[Archived - 2009] PK Official- Questions for Newbie

[thenation]

anyone installed a scottoiler on their phantom before? comments on its effectiveness as well as price and place for installation?

[tweakmax2]

Any idea LAB selling Eagle Foot Rest How much ?

[jB]

oiler's usage sure effective, no idea about price.

Lab's eagle footrest should be 20+? there's a price list lying around

[dragonforce]

scottoiler is about $180 including installation if i didnt remember wrongly.. from user comments its definitely good and effective.. extend your chain life..

[thenation]

thanks jB and dragonforce...does anyone know if planet installs it? Or any other recommended mech...

[jB]

I wonder if motoworld offers the product or does the service or not for your case Try calling Motoworld or Planet up tomorrow morning dude?

[thenation]

motoworld? mm yea, they might have it...I'll try asking when i get my off day, thanks.

[Vespa11]

i notice tat some Kips n Kup has tis super super thin tyres like bicycle tyres.. are those suppose to make them run faster?

[f.zi]

i notice tat some Kips n Kup has tis super super thin tyres like bicycle tyres.. are those suppose to make them run faster?

 

yes. its called sotong tyres. they usually have spoke rims to go with it. its lighter. just like bicycle tires. it is fast, but the downside is that, the tires not the tubeless type. so when a nail hits ur tires, thats it. :gun: :gun:

[chuan.z]

i notice tat some Kips n Kup has tis super super thin tyres like bicycle tyres.. are those suppose to make them run faster?

 

yes. its called sotong tyres. they usually have spoke rims to go with it. its lighter. just like bicycle tires. it is fast, but the downside is that, the tires not the tubeless type. so when a nail hits ur tires, thats it. :gun: :gun:

 

also, thin tyres => smaller contact patch... u know the rest... everything is a trade off

[SNapEl]

Hmm... their bikes are also much lighter compared to phantoms... so its not too bad for them.

[gysmily]

i don't know man....it's just doesn't look safe to me. Especially when at high speed cornering. Seen it happen in Malaysia on "Kapcai Raider".

[queirtus]

simply put it

 

sotong tyre=low safety level

 

phantom tyre=mid safety level,

 

the rest is actually up to the rider and how they ride.

[mepkoh]

those who want fantastic FC...can try use this sotongs...maybe can go up to 60km/L

[jB]

get a wave

[xiaohei85]

Hello all phantom knights,

 

Got one question, i heard keep saying our phantom 200 engine oil will dry up.... so what actually does tis mean ? I currently just bought a phantom not sure what is the maintance shedule is like, So if i change the engine oil every 2000 km is it safe?

What are the other common maintance need to be done for every month, 3 month, 6 month or 12 month ?

 

Need guidence on my phantom maintance programme

 

Thanks

[f.zi]

Hello all phantom knights,

 

Got one question, i heard keep saying our phantom 200 engine oil will dry up.... so what actually does tis mean ? I currently just bought a phantom not sure what is the maintance shedule is like, So if i change the engine oil every 2000 km is it safe?

What are the other common maintance need to be done for every month, 3 month, 6 month or 12 month ?

 

Need guidence on my phantom maintance programme

 

Thanks

 

2000km is ideal. some people do it at 2500, some do it at 1500. but do periodic check on ur eo level as well. when it gets low, top it up. dont let it dry up cause that happened to be once, and u have to prepare alot of money to get it fixed.

 

spark plug can last u a long time, thats what some people sa, but for me, i change my spark plug every 2 month.

 

check ur air filter. dont let it get too dirty. can get from ahboy $10 and diy or u can get a knn filter which cost like $75 and it last longer.

 

remember to check ur chain slack, with pillion or without pillion most of the time. and remember to lube ur chain regularly.

[lawbah]

2000km is good. Yes it will dry up and i dunno where it goes... I usually change my plug every 6000km or 8000km... brake and chain i changed at almost the 1 year mark... so yea, thats bout all...? Brake fluid also almost one year... if you ride ok, bearings also can last quite long... bottomline is change when u feel something is not right...

[queirtus]

basically change when its time to change =)

[Vespa11]

where do i get chain lube? singer oil can be used? i saw some bike with a bottle of singer oil.. dunno wat is it used for

[chuan.z]

where do i get chain lube? singer oil can be used? i saw some bike with a bottle of singer oil.. dunno wat is it used for

 

singer oil? maybe for other moving parts... but definitely not the chain!

 

i'm sure u can pick up a can of chain lube/wax from your mech... otherwise, can buy at retail stores like Mustafa... some ppl also use used/new EO as chain lube... but as u will find, ur whole rear rim will get a nice fling pattern... u will get fling pattern too with most brands of chain lube on the market, although all lay claim to "won't fling!"...

 

for me, started off with green bottle Castrol chain lube... flings... some chicken chain lube from LAB... flings...

finally settled with Maxima chain wax... ~$20 for a big bottle... no complains liao...

[mad_fox]

hi, just wan to check, i am 20 going 21 this november, i want to get a vespa, currently i am riding a phantom, paid insurance 680.. i wan to check how do i get the insurance for the vespa.

[chuan.z]

hi, just wan to check, i am 20 going 21 this november, i want to get a vespa, currently i am riding a phantom, paid insurance 680.. i wan to check how do i get the insurance for the vespa.

 

if getting 2nd hand from bike shop, most likely the bike shop will "pao ka liao" whole package for u... if from private owner, then u need to get the bike specs (reg date, capacity, etc) to insurance company for a quote...

 

btw, ur alarm wire up liao bui?

[madman]

where do i get chain lube? singer oil can be used? i saw some bike with a bottle of singer oil.. dunno wat is it used for

 

i have stocks for chain wax for sale. if you want just contact me.

few $ only lah, cheap cheap.

[chuan.z]

i have stocks for chain wax for sale. if you want just contact me.

few $ only lah, cheap cheap.

 

wah... din noe u got chain wax sia.... btw, any MO coming up for Phantom fwd ctrl? maybe can give a price gauge n do straw poll...