SBF Classic Vespa's Cafe 2009 / 2010

[Kuro_Tenshi]

wat about tyre pressure and engine oil?

 

Btw, that bike aint made for high speed

[Zaeight]

engine oil i change once a mth...tyre pressure i tink abt 32 psi front n back..

 

ouh issit tis bike is not for higher speed??i jus need some help..thnks anw..

[Sharpey]

ok don't want to sound all catty... but next time you have a vespa q... post in the classic vespa cafe... that's why it's there!

 

To your problem,

 

Need more info...

 

When was the last time you serviced your scoot?

Meaning, when was the exhaust last decarbonised?

When were the piston and piston last decarbonised?

When was the carb last cleaned?

When was the last time you changed your spark plug?

 

All the above will make you go slower than normal if not looked after...

 

Do you really need to put a new kit and a carb on the scoot? How fast do you want to go?

 

At most I'd suggest a new piston.... like $60-80 ...

 

Hope this helps you....

[Sharpey]

Your tyre pressure is too high...

 

for single riding... it should be more like 18psi front 26psi rear... increase upto 30rear with passenger... Front should always be low....

 

You can expect a well maintained px150 to do 90kmh

[Zaeight]

ok don't want to sound all catty... but next time you have a vespa q... post in the classic vespa cafe... that's why it's there!

 

To your problem,

 

Need more info...

 

When was the last time you serviced your scoot?

Meaning, when was the exhaust last decarbonised?

When were the piston and piston last decarbonised?

When was the carb last cleaned?

When was the last time you changed your spark plug?

 

All the above will make you go slower than normal if not looked after...

 

Do you really need to put a new kit and a carb on the scoot? How fast do you want to go?

 

At most I'd suggest a new piston.... like $60-80 ...

 

Hope this helps you....

 

 

hmm i tink it has been mths since i last decarbonised..if i decarbonised wat is the diff i will feel?hmm mayb ard 90 to 100..my fren told me my ride was onli ard 60 to 70 onli..hmm anw thanks..wanna overhaul but lack of cash haha..

[Kuro_Tenshi]

i dunno about vespa.

 

but for my scoot, i pump 33psi front and 36psi rear. minimum contact with road meaning better FC and such i think. quite unstable on the straight though.

 

bro, vespa is made for transport. not for high speed. the old models are not like the new ones. i believe the new ones are made more heavy and aerodynamic. plus they are using the same engine as the runner.(i believe so, they all sounds the same.)

 

last but not least, i'm not a vespa rider. guess i wont be of help. ask the seniors in the vespa thread.

 

P.S. the old manual vespa is a good bike to learn wheelie. if you know what i mean

[Zaeight]

i dunno about vespa.

 

but for my scoot, i pump 33psi front and 36psi rear. minimum contact with road meaning better FC and such i think. quite unstable on the straight though.

 

bro, vespa is made for transport. not for high speed. the old models are not like the new ones. i believe the new ones are made more heavy and aerodynamic. plus they are using the same engine as the runner.(i believe so, they all sounds the same.)

 

last but not least, i'm not a vespa rider. guess i wont be of help. ask the seniors in the vespa thread.

 

P.S. the old manual vespa is a good bike to learn wheelie. if you know what i mean

 

 

thanks 4 e tips..i noe it is for transport..but i sometimes need to catch wit e time tts y..anw thnks again...

[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??

[Sharpey]

Welcome Zaeight

 

You will definitely feel a difference if you decarbonise your exhaust and your topend (piston and cylinder head).... This should cost you little.... in fact you can DIY this if you have the confidence... (search for help on http://www.vespamaintenance.com and http://www.scooterhelp.com)...

 

If a shop does the work expect to spend about 40 on a service (carb clean, and topend clean and new plug)... and about $30 having your exhaust decarbonised...

 

Like you say, if cash is low... definitely do these things first before you consider spending money on a kit and a bigger carb...

 

Good luck

[Zaeight]

hmm ohk thanks i will do tat..thnks..if i feel the diff i will tell ya..

[Sharpey]

Cool...

 

 

Hey Gremlin Loh.... I think I saw your Chetak at Tong aik... white and blue? If so, those badges really look cool...

[azahoneystar]

Hello everyone~ It's been quite a long time... Busy with work ah... Welcome new Vesporeans~

[Sharpey]

Busy working on my scoot!

 

The ET8 fork conversion is now in progress....

 

The fork is in... the fender, well that's going to take some time! Hopefully this chap that Yusri knows in JB will have some ideas about how to mount a px fender on an et fork....

 

The DC conversion is done... I now have much better electrics... "I many happy :)"

[machine k]

hmm~ show us the finished piece of work man...will be interesting to see

[Sharpey]

Here's a couple of pics...

 

http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/6744/p1000985ub3.jpg

 

http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/9445/p1000989qq1.jpg

 

Fun Fun Fun....

[classicsin_82]

Been looking for a Sprint for some time aldy.

Wanted to get AQ plate and below.

Dun mind if its unrestored, as long as the engine is in good condition.

Willing to pay hard cash.

Went to Tong Aik but currently they dun have any classic vespa.

 

Anyone willing to sell?

Contact me at 98004408

email: [email protected]

[Silas]

GUYS!!! please view this thread.

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=164477

 

i need help on something and hope anyone out there can help me. thanks. (:

[Sharpey]

Ok... replied to your post Silas...

 

Try not to rush into a purchase...

 

oh and read the wiki

 

http://www.vesporeanfaq.wikispaces.com

[gremlin_loh]

yup thats my scoot james. could not come into the forum because i do not have an internet ac here. oh ya the badges rock! took about 3weeks to arrive from seattle. Mr Chong told me that "the" crazy white guy always try to mod the impossible but hey, u did it. SALUTE!

[duckedee]

hi peeps. if lets say i buy a otw to scape PX150 from motor shops for about 800. how much will the insurance be? i'm 18 years old. first bike. if i do restorations, painting and all estimated how much will it be? cause i must start saving. (:

[Sharpey]

Mod The Impossible... that's a great line.... Yeah, I'm quite certain Chong thinks I'm Mad

 

 

Duckdee... what does otw to scape mean... do you mean on the way to scrap? ie. a really beatup scoot?

 

Depending on what 'restoration' you want... i'd budget up to 2k... so total cost for bike 2.8k... insurance about $500 (prices are going up I hear)...

 

 

Really suggest that you restore slowly... as a new rider it is inevitable that your shiny new paint will get scratched...

[blink4u]

hi guys wanna ask am selling my bike but no buyers yet.. Planning to push to shop any shop you guys suggest?

[duckedee]

oh ya.. and also, if lets say helmet without the psb sticker, will it be approve to be wore on the road?

[Sharpey]

blink4u, have you tried to sell on here?

 

What scoot is it? How much do you want for it? etc....

 

 

Duckdee the short answer is no.

[etwy]

hi guys wanna ask am selling my bike but no buyers yet.. Planning to push to shop any shop you guys suggest?

 

YOU serious?! Let me know how much the shops gonna buy from you.