[Archived - 2009] PK Official- Questions for Newbie

[sky_vinz]

Ah_pui:

 

Dirty air filter means:

- Poor air flow

- Poor acceleration

- Higher fuel consumption

 

Try K&N air filter. Gd choice. =)

[mercurius]

reduced power, so u're actually wasting petrol

[mercurius]

reduced power, so u're actually wasting petrol

[Guest @h_püi™]

Originally posted by sky_vinz@May 03, 2007 11:16 am

Ah_pui:

 

Dirty air filter means:

- Poor air flow

- Poor acceleration

- Higher fuel consumption

 

Try K&N air filter. Gd choice. =)

you tried K&N b4? how is it? how much is the cleaning kit and how long clean one time?

 

cos i notice the normal air filter we using get dirty easily after like three to 4 month of riding..

 

but K&N recommend cleaning every 50000 mile... that is 80000KM ..

 

how come ?

[sky_vinz]

Ah_pui: Yep, tried before. Cool, can actually hear a louding roar from ur engine. E sound of faster air flow. =P I experienced better throttle response, though fuel consumption may go up a little. As for e cleaning, I guess approximately ard 20,000km or so will b gd. (",)

[kusa]

good airflow higher fuel consumption ? thought k&n gives better FC for all kind of bikes?

[willkhc]

hey bros, was wondering whether you all guys interested in giving a spa treatment for your bikes. Pm me if you are keen. Thanks.

[mercurius]

spa? soak the bike in soap water and rub the seats? or pour oil all over the bike?

[don33]

Hi newbie Question, been riding a new version phantom 200 which headlights will on auto when start, some how yesterday encounter a problem, when the bikes was on , low beam not working but ok 4 high beam, in this case should i change a new bulb? or something wrong with the switch. pls advise.

[Davedevil]

Originally posted by mercurius@May 03, 2007 10:41 pm

spa? soak the bike in soap water and rub the seats? or pour oil all over the bike?

pour oil means massage already...

 

what kind of spa? got special one not?

[Davedevil]

Originally posted by don33@May 04, 2007 01:27 pm

Hi newbie Question, been riding a new version phantom 200 which headlights will on auto when start, some how yesterday encounter a problem, when the bikes was on , low beam not working but ok 4 high beam, in this case should i change a new bulb? or something wrong with the switch. pls advise.

most prob is the bulb blown as headlight there are 2 filaments 1 for high beam the other for low. in any case either buy a bulb to change yourself or if not sure got down to a mechanic and they will charge you $2 (i think) including labour charges.

[willkhc]

Originally posted by Davedevil@May 04, 2007 01:53 pm

pour oil means massage already...

 

what kind of spa? got special one not?

Well you need lubrication for your bike to run smooth. Right. Well polishing of the bike removes the stains and make it feel and look new again. Works like spa also .

[ApaM]

New rider here, cn anyone giv me the following address?

 

LAB:

Regina:

Champion Hobby:

 

thanx..

 

Cheers!!

[kmax]

Originally posted by willkhc@May 03, 2007 09:53 pm

hey bros, was wondering whether you all guys interested in giving a spa treatment for your bikes. Pm me if you are keen. Thanks.

put phantom in jacuzzi ??? massage all over ??

[jB]

Originally posted by ApaM@May 04, 2007 07:22 pm

New rider here, cn anyone giv me the following address?

 

LAB:

Regina:

Champion Hobby:

 

thanx..

 

Cheers!!

from what I know LAB and REGINA is located at kelantan lane..exact address I'm not sure but its so well known there you can't miss it well don't feel bad to ask around if you're there and somewhat lost cuz I'm new too

 

for champion hobby i've got no idea..never been there

[kusa]

ma ta200 travels about 280km b4 hitting reserve.. is it becos its a 5years bike ?

[Guest @h_püi™]

Originally posted by kusa@May 05, 2007 03:39 am

ma ta200 travels about 280km b4 hitting reserve.. is it becos its a 5years bike ?

my six year already and still running at 41km/L

 

 

try going for serving.. check your carb, maybe due to tuning and long time didn;t wash or maybe your air filter dirty...

 

as what you mentiion your pillon also.. this might be the fact..

 

as what i SMS you.. go for DR Koon he might help you..

 

last time my bike out of sudden only can travel 80km/h after his servicing... 100km/h no prob.. very easy to achieve...

 

just be my air filter dirty and have my carb wash... full servicing..

 

as what some other also recommend ... once a month pump V power... i all the time with caltex.. so all their type of petrol got the techron that can clean the engine... :cheer:

[Guest @h_püi™]

Originally posted by ApaM@May 04, 2007 07:22 pm

New rider here, cn anyone giv me the following address?

 

LAB:

Regina:

Champion Hobby:

 

thanx..

 

Cheers!!

Boss here your info....

 

basically they all locate super near each other... all about 30 sec walk you can reach le..

 

Hint on the Map.. you might find is what the diff for the three link.. actally all same location... just watch out for the "StaR" location...

 

 

LAB: here the maphere a map...

 

Regina

 

Champion Hobby aka Auntie Shop

 

thanx..

 

Cheers!!

[kusa]

haha.. omg 41km/litre fua~ i also wan sia -_-

[kusa]

aunty shop is the 1 beside LAB ? that sells stickers and stuffs ?

[Wahoo]

Originally posted by don33@May 04, 2007 01:27 pm

Hi newbie Question, been riding a new version phantom 200 which headlights will on auto when start, some how yesterday encounter a problem, when the bikes was on , low beam not working but ok 4 high beam, in this case should i change a new bulb? or something wrong with the switch. pls advise.

i also encounter dis prob b4. no dim light,only hi beam. esp after heavy rain.

but my headlight will come on after riding for a while (battery charged), it's the battery problem.

after i changed battery, no more problem.

 

1 thing i think is important, u must place your rubber battery cover properly (full strech to cover whole battery), otherwise rain water may rainse on connections to coz prob.

 

but if your head light aways off, even riding a while, den probably the bulb is spoilt.

[Technician III]

Hi, does anyone riding a new version of phantom(the one with the fuel indicator) encounter this problem?

 

There's this metal rubbing sound coming from the suspension and the front wheel..

 

The sound from the suspension is most obvious aft rain.. It's like u locked the front wheel and u push down the front fork, there's this metal rubbing sound.. So the sound will be continous coz the front fork is moving up and down while riding.. Anyone has any idea what might be the problem?

 

For my front wheel, there's this "eee" sound at a certain point when the front wheel rotates.. I checked the brake pads, but it seems ok to me.. So wat maybe the reason for the sound.. I've had the bike checked by my mech and he says it's safe to ride.. But i would like to solve this problem coz sometimes I'm quite irritated by the sound..

 

I welcome any advices or suggestions.. Pls help.. Thanks alot..

 

[Wahoo]

i'm riding the new ta200.

here's my case, there may be some dirt/sand/rust in ur front suspension, since the suspension is covered by the upper part for the new model. my solutin is to use WD40 to spray into the gap to wash it.

hope tis can help u.

 

as for the front wheel sound, i do have similar prob after i changed my break pads, but it sounds like "sssssss". and i also not sure wat coz it. anyway, so far no problem, and it's not very obvious, so i just ignore it.

[Technician III]

Hmm.. do u know is it possible to remove the suspension cover? I would like to take it out to c if the problem lies with the cover or my front suspension..

[Metalfyre]

Originally posted by Ah_pui@May 03, 2007 10:13 am

is there any bad point if riding with a dirty air filter?

if ur air filter becomes too dirty...ur bike will start to feel like a horse...jerk here n there