Overhaul at GA motors

[darkgates83]

Hi Everyone,

 

I just sent my Phantom TA200 to GA Motors at Blk 32 Sin Ming Drive for an overhaul. Initially he quoted $250 but somehow it came up to $800. According to the mechanic, he needed to see what needs to be changed which was inside the engine.

 

The stuff that he changed was:

 

2 timing rods

1 tensioner belt

1 piston

1 spark plug (my plug ok wad?!)

1 set of gaskets

2 things they call "peckers"

1 engine oil change

 

Did I get chopped really badly? It's my one month's pay sia...sigh

[Guest Nick_li]

ask them how come so much diff...?? 550 bucks diff leh... worst come to worst dun overhual... if overhual liao then no choice... ask them to lower... also why overhual will go to 800?? i've got a fren who alwasys overhual his RS125... only 600++...

[edwardthy]

Last time i go to Defu Lane GNG overhaul my SP only cost me $500 flat. No hidden charges. Done by Ah Chuan (skinny). He assured me if got any problems can go look for him. Since then my bike ok liao no problem. The bike was eventually sold and im riding super4 bought from them.

[tweakmax2]

ah chong juz overhaul my frd phantom.. he say almost change the whole engine... 600 buck

[tweakmax2]

Originally posted by darkgates83@April 26, 2007 05:20 pm

 

2 timing rods

1 tensioner belt $65

1 piston abt $180

1 spark plug (my plug ok wad?!) $5

1 set of gaskets $35

2 things they call "peckers"

1 engine oil change $20

 

the rest i not sure

:cheer: :lovestruck:

[Loz]

u got chopped...terribly...well dun worry..we r still on the learning curve...so take these incidents as a lesson learnt...

 

 

y not we try n learn to overhaul on our own..???

 

thats wad my fren do on his KRR n his cuz RXZ...

 

we can learn more things from there...

[darkgates83]

oh boy......it's a costly learning curve where we always get ripped.....sobz....

 

the overhaul was done within one day though, with me watching.....does that make any difference?

[hmm_]

hmm...i tot GA motors is quite alrite...is the mechanic ah heng?

[Loz]

everything is costly to learn...but the knowledge we get is priceless.

 

overhaulling a normal class 2b bike will take ard 3 days the fastest...

 

from the list of ur things changed,i reckon its juz a repair...not overhaul..

 

i know how u feel coz i got chopped b4...now im changing most things myself,buying the parts from authorised dealer...

 

cheers

[prego08220]

Take it easy bro.. Seriously, You've been carrot-ed..

[darkgates83]

yes the mechanic is ah heng.....the boss is the guy that likes to go fishing

 

the funny thing is if replacing these parts do not count as an overhaul, that what is the crucial thing that they have to do that counts?

 

lucky i dun have a weak heart....

[darkgates83]

one other thing; is there really no hope for us bikers out there, except being cautious? is there really no recourse for us?

[shiraz]

an overhaul is actually stripping the whole engine... as in taking the blocks out until u reach the cam bearings inside... if the mech see no need to change anything, he would fix everything back and u pay for oil seals, gaskets and labour.

 

if there are things to change (usually bearings)piston ring also they would usually change as it's relatively cheap, then u pay extra for what is changed..

 

but most agents would understand overhaul to be 'replace everything in the engine' costs betwn $700 and $7000 depending on what bike ur riding..

[pyro13]

Originally posted by darkgates83@April 27, 2007 01:33 am

one other thing; is there really no hope for us bikers out there, except being cautious? is there really no recourse for us?

there is hope.. wat u have to do is..always go to only one honest reputable mechanic whu can do it for u..

 

after some time, they will offer u very good prices..

 

and honestly.. 800 very ex..

 

my brothers TA150 only cost 400 flat for his overhaul...

[YEN96]

Originally posted by hmm_@April 26, 2007 06:56 pm

hmm...i tot GA motors is quite alrite...is the mechanic ah heng?

u got go there one meh..... i know the Boss

 

yeah ...got one "chief" mechanic call ah heng

 

He very good at talking but if you are educated .....then ..i only talk to the boss

 

[shiraz]

Originally posted by pyro13@April 27, 2007 02:36 am

there is hope.. wat u have to do is..always go to only one honest reputable mechanic whu can do it for u..

 

after some time, they will offer u very good prices..

 

and honestly.. 800 very ex..

 

my brothers TA150 only cost 400 flat for his overhaul...

like what i said... it costs $400 because the mech didn't change everything in the engine. his might cost $800 because the mech actually did everything that consists of an overhaul to an 'agent' includes sending the block for reboring and all that (although that didn't seem to be the case).

 

an agent's overhaul for bikes of the same model would cost the same. if u go to normal mechs, they would not change things that they assume is not spoilt or gonna spoil anytime soon. so it depends on what u change.. change more, pay more lor..

[Epredator]

The charges for them is quite all right except the way they works SUCKS!

 

First incident: After changing front wheel bearing and found part of my rim chip off upon due to hammering

 

Second incident: Chip off on valve cover when service my carb

[hmm_]

Originally posted by YEN96@April 27, 2007 08:35 am

u got go there one meh..... i know the Boss

 

yeah ...got one "chief" mechanic call ah heng

 

He very good at talking but if you are educated .....then ..i only talk to the boss

 

I tok to both the mechanic and the boss....I know them coz my dad owis go there service...ah heng owis tok alot 1..........hahaha...

[yenyenpark]

Originally posted by darkgates83@April 26, 2007 05:20 pm

Hi Everyone,

 

I just sent my Phantom TA200 to GA Motors at Blk 32 Sin Ming Drive for an overhaul. Initially he quoted $250 but somehow it came up to $800. According to the mechanic, he needed to see what needs to be changed which was inside the engine.

 

The stuff that he changed was:

 

2 timing rods

1 tensioner belt

1 piston

1 spark plug (my plug ok wad?!)

1 set of gaskets

2 things they call "peckers"

1 engine oil change

 

Did I get chopped really badly? It's my one month's pay sia...sigh

ask them to break down the price on each part.. and probably get some discount since u do some many things.. then next time u come again.. else..

 

did they call u to tell wat to change first b4 changin for u anot??

 

some bikeshop insist changing.. then u asked them show u wat's wrong.. change anot is up to ya..

 

some bike shop give u good price but lousy parts.. if ur parts r good one, sure it worth to pay more.. rite??

 

remember wat are those parts u changed then next time u no need to change again..

[darkgates83]

update: there seems to be no end to trouble. my dad pointed out that petrol seemed to be leaking from my bike. True enough, the whole tank was empty. I went back and they said something abt rust in the petrol tank clogging the system...

 

I did take the opportunity to request for a reciept for the works done (attached). What do you all think? Is the price a little too steep, or I really kanna carrot-ed like god knows what?

 

I am considering further action if the disparity is really too great. Thanks everyone for your comments so far....it sure has been a bad learning experience.

[yenyenpark]

Originally posted by darkgates83@April 29, 2007 09:43 am

update: there seems to be no end to trouble. my dad pointed out that petrol seemed to be leaking from my bike. True enough, the whole tank was empty. I went back and they said something abt rust in the petrol tank clogging the system...

 

I did take the opportunity to request for a reciept for the works done (attached). What do you all think? Is the price a little too steep, or I really kanna carrot-ed like god knows what?

 

I am considering further action if the disparity is really too great. Thanks everyone for your comments so far....it sure has been a bad learning experience.

i believe when they fix back, some place either the tube of the car no tighten, so petrol leak???

 

check where is the petrol come out.. petrol tank rusty bcos bike idle no ppl use for too long.. u might consider change one if it really too jialat cannot use..

[bladeboy]

expensive lesson leh

[who_noe]

250 bucks might be their worksmanship?

[Refugee]

got buy 4D... 9198....

 

maybe can get back the money.

[shahrul_azmil3]

they change ur clutch plate as well .... the workmanship don't be surprise that it's in the 3 digit $$$ .....

 

by the way i see .... it's reasonable price for all the parts change ....

 

BUT

 

do u need to change all that part is another issue ....

 

most bike shop would ask me first b4 changing any other parts that are not in the deal in the first place b4 doing ....