[Technical] Possible Solutions to your Phantom's Problem

[jtzx]

lol... what shaft you meant?

[jtzx]

Phantom TA200/TA150 List of Problems and Solution

 

Problem 1: Exhaust emitting white smoke.

Reason: Engine oil is leaking into your chamber.

Solution: Pistol rings needs to be changed. Go to a bike workshop.

 

Reason: Your bike has a 2 stroke engine(ta150).

Solution: Its normal.

 

 

Problem 2: Engine stalls in heavy rain and unable / weak to start.

Reason: Spark plug could be getting wet by the rain causing it not not function

Solution: Remove, dry the spark plug and put it back properly. Go get the plug cap replaced.

 

Reason: Air fuel mixture may be too rich or lean.

Solution: Tune your carb to a leaner setting (turn screw anti-clockwise by 1/4).

 

Reason: Air leakages.

Solution: Change some of the rubber parts in tank.

 

Reason: Air filter clogged.

Solution : Get your air filter changed.

 

 

 

Problem 3: Flat / Punctured Tyres

Solution: Try to inflate tyre with portable pump / bicycle pump then go bike or tyre shop. DO NOT ride on flat tyres as they may damage your tyre or wheel.

 

Solution: Use tyre repair kit, plug and pump = good to go. Kit can be bought at LAB.

 

 

Problem 4: Cannot / Hard to start bike

Reason: Battery may be weak (confirmed by a tick sound from the right side cover under the seat).

Solution: Push Start(Clutch in after running with bike, release, give a quick throttle and clutch in) and go get battery replaced or ride to charge(if still can be charged).

 

Reason: Fuse may be blown.

Solution: Check Fuse. Fuse is located on right side of bike. Remove chrome cover under the seat and see. Look out for the centre of the fuse if its broken then FUSED lor. Change new one.

 

Reason: Bike is in gear, kill switch is on, no petrol.

Solution: Obvious.

 

Reason: Rectifier issue (despite new battery, bike soon becomes hard to start again)

Solution: Get mechanic to check with a voltage meter. Ah chong has one.

 

Reason: Petrol topped up too full - Don't laugh.

Solution: The petrol tank is not meant to be filled to the brim. Leave some space for air.

 

Reason: Water in petrol

Solution: Check that fuel cap is secure and no leaks

 

++ Reason: If everything is working fine CDI might be spoilt

Solution: Tow to shop and change..2nd hand one will cause app $100 1st hand $200+

Others:

- Check ignition coil for sparks.

- Check magneto coil.

 

 

Problem 5: Cant go more den 80 km/h

Reason: You are not in the 6th gear

Solution: Down 1 time 1st gear. up 5 times to sixth gear

 

Reason: If confirm no 6th gear, gear box may be in bad shape

Solution: Go to a reputable workshop for a checkup, may need to over haul.

 

Reason: Insufficient Engine Oil (Very bad)

Solution: Check with dipstick as according to manual. Buy Engine Oil from petrol kiosk and top up.

 

Reason: Clutch may have been worn off (Engine reving very high but no power to go any faster)

Solution: Bike shop chance clutch.

 

Reason: Air fuel mixture too rich (Crazy vibrations at higher revs making it too uncomfortable)

Solution: Tune air fuel mixture leaner (Turn screw anti-clockwise 1/2 - 1 round)

 

Reason: Sprocket may be worn off

Solution: Change sprocket and chain.

 

 

Problem 6: Weird sound on my bike

Reason: Might be battery low. (Ticking sound on right side when start button depressed)

Solution: Push start, change battery

 

Reason: If sound is on gearbox side, chain may be too slack

Solution: Check your chain tension 1st. Should have about 2 to 3cm slack, tested at the center of the bottom span of the chain. Anything more, get it tightened. Also, lubricate your chain.

 

 

Problem 7: - Exhaust Header got holes. Can repair?

Reason: Got one specific hole which is ok.

Solution: If unsure, post some pictures.

 

 

Problem 8: - Engine oil Dip stick broken (Broken part might be in engine)

Solution:

- Send to bikeshop.

- New dipstick costs around $11.

 

 

Problem 9: I have tried everything but to no avail. Any tow numbers please?

Solution:

- 67474740 Tiko cheong.

- 64560018 Wing Yap.

- 97384501 => Hello, you the tua chia one?

 

 

Problem 10: Engine Part Leaking Oil

Reason: Gasket Spoilt.

Solution: Bike shop, get it replaced

 

Reason: Cam chain tensioner spoilt.

Solution: Bike shop, get it replaced

 

 

Problem 11: When riding, bike lean to one side. Let go of handlebar, steering was shaky and wobbling

Reason: Might be steering cone problem.

Solution: Go bike shop to get it fixed. May also need re-alignment.

 

Reason: Wheel bearings spoilt.

Solution: Bike shop, get it changed.

 

Reason: Wheel alignment might have problem.

Solution: Bike shop, get it fixed.

 

 

Problem 12: Speedo is not working

Reason: The cable, or the gear at the end of the cable is spoilt or loose.

Solution: If loose, plug it back or tighten. Else needs replacement, go bike shop.

 

Reason: Speedo spoilt.

Solution: Bike shop.

 

 

Problem 13: My exhaust gives have a loud bang regularly. (Backfire)

Reason: Air fuel mixture too rich or too lean.

Solution: Retune the carb. (check problem 24)

 

 

Problem 14: I lost my bike Key!!! What to do??

Solution: Go find the key smith.

 

Solution: If want to change ignition, look for Ah Chong (Planet) or scrapyard.

 

 

Problem 15: Bike pickup super slow. Even slower than small cc cars.

Reason: Clutch is worn

Solution: Change your clutch plates.

 

Problem 16: Damaged Exhaust: Header got hole / Muffler loose or dropping.

Solution: Header got hole can weld it up.

Solution: Muffler dropping can cut open the pipe and take it out but pipe will sound louder.

Solution: Alternatively can change the whole system, pipe + header, about 300+-.

 

Problem 17: Hard to kick the gears

Reason: Clutch is worn

Solution: Change or top up EO.

Solution: Change clutch plate.

 

Problem 18: When cold start, bike got "tick tick" sound

Reason: cam chain tensioner spoilt.

Solution: Change the cam chain tensioner.

Solution: If its rattling sound instead of "tick tick" sound, bring bike to mechanic.

 

Problem 19: Bike wobble for no apparent reason.

Reason: Might have problem with wheel bearings or tyre pressure.

Solution: Check that the tyre pressure is correct.

Solution: If tyre pressure is correct, most probably is the bearing spoilt.

Solution:Change new bearings.

 

Problem 20: In Vehicle Unit (IU) Spoilt.

Reason: There is a whole lot of reason, old, water seep in, etc etc.

Solution: But a second hand IU but need to transfer name.

Solution: Buy a new IU at $155.80 w GST.

Solution: Don't go into carparks or go through ERP.

 

Problem 21: Weak Battery.

Reason: Battery old. Cannot charge or hold properly. etc etc

Solution: Recharge the battery (Wet), Dry ones cannot be recharged?.

Solution: Most people change batteries instead of recharging.

Solution: If leaving bike alone for a long time, disconnect the battery to prevent further unnecessary drainage.

 

Problem 22: Need to step real hard for brake lights to light up.

Reason: There is a knob for adjustment, it might be loose

Solution: There is a black screw lookalike plastic knob( near the spring) located somewhere near the rear brake pedal. u can play around with the knob by turning to adjust the sensitivity of your rear brake when you apply brake.

 

Problem 23: IU Spoilt.

Reason: No reason in particular. If its spoilt, its spoilt.

Solution: Inspect at Vicom. Replace a new one if under warranty. If not, have to buy a new one at about $155 (Slim).

 

Problem 24: Backfire tooooo frequent. Like 3-5 times a day. Or when u stop normally, not even sudden brake.

Reason: Gasket at exhaust head leaking air. Or #2, Exhaust has holes

Solution: Replace gasket. Or #2, send it to Planet Motor (ahchong) to weld the holes, or get a second-hand exhaust or get one cheaper exhaust at LAB (must make order)

[VidaK]

i sent my bike for overhaul again....this time is gear problem

1st n 2nd time - shaft broken :cry:

 

sigh... well... once your bike seem to start making funny sounds... its best to have a mech to check it out...

[jB]

i sent my bike for overhaul again....this time is gear problem

1st n 2nd time - shaft broken :cry:

How did you get it broken twice in a row?

[Makiyo Ng]

Cheese, u're an expert on Phantom man. Real nice to learn from u man. Cheers.....Gd nite.

[rylche]

Oh man, my engine is leaking oil!! This morning I went down to my bike and noticed a sizeable pool of oil resting below my bike. Highly suspect it to be engine oil. Probably a gasket/camchain tensioner problem as highlighted above?

[jtzx]

Oh man, my engine is leaking oil!! This morning I went down to my bike and noticed a sizeable pool of oil resting below my bike. Highly suspect it to be engine oil. Probably a gasket/camchain tensioner problem as highlighted above?

 

i think is gasket

[armani123sg]

Oh man, my engine is leaking oil!! This morning I went down to my bike and noticed a sizeable pool of oil resting below my bike. Highly suspect it to be engine oil. Probably a gasket/camchain tensioner problem as highlighted above?

 

wow! u use e word pool, sounds dangerous, like alot leaked out... try to ride slowly to bike shop to have it rectified soon, dun procrastinate at all... cause engine oil very important for the engine...

[mepkoh]

Oh man, my engine is leaking oil!! This morning I went down to my bike and noticed a sizeable pool of oil resting below my bike. Highly suspect it to be engine oil. Probably a gasket/camchain tensioner problem as highlighted above?

 

i saw this bike..also a phantom...the eo covered amost a square meter on the floor...

later met him the the shop..hahhah a loosen drainage bolt is the cause..

this was loosen i suppose and the oil was dumped on to the floor..

 

if u are desperate ...use cooking oil..(try not to ride without eo...) this is better than nothing..

i always have a bit of balanced eo after the eo change..this is my standby eo..

for phantom riders i suppose some may not have this stanby eo around

[jtzx]

i do keep spares of EO also.. for my Oiler and bike =D 2 in1

[pureice68]

Hmmm, a pretty good suggestion bros! Will keep some spare EO too, but do I have to buy a new bottle now? What do you suggest?

[mepkoh]

Hmmm, a pretty good suggestion bros! Will keep some spare EO too, but do I have to buy a new bottle now? What do you suggest?

 

yeah..u nedd to buy means u need to buy..

 

for me..the eo change is 2.3 to 2.5 L..so i always have some around..i use that for top up or my diy oiler too..

i also have 2t around for another bike..so u see..if the bike really has the oil dumped on the floor...i can use the 2t as well for emergency use..

[Firedragon]

Hi guys,

 

my phantom has a oil leakage on the cover of the top left opposite the spark plug which covers vertically for the chain tension inside the engine facing left side. Is it mean that the gasket spolit???

[devil.L]

wa, you positioning abit hard t picture ah..

snap a picture of th leaking area, it'd be easier i suppose. (:

[jB]

buy a spare bottle of EO from LAB cheap like $3-$6 a bottle ;]

[pureice68]

yeah..u nedd to buy means u need to buy..

 

for me..the eo change is 2.3 to 2.5 L..so i always have some around..i use that for top up or my diy oiler too..

i also have 2t around for another bike..so u see..if the bike really has the oil dumped on the floor...i can use the 2t as well for emergency use..

 

buy a spare bottle of EO from LAB cheap like $3-$6 a bottle ;]

 

 

K, will buy a bottle soon. Any brand can right? As long as it's 2T can liao right? So the next bike clinic, I'll have some for the oiler system. Cheers!

[pureice68]

better buy the eo ..4t.. u normally used...eg..planet uses nasa semi..get a bottle of that..u can use to top up your engine as well as oiler if u have it.

note do not use car eo on your bike..it will damage the clutch plate.

 

i have/use 2t... because one of my bike is a 2 stroker..i also use this 2t to top up my oiler..not for the engine..what i meant was if emergency than use as eo..

note..2t is added to petrol for a 2 stroker..

 

Oh! Den I have to get 4T lor, since I'm using Motul 5100 15w50 4T now but no spare lah. K lah, will just get 1 bottle to play save.

[Zhi Ming]

Hi all, need some advice here. Currently stuck at home with a punctured front wheel. Last night was still ok

 

Problem 3: Flat / Punctured Tyres

Solution: Try to inflate tyre with portable pump / bicycle pump then go bike or tyre shop. DO NOT ride on flat tyres as they may damage your tyre or wheel.

 

I will use my floor pump and try to get to planet la , but if it fails , anyone know of any reputable shops that can repair phantom tyres in the AMK ave 10 area ? Any recommendations from the industrial parks etc? Dont want to get carrotted leh

[jtzx]

agree.. tubeless tires very easy to repair.. unlike bicycles with tube in the inside.

[shuanneo]

I have a problem with my phantom.

 

After starting my engine, there's always like "tick tick" sound coming from the engine without clutching in. It's silent after clutching in. Did told the mechanic about it and he said the clutch plate is loose but said its ok.

 

The sound is quite loud and when i just got this bike, it was silent for a phantom. Maybe I didn't give as much TLC to it as compared to the previous owner. I'm intending to continue riding this bike for afew more years as in the midst of taking my Class 2A.

 

I do hope the problem can be solved. Thanks!

 

Background information:

Honda Phantom TA150 Black

Manufacture: 1999

COE till: 2019

Mileage: close to 98k

[razali1980]

I went to change my engine oil today. During the draining, bout 200ml or less only came out. Is this a bad sign? Please advise.

[jtzx]

I went to change my engine oil today. During the draining, bout 200ml or less only came out. Is this a bad sign? Please advise.

 

wow... it's best for you to monitor the engine oil level for the next whole week.. If oil level continue to drop, bike may need overhaul..

[devil.L]

I went to change my engine oil today. During the draining, bout 200ml or less only came out. Is this a bad sign? Please advise.

 

this is not a bad sign, its a super bad sign man..

this happened t mine too..

th block is eating up your engine oil, if you were t ride with insufficient eo, chances are your piston ring wld come loose & its a matter of time for ovrhauling..

 

this happened t mine at least.

[sable81]

the solutions are useful.. thanks

[VidaK]

I went to change my engine oil today. During the draining, bout 200ml or less only came out. Is this a bad sign? Please advise.

 

wow... it's best for you to monitor the engine oil level for the next whole week.. If oil level continue to drop, bike may need overhaul..

 

this is not a bad sign, its a super bad sign man..

this happened t mine too..

th block is eating up your engine oil, if you were t ride with insufficient eo, chances are your piston ring wld come loose & its a matter of time for ovrhauling..

 

this happened t mine at least.

 

yes, this is very serious. please check your oil level every 300km from now onwards... do not ride the bike if the oil level drops below the minimum level...