[Archived - 2009] PK Official- Questions for Newbie

[etky85]

anyone knows who to clean off the chain lube on my tire rims.. cos when i apply chain lube den my tires whole rims kanna stained.. any recommendation to clean it off.. like any products?

[Danny-]

Originally posted by pat8228@Aug 5 2005, 09:27 AM

Wondering if anyone can help me out on this....

 

Recently find my TA200 lacks power (as in have to really turn the throttle very high just to hit 90km/h). Thought it might be due to EO & plug. So manually changed the plug first. That was last week. Didn't help much with the power issue. So decided to change the EO and plug and went to Dr Koon's shop this Tuesday. Changed EO & a titanium plug. After changing the EO and plug the engine seems smoother when its running but it still lacks the power. In fact, when I was on 5th gear, I find the engine power very weak at around 60+ km/h and suddenly, as if there's some power surge, the engine suddenly have a boost of power. Nonetheless, I still need to really turn the throttle alot just to hit and maintain 90km/h. At 100km/h my bike is like dragging at max liao. Anyone kind soul can help me out on this? Have anyone experienced similar situation? Thanks in advance!

 

Hi,just my suggestion..maybe your clutch plates are worn out already.

You can try changing your clutch plates. Shouldn't have the problem

anymore. As you mention, there is a sudden surge suddenly when u

open your trottle. This maybe due to worn out clutch plates and need

time before your clutch plates bite with your gears. Just my comment

[zero_degrees]

Originally posted by etky85@Aug 8 2005, 07:05 PM

anyone knows who to clean off the chain lube on my tire rims.. cos when i apply chain lube den my tires whole rims kanna stained.. any recommendation to clean it off.. like any products?

I have seen some people use wd40 to clean the stain, maybe you wanna try this method first to see if its feasible.

[Constipated Face]

Originally posted by tyrant1983@Jul 17 2005, 01:12 AM

Hey just wondering...u guys ever feel like ta200 engine becomes extremely rough sounding when u push it over 90 /95kmh? bike starts to vibrate as well... something wrong wif me phantom? or am i just paranoid???

Hey! Same here!

 

So guys, is this normal?

[GAME2605]

Dear PK, I m not sure can i ask this question here, if not next time i will not ask again. I just want to know the price of a Headlight with the harley cap on it wan. And that kind of headlight is only changing the front part of the headlight only rite..? or izzit just buying only the cap..?

[etky85]

Originally posted by zero_degrees@Aug 8 2005, 08:31 PM

I have seen some people use wd40 to clean the stain, maybe you wanna try this method first to see if its feasible.

huh.. erm.. wat is wd40? where can buy? i dun mind trying.. i wan to clear the stain asap.. cos it spoil the image of my bike.. look like bery dirty like tat..

[BlackDawn]

Originally posted by GAME2605@Aug 8 2005, 10:34 PM

Dear PK, I m not sure can i ask this question here, if not next time i will not ask again. I just want to know the price of a Headlight with the harley cap on it wan. And that kind of headlight is only changing the front part of the headlight only rite..? or izzit just buying only the cap..?

buy cap and fix only. No need to buy new headlight.

[BlackDawn]

Originally posted by etky85@Aug 9 2005, 07:47 AM

huh.. erm.. wat is wd40? where can buy? i dun mind trying.. i wan to clear the stain asap.. cos it spoil the image of my bike.. look like bery dirty like tat..

This is WD40. Any hardware shop oso have.

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Images/Products/size_3/TLWD40.JPG

[etky85]

oh ok.. thanks for the pics provided.. will go look for it..

[GAME2605]

Originally posted by kiamh@Aug 9 2005, 07:48 AM

buy cap and fix only. No need to buy new headlight.

IC.. thanks.. do u noe the price?? LAB there can get it rite..?

[zero_degrees]

Originally posted by GAME2605@Aug 9 2005, 09:33 AM

IC.. thanks.. do u noe the price?? LAB there can get it rite..?

LAB or auntie shop can get.

[Constipated Face]

Hey guys, there was once where I rode my bike for about 20+ minutes with the choke on. Forgot push the knob back in before moving off.

 

Is there anything to worry about?

 

[zero_degrees]

Originally posted by Constipated Face@Aug 9 2005, 04:25 PM

Hey guys, there was once where I rode my bike for about 20+ minutes with the choke on. Forgot push the knob back in before moving off.

 

Is there anything to worry about?

 

Don't think there is anything to worry about, just that it might just die anytime.......

[JJBuBBle]

Originally posted by Constipated Face@Aug 9 2005, 04:25 PM

Hey guys, there was once where I rode my bike for about 20+ minutes with the choke on. Forgot push the knob back in before moving off. Is there anything to worry about?

No worry on that, just remember to push it back in before riding.

It will only make your bike alittle weird (power respond). Of course if pull out the choke to ride as for long term then I not sure if it will have side effect.

[Constipated Face]

What should I use to clean my drive chain? Turpentine, WD40?

 

What about the other parts like the engine, fuel tank, and exhaust pipe?

 

Is waxing really necessary?

[fleaz]

I haven't clean my chain since i got the bike. Everything else I use car shampoo to wash. Waxing, in my knowledge, it keeps your paintwork shiny and smooth and also makes it easier for your next wash. For chrome parts, i use chrome polish to maintain them and to get rid of rust.

[BlackDawn]

Originally posted by Constipated Face@Aug 9 2005, 06:22 PM

What should I use to clean my drive chain? Turpentine, WD40?

I use Motul Chain Cleaner. about $12 a bottle from VectorOne

[danieltanboonhuat]

whoa.. expensive.. good a not..

[BlackDawn]

Originally posted by danieltanboonhuat@Aug 9 2005, 11:06 PM

whoa.. expensive.. good a not..

does its job well enough...

I "hiam" kerosene @ diesel too messy, then WD40 may degrade the O-Rings, so use dedicated cleaner lor.. one can can last ages!

[sugarcane]

hi , i got a problem.

 

it lies with my rear brake.

it doesnt work anymore for a while when im on road

but after a few hours , it is in working condition again !!!

 

my braking mechanism got problem ??

[sugarcane]

hi , i got a problem.

 

it lies with my rear brake.

it doesnt work anymore for a while when im on road

but after a few hours , it is in working condition again !!!

 

my braking mechanism got problem ??

[sugarcane]

hi , i got a problem.

 

it lies with my rear brake.

it doesnt work anymore for a while when im on road

but after a few hours , it is in working condition again !!!

 

my braking mechanism got problem ??

[etky85]

Originally posted by fleaz@Aug 9 2005, 07:06 PM

I haven't clean my chain since i got the bike. Everything else I use car shampoo to wash. Waxing, in my knowledge, it keeps your paintwork shiny and smooth and also makes it easier for your next wash. For chrome parts, i use chrome polish to maintain them and to get rid of rust.

for paintwork and chrome parts i use wax lei.. chrome parts cannot use wax one ah? muz buy special chrome metal polish to keep it chrome ah?

[Guest pat8228]

Originally posted by Danny-@Aug 8 2005, 07:23 PM

Hi,just my suggestion..maybe your clutch plates are worn out already.

You can try changing your clutch plates. Shouldn't have the problem

anymore. As you mention, there is a sudden surge suddenly when u

open your trottle. This maybe due to worn out clutch plates and need

time before your clutch plates bite with your gears. Just my comment

I have a hunch it might be the clutch plates or the clutch that's causing the problem. Will check with Dr Koon when I visit him the next round. Do you know how much a replacement set of clutch plate cost? Read a fellow TA150 rider quoting that he replaced his for $55 at Dr Koon. Is it the same price for TA200 (i.e. the same set of clutch plate)?

[JJBuBBle]

Clutch plate at $55? maybe u dont let Ah Koon know the problem let him check & see wat he say.