[Discussion] General Queries From Newbies

[fairSquare]

Can the TA200 brake padel be adjusted? My leg is pretty long and can't rest my foot on the padel. Rest below padel and move up when braking also a huge struggle. Possible to adjust or "shorten" the padel?

Yes. You might wana try eagle rest? You can't have longer legs/foot than i have.

 

hi bros, is it normal for phantom to have those white spots after rain?

it won't go away when i wipe it.

have to wait for like 30mins before it disappear.

[Ray Oliver Donovan]

Hi guys, my TA exhaust becoming rusty. Any recommendations for any high heat spray paint? thanks

[naim]

Hi guys, my TA exhaust becoming rusty. Any recommendations for any high heat spray paint? thanks

 

Im using rustoleum high heat paint. Its ard $20 IIRC from Self-fix. Holds up to d heat well, but nt very resistant to oils n abrasion. Cud jux be my prep nt so good. Jux make sure sand away d rust first, then clean well b4 spraying.

[Cyberpig]

Found my rear tyre flat yesterday morning so got bike towed to workshop. The shop however say they cannot find any leak. So I took the bike back and today the damn tire flat again. Morning still ok. So what could be wrong? Just took over the bike for 2 days and already no end problems.

[Silent Hunter]

The shop no good lah, cannot detect....

 

If really got no hole in the tyre, that means the valve to pump the air in is leaking lor....

[Cyberpig]

can I use those bicycle foot pump to pump the tyre and ride to nearest petrol station 1km away? The pump gauge only write up to 150psi but dun think it can even reach that level. Bike now stuck at office. Xian 1/2..

[naim]

can I use those bicycle foot pump to pump the tyre and ride to nearest petrol station 1km away? The pump gauge only write up to 150psi but dun think it can even reach that level. Bike now stuck at office. Xian 1/2..

 

yup can use. cux our tires need ard 200kpa (29psi). u can pump to abt 220kpa(32psi) jux in case. go to another bike shop to rectify. like bro Silent Hunter mentioned. if not punctured, its the tyre valve.

[Cyberpig]

Any recommendation for a tyre shop in Tuas area?

[fiz_ism]

Im using rustoleum high heat paint. Its ard $20 IIRC from Self-fix. Holds up to d heat well, but nt very resistant to oils n abrasion. Cud jux be my prep nt so good. Jux make sure sand away d rust first, then clean well b4 spraying.

 

So you spray the whole header?

[naim]

So you spray the whole header?

 

in fact i sprayed my entire exhaust system cux the chrome was beyond rescue. previous owners didnt seem to love it as much i do. and i use exhaust wrap on the header section. looks good!

[Sadnewbie]

Bros, can recommend me a jacket (not necessary from bikeshop) that can provide protection against abrasion during skid? Seems like those at bikeshops look like wear motorgp racing de... any low key jacket thats not too hot to wear after riding?

[systemx]

http://www.airbagjacket.com.sg/products.php?category_id=61

 

Use for 2 years liao. Go down to their office got better selection and cheaper price.

[Sadnewbie]

thanks systemx, but still look too pro...

[AnAmIwEk]

My phantom's coe is expiring this may 19....i kinda want to send to scrap myself rather than asking the shop to do it...how do i do so? can anyone help? will it cost money or will i get money for scraping?

[fairSquare]

are you going to get a new bike?

[fairSquare]

Bros, can recommend me a jacket (not necessary from bikeshop) that can provide protection against abrasion during skid? Seems like those at bikeshops look like wear motorgp racing de... any low key jacket thats not too hot to wear after riding?

 

I hear many good reviews of RS Taichi jackets. might wanna check out motoworld before selecting one that you like.

 

Regina also have some variety.

[sgbiker88]

hi SBF, I am trying to decide which one to get - Phantom vs Rebel.

 

What is your experience, which is a better bike to own based on your feedback (apart from the cc comparison)?

 

Using some parameters, apprec your comments:

1. Engine maintenance -

2. Fuel consumption

3. Ride comfort / fun factor

4. Resale. Is Rebel's resale value higher (since lesser posting than Phantom)

 

Appreciate your views.

[sgbiker88]

Dear SBF bikers,

 

I'd like your views on comparing between the 2 bikes in terms of:

 

- overall performance

- what's strong points vs weak points of each

- resale value

 

I am caught trying to decide which is better buy,

 

Thanks,

[Hydher]

Get the honda phantom!

[bigfatfish]

Rebel easier for cornering compared to phantom. But i think only 125 cc.

[leelck512]

hi all,im going to get a phantom. but i wanna kow can phantom go for long trip? from singapore to kl. sorry i m noob:shy:

[desmondnorio]

Hi all,

 

Today I noticed that my speedo stopped working.

The needle won't move. Anyone have any ideas what might be wrong?

Maybe there's a simple fix?

 

Thanks guys

[naim]

shud be ur speedometer cable. ard $20 at most bikeshops. shud be a quick fix.

[naim]

hi all,im going to get a phantom. but i wanna kow can phantom go for long trip? from singapore to kl. sorry i m noob:shy:

 

i know it sound very cliche but u can pretty much tour on any bike. its jux down to the rider. many phantom riders have reached Thailand. since its a pretty small engine, u might want to take ur time, take lots of rests and enjoy the ride. shouldn't be an issue. just need to make necessary preparations like making sure the bike is mechanically sound.

[desmondnorio]

shud be ur speedometer cable. ard $20 at most bikeshops. shud be a quick fix.

 

Thanks Niam