[Archived - 2009] PK Official- Questions for Newbie

[Constipated Face]

Originally posted by nivleK1985@Aug 21 2005, 06:41 PM

constipated, u need to do a check, see where is leaking =D

best is put a piece of newspaper

then nx day u see

drip wat, touch it, ( dont taste ) see if it's EO or somethings

I think the dripping thing started after my bike penged at the carpark (did a sharp turn, but couldn't bring the bike back up ). Any cause for worry? Should I bring it Koon?

[weiz85]

Originally posted by ArBokia@Aug 21 2005, 09:41 AM

my frd just did a top overhual and change gear box for Ta200.. cost abt $900

change the whole set of gear box?

[nivleK1985]

Originally posted by Constipated Face@Aug 21 2005, 06:47 PM

I think the dripping thing started after my bike penged at the carpark (did a sharp turn, but couldn't bring the bike back up ). Any cause for worry? Should I bring it Koon?

Hmm u see if it's petrol or is it EO 1st ba.

[Mark Ng]

any knights jack up their bike when lubing chain?

 

where you place the jack?

 

i place it near the 'draining hole' of the exhaust, but looks unstable le... scaly whole bike dropped i siao ar...

 

advice?

[Po_oN85]

heard from a free that u can ask some 1 u noe to help u , 1 push bike and 1 lub chain. i think jack up looks scary ley. . . but no sure other way to do it hehez . . .

[bobo_rider]

Originally posted by Mark Ng@Aug 23 2005, 08:20 AM

any knights jack up their bike when lubing chain?

 

where you place the jack?

 

i place it near the 'draining hole' of the exhaust, but looks unstable le... scaly whole bike dropped i siao ar...

 

advice?

need a jack meh???

 

juz let it run on neutral gear tilt the bike toward left side with the side stand on the floor.

 

one hand hole the handle bar the other hold on to the back seat rest then with one leg stepping on the side stand and pull it toward u can liao.

 

this is how i do it... so the back wheel will spin on a stationary position. the other can spay for u. if u r alone then spray it bit by bit lor.

[BlackDawn]

use jack u can DIY, else u need somebody to help u.

[Metalfyre]

Originally posted by sky_vinz@Aug 20 2005, 09:29 PM

Hi guys, juz got my Phantom TA200 tdy. It's a Jan '03 bike, so I supposed it's named Custom 3? Btw it has no fuel indication LED, is there any device in e market which gauges e fuel level?

no such thing as custom 3 deh...

[bobo_rider]

me suah gu... nv use jack b4... btw which got sell huh?

[zero_degrees]

Originally posted by bobo_rider@Aug 23 2005, 12:50 PM

me suah gu... nv use jack b4... btw which got sell huh?

The wu jin shop near ah boy kelantan lane got sell, go check it out.

[bobo_rider]

Originally posted by zero_degrees@Aug 23 2005, 02:49 PM

The wu jin shop near ah boy kelantan lane got sell, go check it out.

will go explore some of this day.

[Smart Bet]

Originally posted by Mark Ng@Aug 23 2005, 08:20 AM

any knights jack up their bike when lubing chain?

 

where you place the jack?

 

i place it near the 'draining hole' of the exhaust, but looks unstable le... scaly whole bike dropped i siao ar...

 

advice?

Place the jack under the cross section of the swingarm. That's the most centralised and stable point. It would help if you can find a brick and put it under your side stand when the jack is up.

[fleaz]

it's still scary. i tried and it looks like the bike would topple anytime.

 

what's the best way to loosen rusty bolts? will WD40 do the trick?

[tyrant1983]

hey ppl.. got a question...my chain looks a bit loose. I want to try and tighten it myself. Read the manual and instructions look easy to follow. However the manual says have to tighten the axle nut to 88Nm and u need a torque wrench for that. Torque wrench really necessary? or do i just tighten it as tight as it will go with a normal spanner???

 

Some advise pls! thanks alot!!

[Sleo]

When jacking up the bike, put something (best is a wedge-shape object) infront and behind the front wheel tyre so that the bike don't roll forward or backward when it is on jack. If the front wheel moves, the bike may topple over.

[JJBuBBle]

Originally posted by tyrant1983@Aug 23 2005, 07:32 PM

hey ppl.. got a question...my chain looks a bit loose. I want to try and tighten it myself. Read the manual and instructions look easy to follow. However the manual says have to tighten the axle nut to 88Nm and u need a torque wrench for that. Torque wrench really necessary? or do i just tighten it as tight as it will go with a normal spanner???

 

Some advise pls! thanks alot!!

U can try DIY, but proper tools are necessary.

wrench will be easily & it wont round your nuts, if you used spanner must sure the spanner cover the whole nut, as so it wont round it.

[fleaz]

what do you mean by round the nut?

[Sleo]

Originally posted by tyrant1983@Aug 23 2005, 07:32 PM

hey ppl.. got a question...my chain looks a bit loose. I want to try and tighten it myself. Read the manual and instructions look easy to follow. However the manual says have to tighten the axle nut to 88Nm and u need a torque wrench for that. Torque wrench really necessary? or do i just tighten it as tight as it will go with a normal spanner???

 

Some advise pls! thanks alot!!

It will be best if you use a torque wrench but then most motortiams also don't use torque wrench. Tighten the nut tight but don't use 'brute force' otherwise over-tighthening will spoil the thread of the nut or the bolt.

[Mark Ng]

Originally posted by Smart Bet@Aug 23 2005, 06:04 PM

Place the jack under the cross section of the swingarm. That's the most centralised and stable point. It would help if you can find a brick and put it under your side stand when the jack is up.

thank you, i try that next time.

[sky_vinz]

Hi guys, wondering if anyone has fixed those 'white bulbs' on their Phantoms. I'm referring to e Philips Blue Vision type. Is it suitable for Phantoms? Will e other headlight accessories 'melt' bcoz of e higher heat generated? Another issue is e LED rear light. Has LTA approved e use of it? Thks for enlighting my enquiries. =)

[tyrant1983]

ok thanks will try to DIY.. torque wrench sounds expensive

[fleaz]

Originally posted by sky_vinz@Aug 23 2005, 08:59 PM

Hi guys, wondering if anyone has fixed those 'white bulbs' on their Phantoms. I'm referring to e Philips Blue Vision type. Is it suitable for Phantoms? Will e other headlight accessories 'melt' bcoz of e higher heat generated? Another issue is e LED rear light. Has LTA approved e use of it? Thks for enlighting my enquiries. =)

i don't think can directly fix on. need to change the whole headlight. and yes, heat will be an issue. led rear light should be no problem. anyone care to clarify?

[sky_vinz]

Thks fleaz, so is there any solution to a brighter headlight?

[oleman]

Originally posted by oleman@Aug 12 2005, 06:23 PM

I have been riding TA200 for over a month. Initially, very difficult to kick to netural from 1st gear. After changing engine oil, this problem was solved. However, now keep getting netural when kicking from 1st to 2nd gear. What's the problem and solution. Thanks in advance.

Finally cannot tahan my first to second gear problem so yesterday rode to Planet Motor. The boss took one look then used a pipe to bend my gear lever outward and problem solved. The gear lever was slightly crooked and whenever I try to kick it up, it would come in contact with the gear box, thus preventing me from lifting up the lever completely. No charge for service rendered.

[bionix2mt]

Hi all PK! Got a FQ TA150 and went for carb washing last week. Now discover that there are drips of pertrol found at the bottom of the carb. Not sure whether before washing its like that. Is there a need for concern? Thanks in advance!