[Archived - 2009] PK Official- Questions for Newbie

[CKH]

Originally posted by ZLord@Apr 8 2005, 09:38 AM

its located in your brake pump kit...how much i forgot liao...but it must not have been expensive...if not i sure remember

Thanks

[dudley]

Originally posted by zero_degrees@Apr 8 2005, 09:34 AM

Try to pump when close to the finish of the tank, because some experienced riders told me, try not to mix two different type of petrol especially if you still got half tank then pump another type of half tank, that might cause problems. Unless you always pump the same brand same type, then no problem at all........cheers!

yeah i use esso 8000 so never mix with other.

[zero_degrees]

Yesterday i also pumped Esso 8000, i can see the differences between esso 5000 & 8000 as my previous pump was 5000, the 8000 seems to give more power and is quieter. I will have to see the mileage tho, because the 5000 is about 300km before the reserve signal lighted up. If 8000 is able to go further then 300km i will definitely use 8000 from then on....

[ZLord]

Originally posted by zero_degrees@Apr 8 2005, 04:13 PM

Yesterday i also pumped Esso 8000, i can see the differences between esso 5000 & 8000 as my previous pump was 5000, the 8000 seems to give more power and is quieter. I will have to see the mileage tho, because the 5000 is about 300km before the reserve signal lighted up. If 8000 is able to go further then 300km i will definitely use 8000 from then on....

most probably esso5000 will give you better mileage

[zero_degrees]

If thats the case, then it becomes a common thing that the best petrol gives the least mileage while the not so best one can last you longer. It seems the fact for V Power too and now Esso 8000 too hmmm.......strange. Maybe because the better quality petrol are more refine and tends to burn up faster and cleaner...

[CKH]

Originally posted by ZLord@Apr 8 2005, 09:38 AM

its located in your brake pump kit...how much i forgot liao...but it must not have been expensive...if not i sure remember

i have change the brake pump kit( spring and some mini parts) now braking smooth liao....

 

Price: $45 ...

[dudley]

better change my tyre front and back.any one had change resently?

and how much they quote and where is the shop?i was quote $180 for the pirelli..bloody ex....not going there.

[zero_degrees]

Noobie question:

 

Lately when i step on my foot brake, it doesn't seem as smooth as it use to be and it comes out with a "Yi Yi" sound like being press hard when i was gently pressing it. Is it because the rain cause some parts to rust and now got this squeaking sound? Or is it my brake got some problem? Its just a 3 week old bike, so not sure whats the problem? Pls advise. Thanks!

[arjen]

Originally posted by dudley@Apr 9 2005, 09:07 PM

better change my tyre front and back.any one had change resently?

and how much they quote and where is the shop?i was quote $180 for the pirelli..bloody ex....not going there.

HKL lah.

$100 - $110 for a pair of metz or pirelli

[william_liu]

Originally posted by zero_degrees@Apr 10 2005, 09:59 AM

Noobie question:

 

Lately when i step on my foot brake, it doesn't seem as smooth as it use to be and it comes out with a "Yi Yi" sound like being press hard when i was gently pressing it. Is it because the rain cause some parts to rust and now got this squeaking sound? Or is it my brake got some problem? Its just a 3 week old bike, so not sure whats the problem? Pls advise. Thanks!

Next time you visit the workshop use the compressed air + blow-gun to blow at the brake caliper to clear the brake dust, see if that helps.

[keaizhu]

Originally posted by zero_degrees@Apr 7 2005, 10:14 AM

When it flashes orange, i also wanted to go and pump, but i was on my way to work and can't afford to be late, so i just carry on for awhile maybe like 10km and reach work place and parked. Therefore first thing this evening after work i will go and pump again. Thanks for the help, at least i know the reserve still can last me some 50km and above.......kool. cheers!

sorri a bit sua gu... since when phantom start to have a low petrol indication light? or customized one?

[blackiek7]

tats the 04 version

[zero_degrees]

The custom 4 model have this signal light that will turn orange when using reserve petrol and red when damn low on petrol. Therefore the moment hit orange light can go pump liao, that time i pump about 9.5L of petrol to the brim. that means the reserve is about 2L of petrol. Conservative calculation of 30km/L will get us about 60km before it drys.......

 

And because of this signal, the petrol control switch no longer have "off", "on", "reserve", just off & on only.

[tweakmax2]

hmm.. i tot the fuel low light is onli orange ..got red somemore, never know that

[zero_degrees]

Hmm maybe i remember wrongly, but i think i did saw red when i first took my bike from bike shop and go take the first petrol pump in my life hehehe. Maybe i'm just over excited at that time......

[zero_degrees]

Noobie Question:

 

The two piece of mettal sticking out from the fork that holds the handlebar is call the riser? How come my riser doesn't seems to be very straight lay, like angle abit off, is it natural? I didn't crash or hit anything before, its a new bike so it shouldn't be bend right? Or naturally from factory its slightly bend? Can change or not? Please advice? Thanks!

[BlackDawn]

it may get mis-aligned coz it is rubber mounted. Common with phantoms

 

If it is misaligned clockwise, then turn ur handlebars to the extreme left, and tap the right side (throttle) of your handlebar with your palm. It should be able to straighten.

 

Vice versa, if the misalignment is anti-clockwise.

[dudley]

Originally posted by arjen@Apr 10 2005, 02:14 PM

HKL lah.

$100 - $110 for a pair of metz or pirelli

where is HKL?

address ?

thk/..

[blackiek7]

Originally posted by dudley@Apr 14 2005, 09:06 AM

where is HKL?

address ?

thk/..

hkl is at bukit merah lane go there find ah bee....

[arjen]

Ya, its Bukit Merah Industrial park.

Go ard and u will find a big shop with signboard "HKL RACING "

Ok stop !

Look opposite , the shop is just there.

[Aird09]

Noob Qns: Eh... Just bought a 2nd hand bike.. Then go for servicing already... Bike mech say ok liao, no prob...

 

But this few days, when i start bike.. very hard to start... Hard to start nbm, the engine damm bloody noisy... any advice?

[dudley]

Originally posted by arjen@Apr 14 2005, 08:07 PM

Ya, its Bukit Merah Industrial park.

Go ard and u will find a big shop with signboard "HKL RACING "

Ok stop !

Look opposite , the shop is just there.

so the shop is opposite of the "big shop with signboard "HKL RACING ".?

and the shop name is "AH Bee".? thk alot.

[william_liu]

Originally posted by Aird09@Apr 15 2005, 01:57 AM

Noob Qns: Eh... Just bought a 2nd hand bike.. Then go for servicing already... Bike mech say ok liao, no prob...

 

But this few days, when i start bike.. very hard to start... Hard to start nbm, the engine damm bloody noisy... any advice?

When you went for servicing, what did the mechanic do/change? Did you check the engine oil level?

[zero_degrees]

Noobie Question:

 

Not long back i installed an anchor-shaped crash bar on my TA200, and the ending part of the crash bar is touching the exhaust pipe or should i say just next to the exhaust pipe. When i travel the bike vibrates and the crashbar seems to start to hit lightly on the exhaust pipe and now there is some rust on the spot. I'm afraid that as time goes by the crashbar might make a small hole in the exhaust pipe. Did anyone of you face this problem before? How can i prevent that from happening? Pls advice.

[Smart Bet]

I take it you mean the crash bar is against your exhaust header?

 

If your crash bar was made for a TA200, there shouldn't be a problem, unless the bar was knocked out of shape due to bike knock or drop. In which case, you just got to knock it back into shape, or knock it out of the header's way.

 

Anyway, after time, your exhaust header is bound a rust at least a little and nothing you can do will prevent it. The most is just to minimize the damage through regularly cleaning and applying a protective layer of wax.