[Discussion] General Queries From Newbies

[sawfly]

heard ppl email to appeal. U would need a good reason why u were confused enough to be in the lane first place though

 

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[sawfly]

Go one motoring > lta end services > etransaction > Submit an appeal

 

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[matthias76]

Got demerit points?

 

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[UshioChan]

Don't have, they only want money !!

 

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[matthias76]

*Update*

 

I decided to proceed with a Top Overhaul.

 

A list of items changed/tuned:

1. Piston

2. Pison Link

3. Cam Chain Tensioner

4. Timing Chain

5. Clutch Plate

6. Gasket

7. Gasket Valve

8. Rejet/Wash Carburetor

9. Front/Rear Sprocket

10. Chain

 

Was quoted quite a decent price. Bo bian have to proceed

 

How much if I may ask and at where?

 

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[ZenMan]

How much if I may ask and at where?

 

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Total I bargained down to $600. The bike shop is: Bike Image Motor Trading

 

If you're going there, probably can tell the guy is the small boy with the White Phantom recommend

[matthias76]

Factor in the cost of cam chain tensioner at 65, sprocket chain set at 140, carb washing at 45 your top overhaul if includes the usual package is cheap.

 

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[ZenMan]

Factor in the cost of cam chain tensioner at 65, sprocket chain set at 140, carb washing at 45 your top overhaul if includes the usual package is cheap.

 

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Yeah. The previous owner of my bike, who's more experienced and knowledgeable than me, told me that it was pretty cheap too.

[ah_huat]

Sorry guys, it's a maintenance free battery, cause previously my phantom have this problem after I installed the new iu, thus the uncle at LeeHuat told me was maintenance free, means something like self maintaining .. so I just use what they say !! Sorry for misunderstanding

 

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Maintenance free battery means that due to the way it is constructed, water is not lost during the process of charging and discharging. This means that you do not have to add battery water on a periodic basis.

 

I know that a lot of us do not ride our bikes regularly and there is a risk of the battery discharging due to the IU. There have been advices of disconnecting the negative terminal of the battery to prevent that happening, but there will be hassle of taking out the seats and screwing it back. Has anyone installed a switch to disconnect the negative terminal of the battery when knowing that you are not going to ride the bike for the next few days ? I wonder if this is feasible.

[matthias76]

My iu is connected to key switch. Power off = iu off.

 

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[squee]

Its time for inspection. My rear licence plate has a scratched into half digit 7. My mechanic mentioned to me before it might cause problems with the authorities... Anyone know if its true?

 

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[matthias76]

Yes. Number plate is one of the mandatory checks.

 

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[squee]

Ah thanks. I guess I got to get them changed then. Are there like different qualities of number plates out there?

 

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[rknights]

Been reading the threads and searching but can't seems to find what does overhaul of the bike does. What is being repaired and such... Saw theres a top overhaul... what else are there?

 

Thank you~

Edited July 18, 2014 by rknights

[sawfly]

Been reading the threads and searching but can't seems to find what does overhaul of the bike does. What is being repaired and such... Saw theres a top overhaul... what else are there?

 

Thank you~

 

in summary, overhaul indicates the disassembly of engine components to do cleaning and replacement of any worn parts.

- got 2 types, top end and bottom end.

- top end includes disassembly of the cylinder and piston side, usually the pistons are cleaned or replaced, the surface of cylinder rebored, and piston rings replaced if necessary. if cam chain worn the chains are replaced. this may or may not include cam chain tensioner replacement. not sure if it includes work on the valves as well.

- bottom end would include disassembly of the crankcase, servicing of the transmission and the connecting rod etc. this one im not completely sure because nvr do before.

 

you may refer to this 2 sets of youtube links for a reference on what is done:

 

Motorcycle Top End Rebuild for Four-Stroke (Part 1 of 2)

Motorcycle Top End Rebuild for Four-Stroke (Part 2 of 2)

 

Motorcycle bottom end rebuild part 1 (of 3) crank & bearings

(this is for 2 stroke but quite similar to TA200)

[matthias76]

Ah thanks. I guess I got to get them changed then. Are there like different qualities of number plates out there?

 

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Cheapest $6 sticker type. Most expensive I tried was a $45 with metal numbers.

 

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[squee]

Thanks Matthias!

 

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[UshioChan]

Hey guys, I notice most of the phantom have some plate attached to the front of their bike (just in front of the gasket). Whatsl actually is it ??

[matthias76]

What do you mean by gasket?

 

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[sawfly]

post photo and point out?

[UshioChan]

I was taking about this area, they have some filter looking thingy but not sure is it a filter

[UshioChan]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/03/9usydyqe.jpg

[sawfly]

Perhaps u can point an arrow? I saw u circled the frame and the cylinder area..

[UshioChan]

Is this area, this is my bike, but I saw some have some phantom have a filter looking thing attached to this area

[sawfly]

are u referring to the radiator like thing on ta150 Phantom? Their engine is different that's why.. That is if u referring to that..