[Archived - 2009] PK Official- Questions for Newbie

[Metalfyre]

Originally posted by fleaz@Sep 20 2005, 08:20 PM

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?

Time to change engine oil.

[Metalfyre]

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

triple clamp la haha

 

i was thinking wat tree grow on phantom

[Metalfyre]

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

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

koe overhault?

 

er how many thread u wanna post this in?

[fusionzone]

any one done full service at ah koon before ah ??

 

Check the pricing with Dr koon he quote me $65 but nv tell me what he will do, just tell me full service, check out with other bike shop mostly quote me ard $120 - $150.

 

Just curious what does his full service mean any bro done full service by Dr koon can help ??

 

Regards

Andy

[arjen]

Full service

=========

Visual check of bike components

EG: Filters/Mechanical joints/Wear & Tear Parts

 

Lubricate your the joints that require to lub.

Wash carb and tune.

Check tyre pressure,adjust chain,lub chain.

Labour charges for any additions wear & tear item replacement.

(Brakepad, Oils,Filters,Plugs etc)

 

DOES NOT INCLUDED ANY COMPONENTS AND PARTS MENTIONED ABOVE.

 

all these are the aga aga 'full service package' that they provides. might varies.

 

IN actual fact, you can DIY everything yourself if u know how to. Except washing carb , unless you wanna dirty your 2 hand with petrols.

[fusionzone]

So the full service does not touch my bike engine am i right ???

 

only outside only

[silverwing73]

Originally posted by niqyap@Sep 23 2005, 12:01 AM

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)

thank you

[kokping]

wat does it mean that phantom have 2.7litres of reserve petrol?wats the different from the rest of the petrol?and someone explain to mi wats a spark plug ?i am very new to biking world.

[Smart Bet]

It means you'll have to switch to reserve once the petrol in your main tank runs out. This also informs you that you'll have to go top up your petrol soon.

 

Without the reserve, you can only guess how much petrol is left. Once you are dry including reserve, there's no way you can start your bike at all and would have to either push or have it towed to the nearest petrol station to fill it up.

 

Spark Plug is to ignite the fuel/air mixture which then combusts in your engine chamber, driving the pistons of the engine which in turn produces the power to move your bike.

[iVy]

Originally posted by kokping@Sep 23 2005, 12:25 PM

wat does it mean that phantom have 2.7litres of reserve petrol?wats the different from the rest of the petrol?and someone explain to mi wats a spark plug ?i am very new to biking world.

as phantom TA200, and TA150 does not have a fuel guage nor a low-fuel indicator ...

so the reserve tank is there ...

when the normal tank is empty, u switch to use the fuel from the reserve tank ...

2.7l should last u anyway in singapore to find a petrol station ...

not sure how it look like inside the bike ...

 

as for the spark plug .. as the name suggest, it gives the spark for the combustion of the fuel ...

[niqyap]

Originally posted by fusionzone@Sep 23 2005, 02:49 AM

any one done full service at ah koon before ah ??

 

Check the pricing with Dr koon he quote me $65 but nv tell me what he will do, just tell me full service, check out with other bike shop mostly quote me ard $120 - $150.

 

Just curious what does his full service mean any bro done full service by Dr koon can help ??

 

Regards

Andy

ah koon usually charges $25 for full service.... not $65

[niqyap]

Originally posted by Metalfyre@Sep 23 2005, 02:30 AM

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.

haha no la bro, i installed side boxes to dump all my barang barang... not to protect from crash that's just incidental

 

just got tired of having to carry my helmet with me everywhere i go...very tin tei

 

i dunno about the cornering... seems pretty much the same to me actually. maybe cos my side boxes are smaller and not the huge ones like kev1143

[kokping]

oh thanks.so how u all switch to reserve petrol?got a certain button?

[Smart Bet]

You got to turn a knob located at the left beneath the fuel tank.

 

Basically it just "cuts away" 2.7l from your main tank.

[JJBuBBle]

Originally posted by adking@Sep 22 2005, 03:35 AM

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!

1. Does a rusty tank affect my engine?

Yes, it will effect the performance.

 

2. My mechanic installed a petrol filter on the line goin to the engine..n it has slight leakage.

Installing the filter is alrite, if it leak mean that the fitting of the tube size is different or the filter itself is damage. Try to change another one. Petrol is not cheap.

 

3. 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?

Its not dirty, its juz that the grade (additive & quality) are different & it varies from country’s Authority act & specification.

 

4. i did full service n change a piston at $180. Including; changing gasket, oil seal, spark plug, washing of cab. n exhaust pipe. Reasonable?

If the servicing reduce your problem of course its reasonable. The Service Quality of the work shop is very important, if it cost you $100 for the same part but the assembly make you return again & again, guess the extra cost & time wasted cost more.

The price do sound reasonable to me.

 

5. My friend exhaust pipe has black thick oil drippin out..wats up man...?

The Petrol tuning maybe on the high side (unburned petrol). Technical term: too rich.

BTW 2 stroke bike will be more prompt to have such issue as 2T too rich (Petrol is more combustible then 2T).

 

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

Try to mix ard with other member, you will learn allot from them. You can keep yourself busy by looking into topic with outing & join them if your schedule is available.

[kokping]

Smart Bet Posted on Sep 23 2005, 08:46 PM

You got to turn a knob located at the left beneath the fuel tank.

 

Basically it just "cuts away" 2.7l from your main tank.

 

 

thanks man.i get it now!cheers!

[kokping]

eh what is a fairing?which part of the bike is that?thanks.

[tyrant1983]

Originally posted by kokping@Sep 23 2005, 09:15 PM

eh what is a fairing?which part of the bike is that?thanks.

the panels on the side of a sportsbike that cover the engine area...phantoms dun have

[kokping]

oh ok...thanks

[redhotchilli]

Originally posted by kokping@Sep 23 2005, 09:15 PM

eh what is a fairing?which part of the bike is that?thanks.

kokping u sure are very on for getting a phantom....

hope u can pass ur 2b soon...

[kokping]

redhotchilli

 

yup...i planned so long to get a phantom.so how i sort of doing my homework,knowing the price of phantom,how it works,wats best for my phantom.hehe...so after i get my lisence i wun like in a rush to buy phantom then kena chop when i dunno anything. cheers....

[Metalfyre]

please consider very very carefully and do keep all your options open....don't die die want a phantom because you may be dissatisfied with its lack of power or some other short coming in the future.

 

B4 i got myself a ride i also told myself i wanted a phantom to relax in...that I wouldn't be using top speed anyway etc...and now I'm glad a phantom wasn't my 1st bike. Remember, the 1st few months of riding, 90km/h will feel like it's damn fast, and you'll feel that you won't max out a Phantom ever, but that will change as you go down the road, trust me. Everyone goes faster than that on the road every now and then.

 

People like weiz and hart (correct me if i misquoted you guys) have also told me that they can't wait to change bike because they feel the machine limits them.

 

So please please please consider again and again as you have plenty of time. I'm not discouraging u from taking a phantom. I'm discouraging you from jumping to a premature decision; you'll save a load of cash if you get a bike that ultimately suits your riding style as you develop, and not one that turns out to be a machine that inhibits you and you're unhappy with it and change a bike, wasting money.

[kokping]

oh ok.thanks for telling.i plan for phantom cause its affordable,can put many box and not ugly,cause i sp student then can keep helmet and bag inside.and i like phantom design also.so far pillion my phantmo b4 and like the feeling.very comfort...so can anyone tell mi frankly the bad points of phantom so i can future consider?thanks.

[bobo_rider]

very happy with my TA150 so until now still cant find any bad point yet.

[Smart Bet]

Bad points?

 

Must jaga EO.

Low ground clearance

Lousy top-end

Slow pick-up

Lots of vibration (as with many other 2b bikes)

Lots of metal parts to take care. Rusty will look very ugly.

Stock tires have lousy grip (according to a lot of people. I still find them ok)

Personally, I think the brakes are crap. (also probably cos I've ridden bikes with double disc and ABS)