SBF Classic Vespa's Cafe 2009 / 2010

[Sharpey]

Cool... They're planning Friday May 2nd at clarke quay, travel by train bus or taxi.... after 9pm...

 

But old man like me... a bit late to start already lah! Start at 7 better.

[whazzup]

up for STA, i've always went there for inspection. Btw watz with the signal light issue about? I thought AR shudnt b a problem..

 

hey hey, everything about my bike is okay , just that the front signal light, i stick them la. and thy were nice enought to advice me instead of drilling hole to attach signal lights, it's better to put a bracket to it, more stablise. and on the inspection form, it stated on the remarks section, "item 18 to affix front indicator using bolt and nut. otherwise overall result pass. BTW my scooter needs a indicator rightfully. i think AN (1974) and below do not need one.

[Wildswans]

Seems like its really quiet in here these days

[Sharpey]

Clearly lots of folks with scooters that are running fine

[whazzup]

hey james what's cracking man...? any new modification on ur scooter?

[Judd]

Hi all, Im thingking of buying a classic vespa and sell off my S4.

 

Reason (1)- Im getting a car soon and thus "downgrading". (2)-Been admiring Vespa for a very long time now.. Rode scramblers, sports bike, road bike but not yet a vespa so im thinking of converting real soon.

 

However, I have no idea which shop to go look for classic vespa, and what price range can i expect?

 

Thank you soo much for your time and replies.

[Sharpey]

Yo Kenny....

 

Um... yes... got a new speedo and a very very loud horn... will post pics on the wiki when I get a chance... A few more things in the pipeline... but very busy at work at the moment (redoing entire module syllabus) so Vespa must wait (really hurts me to say that...)

 

How's Your steed?

[Sharpey]

Check out the wiki http://www.vesporeanfaq.wikispaces.com there are links to many shops there... I would personally reccomend Tong Aik, but there are other decent shops too. Sadly can't tell you which are better...No shop is perfect... but as an experienced biker I'm sure you'll soon figure out which one works for you...

 

A standard PX150 or PX200 (even with disc brake) can cost around $1500... age doesn't seem to affect price... only body condition... go figure... Someone I know just picked up an FS Plate PX200Disc for $1500... good deal.. Another guy got an FR model disc brake vespa for $600!!! Take your time and search around...

 

Would advise against buying anything expensive as your first Vespa, buy a cheap one first while you figure the scene out..

 

Best of luck...

[Judd]

Check out the wiki http://www.vesporeanfaq.wikispaces.com there are links to many shops there... I would personally reccomend Tong Aik, but there are other decent shops too. Sadly can't tell you which are better...No shop is perfect... but as an experienced biker I'm sure you'll soon figure out which one works for you...

 

A standard PX150 or PX200 (even with disc brake) can cost around $1500... age doesn't seem to affect price... only body condition... go figure... Someone I know just picked up an FS Plate PX200Disc for $1500... good deal.. Another guy got an FR model disc brake vespa for $600!!! Take your time and search around...

 

Would advise against buying anything expensive as your first Vespa, buy a cheap one first while you figure the scene out..

 

 

Best of luck...

 

 

Thanks a lot for the advise bro.... Will definitely take my time to look ard.

[marciano]

what kinda pipe thats available in sg besides the tong pipe? i mean the illegal ones. thought of trying one to see the diff. i alrady had tong on mine and wanna try something better.

[badaboom025]

hi guys! im new here.. but been riding for quite sometime.. im planinng to do a new paint job for my vespa..

any creditable paint shop to recommend?

im planning to do a two tone color.

how much would it cost roughly?

[zen n 2wheels maintenance]

badaboom025: Check out the wiki http://www.vesporeanfaq.wikispaces.com

 

hey guys, wana check if there's anything i can do regarding my signal light (right): it works fine when i'm station or riding slow..but once me scoot picks up speed, signal (many times) wouldn't light up. is this a common problem for vespas?

 

hee hee, i've also got myself a new speedo

[whazzup]

new speedo? those original one ? okay, super loud horns like those of a container trucks. haha, that's scary. my ride has been good so far, no problem, no hassel. just the signal issue for the inspection which has been settle already. good on u, work hard on it...the syllabus needs you. haha...

[whazzup]

hi guys! im new here.. but been riding for quite sometime.. im planinng to do a new paint job for my vespa..

any creditable paint shop to recommend?

im planning to do a two tone color.

how much would it cost roughly?

 

it depands on ur budget and what u prefer. i had mine done in a car paint shop which required u to dismantled ur bike, which is quite a hassle for some. but i think its totally worth it if u love your bike much.

[badaboom025]

it depands on ur budget and what u prefer. i had mine done in a car paint shop which required u to dismantled ur bike, which is quite a hassle for some. but i think its totally worth it if u love your bike much.

 

hw much did u spend?

 

previously mine was done at ah joo..

i would try somewhere esle

[maes2ro]

Yo Kenny....

 

Um... yes... got a new speedo and a very very loud horn...

:: phreakin' speedo... next time we meet you betta have that 40inch lcd screen mounted you promised... and supported by harmon/kardon stereos on your scoot... need some entertainment when we chill... PLUS... don't forget them GPS in case we get lost~ ::

[whazzup]

hw much did u spend?

 

previously mine was done at ah joo..

i would try somewhere esle

 

+/- $600. colour u choose all u want over thousands from chart. but u have to dismantled the bike.

[marciano]

anyone tried sending their vespa for paintjob at TA?

[vbc]

T.A if im not wrong is a middle man 4 spray paint shop.correct me if im wrong cos ive not heard of them havin their own space 4 sprayin...but i suggest ppl who wanna get paint job,do it at a place where u can directly speak to e guy who'll be doin it,this way he can have much better understandin of e colour u want...cos most bike doesnt come out e same expectaion to its owner...

i did mine at ah joo 6yrs ago...but i mixed my own paint n just give em e whole can...well it depends on what u want...cheap n quick...or detail/complicated but a lil costly...better to ask ard or go to these shops n survey if u want e paintjob to last long...

[Sharpey]

I think I'm done with gadgets

 

Now is only time to beautify my pseudo ah pek steed....

[MooN_StaR]

Vespa Ladies' Ride to Qian Hu Fish Spa

 

Calling all vespa ladies!

The event is subsidised by Piaggio and open to all vespa ladies.

Definately value for money and a great time to exchange the latest updates among us girls.

 

 

Details as below:

 

Time: 9.30 am

Date: 1st May 2008 (Thurs)

Meeting Venue: Piaggio Service Centre (19 Genting Road)

Destination: Qian Hu Fish Farm (71 Jln Lakar, Sungei Tengah)

Cost per Rider: $10

Cost includes: Fish Spa, Lunch at Bollywood Veggies, Goodie Bags with Piaggio T-Shirt & Roxy Fragrance.

 

 

RSVP with Sera Kuek ([email protected]) or 9880 9388

 

 

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[marciano]

so where's the best place to send our steeds for paintjob then?

[badaboom025]

yah, so where is the best place to do a paintjob?

 

let say cost n time is not a factor for a good paintjob.

[marciano]

true. come on ppl! share ur experience....

[Wanzero]

hi guys, recently got myself an old px,1983 made, since u guys talking about speedo meter, can i put the millenium meter (the one with fuel gauge) on it...? sounds wierd but fuel gauge is good.......it'll remind to lessen the thickness of ur wallet..