[Discussion] General Queries From Newbies

[hecter85]

i cant rmb if its CW or CCW, but as long as u turn it to compress the spring more, then its tightening. if cannot tighten alr, ur shocks gone liao. mine oso like dat. so i changed to new one. in fact. the new one at middle setting is stiffer than my old one at hardest setting.

 

 

 

stupid driver man. hope u r alright! but w/o number plates and exact time n location, might be hard for the police to investigate ah. u can give it a go and see wat the police can do la. ride safe! rmb got all of these kind of A-holes on the road, who i assume if they miss one redlight their life will end.

 

 

yah.. good thing i'm fine.. and the bike fine too..

[fiz_ism]

i cant rmb if its CW or CCW, but as long as u turn it to compress the spring more, then its tightening. if cannot tighten alr, ur shocks gone liao. mine oso like dat. so i changed to new one. in fact. the new one at middle setting is stiffer than my old one at hardest setting.

 

thanks naim, how much does a new shock or a 2nd hand, if there is any, cost? and where can i get it?

[naim]

i got mine from LAB. YSS brand for $80 and installed myself. alot of ppl say the quality very bad and better off with original. original brand new will be ex and 2nd hand u duno d age and might be even worse than urs. but my experience so far so good. no complains for $80.

[lolbbqlol]

Hi Phantom Knights!

 

I just bought my phantom a few days ago online. I had no issues with stalling when the bike is on idle. However after i went for servicing, which consisted of changing of EO, spark and air filter, the idling seemed a bit weak and i stalled once or twice when the bike is on idle.

 

So i'm guessing that i should increase the idling of the bike right?

 

If so, do i adjust the idling screw clockwise before i switch on the engine or after?

 

Thank you in advance!

[jevan]

adjust the knob when engine off, for me, or else i wouldnt know how high is my engine reving at .

[renniscecil]

I am kinda curious, is there any Exhaust which I can fit into my TA200?

Basically for better performance and if it is loud, it would be a bonus then.

[yueshan]

jevan u bikes seems familiar , u usually do ur servicing at planet ah. im the guy with the shiny phantom remember? lol

[Sadnewbie]

Hi bros, the keyhole cover of the gas tank cap became loose.. so loose until during ride it can open itself and end up upside down with keyhole expose to rain water..

 

anyone got the same experience? is there any way to fix it?

[revhappy]

i cant rmb if its CW or CCW, but as long as u turn it to compress the spring more, then its tightening. if cannot tighten alr, ur shocks gone liao. mine oso like dat. so i changed to new one. in fact. the new one at middle setting is stiffer than my old one at hardest setting.

 

In my bike, I feel the opposite, when I got the bike the suspension felt very hard and harsh. The slightest humps on the road and I would feel the 'thud' then I looked at the setting, it was set to 1 less than the tightest setting i.e. level 2 according to the manual. Then I went to the shop to set it to level 4 and now it is better, but still not completely satisfied. According to the manual std setting is 3 for normal weights and I ride alone and not very heavy less than 70Kgs. So is the suspension gone bad?

[byon]

Hi bros, the keyhole cover of the gas tank cap became loose.. so loose until during ride it can open itself and end up upside down with keyhole expose to rain water..

 

anyone got the same experience? is there any way to fix it?

 

Buy a new one. You can either buy both sets (ignition + tank cap), or just buy the tank cap.

[Jestino]

Hey guys how much is phantom ta200 2nd hand exhaust?

[shawnlst]

Hi guys, just wondering for TA200 with coe ending in Nov'12 and bike is stock, how much would it fetch to sell as 2nd hand? Thanks in advance!

[Sadnewbie]

Buy a new one. You can either buy both sets (ignition + tank cap), or just buy the tank cap.

 

Thanks bro.

[Sadnewbie]

Hi bros, this is a small annoyance but anyway thought I'll ask in case anyone knows... my bike when I just start engine and if I don't touch anything the engine will die by itself.. is it normal or fixable?

[xavez]

Hi bros, this is a small annoyance but anyway thought I'll ask in case anyone knows... my bike when I just start engine and if I don't touch anything the engine will die by itself.. is it normal or fixable?

 

Most likely minor carb problem. U can bring to Ah Chong at planet and tell him about the problem. Then he'll fix it for you.

[ahch0ng]

Hi bros, this is a small annoyance but anyway thought I'll ask in case anyone knows... my bike when I just start engine and if I don't touch anything the engine will die by itself.. is it normal or fixable?

 

check your idling speed?

[cherryE10]

hi phantom owners

i removed the small starter motor cover on the lhs(between the lhs crankcase cover and sprocket cover with a top and bottom bolt) to take it for polishing, and since it was quite jammed even when unbolted, i removed it patiently with a penknife and a gearwheel with a smaller wheel attached to it fell off.

Can someone pls advise me the correct way to put it back in place?

thanks

[weian]

Any PK-ers here have voltmeter installed on their bikes? Interested to have one to monitor my battery. Preferably one with backlight.

[naim]

Any PK-ers here have voltmeter installed on their bikes? Interested to have one to monitor my battery. Preferably one with backlight.

 

yup i have one. got it from an MO here. or LAB oso shud have. no nd wif backlight. the LEDs strong enuf for sunlight. not super bright in daytime, but still visible. and night tym nt too glaring. supposedly most voltmeters got an auto-brightness function. recommended on an old bike like ours la. duno wen the charging system will fail (touch wood!), unless u for sure knw it has been replaced recently.

[weian]

U mind taking a pic? Or lead me to where is the voltmeter MO? Would appreciate it very much, thanks!

[naim]

i cant seem to find the thread any longer. why not jux go straight to bikeshop n install lar. i tink unique have. IIRC its $45.

[weian]

hmm ok sure. thanks bro!

[Avemaria]

Ehh I was on my way out just now and discovered my bike(phantom ta200) has some issue, my 5th gear has cluttering noise when I switch to, neutral to gear 4 & 6 no issue lei.

Is this gearbox chui already? I am like 3 month more to Coe renewal.. Sian.. Can I still ride it to workshop? As I am skipping from gear 4 straight to 6, skipping gear 5 as of now.

[jtzx]

Ehh I was on my way out just now and discovered my bike(phantom ta200) has some issue, my 5th gear has cluttering noise when I switch to, neutral to gear 4 & 6 no issue lei.

Is this gearbox chui already? I am like 3 month more to Coe renewal.. Sian.. Can I still ride it to workshop? As I am skipping from gear 4 straight to 6, skipping gear 5 as of now.

 

time to change your gear box.. if you continue to ride, may leads to failure of Engine Block too which leads to Overhaul. cause the bits and pieces of chip / damaged gears from gear 5 will damage the piston.

[fiz_ism]

hi bros. my bike just did a top overhaul abt 2 weeks ago. how fast can i ride and how long then i need to change oil and also ride faster? thank you all so much in advance!