My review on the ta200

[forkie]

The list is my opinion and some infos by my friends riding them...

 

-Bajaj pulsar 180

-Yamaha X1 (claim by a frd riding X1, maybe he sucks)

-Yamaha YBR125

-Yamaha EN125

-honda wave 125 (i doubt a stock one can)

-Honda CG125?

-Honda CBF150

-Honda Varadero 125

-Honda Shadow 125

-Daelim Roadwin

-Daelim Daystar

-Daelim Magma

-Kawasaki Boss 175

 

interested abt TW200's pickup, since it's a 200. Guess it will have higher pickup and lower topspeed.

 

 

Pulsar and other cruiser type i agree phantom should be slightly better in terms of pick up.

 

Hmmm.... Not sure about X1 and Wave. Coz have experience of they always in front of me when traffic goes green. The other models like YBR125 CG125 CBF150 EN125 I'm sure coz not common for me to see on the road.

 

Actually how to confirm who have a better pick up ? Torque can be a good way of comparing. But then they only useing gauge of 7000rpm. Weight/power ratio do have some impact. Being heavier in weight, Wave have a better edge even though is it only a 125.

 

As for spark plug, a iridium is around $14 and above. Abit costly but can last damn long. 20k still looks gd and should be able to last another 20k without much problems. Since Phantom is too cheap in maintenece, I always use the best parts available.

[swiftee]

imo, if wanna stretch the spark plug, buy a spare and keep bring it everywhere you go... dun wanna call for tow just because a sparkplug fail on you right?

 

why need to call tow? just go to a shop, buy spark plug, come back, fix lor...

[mrnoman]

hi guys, i have problem with my bike ta200 phantom, seem like my bike has no power like that.. what the major problem on it? engine failing?

[Hydher]

hey you can posts at the phantom discussion group (:

[Fried Rice]

i heard from my friends that ta 200 fishtails easily

[BLACK COMET]

From some of the findings I have collected. the reason for Phantom to fish tail is the rear suspension setup.

 

If you can soften it abit. The fishtail should decrease.

 

As Usual. do know what u are doing before attempting

[cumified]

So far whats noted is the dangerous fishtail.

Wonder if can drift LOL.

i fishtail on MSCP during a heavy rain. from 1 end to the other end. Scary but exciting.

[Hydher]

Even with my 250KG cruiser now, i fishtail. Yes, softening the suspension does help a little.

Also, try to apply more front braking and go for a defensive course that teaches you how to jam your brakes the proper way. Cheers.

 

Although they may have alternative spark plugs, i doubt they are made for a phantom. Best to follow the manual.