where is the cheapest place to overhaul a bike??

[Bart Simpsons]

anyone?? coz i'm riding a SP and the mech say needed to overhaul so i really dunno where?? all shop are expensive leyy and i'm just a NS man, if can the cheapest the better

[Bart Simpsons]

if can in SG ar coz my bike cannot even start, need to tow from place, mines at I-motoring, ****ed up place!

[haoKR]

suey siia u

so is ur carb e prob ?

 

gt go other shop check anot ?

lyk planet,unique or wad

[Bart Simpsons]

no, the mech say the conrod prbolem affect all the bearing, block and piston all ****ed up already, really suay leii, just bought from 3 weeks ago and now need to overhaul, totally regret buying from that shop

[Metal_Heart]

no, the mech say the conrod prbolem affect all the bearing, block and piston all ****ed up already, really suay leii, just bought from 3 weeks ago and now need to overhaul, totally regret buying from that shop

 

When you bought the bike, you just go there point and say you want to get the bike? Did u try starting or listening to the engine? Now wht is the prob they say?

 

Cannot move? Cannot start? Don't trust the mech and overhaul. Bring to a reputable shop. Then if the mech say need to overhaul then do so.

[yokokazunori]

When you bought the bike, you just go there point and say you want to get the bike? Did u try starting or listening to the engine? Now wht is the prob they say?

 

Cannot move? Cannot start? Don't trust the mech and overhaul. Bring to a reputable shop. Then if the mech say need to overhaul then do so.

 

yes go to well known shops ask if need overhaul or not . if not later blackshop tell u overhaul but end up they didnt and just charge u overhaul price.

[Pandoras Kitten 3]

recommend Planet Motor Cycles @ Ubi as their overhaul is pretty much done in your face - they take the thing apart ASAP with the intention to show you what's wrong personally, and then put it back together within the day.

 

I spoke to Ah Chong (the chief there) and he says he aims not to keep any bikes overnight if possible.

 

He's the most honest and knowledgeable mech. I've seen.

[rocklobster]

for SP can try bikers paradise at kaki bukit industrial park (need to check the address, check under CMO section for a thread started by sandyanne)... the mech (andy) is very good with SP's, i think close to 80% of their customers are SP riders...

 

price is a slightly more expensive than other shops but the workmanship is worth it and he uses original parts too (please refer to my signature)... mech is honest, friendly and very knowledgeable about SP...

 

can contact andy at 83093166

[Metal_Heart]

recommend Planet Motor Cycles @ Ubi as their overhaul is pretty much done in your face - they take the thing apart ASAP with the intention to show you what's wrong personally, and then put it back together within the day.

 

I spoke to Ah Chong (the chief there) and he says he aims not to keep any bikes overnight if possible.

 

He's the most honest and knowledgeable mech. I've seen.

 

This is very true

[SYJ]

U can try Sin Boon motor at Admiralty... just sent my bike there...

give a call 62578404

[Bart Simpsons]

thx guys but i overhaul already for $600 at speedway motor since i bought my bike from there and they let me pay by installment, but the things is they used second hand part for the overhual thingy, i tried it its quite ok, the engine sounds and all.

 

now i juz wanna ask how long should i Run in first or is it follow by distance??

[Pandoras Kitten 3]

Yep take it easy for at least the first 1500km for the piston rings and other new parts if any to wear in,

 

but don't just loaf around at 60kph, it does the ring sealing no good. Run through the revs gradually, keep changing gears and use more engine braking. The vacuum helps to create a better ring seal.

 

Try not to run in with synthetic oil, use mineral and change it often (like, every 500km).

 

Ride 2 bikes of the same model, one with "hard" break in and the other manual recommended ah pek mode, the one broken in hard will have noticeably superior power and efficiency.

 

Just be sure to warm up the engine before you start exercising, to let the oil get up to full flow rate, it's almost just like when exercising yourself.

[crazydj]

Since we are talking about overhaul, i need to ask a few stuff.

 

What exactly is overhaul? Disassemble the engine, replace piston rings and other 'replacables'. Clean the inside. If need to replace, they will replace.

 

What are the replacables? Any else to share? I never overhaul before.

[Pandoras Kitten 3]

Havent destroyed this bike but from what I know, replace piston rings, all gaskets, maybe inspect timing chain and tensioner and replace if needed, decarbonise, replace any worn components, do valve clearance etc etc.

 

There is "top overhaul" (block, piston and valves only) and full overhaul (gearbox and clutch included).

 

The former costs $380 for class 2B at planet, for the second one... ahem, rather get new secondhand bike

[KeraKing]

thx guys but i overhaul already for $600 at speedway motor since i bought my bike from there and they let me pay by installment, but the things is they used second hand part for the overhual thingy, i tried it its quite ok, the engine sounds and all.

 

hehe.

Last tym i overhaul my sp,

new conrod, new piston, new piston ring, new gasket, only block is second hand,

all original parts.

around half of ur price.

 

Sorry late reply to ur thread.

[kbhf]

will highly recommend Planet @ Ubi

[Metal_Heart]

thx guys but i overhaul already for $600 at speedway motor since i bought my bike from there and they let me pay by installment, but the things is they used second hand part for the overhual thingy, i tried it its quite ok, the engine sounds and all.

 

now i juz wanna ask how long should i Run in first or is it follow by distance??

 

What's done is done. I recommend you go to better shops next time anything wrong or u need to service.

[Bart Simpsons]

hehe.

Last tym i overhaul my sp,

new conrod, new piston, new piston ring, new gasket, only block is second hand,

all original parts.

around half of ur price.

 

Sorry late reply to ur thread.

 

wahh new parts yet half of my price??

so where you overhaul bro??

[KeraKing]

wahh new parts yet half of my price??

so where you overhaul bro??

 

buy parts from agent, and bring to my fav mechanic.

2nd hand part find from forum.

[haoKR]

so wheres e best place to overhual ? 2b bike

 

dunno wan sae 'cheapest place'

 

coz sum may sae cheap doesnt mean gd

[khaicalypse]

somehow looking at this tread, maybe its a good place to post.

im wondering this. my piston jam otw home this morning. kick start stuck like cant kick at all. something hard.

manage to get a friend to push my bike to my carpark.

 

the thing is. im thinking of towing to Unique at Toh guan. any words on that?

 

and i want to ask if any of u heard people tow to JB?

[haoKR]

wad bike ? nv sae

 

tow to unique ? mite as well tow to planet @ ubi

[khaicalypse]

i depends on what you have to do also actually.

 

asked around normally when the word overhaul comes to place is they quote $200 - $300.

but this is only replacing of piston, from wad i experience.

 

but if you have to change conrod but not the piston is $300 - $400

 

but if u change piston conrod block, i guess getting a new bike is a wiser option.

 

*they = Unique,Heng moto, Republic moto, brother moto and small shops at Yew tee Industrial park.

Edited December 7, 2010 by khaicalypse

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[Makiyo Ng]

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