[Archived - 2009] PK Official- Questions for Newbie

[queirtus]

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.

 

wah radio, cdplayer only ah?

 

DVD no hav meh? :cheeky:

 

yup no difference whether u disconnect or not but best to disconnect in my opinion:cheeky:

[EK]

Something strange happened to my bike today! I was riding for like 1 hour plus and when I finally stopped riding, I am shock to discover that the left side of my engine, chrome cover and even my key was covered with oil!

 

I feel that if could be because the eo had "expand" due to the heat from riding too long (i fill up eo to 1.2l everytime) hence it was managed to escape.. the strange thing is that the right side of my phantom is very clean with the lubication/oil...

 

can anyone tell me wads is wrong and izzit recommended for me to faster push bike to motordiam?

[mepkoh]

well maybe the head gasket puncture..

how about your spark plug..any leakage there?? if yes...wah..maye piston ring needs replacement..

better send to clinic for checkup....

 

iif it is a simple overflow problem/high pressure in crankcase will in most cases cause this..the oil escape ....then the situation will clear in a few days..check your EO level to detemine the amount of EO lost...this will give you an idea how serious is the leakage/problem...

[mepkoh]

is there any other symptoms like high temperature?? does your bike has temp. gauge?? ta 150 has...lost of power?? abnormal smell like chow tar oil??

 

it is bad idea to over fill....when you said you use 1.2L of EO during change this could happen.

notice ah chong service only use 1L bottle only..

if over fill....dripping EO when you ride or oil patches where you park...

if sway sway...your crankshaft bearings can be damage too.

[EK]

got no idea wad is wrong... always have been using 1.2l eo and this is the first time this happen.. tml sendin it to motor doc.. ask him check got anything wrong anot..

[mepkoh]

if you are using car EO and your bike is old...leakages may happen..too.

ya it is best left to the expert to check it out..

if oil level is below Low level,..best do not ride...needs top up first and do not ride fast....

[EK]

spark plug is to combust petrol.. but the leckage feels more like eo than petrol..

[jB]

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

are you hinting that you have no insurance and riding now?

 

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

hmm think about electronic devices whereby your batteries are left inside and you go back to using it after some time

 

spark plug is to combust petrol.. but the leckage feels more like eo than petrol..

feels greasy oily feeling? whats the colour? flammable?

[EK]

yup... greasy feeling.. when i wipe it off, it is black but on sight it is transparent...

[mad_fox]

i have the insurance i am just asking how do i transfer my current insurance that is fix with my current bike plate to a newer 1.

[BlackDawn]

Insurance cannot be transferred between vehicles.

 

Sell your old bike, cancel the insurance & get a refund on the balance, then buy new insurance for your new bike.

[EK]

Something strange happened to my bike today! I was riding for like 1 hour plus and when I finally stopped riding, I am shock to discover that the left side of my engine, chrome cover and even my key was covered with oil!

 

I feel that if could be because the eo had "expand" due to the heat from riding too long (i fill up eo to 1.2l everytime) hence it was managed to escape.. the strange thing is that the right side of my phantom is very clean with the lubication/oil...

 

can anyone tell me wads is wrong and izzit recommended for me to faster push bike to motordiam?

 

went to k**n... he told me is gasket break... also say that it is very common for phantom...

[blackness]

guys i got a question..

 

if i get a 2nd hand bike, should i bring it to a bike shop to check for problems? or should i ride it first, and bring it to shop only when i feel its having problems?

 

i heard if bring to bike shop the ppl there might chop u and say this spoil that spoil and change many parts

[mepkoh]

this morning was at planet..when a guy rode up and ask ah chong to test his bike. he just bought...ya he went for a reide with his poka helmet....and came back and change EO and plug only....and advise the young man to change EO for phantom ta 200 at every 2000 km....and pointed to my bike and said that every 5000 km....so thre you are ta 150 EO change 5000km,,,by the master..

[EK]

guys i got a question..

 

if i get a 2nd hand bike, should i bring it to a bike shop to check for problems? or should i ride it first, and bring it to shop only when i feel its having problems?

 

i heard if bring to bike shop the ppl there might chop u and say this spoil that spoil and change many parts

 

bring it to a reliable shop shld do fine... if you are a new rider, there is a high chance that you cant feel any problems when you are enjoying the wind blowing pass you...

[Replay]

this morning was at planet..when a guy rode up and ask ah chong to test his bike. he just bought...ya he went for a reide with his poka helmet....and came back and change EO and plug only....and advise the young man to change EO for phantom ta 200 at every 2000 km....and pointed to my bike and said that every 5000 km....so thre you are ta 150 EO change 5000km,,,by the master..

 

thats right. cos TA150 eats 2T and not 4T.

[Metalfyre]

Something strange happened to my bike today! I was riding for like 1 hour plus and when I finally stopped riding, I am shock to discover that the left side of my engine, chrome cover and even my key was covered with oil!

 

I feel that if could be because the eo had "expand" due to the heat from riding too long (i fill up eo to 1.2l everytime) hence it was managed to escape.. the strange thing is that the right side of my phantom is very clean with the lubication/oil...

 

can anyone tell me wads is wrong and izzit recommended for me to faster push bike to motordiam?

 

Gaskets wear out. Your bike is telling you that it needs a gasket change.

[Metalfyre]

thats right. cos TA150 eats 2T and not 4T.

 

got gear oil also ma..

[Metalfyre]

guys i got a question..

 

if i get a 2nd hand bike, should i bring it to a bike shop to check for problems? or should i ride it first, and bring it to shop only when i feel its having problems?

 

i heard if bring to bike shop the ppl there might chop u and say this spoil that spoil and change many parts

 

Bring to shop to change:

1. Engine oil

2. Spark plugs

3. Air filter if required

 

Do not mention that it's your new ride or that you are a new rider (altho chances that your shiny new p plate will give you away is high) to minimise chopping. And then ride your bike around...fraternize with other bikers to get a general idea as to how your bike is doing compared to theirs. There are incredibly few problems a mechanic can spot by simply revving your bike and listening. There's no such thing as 'godly ears'.

[Replay]

got gear oil also ma..

 

got meh? that time i rode my TA150 only change EO and top 2T.. =X

[jB]

yup... greasy feeling.. when i wipe it off, it is black but on sight it is transparent...

EO then?

 

went to k**n... he told me is gasket break... also say that it is very common for phantom...

I let him do a change before long ago. Brought to him and he couldn't "diagnose" the problem

 

guys i got a question..

 

if i get a 2nd hand bike, should i bring it to a bike shop to check for problems? or should i ride it first, and bring it to shop only when i feel its having problems?

 

i heard if bring to bike shop the ppl there might chop u and say this spoil that spoil and change many parts

either you maintain the bike and change when required or bring to shop and risk getting cleavered and feeing orange all over you

 

Do not mention that it's your new ride or that you are a new rider (altho chances that your shiny new p plate will give you away is high) to minimise chopping. $

I like to keep my P plate on, then see what 'stunts' the mechs try to pull when telling me to change this and that

[Replay]

but ah chong knows u.. Mark too.. lol..

[BlackDawn]

got meh? that time i rode my TA150 only change EO and top 2T.. =X

 

Strictly speaking, 2T for a 2-stroke bike IS the Engine Oil.

The EO you mention is actually for the transmission i.e. the gear oil.

[mepkoh]

gear oil...this is the description of my grand father will use...

2T..for my petrol,

4t for my engine...use this term everybody understamd..

gear oil..transmission Fluid. atf...some naive one might mixed up..

 

so 2t and 4 t...no confusion...until motor cycle dry clutch in voque...then another round of confusion

[bluesurfer]

hi guys,

 

wanna ask if i wanna change brake pad and at the same time top up brake fluid, what are the stuff that i muz pay?? i went to one shop at jalan besar they say have to bled the whole brake system which workmanship itself alrdy cost 24 bucks for only the front...so what is what ar??any advice?