[Archived - 2009] PK Official- Questions for Newbie

[Metalfyre]

Originally posted by kiamh@April 23, 2007 03:59 pm

The Softails, Dynas & Tourers will fit the cruiser billing perfectly. The VRods would be more like muscle bikes.

 

There are several Sportster models and I would think only the Custom fits a cruiser tag. My Sportster Sport has short handlebars and mid-mount foot pegs (thigh-calf angle amost at 90degrees, even closer to the body than a Phantom). The riding posture is somewhat agressive and the bike does beg to be whacked sometimes. Adequate torque is available at all gears. Triple disc brakes complete the streebike persona

Ur bike is almost a streetbike la. But streetfighters have certain seh, and the sportster sport always comes across to me as a cruiser trying to fit into the streetfighter gang.

[dinie]

Originally posted by mercurius@April 23, 2007 12:49 pm

22 yr old 3rd party ins by mitsui shld be abt 500+

20yr old with with 3rd party by mitsui for phantom 150 is $350-$400..

[TianLei]

i involve accident this morning

3rd party ins by mitsui wat it cover?

can i claim the other party ins?

my injury(lucky only some cut, knock on waist)

Guess my bike repair should be quite EXP

[TheYasMan]

Originally posted by dinie@April 23, 2007 05:47 pm

20yr old with with 3rd party by mitsui for phantom 150 is $350-$400..

Maybe more, coz all P-plate insurance has upped since around Feb07.

[s4dreamer]

Originally posted by Metalfyre@April 23, 2007 04:33 pm

My first bike was a Kawasaki KRR150ZX Super Kips.

I'd chose to get a sportsbike as it would be easier to learn more aspects of riding on a sportsbike than any other bike.

Umm... need some help here... is there a reason why you said that sportsbikes is easier to learn?

[BlackDawn]

Originally posted by s4^dreamer@April 23, 2007 08:23 pm

Umm... need some help here... is there a reason why you said that sportsbikes is easier to learn?

Read the full sentence bro...

 

Metal said:

I'd chose to get a sportsbike as it would be easier to learn more aspects of riding on a sportsbike than any other bike

[etky85]

hey guys.. my ta200 got this prob whereby when i abt to slow down, i clutch in to down gears, the engine suddenly died.. bike still moving.. sometimes during third gears, den sometimes during second gears.. i would continue holding the clutch while pressing the electric start. even in third gear.. when press, u could heard the bike idle very slowly.. den i juz slowly trouttle den bike starts liao.. wat could be the prob?

[TianLei]

i involve in accident.

should i go idac first or tow my phantom to motor shop

[etky85]

u should call idac for towing to their centre for damage assessment. and u could make report at the same time..

[TianLei]

my bike is with the TP now

they ask me to went down on this wednesday for statement.

so after the report call idac to tow bike for access rite?

then call motor shop to tow to work shop?

[Guest @h_püi™]

would like to check,... which type of handle bar is good for riding posture...

 

the ta200, new phantom custom 4 or the wider type?

 

cos i now right ta200... i find that the original handle bar abit lean forward type and most of the time after a long ride my back will ache...

 

so wonder change to wider type will is help?

[kmax]

Originally posted by Metalfyre@April 23, 2007 03:42 pm

Can go ahboy and get those electric air horns. As for ABS, i think a bit useless but many ppl who installed swear by it...*shrug*

yeah bro.. i installed stebel horn... and dont even dare to press the button..

 

i showed how loud it is to my frnd.. and he told me that his finger will sure come out..

[willkhc]

hey bros, i am starting out , doing a mobile washing and polishing for bikes. pm me if u are interested

[TheYasMan]

Originally posted by Ah_pui@April 24, 2007 01:00 am

would like to check,... which type of handle bar is good for riding posture...

 

the ta200, new phantom custom 4 or the wider type?

 

cos i now right ta200... i find that the original handle bar abit lean forward type and most of the time after a long ride my back will ache...

 

so wonder change to wider type will is help?

It will certainly help IMO.

I am also looking for a wider handlebar for both comfort and style.

I travel long distances daily. But i frequently meet traffic jams too... So i'm thinking again and again.

 

Valarie has the stock handlebar idling at home, u may want to contact him to give it a try or something.

[Guest @h_püi™]

Originally posted by theyasman@April 24, 2007 08:21 am

It will certainly help IMO.

I am also looking for a wider handlebar for both comfort and style.

I travel long distances daily. But i frequently meet traffic jams too... So i'm thinking again and again.

 

Valarie has the stock handlebar idling at home, u may want to contact him to give it a try or something.

ok.. currently u are riding a ta200?

 

cos i find it "short" compare to custom 4..

[Guest @h_püi™]

Question on Engine oil checking...

 

During Warming up for few min(recommend by manual)

 

after i shut off the engine and check my oil... i found that the dip stick .. one side i like over the range and the other side is like only 1/4 within the range..

 

so which one is the correct measurement?

 

By during a long ride after and check my oil.. i found that the oil is on the high range side...

[jB]

Originally posted by Ah_pui@April 24, 2007 01:00 am

would like to check,... which type of handle bar is good for riding posture...

 

the ta200, new phantom custom 4 or the wider type?

 

cos i now right ta200... i find that the original handle bar abit lean forward type and most of the time after a long ride my back will ache...

 

so wonder change to wider type will is help?

my lower back hurts too..hmm maybe i'm in the same category as you..or maybe its my old injury due to sports..hmm dude update me if you find a diff after you change can? ty..

[Metalfyre]

The ergonomics of a bike is determined by the handlebars, seat height and the footrests. Given that the footrests are already so far ahead, I guess you can only find a small difference if you swap to the wide bars that are canted back towards you (dunno the official name).

 

On a side note tho...I dunno if I'm of much help here. I don't even have a back problem with my sportsbike, and I find the Phantom exceedingly comfy...other than a numb backside after a really long ride.

[TheYasMan]

Originally posted by Ah_pui@April 24, 2007 08:40 am

ok.. currently u are riding a ta200?

 

cos i find it "short" compare to custom 4..

Yeah the Custom 4 handlebars are a bit wider and have more pullback.

im riding Ta200, not C4.

[Guest @h_püi™]

Originally posted by jB@April 24, 2007 11:02 pm

my lower back hurts too..hmm maybe i'm in the same category as you..or maybe its my old injury due to sports..hmm dude update me if you find a diff after you change can? ty..

sure/... but dunno wanna change to custom 4 of those really wide one...

[BlackDawn]

Having installed arguably the widest beach handlebars on a Phantom (with the exception of madman's Pinky ), let me highlight a few negative points about the long handlebars.

You MUST learn to live with these if u wanna change to long bars

 

1) parking will be a problem in narrow lots, once u pull your bike upright, left and right also may knock into other ppl's bikes. U may even get stuck.

 

2) more difficult to squeeze between cars. I seriously suggest that u abstain from squeezing between cars until u get used to the handling of your new handlebars

 

3) more difficult to U-turn, you must bank more or use the "crab" style i.e. one foot down

 

4) sometimes its REALLLY a tight squeeze to get between the gantries of carparks.

 

5) your bike front will feel a lot lighter, which means u will wobble a lot more when moving from stationery (especially with pillion). This will reduce as u gradually get the hang of the new handling of your bike.

 

6) if u join the 1st/2nd link squeeze for petrol often, u'll have lots of ppl "tiak"-ing your mirrors.

 

Please consider carefully if you change to wide bars, and make sure you do it with your eyes wide open. I know so coz I've been there and done that...

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[DragonLee]

Originally posted by Ah_pui@April 24, 2007 01:00 am

would like to check,... which type of handle bar is good for riding posture...

 

the ta200, new phantom custom 4 or the wider type?

 

cos i now right ta200... i find that the original handle bar abit lean forward type and most of the time after a long ride my back will ache...

 

so wonder change to wider type will is help?

actually, u can add a RIDER(not pillion) backrest to support your back. it will support your back and will really ease your backache. i've done mine before with a so call "flip up" pillion seat. when not pillioning anyone u can flip up the seat to become your backrest. but i have remove it liao...(no pix)

 

but some guys in the forum had seen it. maybe u can ask them how it look like?

those who went for the Big Bike Feast might have seen it.

 

if u need help in making these, we can always discuss on it.

[sky_vinz]

DragonLee: !! Is there such a seat selling in Sg market as mentioned in ur post? Wasted. Haha! I've only seen tat kind of seat on a Taiwan cruiser. Cool..

[TheYasMan]

Originally posted by DragonLee@April 26, 2007 11:43 am

actually, u can add a RIDER(not pillion) backrest to support your back. it will support your back and will really ease your backache. i've done mine before with a so call "flip up" pillion seat. when not pillioning anyone u can flip up the seat to become your backrest. but i have remove it liao...(no pix)

 

but some guys in the forum had seen it. maybe u can ask them how it look like?

those who went for the Big Bike Feast might have seen it.

 

if u need help in making these, we can always discuss on it.

Hey yes i heard you had the flip-up seat.

Gnarrrly.

 

But does it compromise anything?

[DragonLee]

Originally posted by sky_vinz@April 26, 2007 01:09 pm

DragonLee: !! Is there such a seat selling in Sg market as mentioned in ur post? Wasted. Haha! I've only seen tat kind of seat on a Taiwan cruiser. Cool..

i dun think spore sell it. i customise it myself.