[Archived - 2009] PK Official- Questions for Newbie

[nivleK1985]

Originally posted by Herculie@Feb 7 2006, 02:36 PM

same here nivleK

haha...

i just went back to shop. think it's due to lesser air my bike like very heavy or not smooth.. he pumped and seems fine now though.. and that is like since i got my bike abt 8 mnths back, i pumped only twice.. haha

woah at least mine better

2mths once :S

[TheYasMan]

Hmmm.

Does the average Phantom rider usually do the tyre-pumping theirselves?

Or like, just leave it to servicing?

 

Sorry ah, my qn's a nooberculum.

Also, when you go shop to do servicing, what happens?

Just say, "I want servicing" then the mech will do all necessary checks?

Or do we have to come with specific task(s) to be done?

[Keenguy]

Originally posted by theyasman@Feb 9 2006, 10:37 PM

Hmmm.

Does the average Phantom rider usually do the tyre-pumping theirselves?

Or like, just leave it to servicing?

 

Sorry ah, my qn's a nooberculum.

Also, when you go shop to do servicing, what happens?

Just say, "I want servicing" then the mech will do all necessary checks?

Or do we have to come with specific task(s) to be done?

All bikers should learn to do as many basic maintenance and knowledge of one own's bike...

[Phantom Stephanie]

Originally posted by theyasman@Feb 9 2006, 10:37 PM

Hmmm.

Does the average Phantom rider usually do the tyre-pumping theirselves?

Or like, just leave it to servicing?

 

Sorry ah, my qn's a nooberculum.

Also, when you go shop to do servicing, what happens?

Just say, "I want servicing" then the mech will do all necessary checks?

Or do we have to come with specific task(s) to be done?

Hmmm... not very difficult to check tyre pressure for me..

Drop by petrol kiosk when i happened to pump petrol in singapore, i'll check and pump. good for the tyre life pan to keep it in recomended pressure...

[BlackDawn]

I'll recommend that every rider check their tyre pressure weekly (max once every 2 weeks)

Riding on improper pressure increases fuel consumption & wears our your tyres faster.

[Keenguy]

Originally posted by kiamh@Feb 10 2006, 07:27 AM

I'll recommend that every rider check their tyre pressure weekly (max once every 2 weeks)

Riding on improper pressure increases fuel consumption & wears our your tyres faster.

Last night just found out that my front(195) and rear(215)...

 

I pump it till front(220) and rear(250)... is it ok?

 

* using Metzler tyre

[nivleK1985]

Originally posted by theyasman@Feb 9 2006, 10:37 PM

Does the average Phantom rider usually do the tyre-pumping theirselves?

i guess i'm below average =x

[Quiet Guy]

Originally posted by theyasman@Feb 9 2006, 10:37 PM

Hmmm.

Does the average Phantom rider usually do the tyre-pumping theirselves?

Or like, just leave it to servicing?

 

Sorry ah, my qn's a nooberculum.

Also, when you go shop to do servicing, what happens?

Just say, "I want servicing" then the mech will do all necessary checks?

Or do we have to come with specific task(s) to be done?

for a TA200 and you just say "i want a servicing" think they will just changed the EO only :giddy:

 

you have to specified what you want them to service, and better be present there youreself, even you are a regular customer :sweat:

 

CHeers

[kel2505]

Originally posted by Keenguy@Feb 10 2006, 07:50 AM

Last night just found out that my front(195) and rear(215)...

 

I pump it till front(220) and rear(250)... is it ok?

 

* using Metzler tyre

Nt sure if its ok... But for me.... I pump front (210) rear(220)... Using Metzler too....

Riding with 3 boxes and with pillion too....

 

[Phantom Stephanie]

Originally posted by Keenguy@Feb 10 2006, 07:50 AM

Last night just found out that my front(195) and rear(215)...

 

I pump it till front(220) and rear(250)... is it ok?

 

* using Metzler tyre

Hmm.. i using metzler tyres and their recomended pressure is 210. I guess it's ok to pump a bit more for better millage and speed, but 250 is too much LA!!!

[Keenguy]

Originally posted by Phantom Stephanie@Feb 10 2006, 11:52 PM

Hmm.. i using metzler tyres and their recomended pressure is 210. I guess it's ok to pump a bit more for better millage and speed, but 250 is too much LA!!!

Mmm... but I was told by some mechanics that front ard 210+- and rear 240+- but can up to 260 if always pillion...

[Phantom Stephanie]

Hmmm.. mechanics say so then should be fine la personally i'll feel like too little grip but seriously, no harm checking pressure often. Just check if you are not in rush, pumping petrol.

[Keenguy]

Originally posted by Phantom Stephanie@Feb 11 2006, 12:57 AM

Hmmm.. mechanics say so then should be fine la personally i'll feel like too little grip but seriously, no harm checking pressure often. Just check if you are not in rush, pumping petrol.

Cos as many of them said, so just follow lor...

 

Always ride till like the bike cannot go fast enough, then its time to pump pressure!

[TheYasMan]

Thanks for the response.

Sorry to change topic, but if i am to purchase a bike from a private owner,

how much is the estimated transfer fee?

[tch]

notice that the long pipe directly below the front of the bike, 9 out of 10 phantoms all rusty. is there anyway to prevent it? in the first place how did it happened? can it be prevented?

 

thanks!!

[BlackDawn]

Originally posted by tch@Feb 12 2006, 08:11 PM

notice that the long pipe directly below the front of the bike, 9 out of 10 phantoms all rusty. is there anyway to prevent it? in the first place how did it happened? can it be prevented?

 

thanks!!

The part you are refering to is the exhaust header

 

First things first, all chrome parts on a bike (except those of the highest quality) will rust if you neglect it. The chrome on a phantom is Made-in-Thailand, not exactly top of the heap in terms of metal quality.

 

To keep it nice & shiny, you'll have to put in lots of effort to polish it using chrome polish (I'd reckon at least once a month). Also try to keep your bike dry, cover it when you park outdoors.

 

that's about all the care I lavished on my header & after 21months, its still shiny as day one!

 

if you inherited a 2nd hand bike with a discoloured exhaust.. it will be very difficult to restore the shine..

[fleaz]

Originally posted by kiamh@Feb 12 2006, 08:39 PM

if you inherited a 2nd hand bike with a discoloured exhaust.. it will be very difficult to restore the shine..

yes difficult. just look at mine, when i got the bike, the header was nearly totally rusted. now it's restored to at least 80% of its original shine.

[Keenguy]

Mine wasn't rusted but was like under too high temp and turned copper in color... no bad looking though...

[BlackDawn]

Originally posted by fleaz@Feb 12 2006, 08:43 PM

yes difficult. just look at mine, when i got the bike, the header was nearly totally rusted. now it's restored to at least 80% of its original shine.

lots of sweat & energy involved too, yeah??

[Phantom Stephanie]

Hey. Ay one know where can get budget washing for bikes?? i only went skudai wash before, wondering if singapore got as budget ones?? :cheeky:

[adhlk]

Originally posted by kiamh@Feb 12 2006, 10:32 PM

lots of sweat & energy involved too, yeah??

No Pain No Gain Mah.....

 

[nivleK1985]

Originally posted by Phantom Stephanie@Feb 13 2006, 10:04 AM

Hey. Ay one know where can get budget washing for bikes?? i only went skudai wash before, wondering if singapore got as budget ones?? :cheeky:

a number of petrol kisok ( shell ) does provide washing.

 

need to do a search. if later i got mood i help u search :X

meantime find urself

[fleaz]

Originally posted by kiamh@Feb 12 2006, 10:32 PM

lots of sweat & energy involved too, yeah??

not forgetting the time spent...

[kaikai83]

Originally posted by fleaz@Feb 13 2006, 10:38 AM

not forgetting the time spent...

Normally i spend around 30 mins to 1 hour to get the job done. Just wash mine this morning.

[fleaz]

Originally posted by kaikai83@Feb 13 2006, 04:03 PM

Normally i spend around 30 mins to 1 hour to get the job done. Just wash mine this morning.

i average 3 hours.

 

anyway we ain't talking about washing bike, talking about keeping the header shiny.