[Archived - 2009] All About Cosmetic Mods

[Thunder_X]

Originally posted by madman@Oct 4 2005, 10:57 AM

Yes I have it. And yap, that's me...

 

I will pm you the cost.

madman....

I going to get my TA200 tomolo...

need that crash bar as well, dont mind letting me know the cost also?

 

meanwhile, need some input for modification (comestic) of TA200 from you also.

 

I can be reached by either PM or MSN or HP.

 

Thanks~!!

 

:cheer:

[Alexander2004]

Originally posted by Atlantic 200@Oct 4 2005, 12:14 PM

What happen to the 20L tank ?????

still on for sale , can get from madman

[Atlantic 200]

Originally posted by Alexander2004@Oct 4 2005, 12:45 PM

still on for sale , can get from madman

I'm still waiting for his reply which he said he will do so ..

[sashie]

I'm still interested in getting that 20l tank leh. My @*(#^ tank now got one dent in the center. Real eyesore man. But if I get it, where/how to fix ah?

 

On another note, went to Regina/LAB for quote on footrest. Regina $30 leh, so I went to LAB, and it cost $30 inclusive of installation .... so I went ahead with it, changing my horn as well for $25 .. wah lao ... he scratched the side of my back, where the foot-rest was connected to ... sad lah.

[bobo_rider]

Originally posted by sashie@Oct 4 2005, 03:01 PM

I'm still interested in getting that 20l tank leh. My @*(#^ tank now got one dent in the center. Real eyesore man. But if I get it, where/how to fix ah?

 

On another note, went to Regina/LAB for quote on footrest. Regina $30 leh, so I went to LAB, and it cost $30 inclusive of installation .... so I went ahead with it, changing my horn as well for $25 .. wah lao ... he scratched the side of my back, where the foot-rest was connected to ... sad lah.

LAB workmanship is like tat wan... i went there to fix my sissy bar in the end my tail board oso kanna scratch...

[Thunder_X]

wah....

rip soemthing new today...

Have to watch out LAB's workmanship

 

=_=''"

 

If like that i rather DIY suan liao...

[bobo_rider]

Originally posted by hall3_x@Oct 4 2005, 04:08 PM

wah....

rip soemthing new today...

Have to watch out LAB's workmanship

 

=_=''"

 

If like that i rather DIY suan liao...

the labour charge is cheap... bt the workmanship and the time u need to wait will turn u off. i waited for almost 2hrs to get it fix...

[madman]

Originally posted by Atlantic 200@Oct 4 2005, 02:56 PM

I'm still waiting for his reply which he said he will do so ..

sorry, cannot keep track...

 

I have the tank wif me, but the fuel covers not with me.

[Thunder_X]

Originally posted by bobo_rider@Oct 4 2005, 04:22 PM

the labour charge is cheap... bt the workmanship and the time u need to wait will turn u off. i waited for almost 2hrs to get it fix...

Thanks for the experience sharing...

 

madman...any inputs for a 2005 new TA 200 mods?

with a budget of SGD500 currently....

[madman]

Originally posted by hall3_x@Oct 4 2005, 05:51 PM

Thanks for the experience sharing...

 

madman...any inputs for a 2005 new TA 200 mods?

with a budget of SGD500 currently....

wat type of mods you have in mind? New ta, dun tink you wanna change fenders right? hahaa...

 

If fenders is out, 500 more than enuff.

 

Can change handlebars, signal caps, headlight, eagle footrest etc...

[Thunder_X]

Originally posted by madman@Oct 4 2005, 05:57 PM

wat type of mods you have in mind? New ta, dun tink you wanna change fenders right? hahaa...

 

If fenders is out, 500 more than enuff.

 

Can change handlebars, signal caps, headlight, eagle footrest etc...

lolz...yea, not thinking of changing mudguard(aka fenders) and stuff that is bran new...

but do you mind pm be a quotation on footrest for pillion? and headlight also...heard Phantom's original's head light very lousy.

 

BTW, for handle bar etc, I might wanan join you guys for an outing after my exam (soemwhere end Nov) then only can decide which one suit me the most.

[madman]

Originally posted by hall3_x@Oct 4 2005, 06:11 PM

lolz...yea, not thinking of changing mudguard(aka fenders) and stuff that is bran new...

but do you mind pm be a quotation on footrest for pillion? and headlight also...heard Phantom's original's head light very lousy.

 

BTW, for handle bar etc, I might wanan join you guys for an outing after my exam (soemwhere end Nov) then only can decide which one suit me the most.

u then 1 sms me just now?

 

eagle footrest can get from ah boy I dun have this.

headlight, what type u looking for?

[Thunder_X]

Originally posted by madman@Oct 4 2005, 06:23 PM

u then 1 sms me just now?

 

eagle footrest can get from ah boy I dun have this.

headlight, what type u looking for?

ya...paiseh, after sms you, never come back here see your reply.

 

[BlackDawn]

hall3_x, do seriously consider changing the stock tyres before doing any cosmetic mods

Phantom stock tyres are quite slippery on wet tarmac. I'm sure u have read enough in the forum to know this, right?

[bobo_rider]

Originally posted by kiamh@Oct 5 2005, 06:34 AM

hall3_x, do seriously consider changing the stock tyres before doing any cosmetic mods

Phantom stock tyres are quite slippery on wet tarmac. I'm sure u have read enough in the forum to know this, right?

ya original tryes are quite slippery on wet surface... its a good idea to change it.

 

 

bt i think with his 6yrs or 7yrs OTR experience i think he shld be able to handle it...

[congo]

Originally posted by madman@Oct 4 2005, 05:57 PM

wat type of mods you have in mind? New ta, dun tink you wanna change fenders right? hahaa...

 

If fenders is out, 500 more than enuff.

 

Can change handlebars, signal caps, headlight, eagle footrest etc...

HI everyone ...

 

Congo Here . Quite new as i seldom send any msg out but read all urs.

 

Madman , I am looking at handlebar , foot rest , headlight and mudguard...

 

can u quote me the price ?

[madman]

the footrest (eagle), you can get from LAB, cheapest in SG bah. Headlight, let me know what type u looking for...

[mao1905]

Originally posted by madman@Oct 4 2005, 05:31 PM

sorry, cannot keep track...

 

I have the tank wif me, but the fuel covers not with me.

Madman, when the aluminium caps come, do let me know...

 

then will get the tank + cap from you.

 

[madman]

Originally posted by mao1905@Oct 5 2005, 01:23 PM

Madman, when the aluminium caps come, do let me know...

 

then will get the tank + cap from you.

 

okie dokie!

[redhotchilli]

Originally posted by Thunder_X@Oct 4 2005, 06:11 PM

lolz...yea, not thinking of changing mudguard(aka fenders) and stuff that is bran new...

but do you mind pm be a quotation on footrest for pillion? and headlight also...heard Phantom's original's head light very lousy.

 

BTW, for handle bar etc, I might wanan join you guys for an outing after my exam (soemwhere end Nov) then only can decide which one suit me the most.

i am going to find madman on sat night to fix my crashbar and maybe some other things, u wanna go together?? then u can talk face to face with madman wat u wan... easier ma maybe u can draw out wat u wan or he got sample..

 

madman: i will confirm with u the time i be going down on sat itself... cant comfirm now...

[madman]

Originally posted by redhotchilli@Oct 5 2005, 02:04 PM

madman: i will confirm with u the time i be going down on sat itself... cant comfirm now...

ok. call me 1st, in case i go out for a while...

[Thunder_X]

Originally posted by kiamh+-->

QUOTE (kiamh)

hall3_x, do seriously consider changing the stock tyres before doing any cosmetic mods Phantom stock tyres are quite slippery on wet tarmac. I'm sure u have read enough in the forum to know this, right?  [/b]

[Smart Bet]

Whatever riding style you feel most comfortable with, but I'd still go against your advie on not using your rear brakes. Only jamming your brakes will lock the wheel. And to prevent locking your wheel, you've gotta use intermittent braking.

 

No doubt the front brakes provide the stopping power, but your rear slows the bike down. Only relying on your front brake and making a habit of it will only get you into trouble in case of an emergency. The force of inertia will either throw you over the handlebars or make your front end swing violently.

 

Safety experts recomment 70-30. 70% front, 30% rear.

 

BTW, Thunder, you malaysian ah?

[Thunder_X]

Originally posted by Smart Bet@Oct 6 2005, 11:24 PM

Whatever riding style you feel most comfortable with, but I'd still go against your advie on not using your rear brakes. Only jamming your brakes will lock the wheel. And to prevent locking your wheel, you've gotta use intermittent braking.

 

No doubt the front brakes provide the stopping power, but your rear slows the bike down. Only relying on your front brake and making a habit of it will only get you into trouble in case of an emergency. The force of inertia will either throw you over the handlebars or make your front end swing violently.

 

Safety experts recomment 70-30. 70% front, 30% rear.

 

BTW, Thunder, you malaysian ah?

Smart Bet,

#1, yea, I'm malaysian...

haha~ from melaka. Dun tell me you're one also.

 

#2, Yea, your braking theory is correct, but normally when emergency, you tends to "chop the brake" immediately, that's why i recommend front brake. Cause if front wheel skid, as long as you're aware(unless you superb blur), you can handle. But if back wheel skid, 1st, you take some time to notice, 2nd, harder to control a rear wheel skid also, thus more dangerous.

 

maybe I made my point/advise too finite liao...haha...

 

#3, About the brake till yourself kena throw out of vehicle thing, hm....so far I havent heard of la....but when you feel that the center of gravity of the bike is moving upwards, I guess most ppl will stop pressing the front brake anymore.

[BlackDawn]

Originally posted by Thunder_X@Oct 7 2005, 11:57 AM

#2, Yea, your braking theory is correct, but normally when emergency, you tends to "chop the brake" immediately, that's why i recommend front brake. Cause if front wheel skid, as long as you're aware(unless you superb blur), you can handle. But if back wheel skid, 1st, you take some time to notice, 2nd, harder to control a rear wheel skid also, thus more dangerous.

this is new to me....

 

IMHO, if u lose control of (or lock) the front wheel, there is literally zero chance of controlling the bike.

 

I believe that's why the instructors artdriving schools always advise students to brake-rear marginally before brake-front for the E-brake requirement.