[Discussion] General Queries From Newbies

[Hydher]

hi, anyone has any idea where and how much it costs to make a new ignition key? and also how long it'll take? i just lost my ignition key.

 

ive check with ahchong, he say 60bucks with tow and will take a day. so im looking for alternatives. faster and/or cheaper.

 

and sorry to mods for starting a new thread.

 

Try LIM AH BOY. If not, go for chong ah chong.

 

Hi Guys,

 

While on expressway , @ approx 70km/h , can hear metal clicking sound. brought to workshop. They said it is the metal chain need lubrication. just bought my 7 yr old TA200 about 1.5 mth back . any chance if it is engine problem? any one here have such problem before . Pls advise.

 

Listen to them first, degrease and lubricate your chain. If not, prepare $400.

 

Haha I'm gonna head to Planet the first thing after I get my bike tmr! Excited

 

Do ask ah chong to test ride your bike I suggest to change your tyres at least to avoid skids as a new rider.

[rylche]

Just reached home after collecting my bike at 2pm. I got lost, ran out of petrol, and got **** scared by a few taxis on the way back.

 

But I made it!!

[Silent Hunter]

Congrates on getting your new Bike!

And surviving the trip back!

[shunoski]

Just reached home after collecting my bike at 2pm. I got lost, ran out of petrol, and got **** scared by a few taxis on the way back.

 

But I made it!!

 

Forgot to advise on getting an escort to go along with you, haha... it's sure is harrowing with you trying to get used to controlling a new bike, fighting the traffic, finding your way, panicking to find a petrol kiosk...

 

Do come out for a ride next time, if you do see Beyond The Screen thread, singapore rides.. slow speed, enjoy the wind.

[VidaK]

Just reached home after collecting my bike at 2pm. I got lost, ran out of petrol, and got **** scared by a few taxis on the way back.

 

But I made it!!

 

ran out of petrol...? I think you had only hit the reserve... not totally out of petrol...

 

anyway... congratulations!!

 

well... you can arm yourself with more knowledge by reading the guide for new riders

 

[rylche]

Haha the bike shop only topped up enough for the reserve. About 1L plus? I had to go to the petrol kiosk right away but I lost my way!

[jtzx]

Haha the bike shop only topped up enough for the reserve. About 1L plus? I had to go to the petrol kiosk right away but I lost my way!

 

it's good that you put a mini street directory in your bike just in case =)

[devil.L]

1L can go 30km + -, you lost your way.. wow.

im alil impressed..

[Hydher]

Just reached home after collecting my bike at 2pm. I got lost, ran out of petrol, and got **** scared by a few taxis on the way back.

 

But I made it!!

 

use this http://www.oneshift.com

[rylche]

1L can go 30km + -, you lost your way.. wow.

im alil impressed..

 

Haha paiseh la.. The shop uncle pointed me here and there until I somehow reached Tampines. I have no idea how to navigate in the East as I stayed in the North for most of my life.

[devil.L]

but i tot thr shd be a petrol station super near.

(whrever th shop is located)..

good thing ive nvr faced fuel problem so far..

[rylche]

Haha the uncle directed me to the Caltex at Tampines there. I got onto Tampines Ave 10 and just overshot the place then started making loops around the area.

[VidaK]

Haha the uncle directed me to the Caltex at Tampines there. I got onto Tampines Ave 10 and just overshot the place then started making loops around the area.

 

ha... tampines is quite big... and there are only 2 shell 1 esso 1 caltex... hmmm... I guess you got your bike from one of the shops in street 90+...

[jtzx]

crap.. My givi sidebox Jammed.. spray lots of WD40 oil on the mechanism already still cannot..

 

Givi does replace lock for boxes?

[shunoski]

ha... tampines is quite big... and there are only 2 shell 1 esso 1 caltex... hmmm... I guess you got your bike from one of the shops in street 90+...

 

negative... he ride all the way from kaki bukit to be lost in tampines, haha!

[VidaK]

crap.. My givi sidebox Jammed.. spray lots of WD40 oil on the mechanism already still cannot..

 

Givi does replace lock for boxes?

 

yep givi have replacement locks... you can check with ah boy... before that, check with the locksmith to the left of his shop... maybe he can solve your problem...

 

negative... he ride all the way from kaki bukit to be lost in tampines, haha!

 

no wonder... well yea I guess the caltex is the nearest petrol kiosk...

[jtzx]

yep givi have replacement locks... you can check with ah boy... before that, check with the locksmith to the left of his shop... maybe he can solve your problem...

 

 

 

 

But the lock can be remove de ar? did't see any screws to removed the locks..

 

just ripped the box apart.. took out the whole cover for the side box already.

[VidaK]

But the lock can be remove de ar? did't see any screws to removed the locks..

 

just ripped the box apart.. took out the whole cover for the side box already.

 

WALAO. didn't you know that lock smiths exist... if you had ripped the box apart it might need to be replaced...

[jtzx]

WALAO. didn't you know that lock smiths exist... if you had ripped the box apart it might need to be replaced...

 

but check le.. everything still ok.. i check out the cover, the whole lock mechanism cannot turn. =)

 

thanks so much. later gonna rush to ahboy to see what he could do..

[VidaK]

but check le.. everything still ok.. i check out the cover, the whole lock mechanism cannot turn. =)

 

thanks so much. later gonna rush to ahboy to see what he could do..

 

lol ok... hope your box will get well soon...

[jtzx]

i hope so... going ah boy now ;-)

[dwpang]

hi guys, i hav a problem here. jus now when i wanna leave causeway pt basement carpark, i couldnt start my ta200. i do the normal electric start but it jus come wif the tick tick tick sounds. i had met with this problem a few times in the past year so i had to remedy with the manual start style. tried super hard cuz the terrain is flat and no one to assist me. but luckily one hayabusa rider came to my rescue and help me push the bike. after trying about 100m, the bike finally started. kudos. however, the bike engine felt like it gona die soon and i had to keep turning the throttle. the hayabusa friend adjusted the carburetor and told me it was for temporary. he told me that either my carburetor or battery needs servicing. after millions of thanks, i hit the road back home, but i realised the rev of the engine is super fast. unlike before. so these are my questions and hope any kind soul can help me.

 

1. anyone have any idea which part of my ta200 is faulty due to the description above?

2. i know adjusting the carburetor is very unrecommended, but i tink the hayabusa friend had to do it if not the engine will die out again. so i wanna ask is it safe to continue riding? or should i not go anywhere and consult the mechanic IMMEDIATELY? cuz i hav sth impt tmr... thanks!!!!

[sh3rman]

but check le.. everything still ok.. i check out the cover, the whole lock mechanism cannot turn. =)

 

thanks so much. later gonna rush to ahboy to see what he could do..

 

good luck.. ride safe..

[madman]

hi guys, i hav a problem here. jus now when i wanna leave causeway pt basement carpark, i couldnt start my ta200. i do the normal electric start but it jus come wif the tick tick tick sounds. i had met with this problem a few times in the past year so i had to remedy with the manual start style. tried super hard cuz the terrain is flat and no one to assist me. but luckily one hayabusa rider came to my rescue and help me push the bike. after trying about 100m, the bike finally started. kudos. however, the bike engine felt like it gona die soon and i had to keep turning the throttle. the hayabusa friend adjusted the carburetor and told me it was for temporary. he told me that either my carburetor or battery needs servicing. after millions of thanks, i hit the road back home, but i realised the rev of the engine is super fast. unlike before. so these are my questions and hope any kind soul can help me.

 

1. anyone have any idea which part of my ta200 is faulty due to the description above?

2. i know adjusting the carburetor is very unrecommended, but i tink the hayabusa friend had to do it if not the engine will die out again. so i wanna ask is it safe to continue riding? or should i not go anywhere and consult the mechanic IMMEDIATELY? cuz i hav sth impt tmr... thanks!!!!

 

by now, your batt shd be charged already. jus tune down the carb setting.

could be someone messed with your settings. alot of crazy bo liao ppl around.

 

go to workshop to have it checked out. it's not a big problem and ur bike wun explode or anything major, the most is wun start again which you can always push start.

 

else, will be batt is likely near end of life. any workshop can check 4 you regarding that. or if you hav multimeter u can check urself also.

 

it could also be your battery is not charging up, or some wiring problem or something else etc...

 

there are certain steps to do to id wad the exact prob, but since u are not in electrical stuffs, better go shop ask them check ya.

[dwpang]

by now, your batt shd be charged already. jus tune down the carb setting.

could be someone messed with your settings. alot of crazy bo liao ppl around.

 

go to workshop to have it checked out. it's not a big problem and ur bike wun explode or anything major, the most is wun start again which you can always push start.

 

else, will be batt is likely near end of life. any workshop can check 4 you regarding that. or if you hav multimeter u can check urself also.

 

it could also be your battery is not charging up, or some wiring problem or something else etc...

 

there are certain steps to do to id wad the exact prob, but since u are not in electrical stuffs, better go shop ask them check ya.

 

 

thank u madman for the reply man. cuz i jus now abit as though at wits end. esp i got sth impt tmr. so i presume it is safe for me to tune down the carb abit and cont for riding temporaily and not send to service IMMEDIATELY right? thanks.