[Archived - 2009] PK Official- Questions for Newbie

[Thunder_X]

Originally posted by fleaz@Oct 22 2005, 01:32 PM

to sidetrack a little, are there even licensed mechanics?

yes.....there are certified mech who acquire a formal certificate from Honda. Seen on before in Melaka a few years back.

[lunloon]

Originally posted by niqyap@Oct 23 2005, 01:07 AM

gotta do some acrobatics.

 

i'll make sure the tyre nipple is at 9 o'clock position (which is the proper position for checking pressure anyway), then slip the handle behind the brake disc. it'll usually go in.

okie.

will try out the stunt...

[raphael]

intending to change my front forks.

 

a pair of new forks (chromed portion part only) including seals cost roughly $100+ or $200+ ?

 

 

 

 

i got mixed up with the price.

[redhotchilli]

Originally posted by Hideki45@Oct 24 2005, 05:52 PM

intending to change my front forks.

 

a pair of new forks (chromed portion part only) including seals cost roughly $100+ or $200+ ?

 

 

 

 

i got mixed up with the price.

u wanna get new one har??? my one damage... sell me one of ur old fork... if ur isnt damage tat is...

[raphael]

you langga or skidded is it?

[arjen]

a pair with new fork seal and oil will cost 200+

[genie]

New question:

 

Just this past week, I find it difficult to kick up to the neutral gear. I normally clutch in and open the throttle ever so slightly to find the neutral gear. Now it seldom works any more! Have also tried letting the bike roll forward a bit then kick up...and successful only about 50% of the time.

 

Kicking up to other gears also feel much stiffer. I have changed the engine oil not too long ago, so it should not be because of that.

 

Any vets have any ideas what's causing this problem?

[nivleK1985]

Clutch cable.

Check ur bitting point. =D

[psychex]

juz to check..today...i kinda beat the traffic light...wif cam...(Near Clementi There...Junction with underground to PIE)

 

heres wad happened

 

...was goin ard 80 - 90...was rather close to the junction when suddenly the light turns yellow...thinking cant stop in time..i make a dash for it...but as most of u noe...the distance frm the 1st white line to the nxt is quite far away....i was abt 3/4 to the nxt when the light turned red. din noticed any flash thou...but will i get into any trouble? cuz abt worried now...=X

 

NOTE TO SELF:

 

always slow down upon reaching junction...

[etky85]

juz a qns.. wat if my bike faces major problem at night and cant do anything at all.. is there any towing services provided 24hrs? anyone got good recommendations? got their number?

[Phantomenace]

Originally posted by psychex@Oct 25 2005, 01:09 AM

juz to check..today...i kinda beat the traffic light...wif cam...(Near Clementi There...Junction with underground to PIE)

 

heres wad happened

 

...was goin ard 80 - 90...was rather close to the junction when suddenly the light turns yellow...thinking cant stop in time..i make a dash for it...but as most of u noe...the distance frm the 1st white line to the nxt is quite far away....i was abt 3/4 to the nxt when the light turned red. din noticed any flash thou...but will i get into any trouble? cuz abt worried now...=X

 

NOTE TO SELF:

 

always slow down upon reaching junction...

http://www.spf.gov.sg/epc/index.htm

 

u can check under Outstanding Traffic Offence

 

i not sure how reliable is the system

but you can always wait to the speedpost to come...

haha

[lunloon]

Originally posted by psychex@Oct 25 2005, 01:09 AM

juz to check..today...i kinda beat the traffic light...wif cam...(Near Clementi There...Junction with underground to PIE)

 

heres wad happened

 

...was goin ard 80 - 90...was rather close to the junction when suddenly the light turns yellow...thinking cant stop in time..i make a dash for it...but as most of u noe...the distance frm the 1st white line to the nxt is quite far away....i was abt 3/4 to the nxt when the light turned red. din noticed any flash thou...but will i get into any trouble? cuz abt worried now...=X

 

NOTE TO SELF:

 

always slow down upon reaching junction...

as far as i know,

by the time u reach 2nd arrow then the light start to turn orange (means reach 2nd arrow, light green turn orange), still can make it (actually is because cannot stop in time if more than 70km/h unless u got good braking system, but if behind got vehicle the back vehicle might be trying to beat the light).

[sugarcane]

hi all.

 

need advice on ta 150

 

always need the choke to engage my ta150 at any and every ocassion whether i stop and and cease the engine for awhile ( 10- 15 mins ) or longer. it is the same for cold weather as well as hot weather .

 

wonder what the problem might be?

[icewolf]

Originally posted by JJBuBBle@Aug 10 2005, 08:45 AM

Any further Question, please post here: Some Noobie Questions, Noobies feel free to ask questions here!

hi, i was just wondering... cld u do a review and comparsion on phantom 200 and daystar 125 on the value for money, power, fuel comsuption, and others u think a newbie like mi nd to knw to make an efficient decision on wat bike to buy....

thks very much....

[Metalfyre]

I'm afraid I'm not very familiar with Daystar 125...

 

But the bike being rather rare might present a problem when you source for spare parts.

[JJBuBBle]

Originally posted by icewolf@Nov 3 2005, 08:31 PM

hi, i was just wondering... cld u do a review and comparsion on phantom 200 and daystar 125 on the value for money, power, fuel comsuption, and others u think a newbie like mi nd to knw to make an efficient decision on wat bike to buy....

thks very much....

Hi Ice, we are not able to do a review on Daystar, as we are not very sure abt that bike, how ever you can get the spec review from the web.

 

Actual reviews however are not accurate as rides have different requirements & riding style.

Reviews are written in general from the manufacturer as a guide

 

From my point;

 

* Phantom TA are made in Thailand & produce by Honda.

 

* Daystar is brand under Dalim which were made in Korea by they are under the wing of Honda.

* IN term of power, TA do accelerate better. You are comparing a Dalim 125 to a TA150/ TA200.

*Due to its Low acceleration power for Dalim, u may be surprise to find out that its fuel consumption is pretty low compared to TA200.

* Looks & mod, Dalim have almost ever thing Original front & rear crash bar. For the look Dalim do look good & safe if you don’t mind the power.

* For part, you need not to worry as there are authorized dealer in SG but for Mod, you will need to get general items.

* Resale value is also an issue, so don’t expect too high for it. (Actually TA is also over supply, so resale pricing is also a problem, unless there are demand).

[raphael]

is the vtx headlight's back is an rectangular opening shown in the pic or does it comes with a cover for the opening?

 

http://picturesky.com/albums/userpics/11666/HPIM0330.jpg

[BlackDawn]

Originally posted by Hideki45@Nov 5 2005, 03:28 PM

is the vtx headlight's back is an rectangular opening shown in the pic or does it comes with a cover for the opening?

 

http://picturesky.com/albums/userpics/11666/HPIM0330.jpg

I don't think there is a cover (unless u DIY) cox u need to fit the whole chunk of wires from your stock headlight inside leh...

[woodelf]

hey guys, i have been reading the forums for sometime and bought a phantom for 1 wk+ le. the thing is i was abit kuku, cos its raining so often these days my bike is rusting. so i just spray wd40 thinking it can at least slow down e rust till i get my polish. what happen is i sprayed some on my exhaust those welded and holding parts u know, where super hard to wipe one. then aft riding, i realise the bottle says not to use for above 50 celsius and above. Will anything happen to my pipe or not? and aft i stop e engine, i can hear like soft tick tick sound in e exhaust, is tt normal, cos i dont rmb hearing tt last time. it goes quiet frequent aft stopiing, then slowly longer interval and fainter. and there is a small hole at the bottom of the exhaust also right? perhaps i am being paranoid, but haha, i spend my entire savings on this thing le, so cant afford to spoil anything, haha. thanks lots for any help yup

[Ligen]

Originally posted by woodelf@Nov 6 2005, 11:45 AM

hey guys, i have been reading the forums for sometime and bought a phantom for 1 wk+ le. the thing is i was abit kuku, cos its raining so often these days my bike is rusting. so i just spray wd40 thinking it can at least slow down e rust till i get my polish. what happen is i sprayed some on my exhaust those welded and holding parts u know, where super hard to wipe one. then aft riding, i realise the bottle says not to use for above 50 celsius and above. Will anything happen to my pipe or not? and aft i stop e engine, i can hear like soft tick tick sound in e exhaust, is tt normal, cos i dont rmb hearing tt last time. it goes quiet frequent aft stopiing, then slowly longer interval and fainter. and there is a small hole at the bottom of the exhaust also right? perhaps i am being paranoid, but haha, i spend my entire savings on this thing le, so cant afford to spoil anything, haha. thanks lots for any help yup

Don't worry about the WD40. It won't caused any damage - maybe some stains marks at the places you sprayed.

 

The ticking sound from the exhaust is normal - caused by the exhaust pipe contracting. The small hole is for water to drain off.

[sky_vinz]

Hi guys, wanted to hav a change of headlight. Shld I try installing a VTX-lookalike headlight, or rather juz fix passing lights? Which one would b a better choice? Is our TA200 batt capable of powering up VTX headlight? Hops it doesnt drain out batt.

[nivleK1985]

Originally posted by sky_vinz@Nov 6 2005, 05:27 PM

Hi guys, wanted to hav a change of headlight. Shld I try installing a VTX-lookalike headlight, or rather juz fix passing lights? Which one would b a better choice? Is our TA200 batt capable of powering up VTX headlight? Hops it doesnt drain out batt.

dun worry

vtx headlight can one. if not u won't see so many ard.

juz take note of the bulb u use etc

[sky_vinz]

nivleK1985: Wat abt passing lights? I tink fixing them to b activated wif e high beam produces better results. But remember seeing somewhere in e forum tat activating all 3 lights (headlights & passing lights) at e same time will drain batt right?

[Smart Bet]

If you do get the VTX headlight, there's a new one in the market which has a metal reflector and the lens is is of better quality. Go for that one. .

[sky_vinz]

Smart Bet: As for pricing wise? I tink I'll most probably fix passing lights instead of changing my stock headlight. But it's a hassle to cover it up in Sg. Haha! =P