re: Aprilia SR 150 Owners Reviews and Experiences

I would also recommend not playing around with stock electricals or mechanical parts atleast during warranty period... That may as well void warranty if something goes wrong by any chance due to any reasons..

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Shocking. Wonder what is wrong, maybe an inherent problem with engine internals.

Would suggest you to try the new engine PVPL is sending for u!

Which batch was your vehicle from? 1st or 2nd?

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I guess it was from the third batch. I am waiting for the new engine, but the regional manager had told me that all the engine internals were replaced in the old engine. So I thought I'll use this tool the new engine arrives.

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Happy Diwali Fellas!!!

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A noteworthy and important information came my way!

I am just trying to pass this on for the benefit of fellow aprilia and vespa owners.

The sealed batteries from Exide and Amaron DO NOT suit either of the vespa engines, (125cc nor 150cc). Its vespa's 150cc engine that does duty on Aprilia sr150. These batteries get heated up quite a bit, and given the designing of these scooters' chassis and body, only the liquid draining Lead-Acid battery type, given from the factory suits the best. As I understand it, this alone has the ability to discharge the heat and liquid most efficiently among other batteries available to us in India. This is as per various sources from both internet and speaking to experts from the fields. If someone is really interested in a truly sealed battery look at AGM batteries for replacement. The sealed batteries from exide and amaron in India are VRLA batteries(just like a lot of superbikes' OEM batteries) which do not suit out vespa engines/chassis and can potentially cause fires etc.

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Is this the only reported case or are there other ones facing similar issue?

anyone is free to add the info.

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Disheartening to hear the current status quo. What I would suggest is to leave your bike at the SVC, ask them to provide you with another temporary machine till your engine reaches them. I would suggest you not to ride your scooter unless they have installed the new engine. It only makes matters worse.

Regards,
VJ

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Now I just received my brand new number for my aprilia sr 150. The major "pain in the ass" challenge!.

where do i affix the front number plate?!

There is no provision for the same and the factory provided clip needs me to make two HOLES on the front plastic panel which I really really dont wanna do!

any and or all suggestions totally welcome to solve this problem.

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I have seen a couple of scoots with stickers in the front... Try that if you don't wish to damage the body.

Or try if you can do something like the TNT where it's mounted on the lower part of the front shock hanging just above the front fender..

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Or make it a pain in the dealer's ass....

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If you SR150 is Black, you can use a White sticker and then stick the numbers. Below pic for you reference. (Got this pic from a member)

If yours is White then is very simple, just stick the numbers alone in the same place.

Do not try to drill and fix a number plate as it will entirely spoil its design.



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Did any of you guys got accessories like Floor Mat, Mobile Charger, Ladies Footrest etc. \

Not sure how may months will PVPL take to produce these accessories

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How do you guys fill petrol? The tank opening seems to be very small. Keeps splashing out.

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Yes. You cannot peep into the tank and see the capacity of petrol in it like we usually do in other bikes and scooters as they have designed in the way that the petrol gun fits into the mouth.

I just go by my basic assumptions based on the fuel gauge. If the gauge shows 1 point above the Empty filling up for Rs.200 (Approx 3 Liters) makes it almost full.

If the gauge shows half tank, then I fill for Rs.100 which makes up almost full tank. But I have still never tried filling up exact full tank and not sure whether it is possible since you may not be able to see the filling.

I still do not face any splashing out problems as i usually fill up in Shell Petrol Bunk.

Guys any one tried filling up full tank ?

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You have to be careful if you go for a full tank because there is an overflow hole somewhere inside which throws out petrol to a hose near the center stand.

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'Potentially cause fires?? Why is it so? Any specific reason?
What do you mean by 'heat and liquid'? What is the source of the heat.. engine?battery?
What is the stock battery (model number/rating) that comes with this scoot?

From what I've read online, the specs say it is a MF battery, but it could well be the type from exide that is 'sealed' and usually doesn't require water top ups during warranty period (Exide xtreme). The other MF type is the VRLA ones.

From what I understand VRLA batteries (from exide/amaron . e.g exide explore) are more robust i.e. can be mounted at an angle (e.g. ktm duke) , more resistant to heat/ vibrations, spill proof, 'safer' and are relatively more maintenance free.

If someone told you that using the conventional lead-acid battery (e.g. exide bikerz) was better than the vrla variety, then I don't think that's true. The AGM type batteries are superior to regular vrla's but the vrla's are definitely better than conventional lead-acid batteries.
In short, AGM > VRLA > Conventional Lead-Acid batteries.

Having used the conventional , mf, vrla types on various two wheelers (including kinetic honda where the battery is closer to engine vs the battery in the front on Activa's) I haven't had any issues. The conventional ones though at times vent out/leak the acidic discharge that ends up messing the frame/paint if the vent pipe is not routed properly (i've seen this happen on older activa's)

I am still curious to find out why "The sealed batteries from exide and amaron in India are VRLA batteries(just like a lot of superbikes' OEM batteries) which do not suit out vespa engines/chassis and can potentially cause fires etc"

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Thanks for the Idea, I did think of that, but I wanna use the RTO provided plate, I am planning to stick it on with some heavy duty double tape in the same area shown in your pic or right below the handle bar. Let me checkout which suits better in keeping that metal number plate stuck, given the uneven surface. Or as the last option will do what you did.

foot mat, I am using activa's, just used a marker to mark up the shape and cut it to the shape of aprilia sr150, I got the side stand & saree guard from the dealer, I am told the charger accessory is on its way, as for the ladies's stand I have no clue, if one even fits on it. Lets see if they come up with one later on.

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Dear SID, I am not the automobile engineer who designed these scooters, nor do I have the specific data or facility to pin point and give you the accurate reason. But, I do have the suggestion/recommendation from my service center's head that such an incident took place with a vespa scooter.

The very first day of my scooter's delivery, my must have list of things for my scooter included, a waterproof seat cover and a sealed/VRLA/AGM as against this so called MF battery that has a tube running down from it to bottom to let out the discharges/liquids from it.

The very reason for insisting on the battery change was that, in my previous vehicles this discharge that happens periodically, had badly corroded my vehicle's chassis over time,(of course, I never realized the tube meant to safely let these discharging liquid to ground, fell of at some point.) dint want the same non sense to repeat, I had a lot of trouble fixing the chassis.

I consulted the Service head at my vespa/aprilia dealership, they strongly suggested against it, told me about an incident where a vespa had blown electricals and shorted wires post such a battery change, and the battery shop ended up paying major part of the bill. The rest of it is, my understanding was from various sources on the internet and as per my own personal experience.(sorry I dont have the saved links to provide you here now).

Follow it, if you think its of use to you, or in any case you are free to do as you please, your scooter, your money, your effort and time. Just felt as a worthy info to pass on.

I am not debating AGM>VRLA>MF-lead acid. Just think, why would these VRLA batteries meant for the 1000cc class bikes cost a fortune compared to these VRLA from Exide and/or Amaron? do help me understand if possible. Its not just the customs/import duty charges, even when bought abroad they are way more price-er than these Indian Exide or Amaron.

In, any case, better safe than sorry, just stick to what the manufacturer has recommended.

FYI, I have used all three battery types and I am still using them all.