SBF X8 Cafe

[Brownkai]

Originally posted by leo_rider@Aug 8 2005, 08:38 AM

we discuss bout some pros and cons of the bike, wat to modify, how to prolong the beauty of the bike etc...

 

ic...I guess all are happy with their X8 hmmm...i wonder can scooter like X8 X9 ,alantic...etc their performance(speed) last till 10 yrs(since COE last till 10 yrs)

since i heard a few of my fren told me a bike(any class 2B) top performance only last on their first 5-7 yrs as they are getting old....cos once theres problem in the bike start...it will never end...

[larlee]

I don't think there is anything that can last forever thou. It will depend heavily on the owner. Whether he/she maintains the bike or not. Even if you buy a reliable Toyota and if you dont maintain it, it will still cause problems.

 

Hexagon has lasted more than 10 yrs. I think end of the day, it is whether you think it's worth to spend that amount of money to repair/replace the worn out parts or just scrap it and get a new one.

 

Take X9 as an example. It has lasted for a few yrs before X8 comes in. So far no major complains otherwise you won't see so many X9 on the road thou.

[leo_rider]

i agree with larlee..

[busytiger]

Originally posted by leo_rider@Aug 4 2005, 10:37 AM

nvm, when u'll be back?

 

depends on the respond, we may postpone it to a later date.

Sorry, miss you msg cos I just came back. I think you guys must have enjoyed yourselves, please update me if there is another meet-up.

[Guest tstan]

thinking of getting a x9 or x8 ( 2 B )

can advice . what is the price

after reading the front message , seem like this bke is very high ?

[larlee]

Originally posted by tstan@Aug 10 2005, 08:50 PM

thinking of getting a x9 or x8 ( 2 B )

can advice . what is the price

after reading the front message , seem like this bke is very high ?

if you are thinking of a brand new bike, you are left with only x8.

the seat is a little on the high side for x8 but most of use is still able to handle it without much issue. it is a matter of getting use to it.

leg room wise, x9 is more comfy so you might want to have a try on both to get a feel of it.

[Guest tstan]

thks

[leo_rider]

Originally posted by busytiger@Aug 10 2005, 05:10 PM

Sorry, miss you msg cos I just came back. I think you guys must have enjoyed yourselves, please update me if there is another meet-up.

no prob..

[leo_rider]

Originally posted by tstan@Aug 10 2005, 08:50 PM

thinking of getting a x9 or x8 ( 2 B )

can advice . what is the price

after reading the front message , seem like this bke is very high ?

i'm standing at about 1.7m..

able to control the bike though i need to tip-toe..

[busytiger]

Originally posted by tstan@Aug 10 2005, 08:50 PM

thinking of getting a x9 or x8 ( 2 B )

can advice . what is the price

after reading the front message , seem like this bke is very high ?

Hi tstan,

 

You can go to Piaggio Service Center to test drive the X8 & X9, their address is 19 Genting Road, tel : 6547 4466. You can talk to Mr Yap to find more about both bikes as well.

[busytiger]

Hi X8ers,

 

Just to check with you guys, does your bike vibrate when at slow speed? Let me explain more.....I was slowing down while approaching traffic light(becos red light) until bike almost stop but not complete stop, then traffice light change to green, I turn trottle again to speed up, then I feel my bike vibrate a lot, it feels as though bike not enough power and has dragging effect. Do you all feel this way or it is only my bike??? Please share...

[leo_rider]

Originally posted by busytiger@Aug 11 2005, 11:14 AM

Hi X8ers,

 

Just to check with you guys, does your bike vibrate when at slow speed? Let me explain more.....I was slowing down while approaching traffic light(becos red light) until bike almost stop but not complete stop, then traffice light change to green, I turn trottle again to speed up, then I feel my bike vibrate a lot, it feels as though bike not enough power and has dragging effect. Do you all feel this way or it is only my bike??? Please share...

i don't think i've got this prob..

[Guest tstan]

Originally posted by leo_rider@Aug 11 2005, 08:45 AM

i'm standing at about 1.7m..

able to control the bike though i need to tip-toe..

thks leo rider

i abouy 168 , i think it should ok with me

i use to ride skipper 150 , the sit is also abit high

[sid]

Originally posted by busytiger@Aug 11 2005, 11:14 AM

Hi X8ers,

 

Just to check with you guys, does your bike vibrate when at slow speed? Let me explain more.....I was slowing down while approaching traffic light(becos red light) until bike almost stop but not complete stop, then traffice light change to green, I turn trottle again to speed up, then I feel my bike vibrate a lot, it feels as though bike not enough power and has dragging effect. Do you all feel this way or it is only my bike??? Please share...

Hi busytiger,

 

I only had the vibrating prob early in the morning when the engine is cold. if the temp is on the way to abt half then its ok.

[sid]

Originally posted by tstan@Aug 11 2005, 10:17 PM

thks leo rider

i abouy 168 , i think it should ok with me

i use to ride skipper 150 , the sit is also abit high

hi tstan,

 

i guess its a matter how u ride cos got 1 uncle near my work place riding X8 and he is only about 1.6m

[Guest tstan]

Originally posted by busytiger@Aug 11 2005, 11:09 AM

Hi tstan,

 

You can go to Piaggio Service Center to test drive the X8 & X9, their address is 19 Genting Road, tel : 6547 4466. You can talk to Mr Yap to find more about both bikes as well.

busytiger

 

ok i will go check it out tomorrow .

but most likely i will get the x8 since x9 is a old model

and is almost like cannot get new 1 liao. nit much shop selling .

the shop at 1007 serangoon tell me no more in production liao.

[Guest tstan]

sorry , forget to thanks

 

leo_rider , busytiger disar and everyone for helping me

 

 

disar , i am happy to hear that from you .

[ultramantaro]

BusyTiger:

 

I just got my bike last Friday, Do not have the problem you said.

 

By the way, what is the distant X8 can travel with full tank? I use up 3/4 when travel 158KM.

 

Anyone got more than that?

 

Austin

[ikanatto]

Hi all,

 

Just got my new X8 and got some issues. I have been riding for the past 10 years, never have I come across a bike riding slightly slanted to the right and handlebars not aligned properly.

And how do I get the 'Rack Rotation' thing to work? I have tried to unsrew the thing but it just wont let me rotate the box up, seems like its jam or something.

My temperature indicater is above the 'normal' marking but not at red, is this normal?

Please share your experience

[CCK]

Originally posted by ikanatto@Aug 12 2005, 01:08 AM

Hi all,

 

Just got my new X8 and got some issues. I have been riding for the past 10 years, never have I come across a bike riding slightly slanted to the right and handlebars not aligned properly.

And how do I get the 'Rack Rotation' thing to work? I have tried to unsrew the thing but it just wont let me rotate the box up, seems like its jam or something.

My temperature indicater is above the 'normal' marking but not at red, is this normal?

Please share your experience

For your case, maybe you like to go to PSC to let Mr Yap to have a look if you think it is not right. Remember, safety come first.

 

As for the box, after you unscrew, you need to push the knob in and plus lift the box up if i am right. Any X8 rider pls help here.

[leo_rider]

Originally posted by ikanatto@Aug 12 2005, 01:08 AM

Hi all,

 

Just got my new X8 and got some issues. I have been riding for the past 10 years, never have I come across a bike riding slightly slanted to the right and handlebars not aligned properly.

And how do I get the 'Rack Rotation' thing to work? I have tried to unsrew the thing but it just wont let me rotate the box up, seems like its jam or something.

My temperature indicater is above the 'normal' marking but not at red, is this normal?

Please share your experience

unscrew till it feels tight, then push the knob inwards, and lift up the box..

[busytiger]

Originally posted by tstan@Aug 11 2005, 10:17 PM

thks leo rider

i abouy 168 , i think it should ok with me

i use to ride skipper 150 , the sit is also abit high

Hi tstan,

 

I am only 1.66 and I am riding X8, I admit I cannot touch both feet on the ground, which is dangerous, but becos I like the bike, so die die buy the bike.....by now I got used to it liao.....

 

BTW, X9 is no longer in production, so you may not get to choose the colour you like...you might want to go to the shop which Kenny bought his X9, as it is the cheapest shop in town. I bought my X8 there also... ....if you want I can pm you the name and address of the shop.

[busytiger]

Originally posted by ultramantaro@Aug 12 2005, 12:33 AM

BusyTiger:

 

I just got my bike last Friday, Do not have the problem you said.

 

By the way, what is the distant X8 can travel with full tank? I use up 3/4 when travel 158KM.

 

Anyone got more than that?

 

Austin

Hi Austin,

 

congrats on your new bike.....so far for me, I can go almost 280 km before the petrol indicator on our dashboard lights up....FYI, for X8, the fuel guage is quite funny, the fuel guage seems to drop faster from the full tank to half tank mark, meaning when you reach 1/2 tank, you might only clock slightly 100+ km, but after hitting the 1/2 mark, the fuel guage seems to drop at a slower pace...you will understand what I mean when you almost hit the empty on the fuel guage. pls drive safely becos your tires are still new, there is a layer of protective wax on the tires, do not swerve too much, cos it might skid...enjoy your new X8!

[busytiger]

Originally posted by ikanatto@Aug 12 2005, 01:08 AM

Hi all,

 

Just got my new X8 and got some issues. I have been riding for the past 10 years, never have I come across a bike riding slightly slanted to the right and handlebars not aligned properly.

And how do I get the 'Rack Rotation' thing to work? I have tried to unsrew the thing but it just wont let me rotate the box up, seems like its jam or something.

My temperature indicater is above the 'normal' marking but not at red, is this normal?

Please share your experience

Hi ikanatto,

 

congrats on your new bike....

 

For the alignment, you better bring back to Piaggio to check.

 

As for the box, it is difficult to explain in words, there is a certain technique to tilt back the box....you can ask Mr Yap from Piaggio to show you when you go there to align your handle bar.

 

As for the temp, it is normal, it is very near the 1/2 way mark on the temp guage.

[busytiger]

thanks leo-rider and disar for your reply on the vibrating problem I face on my X8, it think I need to go to piaggio to tune my bike.

 

Seems there are more X8 riders now, can we arrange for another meet-up soon? what about next week? anyone? tstan, you can join us if you want to....I am sure the rest of us will be glad to share with you more on our X8.