Gilera VXR accessories n modifications

[mimi_spyder]

i wish i could help but i also dunno...

hey,anybody can give me tips on how to d.i.y paintwork?itchy already want to try changing paintwork myself.

[Dafanshu]

Hi I feel that the stock hand grip rubber is very slippery during rainy days. Anyone change their stock hand grip rubber? I am thinking of getting a good glove, ponder if this will solve the slippery problem.

[hors3m3n]

Ya i also go in the morning. B4 work. Ya Petronas is good. But I think finally it all comes to your own personal preference. The secret of Branding

 

coz all petrol are processed before selling n in malaysia petronas is the best.. coz for example shell in different countries have different quality..

[welly]

haha thanks anyways fammi!i'll try sourcing for infos!

[sham zikky]

u go alone once a week?

 

tag me along la.

 

haha.

 

[Rio Kakashi]

Guys how much is a brand new water pump? Mine is $150 including labour charge

[Rio Kakashi]

Just wish to share something with you guys.

 

 

Quit sponsoring the petrol companies! Its wisest to pump the lowest required petrol grade for your car.

 

There is a common misconception that the higher the grade of the gasoline you pump, the faster your car speeds off.

 

Many drivers tend to make costly mistakes when it comes to the grade of petroleum they pump. The truth is, a higher petrol grade is not necessarily better for your car.

 

In fact, the recommended gasoline for most cars is regular octane. The owner’s manual is your best indicator on which grade to use. Using a higher octane gasoline than that will not make your car achieve better mileage, move faster, run cleaner or improve its operations in any way.

 

Premium gas costs roughly 30 cents more per litre as compared to the regular gas. This can accumulate to as much as S$702 in savings annually, based on a normal 1.6 litre car clocking an average mileage of 20,000km/year. Studies have shown that drivers are wasting hundreds of millions of dollars each year on higher grade gas than required.

 

It is only when your car engine knocks that you should switch to a higher octane gasoline. However, this happens only in rare instances. Some cars, such as sports cars and particular luxury cars do have higher compression engines. These cars might require premium gasoline to prevent knocking. Your best bet is to listen to your car’s engine. As long as it does not knock, you are using the correct gasoline grade.

 

What is Octane Rating?

 

By definition, octane is any isomeric saturated hydrocarbon found in petroleum and used as a fuel and solvent. The higher the rating, the slower the burn when ignited during the compression burn cycle of the piston. The higher octane allows for more control of burning for higher compression engines. Thus, you will want to ensure that the octane rating of the gasoline correlates to the engine design, for complete burning of the gasoline by the engine in order to maximum fuel economy and clean emission.

 

Majority of cars are made to burn regular unleaded fuel with an octane rating of 95. Should the car need a higher octane rating, there will be an indication in the owner’s manual and perhaps under the fuel gauge and by the fuel fill hole. As mentioned above, only high performance engines require higher octane gas.

 

Does higher octane gasoline contain more cleaning additive which will be better for my engine?

 

Unfortunately, this is not the case. Government regulations call for almost the same amount of additives in all gasoline to clean the injectors and valves. Regular octane gasoline does not compromise in preventing engine deposits from forming, in getting rid of them, or in cleaning your car’s engine, as compared to higher octane gasoline.

 

When should you switch to a higher octane gasoline?

 

In rare cases, car engines may knock even when you use the recommended octane. Should this happen, you should switch to the next highest octane grade. Usually, switching to the mid-grade or premium-grade gasoline will remove the knock. If the knocking persists after one or two fill-ups, your car may need a tune-up or some other repair. Thereafter, you should revert back to the lowest octane grade which was recommended in the user’s manual, or at which your engine runs without the knock.

 

 

What if I choose to use gasoline with higher octane ratings?

 

For starters, you will be making the gasoline manufacturers a lot richer than they already are. That aside, using a higher octane fuel than necessary will send unburned fuel into the emission system. This will also be collected in the catalytic converter. Should you overwork any system, it can breakdown or under perform. An early sign of such a predicament is a rotten egg smell from the tailpipe. Do not get a panic attack. Simply switch back to using a lower octane gasoline and viola! The strange odor usually vanishes after several tanks of gasoline.

 

Finally, is knocking harmful?

 

Occasional light knocking will not harm your engine. Neither does it harm your engine. However, do not turn a blind eye to severe knocking. A heavy or persistent knock can lead to engine damage.

 

Who says knowledge is power? Knowledge is power…and saving money!

Persistent heavy knocking will erode your pistons

[Anesthesia]

hey guys do u know if theres any shop that is selling 2nd hand gilera? hw much roughly it cost uh..

[TeRuNa]

hey guys do u know if theres any shop that is selling 2nd hand gilera? hw much roughly it cost uh..

 

U cld try Tai Hin @ Kallang. Got 1 chio gili...heard tht he's selling it @ $3K+ uh...shud go check it out....

[Rio Kakashi]

hey guys do u know if theres any shop that is selling 2nd hand gilera? hw much roughly it cost uh..[/quote

 

Bro what model are you looking for? 4 stroke or 2 stroke?

[Anesthesia]

 

Bro what model are you looking for? 4 stroke or 2 stroke?

 

Not sure what model. Which model is good? Don't quite know about gilera bike. Teruna bike is nice, what model is he using?

[TeRuNa]

Not sure what model. Which model is good? Don't quite know about gilera bike. Teruna bike is nice, what model is he using?

 

hehehe...thanks Anesthesia...i'm riding Gilera Runner VXR 200 2003 model...but it is the same as 2004 n 2005 model oso bt wif abit of minor adjustment or detail changed...

btw,the 1 at TaiHin is a 2 stroker SP...not bad tho...

[Iszy23]

Selling my aftermarket parts.

 

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=202933

[imben]

hehehe...thanks Anesthesia...i'm riding Gilera Runner VXR 200 2003 model...but it is the same as 2004 n 2005 model oso bt wif abit of minor adjustment or detail changed...

btw,the 1 at TaiHin is a 2 stroker SP...not bad tho...

 

Not sure what model. Which model is good? Don't quite know about gilera bike. Teruna bike is nice, what model is he using?

 

same here,i'm also riding Gilera runer VXR 200 2004 model =) it is about the same compare to the newer version but the price is alot different

[Anesthesia]

same here,i'm also riding Gilera runer VXR 200 2004 model =) it is about the same compare to the newer version but the price is alot different

 

Ok thanks guy I think I'm gonna get 03' model.

[bongstar88]

do make sure u haf some spare cash if u going to buy second hand. just in case some parts need to be replaced.. juz my 2 cents

[TeRuNa]

Ok thanks guy I think I'm gonna get 03' model.

 

haha..!! 03??hahaha..!!!yeay..!!bt wat bongsta said is also true...

[munjen01]

Hi..wish to find out what can be done to improve the braking of my runner? Roughly how much and also where to do (TaiHin/Future??)?

[mimi_spyder]

try askin at the shop it self? better i think?

[mimi_spyder]

gilera is a good choice... u will like it trust me... i loike... haha.. chill ride

Ok thanks guy I think I'm gonna get 03' model.

[Anesthesia]

gilera is a good choice... u will like it trust me... i loike... haha.. chill ride

 

 

but do you think second hand is good? Or should I get first hand for this bike? Afraid that second hand bike got much prob.

[Gnixer]

stock condition - 260-270 for full tank

[Rio Kakashi]

but do you think second hand is good? Or should I get first hand for this bike? Afraid that second hand bike got much prob.

 

Any bike weather 1st hand or 2nd hand will be a prob if not taken care of properly. Wear n tear is normal. Love the bike and she will love you back

[valwilder]

yup ard 220km. using 95. 92 no power.

 

i currently selling my bracket n box.

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=202842

[Dafanshu]

but do you think second hand is good? Or should I get first hand for this bike? Afraid that second hand bike got much prob.

 

Believe me buying first hand bike is the best. Looking at the past 5 bikes which I have owned, I have only one 2nd hand bike which gives me most terrrible experience. Spending time to send your bike for repairs is something every rider hates. Imagine you are working full time, you need to take leave or time off to fix your bike.