SBF Classic Vespa's Cafe 2009 / 2010

[QuietStorm]

For 800 you'll get a scoot (PX, LML or Dan Motor Piaggio)in need of TLC.... I.e. you're going to have to spend about 1k getting it running and looking good...

 

Then factor in that the on the road price includes insurance and tax also... so dep on your age your on the road price might be 1200...

 

The Italian PX's obvioulsy have a bit more style than the indian LML's and the Indonesian Dan Motor's.... They should also have fewer mechanical woes and eventually (with a lick of paint) command higher resale...

 

So basically look for an Italian PX.... You'll be very lucky to find a Discbrake PX (FR plate onward) for $800... but it is possible... Ewty managed to get one for $600!!!

 

icic... but usually where can find these scoots? i know of TA, Hendra, Ah Joo... guess these are the big players rite?

[Sharpey]

Singapore is full of Vespas... they are everywhere..

 

Check the papers... uncles often sell via the paper... otherwise, the shops you mentioned a good place to start looking... Also try kallang area eg TaiHin...

[machine k]

sbf itself is a good place to look for bikes

 

yeah~ i finally reappear here

[catmilk]

Guys, Im interested in getting a '77 made Vespa.

However, Im not sure if the engine is gonna give me problems after purchase.

The worst is I have to pay loads of maintainence cost.

Can someone give me some advice?

[Wildswans]

You might wanna send the bike for a check up first

[Wildswans]

IF not can check all the net classified pages too.

[Sharpey]

Unless the seller knows the history of the scoot and when it last had an engine rebuild etc its a LOTTERY.... You may get lucky... you may get a lemon....

 

Is this your first Scoot?

 

Really, if it is... don't buy a '77... get a newer PX that you can learn the ropes on first... then when you know how to judge Sprints/Supers by yourself... buy one...

 

Check the wiki

 

http://www.vesporeanfaq.wikispaces.com

[etwy]

catmilk born in 1977?

[catmilk]

Thanks guys.

I juz saw a '92 PX too, the mechanic will do an overhaul upon purchase, will the scoot be safe as well?

[Sharpey]

Um... How can we say whether or not it will be safe????

 

Where are you buying it from??

 

What will the overhaul include???

 

Don't commit to a purchase before you find out what exactly this overhaul will include...

 

How much does the seller want for it?

[catmilk]

Im buying from a motordiam in Bt Merah

The overhaul is an engine overhaul.

[catmilk]

Btw, it cost 2.4k with new paint.

[Sharpey]

What will be changed in the Engine overhaul?

 

What type of new paint? (a paint job can cost as little as $200)

 

A 92PX given a genuinely full rebuild (new seals, bearings, shiftcross etc) and new paint of $300 quality shouldn't cost more than 2k...

A full rebuild will usually cost less than $400 (including parts & labour)...

 

That means the base bike price without paint and rebuild is in the region of 1800... which is too much for an unrestored 92PX...

 

Can you back out of this deal? I would suggest you don't rush into getting a new paintjob and engine rebuild until you know the market and how much things cost (unless you don't mind paying extra for your ignorance...)

 

No offence here... but I wouldn't pay more than 1.6k for the bike you're willing to pay 2.4k for!

 

Take your time... there are plenty of scoots around, and plenty of better deals than that...

[catmilk]

Thanks alot dude!

I have not buy yet, still lookin around the shops island wide as well as gilera runners from used bikes forum.

[Sharpey]

No worries... take your time...

 

Advice is just a click away... so no worries...

[scooterkid]

Hi!!!

It'z been a long time!!!

Last logged in monthz ago.

Got my license!!!

Riding dad's green PX150 now.

Didn't realize that the AJ Scooterz chatroom wuz clozed down.

Even the website!!!

Club'z clozed as well?

Cheerz!!!

[Sharpey]

Hi scooterkid... congrats on the license and the scoot... I can still remember how cool it felt to be able to traverse singapore on 2 wheels for the first time

[Wildswans]

Congrats on 1 more vespa rider...

[fluffpuff]

Hi!!!

It'z been a long time!!!

Last logged in monthz ago.

Got my license!!!

Riding dad's green PX150 now.

Didn't realize that the AJ Scooterz chatroom wuz clozed down.

Even the website!!!

Club'z clozed as well?

Cheerz!!!

 

 

congrats on the licence and vespa. the aj scooters club is still very much active

[vigano]

another scooter lad is on the road .. congrats scooterkid

[apachezulu]

Ermmm...I just passed my 2A this morning...anyone interested to buy my Excel for $800? Win one , lose one? Heee!

[narcx]

hey Sharpey, ive got a question, what do you use to coat paint to give it a gloss? what kind of lacquer?

[Sharpey]

I.e what kind of laquer can you use to DIY??

 

I really have no idea...

 

I think ewty might know....

[etwy]

I just hand over a tin of laquer / clear coat to Tai Hin that cost $100+ per litre. For my scoot (0.5litre)

 

DIY - unless I'm a pro.

[Zaeight]

hi there guys..im currently riding vespa px150..as in my avatar..but the thing is i find it becoming more slower wen on rd sometimes trucks do overtake mine but sometimes i do overtake them..as far my frens told me change e carb into a 24/24 n alloy block..besides that wat other factors that cause this thing..do i need to change anyting??