook. However becos this bike is quite new, it will take a while for the handbook to be ready in English.

[QuietStorm]

looks like we can organise a kopi session for us to drool on u guys new ride!!! haha!!!

[Swing 7777]

I also want to go~~~~

[Sesshou]

have not seen one on the road yet.......

[Supreme]

i have been riding my new runner since last saturday..

Perhaps u can see me ard AYE/ECP ...hehhe

[SpeedlimiT]

Originally posted by Hikaru@May 15 2006, 11:04 PM

have not seen one on the road yet.......

saw it this morning. red color. owner mentioned that the cornering is better than previous VXR.

[Mishizan]

Hmm....seems like you guys are having fun with your runners huh....sad sia i still haven't got mine....let's hope this week....please everyone pray for me to get my bike within this week.

 

Anyway the good question is....where you guys planning to put your IU Unit...? I kinda want to keep it hidden...so any suggestion? The old VXR you can put your IU underneath the front panel just above the headlights.....

[speedcam]

Hi Guys,

 

Just a question regarding the shock absorber. The ride seem bumpy on the New Runner. Is it because the Runner is somewhat a performance bike which is why the suspension is stiff and hard? Or is it the bike is new that's why is like that? Or it will soften when time go by?

 

Anyhow I still running in the bike, have not really try the speed and torque of the bike yet. Anyone done it yet?

[QuietStorm]

anyone interested to lim kopi on wed 17/05/06 830pm @ Bugis Village Breko cafe? we maybe meeting @ Breko 1st then move over to Arab street..

 

interested parties pls add ur name to e list below:

 

1. QuietStorm/ 93687368

2 WhiteOryx

3.

4.

5.

 

 

Hope to see u guys wif ur new runners!!!

 

cheers!!!

[kimi]

Originally posted by SpeedlimiT@May 16 2006, 09:07 AM

saw it this morning. red color. owner mentioned that the cornering is better than previous VXR.

wah get new bike start cornering already ah....

[kimi]

Originally posted by QuietStorm@May 16 2006, 10:21 AM

anyone interested to lim kopi on wed 17/05/06 830pm @ Bugis Village Breko cafe? we maybe meeting @ Breko 1st then move over to Arab street..

 

interested parties pls add ur name to e list below:

 

1. QuietStorm/ 93687368

2 WhiteOryx

3.

4.

5.

 

 

Hope to see u guys wif ur new runners!!!

 

cheers!!!

Bro me pending..c if i can escape....hehe

[spy622]

Originally posted by QuietStorm@May 16 2006, 10:21 AM

anyone interested to lim kopi on wed 17/05/06 830pm @ Bugis Village Breko cafe? we maybe meeting @ Breko 1st then move over to Arab street..

 

interested parties pls add ur name to e list below:

 

1. QuietStorm/ 93687368

2 WhiteOryx

3.

4.

5.

 

 

Hope to see u guys wif ur new runners!!!

 

cheers!!!

y not meet at KKFC or Kalang Mac wher ther is ample parking space for all to relax n slowly admire the new scoots??...

[spy622]

Originally posted by SpeedlimiT@May 16 2006, 09:07 AM

saw it this morning. red color. owner mentioned that the cornering is better than previous VXR.

due to the improvements it shld do better...but still gotta depend on the rider at times...I shld say the new 06 runner might be easier to get used to

[Solaris10]

I like the fuel tank cap, original and F1 resemblance.

[Swing 7777]

Originally posted by speedcam@May 16 2006, 10:08 AM

Hi Guys,

 

Just a question regarding the shock absorber. The ride seem bumpy on the New Runner. Is it because the Runner is somewhat a performance bike which is why the suspension is stiff and hard? Or is it the bike is new that's why is like that? Or it will soften when time go by?

 

Anyhow I still running in the bike, have not really try the speed and torque of the bike yet. Anyone done it yet?

i tink still hard..awhile more will season out..my tmax also..still hard..so i`m doing alot of cornering..hope season abit faster..

 

oh,sumthing to note..new wheels have a layer of wax for protection,its slippery..dun corner too hard 1st...as it takes awhile to melt it off..but shouldnt be long la..after 1 tank can go liaos..kup kup kup~

[Swing 7777]

went past 1 blck FBA plate 1 outside bbdc..but he seat till damn ugly leh..de feet put on de higher part of de leg rest but toes facing out..hmm..

[QuietStorm]

Originally posted by spy622@May 16 2006, 09:14 PM

due to the improvements it shld do better...but still gotta depend on the rider at times...I shld say the new 06 runner might be easier to get used to

cos that is our 'home ground'... hehe!!!

[Swing 7777]

where is ur hm ground?

[spy622]

Originally posted by speedcam@May 16 2006, 10:08 AM

Hi Guys,

 

Just a question regarding the shock absorber. The ride seem bumpy on the New Runner. Is it because the Runner is somewhat a performance bike which is why the suspension is stiff and hard? Or is it the bike is new that's why is like that? Or it will soften when time go by?

 

Anyhow I still running in the bike, have not really try the speed and torque of the bike yet. Anyone done it yet?

preload can be adjusted on the rear shocks