[Archived - 2009] PK Official- Questions for Newbie

[die2self777]

Originally posted by adhlk@Aug 2 2006, 08:54 AM

Hi die2self777,

 

I m not going to answer the 1st 2 question as there are already expert doing that. But for your 3rd question, I am the expert as that is part of my job.

 

 

 

 

There are a few things you need to consider before purchasing PDA-GPS.

1) Where are you going to place the system while riding?

2) How sensitive you like your system to be?

3) What is your budget?

 

For a decent system with SiRF Star III picking up to a maximum of 20 satellite will cost you around $200 for the GPS Receiver. The PDA software and the map is free where you can get it from http://www.malsingmaps.com. Make sure you contribute to the forum once you know how to use it.

 

The system is sensitive to a proximity of 1~5 meters. That is consider very good. I believe you might have got a PDA for GPS on it, den you might need to pay for the map, else we are all using GARMIN OEM.

 

Now come to the most crucial part. Where are you going to place the system? If you are driving, then reading and driving is never a problem. But it will be very dangerous if you try to ride and read the GPS at the same time. Safety is critical. For me, I got tank bag with transparent pocket. I place the system in the transparent pocket. If I need to read my position, I will just pull one corner to read my position.

 

REMEMBER: IT IS NOT WISE TO READ AND RIDE AT THE SAME TIME. SAFETY IS CRITICAL.

 

If you ask my opinion, is it useful. To me, it is, because I use it for touring up to Malaysia and at the same time for my job as well. Therefore, getting familiar with the system is part of my job. If you have spare cash and wanted to know more about GPS. Get the cheapest mean. I can help you with the system if you want. Just PM me. I can show you how it works.

 

Man, you are super helpful!!! Honestly i didn't expect such a comprehensive reply... Thanks for making my noobie experience alot more pleasant!

 

This forum should have a rating for Q&A personnel haha you'd get full marks

[adhlk]

Thanks for your comments.

 

I don't really deserve it as there are many PKs here deserve more. Nonetheless, I am happy to find someone with the same interest as me.

 

Try meeting up sometime and I can share more with you either on riding, GPS or GIS.....

[Davedevil]

hey guys, jus got enough money to finally change to a new pair of tires, anyone got any recommendation of where to change?

 

Wat i noe there is 2 popular brands namely Metzeler(model not sure) and Pirelli (city demon).

 

but wat i noe only HKL is cheap but the workmanship not very good. is there any other place where the workmanship can be done properly with proper balancing as i don wan to face the problem of going back to the shop a few times to solve minor problems.

 

Thanks in advance for those who can help me by provide info by PM me or post in the the thread to let some ppl noe of the current price range and available shop!

[adhlk]

Southern Motors

Add: Blk 1006 Bt Merah Lane 2 #01-10 Singapore 159762

 

Planet Motorcycle

Add: Blk 3007 Ubi Rd 1

Tel: 67474740

 

HKL

Blk 1007 #02-05 Bukit Merah Lane 3 Singapore 159721

Tel: 6272-7292 6272-9931 6272-0069

 

I really cannot remember the Phantom Tyre price already. In my opinion, getting Metzeler or Pirelli tyres a bit overkill for Phantom leh.....But they are good tyres. Remember to check the Year of the Tyre if you are getting Metzeler or Pirelli...Try to get Year 2006 one. The properties of the tyre will change if it has been left not use for some time.....

[Davedevil]

thanks.. but maybe still need to find out more shop now the lowest is HKL.

 

But jus to inform other Planet cannot do balancing for phantom cos of their device they used.

 

And adhlk thanks for the info and also the help of ur GPS to led us to 1st link haha....

[byon]

Hi Knights brothers

 

I'm getting phantom ta200 tomorrow, hope you can help me with these simple qns,

 

What should i usually pack in my bike? Street Directory, Two Helms, Raincoat, blablahhh.

 

How can i bring my guitar while riding?

 

 

Sorry if i sound stupid, it's my first time riding phantom am excited

[netkr0]

Greetings all,

 

A new one here, just purchase a TA200 from another forumer here, but thats another story for another time...

 

i want 2 ask,

 

for used phantom, when i want to send in for check-up, should i go 2 mechanics or vicom inspection center? should i be concern about pricing difference?

 

is there any tune-up i could do, DIY or mechanics, to improve my bike performance? (not in term of speed, more on pick-up/acceleration).

 

Thanx in advance for your help.

[adhlk]

Originally posted by Davedevil@Aug 2 2006, 01:41 PM

And adhlk thanks for the info and also the help of ur GPS to led us to 1st link haha....

You're most welcome.

 

Now the rest have no excuse of not going back using 1st link liao.....

[adhlk]

Originally posted by byon@Aug 2 2006, 08:00 PM

I'm getting phantom ta200 tomorrow, hope you can help me with these simple qns,

 

Brother Byon, welcome to the club.

 

What should i usually pack in my bike? Street Directory, Two Helms, Raincoat, blablahhh.

Rain coat is very impt especially this few days. Follow by street Directory. For me, I don't pillion...so 1 helmet is good enough for me....

 

How can i bring my guitar while riding?

You need to get the guitar bag that you can use the earloops to hang like the bagpack behind you. The guitar should be pointing upwards....

 

Ride safely...don't speed. Get use to the bike first. Phanton is slidely off balance by nature. Therefore, try not to take sharp corners, the bike will skid easily.....

[harvested]

Originally posted by byon@Aug 2 2006, 08:00 PM

Hi Knights brothers

 

I'm getting phantom ta200 tomorrow, hope you can help me with these simple qns,

 

What should i usually pack in my bike? Street Directory, Two Helms, Raincoat, blablahhh.

 

How can i bring my guitar while riding?

 

 

Sorry if i sound stupid, it's my first time riding phantom am excited

I always have these inside my box.

 

1. Photocopy of log card and insurance

2. Rain coat

3. Plastic bag for wet rain coat

4. Parking coupons

5. Pen

6. Towel and tissue paper (Usually to dry my bike after the rain, or to wipe grease.)

7. Extra helmet

8. Chain lube (I spray every now and then.)

9. Street directory

 

I put items 1, 3, 4, 5 and 9 inside a ziplock bag so that they won't get wet. Sometimes water seeps into my box.

 

Mind you, my box is only 33l yet I can squeeze so many things in. The manual says maximum load is 3kg.. I think I probably exceeded by a bit but for the past 6 months, nothing happen.

 

 

Sometimes when I bring my guitar out, I will tighten the bag straps to my body as tight as possible. I usually ride from Bt Panjang to Expo (my church is there), and the wind pressing against your guitar on PIE is no joke!

[swirlacer]

haha...looks weird with a guitar on the back while riding.Beware of height limit in multi storey carparks~! anyway,thanks for replies guys/gals.brake eating better now.now muz season my new chain and sprocket.was told by mech of bike n scooter tt my old sprocket and chain is smaller than the default one.second hand bike is so unpredictable.

[Davedevil]

Originally posted by adhlk@Aug 2 2006, 10:07 PM

You're most welcome.

 

Now the rest have no excuse of not going back using 1st link liao.....

:cheeky:

 

Even if all wan to clear carbon i noe i still got u to go 1st link back with me.

 

This weekend not going in liao cos caltex i think got got additional 5% discount my tank not very big more or less save a bit only. maybe the week after.

[Quiet Guy]

Originally posted by byon@Aug 2 2006, 08:00 PM

Hi Knights brothers

 

I'm getting phantom ta200 tomorrow, hope you can help me with these simple qns,

 

What should i usually pack in my bike? Street Directory, Two Helms, Raincoat, blablahhh.

 

How can i bring my guitar while riding?

 

 

Sorry if i sound stupid, it's my first time riding phantom am excited

if is a new bike, look out for the TOOL SET.

 

1. tool set/spare spark pulg.

2. 1 helmet.

3. Street directory.

4. 1 bottle 500ml water.

5. coupon/pen

6. rain coat.

7. rough cloth.

8. bicycle hook.

 

CHeers..

[Quiet Guy]

Originally posted by byon@Aug 2 2006, 08:00 PM

Hi Knights brothers

 

I'm getting phantom ta200 tomorrow, hope you can help me with these simple qns,

 

What should i usually pack in my bike? Street Directory, Two Helms, Raincoat, blablahhh.

 

How can i bring my guitar while riding?

 

 

Sorry if i sound stupid, it's my first time riding phantom am excited

if is a new bike, look out for the TOOL SET.

 

1. tool set/spare spark pulg.

2. 1 helmet.

3. Street directory.

4. 1 bottle 500ml water, for small washing.

5. coupon/pen

6. rain coat.

7. rough cloth.

8. bicycle hook.

 

CHeers..

[Quiet Guy]

Originally posted by byon@Aug 2 2006, 08:00 PM

Hi Knights brothers

 

I'm getting phantom ta200 tomorrow, hope you can help me with these simple qns,

 

What should i usually pack in my bike? Street Directory, Two Helms, Raincoat, blablahhh.

 

How can i bring my guitar while riding?

 

 

Sorry if i sound stupid, it's my first time riding phantom am excited

if is a new bike, look out for the TOOL SET.

 

1. tool set/spare spark pulg.

2. 1 helmet.

3. Street directory.

4. 1 bottle 500ml water.

5. coupon/pen

6. rain coat.

7. rough cloth.

8. bicycle hook.

 

CHeers..

[harvested]

Originally posted by Quiet Guy@Aug 4 2006, 12:50 AM

4. 1 bottle 500ml water.

Sorry. Just curious.

 

Everytime you park, the water is affected by the harsh conditions in the day and the cool of the night.

 

Will it get contaminated? Will bacteria breed?

[Davedevil]

u can but those unopee mineral water right???

 

No need to be used or home water as those after kept long wont be so called fresh.

[cb600f3]

like to chk on the following:

 

- is it possible / useful to add heavier bar-ends to phantom? if yes, which and

where to get

- where to get 'safebet' side boxes

 

thanx in advance

[Quiet Guy]

Originally posted by harvested@Aug 4 2006, 02:23 AM

Sorry. Just curious.

 

Everytime you park, the water is affected by the harsh conditions in the day and the cool of the night.

 

Will it get contaminated? Will bacteria breed?

Opps... soory.. i go and edit it..

the bottle of water is for washing of hands or cleaning the bikes only

not for personal drinking

[swirlacer]

aiya,water is water lar...i use to have a 1.5l water bottle.i use to clean bike,cool brake disc,drink and cool down my seat.multi purpose.if can oso to extingush fire.but now i dun carry it liao.think add on load to bike=higher fuel consumption.(every little thing counts)

[Guest MinistryofAlex]

Hmm.. anyone knows y the left side under "Group" no more Phantom Knights?

[iVy]

Originally posted by MinistryofAlex@Aug 4 2006, 11:40 PM

Hmm.. anyone knows y the left side under "Group" no more Phantom Knights?

it's been quite sometime already ...

[byon]

Hi PKers

 

Earlier there was threads going on about forks/seals having scratches and blahblah. And it's expensive to replace one ($200).

 

Where can i exactly locate the fork? and what are the areas i need to look out for inorder to find a leak?

 

Secondly, are there anything i need to do inorder to prevent a leak?

 

 

Thanks!

[die2self777]

Hi guys! You've been very helpful. I've some more queries though:

 

1. Are there any knights out there who have PDA/GPSr mounts on their handlebars to aid navigation?

 

2. Is there any way to make the exhaust (pipe?) thingy right under the bike shiny again?

 

Thanks in advance!

[yeonorman]

Hi Everyone,

 

Been riding Phantom TA200 For about one month. Wanna ask is there any lubrication reccomended for the chain? I heard from my brother that you should lubricate your chain every 100Km. Is that neccessary?? Also, a technician told me that to remove the rust from the chrome of my bike just use a metal gauze and scrub till the rust come out then protect it with oil can le. Will my chrome get scratched? Just wanna confirm b4 i do anything crazy.. hahaz!

 

Thanks alot...