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Dear fellow xbhpians.today i went to the BAJAJ service centre for the first paid service of my p180ug3.it has done 4160kms.all free services done in time.today the service advisor shocked me.he said my bike needs decarbonization,swing arm bush are gone,steering has jammed.how to check that?i didn't feel like it has jammed.also as far as i know no engine needs decarb at just 4k kms.am i right?the bike has got regular oil changes,regular servicing,perfect maintenance. Also will the swing arm bush die within such a short time?i asked him to just do the regular servicing.did i do the right thing?i seriously thought he doesn't know much about the bike and was just trying to take me for a ride.he said swing arm bush is made of rubber.AFAIK bush is made of metal right? Please help guys.its a matter of trusting BAJAJ guys.
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Originally posted by pavanchirmade View Post
Decarb really not needed unless , ur bike was on a rich AF setting. I remember u telling that ur bike was running rich, so check that out.Also,if u had used some high octance fuel, impure fuel, etc.
Swingarm bush is made of rubber only. It has to be replaced if the swingarm shows some movement sideways. It doesnt cost a bomb.When everything comes ur way, u r in the wrong way ;)
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@insanebiker - i have one question.....how do u sense sideways movement of swingarm???......i.e. the play in the bush......i mean what would be the symptoms???......
thanks...
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Lol man! Which service center tries to take customer for a ride so blatantly?
You felt any problem with your bike? I think the answer is NO. If so, just ask him to stove the diagnosis up his @$$!
And, stay away from this SC.
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If you have a pillion, you will feel as if he/she is wiggling his/her butt on the seat.Originally posted by REVZ RACING View Post
And people seeing you riding will feel as if you are drunk. Yes, your steering will weave from side to side. If you don not have any pillion, problem will decrease slightly. Also, higher speed will decrease the problem slightly.
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Originally posted by REVZ RACING View Post
Just put ur bike on the main stand , catch hold of the rear tyre with ur palm and try moving it sideways.
If u experience some play, then the swingarm bush should be changed.
U ll also experience some instability due to swaying of the tyre while moving in a straight line(especially while on road markers).When everything comes ur way, u r in the wrong way ;)
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Dude,
I agree with you that the service centre guys in some places do not co-operate and act insane, but u must know that BAJAJ has a very good customer care centre maintained by the higher level guys and they would sure fire the insane service centre guys if they find them to be wrong, as their main concern is "customer satisfaction" you can mail them ur issues to [email protected] and they will definitely take this issue forward.
P.s. Dont think that i'm working for Bajaj, it's just my own experience thru this which helped me in solving lot of problems with my 200.
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Originally posted by abhijeet080808 View PostIf you have a pillion, you will feel as if he/she is wiggling his/her butt on the seat. And people seeing you riding will feel as if you are drunk. Yes, your steering will weave from side to side. If you don not have any pillion, problem will decrease slightly. Also, higher speed will decrease the problem slightly.
yes, i do feel it!! but it is at the speeds of 50-60 kmph ( not dared to go beyond ).....the bike sways to either side...also steering weavs....with the pillion it decreases a bit.....after chaaging the tyre & removing wheel OUT, the wobbling has reduded but the swaying is still there.....
@insanebiker - "U ll also experience some instability due to swaying of the tyre while moving in a straight line(especially while on road markers)." ......
i experience this tooo!!!
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has the swingarm on my bike gone??........how much would the replacement cost??........i own CALIBER 115....
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Try this to be sure. Swingarm bush costs around a 100 bucks! Not that costly.Just put ur bike on the main stand , catch hold of the rear tyre with ur palm and try moving it sideways.
If u experience some play, then the swingarm bush should be changed.
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Originally posted by pavanchirmade View Post
He is taking you for a ride.....Try Castrol Bike zone.....Its not awesome...but quite "good"....
Moreover, anything, even a layman sitting by the roadside claiming himself to be a mechanic is at least better than the buggers of bajaj....
They are the worst when it comes to service...
I have been suffering for the past 8 years at least....!
Swing arm bush are not metal....!
Originally posted by REVZ RACING View Postyes, i do feel it!! but it is at the speeds of 50-60 kmph ( not dared to go beyond ).....the bike sways to either side...also steering weavs....with the pillion it decreases a bit.....after chaaging the tyre & removing wheel OUT, the wobbling has reduded but the swaying is still there.....
@insanebiker - "U ll also experience some instability due to swaying of the tyre while moving in a straight line(especially while on road markers)." ......
i experience this tooo!!!.........
has the swingarm on my bike gone??........how much would the replacement cost??........i own CALIBER 115....
REVZ
Swingarm bushes for pulsars would not even cost you 100 bucks...but labour would be something more than 150 Rs. depending upon the city and dacoits...!
As insane biker said, just a little play in your rear tyre would ensure that you need to change your swingarms...!2002 - Pulsar 150 Classic (Still owned)
2005 - Pulsar 150 Dtsi (Still owned)
2006 - Eterno (sold)
2008 - Dio (Owned)
2009 - Pulsar 220 DTSi
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@devil - AFAIK there is no CBZ in mumbai-thane.....and our friend is from dombivli/thane......
also, is it advisable to get swingarm bush replacement done by a local mechanic rather than going to ASSC.....the labor charges will be less.....but only if it would be ok to get it done outside!!!......Comment
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i am sorry man....i just got to discussing about my own bike....sorry!!!....but its true that the service advisor at ASSC is trying to make a fool out of you....dont fall for all this shit!!!!....unless you have a clear mind about the jobs/repairs to be done on the bike, dont nod your head!!!..ITS YOUR BIKE & YOUR MONEY!!!.....one thing....did you go for BAJAJ ASSC or BAJAJ PRO-BIKING Center???.....Originally posted by pavanchirmade View PostComment
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you did right thing.... no decarb needed.......just regular service would do...... and one advice.....avoid pay service from service station......they loot uM3:15Comment
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Guys..wat is a swingarm??? i experience swaying of my Karizma sometimes when i try to go straight.... does this indicate any problem???RIDE FAST, PLAY SAFE !!!Comment
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