SBF X8 Cafe

[matchbox9]

finally got my bike today. Yeah can join u guys for outing. now jus have to do the boring running in part.

 

I plan to stick to below 60km/hr if possible for the 1st 1000km. Someone pls comment on this.

 

Actually was a little upset after picking up the bike, cos of some hiccups

 

1) the bike was left in the raing yesterday, and the bike shop did not bother to polish it before passing to me. but thats still okay.

 

2) after running for like a few street away from the bike shop. the engine suddenly cut off. and the bike jus cannot start anymore. i called the mechanic, and the took back to the bikeshop. Then he start to dismantle and say that some needle is not stopping the oil from flowing to the carbrurator. then once stop cannot start cos over flow. anyway it too technical for me.

 

3)next i discovered that the bike cannot start when pressing the front brake, then they dismantle the front part n did some fixing.

 

totally spend like 4 hrs doing all these stuff. luckily i took half day off to collect the bike. but i really felt that the bike shop can do a better such as helping the customer to do a through check before handling it over to me.

 

hope to see you guys in future outing soon. really want to learn more abt it

[scorpionX8]

Originally posted by matchbox9@Sep 30 2005, 07:07 PM

finally got my bike today. Yeah can join u guys for outing. now jus have to do the boring running in part.

 

I plan to stick to below 60km/hr if possible for the 1st 1000km. Someone pls comment on this.

 

Actually was a little upset after picking up the bike, cos of some hiccups

 

1) the bike was left in the raing yesterday, and the bike shop did not bother to polish it before passing to me. but thats still okay.

 

2) after running for like a few street away from the bike shop. the engine suddenly cut off. and the bike jus cannot start anymore. i called the mechanic, and the took back to the bikeshop. Then he start to dismantle and say that some needle is not stopping the oil from flowing to the carbrurator. then once stop cannot start cos over flow. anyway it too technical for me.

 

3)next i discovered that the bike cannot start when pressing the front brake, then they dismantle the front part n did some fixing.

 

totally spend like 4 hrs doing all these stuff. luckily i took half day off to collect the bike. but i really felt that the bike shop can do a better such as helping the customer to do a through check before handling it over to me.

 

hope to see you guys in future outing soon. really want to learn more abt it

TAKE CARE, HAPPY RIDING:cheer:

 

IF U SEE X8 FY 2600 C, THAT ME

I AM STAYING ARD SEMBAWANG ESTATE

[sid]

Originally posted by matchbox9@Sep 30 2005, 07:07 PM

finally got my bike today. Yeah can join u guys for outing. now jus have to do the boring running in part.

 

I plan to stick to below 60km/hr if possible for the 1st 1000km. Someone pls comment on this.

 

Actually was a little upset after picking up the bike, cos of some hiccups

 

1) the bike was left in the raing yesterday, and the bike shop did not bother to polish it before passing to me. but thats still okay.

 

2) after running for like a few street away from the bike shop. the engine suddenly cut off. and the bike jus cannot start anymore. i called the mechanic, and the took back to the bikeshop. Then he start to dismantle and say that some needle is not stopping the oil from flowing to the carbrurator. then once stop cannot start cos over flow. anyway it too technical for me.

 

3)next i discovered that the bike cannot start when pressing the front brake, then they dismantle the front part n did some fixing.

 

totally spend like 4 hrs doing all these stuff. luckily i took half day off to collect the bike. but i really felt that the bike shop can do a better such as helping the customer to do a through check before handling it over to me.

 

hope to see you guys in future outing soon. really want to learn more abt it

Congrats Matchbox 9!! its ok juz a little hiccup at the beginning. yeah actually they shld check everything b4 handing the scoot to u. anyway tat u shldn't bring u down. which part of the island do u stay?

[sid]

Hi guys mayb we shld have a namelist so its easier to contact each other

 

 

X8ers Namelist

 

Name / Nic / Mobile / Stayin arnd

 

1. Rasid / disar / 97378487 / Pasir ris

[matchbox9]

Yah, yesterday night took the bike running all over the place. its really comfortable! feels really good.

 

 

X8ers Namelist

 

Name / Nic / Mobile / Stayin arnd

 

1. Rasid / disar / 97378487 / Pasir ris

2. Edison / matchbox9 / 96387456 / Geylang East

[sid]

wow glad u like riding ur new X8

[matchbox9]

still doing my run in.

 

0-100 km ------max 60km/hr

100-200 km ----max 70 km/hr

 

really trying hard to keep to the left real slow. envy those rider who always cruise pass me. hahaha. but nevertheles i really enjoy my ride.

jus wanna ask some qns again

 

1) must always throttle when start bike? cos i tot electric start no need? but seem like everytime i start the bike always need to throttle a bit.

 

2) izzit normal to hear some sound coming from the brake when u apply it?

 

Thanks

[sid]

1. yup u must open slightly the throttle when 1 2 start, mr Yap from piaggio explains to me b4 but i forgot y.

 

2. yah wen u brake got some sound from the brake

[sigg4]

hhhmmm X8 riders what is the market price for a less than 1 year X8 that has run around 10k? i assumed that it should be range around 5-6 k right? It is FZ plate one.

 

Asking on behalf of my friend as he is thinking of selling his X8.

[sid]

I guess Leo could answer tat question as he got his X8 2nd hand and he juz sold off it a couple of weeks ago

[leo_rider]

Originally posted by sigg4@Oct 3 2005, 12:52 PM

hhhmmm X8 riders what is the market price for a less than 1 year X8 that has run around 10k? i assumed that it should be range around 5-6 k right? It is FZ plate one.

 

Asking on behalf of my friend as he is thinking of selling his X8.

FZ plate can fetch around 5.5k max..

depends on the mileage too..

[firestorm_33]

Originally posted by sigg4@Oct 3 2005, 12:52 PM

hhhmmm X8 riders what is the market price for a less than 1 year X8 that has run around 10k? i assumed that it should be range around 5-6 k right? It is FZ plate one.

 

Asking on behalf of my friend as he is thinking of selling his X8.

Can ask your friend to contact me if he wants to sell? i looking for a x8 though not those very urgent type...

92745438 Thanks

[matchbox9]

just to share........

today my mileage clock 260km then then fuel low light lighted up. i read the past few pages of this tread and realised that most x8 rider can hit 300km on a full tank.

jus wondering why my bike fuel consumption rate is faster then wat most others x8 riders. Is this normal?

 

When the low fuel light lighted it, does it mean that it naturally goes into reserve?

today jus pump another 11 litres of shell98, going to monitor how much i can mileage i can clock this time.

[larlee]

X8ers Namelist

 

Name / Nic / Mobile / Stayin arnd

 

1. Rasid / disar / 97378487 / Pasir ris

2. Edison / matchbox9 / 96387456 / Geylang East

3. Larry / larlee / 97657445 / Buangkok

[larlee]

Originally posted by matchbox9@Oct 3 2005, 11:46 PM

just to share........

today my mileage clock 260km then then fuel low light lighted up. i read the past few pages of this tread and realised that most x8 rider can hit 300km on a full tank.

jus wondering why my bike fuel consumption rate is faster then wat most others x8 riders. Is this normal?

 

When the low fuel light lighted it, does it mean that it naturally goes into reserve?

today jus pump another 11 litres of shell98, going to monitor how much i can mileage i can clock this time.

Hi,

 

I think you have to read the manual. it clearly states the running in speed that you can travel. if i am not wrong, it says do not exceed 80km during the 1st 1000km.

 

travelling at 60 or below will cause ur temp to goes up and that will keep your coolent fan turning on all the time.

 

travelling at 60km on the E-way is dangerous in the 1st place even if u are at the leftmost lane. i dont like to stay behind a lorry or something that will block my vision. take it up to 80km and stick to the 2nd lane. if you need to overtake, it is ok to go up to 90km and then after overtake drop it back to 80km. Do it smoothly and gradually and not to ram it. Under hot weather, your temp will go up very fast at 50 - 60 km.

 

after you have run in your 1st 1000km, your FC should pick up. no worries on that. Have fun and enjoy your ride.

[xaviertan_78]

Hi all, I am also a x8 rider. If you guys knows of anyone wanna buy x8 tall wind shield, please let me know. cheers to all x8 riders...

[xaviertan_78]

Hi all, I am also a x8 rider. If you guys knows of anyone wanna buy x8 tall wind shield, please let me know. cheers to all x8 riders...

[busytiger]

X8ers Namelist

 

Name / Nic / Mobile / Stayin arnd

 

1. Rasid / disar / 97378487 / Pasir ris

2. Edison / matchbox9 / 96387456 / Geylang East

3. Larry / larlee / 97657445 / Buangkok

4. Melvin / busytiger / 97420602 / Punggol

[matchbox9]

Thanks larlee for the advice.

took the bike up to 80 km/hr today. However feel there is more vibration from the bike. izzit natural?

I read up manual, it actually says that during runnning, within the first 1000km do not exceed 80% of the maximum speed. I am confused.

Does that mean:

 

Our bike max speed 160 therefore run-in, dont travel above 160 x 80% = 128km/hr

or max speed 120km/hr, therefor 120 x 80% = 96 km/hr

 

???????

[sid]

Our bike max speed is abt 120+ km/h. I ever go 130+ km/h but its wind and slope assisted. So if u want to calculate should be 80% of 120km/h. But my advice juz stick it to below 80km/h but gradually raising it as more mileage u go then ur scoot wont b underpowered. Juz bear in mind the ppl at the scoot factory had whacked your scoot wen they test it

[scorpionX8]

Originally posted by busytiger@Oct 5 2005, 06:29 PM

X8ers Namelist

 

Name / Nic / Mobile / Stayin arnd

 

1. Rasid / disar / 97378487 / Pasir ris

2. Edison / matchbox9 / 96387456 / Geylang East

3. Larry / larlee / 97657445 / Buangkok

4. Melvin / busytiger / 97420602 / Punggol

yeong/scorpionx8/98201962/admiralty drive

[sid]

X8ers Namelist

 

Name / Nic / Mobile / Stayin arnd

 

1. Rasid / disar / 97378487 / Pasir ris

2. Edison / matchbox9 / 96387456 / Geylang East

3. Larry / larlee / 97657445 / Buangkok

4. Melvin / busytiger / 97420602 / Punggol

5. yeong/scorpionx8/98201962/admiralty drive

[matchbox9]

hi guys

Wats the tyres pressurefor our x8?? izzit the same as x9?

 

x9

Front 210

Rear 230 (with pillion 240-250)

 

Our x8 manual state:

Front 2.3 Bar

Rear 2.6 Bar

 

When i go to the Mobil station i donno how to convert in kpa so need some help here.

Thanks very much

[sid]

I've checked with Mr Yap from Piaggio Service Centre and he said its roughly 210 for front and 230 (240-250) for rear.

[matchbox9]

today fuel tank empty. 2nd time so far. trip meter shows only 260km. think i used up about 11 litres. is this normal? or there is something wrong with my riding style?

 

do u guys get 300km per trip then the fuel low signal light up?

my signal lighted up at 260km.