[Discussion] General Queries From Newbies

calico · March 5, 2014

you can find derek for this kinda scrapyard stuff..

UshioChan · March 7, 2014

Does anyone know Any shop that sells very nice helmets and also do trade in

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squee · March 8, 2014

I just tried unsuccessfully to unscrew the oil drain plug to change my engine oil. How much should I expect to pay a motordiam to change the oil for me? Just labour, not the oil as I already bought a bottle of motul.

I didn't dare force it any further because the nut head was getting rounded.

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sawfly · March 8, 2014

I dun think it will cost much. Some Motordiam do it for free when u change eo

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ber · March 8, 2014

anyone know what is the ideal range for engine compression range for ta200?

squee · March 8, 2014

Compression Ratio: 9.0:1

From wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Phantom

I dun think it will cost much. Some Motordiam do it for free when u change eo

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Thanks sawfly. Will cost under $10?

ber · March 8, 2014

i do not think so expensive, probably a few dollars only at most. while changing maybe you can consider changing the nut so next time you can change yourself?

The compression range I am trying to find out is like for eg 140- 150psi, maybe there is a standard spec?

sawfly · March 8, 2014

Squee: Not too sure cos if I go shopping I'll use their eo instead so that I got one on standby. Anyway if a shop want to carrot me 10bux just for work change I prob wont go back.

Ber: read somewhere ta200 based on xr200 engine so u can do a search from there, dunno true or not; u bought a compression gauge?

In any case some1 in pk mention b4 that if u cover sparkplug hole durimng cranking and if u can keep yr finger there due to the pressure, compression probably's not gd

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squee · March 9, 2014

i do not think so expensive, probably a few dollars only at most. while changing maybe you can consider changing the nut so next time you can change yourself?

Squee: Not too sure cos if I go shopping I'll use their eo instead so that I got one on standby. Anyway if a shop want to carrot me 10bux just for work change I prob wont go back.

I just got my nut changed at Keng Seng Bike Shop (AMK Industrial Park 2) for $10. My oil looked pretty black.

Immediately after changing I felt vibrations are a lot lesser. Engine was less loud as well.

vtec88 · March 9, 2014

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you can find derek for this kinda scrapyard stuff..

Jason87 · March 13, 2014

Hi everyone! I'm a new biker and just bought a ta200 2005 make. Super clueless what to look out for so would appreciate some guidance.

Firstly I would like to ask about my fuel capacity. I realized that when my fuel indicator light up and I go pump petrol, I usually get 8.5L till I see the petrol at the hole nearing the brim. Now is that right?

Secondly, I got around 29km/L for fuel efficiency but so far I have only pumped petrol thrice so will continue to monitor.

Thirdly, I find that my acceleration is quite fast but when I reached highest gear, I can only push the bike till slightly more than 90km on the speedometer before the engine starts the vibrate and I can't bear to hear it groan so I never gone beyond that. I prefer this arrangement but just want to check if there is anything wrong here as I always see other phantom and many Kum Kia riding faster than me.

Fourthly, the ignition starter on my bike takes a long time to start the engine (like 3-4s of depressing that button) and if I do not ride for a day, then I have to push start the bike. Is there something wrong with the battery? If I do need to change it how much will it cost?

Lastly, I wish to fix crash bar and side boxes to my bike. Any recommendations on which crash bar and side box to get and where I can get them done?

I thank you for your kind patience in reading my 'essay'! I really appreciate any help I can get!

Tanarthur · March 13, 2014

Phantom is a 2b bike.. And a cruiser.. Not meant for high speed... Hard to crank, might be battery or ignition coil... Crash bar and boxes LAB...

matthias76 · March 14, 2014

Crashbar I would recommend otherwise. Ah Boy is cheap but may not be good. Install a voltmeter to troubleshoot. Cheap ones go by sgd45.