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SBF X8 Cafe

leo_rider

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sid

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SpOOky Ride II

 

Date : 27 Jan 2007

 

Time: 2100hrs

 

Place To Meet Up : TBA

 

Itinerary For The Nite: TBC

 

Interested Spooks check out here and nowhere else :smile:

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Originally posted by disar@Nov 19 2006, 01:15 AM

mine is abt 23km/L to 25km/L. But bear in mind my X8 is fully mod :smile:

Bro, my one not fully mod also 23-25 km/l liao....

 

:cheeky:

weeliano Newbie

weeliano

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Hi all,

 

I've been experiencing a lot of problems with my X8 which is less than 4 months old. The first problem was the coolant temperature sky rocketing within 2 weeks after getting the scooter. That was serviced and attributed to a faulty cooling fan. The next problem was my coolant disappearing abnormally fast like within 3 days! Topping up with distilled water seemed to resolve the problem for the time being but I can't be possibly topping up coolant every 3 days! That's ridiculous! The bike was sent to the PSC for a full servicing under warranty and when I got it back, everything seems fine for about a week, then the coolant problem came back again and worse the scooter engine seemed to get flooded all the time. I can be travelling at 70-80km/h and suddenly lose power and the engine can become sluggish followed by plumes of white smoke coming out from my exhaust. When I stop at junctions, the engine can die and after starting up again, I create a smoke bomb! I can't tell you how distracting and dangerous it is for me and other people!

 

I don't know why I'm so unlucky to get this particular scooter which is obviously badly manufactured. It has nothing but trouble! I'm very disappointed with the X8 and wished I had got something else instead. I'm sure that I'm the exception here, I still like the design of this scooter and the way it handles, when it works, it's fantastic to ride, but when these problems crop up, it totally ruins the experience.

 

I'm going send my scooter back to PSC again for my 3K servicing and I'm going to let them figure out what's wrong.

http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/5076/x82010thumb.jpg

 

Since 13th September 2006

Refurbished since 29th January 2010

sid Newbie

sid

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hey weeliano, very sorry to hear about all sort of prob you are facing with your X8. I suggest you get PSC to do a thorough check on your scoot. Luckily it is still under warranty.

weeliano Newbie

weeliano

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Hi Disar!

 

Thanks for your suggestion. I've already set my scooter to PSC just now and have spoken to Mr. Yap before he goes for his leave. He also admits that this is very unfortunate, I kena a scooter that's not manufactured properly. Well, to look at it on the bright side, I'd rather the serious problems is being taken cared of during the warranty period rather than have all these problems come out after the warranty.

 

I explained in great detail of my scooter problems to Mr. Yap and he has a strong feeling that the gasket is leaking somewhere and may require a complete replacement. My trip to the PSC was quite harrowing as well, I had to go very slow because my coolant went dry and the needle hit the red zone again! I had to detour to a gas station, get a bottle of distilled water, top up before I continued my journey.

 

Mr. Yap is very patient and kind enough to explain the problem to me and hopefully his team can get my scooter fixed by Friday.

 

:sian:

http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/5076/x82010thumb.jpg

 

Since 13th September 2006

Refurbished since 29th January 2010

firestorm_33 Newbie

firestorm_33

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Originally posted by weeliano@Dec 20 2006, 05:10 PM

Hi Disar!

 

Thanks for your suggestion. I've already set my scooter to PSC just now and have spoken to Mr. Yap before he goes for his leave. He also admits that this is very unfortunate, I kena a scooter that's not manufactured properly. Well, to look at it on the bright side, I'd rather the serious problems is being taken cared of during the warranty period rather than have all these problems come out after the warranty.

 

I explained in great detail of my scooter problems to Mr. Yap and he has a strong feeling that the gasket is leaking somewhere and may require a complete replacement. My trip to the PSC was quite harrowing as well, I had to go very slow because my coolant went dry and the needle hit the red zone again! I had to detour to a gas station, get a bottle of distilled water, top up before I continued my journey.

 

Mr. Yap is very patient and kind enough to explain the problem to me and hopefully his team can get my scooter fixed by Friday.

 

:sian:

All the best......:cheer:

 

Anyway, if not for my family committments, i really hate to put my X8 on sale.....

 

You will :lovestruck: the bike even more once you change its suspension.....

 

me using bitubo ones.... No complaints and BEST in cornering....

 

anyway Mr Yap will do his best to make sure your bike come out ok....hence no worries......:smile:

 

 

Btw, information for all X8 riders, when i 1st got this bike, I tested the fuel comsumption on quite a few type of petrol and a few tanks before i had a confirm result. The result is stated below.

 

beside that, do bear in mind that i have a full audio system on board and i do pillion people abt once a week.

 

S'pore

Shell - Vpower - 26-27.5 km/Litre (no pillion) 24-26.5 km/Litre (with pillion)

- Unleaded 98 - 24-26 km/Litre (No pillion) 23-25 km/Litre (with pillion)

- unleaded 95 - 27-29 km/L (no pillion) 26-28 km/L (with pillion)

 

Esso - Unleaded 8000 - 23.5-25.5 km/L (no pillion) 22.5-24.5 km/L (with pillion)

- unleaded 5000 - 26-28 km/L (no Pillion) 25-27 km/L (with pillion)

 

Malaysia Vpower - 25-27 km/L(no pillion)

 

My current way of petrol pumping is using Shell 95 most of the time and Vpower once a month..... This helped me to achieve on average of 27.5-29 km/L & more power in pickup.

 

This is just a info guide for all. Do bear in mind that weight of individuals,weight of items put in bike,pillions' weight,fast/slow throttle during move off & ramming of the bike vary the fuel comsuption too. btw, i am abt 80 kg.:cheeky:

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s243/firestorm_33/S1030017.jpg (Nite Mode)

 

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s243/firestorm_33/Daymode-1.jpg(Day Mode)

 

Always Contactable at 92745438

 

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php/305719-lt-CMO-gt-Mobile-Grooming-for-your-bike-at-your-place-)

sid Newbie

sid

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Thanks for the great info bro :smile:

 

For me the fuel consumption has been stagnant at 23km - 25km/L since i started mod my scoot. Its not that good but im quite happy with it as I noe my riding style is very bad :smile:

firestorm_33 Newbie

firestorm_33

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Originally posted by disar@Dec 21 2006, 10:48 AM

Thanks for the great info bro :smile:

 

For me the fuel consumption has been stagnant at 23km - 25km/L since i started mod my scoot. Its not that good but im quite happy with it as I noe my riding style is very bad :smile:

yup... correct, bro..... mod e bike will also reduce the fuel consumption....:smile:

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s243/firestorm_33/S1030017.jpg (Nite Mode)

 

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s243/firestorm_33/Daymode-1.jpg(Day Mode)

 

Always Contactable at 92745438

 

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php/305719-lt-CMO-gt-Mobile-Grooming-for-your-bike-at-your-place-)

Brownkai Newbie

Brownkai

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Originally posted by weeliano@Dec 20 2006, 05:10 PM

Hi Disar!

 

Mr. Yap is very patient and kind enough to explain the problem to me and hopefully his team can get my scooter fixed by Friday.

 

:sian:

hihi weeliano... how ur X8 so far now after servicing at paggio ??? better?? :confused:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v258/brownkai/X8gathering1-2.jpg
sid Newbie

sid

Posted
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SpOOky Ride II

 

Date : 27 Jan 2007

 

Time: 2100hrs

 

Place To Meet Up : TBA

 

Itinerary For The Nite: TBC

 

Interested Spooks check out HERE and nowhere else :smile:

sid Newbie

sid

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Selling my beloved X8,

 

- FY X8 Matt Black

- COE till dec 2015

- 1 owner (me)

- Cash or reloan

- Maintained superbly by Future Scootering

 

Comes with:

 

- Alarm

- Magnum horn

- Prosport Voltmeter

- Koso Digital RPM meter

- Polini Gear Ratio

- Polini Clutch

- Polini Clutch Bell

- Polini Speed Control

- Polini Open Pod

- GPR Full system Exhaust (LTA Approved)

- Aftermarket rear shocks

- Aftermarket rear splash guard

 

- Fulll servicing at every 4 - 5K

 

- Accident Free

 

- Buyer to pay for transfer fee

 

View to appreciate and price negotiatable after viewing.

 

PM or sms me at 97378487 to arrange for viewing :smile:

Mark C. Newbie

Mark C.

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bro disar, selling due to? upgrade to 4 wheels or bigger cc bike?

Btw, good luck to yr sales!! :smile:

With every good wishes

 

Mark C.

 

It is in the moment of your decision and action that your life is shaped.

Life is a daring adventure or nothing at all.

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sid Newbie

sid

Posted
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Originally posted by Mark C.@Dec 29 2006, 11:52 AM

bro disar, selling due to? upgrade to 4 wheels or bigger cc bike?

Btw, good luck to yr sales!! :smile:

thanks bro :smile:

sid Newbie

sid

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Some pics of my X8

 

http://www.MyOnlineImages.com/members/disar/images/DSCN0397.JPG

 

http://www.MyOnlineImages.com/members/disar/images/DSCN0396.JPG

 

http://www.MyOnlineImages.com/members/disar/images/DSCN0394.JPG

 

http://www.MyOnlineImages.com/members/disar/images/DSCN0392.JPG

 

http://www.MyOnlineImages.com/members/disar/images/DSCN0391.JPG

 

http://www.MyOnlineImages.com/members/disar/images/DSCN0388.JPG

 

http://www.MyOnlineImages.com/members/disar/images/DSCN0387.JPG

darby Newbie

darby

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Hi,

 

Urgent!! Just wondering where can I get my X8 serviced? :confused:

 

I need a good workshop in fact. Problems have been coming on and off my X8 and its only

 

Encountered problems like the vibration (when starting to trottle) and now the worst thing has come to me. The trottle could not be used properly. It will not automatically go back after releasing my hand from it.

 

Please advise if anyone has face such a problem with your X8.

 

Kind of disappointed. :cry:

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Crude_XO Newbie

Crude_XO

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The trottle could not be used properly. It will not automatically go back after releasing my hand from it.

 

Don't all throttle suppose to spring back to original position?

 

That's a nice X8 disar:thumb:

I did it my way

sid Newbie

sid

Posted
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Originally posted by Crude_XO@Dec 30 2006, 02:01 AM

Don't all throttle suppose to spring back to original position?

 

That's a nice X8 disar:thumb:

Thanks bro, won't easy for me to let it go :cry:

Brownkai Newbie

Brownkai

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Originally posted by darby@Dec 30 2006, 12:05 AM

Hi,

 

The trottle could not be used properly. It will not automatically go back after releasing my hand from it.

 

Please advise if anyone has face such a problem with your X8.

 

Kind of disappointed. :cry:

I think its not a good idea to let go the trottle and let it roll back by itself too often ba especially when travel at high speed...

 

any one can advise too ?

 

btw if ur bike still under warrenty u can bring back to piaggio service center.. let them have a check on ur bike...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v258/brownkai/X8gathering1-2.jpg
Sensible Newbie

Sensible

Posted
Posted
Originally posted by darby@Dec 30 2006, 12:05 AM

Hi,

 

Urgent!! Just wondering where can I get my X8 serviced? :confused:

 

I need a good workshop in fact. Problems have been coming on and off my X8 and its only

 

Encountered problems like the vibration (when starting to trottle) and now the worst thing has come to me. The trottle could not be used properly. It will not automatically go back after releasing my hand from it.

 

Please advise if anyone has face such a problem with your X8.

 

Kind of disappointed. :cry:

Hi, i went to the workshop after experiencing the same problem as u.

 

The guy told me its properly the rain, which manage to seep thr. the cover. (raining like crazy recently)

 

He sprayed some oil into the right side handle and solved the problem easily for free. :cheer:

firestorm_33 Newbie

firestorm_33

Posted
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Originally posted by Brownkai@Dec 31 2006, 04:31 AM

I think its not a good idea to let go the trottle and let it roll back by itself too often ba especially when travel at high speed...

 

any one can advise too ?

 

btw if ur bike still under warrenty u can bring back to piaggio service center.. let them have a check on ur bike...

Sudden release of throttle will results in sudden engine brake..... thus making your engine to work extra hard......

 

not good for the engine.... :giddy:

 

should try to throttle down bit by bit with tapping of brakes till the bike slow down significantly then release the throttle and brake slightly harder....

:smile:

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s243/firestorm_33/S1030017.jpg (Nite Mode)

 

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s243/firestorm_33/Daymode-1.jpg(Day Mode)

 

Always Contactable at 92745438

 

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php/305719-lt-CMO-gt-Mobile-Grooming-for-your-bike-at-your-place-)

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weeliano Newbie

weeliano

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Hi All, just want to update the situation of my X8 after it was sent for repairs and it's 3K servicing. It appears that water has seeped into my engine oil compartment and probably due to a bad gasket. I should have realized that my engine oil looked funny when I open up the dip stick. The oil looks creamy like thick white honey when my scooter has all the previous problems described in my previous posts.

 

I was using Caltex Platinum petrol all the way and now I decided to switch to Caltex Gold and I don't find much difference. Been riding my scooter for the past 2 weeks and all the previous problems have disappeared. My scooter now felt "seasoned" and handles great. I hope it will remain like that for the next couple of years before I upgrade to a car. :smile:

http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/5076/x82010thumb.jpg

 

Since 13th September 2006

Refurbished since 29th January 2010

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