[Discussion] General Queries From Newbies

[Midnight.Star]

bp sold bike without warranty! go throuth pk sell & buy thread.

 

Mods,

Thank you for shifting my query here. Sorry to create unnecessary threads!

[Midnight.Star]

Mods,

 

Thank you for shifting my query here. Sorry to create unnecessary threads!

 

Hello,

 

I would like to buy a new FF/OF helmet, an armour jacket and riding boots for my 2B lessons at BBDC. Can anyone here please recommend a shop(s) that carry these items? I am going for a rocker look so I am looking for items in black. Thank you.

[kmax]

Hello,

 

I would like to buy a new FF/OF helmet, an armour jacket and riding boots for my 2B lessons at BBDC. Can anyone here please recommend a shop(s) that carry these items? I am going for a rocker look so I am looking for items in black. Thank you.

 

http://www.reginaspecialties.com/

 

Full face is overkill for 2B lesson.. especially with close circuit with much waiting time..

same goes for armor jacket. i find it too hot and not enough air flow in driving center.

[Midnight.Star]

http://www.reginaspecialties.com/

 

Full face is overkill for 2B lesson.. especially with close circuit with much waiting time..

same goes for armor jacket. i find it too hot and not enough air flow in driving center.

 

Thanks bro kmax! Any suggestions on what to get then? Appreciate your advice!

[devil.L]

Hello,

 

I would like to buy a new FF/OF helmet, an armour jacket and riding boots for my 2B lessons at BBDC. Can anyone here please recommend a shop(s) that carry these items? I am going for a rocker look so I am looking for items in black. Thank you.

 

LOL. FF + armour jacket + boots in BBDC = hardcore over kill.

Well, the shop along LAB has almost everything you need.

[Hydher]

Hello,

 

I am looking to get either the 150 or 200 for my first bike. I am getting a used bike because I will be upgrading. Can anyone here please recommend a good 2nd-hand Phantom dealer? Thank you.

 

Kind regards,

Midnight Star

 

Get a Ta 200 from the forum!

Do the necessary changes at the start. Brake pads, tyres, servicings with good oil, chains and sprockets.

Runs pretty well.

 

This was my ex phantom. Gave me Constant consumption of 32-36k per litre. Ta150 is more powerful but drinks from 22kpl to 26kpl with extra on the cash for a good 2t oil. Harleys go from 18 - Commonly 22kpl. Think about it.

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/164842_10150129911026397_633741396_8316140_7680842_n.jpg

 

Cheers

Edited June 29, 2011 by Hydher

[windchaser]

I have one brand new armour leather jacket, let me know if interested??size? u have to try it..to be sure...hp:91470008

 

 

Hello,

 

I would like to buy a new FF/OF helmet, an armour jacket and riding boots for my 2B lessons at BBDC. Can anyone here please recommend a shop(s) that carry these items? I am going for a rocker look so I am looking for items in black. Thank you.

[Markopolo]

wind chaser how much u selling the armour =)

[hecter85]

hi guys, I have been riding my ta200 and sometimes when i down gears, from gear 3 and lower, it will sometimes down 2 gears at one go. Is this normal?

[Markopolo]

hi guys, I have been riding my ta200 and sometimes when i down gears, from gear 3 and lower, it will sometimes down 2 gears at one go. Is this normal?

 

Dont sound normal to me, unless gear 2 to 1 den skip neutral is normal.

[reggie]

hi guys, I have been riding my ta200 and sometimes when i down gears, from gear 3 and lower, it will sometimes down 2 gears at one go. Is this normal?

 

Maybe it's time for a change on E.O? Haven't had that problem with my TA200, but then again, I've only been riding for a week and it's my first bike.

[hurricane_sg]

Hi Brothers & Sisters,

 

I am looking for shop/workshop/place to get my new old Phantom washed as I do not have time to join the forum bike wash activity.

 

Could you all please share with me places that provide bike wash services at a reasonable price?

 

Appreciate your recommendation. Thanks!

[armani123sg]

Hi Brothers & Sisters,

 

I am looking for shop/workshop/place to get my new old Phantom washed as I do not have time to join the forum bike wash activity.

 

Could you all please share with me places that provide bike wash services at a reasonable price?

 

Appreciate your recommendation. Thanks!

 

Some car washes at petrol station got provide. I know e esso at yishun, near nee soon east community club got wash bike for $7. Quite ex imo but if u got money n no time to wash on ur own why not?

[ngjingzhi]

Hello guys,

 

ok, i am damn new at this, in fact i just registered for an account today, and i tried looking for the answer to a question i wanna ask, but i cant to the best of my ability, so bros pardon me if this qn has been posted before. Ok the scenario is like this.. i have jus inherited a TA200 from my bro who has moved abroad to work, and i have jus changed all the things that i shud from uncle chiong from planet motors ytd, namely, brake pads, spark plug, air fliter, engine oil. Is there anything i shud take note of? i know engine oil change every 2000km, and spark plug and air filter every 15000. and another thing is regarding washing of bike, what soap is recommended? how to i polish it? and some damn cats have been scratching my oil tank area, got tiny long nail marks and i once saw a cat slp on it before. anyways to get rid of it?

 

Ok, so summarizing my grandmother story, my main 3 questions are these:

1. Apart from engine oil, brake pad, brake fluid, spark plug and air filter, are there other things to take note of during servicing?

 

2. what detergents can be used to wash phantom? my fren told me jus use those household soap can liao, e.g. mama ling mong, cif etc. is it true? and any recommended brands for bike polish?

 

3. how to get rid of scratch marks on my bike?

 

thanks so much bro, and sorry for any inconveniences caused =)

[hamsterwhale]

Hello guys,

 

Ok, so summarizing my grandmother story, my main 3 questions are these:

1. Apart from engine oil, brake pad, brake fluid, spark plug and air filter, are there other things to take note of during servicing? basically this is it, nothing much to take care of, phantom is a very reliable bike...

 

2. what detergents can be used to wash phantom? my fren told me jus use those household soap can liao, e.g. mama ling mong, cif etc. is it true? and any recommended brands for bike polish?

try not to use household detergent, as they are harmful to certain parts of bikes, and also they do not offer protection as conventional carwash shampoos do, go over to sheng shiong and purchase turtle wax car shampoo shd not cost more than $10

 

3. how to get rid of scratch marks on my bike?

 

try polishing it wif a polishing compound then seal it up with a layer of wax..if its too deep there is nothing to be done already...

[hecter85]

Maybe it's time for a change on E.O? Haven't had that problem with my TA200, but then again, I've only been riding for a week and it's my first bike.

 

Probably not due to EO. I just changed EO recently. It doesn't happen often though.. Just wanna make sure my gears are ok.. Ah chiong recently test ride it say no problem..

[Jestino]

Which EO is good for TA200? sorry Newbie here....

[willtam]

To the newbie Photofreak82 , Killjou , Justino, and the not so newbie ngjingzhi, hecter85 and hurricane_85....why not come join the PK on FNO and be with them to learn all you want about bike and lot more, may i ask what is holding you guys back ? make an effort as you have taken the first step to buy and own a bike, make full use and enjoy to the fullest what biking can have. PM me in private or share here your thoughts and see how we can "accomodate" new perception, new ideas. Except for Karlie and Monoblue who, i understand have not got a bike yet...do pm me and i can share how to get the best bargain and when you do buy your bike, please join us (I actually have have not join yet, this friday is my first virgin ride on FNO - Friday Night Out with them ) in this way you will be sort of "hand holding" by the experience rider - your short cut to better riding and gain full knowledge in the shortest time. best of the fun and joy that money can nevr buy, i assure you. thank you for hearing me out my 2 cents opinion. Cheers

[skiba]

Hi,

 

I need my phantom serviced, preferably around balestier road, little India area. I see lots of little shops but don't know which one is good, any ideas?

 

Thanks,

 

Mike

[skiba]

Came to my bike today after a long time without use and the battery is dead tbh I'm a bike maintenance noob. I can't even see the battery! Can I jump it off a car? Can I push start it?

 

Thank you

[naim]

give it a push start.. if its jux a flat battery, it shud be able to start.. ride to d nearest workshop to hv it charged, or best is change new one lor.. cux usually flat, the battery will hv difficulty retaining its charge after dat..

[skiba]

Thanks, I pushed it down a hill and got it started by hitting the starter and releasing the clutch in second.

 

Still need tips on a good place to get it serviced if anyone knows anywhere?

[CSV]

it could be the carbon starter that may be giving you problems, in addition to battery flat.

 

so next time if bike cannot start, and you hear eeeeeek sound from right side chrome cover, probably is the carbon starter.

 

what ah chong from planet will do is give it a good whack with a block of wood. I AM NOT KIDDING.

 

but because i love my bike, what i usually do is remove the right chrome cover and tap around the wire and fuse area, you should see the neutral light go on and off as you tap. then try starting again and tap again.

[naim]

cud be the starter relay as well.. let ah chong diagnose lar.. better.. dun waste money unnecessarily and change only wat is needed..

[Hydher]

Thanks, I pushed it down a hill and got it started by hitting the starter and releasing the clutch in second.

 

Still need tips on a good place to get it serviced if anyone knows anywhere?

 

For a ta200, just plugs and oil, just anywhere can do it. Air filter diy from ah boy.

Occasionally tyres, chains, brakes and brake fluid bleeding.