[Technical] Possible Solutions to your Phantom's Problem

[cherryE10]

hi pk's

my phantom is into serious trouble. Engine is ticking, i'm afraid its a bent valve at best, and a ring or two at worst. compression is all going out through the dipstick hole (

where should i start from?

[naim]

wat makes u tink ur valves n rings are gone? wat triggered this? a knocking sound or sudden bang? i tink we need more details. if prior to this there was already ticking, possible that the end result is ur cam-chain breaking, and ur valves have knocked into your pistons (bent/broken valve).. in this case, BIG DAMAGE to ur wallet, n i doubt the engine would even run.

 

a worn ring will only make the engine lose compression, but the engine shud still be able to run.

 

and wat u mean by compression from dipstick hole? if its air pumping out, thats normal since ur piston is moving up/down and pushing air around your crankcase. best is u can record the sound n let us hear it.

[LostRose]

Hi guys I love my bike lots its cheap and reliable! and i wish to renew my coe when it ends next year.. however due to neglect there is rust everywhere and im gonna pay it back for the years of service my warhorse had given me.

 

first to start off im going to clear the rust here(attached pic) however i got no idea how to do it? any reccomendations?

[naim]

Hi guys I love my bike lots its cheap and reliable! and i wish to renew my coe when it ends next year.. however due to neglect there is rust everywhere and im gonna pay it back for the years of service my warhorse had given me.

 

first to start off im going to clear the rust here(attached pic) however i got no idea how to do it? any reccomendations?

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nice! very loving owner! u can try get a flat file/anyting long n flat, then wrap it wif sum sandpaper and jux rub it. use increasingly finer sandpaper, n finally polish it off. nt sure whether will work. have d same rust issue as well. but nv bothered wif it. *paiseh*

[CSV]

sandpaper will do fine, i did it for my ex phantom also. get varying grit amount so you won't tarnish the metal underneath.

 

start with the roughest and move on to the smoother ones last.

[Hydher]

Hi guys I love my bike lots its cheap and reliable! and i wish to renew my coe when it ends next year.. however due to neglect there is rust everywhere and im gonna pay it back for the years of service my warhorse had given me.

 

first to start off im going to clear the rust here(attached pic) however i got no idea how to do it? any reccomendations?

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If its too much work can send it to rudy aesthetics

 

I'd use a toothbrush and meguairs mag and alu polish.

[Hydher]

ok i went to get this fixed, so its just a few dollars to get it done. Just to share a possible solution to the popping sound at the exhaust when throttle is closed, a possible fix is to change air filter.

 

Another thing, my mechanic diagnosed that my phantom popping sound is cause of the air suction. Which will cause 80-90 bucks. I did not want to change it as its too expensive so he help me block the pipe connected to the air suction valve to temporary prevent the sound. Anyone knows the theory behind it?

 

Skip your mechanic and get it changed at ah chong at $65. I had that with my phantom too. Whether it leads to other problems i dun know.

[LostRose]

If its too much work can send it to rudy aesthetics

 

I'd use a toothbrush and meguairs mag and alu polish.

 

Oooo where is this rudy aesthetics? i need to remove alotttt of rust and nuts n screwss. hmm i actually went and put in 2 hrs of sanding and this is what i got. there is some rust left, it went deep i think i'll have to continue another day.. sprayed wd40 to prevent further rust

[jtzx]

ok i went to get this fixed, so its just a few dollars to get it done. Just to share a possible solution to the popping sound at the exhaust when throttle is closed, a possible fix is to change air filter.

 

Another thing, my mechanic diagnosed that my phantom popping sound is cause of the air suction. Which will cause 80-90 bucks. I did not want to change it as its too expensive so he help me block the pipe connected to the air suction valve to temporary prevent the sound. Anyone knows the theory behind it?

 

I didnt change. Cause ah chong say not a problem as long as the bike still can move. When i close throttle, got the "bop bop bop" sound. I think its similar to yours.

 

cam tension replacement or cub wash needed Ta200 is worth repairing and rider for another 10 years man

 

Hi guys I love my bike lots its cheap and reliable! and i wish to renew my coe when it ends next year.. however due to neglect there is rust everywhere and im gonna pay it back for the years of service my warhorse had given me.

 

first to start off im going to clear the rust here(attached pic) however i got no idea how to do it? any reccomendations?

[ATTACH=CONFIG]243405[/ATTACH]

 

Oooo where is this rudy aesthetics? i need to remove alotttt of rust and nuts n screwss. hmm i actually went and put in 2 hrs of sanding and this is what i got. there is some rust left, it went deep i think i'll have to continue another day.. sprayed wd40 to prevent further rust

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after you removed the rust, better sticker it to prevent futher rust in future or apply some chemical on it yeah!!

Somehow every part ( screws , bot N nuts ) are not stainless steel.. so need to clean and oil Our bike once in a while :]

[CSV]

good job, you removed alot of the surface rust.

[okayama]

hi guys is it true that the wobbling of handlebar can be due to us having rear box? cause sometimes on the road i try let go of the handlebar, the thing wobble. ask chong if its steering cone problem or probably just need some tightening, but he say its the box. anyone come across this problem?

[CSV]

could be your wheel bearings or tyres.

 

i had wobble on mine when i let go, but after changing tires and wheel bearing, no more.

[byon]

try these guys. i kinda regret not using this during my phantom days. it will simplify your process alot.

 

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php/343389-lt-CMO-gt-Master-Formula-Polish-Metal-and-Sealer-Gloss

[Silent Hunter]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmO83rzmSqI&feature=plcp&context=C46fb32bVDvjVQa1PpcFMRCVvA-dDK5KPuYlRO2u2UR0kg_saTaVE%3D

 

Anyone know how much to fix my right signal light?

 

Rear right signal light blown.

Change it and the front should blink.

[cherryE10]

wat makes u tink ur valves n rings are gone? wat triggered this? a knocking sound or sudden bang? i tink we need more details. if prior to this there was already ticking, possible that the end result is ur cam-chain breaking, and ur valves have knocked into your pistons (bent/broken valve).. in this case, BIG DAMAGE to ur wallet, n i doubt the engine would even run.

 

a worn ring will only make the engine lose compression, but the engine shud still be able to run.

 

and wat u mean by compression from dipstick hole? if its air pumping out, thats normal since ur piston is moving up/down and pushing air around your crankcase. best is u can record the sound n let us hear it.

 

well what happened is that the bike was working smoothly as usual and then it started to miss, like when you have to turn the reserve fuel valve. And made a frequent tick-tick noise I limped home(about 8km) and replaced the spark plug. idling was at first fine,but after riding a few hundred metres, it did the same thing again and promptly turned back home.

Luckily engine runs but i havent started it since to avoid any further damage, so no broken timing chain!

Monday i will tow it to a locally renowned honda mech. Meanwhile i'm preparing myself for the shock!

[ezzyoiler]

ok i went to get this fixed, so its just a few dollars to get it done. Just to share a possible solution to the popping sound at the exhaust when throttle is closed, a possible fix is to change air filter.

 

Another thing, my mechanic diagnosed that my phantom popping sound is cause of the air suction. Which will cause 80-90 bucks. I did not want to change it as its too expensive so he help me block the pipe connected to the air suction valve to temporary prevent the sound. Anyone knows the theory behind it?

think your fuel mix is too rich or lean....try tuning the carb.....

[naim]

well what happened is that the bike was working smoothly as usual and then it started to miss, like when you have to turn the reserve fuel valve. And made a frequent tick-tick noise I limped home(about 8km) and replaced the spark plug. idling was at first fine,but after riding a few hundred metres, it did the same thing again and promptly turned back home.

Luckily engine runs but i havent started it since to avoid any further damage, so no broken timing chain!

Monday i will tow it to a locally renowned honda mech. Meanwhile i'm preparing myself for the shock!

 

yup better jux tow to a shop. dun start the engine in d meantime. worried might do more damage. hopefully nothing too expensive.

[cherryE10]

hoping just rings and gaskets; not expensive stuff. but parts take 3-4 wks to arrive here

[azzurifizzy]

Hello friendly people. Recently, I've been experiencing regular jerky movements on my TA200, especially if I go 80km/h and above. The feeling is similar to when the petrol tank is almost empty and you have to switch to reserve yet a split second later, moves forward as per normal. And then the cycle continues for every 50-100m. What can be the cause of this problem?

[Nick_Lee]

Been trying to find the solution to a very irritating problem... When my bike starts cold, there is a 'tick' sound from the engine. It's fine after 5 mins of riding... Recently cannot hear the sound again. Spoke to @byon he told me should be chain tensioner spoil. Anyone knows how much planet will charge to fix the prob? If too ex think I won't renew Coe and scrap the bike. Appreciate comments.

[cherryE10]

Hello friendly people. Recently, I've been experiencing regular jerky movements on my TA200, especially if I go 80km/h and above. The feeling is similar to when the petrol tank is almost empty and you have to switch to reserve yet a split second later, moves forward as per normal. And then the cycle continues for every 50-100m. What can be the cause of this problem?

 

check the spark plug and engine oil level;be careful, could be doing it more frequently the more you use bike. sounds like mine problem

[naim]

Been trying to find the solution to a very irritating problem... When my bike starts cold, there is a 'tick' sound from the engine. It's fine after 5 mins of riding... Recently cannot hear the sound again. Spoke to @byon he told me should be chain tensioner spoil. Anyone knows how much planet will charge to fix the prob? If too ex think I won't renew Coe and scrap the bike. Appreciate comments.

 

shud be a chain tensioner problem. not so expensive. should be $60 at Planet.

[cherryE10]

yup better jux tow to a shop. dun start the engine in d meantime. worried might do more damage. hopefully nothing too expensive.

 

bike towed to a locally-renowned honda mech; and he gave me baaaaaad news! his impression, after years of experience, is a SCREWED CRANK!!!! wonder how that cam about). as engine is out, i might as well replace the timing chain.

Any ideas where to start the search for parts? maybe a link to a thread in here? thanks

[cherryE10]

yup better jux tow to a shop. dun start the engine in d meantime. worried might do more damage. hopefully nothing too expensive.

 

bike towed to a locally-renowned honda mech; and he gave me baaaaaad news! his impression, after years of experience, is a SCREWED CRANK!!!! wonder how that cam about). as engine is out, i might as well replace the timing chain.

Any ideas where to start the search for parts? maybe a link to a thread in here? thanks

[ming76]

what could be the possible causes of flat battery?battery was changed for a few days and it becomes flat..