Friday Night Bikers

[Pandoras Kitten 3]

Tapping sound on cold start ONLY may be

 

1) piston and/or rings loose (Don't bother to overhaul if bike runs fine after warmup)

2) valve clearance not within design tolerance at cold start. But as engine warms up valve stems expand and engine is quiet again

3) You need to circulate the oil before starting the engine (crank with killswitch ON and wide open throttle for 3 seconds), to encourage top end lubrication

 

Tapping sound ALL the time or when engine is hot (after a 110kph highway commute for instance)

 

1) Valvetrain chain drive ("Timing Chain") Tensioner needs replacement ($60 little part - tensioner failure = VERY LOUD sound)

2) Engine is overheated. Minor predetonation is occurring in the cylinder (Increase fuel-air mixture richness in carburettor for better cooling at high engine loads! Predetonation saps power and increases cylinder head pressure dramatically leading to reduced engine life. Predetonation due to over-lean mixture and excessive cylinder head temps leads to a soft ticking sound under acceleration.)

3) Valve clearances way out of design tolerance

4) Your bike is a Ducati with racing setup , a DR200/400, or other bike with naturally loud valvetrains.

 

 

 

 

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In other FnB news:

 

"Divine Kawasaki" with aura of light spotted at Commando Camp yesterday

 

Edited May 1, 2011 by Pandora's Kitten :3

[adesmond2]

At first it was a little nice coffee session for @Fyrecat but look what the event became, the Great Kawasaki Invasion of Labour Day

 

http://fridaybikers.yolasite.com/blog.php

 

Look there for photos, ride report, cute kawasaki photos etc

 

And yes my outing no rain one, rain incoming can escape in time one

 

lolx.. bro.. invasion of labour day.. what a great "name" man.. lolx..

[triumsg]

Im back ... hows everyone??

[triumsg]

Thanks for the feedback and noted Pandora. I can only join you guys in May as I will still be at work on 30th april till morning of 1st May so I will join your outing/meet up for next weekend.

 

p.s. There seems to be one digit missing from your contact number above. 9327 080? Thanks for the feedback.

 

 

Yeah bro .. how u been? Do join us!

[nx.]

Tapping sound on cold start ONLY may be

 

1) piston and/or rings loose (Don't bother to overhaul if bike runs fine after warmup)

2) valve clearance not within design tolerance at cold start. But as engine warms up valve stems expand and engine is quiet again

3) You need to circulate the oil before starting the engine (crank with killswitch ON and wide open throttle for 3 seconds), to encourage top end lubrication

 

Tapping sound ALL the time or when engine is hot (after a 110kph highway commute for instance)

 

1) Valvetrain chain drive ("Timing Chain") Tensioner needs replacement ($60 little part - tensioner failure = VERY LOUD sound)

2) Engine is overheated. Minor predetonation is occurring in the cylinder (Increase fuel-air mixture richness in carburettor for better cooling at high engine loads! Predetonation saps power and increases cylinder head pressure dramatically leading to reduced engine life. Predetonation due to over-lean mixture and excessive cylinder head temps leads to a soft ticking sound under acceleration.)

3) Valve clearances way out of design tolerance

4) Your bike is a Ducati with racing setup , a DR200/400, or other bike with naturally loud valvetrains.

 

 

 

 

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In other FnB news:

 

"Divine Kawasaki" with aura of light spotted at Commando Camp yesterday

 

 

Great theory! Thanks alot! I got it now.. Any idea where is the shop that is selling honda original parts? I think mine still quite soft, was planning to get the chain here and go jb for a trip to repair it. Been quite a while since i got this bike and yet i haven't fix it. Any idea if this actually harms or damage the life span of the engine ?

[Pandoras Kitten 3]

The Honda parts shop is down the road from LAB at Jln Besar. I saw it while doing a foot recon in the area few weeks ago.

 

Without knowing your bike make and model I won't risk giving any specific maintenance tips yet.

 

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[nx.]

The Honda parts shop is down the road from LAB at Jln Besar. I saw it while doing a foot recon in the area few weeks ago.

 

Without knowing your bike make and model I won't risk giving any specific maintenance tips yet.

 

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oh it's nearby LAB ? Didn't know.. Do you still remember what's the name of the shop? Currently riding wave 125s. The ti ti sound have been there quite some time..

[Pandoras Kitten 3]

Check this link for the addresses, there are several genuine parts dealers in the area.

 

http://xbfish.com/2011/04/22/honda-genuine-parts-in-singapore/

 

You are encouraged to seek opinions from reputable mechanics like Ah Chong at Planet Motors who can prescribe the most economical and effective fix. I don't believe in jb mechanics.

 

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[nx.]

Check this link for the addresses, there are several genuine parts dealers in the area.

 

http://xbfish.com/2011/04/22/honda-genuine-parts-in-singapore/

 

You are encouraged to seek opinions from reputable mechanics like Ah Chong at Planet Motors who can prescribe the most economical and effective fix. I don't believe in jb mechanics.

 

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Alright. Thanks alot for the help and all the infos! I will see when i am able to go down.

[Pandoras Kitten 3]

If helpful...

 

Planet Motor Cycles

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php/83442-P*****-Motor

 

For all your servicing and entertainment needs

 

[bukitmerah]

walau hei, i just missed the 'Great Kawasaki Invasion of Labour Day' ( personal reasons )

 

nevermind, i hope i get lucky the next time...

 

thanks anyway for recommending Planet, went there once, Chong was really nice & i realised that i kanna "carrot" by other workshops all these years.

Edited May 1, 2011 by bukitmerah
planet

[Pandoras Kitten 3]

The big bike specialists should be back this coming Friday, all we need is for @triumsg to pick a venue :-)

 

I presume you stay at @bukitmerah ?

 

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[Feelicks]

hi guys, would love to join ur next outing. m also a firm believer in DIY n regularly service my bike myself. will b staying tuned 4 e next outing =)

[Pandoras Kitten 3]

Hi @Feelicks

 

We'd be honoured to host a ride for you this Friday or Saturday night, do check back to this thread to see where we're headed. Do grab my HP no. from the previous page if you have any requests.

 

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Meantime, here is my very own kopitiam engineering heads up display (HUD)

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29nuvMqxgrU

[nx.]

Hi @Feelicks

 

We'd be honoured to host a ride for you this Friday or Saturday night, do check back to this thread to see where we're headed. Do grab my HP no. from the previous page if you have any requests.

 

--

 

Meantime, here is my very own kopitiam engineering heads up display (HUD)

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29nuvMqxgrU

 

Nice display!

[Fyrecat]

Hi @Feelicks

 

We'd be honoured to host a ride for you this Friday or Saturday night, do check back to this thread to see where we're headed. Do grab my HP no. from the previous page if you have any requests.

 

--

 

Meantime, here is my very own kopitiam engineering heads up display (HUD)

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29nuvMqxgrU

 

Awesome. Can the HUD be done on other bikes other than phantom?

[Pandoras Kitten 3]

Anything with a windshield can use a smartphone to project the reflection, otherwise face it towards you in dashboard mode.

 

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[sghondarebel]

"4) Your bike is a Ducati with racing setup , a DR200/400, or other bike with naturally loud valvetrains."

 

or a 1978 CB400N engine that was assembled in haste will also give you that nice tapping noise - "naturally"

[Pandoras Kitten 3]

Friday is so near to polling day. Anyone wants to ride?

 

Otherwise I declare biking holiday and go stay in some random hotel and have giant buffet lunches and dinners for fun

[swastikzz]

guess wld be join u guys this meet up. any updates guys where to meet n time....

[nabil15]

I'd love to have a ride this Friday, if I may, I could help Pandora's Kitten to lead the conyor

 

Short ride through some beautiful roads:

Friday, 6th May 2011

Meet at Toa payor Esso Station (next to Braddell Flyover) @ 9pm

Going:

Nabil15 (96455120)

Edited May 4, 2011 by nabil15

[adesmond2]

Hi @Feelicks

 

We'd be honoured to host a ride for you this Friday or Saturday night, do check back to this thread to see where we're headed. Do grab my HP no. from the previous page if you have any requests.

 

--

 

Meantime, here is my very own kopitiam engineering heads up display (HUD)

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29nuvMqxgrU

 

bro.. how u did that? with mini projector?

and sorry can't join you as i'm having back pain since that day..

MC till next week some more.. that's serious..

 

I'd love to have a ride this Friday, if I may, I could help Pandora's Kitten to lead the conyor

 

Short ride through some beautiful roads:

Friday, 6th May 2011

Meet at Toa payor Shell Station (next to Braddell Mrt) @ 9pm

Going:

Nabil15 (96455120)

 

lolx.. hi nabil!

[Pandoras Kitten 3]

guess wld be join u guys this meet up. any updates guys where to meet n time....

 

see nabil's post above. Toa payoh esso station 9pm. Note that this is the esso nearest to Braddell flyover.

Post or pm me your hp no. in case of any updates.

 

Not all of us have hong kong gangster phones that access net everywhere including underground :-)

 

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[nabil15]

I'd love to have a ride this Friday, if I may, I could help Pandora's Kitten to lead the conyor

 

Short ride through some beautiful roads:

Friday, 6th May 2011

Meet at Toa payor Esso Station (next to Braddell Flyover) @ 9pm

Going:

Nabil15 (96455120)

 

Thanks Pandora's Kitten, so I take it that I'd see you at 9pm on Friday (:

 

Will map out my route..

 

(:

[bukitmerah]

and sorry can't join you as i'm having back pain since that day..

MC till next week some more.. that's serious..

 

 

walau-hei, looking forward to FINALLY meeting you adesmond2 & then you got back pain. hey, why not try DEEP HEAT / PANADOL / chinese medicine oil / plaster whatever whatever. nevermind, sincerely hope you get well fast enough to make it by then.

 

anyway, why not another petrol station where they don't have 2 in Toa Payoh. Shell ( next to Braddell MRT ) / SPC / Caltex ( junction of Bishan Rd & Braddell rd ) whatever i don't care. no more confusion over 2 Esso stations ( which one again? ). just suggesting...