I.S.Avinash

Same issue with My ride also done 12k 6 months old, I asked them why my chain get loose so often, They said its time to change the chain sprocket I was like Wtf he said You can manage for another 2k..

Making to much of noise sometimes scrubbing sound comes from the chain looks like the tight the chain little too tight not sure.

What u think guys

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If you plan on getting the chain sprocket replaced then you can try getting the sets used in other bikes like RTR180 (It will make the gearing a bit shorter and increase acceleration) also, the chain sprocket on the apache is quite reliable and needs comparatively less maintenance.You can also use the ones from R15 although I would suggest asking an owner of an R15 about its reliability.

dott1991

Thanks for all the replies guys.

Latest updates.
I went to an old mech of mine who used to take care of my old bike and is really good ( Vicky Bhai in Nerul) as the bike is now close to unrideable in traffic. The gears get stuck and its impossible to change gears at low speed, 20-30, and when standing still I can't even get from 2nd to 1st. I have to move the bike back or forth and then change!
This time the mech told me that the sprocket is completely dead and now the clutch plate too needs to be replaced it seems! I'm still wondering what could have caused this kind of wear in such a short period of time. The bike was delivered to me on the 22nd of June and has clocked around 11-12k Kms. Serviced on time, chain lubed at regular intervals.
Maybe its my riding style? I rip occasionally I've maxed the bike @ 147-148. But I normally ride @ 64kmph which comes at 4k rpm exactly. Most of my shifts are done between 4-6k rpm. I accelerate a little while shifting down. I use engine braking to slow the bike whenever possible.
I need to know the reason behind this kind of wear so atleast I can drop a proper mail to Bajaj and get some of this covered.

P.S - I'm taking the bike to a mechanic in chembur just incase :/

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Akki4134

in dis case i can call myself lucky enuf as i got some really good n dedicated mechanics.. noise from the chain is common n to get rid of it use chain lube... my bike is 70k done n still runs as good as new. d only prob i had dat was wid d frnt shocks.. i travelled from kanpur (UP) to delhi for d auto expo, d highway was ok ok bt some how i managed to put my bike in some big pot holes resulting my shocks got bent..

prajnyan

This, my friend is the case with most pulsar owners saying they did not expect such short life from their bike component.

After all the image of Bajaj to me as a company that is trying to make most profit by selling large volume of bikes to ppl knowing very well that quality doesn't matter as long as they churn out bikes that satisfy customer requisite of looks, mileage, cost, speed.

And they are not to be blamed coz nowadays no goods are being manufactured keeping in mind for long life, do you know anyone patching his torn shirt, or resole the shoes, rewire the headphone plug or repair the damaged cellphone. Everyone buys a new one as it just costs a little more to get a new one, the same is what Bajaj thinks of its bike and components.

You just have to live with it, on second thought be happy that your bike spares are atleast 40% cheaper than an honda / suzuki bike of same class.

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JonnyRider

Brother, I would suggest you to go ahead and drop a complaint in the Bajaj web-site. In my earlier experience, they respond pretty quickly. Tell them these issues and ask about replacement-under-warranty. If you are doing the servicing only @ local Bajaj dealer, I would suggest you to try the Bajaj PBK service station for once.

Though the chain sprocket, gear lever and clutch - would wear out early, due to riding on bad roads, still 6 months is too less for it (anyway, let's speak in terms of KMs done in the Odo). For me, I replaced the clutch-plates and gear lever @50K kms and sprocket @54K kms. One thing is for sure, if you lubricate your chain by yourself at a freq interval (say once in two weeks while cleaning the bike) and change Engine oil @ regular interval (interval depends on which type of oil is used &/or at the hint of harshness in gear-shifts or rough noise while revving).

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