[Archived - 2009] PK Official- Questions for Newbie

[harvested]

Originally posted by Warthchild@May 14 2006, 06:14 PM

mitsui sumimoto is at golden mile complex at beach road there.

 

Anyway guys how do i know when is the time to refill my bike with petrol ar. phantom dun have the fuel meter rite then very hard to know when is the tank gg to be empty and stuff leh.and also i never pump petrol b4 how do i know whether u pump the tank till full? later over flow how? wahahah.

 

Sorry damn noob about bike. hehheh.

1. You must take note of your mileage. Mine can last about 200km.. So every 200km remember to pump.

 

2. When pumping, you see the petrol coming out liao then stop pumping lah!

[boxsurat]

u can ask uncle who work at petrol station. ussually there are some standing near the station. just call them and ask them to teach u. last time i asked uncle to teach me as well.

[Warthchild]

oh okie thanks a lot guys!

[KimJiHoon]

heres a tip,

every time u reach ard 100km or more,its time to refill ur petrol.

try not to finish 200km of it coz u might not know suddenly no petrol then die liao

but still got reserve lah so see how u wanna use it ..

 

also remember if u see ur top right side got red light meaning ur 2T need to refill liao

if not it will piston jam....

 

(^o^)

 

 

ur girl not bad haha juz my comment lol....

[Keenguy]

Originally posted by Warthchild@May 14 2006, 06:14 PM

mitsui sumimoto is at golden mile complex at beach road there.

 

Anyway guys how do i know when is the time to refill my bike with petrol ar. phantom dun have the fuel meter rite then very hard to know when is the tank gg to be empty and stuff leh.and also i never pump petrol b4 how do i know whether u pump the tank till full? later over flow how? wahahah.

 

Sorry damn noob about bike. hehheh.

Mitsui no longer at opp Sim Lim Tower? My agent has always been doing the paper work for me, just pay him and take the insurance, never went down to the company itself...

[btarroja]

Originally posted by Davedevil@May 9 2006, 06:41 PM

Hi guy, can anyone recommend me where can i get a good air filter for TA200 that i am riding now. heard that KNN is good but not sure whether is that available for TA200 and where can i get it.

I got the K&N air Filter for my TA200 from Eversucess. They are at lembu road near Mustafa. Price is S$68++

[exploxive]

hi,

i juz got my ta150. juz like to check wif the phantom pros: 2T is top-up at the small cap that is protected by a metal piece with a screw at the front left of the bike rite?

 

another qxn: is the abovementioned 2T top-up pt also known as the Engine Oil for the bike or is Engine Oil a separate thing in a separate place?

 

lastly, the OIL indicator in the speedometer refers to 2T or engine oil?

 

haha, rite now i dunno if 2T is the same or different from Engine Oil (confused)

 

Hope to get some help to clear up my confusion!!

 

THX!!

[Technician III]

Hi pple.. Is there any shop ard north or east area who dun mind me using better products like NGK G power spark plug, maxima fully syn EO etc for a phantom?

 

Coz I encountered this problem of mechanic hinting me "phantom dun nd such gd products" during my servicing.. eg. I wan to change NGK G power spark plug, got a reminder tat phantom is not a race bike and NGK is meant for racing purposes.

 

Next, wan to wash carburator but got reply say new bike dun nd to wash.. nearly 5000km liao still dun wash, or i wait until problems arises then go do servicng?

 

Aft tat, ask the mechanic whether if downgrading fuel grades (from premium grade to 98 grade) will affect morning cold starts. He ask me wat grade i use. I lied to him I use 98 grade down to 95 grade. In actual fact, I use premium grade. I changed to 98 grade.. Answer was ur bike not go for racing. How come u use such gd petrol?

 

I understand tat the mechanic meant well for me.. He wan me to understand tat phantom is juz for transport purposes onli.. However, i dun tink I shld be treated wif an impression of wat i'm doing is all wasting money, which i dun tink so.. I changed my spark plug to NGK G power.. Although the effect not veri great but I still can feel my bike more strength..

 

So is there any shops u guys can recommend to me who won't treat me like a guy wasting money?

 

Thank you guys..

[forkie]

Hmmm i have similar feedback too.

Awlays grumble me i change EO too fast.

But since im the owner of cos i like to take gd care of my bike. Its norm ma

So if u dont like it there just find other shops im thinking going to koon or motorworld since these 2 having alot supporters here.

[lunloon]

anyone got stock risers wanna let go?

[Davedevil]

Originally posted by btarroja@May 14 2006, 11:15 PM

I got the K&N air Filter for my TA200 from Eversucess. They are at lembu road near Mustafa. Price is S$68++

 

Thanks btarroja will go there and have a look.

[Technician III]

Originally posted by btarroja@May 14 2006, 11:15 PM

I got the K&N air Filter for my TA200 from Eversucess. They are at lembu road near Mustafa. Price is S$68++

Hmm.. Can u briefly describe the differences u feel in ur bike aft u change ur air filter? Smoother acceleration? I'm interested in changing my air filter too since I plan to ride my bike for a few more yrs.. I believe such "investments" is worth my money..

 

By the way, I'm sure some of u guys sure go to a workshop regularly for servicing.. Care to intro some of the good workshops ard.. Most impt they do not nag at me using better products for my phantom..

 

Another thing is how much mileage can an air filter be used until it's time to change it? 10000km?

 

Sorry to ask so many questions but I dun wish to create a post for each question.. Waste space lah.. Thank you guys..

[Davedevil]

Originally posted by Technician III@May 16 2006, 01:11 AM

Hmm.. Can u briefly describe the differences u feel in ur bike aft u change ur air filter? Smoother acceleration? I'm interested in changing my air filter too since I plan to ride my bike for a few more yrs.. I believe such "investments" is worth my money..

 

By the way, I'm sure some of u guys sure go to a workshop regularly for servicing.. Care to intro some of the good workshops ard.. Most impt they do not nag at me using better products for my phantom..

 

Another thing is how much mileage can an air filter be used until it's time to change it? 10000km?

 

Sorry to ask so many questions but I dun wish to create a post for each question.. Waste space lah.. Thank you guys..

I went to one before at ubi there along AS phoon that area. forget the name liao. the boss wears a blue overall one the mechanic there quite good too but they don sell knn air filter ask liao...

 

For knn air filter good things is if maintain properly its like a lifetime use no need to change. cos now i upgrading my current bike add a lot of stuff to make it look better.

 

If u have any reccomendation can tell me also we can do it together.. but sometimes using expensive stuff doesnot means it will be good to ur bike as wat i observe from my frens

[Technician III]

Originally posted by Davedevil@May 16 2006, 09:58 AM

I went to one before at ubi there along AS phoon that area. forget the name liao. the boss wears a blue overall one the mechanic there quite good too but they don sell knn air filter ask liao...

 

For knn air filter good things is if maintain properly its like a lifetime use no need to change. cos now i upgrading my current bike add a lot of stuff to make it look better.

 

If u have any reccomendation can tell me also we can do it together.. but sometimes using expensive stuff doesnot means it will be good to ur bike as wat i observe from my frens

U r rite man.. But reason y i hav confidence in wat pple recommend products in this forum is becoz I've tried it out.. Like NGK G power spark plug and maxima engine oil, I dun even know these products exist until I read bout them in this forum.. pple say these products r gd.. Although I dun expect my phantom to fly aft changing them, but at least it realli works..

 

But problem is I do not know if this K & N filter adds to the performance of the engine.. air filter from its name i onli know it's used to filter off particles and dust from the air.. but does it helps to increase the performance or acceleration of the engine.. This question I've no answer to it..

 

I hope somebody do hav answers to my question..

[Davedevil]

Originally posted by Technician III@May 16 2006, 10:34 AM

U r rite man.. But reason y i hav confidence in wat pple recommend products in this forum is becoz I've tried it out.. Like NGK G power spark plug and maxima engine oil, I dun even know these products exist until I read bout them in this forum.. pple say these products r gd.. Although I dun expect my phantom to fly aft changing them, but at least it realli works..

 

But problem is I do not know if this K & N filter adds to the performance of the engine.. air filter from its name i onli know it's used to filter off particles and dust from the air.. but does it helps to increase the performance or acceleration of the engine.. This question I've no answer to it..

 

I hope somebody do hav answers to my question..

I also hear from the forum then noe all these but i gt a fren jus install in on his S4 Spec 2 few weeks ago will get the feedback from him then let u noe. bout the EO and spark plug can tell me how much dif it changes to ur bike/

[Technician III]

Hmm.. the maxima EO not bad.. i using maxima syn blend.. semi syn type.. Engine become smoother.. Few weeks ago i was using some sort of mineral oil.. Engine starts to vibrate at 80km/hr.. i mean become high pitched.. Now change to syn blend, the high pitched sound starts at 90km/hr... better lah..

 

The NGK G power spark plug pple buy $6, dunno y i buy at $8.. The mechanic something like iridium or somethin.. dunno wat he talking bout.. Anyway, u can try it.. Not bad leh.. More power during the 1st few gears compared to normal spark plug.. But 5th to 6 gear power bout the same.. Overall, I'm satisfied wif the recommendation i get from this forum.. Tink will change the air filter this week..

 

My bike going to stay wif me for at least 3 more yrs.. Therefore I wan to invest gd products into it.. I mean using the mineral oil i run at 90km/hr, I'm scared tat the piston will fly out this kind of thing.. but change to maxima semi syn, i feel better..

 

U can try fully syn lah.. maybe start to vibrate at 100km/hr?

[Davedevil]

Originally posted by Technician III@May 16 2006, 11:34 AM

Hmm.. the maxima EO not bad.. i using maxima syn blend.. semi syn type.. Engine become smoother.. Few weeks ago i was using some sort of mineral oil.. Engine starts to vibrate at 80km/hr.. i mean become high pitched.. Now change to syn blend, the high pitched sound starts at 90km/hr... better lah..

 

The NGK G power spark plug pple buy $6, dunno y i buy at $8.. The mechanic something like iridium or somethin.. dunno wat he talking bout.. Anyway, u can try it.. Not bad leh.. More power during the 1st few gears compared to normal spark plug.. But 5th to 6 gear power bout the same.. Overall, I'm satisfied wif the recommendation i get from this forum.. Tink will change the air filter this week..

 

My bike going to stay wif me for at least 3 more yrs.. Therefore I wan to invest gd products into it.. I mean using the mineral oil i run at 90km/hr, I'm scared tat the piston will fly out this kind of thing.. but change to maxima semi syn, i feel better..

 

U can try fully syn lah.. maybe start to vibrate at 100km/hr?

i try not to use semi one la still believe fully syn is better for my bike. cos only few months once only petrol will save a bit not using those high end one cos i everyday travel. u wan we go down together la see can get cheaper

[Davedevil]

got another thing to ask wat the cost of changing new tyres like metzeler or pirelli city demon i heard these two are the common but which one is better? or is there other which are better?

 

anyone got bridgestone tyres on their phantom, wats the model and cost for a set front and back?

[Eeyore]

Originally posted by Davedevil@May 16 2006, 12:24 PM

got another thing to ask wat the cost of changing new tyres like metzeler or pirelli city demon i heard these two are the common but which one is better? or is there other which are better?

 

anyone got bridgestone tyres on their phantom, wats the model and cost for a set front and back?

Hi bro, newbie here too... but i've change a set of tyres before so think can answer your question.

I've got myself a set of Metzeler tyres. To me i think Metzeler (SG$130+ for both front and back) is good enough for a phantom bike cos due to the weight of the bike and the angle of the bike, you cannot really fully enjoy the tyres in corners. It is also not advisable to get a top end tyres such as Dunlop as the wear off is very fast due to the soft compound, unless you are born with golden spoon in your mouth...

Hope my 2cents help...

[Davedevil]

Originally posted by Eeyore@May 16 2006, 12:47 PM

Hi bro, newbie here too... but i've change a set of tyres before so think can answer your question.

I've got myself a set of Metzeler tyres. To me i think Metzeler (SG$130+ for both front and back) is good enough for a phantom bike cos due to the weight of the bike and the angle of the bike, you cannot really fully enjoy the tyres in corners. It is also not advisable to get a top end tyres such as Dunlop as the wear off is very fast due to the soft compound, unless you are born with golden spoon in your mouth...

Hope my 2cents help...

Thanks eeyore for the advice but do u have any friens who had tried bridgestone tyres?

 

I know Dunlop are good but its too high end and it will be a waste to put on phantom. Metzeler is well known with phantom but jus wanna noe how bridgestone tyres perform on phantom bikes.

 

Metzeler and pirelli have the same price but seems like pirelli is a more expensive brand compared to metzeler is that true?

[BlackDawn]

Originally posted by Davedevil@May 16 2006, 01:46 PM

Metzeler and pirelli have the same price but seems like pirelli is a more expensive brand compared to metzeler is that true?

Personally, I would rate the 2 brands about equal (in terms of quality) when it comes to Phantom tyres. Prices are fluid & varies between shops, difficult to compare.

[Davedevil]

sorry kiamh do you have any idea bout bridgestone tyres on phantom?

[BlackDawn]

Originally posted by Davedevil@May 16 2006, 02:59 PM

sorry kiamh do you have any idea bout bridgestone tyres on phantom?

no comments from me. Never used them before.

[Kevs]

Originally posted by Technician III@May 16 2006, 10:34 AM

U r rite man.. But reason y i hav confidence in wat pple recommend products in this forum is becoz I've tried it out.. Like NGK G power spark plug and maxima engine oil, I dun even know these products exist until I read bout them in this forum.. pple say these products r gd.. Although I dun expect my phantom to fly aft changing them, but at least it realli works..

 

But problem is I do not know if this K & N filter adds to the performance of the engine.. air filter from its name i onli know it's used to filter off particles and dust from the air.. but does it helps to increase the performance or acceleration of the engine.. This question I've no answer to it..

 

I hope somebody do hav answers to my question..

K, how much or any increase in bike performance, i cant reali give u a detailed report.

 

But è changes I've noticed after my K&N filters r on r:

Louder(nicer thumping sound, IMO)

Fuel Consumption increased(slightly), due to re-tune of carb. by Dr Koon, elsewise still ok.

Smoother acceleration(especially when è weather's cool).

Savings on changing air filters.

Bike responsive when throttle turns...

 

K, abv mentioned r personal experience on own bike. Shld there's any indifference frm è other riders whom had K&N on, differs...

 

(P.S. Kiamh, u oso had it on, wats yr feedback? )

[BlackDawn]

Originally posted by KeV1143@May 16 2006, 03:56 PM

K, how much or any increase in bike performance, i cant reali give u a detailed report.

 

But è changes I've noticed after my K&N filters r on r:

Louder(nicer thumping sound, IMO)

Fuel Consumption increased(slightly), due to re-tune of carb. by Dr Koon, elsewise still ok.

Smoother acceleration(especially when è weather's cool).

Savings on changing air filters.

Bike responsive when throttle turns...

 

K, abv mentioned r personal experience on own bike. Shld there's any indifference frm è other riders whom had K&N on, differs...

 

(P.S. Kiamh, u oso had it on, wats yr feedback? )

you've pretty much covered everything. I have nothing to add