[Technical] Queries for TA200

[naim]

carb not tune properly is refering to the screw driver thingy?

ya i divided with the distance travelled with the amount topped up.

 

Not only that screw. There are other components that affect, usually jets inside. Either urs is too big (richer thus higher FC) or inside all dirty (affects the combustion = higher FC as well). I hv opened up mine before n despite using only local petrol, some dirt n grime still accumulates after just 3mths.

[projectyc]

icic, i adjusted mine 'Screw A' left side of the carb one turn anticlock wise, so will ride a few days to moniter.

any tips on how to open up inside and see to clean or check ah.

 

Not only that screw. There are other components that affect, usually jets inside. Either urs is too big (richer thus higher FC) or inside all dirty (affects the combustion = higher FC as well). I hv opened up mine before n despite using only local petrol, some dirt n grime still accumulates after just 3mths.

[naim]

icic, i adjusted mine 'Screw A' left side of the carb one turn anticlock wise, so will ride a few days to moniter.

any tips on how to open up inside and see to clean or check ah.

 

U can try la but from wat i knw, that screw only affects idling mixture. At other revs/throttle position is done by the other parts inside the carb. Nt easy to teach u online, but i jux did it myself after some research online to slightly anticipate wat i will be seeing inside. Most importantly u nd to knw wat hoses connect to whr. Best is take photo after every step jux in case u forgot hw to assemble back.

[projectyc]

le sighh,

sounds like a chim operation.

haha, maybe if got chance can meet some pro PK-ers for this session.

 

U can try la but from wat i knw, that screw only affects idling mixture. At other revs/throttle position is done by the other parts inside the carb. Nt easy to teach u online, but i jux did it myself after some research online to slightly anticipate wat i will be seeing inside. Most importantly u nd to knw wat hoses connect to whr. Best is take photo after every step jux in case u forgot hw to assemble back.

[sawfly]

U can try la but from wat i knw, that screw only affects idling mixture. At other revs/throttle position is done by the other parts inside the carb. Nt easy to teach u online, but i jux did it myself after some research online to slightly anticipate wat i will be seeing inside. Most importantly u nd to knw wat hoses connect to whr. Best is take photo after every step jux in case u forgot hw to assemble back.

 

will draining the carb bowl help projectyc in this case if he was running over rich?

i just managed to solve my low power / lean surging problem by opening screw B to drain the carb and i emptied out some rust.. now the bike run as before!

 

actually can we make some basic carb maintenance/troubleshooting info a stickie or something? it took me some weeks searching up and down in the forum and google just to find my answer.. im sure new beginner riders also confused about which screw to adjust when hitting carb issues etc..

[naim]

If u guys are willing to come over to my place in cck, i can organise a session to teach u all hw to open up n clean the carb. Its not that difficult actually. Just need screwdriver and brake cleaner.

[epidemic41]

Idm bro. All of us gather at yr place also a chance to meet fellow pks just post here the time and place!

[sawfly]

sounds good!

[projectyc]

How about this coming Sunday 17th Feb?

[ming76]

If u guys are willing to come over to my place in cck, i can organise a session to teach u all hw to open up n clean the carb. Its not that difficult actually. Just need screwdriver and brake cleaner.

good idea!

 

Oh ya, my bike died on me yesterday. I guess it probably caused by the ponding which I rode thru yesterday during lunchtime. After riding through the water, i noitced the sound of the engine becomes different but the bike was still running and rode safety back to office. Then in the evening when I was riding back home, halfway through my journey, the engine just died at the traffic junction. Luckily i was quite near a petrol kiosk and managed to push my bike there. I called and consulted a mechnanic which then advised me to wipe the spark plug. Tried but then still the engine wont start. FInally got to ask for towing to workshop.

 

What could be the possible cause of the engine's failure?

[naim]

Sunday daytime is okay for me. If all cfm, i can post the meetup location here.

 

@ming76 did u dry the spark plug cap? Thats the usual culprit. The actual spark plug itself wont get wet one.

[ming76]

Sunday daytime is okay for me. If all cfm, i can post the meetup location here.

 

@ming76 did u dry the spark plug cap? Thats the usual culprit. The actual spark plug itself wont get wet one.

 

@naim a fellow rider assisted me which i think he removed the rubber cap for the spark plug.

[naim]

@naim a fellow rider assisted me which i think he removed the rubber cap for the spark plug.

 

hmmm not too sure then. mine had that problem everytime i washed the bike. just changed the cap, and all was well. hope urs is as simple as mine.

[sawfly]

Sunday daytime is okay for me. If all cfm, i can post the meetup location here.

 

@ming76 did u dry the spark plug cap? Thats the usual culprit. The actual spark plug itself wont get wet one.

 

it will be around what time leh? may hv to work so need to gauge timing!

 

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[naim]

it will be around what time leh? may hv to work so need to gauge timing!

 

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sorry. made plans already. however i can try and make time on weekday nights la. just let me know in advance. best is those interested come up wif a date n time. or if really keen just contact me personally also can.

[projectyc]

I'm fine with weekdays night too! Any Mon, Tue or Thurs night is good: )

opened up the screw B on the right side and the petrol flowed out a little.

Nothing much, all quite clear.

[ming76]

hmmm not too sure then. mine had that problem everytime i washed the bike. just changed the cap, and all was well. hope urs is as simple as mine.

workshop called me and said is not electrical fault, they need to dismantle the engine for further diagnosis.

[ming76]

hmmm not too sure then. mine had that problem everytime i washed the bike. just changed the cap, and all was well. hope urs is as simple as mine.

lastest update by the workshop that timing chain has broke. wondinering how much will it cost?

[naim]

lastest update by the workshop that timing chain has broke. wondinering how much will it cost?

 

The last time i did was ard $200+ for timing chain n tensioner. But it didnt break. If it did break, more than jux ur timing chain. Most of the tym ur valves n pistons can get damaged as well. I tink u better check agn. Might jux be chopping u.

[aslam]

Hello brothers,

Just bought my phantom a month ago. Firat time tried gg over 100km/hr. After that i started hearing a very weird clicking sound like metal hitting against metal. Like how a loose bolt will sound under vibration. Is it cos the piston is spoilt or is it some loose bolt? Its definitely coming from around the engine area. Very new to riding. Pls do advice thank you.

[ming76]

The last time i did was ard $200+ for timing chain n tensioner. But it didnt break. If it did break, more than jux ur timing chain. Most of the tym ur valves n pistons can get damaged as well. I tink u better check agn. Might jux be chopping u.

 

I got it wrongly, the chain came off, not broken. No damage to valve and piston. They said must do a overhaul of the engine, and plus changing other parts like front brake reservior, rear brake pump assist and some minor works. Total damge came up to $840

 

Repairs works carried out at RaceWerks at bukit merah

[naim]

Dats still expensive man. Top overhaul should cost u max $400 only. nt sure wat other misc parts u change though. Brake parts not that ex as well. Jux that i feel their explanation very vague. Chain come off why must overhaul? If no damage to valve n piston, overhaul wat? At most i can think of is camshaft, which shouldnt be more than 200?

[ming76]

Dats still expensive man. Top overhaul should cost u max $400 only. nt sure wat other misc parts u change though. Brake parts not that ex as well. Jux that i feel their explanation very vague. Chain come off why must overhaul? If no damage to valve n piston, overhaul wat? At most i can think of is camshaft, which shouldnt be more than 200?

collected my bike today. below is the list of parts replaced

Towing charges-$25

Head gasket-$24

Cylinder gasket-$8

Vlave stem seal x2-$18

Pulser cover gasket-$4

O ringx2$-10

Crank gasket-$9

Cam chain-$48

Auto tensioner-$55

Cam chain guide-$30

Tensioner lifter-$58

Front brake pump-$75

Rear brake pump-$80

Labour-$250

engine oil-$3

Bled brakex2-$30

NGK dprsea-9 plus-$5

Valve intake-$38

Valve exhaust-$45

 

[naim]

Wah the labour is the killer man! Aiya nvm la jux enjoy the bike alr since u alr paid so much.

[Hydher]

collected my bike today. below is the list of parts replaced

Towing charges-$25

Head gasket-$24

Cylinder gasket-$8

Vlave stem seal x2-$18

Pulser cover gasket-$4

O ringx2$-10

Crank gasket-$9

Cam chain-$48

Auto tensioner-$55

Cam chain guide-$30

Tensioner lifter-$58

Front brake pump-$75

Rear brake pump-$80

Labour-$250

engine oil-$3

Bled brakex2-$30

NGK dprsea-9 plus-$5

Valve intake-$38

Valve exhaust-$45

 

 

i jz hope they changed e things they stated