[Technical] Possible Solutions to your Phantom's Problem

[Shunpo]

urgent urgent.

 

My drain hose keeps on leaking petrol .. may I know what's the cause ? I have seen other phantoms, and their drain hose is not connected at the other end as well, but it doesnt leak any petrol . . may I know what went wrong ? I'm so lost yet again T_T

[Pandoras Kitten 3]

Do you notice there is a screw on the right side of the carb? Close (screw in) the drain screw and it should stop leaking.

 

If all else fails there's always friendly Dr Chong who could probably nail the leak for free

[deathmaster]

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.

 

Reason: Your clutch cable is breaking.

Solution: Replace your clutch cable

 

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)

 

25: After turning off my engine there is a tick tick tick sound some where.

Reason: Exhast pipe is cooling down. Hot it expands so cold it turns back.

Solution: Do DIY exhaust wrap. Reduced backpressure = faster heat evacuation, leading to high speed silent running and silent cooldown after engine off. (Kalyan)

 

Problem 26: Cannot find neutral gear!

Solution: Gear oil not suitable, change different grade of gear oil (see gearoil thread for details)

Solution: Gear box dying.

Solution: Engine is overheated. (Running too lean/ Not enough engine oil.)

Solution: Clutch freeplay not enough

[kan0n]

hi guys, recently my bike is hit by dunno "hu" or "what" in the car park, and it fall. Today i was riding on AYE, keep feeling my bike seems to be like jerking from tym to tym, i duno is road uneven or bumpy. Any possibe reason to keep feeling that?

[VidaK]

hi guys, recently my bike is hit by dunno "hu" or "what" in the car park, and it fall. Today i was riding on AYE, keep feeling my bike seems to be like jerking from tym to tym, i duno is road uneven or bumpy. Any possibe reason to keep feeling that?

 

your bike doesn't seem like it is even safe to be ridden... you should get a trusted mechanic to have a look and test ride it...

[Pandoras Kitten 3]

your bike doesn't seem like it is even safe to be ridden... you should get a trusted mechanic to have a look and test ride it...

 

Seconded, please do not risk yourself on a suspect machine. Nothing against the bike - it can survive the occasional drop quite well, but certain components bent out of alignment will adversely affect performance and safety. The mechanic can diagnose the problem better than most of us, and save you the liability of being responsible for DIY repairs.

[CJP]

hi guys, recently my bike is hit by dunno "hu" or "what" in the car park, and it fall. Today i was riding on AYE, keep feeling my bike seems to be like jerking from tym to tym, i duno is road uneven or bumpy. Any possibe reason to keep feeling that?

 

If it falls to the right, the petrol from the carb/tank might leak out then the carb might be fill with air thus have the jerking feeling from time to time. But it will be ok after a short while.. This happened to me before. but it was ok after like 20mins of riding

[jB]

lol I've seen some interesting reasons and solutions though some are quite DUH but still usable because people will still ask anyway without thinking

[razali1980]

My front brake does not light up my brake light when press... Anyone know how to fix it??? Or I need to change the front brake lever???

[Pandoras Kitten 3]

@razali1980 - the front brake light actuates by way of the "button" type switch. When you press the brake lever the inside part of it hits the button.

 

Not so easy to DIY but I suspect the "button" switch problem. Or it's wiring. Since the lever is a mechanical object and will actuate the button 100% of the time, I'm suspecting a little electrical connection issue. Or that the button has gotten stuck somehow.

[razali1980]

Hmm... But I see that the botton actually ejected when i press the lever and it is not stuck but it just dun want to active the brake light... NVM I will ask Dr Chong and see if he can help... Thanks for the reply...

[jtzx]

My front brake does not light up my brake light when press... Anyone know how to fix it??? Or I need to change the front brake lever???

 

Hmm... But I see that the botton actually ejected when i press the lever and it is not stuck but it just dun want to active the brake light... NVM I will ask Dr Chong and see if he can help... Thanks for the reply...

 

 

wiring or switch prob only ;D hahaha...

[naim]

guys... been hving this issues for d past 2 mths.. i hv trouble getting 1st gear wen im in Neutral.. last tym, maybe only 10% of d tym i cant get 1st gear on the first tap (as in 1 time i tap down d gear lever). nw, its like only 10% of d tym i can get the gear on d first tap. most of d tym, i hv to tap, clutch in n out at least 5-6 times then can engage..sucks wen there is bloody big lorry behind me.. played ard wif d clutch freeplay still no success..

 

chged engine oil still the same.. hw guys? it seems that the gear jux doesn't "snap" strongly anymore.. must keep pressing n pressing... urgh! isit a mechanical issue?

[crazydj]

@razali1980 - the front brake light actuates by way of the "button" type switch. When you press the brake lever the inside part of it hits the button.

 

Not so easy to DIY but I suspect the "button" switch problem. Or it's wiring. Since the lever is a mechanical object and will actuate the button 100% of the time, I'm suspecting a little electrical connection issue. Or that the button has gotten stuck somehow.

 

Or the switch spoil. My bike, the light activated when the button is depressed.

[crazydj]

@razali1980 - the front brake light actuates by way of the "button" type switch. When you press the brake lever the inside part of it hits the button.

 

Not so easy to DIY but I suspect the "button" switch problem. Or it's wiring. Since the lever is a mechanical object and will actuate the button 100% of the time, I'm suspecting a little electrical connection issue. Or that the button has gotten stuck somehow.

 

Or the switch spoil. My bike, the light activated when the button is depressed.

[CJP]

guys... been hving this issues for d past 2 mths.. i hv trouble getting 1st gear wen im in Neutral.. last tym, maybe only 10% of d tym i cant get 1st gear on the first tap (as in 1 time i tap down d gear lever). nw, its like only 10% of d tym i can get the gear on d first tap. most of d tym, i hv to tap, clutch in n out at least 5-6 times then can engage..sucks wen there is bloody big lorry behind me.. played ard wif d clutch freeplay still no success..

 

chged engine oil still the same.. hw guys? it seems that the gear jux doesn't "snap" strongly anymore.. must keep pressing n pressing... urgh! isit a mechanical issue?

 

Try release clutch, then clutch in again and kick down when in neutral. I had this problem before after i fell, the gear lever was a little bent so its hard to hit gear 1. For all gears from 6 to neutral, kick a little will engage, but to hit gear 1, the lever has to move a longer distance. Just use a spanner bend the lever up a little can work. Did u fall on the left or hit something with the gear lever recently?

[razali1980]

guys... been hving this issues for d past 2 mths.. i hv trouble getting 1st gear wen im in Neutral.. last tym, maybe only 10% of d tym i cant get 1st gear on the first tap (as in 1 time i tap down d gear lever). nw, its like only 10% of d tym i can get the gear on d first tap. most of d tym, i hv to tap, clutch in n out at least 5-6 times then can engage..sucks wen there is bloody big lorry behind me.. played ard wif d clutch freeplay still no success..

 

chged engine oil still the same.. hw guys? it seems that the gear jux doesn't "snap" strongly anymore.. must keep pressing n pressing... urgh! isit a mechanical issue?

 

It happen to me also... All you need to do is... Push your bike slightly forward clutching in then kick again... And try not to reverse when in neutral espacially when you stop at traffic light... best dun even engage neutral when you stop at traffic light... just stay on gear 1 so you will be ready to go...

[naim]

nah.. d bike isn't damaged at all.. guess i will try d rolling forward trick.. thanks for tips bros..

 

i just try n see for another few days la.. hope it isnt sum mechanical issue wif d gearbox..

[VidaK]

guys... been hving this issues for d past 2 mths.. i hv trouble getting 1st gear wen im in Neutral.. last tym, maybe only 10% of d tym i cant get 1st gear on the first tap (as in 1 time i tap down d gear lever). nw, its like only 10% of d tym i can get the gear on d first tap. most of d tym, i hv to tap, clutch in n out at least 5-6 times then can engage..sucks wen there is bloody big lorry behind me.. played ard wif d clutch freeplay still no success..

 

chged engine oil still the same.. hw guys? it seems that the gear jux doesn't "snap" strongly anymore.. must keep pressing n pressing... urgh! isit a mechanical issue?

 

if the above suggestions doesn't help, try to kick from neutral down to first gear using half clutch... since I think you have "clutched in too much"

[VidaK]

guys... been hving this issues for d past 2 mths.. i hv trouble getting 1st gear wen im in Neutral.. last tym, maybe only 10% of d tym i cant get 1st gear on the first tap (as in 1 time i tap down d gear lever). nw, its like only 10% of d tym i can get the gear on d first tap. most of d tym, i hv to tap, clutch in n out at least 5-6 times then can engage..sucks wen there is bloody big lorry behind me.. played ard wif d clutch freeplay still no success..

 

chged engine oil still the same.. hw guys? it seems that the gear jux doesn't "snap" strongly anymore.. must keep pressing n pressing... urgh! isit a mechanical issue?

 

if the above suggestions doesn't help, try to kick from neutral down to first gear using half clutch... since I think you have "clutched in too much"

[naim]

sumtyms i do try chging at half-clutch as well.. but just rarely works... maybe i try it as well... maybe a combination of both lar.. haha...

[thechosenx]

Hmm I realise after i off my engine i roll my bike forward there's a yiiiiiiii sound. Then I realise is my front tire is making that sound, anyone know what needs to be change?

[VidaK]

Hmm I realise after i off my engine i roll my bike forward there's a yiiiiiiii sound. Then I realise is my front tire is making that sound, anyone know what needs to be change?

 

sounds like your front brakes are screeching... check your front brake pad first

[naim]

drop by a workshop and hv a good air blast at the pads.. cud be build up of brake dust.. dat was my solution wen i jux chged pads..

[thechosenx]

Thanks for the info guys but is there any way i can do it myself? Like use water to clean or do i have to take out the whole brake?