SBF Classic Vespa's Cafe 2009 / 2010

[Lucas]

Originally posted by Sharpey@Aug 15 2006, 09:24 AM

Erm... just in favour of a meeting... Don't have any ideas at the moment....

Which part of SG do you reside in? I'm living in the west... http://smilies.vidahost.com/contrib/dday/nervous.gif

[reddy]

Originally posted by planescape@Aug 14 2006, 05:31 PM

OUCH~

 

just got back from TA n 200 bucks poorer.

Indeed, as machine_k said, its those small little accessories n stuff take kinda adds up the costs....

 

Anyway a harrowing experience for a nooob like me last nite.

my scoot breaks down somewhere in Toa Payoh. Kick to gear 4 then engine dies.... this happens twice so i was like....

 

Then push to nearby carpark to check. And now, my front brake giving me problem.... from what i can see, the wiring sorta goes cranky n throttling will affect the brake (n vice-versa). Holy Crap~~!!

 

Then worst, the throttle got 'stuck' at maximum after i was twisting the throttle n pulling in the front brake. Imagine the "VROOOOM" it gives when u start the engine at neutral gear - maximum throttle think i woke up the whole neighbourhood! Then i quickly clutch in n the gear shifted to gear 1...... Thank goodness there's a grass patch in front of me..... Only crack my brake grip n number plate + a big bruise on myself

 

 

... .... Sheesh... ...

 

Called up TA to get bike-bulance to pick up my scoot this morning n spend 1/2 the afternoon at TA. Changed throttle, braking cables, got a carburettor cap n hose etc etc OMG~~ Looking at the sudden expenses, this month have to eat grass

 

sigh.... looking on the bright side, at least i din get stranded in the middle of the expressway escaped the whole incident with a big bruise n cuts.

 

Still, which biker had nvr fell b4?

the stuck throttle most probable due to the cable got stuck at the carburettor end.. happened to me before and when u think back abt the situation, its quite hilarious. glad ur ok! a new experience for u.

[reddy]

Originally posted by Lucas@Aug 15 2006, 08:35 AM

You can try AJ scooters. Despite some of the negative comments about the place, they still do a great job compared to their compeditors... Trust me, I'm one of their satisfied customers! http://smilies.vidahost.com/contrib/geno/vogel.gif

oh..but they take a long time to complete the work.. i used to prefer aj tho but not anymore.

[Black Rain]

Hi Fellas!

 

I ride a PX200 (front disc model). I have own a couple of other Vespas years back but I never experienced this problem before which I am going to mention now.

 

I am finding it very hard to engage my gears 1 through 4 when the engine is cold or even warmed up. It's like when I pull the clutch lever in to switch down the gears, the engine revs take sometime to go down and then I can switch the gears.

 

Any of the experts out there can comment?

 

Thanks!

[Sharpey]

888 posts your lucky day....

 

Changed the transmission oil recently? Could be an issue... Also, take of the headset cover and grease the crap out of the selector tube....

 

Lucas... I'm in AMK... Very central...

 

cephelix.... read the sticky "info on classic scoot"

 

 

Cheers.

[modstar]

Originally posted by Pentateuch@Aug 15 2006, 11:17 AM

Hi Fellas!

 

I ride a PX200 (front disc model). I have own a couple of other Vespas years back but I never experienced this problem before which I am going to mention now.

 

I am finding it very hard to engage my gears 1 through 4 when the engine is cold or even warmed up. It's like when I pull the clutch lever in to switch down the gears, the engine revs take sometime to go down and then I can switch the gears.

 

Any of the experts out there can comment?

 

Thanks!

hi there,

i ride the px200 ,same front discbrake model.heres an advise...you need to open the headset and lube everything ,i mean the cable selector,inside.

 

next you have to lube the underneath gear clutch cable

 

i dunnow why ..but every 2 weekends u have to do this.

 

i want to ask u this.

 

when u change from idle(neutral) to Gear 1, do u feel a recoil?as strong as a M-16 rifle recoil ..with a thud sound.it scares me and shocks the random girls who i tompang with.i hope ,like most life's questions, theres a fix for this.

 

thanks for your help.

[modstar]

Originally posted by Pentateuch@Aug 15 2006, 11:17 AM

Hi Fellas!

 

I ride a PX200 (front disc model). I have own a couple of other Vespas years back but I never experienced this problem before which I am going to mention now.

 

I am finding it very hard to engage my gears 1 through 4 when the engine is cold or even warmed up. It's like when I pull the clutch lever in to switch down the gears, the engine revs take sometime to go down and then I can switch the gears.

 

Any of the experts out there can comment?

 

Thanks!

hi there,

i ride the px200 ,same front discbrake model.heres an advise...you need to open the headset and lube everything ,i mean the cable selector,inside.

 

next you have to lube the underneath gear clutch cable

 

i dunnow why ..but every 2 weekends u have to do this.

 

i want to ask u this.

 

when u change from idle(neutral) to Gear 1, do u feel a recoil?as strong as a M-16 rifle recoil ..with a thud sound.it scares me and shocks the random girls who i tompang with.i hope ,like most life's questions, theres a fix for this.

 

thanks for your help.

[Sharpey]

There's always a clunk when you shift into first.... Quite normal... I reckon its less perceptible when you ever so slightly pop the revs when you do it... Not much now....

 

Cheers.

[rocket1]

Originally posted by Lucas@Aug 15 2006, 09:31 AM

Which part of SG do you reside in? I'm living in the west... http://smilies.vidahost.com/contrib/dday/nervous.gif

I'm keen for a vespa meetup

 

I stay central but am willing to ride =)

[Black Rain]

Originally posted by modstar@Aug 15 2006, 04:23 PM

hi there,

i ride the px200 ,same front discbrake model.heres an advise...you need to open the headset and lube everything ,i mean the cable selector,inside.

 

next you have to lube the underneath gear clutch cable

 

i dunnow why ..but every 2 weekends u have to do this.

 

i want to ask u this.

 

when u change from idle(neutral) to Gear 1, do u feel a recoil?as strong as a M-16 rifle recoil ..with a thud sound.it scares me and shocks the random girls who i tompang with.i hope ,like most life's questions, theres a fix for this.

 

thanks for your help.

Thanks for the advice but that's all been done (the greasing and lubing). And yes, I feel a recoil everytime. I was told that this model of PX, the clutch is from the Cosa model. The Cosa model behaves the same way.

 

Could it be that my clutch is due for a overhaul???

[Sharpey]

Hmmm

 

If anyone wants to sell their PX200 do let me know.... Am looking for a project scooter... price must be under 1k.....

 

Cheers.

[JbAtRaCeR]

Hmm guys,i have a question..I'm riding Cosa II,everytime when after it rains or after washing up my bike,my front brakes works dangerously...

 

 

It jammed the wheels eventhough i applied the brakes gently..there is no modulation..Is it normal or my front brake pads are expired?

[Sharpey]

Pentateuch... it might be your clutch... Your sytmptoms could be an indicator of other things though... (beyond my knowledge...)

 

When was your clutch last replaced?? If you don't know, chances are its time for some new plates... (make sure the new cork plates are soaked in gear oil(must be non-detergent oil) overnight first as this makes them bed in quicker and last longer...

[un-sith]

 

 

 

I have a HJC-FG3 (kelvar) Silver color helmet.

 

sisir approved for usage.

large size. (too big for me)

worn once.

bought @ $60 from chiong aik.

with vespa and italy patch attached.

 

hoping to deal @ $45.

 

do pm me if u r interested. Now sitting nicely in my storeroom.

 

here's 5 pics for the helmet. HJC - FG3 (Kelvar)

• pic 1
  
• pic 2
  
• pic 3
  
• pic 4
  
• pic 5
  

Comes with a bag and visor, something like this. pic of visor

 

[modstar]

Originally posted by JbAtRaCeR@Aug 15 2006, 07:23 PM

Hmm guys,i have a question..I'm riding Cosa II,everytime when after it rains or after washing up my bike,my front brakes works dangerously...

 

 

It jammed the wheels eventhough i applied the brakes gently..there is no modulation..Is it normal or my front brake pads are expired?

i used to ride the cosa before the px.

 

have u disabled the Cosa's front brake modulation.If i am not mistaken,this is computer-chip aided.i advise u to look into the manuals.

 

i still love my cosa and its still functional.problem is.... the brakes are all in trouble.very expensive to replace as its using a hydraulic system.thinking of changing to drum brakes.

[Black Rain]

Originally posted by Sharpey@Aug 16 2006, 09:28 AM

Pentateuch... it might be your clutch... Your sytmptoms could be an indicator of other things though... (beyond my knowledge...)

 

When was your clutch last replaced?? If you don't know, chances are its time for some new plates... (make sure the new cork plates are soaked in gear oil(must be non-detergent oil) overnight first as this makes them bed in quicker and last longer...

Hi Sharpey,

 

Thanks for your insight. I am the 2nd owner and I have had this bike for 6mths now. I guess you may be right. The bike just turn 6yrs old and so I guess it's time to go under the knife. Will let you guys know what the outcome is after surgery.

 

Blessings!

[JbAtRaCeR]

Originally posted by modstar@Aug 16 2006, 03:52 PM

i used to ride the cosa before the px.

 

have u disabled the Cosa's front brake modulation.If i am not mistaken,this is computer-chip aided.i advise u to look into the manuals.

 

i still love my cosa and its still functional.problem is.... the brakes are all in trouble.very expensive to replace as its using a hydraulic system.thinking of changing to drum brakes.

My front brakes not using hydraulic,got this bike from my GF's father,so i know nuts about it..heheh!!..

The brakes comes back normal after dragging my bike on first gear and gently applying my brakes for a few hundred meters.Hmm..Computer chip aided?..hmm..where is it located?...I've opened the meter housing to lube my brake,throttle,clutch and gear cable but no chip there.

[JbAtRaCeR]

Originally posted by modstar@Aug 16 2006, 03:52 PM

i used to ride the cosa before the px.

 

have u disabled the Cosa's front brake modulation.If i am not mistaken,this is computer-chip aided.i advise u to look into the manuals.

 

i still love my cosa and its still functional.problem is.... the brakes are all in trouble.very expensive to replace as its using a hydraulic system.thinking of changing to drum brakes.

My front brakes not using hydraulic,got this bike from my GF's father,so i know nuts about it..heheh!!..

The brakes comes back normal after dragging my bike on first gear and gently applying my brakes for a few hundred meters.Hmm..Computer chip aided?..hmm..where is it located?...I've opened the meter housing to lube my brake,throttle,clutch and gear cable but no chip there.

[planescape]

Hmm a classic meet will be fine... Haha

 

When you guys prefer? Weekday evenings? Or weekends? I'm more for weekday evenings but of course, if consensus for the weekends, i'll follow majority

[Lucas]

Originally posted by reddy@Aug 15 2006, 11:09 AM

oh..but they take a long time to complete the work.. i used to prefer aj tho but not anymore.

Good things come to those who wait... http://smilies.vidahost.com/contrib/edoom/toilet_claw.gif

[Sharpey]

Modstar... why would you want to change to drum brakes?? They're so ineffective compared to the disc (which if looked after shouldn't cost you)... If you do decide to change... I'll buy the forks from you :-)

[Sharpey]

as for a classic meetup... anytime's good for me... evenings preferred.

 

Cheers....

 

Have ideas for a good place to ride to....

 

Anyone know of the "Sunset Bar & Grill"?? its located within Seltar Camp (beside seletar airport) and is super pretty and oldey worldey.... I know its a bit far for some... but let's be real... Our island home isn't that big

 

The grill sells killer buffalo wings (scale goes from 1-12... and I'll give 5 bucks to anyone who can eat level 5 and up without crying ) and other fried western stuff... btw.

[planescape]

sunset bar n grill @ seletar camp there... thats darn 'rural' (aka 'ulu') but sounds cool.

 

Old-world charm eh..... hahaha buffalo wings... yummy yoo

 

when? everyone dun mind going there? a tad far yeah but hey, y not? LOL i dun mind going

 

[machine k]

seletar camp? i nv see much food inside there...i usually go thru the camp to get to the yishun dam..hahaha

 

outside seletar camp at jalan kayu...there's a jerry's bbq & grill

they oso serve buffalo wings (which are DAMN spicy too)

[Sharpey]

I know of Jerry's.... not bad. The great thing about the one at Seletar camp is that it's quite an adventure to get there... Its about the journey, not the destination...

 

 

But hey... I'm easy.... Any more suggestions?