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    Need help on Pular rear suspension settings.

    Hello guys, I have a query. I have a Pulsar 150 (2008 model). The bike's manual states that the rear suspension is adjustable. What I want to ask is how can you do it. Is it done by 'rotating' the springs by their 'clicks' (or whatever they are called)?
    Does the tool-kit provided contain the necessary tools for adjusting them or do I have to go a mechanic?
    I find that the current suspension settings are too soft. I want to firm them up.
    And are these settings called as Preload settings?

    Please give details.
    Thanks in advance.
    Last edited by AshishTamhane; 03-19-2010, 07:06 PM. Reason: Spelling mistake.
    Tags: preload, pulsar, rear shocks, settings
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    Query Approved.
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    • #3
      Originally posted by AshishTamhane View Post
      Hello guys, I have a query. I have a Pulsar 150 (2008 model). The bike's manual states that the rear suspension is adjustable. What I want to ask is how can you do it. Is it done by 'rotating' the springs by their 'clicks' (or whatever they are called)?
      Does the tool-kit provided contain the necessary tools for adjusting them or do I have to go a mechanic?
      I find that the current suspension settings are too soft. I want to firm them up.
      And are these settings called as Preload settings?
      Please give details.
      Thanks in advance.

      Dear Mate,

      With due respect to your query, I would suggest you and others in general to please do some ground work before coming up with a question.

      The company provides standard tool kit to adjust the suspension. Use it to stiffen the spring tension. if you can read the manual, it will guide you how to stiffen the tension.

      And if you are not able to do it even after reading it, dont mess around with it any further acting to be grease monkey. Go to the nearest mechanic and tell me what you want. He will be glad to do it for you. and dont deprive him of his right to earn his bread and butter.



      Originally posted by Aryan View Post
      Query Approved.
      @ Aryan: I feel like giving you an infraction for approving queries like this.
      Its not about the BHP or the CC, its about one common religion called Biking!!!

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      • #4
        Ashish,
        The rear shocks on a Pulsar is 5 step adjustable.

        Just above the swing arm, on the shock, you can see the 5 adjustable steps.
        you have to use the tool provided in ur tool kit to turn it to any of the desired levels. (dont worry, you'll figure out the right tool)

        I would suggest level three to the max. Not more than that.

        And as DCS said: you would've definitely found it on ur user manual.
        Last edited by Coplay@180; 03-12-2010, 07:13 PM. Reason: more info
        Never Argue with an Idiot !!!
        He will bring you down to his level and beat you with his experience.

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        • #5
          Thanks Guys for helping me out.

          First of all, thanks to Aryan for approving my query.
          Secondly, thanks to DCS and Coplay@180 for helping me out, it was really helpful.

          I would like to mention a small thing. I did a double check on the bike's manual as the senior members said but oddly, there is no information regarding adjusting the rear suspension.
          I am baffled.

          Anyway, thanks guys.
          Cheers.

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          • #6
            I have a P180 UG3 and i can assure you there is no info about adjusting the shocks in the Owner's Manual. And I am familiar with my toolkit, i don't think there is a tool that can be used for this purpose. I have no interest in adjusting my shocks. Was just high-lighting the original poster's plight. The instructions are there however, on page 23 of the Service manual, but that doesn't describe the tool either. I hope the 150 & 180 have a similar shock setup.

            Service M: http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/pit-stop...df-format.html

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            • #7
              Do the owners get the Service Manual?

              Thanks Ayson for replying because I thought that I was provided with an incomplete owner's manual.
              I got the Service manual through the link that you provided. What I want to ask you is do the owners get this manual in booklet form because I have not received any such book.

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              • #8
                The info in the manual may or may not be complete. But the tool itself is not provided in some cases.

                I got it with my 200, my friend with a 180 UG4 did not.
                Attaching an image of what the tool looks like. Note that it is just a flat metal piece and not high-quality like you see here. The basic shape is the same.

                And yes, it is a preload-adjustment tool.
                Last edited by tanay; 03-13-2010, 03:41 PM.
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                • #9
                  Originally posted by AshishTamhane View Post
                  Thanks Ayson for replying because I thought that I was provided with an incomplete owner's manual.
                  I got the Service manual through the link that you provided. What I want to ask you is do the owners get this manual in booklet form because I have not received any such book.

                  As far as i know, the Service Manual is provided by Bajaj only to Authorised Service Centers. It is not given to the owner.

                  And the owners manual too has different versions for the same version of the bike. I mean, i have seen other P180 UG3 with a owner's manual different to mine.

                  @tanay Thank you for that picture, it will a lot help to identify or buy the tool.
                  Last edited by Ayson; 03-13-2010, 03:46 PM.

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                  • #10
                    Sorry Folks. I dint know that some ppl got the TOOL and some dint. Well, I got it when I bought my P180 UG-III. Its quite similar to the pics posted here.
                    Never Argue with an Idiot !!!
                    He will bring you down to his level and beat you with his experience.

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                    • #11
                      Ya..some ppl have it and some dont.
                      I think since 2009 or mid 2008 they have stopped providing manuals for the bike. And the tool kit is rather small...in no way can it fit the tool mentioned above.
                      Looks like a trip to the mechanic is unavoidable!

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                      • #12
                        can this be used for the 220 too ? to make the rear suspention softer ???

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                        • #13
                          @Huzee : definitely it can be used wid 220 as well..
                          ride fast but ride safe.. CHEERS!!!

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