[Archived - 2009] PK Official- Questions for Newbie

[chikyblink]

Newbie question:

 

I notice most ppl here use chain sprays, or some ppl said use engine oil for chain lub is the best.

So can i use Singer Oil for chain lub? Coz i rem Ah Koon saying any type of oil also can.

 

Also, am i suppose to clean the chain 1st before lubricating? Wat's the procedure?

 

Thx.

[arjen]

Originally posted by chikyblink@Sep 1 2006, 03:03 AM

Newbie question:

 

I notice most ppl here use chain sprays, or some ppl said use engine oil for chain lub is the best.

So can i use Singer Oil for chain lub? Coz i rem Ah Koon saying any type of oil also can.

 

Also, am i suppose to clean the chain 1st before lubricating? Wat's the procedure?

 

Thx.

The Velocity and heat tolerance level are different.

 

Use a proper chain lubricant or you can use used engine oil as replacement.

 

Lubricating the chain are to keep it from excessive friction grinding on the sprockets itself.

Encourgaed to keep it clean from sands/dust.

You can do so by using kerosene to clean your chain, when nessasary.

[BlackDawn]

Originally posted by chikyblink@Aug 31 2006, 06:46 PM

Its not dangerous at all if u follow the safety rules of bike riding.

This is WRONG. Riding IS INHERENTLY DANGEROUS

Its the rider's experience, skill & alertness that will keep him out of trouble most times, but even then sh!t can happen anytime & anyplace....

 

Nobody can guarantee your safety just because you follow the "safety rules"

[Davedevil]

Originally posted by kiamh@Sep 1 2006, 06:15 AM

This is WRONG. Riding IS INHERENTLY DANGEROUS

Its the rider's experience, skill & alertness that will keep him out of trouble most times, but even then sh!t can happen anytime & anyplace....

 

Nobody can guarantee your safety just because you follow the "safety rules"

u maybe be safe but that doesnt mean other ppl is not dangerous!

[TheYasMan]

hey new-b.

i just previously sold off my TA150.

Before the private buyer, i was going around asking many bikeshops all over the nation how much they want my bike for. Interestingly, none of them wanted the TA150 model anymore.

 

When private buyers viewed my bike, most of the many quoted me less than 1K. Gets me a lil pissed as i got it for 1.4K. After 2 months of advertising, i accepted an offer more than the average amount i was quoted. Surely will lose one.

[Technician III]

Originally posted by Quiet Guy@Aug 31 2006, 12:58 AM

Hi PK,

 

today after rain, i ride my TA200 back home, found after stopping at traffic lights, my bike engine didnt slowly down, the engine keep on running as there is a feeding of petrol, is just like morning pull the choke to start.

 

any idea whats is wrong ?

 

i can still changed gear when pick up speed or slowly down,

trottle looks fine, when trottle, engine is loud, when release trottle, engine slow down abit only.

my choke is stuck for very long liao, cant even pull.

could it due to rain that short circuit some parts?

 

CHeers..

Hi.. I oso kena this problem b4.. It's like suddenly ur engine starts vibrate violently and ur idling increase to veri high.. I hav since lowered the idling and nothin has gone wrong till now, though I can't get bk my original low idling.. The setting tat i got it out from bike shop..

 

Actually, I hav no idea y this happened.. But my fuel consumption seems to go up abit..

[mercurius]

hi, i just bought my bike, now gonna be 6mth old, the letter for road tax renewal came and I would like to confirm smth, do i need to bring my new bike for inspection? Thx.

[Quiet Guy]

Originally posted by Technician III@Sep 1 2006, 10:14 AM

Hi.. I oso kena this problem b4.. It's like suddenly ur engine starts vibrate violently and ur idling increase to veri high.. I hav since lowered the idling and nothin has gone wrong till now, though I can't get bk my original low idling.. The setting tat i got it out from bike shop..

 

Actually, I hav no idea y this happened.. But my fuel consumption seems to go up abit..

now back to normal !!!!!!!

every times rain got problem for my bike, once is IU unit blink when wet, parked overnight and back to normal, now this case ....

 

see if can dropby my mech and let his check this few days ...

[Guest @h_püi™]

hi wonder can the phantom TA200 engine case as in the other engine cover spray to black color?

[Technician III]

Originally posted by mercurius@Sep 1 2006, 11:35 PM

hi, i just bought my bike, now gonna be 6mth old, the letter for road tax renewal came and I would like to confirm smth, do i need to bring my new bike for inspection? Thx.

New bike not so soon.. Wait for the letter telling u for inspection.. Hmm.. Ur new bike going to be 6 mths old.. tat's bout the same time as me..

[swirlacer]

is there any side effects that will happen if my exhaust pipe happens to have a hole??i juz saw tt my pipe has one small hole underneath...Help.

[Davedevil]

Originally posted by Technician III@Sep 2 2006, 09:17 AM

New bike not so soon.. Wait for the letter telling u for inspection.. Hmm.. Ur new bike going to be 6 mths old.. tat's bout the same time as me..

all bikes above 3 months then need to go for yearly inspection. if i am not wrong!

[zaven]

Originally posted by Davedevil@Sep 4 2006, 03:53 PM

all bikes above 3 months then need to go for yearly inspection. if i am not wrong!

Thought is 3 years?

[BlackDawn]

Originally posted by swirlacer@Sep 4 2006, 02:11 PM

is there any side effects that will happen if my exhaust pipe happens to have a hole??i juz saw tt my pipe has one small hole underneath...Help.

it should be the drain hole, dun worry.

[Davedevil]

Originally posted by zaven@Sep 4 2006, 04:02 PM

Thought is 3 years?

sorry its 3 years typo error!

[Tanarthur]

Like to check with all the experience rider, is there anyway to appeal for summon?

 

I was parking on the double yellow line with a parking coupon at harbour front the hawker center carpark. And that got me the ticket. I know it is not right to park there but the thing is I parked there because all the lots are taken up and I need to go to work. Not only is the car park full, the other one beside it also full. In this kind of situation is there any room to appeal?

[TheYasMan]

There is always chance to appeal...

I even appeal for cases that i know im in the wrong and there is possibly no way for me to get away with it. A little waive to the fine is still a waive!

 

Just write or type them a letter and explain the situation youre in, see if they show any leniency. Last resort, perhaps you might want to say it's just an urgent call for the toilet.

[Technician III]

Hi guys.. Can I know where u service ur phantom? My mileage reachin 10000km.. Time to do a servicing liao.. Until now I onli know bout ah koon doing a $25 servicing.. Is there any other bike workshop tat u guys bring ur phantom for servicng? Changing oil anywhere oso the same.. But when nd to do more complicated jobs, I wld prefer a shop tat is recommended by pple in thsi forum.. Thanks..

[kaikai83]

Go find planet @ ubin.

[Technician III]

Originally posted by kaikai83@Sep 6 2006, 12:51 PM

Go find planet @ ubin.

Hmm.. Then wat shld I tell the mechanic when I reach there? Juz say i wanna do servicing?

 

hmm.. If he ask me wat type of servicing do i nd, wat shld i reply to him

 

Thanks for giving me the info..

[Technician III]

Hmm.. Somethin to ask.. Been browsing the forum but still can't get my answer..

 

Izzit realli necessary to do the so called regular servicing? Like carb wash, jetting of brakes etc.. And if yes, where can I find them other ah koon? I'm sure there r other shops in sg tat can do the servicing..

 

Another thing is since my bike is new, does it mean tat if the bike doesn't show any signs of trouble, I'll juz change my spark plug, Engine Oil and lube my chain? Or do I nd to go for some sort of maintenance thing?

 

Thanks..

[kaikai83]

For me, i just got to change my spark plug, engine oil and lube my chain. nothing more unless necessary. no need for any special service.

[Technician III]

Originally posted by kaikai83@Sep 6 2006, 07:00 PM

For me, i just got to change my spark plug, engine oil and lube my chain. nothing more unless necessary. no need for any special service.

Hihi.. U using wat type of oil huh? Semi or Fully syn? I now using fully syn.. But I can't understand y pple say semi syn is better than fully when I'm paying more for fully syn oil..

[BlackDawn]

Originally posted by Technician III@Sep 6 2006, 10:39 PM

Hihi.. U using wat type of oil huh? Semi or Fully syn? I now using fully syn.. But I can't understand y pple say semi syn is better than fully when I'm paying more for fully syn oil..

Engine Oil is a long long long long neverending debate of "which is better".

Nobody is right & nobody is wrong; its just which school of thought & logic do you subscribe to.

 

For the usual layman, just use what you are comfortable with & willing to pay for.

[kaikai83]

I used semi. If your bike is not new, not necessary to use full.