SBF VespaNet Cafe 2009 GT/LX/PX/ET

[Wayang]

thanks un-sith..

 

haf clutch ? hmmm.. the gt200 is an auto scooter isnt it..

 

one more thing.. is the top box tat comes wif gt200 big enuff to store a full face helmet ?

[leonids]

Originally posted by Wayang@January 26, 2007 06:40 am

thanks un-sith..

 

haf clutch ? hmmm.. the gt200 is an auto scooter isnt it..

 

one more thing.. is the top box tat comes wif gt200 big enuff to store a full face helmet ?

Top box of LX can put a Nolan N101. GT's top box is bigger. What do you think???

 

I am about 1.62m, the height of GT hasn't been a problem to me.

[Wayang]

tats great..

 

wats the upkeep like for a GT ? like for the belt.. or a pair of tires ?

[leonids]

Originally posted by Wayang@January 26, 2007 10:09 am

tats great..

 

wats the upkeep like for a GT ? like for the belt.. or a pair of tires ?

Hahaha.... can't tell you much on that. GT sold even before I got a chance to experience the belt change. Afterall, hubby was the 1 riding it more often than I do. Me ride LX.

 

Me ride and have fun, hubby is the one dealing with all the maintenance.

 

Maybe you would like to join the outings and find out more from others.

[Wayang]

sure.. if u all dun mind me joinin on my current ride..

[SDR]

Originally posted by Wayang@January 25, 2007 12:56 pm

guys..

 

i'm interested in gettin a gt200.. but i'm worried the seat height might be too high for me.. izit difficult to park the bike ? one good example is the carpark beside borders..

 

anyway i'm lookin for relaxed ride for zippin ard town..

GT200 is the most comfortable I have ever owned. Still regret to let it go... it is not only good for city riding, it is also good for touring. Storage wise...this bike is king, you can stuff as much things as 4 hands can carry...

 

Guess seat height shouldn't be an issue, my wife is 1.62m & she has no problem handling it.

 

[un-sith]

Originally posted by Wayang@January 26, 2007 12:57 pm

sure.. if u all dun mind me joinin on my current ride..

u can come along, then u can gauge on my gt200. to have a better feel.

 

Upkeep huh...

belt is around 100+++ which lasts between 12000km - 18000km.

Rollers is around 30---, which u need to change, best is, with the belt to have constant performance.

Tires... rear 10000km+-, front 15000km+-, one is around 80+-.

Coolant, $4 per 500ml. Full capacity is 1 litre. Can last more than 6 months.

Engine oil, 1 litre to 1.2 litres (without and with oil filter changed)

Recommended is every 5000km. 5w40 grade. $20+- for a litre.

Fuel Con, 25-30km/litre. Full tank is 10 litres.

 

so far is roughly all these,

[Wayang]

Originally posted by SDR@January 26, 2007 04:12 pm

GT200 is the most comfortable I have ever owned. Still regret to let it go... it is not only good for city riding, it is also good for touring. Storage wise...this bike is king, you can stuff as much things as 4 hands can carry...

 

Guess seat height shouldn't be an issue, my wife is 1.62m & she has no problem handling it.

 

ic.. but did u do any modifications on the seat ? i noticed there seems to be a slight bump on the front portion of the seat..

[Wayang]

thanks unsith.. so is there any rides comin up ?

[un-sith]

Originally posted by Wayang@January 27, 2007 02:05 pm

thanks unsith.. so is there any rides comin up ?

the front bump is normal. Its original's style.

 

We having valentines day outing. ahha.

Not really a ride, but we have a 20mins ride to venue. and out.

[un-sith]

http://inlinethumb12.webshots.com/2059/2111551990097104950S500x500Q85.jpg

 

 

Outing: Valentines Day outing to Sunset Grill and Bar

Date: 10th Feb 2007 (Saturday)

Time: 5pm - 10pm

 

Click HERE for more information, thanks.

[9090]

ask u guys 1 thing

can check for me if vespa box... maybe say hmmm LX box... can fit other bike??

 

i wana change to fully glossy one... but chiap lee only got givi mirco 2... which is only matt same as wat i using now but aprilia la...

 

didnt managed to drop by tong aik yest cos raining when i left chiap lee

[Guest cheeko]

i hope this is photo can be posted here. Cos the cat is sun tanning on a vespa. If its on other bike, i would post somewhere else

 

http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/9596/p1280037yy2.jpg

[ashenZ]

wot picture????

 

cun see leh cheeko~

[SDR]

Originally posted by Wayang@January 27, 2007 02:04 pm

ic.. but did u do any modifications on the seat ? i noticed there seems to be a slight bump on the front portion of the seat..

Nope, I prefer to leave the seat as "stock" condition, my ex comes with snake skin skirting leh... kind of kinki, kekekeke...

[SDR]

Originally posted by My_234_Melody@January 28, 2007 03:13 pm

ask u guys 1 thing

can check for me if vespa box... maybe say hmmm LX box... can fit other bike??

 

i wana change to fully glossy one... but chiap lee only got givi mirco 2... which is only matt same as wat i using now but aprilia la...

 

didnt managed to drop by tong aik yest cos raining when i left chiap lee

can... nothing is impossible, just go to Seng Kwang if you want to have nice stainless steel bracket... Vespa box built is not as good, it breaks easily (may be for safety reason) but don't you think a bit weird to have Aprillia with Vespa box, tot Aprilia has their own box... or you can get a Givi and do a re-spray, 2k paint will cost you less than 100.

[johncena]

Hey guys,

 

i need to ask you all some questions cos ever since my bike came back from the vespa warranty servicing, the ride has been very hard and bumpy.

 

i'm riding an ET8.

 

i suspect the hard ride is due to the tires having insufficient air.

 

i went to the petrol station and pumped my back tire to 27PSI and front to 24PSI. but then after about 2 days of riding, the ride was bumpy again.

when i checked the rear tire, it was down to 21.

 

so i should be having a tire leak right? where do u think i can change my tire? i'm thinking of not going back to piaggio since they were the one who caused the problem and might cause even more problems.

 

how much would a change cost?

 

thanks!

[un-sith]

Originally posted by johncena@January 29, 2007 04:43 pm

Hey guys,

 

i need to ask you all some questions cos ever since my bike came back from the vespa warranty servicing, the ride has been very hard and bumpy.

 

i'm riding an ET8.

 

i suspect the hard ride is due to the tires having insufficient air.

 

i went to the petrol station and pumped my back tire to 27PSI and front to 24PSI. but then after about 2 days of riding, the ride was bumpy again.

when i checked the rear tire, it was down to 21.

 

so i should be having a tire leak right? where do u think i can change my tire? i'm thinking of not going back to piaggio since they were the one who caused the problem and might cause even more problems.

 

how much would a change cost?

 

thanks!

Hi cena, hmm, how did u check the 21 psi? is it the first reading when u pump the air in? If it is, then it is "not as accurate". Cos even when u jus finish pumping ur tires, the reading will drop by around 10kpa from the initial reading.

 

But the sudden drop to 21 from 27 does sound suspect. You might wanna go to any mech, to verify the leakage. Cos its gonna cost $60-80 for tires and labour. Its additional cost if its not worn out or not leaking.

 

I'll recommend u to go to tong aik (http://www.teamvespa.com.sg) which I frequent. I'm currently using bridgestone battlax BT02, which is a fine tire so far. They shd have that in 10 inch.

 

2 cents.

[9090]

Originally posted by SDR@January 29, 2007 11:05 am

can... nothing is impossible, just go to Seng Kwang if you want to have nice stainless steel bracket... Vespa box built is not as good, it breaks easily (may be for safety reason) but don't you think a bit weird to have Aprillia with Vespa box, tot Aprilia has their own box... or you can get a Givi and do a re-spray, 2k paint will cost you less than 100.

yup aprilia came w own box.. but fully matt... least tat is the only one available for my scooter original la..

 

wanan something tat is fully glossy... went chiap lee but they didnt hav or rather they didnt bring it in...

 

so think.. cos my bike is glossy kind... hence wondering if it goods w matching box..

 

still exlporing but most prob getting the givi micro 2

[SDR]

ever consider to respray it, I did it once on my other bike, finishing is nice and they charge me $50 per pannier (box)?

[rinaz]

Yay! Posting for the new year :cheer:

 

(A bit late, but better late than never

[foolosophy]

hahaha.. new year!

[9090]

nope didnt consider respraying cos my box being tampered w b4 when i parked at bishan multi storey carpark.. feel not the very safe le... so might as well just change

[SDR]

OIC... so you are getting a replacement, tot you don't hv any and getting it new... good luck...

[NaTsuMi]

hi

 

can i noe where to park if i go tong aik? there does not seem to be a carpark when i check the street directory