[Archived - 2009] PK Official- Questions for Newbie

[bluesurfer]

hi friends,

 

wanna which part muz i oil for the trottle cable??cos when i turn the trottle, it wun auto spring back to close position.which means i can open trottle free my hand it will jux trottle all the way...so which part of the cable muz i oil it so that it will be smooth once again?and can i use wd40 to do the job?

[gysmily]

hi friends,

 

wanna which part muz i oil for the trottle cable??cos when i turn the trottle, it wun auto spring back to close position.which means i can open trottle free my hand it will jux trottle all the way...so which part of the cable muz i oil it so that it will be smooth once again?and can i use wd40 to do the job?

 

My suggestion ah,

 

1. check cable routing, alignment and cable condition e.g bend mark or something that can caused the cable for not working freely.

2. Remove cable and lubricate your throttle grip then test it condition.

 

If this 2 are ok, then i strongly suggest you change the cable. Lubricate it with wd40 is only a temp. solution. But if you insist then do it from the top end and let the fluid flow downwards.

 

happy trying.

[Replay]

Pm u my contact liow.

 

got it.

[kmax]

hi friends,

 

wanna which part muz i oil for the trottle cable??cos when i turn the trottle, it wun auto spring back to close position.which means i can open trottle free my hand it will jux trottle all the way...so which part of the cable muz i oil it so that it will be smooth once again?and can i use wd40 to do the job?

 

that's called "cruise control" hahaha... j/k

[bluesurfer]

omg...donno which part to spray wd40...i spray at the cable near the carb there...i cant see other opening to spray...try to unscrew the handle but the stupid screw jux don move a bit...

[DragonLee]

hi friends,

 

wanna which part muz i oil for the trottle cable??cos when i turn the trottle, it wun auto spring back to close position.which means i can open trottle free my hand it will jux trottle all the way...so which part of the cable muz i oil it so that it will be smooth once again?and can i use wd40 to do the job?

 

if the throttle dun spring back u can try those below:

 

1) u can try pulling the grip slightly out,

cos the throttle might be too close to the handlebar end so as to coz friction.

 

2) gotto open up the black casing (2 screws) then put abit of oil down the cable head. careful, the head might spring out. better ask a mech to do it if u dun really hands on.

 

3) if the above dun work, its time to change another new throttle cable.

[bluesurfer]

ok...thx for the quick feedback...looks like i have to tong until 2k servicing then go do liao...anyway, if the cable have to change then how much would that cost??izit more ex than the clutch cable?or about the same ?

[jB]

won't cost so much..don't worry..

[Metalfyre]

like to ask, i know bleding the brakes can be troublesome. butif just topping up? simpy open it up, drip the fluid slowly using a screwdriver to prevent bubbles, and screw back?? brakes are fine no need to bleed but need topup. is there preference dot3 or dot4? can mix?

 

regarding the plug opener, drop by LAB and buy. if u know the size, just go hardware store. LAB was a teeny bit exp. mine got no number on it cant help u.

 

just pour in slowly can liao..if you're careful enough no need screwdriver. Put a cloth below the reservoir to protect your paintwork. don't mix the fluids..if dot 4 then top up dot 4. Anyway, it's all detailed in the newbie's guide to bikes thread.

[normanlai]

just pour in slowly can liao..if you're careful enough no need screwdriver. Put a cloth below the reservoir to protect your paintwork. don't mix the fluids..if dot 4 then top up dot 4. Anyway, it's all detailed in the newbie's guide to bikes thread.

 

man, i have no idea what the motordiam used... sounds like gotta bleed it.... sian.

 

is there a distinct colour difference?

 

i know the bleeding is detailed somewhere, but i just wanted to know about top up.

[freeze18]

how often must phantom go for service??and if go shop service what should be done??

[Mark Ng]

ok...thx for the quick feedback...looks like i have to tong until 2k servicing then go do liao...anyway, if the cable have to change then how much would that cost??izit more ex than the clutch cable?or about the same ?

 

i advice you get it done asap and not till 2k, you won't want to do an e-brake with throttle still on.

[gysmily]

how often must phantom go for service??and if go shop service what should be done??

 

Every 2000km or 3 months whichever come first. Change engine oil and sparkplug, estimate cost bring $30 should be enough. The rest just check, e.g. chain tension adjust if necessary & check brake pad thickness.

 

i advice you get it done asap and not till 2k, you won't want to do an e-brake with throttle still on.

 

Totally agree. It doesnt cost much on the cable and its not worth the saving.

[bluesurfer]

i got one qsn regarding tire pressure...normally u guys go which kiosk to pump??i usually go to caltex pump petrol then after that would go pump pressure to my tire...but i always have problem pumping the rear tire cos of some hindrance which make it very hard to put the tube into the outlet to pump...i have to bent the outlet abit b4 i cant pump...anyone have suggestion on how to pump the rear tire?

[normanlai]

i got one qsn regarding tire pressure...normally u guys go which kiosk to pump??i usually go to caltex pump petrol then after that would go pump pressure to my tire...but i always have problem pumping the rear tire cos of some hindrance which make it very hard to put the tube into the outlet to pump...i have to bent the outlet abit b4 i cant pump...anyone have suggestion on how to pump the rear tire?

 

experiment with various angles until u can slot it in rather easily. as long air is pumped in without leaks, ok lor.

 

ps: i hate caltex pump. pump shell, refuel shell, redeem pts shell

[bluesurfer]

i guess i have to cos my mum sub me her ocbc card got 10% discount but i hate caltex air pump cos very hard to pump the rear...their tube head is too long

[kmax]

i just had tyre puncture in rear wheel and very difficult to pump air before running to bike shop.

i was at shell station and didnt managed to pump air to rear wheel.

 

so just roll on to ah koon, and all the cars, bikes behind me horn to let me know that i have flat tyre.

luckly not total flat at all to damage rim, just white-wall-rubber-layer peel off as rolling with half air pressure. (it was so ugly )

 

ah koon fixed for me and no tyre change required. damage 8 $ and peel-off-white(brown)-wall.

[normanlai]

i guess i have to cos my mum sub me her ocbc card got 10% discount but i hate caltex air pump cos very hard to pump the rear...their tube head is too long

 

refuel at caltex, pump air at shell lor. skin thick a bit, so long u never need uncle's services, they dun care u. i can happily pump esso, go shell check tyres. Afterall Esso is usually before Shell.

 

so many cyclists go petrol kiosk to add air before going for rides, just ride in pump ride out. yours just happened to be a bicycle with a motor and big wheels mah

 

OCBC got 10%? hmmm, sounds like its time to take my cash outta UOB.

[normanlai]

i just had tyre puncture in rear wheel and very difficult to pump air before running to bike shop.

i was at shell station and didnt managed to pump air to rear wheel.

 

so just roll on to ah koon, and all the cars, bikes behind me horn to let me know that i have flat tyre.

luckly not total flat at all to damage rim, just white-wall-rubber-layer peel off as rolling with half air pressure. (it was so ugly )

 

ah koon fixed for me and no tyre change required. damage 8 $ and peel-off-white(brown)-wall.

 

must be one hella puncture man. my old wheel had a huge nail in it and i rode for 1 week before finding out on a bright sunny day. Lucky it was time to discard anyway.

[TheYasMan]

i got one qsn regarding tire pressure...normally u guys go which kiosk to pump??i usually go to caltex pump petrol then after that would go pump pressure to my tire...but i always have problem pumping the rear tire cos of some hindrance which make it very hard to put the tube into the outlet to pump...i have to bent the outlet abit b4 i cant pump...anyone have suggestion on how to pump the rear tire?

 

Ask to change the pump valve to the 90 degrees angled one during your next tyre change, should cost between $25 to $50. Worth the investment, but some people say the air tends to leak out easier than the stock straight one, but with regular (like once in 2 weeks) pumping, shouldnt pose any problem.

 

i just had tyre puncture in rear wheel and very difficult to pump air before running to bike shop.

i was at shell station and didnt managed to pump air to rear wheel.

 

so just roll on to ah koon, and all the cars, bikes behind me horn to let me know that i have flat tyre.

luckly not total flat at all to damage rim, just white-wall-rubber-layer peel off as rolling with half air pressure. (it was so ugly )

 

ah koon fixed for me and no tyre change required. damage 8 $ and peel-off-white(brown)-wall.

 

Wah... Take care bro. Any idea where the puncture happened?

[kmax]

must be one hella puncture man. my old wheel had a huge nail in it and i rode for 1 week before finding out on a bright sunny day. Lucky it was time to discard anyway.

 

i dont find any nail or such, just a-hole leaking air

 

Ask to change the pump valve to the 90 degrees angled one during your next tyre change, should cost between $25 to $50. Worth the investment, but some people say the air tends to leak out easier than the stock straight one, but with regular (like once in 2 weeks) pumping, shouldnt pose any problem.

 

Wah... Take care bro. Any idea where the puncture happened?

 

i remember there's such product, 90' air hose adapter from forum advertiser. But quite expensive, and mostly used on touring bike or bike bikes. havent thought about it till now..

 

where i got puncture? propably road works and constructions infront of ah koon ??

i was at henderson road for some business, then stop by ah koon to tighten some screw.

when leaving, making turns feel like wooble abit, and only realize when i stop at traffic light and see my rear tyre..

white-wall peel off like orange skins, man...

[bluesurfer]

refuel at caltex, pump air at shell lor. skin thick a bit, so long u never need uncle's services, they dun care u. i can happily pump esso, go shell check tyres. Afterall Esso is usually before Shell.

 

so many cyclists go petrol kiosk to add air before going for rides, just ride in pump ride out. yours just happened to be a bicycle with a motor and big wheels mah

 

OCBC got 10%? hmmm, sounds like its time to take my cash outta UOB.

 

i called shell and they told me they accept OUB credit card for more discounts while caltex accept ocbc credit card for discounts...so that is what i've found out...wanna sign their shell card but haven earn money so cannot:cry:

[bluesurfer]

i dont find any nail or such, just a-hole leaking air

 

 

 

i remember there's such product, 90' air hose adapter from forum advertiser. But quite expensive, and mostly used on touring bike or bike bikes. havent thought about it till now..

 

where i got puncture? propably road works and constructions infront of ah koon ??

i was at henderson road for some business, then stop by ah koon to tighten some screw.

when leaving, making turns feel like wooble abit, and only realize when i stop at traffic light and see my rear tyre..

white-wall peel off like orange skins, man...

 

 

lucky for u that u r near koon so jux let him do the change for u lo..

[BlackDawn]

Ask to change the pump valve to the 90 degrees angled one during your next tyre change, should cost between $25 to $50. Worth the investment, but some people say the air tends to leak out easier than the stock straight one, but with regular (like once in 2 weeks) pumping, shouldnt pose any problem.

 

Bro, where got so expensive?? ... Last time I change L-valve for my Phantom $7 nia. Just last week I also changed for my Harley.... $8 nia...

 

Don't tell me you really paid $25 for the L-valve

[kmax]

really, i remember i saw that L valve was expensive too.

where did u got such deal bro?