[Archived - 2009] PK Official- Questions for Newbie

[fusionzone]

bro any idea how much does it cost cos i ask ah koon he call me to replace the whole dash board

[Metalfyre]

Originally posted by kokping@Sep 16 2005, 11:26 PM

yes i know.but i dunno why since young i have a passion for bikes and not cars.well,jus liekt he feeling cruising on the roads with cold breeze brushing againest my cheeks.hmm...passion...nothing beats it.thanks for ya help!learnt one thing today!(about crashbars)

It's the same with me...I was so utterly bored I stoppe learning driving 1/2 way...

 

Crashbars do help protect your bike in terms of a crash but they aren't all perks and no disadvantages. The bike's maneuverability is severely hampered especially by those wide, anchor-shaped crashbars, and may actually be the cause of the crash itself when you encounter a situation where you have to swerve abruptly because a taxi cut into your lane, or the gap closes while you are squeezing. It is precisely because of this that I do not install crashbars on my phantom. And even if you still decide to invest in one of those, try to get one with a small profile..the smaller the better; all you need to protect are your fuel tank and engine casing..the rest are relatively cheap to replace anyway.

[Metalfyre]

Originally posted by fusionzone@Sep 20 2005, 03:04 AM

bro any idea how much does it cost cos i ask ah koon he call me to replace the whole dash board

ask weiz

[fusionzone]

ok thankx bro

[BlackDawn]

Originally posted by fusionzone@Sep 20 2005, 03:04 AM

bro any idea how much does it cost cos i ask ah koon he call me to replace the whole dash board

dash board??

 

do u mean the triple tree? (the block that holds ur risers with the hi-beam/signal/netral indicators)

or the speedo meter on your tank??

 

Anyway, if I am not mistaken, both cost >$100

[niqyap]

i think both together >$200 ...

 

actually i think side boxes do help protect even better than crash bars, yesterday just skidded in the carpark (got water on the concrete floor while cornering) and my side boxes did help a lot

[GAME2605]

can anyone tel me noe wat is this??

http://www.picturesky.com/albums/userpics/11670/normal_PICT0004.JPG

[iVy]

Originally posted by GAME2605@Sep 20 2005, 12:11 PM

can anyone tel me noe wat is this??

http://www.picturesky.com/albums/userpics/11670/normal_PICT0004.JPG

wat is wat ... ?

never put arrow point how we know where and wat u referring to ... ?

i see the rider's footrest, rear brake lever, part of the crashbar ... many many more ...

[fusionzone]

I think he mean the "engine breather" the blue color thingy with a metal pipe one.

[fusionzone]

Originally posted by kiamh@Sep 20 2005, 06:45 AM

dash board??

 

do u mean the triple tree? (the block that holds ur risers with the hi-beam/signal/netral indicators)

or the speedo meter on your tank??

 

Anyway, if I am not mistaken, both cost >$100

the metal thingy that hold my riser and 3 lights

[fleaz]

i think that's called a triple clamp

[Mark Ng]

Originally posted by GAME2605@Sep 20 2005, 12:11 PM

can anyone tel me noe wat is this??

http://www.picturesky.com/albums/userpics/11670/normal_PICT0004.JPG

Is there an air horn there?

[tweakmax2]

yes.. wat the blue thing??

[Mark Ng]

the blue thing to engine oil cap is an engine breather, the another blue thing is it grounding cable?

[ArBokia]

use for wat?

[fleaz]

what is the purpose of an engine breather?

[fleaz]

recently while riding, there tends to be some difficulties switching to 6th gear, sometimes also 5th gear. not so smooth. what might be the problem? can anyone help?

[ArBokia]

Originally posted by Mark Ng@Sep 20 2005, 04:16 PM

Is there an air horn there?

can advise wat the blue thing for ??

[silverwing73]

Sorry would like to know .....Phantom TA 200 full tank is how many litres inclusive of reserve as well ?

[adking]

sory guys me newbie..so got a few Qs to ask..maybe shouldnt post here sorry ah..i ridin ta150... need to ask...

 

1. does a rusty tank affect my engine? becoz my mechanic installed a petrol filter on the line goin to the engine..n it has slight leakage. n i pump JB oil..he says JB oil is vv dirty. if i dun put the filter is it ok? or should i 'wash' my fuel tank?

 

 

2. i did full service n change a piston at $180. including changin gasket,oil seal, spark plug, washin of cab. n exhaust pipe..reasonable?

 

3.my friend exhaust pipe has black thick oil drippin out..wats up man...?

 

3.i live in jurong west..would like to meet ppl around tat area in case i need help on some issues of my bike..

 

thx!

[nivleK1985]

1. frankly if the petrol at JB is dirty, who makes the cars/bikes there moving along the road ? b.s.

 

2. not sure for the price, but should be ok ba. cos the labour cost maybe around 70++ ler

 

3. no idea. it shouldn't be leaking any oil. at most is carbon.

 

3 ( again ? ) there's usually a small gathering so don't worry. hehe check out the other threads.

[Takeshi1]

u all koe how much is to change piston and do overhault?

[niqyap]

Originally posted by X9hopeful@Sep 21 2005, 06:10 PM

Sorry would like to know .....Phantom TA 200 full tank is how many litres inclusive of reserve as well ?

phantom full tank 11.2 litres inclusive of reserve 2.7 litres... according to the manual (haha also learnt that from the Q&A at PK at the Park)

[niqyap]

Originally posted by Takeshi1@Sep 22 2005, 08:43 PM

u all koe how much is to change piston and do overhault?

depends on what you overhaul also... be prepared to spend $200 or thereabouts.

[Metalfyre]

Originally posted by niqyap@Sep 20 2005, 08:17 AM

i think both together >$200 ...

 

actually i think side boxes do help protect even better than crash bars, yesterday just skidded in the carpark (got water on the concrete floor while cornering) and my side boxes did help a lot

u install side boxes to protect you in case of a crash?!

 

that's so weird...anyway sideboxes affect stability when you are cornering...your handlebars shake like loco and you have to know how and when to shift your weight accordingly.