[Discussion] General Queries From Newbies

[Vashie]

I went to see a phantom recently and I noticed that there is a patch of paintwork to the left side of the fuel tank cap which looks corroded. Upon asking the owner, the owner replied that he used to pump petrol to full and it will leak small amounts out without him noticing till as time passed by and the formation of the corrosion gotten his attention to it.

 

May I ask if it's the problem with the fuel tank cap, or does pumping petrol to the brim/ near the brim would naturally cause the petrol to leak out from fuel tank? Many thanks!

[armani123sg]

I went to see a phantom recently and I noticed that there is a patch of paintwork to the left side of the fuel tank cap which looks corroded. Upon asking the owner, the owner replied that he used to pump petrol to full and it will leak small amounts out without him noticing till as time passed by and the formation of the corrosion gotten his attention to it.

 

May I ask if it's the problem with the fuel tank cap, or does pumping petrol to the brim/ near the brim would naturally cause the petrol to leak out from fuel tank? Many thanks!

 

yup, when pump too full, the petrol might actually leak out a little from there. n while pumping petrol itself, if u r not careful n pump ur petrol between the petrol inlet n the chrome part, the petrol can leak out from that same place also...

[Vashie]

Thanks for the info!

Now I can rest my mind off that problem~

[ahcaibiker]

in actual fact, phantom fuel breather is located on the fuel cap, if you pump too full, the fuel cannot breathe and sometimes bike might not be able to start or engine will stall...

 

the manual i think got state not to pump and cover the 'neck' area of the fuel tank.

[Vashie]

Will it have any permanent effect to the machine?

If after realizing the problem and stop pumping too much petrol, would things go back to normal?

[Vashie]

The paintwork doesn't really bother me that much, I'm more worried about the cause and effect of the leaking petrol. If pumping lesser petrol would solve the problem, then I would feel more at ease.

[Vashie]

The owner was quite truthful in telling me he didn't know and topped up too much and it leaked while parking. The corrosion isn't really that bad. I'll pay more attention to it when I view the bike again next time.

 

Although I spotted a few minor problems with the bike, I feel that this bike is 'the one' after looking at all the other bikes.

[ckoonyin]

The owner was quite truthful in telling me he didn't know and topped up too much and it leaked while parking. The corrosion isn't really that bad. I'll pay more attention to it when I view the bike again next time.

 

Although I spotted a few minor problems with the bike, I feel that this bike is 'the one' after looking at all the other bikes.

 

congrats! u may also like to check brakes, the forks and fork seals, steering cones the exhaust for signs of any accident that may damage the main frame of the bike.

[remy79]

Hi all,

 

2 wks old 2b rider,jus owe a 2nd hand ta200 day 2.

discover the chain is old n needs a replacement.

 

heard some friends telling me to replace sprockets as well which is highly recommended by a lot of threads in SBF.

 

would like to know which shop can i head to, to replaced the sprockets n chain.

it is necessary to ask for gold chain type? too tired after hrs of reading chains and sprockets thread. to continue on.

 

ty in advance, sry mod if all this Qs being ask b4. really need to rest liao.early work tomorrow. sry.

[armani123sg]

Hi all,

 

2 wks old 2b rider,jus owe a 2nd hand ta200 day 2.

discover the chain is old n needs a replacement.

 

heard some friends telling me to replace sprockets as well which is highly recommended by a lot of threads in SBF.

 

would like to know which shop can i head to, to replaced the sprockets n chain.

it is necessary to ask for gold chain type? too tired after hrs of reading chains and sprockets thread. to continue on.

 

ty in advance, sry mod if all this Qs being ask b4. really need to rest liao.early work tomorrow. sry.

 

just go to planet motors... blk 3007 ubi ave 3... just look for ah chong... tell him help u test ride n see nd to change anything onot... he no nonsense one, nd to change, he ask u change, very nice guy...

[remy79]

just go to planet motors... blk 3007 ubi ave 3... just look for ah chong... tell him help u test ride n see nd to change anything onot... he no nonsense one, nd to change, he ask u change, very nice guy...

 

TY Armani,

will head over there asap. ty very much.

[ckoonyin]

Hi all,

 

2 wks old 2b rider,jus owe a 2nd hand ta200 day 2.

discover the chain is old n needs a replacement.

 

heard some friends telling me to replace sprockets as well which is highly recommended by a lot of threads in SBF.

 

would like to know which shop can i head to, to replaced the sprockets n chain.

it is necessary to ask for gold chain type? too tired after hrs of reading chains and sprockets thread. to continue on.

 

ty in advance, sry mod if all this Qs being ask b4. really need to rest liao.early work tomorrow. sry.

 

yea just tell him u just got the bike and need a full checkup.

 

He'll checked everything for u.

[Zhi Ming]

Hi guys , recently my bike got a tick tick sound when moving off , when using low gears like 1-3...i read that it might be cam tensioner?

 

I want to call ah chong and check with him when i can do down to change that + sprocket and chain ... anyone know the chinese word for cam tensioner lol? i scared later chong dunno what i talking...

[VidaK]

Hi guys , recently my bike got a tick tick sound when moving off , when using low gears like 1-3...i read that it might be cam tensioner?

 

I want to call ah chong and check with him when i can do down to change that + sprocket and chain ... anyone know the chinese word for cam tensioner lol? i scared later chong dunno what i talking...

 

lol dun worry he will understand that

[jtzx]

cam tensioner can use for very very long de.. no worries man ;D it's the rear brake pump that gets damage easily =d

[remy79]

yea just tell him u just got the bike and need a full checkup.

 

He'll checked everything for u.

 

Will $200 be enuff for everything?

[jtzx]

yes more then enough.. just pray that no major maintance needed... example.. sprocket brake pump or even cham tensioner =D

[Pandoras Kitten 3]

Hi guys , recently my bike got a tick tick sound when moving off , when using low gears like 1-3...i read that it might be cam tensioner?

 

I want to call ah chong and check with him when i can do down to change that + sprocket and chain ... anyone know the chinese word for cam tensioner lol? i scared later chong dunno what i talking...

 

Had that sound when using $6 engine oil. If you're worried just bring to Planet and let Chong test ride the bike. Go early in the morning, he won't charge you a cent for the services He might even tune it a bit while on the go and hand over a smoother running machine in 5 mins time. No joke.

[remy79]

Hi all.

what time is planet motor open on weekdays?

[Pandoras Kitten 3]

He opens at 9am. Can go there slightly earlier to be the first customer. Smile a bit at him and he'll be glad to oblige.

[remy79]

ty for all the info kalyan

[remy79]

hi PKs,

went 2 ah chong. got my chain n sprockets changed.

1 hell of a nice guy.

ty for the recommendation....

love u guys.

will intro myself properly at the intro page when i have time to take gd photos of my phanmy...

[ckoonyin]

hi PKs,

went 2 ah chong. got my chain n sprockets changed.

1 hell of a nice guy.

ty for the recommendation....

love u guys.

will intro myself properly at the intro page when i have time to take gd photos of my phanmy...

 

good for you.

 

come join us for FNO or SNM to get to know more PKs

[fyc888]

Hi guys,

 

Did a search but cannot find relevant topics..

 

I'm a very casual rider so my bike .. sometimes i ride once a week(try).

Yesterday i tried to start then tiak tiak tiak. i think my battery uplorry already.

 

Btw how long before we need to change our battery(my last change was about 1.5-2 yrs back)? and what is the life span of it? and.. if we don't ride it, about how long can it tahan before all the battery is drained?

 

Have to try to push start tonight.

[Pandoras Kitten 3]

Push start is easy. I had to do that for 2 days when my starter contacts were kaput. $35 at planet to repair.

 

If your lights are still working the battery is fine. Hook up a voltmeter to test. Battery -$65, starter coil and carbon brush replacement, $35. Give me a call if you need a push start demo.