[Archived - 2009] PK Official- Questions for Newbie

[jB]

using the same, obtained from same place. Kinda ex, I'm trying to locate one with a larger volume to buy. Same method used. Still alive on my phantom.

[mepkoh]

can someone advise me? My bike now has engine oil dripping from the 3 pipes near the side-stand. Last time I did not have this situation. After I change my engine oil, this start to happen. Every morning also have some engine oil leak from those pipes. Is it normal?

 

 

can anyone help?? 3 pipe leaking....what are those???

i believe these are overflow hoses....please correct me if i am wrong..thanks

[Replay]

did u lub ur chain with EO?

[gysmily]

maybe the drain plug not tight enough.

[mepkoh]

can anyone help?? 3 pipe leaking....what are those???

i believe these are overflow hoses....please correct me if i am wrong..thanks

 

 

i see dripping not leaking..

have the same problem...but okay after a while..suspect overflow...

[squashy]

the 3 pipes are beside the side-stand. one transparent one, 2 black ones. BTW, my bike is a TA200. The EO is dripping from one of the black pipe. Have been a few days liao. It's the first time I encountered tis. I changed the EO a few times but never tis happened before. I even ensure tat I oni pour in 1.2L of the EO. No more then tat. I'm worry tat the dripping wouldn't stop until my EO finished.

[chuan.z]

then make sure u check the EO level every day before you ride lor, see if it's decreasing and top up if really leak till low... if confirm its EO leaking, then better chop chop bring to ur mech to take a look... ride safe!

[mepkoh]

check your eo level when engine is cold....if you diy the eo change while engine is hot(some eo is still sticking all over the engine some say as much as .5L) and add 1.2L....it may be too much...so let engine cool down when checking level or change EO.

mine eo change at planet is 1L bottle....i added about 300 ml to it and notice oil patches underneath my bike ..now ok no more already.

[squashy]

thanks so much for the advises and help! My EO dripping is lesser now.

[gysmily]

btw...waht was the problem ah

[TheYasMan]

Heheh was 'backpaging', noticed some stuff not answered yet...

 

not everyone has a sissy bar dude and not all comprehends whats it.

 

I think he was referring to the pillion backrest.

 

I using some repsol chain lube spray can thingy... $6 got it from koon... is it any good? lub abt once every 1-2 weeks or after riding in the rain.

 

Yeah its good for lubing, but it flings very very easily.

If youre not particular about the cleanliness or appearance of the bike's rims then go ahead.

[SNapEl]

Heheh was 'backpaging', noticed some stuff not answered yet...

 

 

 

I think he was referring to the pillion backrest.

 

 

 

Yeah its good for lubing, but it flings very very easily.

If youre not particular about the cleanliness or appearance of the bike's rims then go ahead.

 

actually yea i realised... so i only spray after i ride and leave it over night... what will you recommend?

[SNapEl]

whoops i repost else where better.. haha paiseh

[mad_fox]

hi,

 

does your bike come with tool kits??

[Replay]

brand new bikes should come with tool kits. 2nd hand ones, need to see the integrity of the seller.. sometimes they wanna keep it for their next ride or something.. my 1st ride no tools, 2nd one had, but not complete set..

[mepkoh]

hi,

 

does your bike come with tool kits??

 

yes..i found it in a plastic compartment under the battery..

 

hey glad to know you are okay...take care..

[mad_fox]

so sad mine does come with it. lol. anyway ya thx. i'm fine. got the worst night of my life. lol. got food poisoning. lol

[mad_fox]

brand new bikes should come with tool kits. 2nd hand ones, need to see the integrity of the seller.. sometimes they wanna keep it for their next ride or something.. my 1st ride no tools, 2nd one had, but not complete set..

 

so u own 2 phantom? haha. i was tinking of selling my phantom and getting another 1. how does the insurance work?

[mepkoh]

so u own 2 phantom? haha. i was tinking of selling my phantom and getting another 1. how does the insurance work?

 

some administrative charges..as you are changing bike ..wont be a big hit..

when you do change bike bring along the existing certificate/cover..they need it to cancel insurance or else you have to sign a declaration that you have lost/misplaced it..

 

any diff will depend on the value/size of the bike..

[Guest @h_püi™]

wanna check.....

 

if i;m away for about 6 week overseas.. advice given is to remove battery connection so that it won;t drain off and about to start the bike just connect it back right?

 

but even with battery connected ... how does the battery still able to drain off even ignition is off?

 

cos i was thinking and thinking.. rechargable battery will drain off automatically if long period not charge... so if long term didn;t ride.. connect or disconnect still the same right?

[mepkoh]

better to disconnect....

1. short circuit may happen....you may have other devices that use the battery

when the ignition is off...eg..radio...cdplayer , alarm ..etc they use energy.

2. security....your bike will be safer...thieves may have a hard time starting your bike.

[Guest @h_püi™]

??? the main concern is whether will it still start no matter is it connected or disconnect after a long period

[limbat]

wanna check.....

 

if i;m away for about 6 week overseas.. advice given is to remove battery connection so that it won;t drain off and about to start the bike just connect it back right?

 

but even with battery connected ... how does the battery still able to drain off even ignition is off?

 

cos i was thinking and thinking.. rechargable battery will drain off automatically if long period not charge... so if long term didn;t ride.. connect or disconnect still the same right?

 

all automotive batteries discharge itself over time .............

[limbat]

??? the main concern is whether will it still start no matter is it connected or disconnect after a long period

 

that will depends on the quality & condition of your battery.

[thatone1]

hi,

 

does your bike come with tool kits??

open your right cover right below the seat (you have to unscrew it).

 

you will find a tool bag inside with lotsa tools in it if yours is still there by default. (mine is still there)

 

if not then do carry some common tools like screwdriver, allen key, wrench for changing spark plug and a spare spark plug.