SBF X8ers Cafe 2009 / 2010

[firestorm_33]

I went to wonderful motor last week. Botak tell me that my mounting board spoilt due to rusty. he mention that this is a common problem for x8. It will cost $220 for him to do and $180 for others to do. He say that he will provide after sales service, that's why so ex.

 

Do you guys have this problem too?

 

ok... let me enlighten u abit on this..... basically mounting board for X8s or even runners or X9s are prone to this problem as weather conditions here made it more prone to rust. As there is no lubrication on the board, this cost the boarding to rust and spolit the mounting.....

 

On average, a normal mounting board can last at most 2 years on these bikes, some unlucky ones only 1 year but with the "modification" by botak, the mounting board can last u a good 4-5 years with regular maintainence by him(which is the after sales portion).

 

Hence, u do some simple calculation and u should understand my meaning why it's slightly more expensive.... but to me it's 100% worth it....

 

One more question... do you guys cover your bike?

 

it is advisable to cover bike while the pipe is still hot? will it result to fire?

 

no worries abt covering it hot... the only bad thing is it leave a stain on your exhaust(the middle portion) as that is too hot for your cover to handle hence it melts.....

 

...btw when u went botak?? might had just saw u there.....

[firestorm_33]

btw we used to had our X8ers T-shirt.... that was designed and printed by one of our fellow mate.... rasid.... u guys might want to pm him to see if u still can get the design from him....

[oceanb70]

thanks firestorm for being so proactive on my question.

 

I went last Friday around 3.30pm. Will go again next week for mounting board. Btw, do you think it's worth while to install hazard light?

[sgbdk]

btw we used to had our X8ers T-shirt.... that was designed and printed by one of our fellow mate.... rasid.... u guys might want to pm him to see if u still can get the design from him....

 

thats great... what's his name?

 

maybe get him to open up a MO again

[aabbccbb]

I went to AS Phoon last night to look at their used X8. While it looks like a nice bike sitting on its main stand, I found out that you're not allowed to test ride it before buying it. Coming from the US, this was a big shock to me. The salesman said the only way to try and test ride a bike is to find someone that has one and borrow it in a parking lot. So, I was wondering if anyone would let me test ride their X8 in a parking lot. I have a motorcycle license from the US so I know how to ride. But I just want to try out an X8 before I buy one. Thanks!

[oceanb70]

ok... let me enlighten u abit on this..... basically mounting board for X8s or even runners or X9s are prone to this problem as weather conditions here made it more prone to rust. As there is no lubrication on the board, this cost the boarding to rust and spolit the mounting.....

 

On average, a normal mounting board can last at most 2 years on these bikes, some unlucky ones only 1 year but with the "modification" by botak, the mounting board can last u a good 4-5 years with regular maintainence by him(which is the after sales portion).

 

Hence, u do some simple calculation and u should understand my meaning why it's slightly more expensive.... but to me it's 100% worth it....

 

 

 

no worries abt covering it hot... the only bad thing is it leave a stain on your exhaust(the middle portion) as that is too hot for your cover to handle hence it melts.....

 

...btw when u went botak?? might had just saw u there.....

can tell me more about mounting board?? how does it function?? cos i don't feel any impact when the board is spoilt...

[firestorm_33]

thanks firestorm for being so proactive on my question.

 

I went last Friday around 3.30pm. Will go again next week for mounting board. Btw, do you think it's worth while to install hazard light?

 

personally, harzard light would be a good to have but not a must....

 

thats great... what's his name?

 

maybe get him to open up a MO again

 

Look for his nick at SW thread.... should be rasid or disar...

 

I went to AS Phoon last night to look at their used X8. While it looks like a nice bike sitting on its main stand, I found out that you're not allowed to test ride it before buying it. Coming from the US, this was a big shock to me. The salesman said the only way to try and test ride a bike is to find someone that has one and borrow it in a parking lot. So, I was wondering if anyone would let me test ride their X8 in a parking lot. I have a motorcycle license from the US so I know how to ride. But I just want to try out an X8 before I buy one. Thanks!

 

To test ride a piaggio bike, just go to genting lane piaggio centre, Brembo will be allow u to test ride one....

 

can tell me more about mounting board?? how does it function?? cos i don't feel any impact when the board is spoilt...

 

how it function exactly, i unable to explain but if the mounting spolit,

u should feel the following

 

1. cornering, your bike's rear go 1 side instead of steady turn....

2. your tyre thread "eat" only 1 side (those pretty bad condition ones)

3. unsteady at the rear side......

 

if need more info, u can check with botak also......

[aabbccbb]

To test ride a piaggio bike, just go to genting lane piaggio centre, Brembo will be allow u to test ride one....

 

Thanks. Will call them today to see if I can set something up with them Hope they have an X8 for me to try.

[aabbccbb]

Thanks. Will call them today to see if I can set something up with them Hope they have an X8 for me to try.

 

So I called the Genting road location and they only have new Piaggio's. Since I'm limited by the 2B, I'm really looking for a 200cc X8 or X9 to try out. Is there anyone that would let me try their bike in a car park? I'd buy lunch or snack at a hawker center.

[oceanb70]

So I called the Genting road location and they only have new Piaggio's. Since I'm limited by the 2B, I'm really looking for a 200cc X8 or X9 to try out. Is there anyone that would let me try their bike in a car park? I'd buy lunch or snack at a hawker center.

no need to try la.. you will definitely loved it...

[Laguna11]

So I called the Genting road location and they only have new Piaggio's. Since I'm limited by the 2B, I'm really looking for a 200cc X8 or X9 to try out. Is there anyone that would let me try their bike in a car park? I'd buy lunch or snack at a hawker center.

 

If im not wrong they still have a cuople of X9 or x8 there but not sure if those are available for trial..

[aabbccbb]

If im not wrong they still have a cuople of X9 or x8 there but not sure if those are available for trial..

 

I called: Piaggio Asia Pacific (Pte) Genting Rd Singapore 349478 (65)6547 4466 and was told that they didn't have any 200cc X8. I'll try again tomorrow. Is that the right number to call?

[aabbccbb]

no need to try la.. you will definitely loved it...

 

Haha. I hope I will like it. But I still definitely need to try one before buying it. It's a little too much money to spend blindly.

[oceanb70]

After i get my mounting board done... you may approach me..

[oceanb70]

finally done my mounting board...

[firestorm_33]

sorry his nick is now sid...

[sgbdk]

the rear wheel of my X8 is hard to turn by hand when on main stand.

 

does it need any lubricant/oiling??

[Brownkai]

the rear wheel of my X8 is hard to turn by hand when on main stand.

 

does it need any lubricant/oiling??

 

hmm... izzit it very tight or just a slight rubbing between brake pad and disc plate ?

 

So hard to move it that affect your riding speed ?

 

did u change ur rear tire or brake pad recently when problem started ?

 

some cause i can think of

- tire rim bearing wear off ?

- disc plate/pad dirty ?

- engine mounting ?

 

its very normal that slight contact between brake pad and disc plate...

 

need lubricant/oiling for which part ?

[zLa]

Do you all know wat's the price for a used X8?

Is the spare parts difficult to find/expensive?

Thanks bros..

[oceanb70]

$4000 - $6000 depending on age and condition..

 

anyone maybe selling mine as i am going overseas for years soon...

[sid]

thats great... what's his name?

 

maybe get him to open up a MO again

 

its me, i still have the design. can call me if you want cos i seldom online. 97378487. the last time we ordered we got Piaggio Asia Pacific to sponsor some money so we pay the rest

[sgbdk]

its me, i still have the design. can call me if you want cos i seldom online. 97378487. the last time we ordered we got Piaggio Asia Pacific to sponsor some money so we pay the rest

 

guess its too late to call you now.. i sms you again

 

u mean the blueprint u still have it or some leftover shirt from the last MO?

[sgrider]

Dear all! my x8 200 is 12k soon even though less than 7 months.want to service my bike(check engine,replace wear and tear part).can any one suggest me which work shop good.can finished one day time without no appointment.

[Sensible]

Dear all! my x8 200 is 12k soon even though less than 7 months.want to service my bike(check engine,replace wear and tear part).can any one suggest me which work shop good.can finished one day time without no appointment.

 

Go there as early as possible.

Sure can finish in a day, at most 1 hr......

 

Most ppl go to the Big Four; Future Scoot, Sunrise, Tai HIn & Botak

[sgrider]

thanks bro,for ur suggestion.Tai hin i went before for just EO change only.I think the machanic only do what i say only.i want they check my bike and tell me what things need to be replace.This time i will explore other shop.