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    Help regarding engine oil selection

    Hii,

    I have a new hunk which is 3 days old/100 kms. I thought of changing the oil and when I went to change the mechanic put gulf pride 4t engine oil 10w30. I'm bit confused whether the oil is correct for my bike , means is it good to put that oil right now at 100kms. I changed it early because somewhere in Xbhp it is recommended to change the initial oil at 100-120 Kms.

    Kindly suggest me. Will this effect during my first servicing. If this oil is not good right now then kindly help me

    thanx in advance
    Don't research too much while purchasing, else you will commit blunder


    Hero Honda Hunk 2008 model ------ 6 months
    Bajaj Pulsar 180 Ug4 -------------- 2 months
    hero honda hunk 2011 model------- present

    Driving Experience------ 5 years (as a city & hill rider) ----50cc to 223 cc
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  • #2
    Query approved.
    (Been There Done That) x 3.25

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    • #3
      Go for HH stock oil only as others will void the warranty. And you can wait till 500 KM for oil change.
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      • #4
        So, what should I do right now. Drain out the oil or just keep it till first service. And should i tell the service guy about the change or jus keep quite and let him work and change the oil. suggestion required.

        Problem: When I close the throttle completely fro braking, there is some noise beneath and in front like some metal getting collected towards front.and Vines start at 50 Kmph or 4K rpm. So, is it normal for new bike or should I mention it to the service guys. Today went to SVC and they did some nut bolt tightening but still problem stays.

        help me
        Don't research too much while purchasing, else you will commit blunder


        Hero Honda Hunk 2008 model ------ 6 months
        Bajaj Pulsar 180 Ug4 -------------- 2 months
        hero honda hunk 2011 model------- present

        Driving Experience------ 5 years (as a city & hill rider) ----50cc to 223 cc

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        • #5
          Go for service at 500 KM. and report the problem to service people.
          "Biking is Divine"

          All Karizma Owners Connect With Each Other On the Karizma Group on facebook

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          • #6
            go for service at 500 kms and mention your problem to them and don't tell them u changed your oil yourself.

            by that time gulf is ok
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            • #7
              thanx price bhai....and a bit off thread query. Would like to know that can a tube tyre be fitted in hunk(stock tubeless). I'm getting Michelin tubeless 120/80 but stock is 100/90 18'. Kindly suggest me will it be correct to go for that. Also mention the adverse effect.

              Kindly note: I know my bike is just 200 Kms old but the stock zapper Y is not that good. not feeling confident
              Don't research too much while purchasing, else you will commit blunder


              Hero Honda Hunk 2008 model ------ 6 months
              Bajaj Pulsar 180 Ug4 -------------- 2 months
              hero honda hunk 2011 model------- present

              Driving Experience------ 5 years (as a city & hill rider) ----50cc to 223 cc

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              • #8
                Originally posted by papan_5069 View Post
                thanx price bhai....and a bit off thread query. Would like to know that can a tube tyre be fitted in hunk(stock tubeless). I'm getting Michelin tubeless 120/80 but stock is 100/90 18'. Kindly suggest me will it be correct to go for that. Also mention the adverse effect.

                Kindly note: I know my bike is just 200 Kms old but the stock zapper Y is not that good. not feeling confident

                ^^
                you may end up stressing your new engine with unwanted extra weights.., keep and maintain the stock atleast for break-in period..do not play with engine oils so early..it will surely void the warranty..and yes dont reveal about your oil change at your service center...,
                KoushiK PMK
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                • #9
                  thanx koushik..but michelin 100/90 18' is not available here in kolkata. Can you suggest me what to do. Can I fit tube tyre because my stock is tubeless and I also do not prefer installing thick tyres. Pls do help me in selecting the tires.

                  Otions: mrf zapper c or q
                  michelin m45
                  ceat vertigo rage

                  any other suggestion...
                  thanx in advance
                  Don't research too much while purchasing, else you will commit blunder


                  Hero Honda Hunk 2008 model ------ 6 months
                  Bajaj Pulsar 180 Ug4 -------------- 2 months
                  hero honda hunk 2011 model------- present

                  Driving Experience------ 5 years (as a city & hill rider) ----50cc to 223 cc

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                  • #10
                    first of all i want to understand.....why you want to change tyres.........
                    • for better grip or
                    • for better looks or
                    • you just want to change from tubeless to tube...??
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                    • #11
                      i want it for good wet nd dry road grip. not for looks..and i'm not getting tubeless thats why asking for tube type
                      Don't research too much while purchasing, else you will commit blunder


                      Hero Honda Hunk 2008 model ------ 6 months
                      Bajaj Pulsar 180 Ug4 -------------- 2 months
                      hero honda hunk 2011 model------- present

                      Driving Experience------ 5 years (as a city & hill rider) ----50cc to 223 cc

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                      • #12
                        1. i dont think there should be any problem in fitting tube type tyres on your rims.
                        2. i think you should get good tyres in tubeless also.
                        3. which michelin tyres are you talking about.
                        4. please wait for few days as i am also searching for good tyres which give excellent wet and dry grip.
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                        Dapoli
                        Aurangabad
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                        • #13
                          ok Boss.. will wait for sometime. Just for information how is dunlop geo cruiser. and ceat vertigo rage. How is the grip. the stock tyre( zapper y) is fish tailing a lot. I was checking out michelin M45. The review of this tyre is very good everywhere.
                          Last edited by papan_5069; 03-12-2011, 09:02 PM. Reason: just forgot to mention
                          Don't research too much while purchasing, else you will commit blunder


                          Hero Honda Hunk 2008 model ------ 6 months
                          Bajaj Pulsar 180 Ug4 -------------- 2 months
                          hero honda hunk 2011 model------- present

                          Driving Experience------ 5 years (as a city & hill rider) ----50cc to 223 cc

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by papan_5069 View Post
                            ok Boss.. will wait for sometime. Just for information how is dunlop geo cruiser. and ceat vertigo rage. How is the grip. the stock tyre( zapper y) is fish tailing a lot. I was checking out michelin M45. The review of this tyre is very good everywhere.
                            if you want real good wet traction, my advise is not to go for any indian brand as almost all indian tyres are made with kilometers in mind and not grip. it is a common mentality in india that any tyre that lasts longer is good, but longer lasting tyre means hard rubber compound.....which means lesser grip. to get really good grip in wet conditions you need a soft compound tyres or a tyre with a tread design which maximixes water drainage under contact pitch. i think that R15 tyres are better than all other indian made tyres. by tommorrow morning i think i will come up with something. by the way...........fishtailing is not only tyres fault.........it has something to do with riders technique also, please read braking techniques in "art of riding section".....i am also using MRF....but want to change for more wet grip....doesn't mean that MRF is bad.
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                            • #15
                              check out my recent post in tyres thread or my last link in signature for you tyre related querry.
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                              Purandar
                              Raigad
                              Dapoli
                              Aurangabad
                              Kaas Plateu & Thoseghar Waterfalls
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