SBF Classic Vespa's Cafe 2009 / 2010

[-ResiDue-]

thanx machine k.

cough syrup bottle?the plastic ones GP's always give out?

hmmm...must see if i have or not.

oh, so long as we're on the subject of keys, is it possible to make the ignition, sidebox & helmet lock keys the same? 1 key to open everything on the scoot.

like todays' bikes.

 

wish me luck guys, if all goes well i'll be collecting my scoot this evening and doing abit of practicing ard my area.

so if any of you see a black FB plate scoot, give a holla....

oh, where can make new license plates?price?

[Gweester]

changing of the gears may seem weird for a start as we are taught to kick the gears in schools....but after a while, you should be able to get the grips on it....it's the unique and fun part of riding a vintage vespa....

 

As for the keys, don't think it is possible to have a all in one key for vespa like the modern bikes...cos all using different locks....

 

most shops do the number plate for you....what kinda number plate are you looking at? front or back?

price ranges between $10 to $30 (i think)....

pls note that there are some that are not legal and you might get fine for it....BTW why do you need to change the number plate? plate cracked or??

if it is still in good condition, you might as well spend the money on a good tire to start off with since you mentioned that your tires are wearing out soon....

[-ResiDue-]

the number plates for the back are the old sort...

the ones with the protruding numbers..

not the new sort with printed on numbers...

and the numbers are starting to fall of i think..

just wondering mainly...

no rush to get it changed....

been reading vespamaintenance.com & i am interested in trying out the stuff they're doing like changing clutch cable, tyres, decoking engine etc....

but scared to do alone....if anything goes wrong then got no kaki to help..

ahahaha..

seems that quite a few tools are required...

i know there's previous posts on the essential to have on the bike...

maybe i'll stock up on the essential when i get my next paycheck...

[Sharpey]

Cephelix... re: the keys...

 

It depends how old your PX is

 

Does the key for the ignition also lock the handlebars? or do you have a separate key for locking the hanlebar??

 

On a new PX, one key operates glovebox, seat and ignition/handlebarlock....

Still need another one for the bloody rear box though! Arghhhh.

 

Yeah and like gweester said... ride around for a bit first (after getting service done)... Put new tyres on ASAP, Battalax, or Hoop are tries and tested by the gang here and are MILES better than the stock ones....your scoot should be safe enough after this. When you've got a feel for it, then you'll know what you want to change first.

 

You coming along to the meetup?? If so, I'll be able to show you some of the mods you're interested in.

 

If it were me, I'd save up for the disc brake first though.... Stopping well = safety!

 

On the above point... try getting some other quotes from other shops.

Depending on the age of your px (if newer then old speedo can be reused) you'll need to change the fok, wheel hub and handlebars (both top and bottom piece) Make sure you're being quoted a price to get everything done yeah!, not just for parts.

 

Buy fully synthetic oil, Esso or Castrol... don't save on cheap 2T....

Save money on petrol though! Your stock PX will be happiest on 92 octane... trust me on this! (I'll explain the science at the meetup if you're thinking that higher octane = better, a nasty marking ploy by petrochemical conglomerate W***kers."

 

Enjoy

 

Oh and post some pics!!!!

[-ResiDue-]

yeap..will probably change the tyres once i get my next paycheck.pics will be posted soon...

no chance to take any since i had my vespa only a few hrs before i spoiled it....

i think the keys for the handlebar lock n ignition are different but i could be mistaken.

what if they are the same?any difference?

as for the meetup,whe's the date?

and all the locations i dont know how to get to..

my scoot uses an alloy block & piston..

that's what my brother said he did to the bike...

and he emptied out the exhaust....

[Sharpey]

It seems that the meetup is going to be at the prata place on Evans road. Do a search on streetdirectory.com... the place is just oposite a big running track which used to be part of NIE.

 

http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel...avel_site=27153 here's a link

 

Come along... it's much easier to explain things in person

[Sharpey]

Cephelix... now that you mention that you've got an alloy block... I really think we should meetup... I don't want you having a piston jam due to incoreect carb jetting!

 

I'll bring my tools

[-ResiDue-]

will do!...

when is it by the way...

and i just bought the street directory book yest...

kos i really would get lost...

a habit from my childhood...

to get lost i mean, not to buy street directories...

[azahoneystar]

eseru >> i went to duplicate my keys at e shop bside regina. there's a small key shop 2 e left of regina. im riding a px150 e2. even older den urs.

 

n yea i almost lost my index finger cos it got stuck in e flywheel...

gross like saw 3 e movie.

so dun mess wif e flywheel man haha~

[machine k]

yesh~ do join us cephelix, the more the merrier. Anyone else game for it?

 

want to learn a thing or two from sharpey too =) hiak hiak interested in how your project scoot is coming along too, should be quite juicy stories. all the tough labour and the sense of achievement

[-ResiDue-]

will, keep me posted....just sms me if ya guys need anything...i've pm'ed machine k my number....

i have alot to learn!...

[Gweester]

tentatively the meet up should be in mid jan....venue should be the prata plc opposite the former NIE....

Check out the thread to be posted on the meetup...

ahhh....so you do have a alloy block kit on your scoots....

the carb setting is VERY important (probably life and death for your scoots)...so probably you could get some help during the meetup...

Even if you do not know how to go, you can meet one of us who can lead you there....i live rather near that prata place so i could help you on the directions or even meet up with you at holland V before we head down....

 

so probably your priority would be the following:

Servicing - they do general service on your scoots like wash and tune carbs, de-carbonise your piston, change engine oil, checking of cables and brake pads, etc.....should be about $40 or so....

Tire - Battalax is about S$35 each (you can do the changing yourself to save on the few bucks of labour...)

Disk Brake if faulty....

[-ResiDue-]

hmmmm...general servicing they did..

but not exactly sure what they do for the servicing..

must ask...

today collecting bike....

i'll leave the carb settings to you guys cos i still have no idea how to adjust...

still don't have proper tools yet...

and my scoot has no disc brake,only drum brake....

[Gweester]

for the keys, i have previously 3 keys for my scoots...

1 for the ignition and handlelock

1 for the side box

1 for the spare tire lock

hassle as it may be, these keys are pretty small....but if possible, do keep another set as spares just in case....

[Gweester]

cephelix, so yours isnt the disk brake ones?

MUST check what they did for your general service....if those that I mentioned is done, the engine should run pretty alrite.....

[-ResiDue-]

nope...

mine was first registered in 1983....FB plate...

i'm the 4th owner...passed from my brother's friend to his younger brother to my brother to me

[Gweester]

err...sorry for my unclear question..

is your front disk brake?

[-ResiDue-]

nope...

front is drum brake also....

with a 3 legged fork

[Gweester]

oh....so it is same as mine....

conversion is up to individual....disk brake is definitely safer....

[-ResiDue-]

yours is a 200?

i thought yours was a 150?

px too?

or are you just reffering to the front brake?

[Gweester]

mine is a 150....i am referring to the disk brake.....

[Gweester]

cephelix, here the updated list for our meetup session....if you are keen, just add your name in.....

 

Classic Vespa Meet-up

Date: 12th Jan (Friday)

Venue: Prata Place along Evans road (opposite the former NIE)

 

Who's Going

1) rae07 - 9423 4461

2) machine k - 9183 9381

3) planescape - 91053866

4) Sharpey

5) gweester - 98731112 (hopefully by then i got my scoots!!!)

6) reddy (tentative hehe)

7) Apachezulu - 92763038 (Rainer)

8)

9)

[machine k]

ok, i've shortened the list to just Mr Prata =) now to fix the time

 

Classic Vespa Meet-up

Date: 12th Jan 2006 (Friday)

Venue: "Mr Prata" along Evans road (opposite the former NIE)

http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel...avel_site=27153

 

Who's Going

1) rae07 - 9423 4461

2) machine k - 9183 9381

3) planescape - 91053866

4) Sharpey

5) gweester - 98731112 (hopefully by then i got my scoots!!!)

6) reddy (tentative hehe)

7) Apachezulu - 92763038 (Rainer)

8) cephelix - 93360364

9)

10)

 

 

Anyone else?

no need shy

[machine k]

haha Gweester, great minds think alike ah, posting the same stuff

[kurarensu]

hi guys, newbie here.. is there any brand new 1st hand vespa out in the market? may i know the model and the displacement of the engine? thanks.. =)