SBF Classic Vespa's Cafe 2009 / 2010

[machine k]

hmm.. then i suggest u don't get too excited about getting ur ride... read more on the models that are available in Singapore and the problems that you may encounter. A lot of people get very excited after getting their licence and just jump on any offer that comes along. might regret later.

 

Look thru other riders' experience to get a good gauge of what you really want. Familiarise urself with the mechanics and technicalities of the Vespa before you commit. Seriously, no rush.

 

U may end up paying more than you should for it

[s95]

Hi Machine K, thanks for the note. So when you guys gathering?

[machine k]

welcome s95, having a gathering on oct 7, wanna come along? can tell u more about classic vespa =)

[un-sith]

October VCS Outing I - Yishun Dam & Jalan Kayu (updated as at 03/10/2006 - 600pm)

 

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

 

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

10) Gavin Ang

11) bird (might show up at dam)

12) kat

13) Kunio

[s95]

Machine K, I would like to go but no bike can go?

[RuL400]

 

hi all, i got a rare brand new jockey vespa helmet for sale.

really look more classic on ur vespa, its a hard solid helmet.

got a limited stock only, can view n try.

call me 81809105 for more info, price: $85.

 

sorry, picture will update soon

[Sharpey]

Hello there Alsacehendon...

 

So many questions!

 

Many of these can be answered by doing research.

Read http://www.vespamaintenance.com and http://www.scooterhelp.com

 

Also start following http://www.scooterbbs.com

 

 

 

In brief I can help answer the following....

 

 

1) How do I know mine's a stock engine? Mine is a Vespa Exclusive II 150cc. I always pump 98 cos I was recommended by Ah joo to do Shell/Caltex and 98.

 

Well, it might be hard for you to see what is different... ask a mechanic. You only need 98 octane if you have an alloy block (malossi/polini(iron)/pinasco brand cylinder)

If it is stock, you're wasting your money on petrol, and running hotter due to the increased effort required to ignite the high octane fuel....

 

3) What's dino oil?

 

Dino oil = Natural Oil (Dinosaur Oil).... Just a jokey name.... You should be running fully sythetic... it will do wonders as far as preveting a seizure (piston jam) in your engine as the higher quality means it can withstand much higher temps than normal or semi-synth 2T oil.... In short, it will give you a safety barrier... It is also better for your engine (burns cleaner - so less build up of carbon) and is better for the environment (but not much better.... 2Strokes are terrbile polluters...)

 

Semi-synth and Fully synth sometimes don't like mixing (if you pre-mix... i.e. put the oil straight into the fuel tank... this is less of a problem...) If you use the autolube (i.e. you put oil into the oil hole) then wait until you see the white bubble appear in the sight glass (the piece of plastic that pops out of your frame under the fuel lever) and then put the new oil in...

 

 

6) How do I check my jetting? What's that? What does it mean when I'm running too lean and how much does changing to a bigger main jet cost? Where is the main jet located?

 

 

Carburration is a wicked devil evil science which has driven many insane.... but you should know about it anyway.... http://www.vespamaintenance.com has a good run through....

 

put simply

 

Lean = Hot = piston jam

Rich = poor performance, high fuel consumption & lots of carbon build up....

 

Rich is better than Lean.

Aim to be slightly rich....

 

 

Hope this helps you...

[machine k]

glad to see u r back posting again Sharpey..heh...the lack of experts' opinions here

 

been busy lately?

 

planning to join the outing on 7 oct?

[Sharpey]

Hey Machine K

 

Have been Camping in Perth for the last 10 days... Great times....

 

Saw 1 lonely vespa amongst a crowd of Harleys.... Funny sight!

 

 

I'll be coming on the 7th... no worries....

 

Pity that since I've returned that damn HAZE is back.,... GRRrrrr

 

Ride safe all....

[machine k]

haha.. glad u had ur break there, must have been great =)

 

yeah, the haze is getting worse by the day, i couldn't see the other side of the upper seletar reservoir when i rode past there today! ok..it was a bit exaggerated, but the situation is bad man...

[planescape]

Originally posted by s95@Oct 4 2006, 01:18 AM

Machine K, I would like to go but no bike can go?

of course u can come... LOL me! i also attend the bike gatehrings months b4 i got my bike license u noe

 

To make it easier, u can always be at Jalan Kayu area to await our arrival... haha. see the few of us classic Vespa riders just feel free to approach any of us!

 

We r friendly ppl

[machine k]

heh, i pm him liao, u expect him to stand at jln kayu to wait for us to pick him up? hahaha

 

like that tekan him

[dark angel]

Hi..i'm a new scooter rider...but i think you can check out Aj Scooters of Singapore. They've helped me with my vespa and answered many of my questions and especially during my maiden ride with them at the TAA Charity Ride.

[un-sith]

October VCS Outing I - Yishun Dam & Jalan Kayu (updated as at 06/10/2006 - 800pm)

 

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 [@dam]

13) machinek [@dam]

14) rae07 [@dam]

15) leonids

16) kat

17) Cheu

18) sharpey

 

Pending

 

01) maxxmaddness

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

10) Gavin Ang

11) bird (@dam)

12) Kunio

[alsacehendon]

New problem again.

 

My engine will die the moment I slow to a halt unless I clutch in and rev it constantly.

 

Just now on the expressway, feeling a bit stupid and experimental, I pulled the clutch in on gear 4 and let it go. I jerked forward and I hope that didn't cause anything? My throttle was probably on throughout the whole thing.

 

Yeah, stupid I know, but I know better now.

[machine k]

i think it might be your idling is too low, try to turn it up...

 

don't clutch in at high speeds, 'cause if you were to accidently let go of the clutch suddenly, or worse, down gear, the amount of engine brake will be very strong, you may be thrown forward or lose control of vehicle.

 

=)

ride safe everyone~

[un-sith]

Might be ur rear brake pedal. check ur rear brake. Might be loose and affecting ur halting.

[alsacehendon]

How do I check my idling? there's a round button that I can pull that's below the open/reserve tank switch, but it seems loose. do i pull it out or in? is that the idling?

 

 

how would my rear brake pedal cause my engine to die, un-sith?

[alsacehendon]

Turns out my carb was dirty. got it air blown for free at ah joo's.

[maz]

wanna gather some inputs from u guys. This is regarding the suspension system of the vespa.

 

Other then bitubo, wat other aftermarket adjustable rear suspension that is available and doesnt cost as much as bitubo.

 

Any of u know for the classic fork (three legged) wat other suspension can be use. those that are available now are a tad too soft and the fork tend to dive under hard braking or uneven surface. stability during cornering is also suspectable. Anyone has done the front suspension using any shock meant for other bikes? the front suspension is giving me a headache. always go soft in a very short period.

 

i have been searching high and low for this. but so far nothing has come up. next best rear shock i know of is sebac. any comment on it..

[un-sith]

Thanks to the classic gang who turned out yesterday! cheers to u guys!

To Rae07, Machine K, Planescape, Vibe and endgo. THANKX.

 

Hope u guys enjoyed the outing.

[btw, wat time u guys left JK? ehe]

[un-sith]

http://www.vespaclub.sg/images/d1.jpg

 

http://www.vespaclub.sg/images/d2.jpg

 

http://www.vespaclub.sg/images/d3.jpg

 

http://www.vespaclub.sg/images/d4.jpg

 

http://www.vespaclub.sg/images/d5.jpg

[un-sith]

Attendance

 

01) un-sith (myself)

02) roadster (gotta go early, something on. left @ kallang)

03) deepbluey (from coke bike to convertible car @ dam, carpark recce team leader)

04) novi (carpark recce team member 1 + temp prata staff. hehe)

05) beary (New GT owner, running done in a week. "Sponsored by adidas")

06) precious (the only Red ET8 in singapore? If not the newest! carpark member no 2)

07) endlicheri (Only Plum color lx @ dam. Carpark member no 3)

08) kennyatemyburger (arrived @ dam when we wanna move off. But its always better late then never!)

09) moon star (THE ONLY! pink et8! out from the oven!)

10) nite (The only vesporean who hav tried gt200, lx150, liberty, x8, runner and etc)

11) prozzie (my pillion for the night, haha. GT-owner to be soon!)

12) makkasu (our first navy blue GT for vcs, new vcs member)

13) kat (coca cola bike no. 2 with bluey!)

14) maxxmadness (still running after 5 months!! Cos he got fazer! haha, new vcs member)

15) cheu (good-to-go always!, new vcs member)

16) brinsley (first time meeting u. Nice horn cover!)

17) dave (the only et8 125cc in singapore? nice)

18) rae07 (diy one of a kind paintjob, woot!)

19) machinek (wanna T-loan a mirror from vibe? haa)

20) planescape ( u got someone as tall as u, vibe)

21) vibe (mirror mirror on the vespa)

22) edngo (nice meeting u, u r very BIG size!)

23) vibe's gf (u can oso help check blind spot thru the mirrors!)

24) ashenz (when u exchanging fjr to gt? ehe)

25) drey (tp on the way ya!)

26) no.19 (with nautica shirt, didnt manage to get u name, anyone can edit?)

27) haya boss + wife + dog (thanks for popping by! nice riders + super friendly dog! Er-hem, vibe, u can return ur tail to them, ha)

 

[did i miss out anyone?]

[machine k]

unsith>>heh, me rae & edngo left JK at 3+am... had a 2nd round of supper there...Vibe (& gf) and planescape left earlier though..

 

heh, shocking?

had a really nice chat with everyone

 

 

To edngo:

THANK YOU EDNGO FOR THE SATAYS AND THE DRINKS!! realised we din thank you enough for it =)

 

 

cheers

[rae07]

Us-sith>> gotto repeat myself...thx for organising outing.

 

Vibe & gf>> nice meeting both of u!

 

S95>> hey..nice meeting you and ur grp of buddies. i thnik its really possible to do as wat you told me. i'll keep u dated on my fren's AW bike.

 

edngo>> dun think you're in this forum cos i can't find ur nick. anyway...thx for the food and drinks! nice meeting you!