[Archived - 2009] PK Official- Questions for Newbie

[sh3rman]

hey ppl i got this slight problem..

im trying to sell my still-under-installment phantom..

got 10 months more. ($100x12mths)

and planning to change bike.

my shop doesnt want me to sell back to them..

i think coz they lose money..

any other way i can clear my installment..

plus have about $600-$800 left?

[Hydher]

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lol but i'm a new. nr even been to the shop. is there any basic thingy which i must look out for?

 

know how an engine sounds like =)

 

hey ppl i got this slight problem..

im trying to sell my still-under-installment phantom..

got 10 months more. ($100x12mths)

and planning to change bike.

my shop doesnt want me to sell back to them..

i think coz they lose money..

any other way i can clear my installment..

plus have about $600-$800 left?

 

sell here n full payment =)

[sh3rman]

so my choice of action is correct?

im selling my phantom here in forum for 2k(neg.)

obviously bringing price down..

[VidaK]

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lol but i'm a new. nr even been to the shop. is there any basic thingy which i must look out for?

 

Congrats on passing your tp! I only passed 2 weeks before you...

 

Its best that you check out the bikes with some experienced friends, especially those who have changed their bikes plenty of times... they would know what to look out for, i.e. whether the bike had been through accident or not, engine ok or not, whether the price is reasonable etc.

 

I have learnt a lot during the past 3 weeks, but I know it is no where near sufficient for me to judge if a bike is a good buy or not... in the end, I chose to get a cheap, abused bike which I would change out most of its parts as I intend to keep it for a long period of time

[VidaK]

anyway since you posted in the phantom knights section that means you would have some interest in phantoms! there are many people here who would agree that it is a cheap, reliable bike. Don't believe the nay-sayers, but the phantom is quite good at sharp turnings too! I always u-turn using only 1 lane ^^

[jtzx]

Congrats on passing your tp! I only passed 2 weeks before you...

 

Its best that you check out the bikes with some experienced friends, especially those who have changed their bikes plenty of times... they would know what to look out for, i.e. whether the bike had been through accident or not, engine ok or not, whether the price is reasonable etc.

 

I have learnt a lot during the past 3 weeks, but I know it is no where near sufficient for me to judge if a bike is a good buy or not... in the end, I chose to get a cheap, abused bike which I would change out most of its parts as I intend to keep it for a long period of time

 

 

the Problem is that my friends mainly most of the time are busy.. Yup been looking scanning about phantom for the last 6mths.. cause i thought it's classie which i like alot too. Look at madman phantom. mod till so nice.

 

so what does a good engine sounds like? deep and loud or?

[VidaK]

hmmm... damn I'm so sorrry but I don't think I can be of any help you at the moment... I guess you need to find more friends then ^^

[jtzx]

hmmm... damn I'm so sorrry but I don't think I can be of any help you at the moment... I guess you need to find more friends then ^^

 

 

 

ah it's alright ;-) should be more or less able to see if the bike is in good condition or not.

 

;-)

[VidaK]

but really... don't solo against the bikeshop. all they see is a giant carrot which they could chop into many pieces with their sharpened choppers...

[jtzx]

but really... don't solo against the bikeshop. all they see is a giant carrot which they could chop into many pieces with their sharpened choppers...

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i getting from a private owner ;-)

 

any idea how much is ntuc insurance if lets say 18years old? $800?

[mitsui_kobe]

hi, just bought a phantom150cc.. need to know how much air to pump into our tyres front and back?? thanks!

[jB]

Between 220-245kpa, your preference

[jtzx]

what is this valve clearances thingy? come across my attention..

 

is it true that phantom and change some engine sound thingy by ajusting a knob at the left?

[Hydher]

the knob is known as idling. do a search on phantom manual.

 

For tyre pressure, depends on load and tyres that you are using. 220-245 as suggested for most.

 

Insurance last year at 604 ntuc third party. I think now up already. call to enquire.

[mitsui_kobe]

i see... den another question.. how do we adjust the 2T flow for TA150?? where is the place to adjust?? i just bought NTUC insurance yesterday at $310(with 2 yr riding experience) for 3rd party only age 23...

[Zendryn]

hi,

 

one question ah, TA150 and TA200, the "ferring" the paintwork parts, like tank, the front fender and rear one are they interchangerable? that means same size?

 

I thinking of trading with a TA150 for the black one.. cuz stock paint is better and also cheaper! somemore my paintwork still in good condition if just paint over damn wasted!

 

I have a white blue one right now! if anyone interested in trading, can pm me!

[VidaK]

hehe... since you want to change your tank's colour, might as well get a nice big modded tank from madman eh? then you go jb pump petrol come back sell... and you can happily paint the design you want without getting the original tank "wasted"

[jB]

what is this valve clearances thingy? come across my attention..

 

is it true that phantom and change some engine sound thingy by ajusting a knob at the left?

when your tuning gets richer/leaner, sound changes. Its like revving more or less.

i see... den another question.. how do we adjust the 2T flow for TA150?? where is the place to adjust?? i just bought NTUC insurance yesterday at $310(with 2 yr riding experience) for 3rd party only age 23...

Your 2t pump should have the valve? maybe MIA Replay can help :]

I hope mine forever drops and sticks below 200 :]

 

hehe... since you want to change your tank's colour, might as well get a nice big modded tank from madman eh? then you go jb pump petrol come back sell... and you can happily paint the design you want without getting the original tank "wasted"

Very good advise

[jtzx]

i see... den another question.. how do we adjust the 2T flow for TA150?? where is the place to adjust?? i just bought NTUC insurance yesterday at $310(with 2 yr riding experience) for 3rd party only age 23...

 

 

 

wow.. price drop? man i wonder how much will mine cost 18year old. from NTUC. and guesses?

[VidaK]

around 1k...

[Zendryn]

hehe... since you want to change your tank's colour, might as well get a nice big modded tank from madman eh? then you go jb pump petrol come back sell... and you can happily paint the design you want without getting the original tank "wasted"

 

 

Aiya budget mah! i think swap tank cheapest! just pay labor only mah!

[VidaK]

big tank = more jb petrol = more savings

 

big is beautiful... (LOL)

[mitsui_kobe]

Anyone else riding TA150 here?? Notice that when i hit 100km/h, my bike's vibration seems to be a lot leh.. is it normal?? Other than that, the bike is in great condition.

[econbizer]

mitsui_kobe, it's normal for TA150/200 to vibrate at 100km/h for the reasons:

 

- This vibration comes from the solidly mounted engine/transmission unit, and is usually felt most in the handlebars, and to a lesser extent in the footpegs.

- The handlebars are where most riders find XL vibration most irritating at high cruising speeds. Vibration is due to the motor and not the fault of the handlebars, whatever their shape. However, generally speaking, the longer the handlebar, the greater the amplitude of the vibration. At the same time, the frequency tends to be lower. The reverse is usually true for shorter handlebars.

 

seePre-2004 H-D Sportster Vibration: How to Deal With It, By Chuck Hawks

 

http://www.chuckhawks.com/sportster_vibration.htm

 

 

 

 

What I wanted to ask PKs is abt a 'key set-less' (new model) phantom I saw. The ignition key switch was missing on this phantom & is placed at the top of the control panel (where the neutral light is).

 

Is this an optional version of the phantom nowadays?

[Hydher]

mitsui_kobe, it's normal for TA150/200 to vibrate at 100km/h for the reasons:

 

- This vibration comes from the solidly mounted engine/transmission unit, and is usually felt most in the handlebars, and to a lesser extent in the footpegs.

- The handlebars are where most riders find XL vibration most irritating at high cruising speeds. Vibration is due to the motor and not the fault of the handlebars, whatever their shape. However, generally speaking, the longer the handlebar, the greater the amplitude of the vibration. At the same time, the frequency tends to be lower. The reverse is usually true for shorter handlebars.

 

seePre-2004 H-D Sportster Vibration: How to Deal With It, By Chuck Hawks

 

http://www.chuckhawks.com/sportster_vibration.htm

 

 

 

 

What I wanted to ask PKs is abt a 'key set-less' (new model) phantom I saw. The ignition key switch was missing on this phantom & is placed at the top of the control panel (where the neutral light is).

 

Is this an optional version of the phantom nowadays?

 

I dont really know if its optional but its a new phantom design. The exhaust is rounded too =)