[Archived - 2009] PK Official- Questions for Newbie

[Mamduh]

Hi again

Wonder if anyone has the service manual pdf of the TA 200. If yes, please let me (us) know

Cheers

[econbizer]

Thanks Mamduh!

 

Another noob question coming:

 

PKs, any pointers on how to improve engine mileage for TA200?

i.e. should I go sloow in my initial pickup and not kick 1st to 2nd to 3rd gear very quickly? I've been engine braking alot, but I think my mileage clocked since my last petrol top up could be better.

[chikyblink]

To improve mileage, check your tire pressure. I used to pump 220psi for back n 200psi for front.

Dun drag your gears n change gears quickly. Den cruise to the speed u wan at the highest gear.

[Blackenese]

Eh my bike sometime i go in gear 2 or 3 ah then i let go clutch and rev throttle

 

The gear will drop to the lower one (eg. go in 2 drop to 1........3 drop to 2)

 

Then cause it to over rev......anyone noe whats wrong or need to be change?

 

Sianz..... :S

[Technician III]

Hmm.. does anyone here happens to find the bolt connected to your seat missing? I'm refering to the bolt which connects the seat to the frame.. I juz found mine missing.. Does it mean tat someone is attempting to steal my seat or maybe it juz broke off? Anyone encounter this situation b4? Thanks..

[madman]

dun worry.

 

if really wanna take ur seat, it'll be good in less than a minute.

most probably is the screw is loose, and dropped out during one of ur rides.

 

it's a common screw, shd be size 10 if not wrong. just get one from any hardware stores that sells screws etc...

 

if not sure of size, just takeout the other side screw and show the shop.

 

cheers!

 

Madman

 

Hmm.. does anyone here happens to find the bolt connected to your seat missing? I'm refering to the bolt which connects the seat to the frame.. I juz found mine missing.. Does it mean tat someone is attempting to steal my seat or maybe it juz broke off? Anyone encounter this situation b4? Thanks..

[madman]

could be clutch plate gone already.

you can always unscrew the cover and see if it is worn out loh.

 

Eh my bike sometime i go in gear 2 or 3 ah then i let go clutch and rev throttle

 

The gear will drop to the lower one (eg. go in 2 drop to 1........3 drop to 2)

 

Then cause it to over rev......anyone noe whats wrong or need to be change?

 

Sianz..... :S

[melvintay]

need help... my headlight is not original, recently bulb fused, so went to LAB got this blue colour light bulb, its not halogen, the packaging states its plasma zenon, with xenon gas filled... i know blue headlight confirm cant pass inspection... but this special blue bulb shines out normal colour light like any bulb... so 1st qns is if its blue colour bulb and shine normal colour light, is it legal? can pass inspection?

 

next, ever since my original bulb fused, my rear light cant light up... i mean normally if u switch on headlight, the rear light (where the brake light is also situated) will light up together with the speedo's light rite? 2nd qns is if on headlight but the rear light not on, how much to fix? can DIY?

 

lastly, juz changed new front brakes about 2 weeks ago, dunno wat brand is it, but sometimes i hear sound coming from there, like a light "zn....g" sound and when braking, like got screeching noise, din happen last time.... so final qns, anything wrong with my dear brakes?

thanks for any help....

[Replay]

your rear light seems like a blown 'low-beam'. open up the case, take out the bulb and see. if got a wire inside snapped, its time to change a new one.. $1 per bulb if i'm not wrong. cheers!

[jB]

if diy until darn jia lat bring it to mech ba don't make things worse

..

[Replay]

simple job sia the rear light.. i did it b4. =D

[econbizer]

To improve mileage, check your tire pressure. I used to pump 220psi for back n 200psi for front.

Dun drag your gears n change gears quickly. Den cruise to the speed u wan at the highest gear.

 

 

Thanks Chikyblink! Some other noob Qns:

 

1st Question: Will I cause the engine harm if I kick up the gears fast when moving off from stationary position? Gear 1 .. 1 sec then kick to 2.. then 1 sec then kick to 3 while revving throttle.. 0-30km/h in 3secs ? Will this affect mileage performance? Or is it recommended to go slowly... accelerate very slowly for a TA200?

 

2nd Question: Dragging gears cause bad mileage. How abt "over gearing"? i.e. my speed is at 30km/h, but I'm at gear 6. then I'll just rev up to increase my speed. Is this harmful for the engine?

 

3rd Question: when I'm riding on sections on the PIE, I'm usually at gear 6. Would it be better to kick down to a lower gear when I see an uphill slope ahead? Or better to maintain at 6th gear and proceed?

[chikyblink]

1st Question: Will I cause the engine harm if I kick up the gears fast when moving off from stationary position? Gear 1 .. 1 sec then kick to 2.. then 1 sec then kick to 3 while revving throttle.. 0-30km/h in 3secs ? Will this affect mileage performance? Or is it recommended to go slowly... accelerate very slowly for a TA200?

To achieve good mileage, its always good to accelerate slowly. Dun drag your gears, but dun lug your gears either. You'll have to know your bike well to change gears at the correct speed.

 

2nd Question: Dragging gears cause bad mileage. How abt "over gearing"? i.e. my speed is at 30km/h, but I'm at gear 6. then I'll just rev up to increase my speed. Is this harmful for the engine?

This is called lugging your gears. Not recommended at all. Use the correct gear at the correct speed.

 

3rd Question: when I'm riding on sections on the PIE, I'm usually at gear 6. Would it be better to kick down to a lower gear when I see an uphill slope ahead? Or better to maintain at 6th gear and proceed?

If there's clear traffic, just maintain your speed and proceed.

[Metalfyre]

need help... my headlight is not original, recently bulb fused, so went to LAB got this blue colour light bulb, its not halogen, the packaging states its plasma zenon, with xenon gas filled... i know blue headlight confirm cant pass inspection... but this special blue bulb shines out normal colour light like any bulb... so 1st qns is if its blue colour bulb and shine normal colour light, is it legal? can pass inspection?

 

next, ever since my original bulb fused, my rear light cant light up... i mean normally if u switch on headlight, the rear light (where the brake light is also situated) will light up together with the speedo's light rite? 2nd qns is if on headlight but the rear light not on, how much to fix? can DIY?

 

lastly, juz changed new front brakes about 2 weeks ago, dunno wat brand is it, but sometimes i hear sound coming from there, like a light "zn....g" sound and when braking, like got screeching noise, din happen last time.... so final qns, anything wrong with my dear brakes?

thanks for any help....

 

Shouldn't be a problem...I passed inspection with 'blue' headlights too. Somemore the light is white.

 

Can DIY. Change bulb lor if fused.

 

Your brakes are new and sitting in. Noise is normal.

[econbizer]

1st Question: Will I cause the engine harm if I kick up the gears fast when moving off from stationary position? Gear 1 .. 1 sec then kick to 2.. then 1 sec then kick to 3 while revving throttle.. 0-30km/h in 3secs ? Will this affect mileage performance? Or is it recommended to go slowly... accelerate very slowly for a TA200?

To achieve good mileage, its always good to accelerate slowly. Dun drag your gears, but dun lug your gears either. You'll have to know your bike well to change gears at the correct speed.

 

2nd Question: Dragging gears cause bad mileage. How abt "over gearing"? i.e. my speed is at 30km/h, but I'm at gear 6. then I'll just rev up to increase my speed. Is this harmful for the engine?

This is called lugging your gears. Not recommended at all. Use the correct gear at the correct speed.

 

3rd Question: when I'm riding on sections on the PIE, I'm usually at gear 6. Would it be better to kick down to a lower gear when I see an uphill slope ahead? Or better to maintain at 6th gear and proceed?

If there's clear traffic, just maintain your speed and proceed.

 

Thanks chikyblink!

 

I was also wondering abt engine braking.. whenever I approach red traffic lights, I'll close throttle and kick down gears to engine break.

 

Most of the time, I'll be able to come to a stop with super minimal help from applying my front and rear brakes. So I tot.. not bad ..can conserve brake pads/ discs.

 

but here comes the question of whether it's bad for the engine..?? How to execute a proper 'engine' brake, so as not to damage our engines?

[econbizer]

Sorry Noob with lots of questions here!! always scratching head.. I appreciate any help!

 

I can find past threads on this.. so.. here goes.. What's the proper procedure to push start our TA200?? Engage 2nd or 3rd gear.. Push.. gain speed.. press the start button.. rev throttle??

 

Thanks!!

[Blackenese]

2nd gear.......push......then release(till u hear engine start) and pull back clutch...then play throttle a lil.....

 

My 2cents....

[Metalfyre]

the way i do it is push in 2nd gear and throw clutch, whack the throttle all the way...heh heh

[shevchenkyu]

hey ppl, me another noob here. I jus bought my bike few days back , then today rode my fren to eat prata at upp thomson, later when i tried to start my bike , found out cannot, tried to push start my bike, aft few attempts then can... wahaha, rode to yishun Industrial park to get my batt change,

cost me $40, is it expensive?

 

I also find difficulty in changing gear, do i need to sent for servicing? Is there any good motordiams in the North?

[fiaery]

the way i do it is push in 2nd gear and throw clutch, whack the throttle all the way...heh heh

 

same same! haha! Koon's dad taught me that

[econbizer]

Thanks chikyblink!

 

I was also wondering abt engine braking.. whenever I approach red traffic lights, I'll close throttle and kick down gears to engine break.

 

Most of the time, I'll be able to come to a stop with super minimal help from applying my front and rear brakes. So I tot.. not bad ..can conserve brake pads/ discs.

 

but here comes the question of whether it's bad for the engine..?? How to execute a proper 'engine' brake, so as not to damage our engines?

 

Anyone knows the proper way to engine brake?

[Replay]

lol same... i did that too when my old ride died cos my hand itchy go turn the carb setting..

[Metalfyre]

hey ppl, me another noob here. I jus bought my bike few days back , then today rode my fren to eat prata at upp thomson, later when i tried to start my bike , found out cannot, tried to push start my bike, aft few attempts then can... wahaha, rode to yishun Industrial park to get my batt change,

cost me $40, is it expensive?

 

I also find difficulty in changing gear, do i need to sent for servicing? Is there any good motordiams in the North?

 

40 is a rather pricey. For your 2nd question, change EO and see how.

[Metalfyre]

Anyone knows the proper way to engine brake?

 

there is no 'proper way'...simply avoid using the engine brake to slow down from high speeds as this will place a great strain on your engine internals...other than that is more or less okay.

[rxgn]

same same! haha! Koon's dad taught me that

 

you mean,

 

1. second gear

2. clutch in

3. press start

4. throw clutch immediately?