SBF X8ers Cafe 2009 / 2010

[CKH]

hi, anyone here knows how to set the clock timing? Thanks.

[AdsLb0]

hi, anyone here knows how to set the clock timing? Thanks.

 

the RES button beside the 12V port...

[deschankz]

Hey fellow X8ers!

 

I need some advice on the following 2 problems:

 

1)Got a problem with my rear shocks. Apparently quite boppy and am feeling the road quite a bit. Went to AS Phoon and they say its the Swing Arm that needs to be replaced for about $90+. The mechanic advised not to ride too fast but I'm concerned as to whether it is safe to carry on riding or not.

Was thinking if I should go to other shops like the ones mentioned in Kallang which specialise in scooters.

 

2)Also, went throttling at low speeds, like during heavy traffic for e.g... The bike seems to be vibrating quite strongly before reaching a "biting point" of sorts, once I pick up on speed then the strong vibration goes away. Is this normal or something to do with my belt?

 

Thanks for any info/advice!

 

Cheers,

Desmond

Edited April 14, 2009 by deschankz

[CKH]

the RES button beside the 12V port...

 

Thank you.

[Xenophobia07]

Hi guys,

 

Need some advise. My bro ride the X8. Unfortunately he broke his key and lost the part with the chip. Without the chip the bike wont be able to start. He went to the shop and and they say that they don't keep spare keys. I just dun understand why the shop has no extra keys as the bike is still under hire purchase. They ask my bro to go back to agent and make new keys which cost about 200 plus.

 

Is there any other place that can get the replacement key other than the agent?

 

Thanks guys.

 

The Key with the Chip for programming, only Agent carries. So looks like there's no other choice.

[firestorm_33]

Hi guys,

 

Need some advise. My bro ride the X8. Unfortunately he broke his key and lost the part with the chip. Without the chip the bike wont be able to start. He went to the shop and and they say that they don't keep spare keys. I just dun understand why the shop has no extra keys as the bike is still under hire purchase. They ask my bro to go back to agent and make new keys which cost about 200 plus.

 

Is there any other place that can get the replacement key other than the agent?

 

Thanks guys.

 

where is the "mother Key"??? it's a key brown in colour... if u lose that key... then need new one... but i believe shop will keep the mother key till u pay finish the loan.... spare keys they don't keep but "mother key" they normally will.... and if "borrow" from them some shop will ask u to pay... think 10-20 dollars..... u might want to contact Botak from wonderful motors and see what other alternative u can look at.... 96936520

[firestorm_33]

Hey fellow X8ers!

 

I need some advice on the following 2 problems:

 

1)Got a problem with my rear shocks. Apparently quite boppy and am feeling the road quite a bit. Went to AS Phoon and they say its the Swing Arm that needs to be replaced for about $90+. The mechanic advised not to ride too fast but I'm concerned as to whether it is safe to carry on riding or not.

Was thinking if I should go to other shops like the ones mentioned in Kallang which specialise in scooters.

 

2)Also, went throttling at low speeds, like during heavy traffic for e.g... The bike seems to be vibrating quite strongly before reaching a "biting point" of sorts, once I pick up on speed then the strong vibration goes away. Is this normal or something to do with my belt?

 

 

 

Thanks for any info/advice!

 

Cheers,

Desmond

 

both the problem comes from your mounting problem.... change that u will be ok....

 

u may also contact botak from wonderful motors at 96936520... he's the Guru...

Edited April 17, 2009 by firestorm_33

[NaRuTo13]

how much does a brand new x8 cost ?

[firestorm_33]

how much does a brand new x8 cost ?

 

400cc ??? think it's abt 11K machine price.....

 

no more 200cc in production.....

[NaRuTo13]

400cc ??? think it's abt 11K machine price.....

 

no more 200cc in production.....

 

hmm.. for 400cc about 11k.. what about 200cc one ?

 

cos the one i enquring on is for a fz plater x8.. so i wnana know more about that if let say it was a brand new bike what the price.

 

 

btw saw ur previous post about intro other ppl to a certain bike shop, do u know is the price of repair at piaggio itself is expensive compared to normal bike shop?

[firestorm_33]

hmm.. for 400cc about 11k.. what about 200cc one ?

 

cos the one i enquring on is for a fz plater x8.. so i wnana know more about that if let say it was a brand new bike what the price.

 

 

btw saw ur previous post about intro other ppl to a certain bike shop, do u know is the price of repair at piaggio itself is expensive compared to normal bike shop?

 

to your 1st qn; - a new X8 few years back was 7200-7500 machine price.... depending on shops too.... think your FZ X8 can easily cost u abt 4-5k inclusive of insurance.....

 

to your 2nd qn ; - Servicing at Piaggio is definitely more ex. than normal bike shop.... don't ask me why.... i just know it..... cos compared with another biker who did a full svc there before.....

[NaRuTo13]

to your 1st qn; - a new X8 few years back was 7200-7500 machine price.... depending on shops too.... think your FZ X8 can easily cost u abt 4-5k inclusive of insurance.....

 

to your 2nd qn ; - Servicing at Piaggio is definitely more ex. than normal bike shop.... don't ask me why.... i just know it..... cos compared with another biker who did a full svc there before.....

 

let say ur info is around there.. this guy who wnana repair his bike at 4k.. what the point? who know did he even pocket or THIS SHOP see its a accident bike jack up sky rocket. sigh. sure loads of such ppl around chopping inexperience ppl around.

[deschankz]

both the problem comes from your mounting problem.... change that u will be ok....

 

u may also contact botak from wonderful motors at 96936520... he's the Guru...

 

Hey firestorm!

 

Think I'll prob go look for Botak at Wonderful Motors. Thanks for the info!

[firestorm_33]

let say ur info is around there.. this guy who wnana repair his bike at 4k.. what the point? who know did he even pocket or THIS SHOP see its a accident bike jack up sky rocket. sigh. sure loads of such ppl around chopping inexperience ppl around.

 

it all depends on how badly is the damage........if it's a overhaul... i don't think it's that much.... but if crash and need to replace parts.... it is possible.... fork set alone can set u back by abt 7-8 hnd dollars......... call me at 92745438 and we can discuss it over the phone to see if it's worth it to take over the bike.....i should be able to provide u with a rough guide on the cost of repairs.....

 

Hey firestorm!

 

Think I'll prob go look for Botak at Wonderful Motors. Thanks for the info!

 

No worries... you are welcome....! btw contact me,... i think there is a need for me to explain to u certain thing abt your mounting....

[NaRuTo13]

it all depends on how badly is the damage........if it's a overhaul... i don't think it's that much.... but if crash and need to replace parts.... it is possible.... fork set alone can set u back by abt 7-8 hnd dollars......... call me at 92745438 and we can discuss it over the phone to see if it's worth it to take over the bike.....i should be able to provide u with a rough guide on the cost of repairs.....

 

thx for ur help.. but its the lousy rider on the other end wnana my lady friend to pay him up for repair such that to the orginal condition.. what to do my fren is inexperience.. think she is big time carrot head by the x8 rider or even the shop.. what to do she still wnana assume she is clever, its cheaper n safer to let the rider claim her dad car insurance instead. what can i do n say. with insurance claim n surveryor to check its a safer bet the biker didnt overclaim too.. if not 4k is A BIG SUM of money for his bike.

 

n the rider seem to act like 1 big F****.

[firestorm_33]

thx for ur help.. but its the lousy rider on the other end wnana my lady friend to pay him up for repair such that to the orginal condition.. what to do my fren is inexperience.. think she is big time carrot head by the x8 rider or even the shop.. what to do she still wnana assume she is clever, its cheaper n safer to let the rider claim her dad car insurance instead. what can i do n say. with insurance claim n surveryor to check its a safer bet the biker didnt overclaim too.. if not 4k is A BIG SUM of money for his bike.

 

n the rider seem to act like 1 big F****.

 

i see... i see.... hmmm... that will definitely depends on the extend of the damage already..... but be prepared... it's really possible to be there.....

[deschankz]

No worries... you are welcome....! btw contact me,... i think there is a need for me to explain to u certain thing abt your mounting....

 

Alright. Will be contacting you soon, kinda need some advice on the bike as well.

[kennyseaw]

The Key with the Chip for programming, only Agent carries. So looks like there's no other choice.

 

most scooter shop carry the key too

[kennyseaw]

Hi guys,

 

Need some advise. My bro ride the X8. Unfortunately he broke his key and lost the part with the chip. Without the chip the bike wont be able to start. He went to the shop and and they say that they don't keep spare keys. I just dun understand why the shop has no extra keys as the bike is still under hire purchase. They ask my bro to go back to agent and make new keys which cost about 200 plus.

 

Is there any other place that can get the replacement key other than the agent?

 

Thanks guys.

 

lose the part of the chip??? Is it the Brown key?

 

Your bro buy new bike or old one? How many keys he have?

 

Call me @ 96238875, i may be able to help you

[kennyseaw]

Hey fellow X8ers!

 

I need some advice on the following 2 problems:

 

1)Got a problem with my rear shocks. Apparently quite boppy and am feeling the road quite a bit. Went to AS Phoon and they say its the Swing Arm that needs to be replaced for about $90+. The mechanic advised not to ride too fast but I'm concerned as to whether it is safe to carry on riding or not.

Was thinking if I should go to other shops like the ones mentioned in Kallang which specialise in scooters.

 

2)Also, went throttling at low speeds, like during heavy traffic for e.g... The bike seems to be vibrating quite strongly before reaching a "biting point" of sorts, once I pick up on speed then the strong vibration goes away. Is this normal or something to do with my belt?

 

Thanks for any info/advice!

 

Cheers,

Desmond

 

2. vibrration is mainly cause by the clutch from wat you had mention

[sgbdk]

hmm.. can i ask how much is the market to replace the rear engine mounting plate?

 

my rear wheel is feel wobbling...

[sgbdk]

hey how much to change the engine mounting plate???

[kennyseaw]

hey how much to change the engine mounting plate???

 

wat mounting plate? do you mean mounting shaft?

[firestorm_33]

wat mounting plate? do you mean mounting shaft?

 

ya think he meant that..... boss....

[roytanlk]

hey how much to change the engine mounting plate???

 

Hey bro, I just change mine for $220 at Wonderful Motor. Heard from Botak that other places charge $180. But what's special is the special "modification" that Botak do that will help it last longer. Hope that helps.