if possible change the float assly and the diaphram to new ones to avoid problems in the future

Sure thing mate. Float costs about 350. I have an old float which was changed by a mechanic in my previous bike for petrol leak from carb. I need to check if that is really punctured.

if you are painting using canned paint , please rub the painted part with a piece of cotton dipped in petrol or paint thinner , helps to check wether the paint has bonded or not

Very good work ,dying to see the finale of your creation ,by the way if I ask ,how much time you think will it take to complete, ,,?

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If the schedule is adhered properly, the bike should be ready by Friday.

The engine rebuild is completed. Need to complete the run in.
@Bibhu
while the new bore kit is of dtsi type, the crankshaft is reconditioned with new conrod. The bearings and valves are new. Does the dtsi bore on older models make any difference in terms of compression?

Post run in, may I consider replacing the clutch cover with that of an avenger so that an oil cooler is added-just a thought. Would there be any difference in oil pressure even if I use 1.2litres of oil?

How about changing the stator plate with that of an avenger180 for using 55/65 bulbs or even is there a way to convert the bike to full dc? Would it be worth the efforts?

Which bore is it , is it 144cc one or the 149 cc one

Yes. This thread his going to be about brining back my pulsar to its life.

After selling my dtsi model pulsar a few months back for an Avenger, I was just not able to forget those lovely moments I had with the bike. I contacted the guy to whom I sold it in an effort to get it back but in vain. Seems like he was so fond of the round headlamp model that he refused. I also had plans to get into automobile business and decided to test the possibility of success with my very own bike. That was a biggest mistake... selling off a good 9.yrs old bike with almost new cosmetics and unopened engine.:banghead:

I was able to deal with many bikes after that but somehow I used to envy any pulsar with round headlamp would pass through. Finally decided to get one and keep it with me.

Searches began for the pulsar but none was in reasonable condition. I was horrified to see pulsars in the hands of construction supervisors to transport cement and rubbish. The bikes were abused as much as possible. Most bikes were not worth rebuilding. It was beyond restoration. False advertisements, remodeled and dumped bikes, poorly maintained rides... I was about to give up the sentiment.:thumbdown:

Finally, set a deadline of 3days time. Either get the old model pulsar or stop the drama and continue with life.

One fine morning I received a call from a friend about a purple colored pulsar. Called the owner, visited and picked the bike.:thumbup:

It was a 2002 model, single spark model. Even the swing arm was different. Loved the test ride. Felt like I got something back from the past. I knew this would not replace my earlier bike. But still I bought it. Decided to restore it by myself except engine rebuild.

Today, I am at least happy that I was able to save a good bike from becoming extinct. :beer:

So there goes the story of reviving my trusted ride.

Here are the starters pictures for pulsar lovers.:beer:

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@petrolhead_chn. Bringing a legend back to life is a journey of love. All the best to you.

I have a Pulsar 150 Classic red-coloured, circa Jan 2002, Sri Ganganagar (RJ) regn as my Pune bike. Done about 22,000 kms only, over the past 11 years! Zero changes to the main frame. Only replacements have been spark plugs, tyres and head lamp bulbs. Zero issues, zero hassles, zero problems, 100% fun. I took her to Leh and she was flying around the fir lined roads. Lately, a bit of tappet noise is heard but i don't have the guts to get the head opened. A new paint job, post Leh trip, makes her show the finger to other Pulsars on the road. I will never let her go.

At the last MH-GJ G2G, she was hammering away at 90+, at night, on the old Mumbai Pune highway. I know her moods, quirks, likes and dislikes better than the palm of my hand. IMO, THE best overall bike made in independent India, the round lamp, spoked wheel, carburetted, Pulsar 150. Old IS gold...

Getting all excited seeing this thread.
I had done the restoration job on my brother's 2002 model p150 classic too (It was my first ride). There's something about the classic which just keeps me interested in it!
All the best man!

knocking might be an issue due to the increase in compression