SBF Classic Vespa's Cafe 2009 / 2010

[Mark C.]

Hi weenies, welcome to the house of scooters.

Maybe you can try post it here(click on the link): Classic Vespa's discussion , a friendly group there might be able to give you pointer.

[machine k]

just wondering...

 

there's the SBF X8 Cafe, SBF X9 Cafe, SBF vespaNet Cafe GT200 / ET8 / PX/LX, SBF Silverwing Cafe, SBF Tmax Cafe, SBF Tmax Cafe, SBF Joyride Cafe, SBF Burgs Cafe, SBF Runners Cafe, SBF Aprilias Cafe, SBF ET8 Cafe, etc

 

you get the idea...

 

all the scooters got CAFE... why are we only Classic Vespa's discussion? haha.. can we have a cafe too? we also want to chat anything/everything about classic, not just "modifications and how to..."

 

haha, wait moderator kick me out. i'm JUST wondering lah

[Mark C.]

Originally posted by machine k@Sep 27 2006, 12:42 PM

just wondering...

 

there's the SBF X8 Cafe, SBF X9 Cafe, SBF vespaNet Cafe GT200 / ET8 / PX/LX, SBF Silverwing Cafe, SBF Tmax Cafe, SBF Tmax Cafe, SBF Joyride Cafe, SBF Burgs Cafe, SBF Runners Cafe, SBF Aprilias Cafe, SBF ET8 Cafe, etc

 

you get the idea...

 

all the scooters got CAFE... why are we only Classic Vespa's discussion? haha.. can we have a cafe too? we also want to chat anything/everything about classic, not just "modifications and how to..."

 

haha, wait moderator kick me out. i'm JUST wondering lah

hahahaha.......i can altered the topic title, so wat u guys think is appropreate, give some ideas tat you all agree upon, than i change it again.

Not sure wat other 'moderator' will do, but for me....

As long as all of us here are of good intention, uphold the 'bikers' name and help 1 another, i think tats good enough.

[machine k]

Mark C.>> wah, so fast action taken. Upz for u! haha

[marciano]

cool! we have our own cafe. nice. i seldom go to other thread. i'm always at this thread. so it's kinda cool that this thread now has it's own label. btw, i'm kinda noob wit forums. how do u guys put up pics under ur name?

 

ps: riders be careful when there's pillion. my sis just met an accident with her bf. so ride carefully. it's better 2 accident alone rather than both. but it's best not to have accidents...

[rae07]

wow wow....classic cafe! nice 'upgrade'! from 'forum' to 'discussion' to 'cafe'...this thread came long way eh?

 

marciano>> first host up picture @ some site. copy the link of the picture ie"http://www.XXX.com/abc.jpg".

next under signature, click on "img" icon. u should see . paste link behind it. then click on 'img' icon again to close the tag. u'll see [./img] behind ur link.

 

anyway hope ur sis and her bf's alright. ride safe guys!

[hansray]

Originally posted by weenies@Sep 26 2006, 11:56 PM

heyy.. ive been trying to find a classic vespa.. but all my efforts are all in vain..

is there other places where i can find them beside going to ah joo or tong aik?

 

how much does a sprint or a super usually cost?

 

can someone help me? cos im jus a newbie in here : P

Hi weenies, welcome to Classics Vespa world...there's some Vespa for sale here on the classifieds or maybe you can try Ah Kau shop (Behind Spore Post Paya lebar). Wif regards to the cost of sprint or super, it depends whether you want the real vintage sprint/super body fully restored that can cost from $3000 - $ 5000++ or normal PX mod up into a sprint/super...(roughly can cough up to $2000++)

 

Cheerss!

[rae07]

Hey guys...any of you gonna go for the VCS outing next sat?

[marciano]

thanks rae for the tips.

 

btw, i printed out the wiring diagram and i already have the tools i need to start up my experiment. but the problem is, when i wanna buy the wires, i'm not too sure which to buy. help anyone?

[alsacehendon]

perhaps you can give more details on which bike and model year you riding and roughly when the jerking happen (as in under what circumstance).

 

that should catch the attention of fellow riders that are riding the same bike to come to your assistance.

 

good luck

 

I'm riding a Vespa Exclusive II. similar to PX. it jerks/pulls back when i'm travelling at higher speeds. It seems to be piston seizure. I have added 2T oil and there seems to be no further problems.

[planescape]

Originally posted by rae07@Sep 30 2006, 01:13 AM

Hey guys...any of you gonna go for the VCS outing next sat?

yeah, i guess i will join them. Wanna see how's yishun dam looks like bah. LOL

[machine k]

yeah, i should be going too... if rae n planescape go, that is...

 

anyone else joining the crowd?

[Mark C.]

glad to hear it.

Ride safe my fren.

[un-sith]

October VCS Outing I - Yishun Dam & Jalan Kayu (updated as at 30/09/2006 - 130pm)

 

Date :: 7th October 2006

 

Time :: 8pm (subject to change)

 

Venue :: Kallang KFC Restaurant (Map)

 

Move off :: 9pm

 

Purpose :: Rounding to Yishun Dam (Map) + Jalan Kayu for Makan

 

Details :: This will be our first official makan trip as VCS. So do join as for a night of fun! It will be a 20mins cruising from KKFC to Yishun Dam. We'll hang out at the dam for a while before heading to nearby jalan kayu for some nice food! Most importantly, you'll get to know new members of the club.

 

 

Attending

 

01) un-sith

02) deepbluey

03) bearyprecious

04) MooN_StaR

05) kennyatemyburger

06) endlicheri

07) novi03

08) Shirl (will be waiting at dam then go Jln Kayu 2gether)

09) roadster

10) edngo

11) brown

12) planescape [ hope to see ur gang there =) ]

13) machinek [ hope to see ur gang there =) ]

14) rae07 [ hope to see ur gang there =) ]

 

Pending

 

01) leonids

02) brinsley

03) nite/yappy

04) cerealz

05) vigano

06) ashenZ/drey (un-sith: gotta pass u ur tees)

07) malcolm

08) makkasu

09) Gavin Goh

[machine k]

haha how come we got gang one?

[alsacehendon]

Hi guys, got my list of mods to do.

 

Vespa Mods

=============

Spray rusted parts/remove rusted parts

Change tyres

Chrome brakes/linings

Silver vespa words on the side

Back spare wheel chrome housing

Vintage helmets x 2

Change red grips for throttle

Leg stand for pillion

Emblems at the front tyre guard

Change horn

Red leather seats

Re-Spray white bike as white/polish till white as new.

 

 

Any suggestions/comments?

 

Would anyone be so kind to tell me the estimate cost of such modifications and if they're worth it to modify?

 

Also, I'd like to ask if the tyres are really worth changing, because they still have grips. My friend suggested I change them because he felt that 'brandless' tyres aren't safe for riding. But he rides a 1000cc bike so I'm not sure if he knows about Vespas.

[alsacehendon]

Vespa Mods

=============

Spray rusted parts/remove rusted parts

Change tyres

Chrome brakes/linings

Silver vespa words on the side

Back spare wheel chrome housing

Vintage helmets x 2

Change red grips for throttle

Leg stand for pillion

Emblems at the front tyre guard

Change horn

Red leather seats

Re-Spray white bike as white/polish till white as new.

 

 

Any suggestions/comments?

 

Would anyone be so kind to tell me the estimate cost of such modifications and if they're worth it to modify?

 

Also, I'd like to ask if the tyres are really worth changing, because they still have grips. My friend suggested I change them because he felt that 'brandless' tyres aren't safe for riding. But he rides a 1000cc bike so I'm not sure if he knows about Vespas.

[hippo0]

hello ppl... still rem mi..hahhaa so long since i last post

army life too busy.. not even have time to wash my wife..

hope everyone doing fine..

[machine k]

yoz hippo0 how's army ah? finished ur 2wks of confinement? welcome back to main island of Singapore. haha. enjoy ur wkend leh

[un-sith]

Vespa Mods

=============

Spray rusted parts/remove rusted parts

Change tyres

Chrome brakes/linings

Silver vespa words on the side

Back spare wheel chrome housing

Vintage helmets x 2

Change red grips for throttle

Leg stand for pillion

Emblems at the front tyre guard

Change horn

Red leather seats

Re-Spray white bike as white/polish till white as new.

 

 

Any suggestions/comments?

 

Would anyone be so kind to tell me the estimate cost of such modifications and if they're worth it to modify?

 

Also, I'd like to ask if the tyres are really worth changing, because they still have grips. My friend suggested I change them because he felt that 'brandless' tyres aren't safe for riding. But he rides a 1000cc bike so I'm not sure if he knows about Vespas. :-/

 

Hmm, this is roughly what i can remember... heh..

 

Spray rusted parts/remove rusted partsThis will be inclusive of the paint job that u paid

Change tyres $40 per tyre - try get bridgestone battlax, labour $10-$15

Chrome brakes/linings eh, not sure wat is this, heh.

Silver vespa words on the side $10

Back spare wheel chrome housing$100 with installation

Vintage helmets x 2$35 per helmet

Change red grips for throttle$15 a pair

Leg stand for pillion$50

Emblems at the front tyre guard$15

Change horn$25 with labour

Red leather seats$80

Re-Spray white bike as white/polish till white as new.$300 1 color $350 2 colors

 

As vintage tyres does not cost as much, its advisable to change. I'll recommend battlax bridgestone. I changed mine from no brand to taht, and its a VERY good investment. Esp for bikes. Do Let ur tyres run a day or 2 to make it season b4 u hit fast again.

 

ch33rs

[alsacehendon]

Hmm. everything seems in line except for

 

-does the price and installation of back wheel chrome housing include a new tyre? i'd like it red.

 

-i'd like to change my horn to a mercedes horn. the red ones. i've had enough of cars cutting into my lane without due care. how much is it?

 

 

This is the full list of modifications that will make me broke.

 

Vespa Mods

 

Phase 1

1. Rain shoe cover

2. Polish bike

3. Fix speedometer/odometer

4. Spray rusted parts/remove rust(+manifold/exhaust) This will be inclusive of the paint job that u paid

5. Wash carb

6. Wash air filter

7. Fix the clutch noise

8. IU cover – white/red

 

Phase 1.5

9. Red gloves

10. Fix throttle, change red grips $15 a pair

11. Chrome/red linings

12. Red leather seats, Logo/words on seat. $80

13. Stickers?

14. Fix front/back brake free play. Change efficient brakes/check brake cables, Chrome brakes/other designs

15. Change horn $25 with labour

16. Carpet/red rubber the ground mat

17. Silver Vespa words on the side $10

18. Leg stand for pillion $50

 

Phase 2

1. Back spare wheel chrome housing $100 with installation

2. Vintage helmets x 2 $35 per helmet

 

Phase 3

1. Emblems in front $15

2. Spray bike .$300 1 color $350 2 colors

3. Change tyres $40 per tyre - try get bridgestone battlax, labour $10-$15

[un-sith]

Originally posted by alsacehendon@Oct 1 2006, 09:47 PM

Hmm. everything seems in line except for

 

-does the price and installation of back wheel chrome housing include a new tyre? i'd like it red.

 

-i'd like to change my horn to a mercedes horn. the red ones. i've had enough of cars cutting into my lane without due care. how much is it?

 

 

This is the full list of modifications that will make me broke.

 

Vespa Mods

 

Phase 1

1. Rain shoe cover

2. Polish bike

3. Fix speedometer/odometer

4. Spray rusted parts/remove rust(+manifold/exhaust) This will be inclusive of the paint job that u paid

5. Wash carb

6. Wash air filter

7. Fix the clutch noise

8. IU cover – white/red

 

Phase 1.5

9. Red gloves

10. Fix throttle, change red grips $15 a pair

11. Chrome/red linings

12. Red leather seats, Logo/words on seat. $80

13. Stickers?

14. Fix front/back brake free play. Change efficient brakes/check brake cables, Chrome brakes/other designs

15. Change horn $25 with labour

16. Carpet/red rubber the ground mat

17. Silver Vespa words on the side $10

18. Leg stand for pillion $50

 

Phase 2

1. Back spare wheel chrome housing $100 with installation

2. Vintage helmets x 2 $35 per helmet

 

Phase 3

1. Emblems in front $15

2. Spray bike .$300 1 color $350 2 colors

3. Change tyres $40 per tyre - try get bridgestone battlax, labour $10-$15

The rear wheel rack does not come with a tyre, heh...

U need not have a tyre though. U can either not place any tyre or place it at ur leg shield area.

 

The rack is pretty useful for me, whereby i put my bag and laptop behind. heh.

 

As for the horn, i guess u r refering to hella or stebel horns. They shd be roughly $20 and above with out installation.

 

However do take note of 2 things.

 

1) the voltage and amp of the horn. Classic has 12v, and most horns are 12v, but the amp are different. Incompatible amp will cause fuse to blow, battery to be weaken fast, or damaging of the wires.

 

2) air horns are illegal in singapore. So do see if the packaging says air horn or etc. heh.

 

2 cents

[s95]

Hi Guys,

 

I want to buy an old vespa or a done up one. If any please let me know but I prefer to do it myself. Also if you guys are gathering for kopi I would like to join, anytime soon, but I dont own a bike now.

 

 

thanks. SMS me at 98695172

[machine k]

how old is ur old? any specific models u lookin for?

sprint? super? px?

 

i'm sure there are some owners looking to sell their precious away =)

[s95]

Hi Machine K,

 

frankly I know little about Vespa and I was hoping to make one vintage look. so actually to me at this point of time no difference what model it is.