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    hello folks...
    im budging in here with this query as my posts couldn't garner enough attention in the "what bike" section.. fair enough ill start with a lil recap

    recap-->> Got sick of my 6 year honda dio's fuel economy .. "wifey" is acting a lil pricey with regular fuel bunk trips.. no doubt it had been a useful ride carrying almost anything across any terrain or incline but being a loosely maintained gearless we had to get a good supplement bike sooner or later

    the main purpose was to gift my kiddo brother a good decent package with easy on the pocket fuel average packs a punch with looks..

    we started out search with the "twister" offering a good bang for the buck with space age looks and engine refinement moved on to a bit of "jiving" bt left with a sour taste as it hardly felt like a bike and worse than plan jain looks my brother would have kicked the bike into river gomti

    so "twister" was chosen cheque book drawn out of the car glove box but then the eureka moment hit me .. nd m glad it did.

    a black pulsar 135 had zipped past across the road as we were oogling ona blue cb .. and that was it!!! a short zippy test ride and the biking heritage kicked in .. dad who has been a proud owner of java's in his 20's thought the cb looked "halki" and "plastic" and even though he preferred the old school pulsar's all black looks for his young son the red 135 seemed a better choice with its nimble movements and price worthy looks a complete vfm

    so few days back i drove back home with a red devilish pulsar with my brother grinning from ear to ear obviously stupefied with what he was resting his bum on..

    now back to planet earth... have driven 200 kms .. have been noting a decent fuel economy .. lovely torque and a nice 0-60 feel a far cry from the dio .. obviously have been trying to keep our wrists in control until the run in period gets over

    now the query session
    1. ive been keeping this steed under 4000 rpm whereabouts with occasional bursts of 60 0r 65 as i heard it helps in better sealing of the engine if seniors [pro bikers] would advice against it im all ears.. i want this bike to serve me long and faithfully so will follow run in guidelines religiously
    2. visual mods-- im never to satisfied until i get the aestehtics right .. the bike looks a scorcher from side on with the tail giving a punch but .. i plan to remove the saree guard and the tire hugger if people confirm with it.. ive been advised against it cos the back sid emight look skinny all thoughts welcomed.. besides a red tape around the inner circumference i was planning on spray painting the engine black a black and red combo adds to the visual appeal IMO.. again if this idea doesnt confirm with sound logic im game.. ill end this query with an appeal of any advice on easy on the pocket visual mods which i can implement without making the bike look garish are eagerly awaited
    3. since there is no "what helmet' section i m pitching it here.. as i stated earlier elsewhere im a big fan of moto cross type helmets.. besides being a sucker for a cool stickering job.. colours that i would like would be red with yellow stickering.. white with red stickering.. or a matt black finish.. since im a noob with such knowhow .. i was thinking if members here could guide me to a particular brand .. which is easy on the pocket ..members from lucknow if you know of a decent value for money shop from lalbagh area please do comment


    thats it im done with all the noob questions

    thanking you in advance

    wilco

    still. keeping the blue side up

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    Query Moved and Approved.
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    • #3
      Nice bike chosen, I used this bike over the weekend for almost 150kms.. Its of my friend's and i must say i'm pretty impressed. The low end torque and pick up of it is almost like shine (which has the strongest bottom torque in its class) and as we cross the 5k rpm, it behaves as good as a 150cc. The power delivery is very good.
      First thing i would advice is to Get rid of the rear tyre hugger, It looks pathetic.
      Congrats on the new ride..
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      • #4
        oye yaar...dont sticker the bike...the bike looks pretty neat like that....bachpan ki adat gayi nahi kya...books pe sticker chipkane ki..

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        • #5
          Originally posted by wilco View Post
          hello folks...
          im budging in here with this query as my posts couldn't garner enough attention in the "what bike" section.. fair enough ill start with a lil recap

          recap-->> Got sick of my 6 year honda dio's fuel economy .. "wifey" is acting a lil pricey with regular fuel bunk trips.. no doubt it had been a useful ride carrying almost anything across any terrain or incline but being a loosely maintained gearless we had to get a good supplement bike sooner or later

          the main purpose was to gift my kiddo brother a good decent package with easy on the pocket fuel average packs a punch with looks..

          we started out search with the "twister" offering a good bang for the buck with space age looks and engine refinement moved on to a bit of "jiving" bt left with a sour taste as it hardly felt like a bike and worse than plan jain looks my brother would have kicked the bike into river gomti

          so "twister" was chosen cheque book drawn out of the car glove box but then the eureka moment hit me .. nd m glad it did.

          a black pulsar 135 had zipped past across the road as we were oogling ona blue cb .. and that was it!!! a short zippy test ride and the biking heritage kicked in .. dad who has been a proud owner of java's in his 20's thought the cb looked "halki" and "plastic" and even though he preferred the old school pulsar's all black looks for his young son the red 135 seemed a better choice with its nimble movements and price worthy looks a complete vfm

          so few days back i drove back home with a red devilish pulsar with my brother grinning from ear to ear obviously stupefied with what he was resting his bum on..

          now back to planet earth... have driven 200 kms .. have been noting a decent fuel economy .. lovely torque and a nice 0-60 feel a far cry from the dio .. obviously have been trying to keep our wrists in control until the run in period gets over

          now the query session
          1. ive been keeping this steed under 4000 rpm whereabouts with occasional bursts of 60 0r 65 as i heard it helps in better sealing of the engine if seniors [pro bikers] would advice against it im all ears.. i want this bike to serve me long and faithfully so will follow run in guidelines religiously
          2. visual mods-- im never to satisfied until i get the aestehtics right .. the bike looks a scorcher from side on with the tail giving a punch but .. i plan to remove the saree guard and the tire hugger if people confirm with it.. ive been advised against it cos the back sid emight look skinny all thoughts welcomed.. besides a red tape around the inner circumference i was planning on spray painting the engine black a black and red combo adds to the visual appeal IMO.. again if this idea doesnt confirm with sound logic im game.. ill end this query with an appeal of any advice on easy on the pocket visual mods which i can implement without making the bike look garish are eagerly awaited
          3. since there is no "what helmet' section i m pitching it here.. as i stated earlier elsewhere im a big fan of moto cross type helmets.. besides being a sucker for a cool stickering job.. colours that i would like would be red with yellow stickering.. white with red stickering.. or a matt black finish.. since im a noob with such knowhow .. i was thinking if members here could guide me to a particular brand .. which is easy on the pocket ..members from lucknow if you know of a decent value for money shop from lalbagh area please do comment


          thats it im done with all the noob questions

          thanking you in advance

          wilco

          still. keeping the blue side up

          cheers


          Hey man...ul see what actually Pulsar 135 is all about after an odd one n half or two years,when ul lack its power n all its parts will feel like coming out from their fittings!! its jz a slight modified version of the XCD 135 Dts-si...NOM

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          • #6
            Originally posted by Ronits View Post
            Hey man...ul see what actually Pulsar 135 is all about after an odd one n half or two years,when ul lack its power n all its parts will feel like coming out from their fittings!! its jz a slight modified version of the XCD 135 Dts-si...NOM
            what a comment! how did you know that? Any experience?

            Originally posted by wilco View Post
            hello folks...
            im budging in here with this query as my posts couldn't garner enough attention in the "what bike" section.. fair enough ill start with a lil recap

            recap-->> Got sick of my 6 year honda dio's fuel economy .. "wifey" is acting a lil pricey with regular fuel bunk trips.. no doubt it had been a useful ride carrying almost anything across any terrain or incline but being a loosely maintained gearless we had to get a good supplement bike sooner or later

            the main purpose was to gift my kiddo brother a good decent package with easy on the pocket fuel average packs a punch with looks..

            we started out search with the "twister" offering a good bang for the buck with space age looks and engine refinement moved on to a bit of "jiving" bt left with a sour taste as it hardly felt like a bike and worse than plan jain looks my brother would have kicked the bike into river gomti

            so "twister" was chosen cheque book drawn out of the car glove box but then the eureka moment hit me .. nd m glad it did.

            a black pulsar 135 had zipped past across the road as we were oogling ona blue cb .. and that was it!!! a short zippy test ride and the biking heritage kicked in .. dad who has been a proud owner of java's in his 20's thought the cb looked "halki" and "plastic" and even though he preferred the old school pulsar's all black looks for his young son the red 135 seemed a better choice with its nimble movements and price worthy looks a complete vfm

            so few days back i drove back home with a red devilish pulsar with my brother grinning from ear to ear obviously stupefied with what he was resting his bum on..

            now back to planet earth... have driven 200 kms .. have been noting a decent fuel economy .. lovely torque and a nice 0-60 feel a far cry from the dio .. obviously have been trying to keep our wrists in control until the run in period gets over

            now the query session
            1. ive been keeping this steed under 4000 rpm whereabouts with occasional bursts of 60 0r 65 as i heard it helps in better sealing of the engine if seniors [pro bikers] would advice against it im all ears.. i want this bike to serve me long and faithfully so will follow run in guidelines religiously
            2. visual mods-- im never to satisfied until i get the aestehtics right .. the bike looks a scorcher from side on with the tail giving a punch but .. i plan to remove the saree guard and the tire hugger if people confirm with it.. ive been advised against it cos the back sid emight look skinny all thoughts welcomed.. besides a red tape around the inner circumference i was planning on spray painting the engine black a black and red combo adds to the visual appeal IMO.. again if this idea doesnt confirm with sound logic im game.. ill end this query with an appeal of any advice on easy on the pocket visual mods which i can implement without making the bike look garish are eagerly awaited
            3. since there is no "what helmet' section i m pitching it here.. as i stated earlier elsewhere im a big fan of moto cross type helmets.. besides being a sucker for a cool stickering job.. colours that i would like would be red with yellow stickering.. white with red stickering.. or a matt black finish.. since im a noob with such knowhow .. i was thinking if members here could guide me to a particular brand .. which is easy on the pocket ..members from lucknow if you know of a decent value for money shop from lalbagh area please do comment


            thats it im done with all the noob questions

            thanking you in advance

            wilco

            still. keeping the blue side up

            cheers
            sir there is a thread in 'universal thread' section where all discussion regarding helmets are happening, have a look at it. Regarding other query, imho its up to you. If you feel like removing the saree guard and hugger then go ahead. Same thing regarding painting as well. When i was painting my zma's alloys with read colour many of my friends were againest it. but i never listen to them. I believe, its up to the rider. find a decent painter and get it done as per your wish.
            Best of luck.
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            • #7
              Originally posted by Ronits View Post
              Hey man...ul see what actually Pulsar 135 is all about after an odd one n half or two years,when ul lack its power n all its parts will feel like coming out from their fittings!! its jz a slight modified version of the XCD 135 Dts-si...NOM
              And you are confident about that? May I ask why the hell?


              @Wilco: Gold alloys go good with black bikes. Think about this. Get a HID for the extra bling.
              Last edited by pavanchirmade; 02-01-2011, 08:25 PM.

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              • #8
                Originally posted by Ronits View Post
                Hey man...ul see what actually Pulsar 135 is all about after an odd one n half or two years,when ul lack its power n all its parts will feel like coming out from their fittings!! its jz a slight modified version of the XCD 135 Dts-si...NOM
                You dont quite seem to have much knowledge about bikes my dear friend.
                So if you cant suggest him,what he is asking for,please dont comment crap here.
                Would be better if you write your own experience.

                @wilco...The bike looks absolutly stunning,as it is....please dont change anything.just get a HID and remove the rear hugger.but you will need it in rain.may be when rain comes,some better replacement would have come out (may b from the scooped new R15 rear tyre hugger).
                And as Pavanchirmade said,golden alloys and golden forks looks great....
                Last edited by sambit; 02-02-2011, 01:05 AM.
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                • #9
                  buddy...we both seem to have the same taste and liking !

                  now thats me and my bike on our last xBhp Ducati Ride...

                  thats my old MPA Motocross helmet,i got rid of the rear tyre hugger as soon as the monsoon was over...



                  even im a sucker for motocross helmets and got this STUDDS motocross which i badly wanted..



                  P.S. : Will post pics of some modifications done to this bike as soon as i find time..
                  Last edited by nin; 02-02-2011, 04:35 PM.
                  A very good and safe biker not only because he can pop up either of the wheels,scrape his knees on a corner or go fast and make it look stylish but because he very well knows his limits and capabilities and has the patience to learn about others and ride safe ! :)

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                  My Saddlesore Log : The 1st Saddlesore in India on a 135cc

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by sambit View Post
                    You dont quite seem to have much knowledge about bikes my dear friend.
                    So if you cant suggest him,what he is asking for,please dont comment crap here.
                    Would be better if you write your own experience.
                    No mate, this won't help him. he told to expect more comments like this in the ownership thread of P135.

                    @TS, I'm also willing to remove the rear tyre hugger just after the monsoon dude.

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                    • #11
                      @wilco..till then you can have a look at this page...

                      i have previously posted some images of the mods....

                      http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/motorcyc...ar-135-ls.html
                      A very good and safe biker not only because he can pop up either of the wheels,scrape his knees on a corner or go fast and make it look stylish but because he very well knows his limits and capabilities and has the patience to learn about others and ride safe ! :)

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                      My Saddlesore Log : The 1st Saddlesore in India on a 135cc

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by Lightsportz View Post
                        No mate, this won't help him. he told to expect more comments like this in the ownership thread of P135.
                        Thanks for the info,mate.I will try to avoid any further arguements with him..
                        HH Dawn - TVS Star City - Yamaha Gladiator - TVS RTR 180 - Honda CBR 250R - Yamaha R3

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                        • #13
                          here...the best mod i came across till date

                          A very good and safe biker not only because he can pop up either of the wheels,scrape his knees on a corner or go fast and make it look stylish but because he very well knows his limits and capabilities and has the patience to learn about others and ride safe ! :)

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                          My Saddlesore Log : The 1st Saddlesore in India on a 135cc

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                          • #14
                            in case you think it was just a photoshop job...here is one more..

                            A very good and safe biker not only because he can pop up either of the wheels,scrape his knees on a corner or go fast and make it look stylish but because he very well knows his limits and capabilities and has the patience to learn about others and ride safe ! :)

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                            My Saddlesore Log : The 1st Saddlesore in India on a 135cc

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                            • #15
                              Pic Courtesy: morukai.blogspot.com



                              Its being used by the police in Jakarta,Indonesia !!
                              A very good and safe biker not only because he can pop up either of the wheels,scrape his knees on a corner or go fast and make it look stylish but because he very well knows his limits and capabilities and has the patience to learn about others and ride safe ! :)

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                              My Saddlesore Log : The 1st Saddlesore in India on a 135cc

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