Re: Bajaj Pulsar 180 (All Versions)

i do not own a pulsar now, but yes on my bikes some stuff i do myself otherwise mostly it's the mechs garage where i get my hands dirty as well. lack of space n tools to work on my bike at home. as for the carb, normally cleaning it once a year is sufficient, unless you use bad fuel or you leave the bike unused for long periods which causes the petrol to go bad and create brown layer on the insides of the carb which would result in leaks,starting troubles etc.
Make sure you clean out the fuel petcock every service and have a fuel filter inline to minimize other gunk like rust etc getting in to the carb. Prevention is always better than cure!

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google or search this forum.. a workshop manual is available for download for the pulsar. and the clearance would be mentioned in the owners manual too i think.
to do a valve adjustment
1. the engine must be cold and not warm/hot.
2. you should find the TDC (top dead center) on the compression stroke. i.e. both valves will be in closed position and you will have a little play on the rocker arms. you might need to turn the engine another rotation to line up the markings (the first time it lines up, it might not be the tdc on compression stroke)
3. refer manual and get the tdc as mentioned in step 2
4. make adjustments to the specified clearance. a little on the loser side is better than too tight of a clearance.

lastly do some reading and watch some videos or maybe a observe a mechanic do it, most hardly use a feeler guage though, but you should get an idea of the procedure.

here i found something that might help you: this is essentially similar to a zma engine and the procedure applies to almost all motorcycles.

Re: Bajaj Pulsar 180 (All Versions)

Hello everyone.. Is there any tappet adjustment diy for pulsar 180/220? Everytime I try it, the crank is not centred. The valves seem loose initially but after 0.5/1.0mm adjustment, the tappet becomes worse. Any idea as to where I'm getting this wrong?

Re: Bajaj Pulsar 180 (All Versions)

I guess you got me wrong,,I take care things like washing and also can take service once in a month ,,but not once in every two weeks,,, regularly services which are put up in the manual will be definitely done by me on time ..
,,/kindly refrain Dazzler out of topic ,,,

Re: Bajaj Pulsar 180 (All Versions)

Considering the highlighted factor any vehicle wont last for 5 - 7 years! The latest Pulsars too cant withstand your punishment.

30kms/day - 900kms/month - You should at least get it water washed and the chain lubed every month. The bike must be serviced as per the advise of the manufacturer at least for the first year.

Speaking of Honda Dazzler, My friend has one and i used to ride that quite frequently earlier. We have had no issues with regards to any of the things you said. The engine was not as smooth as the Unicorn that was the only thing we used to yell about. Wobbling issue might have been cuz of the wheel rubbers or alignment of the wheel or a bent alloy. No control? what do you mean by that?

Handling - Yamaha FZ & Suzuki Gixxer are the best!
Road grip - I hope you are not looking for any 100cc commuters to be worried about light front end, all these bikes of 150cc & above dont have any major issue with road grip unless they run on bad tyres like TVS tyres.
Comfort - It is upto you. Few suggestions are Pulsar AS200, FZ, Gixxer.

Re: Bajaj Pulsar 180 (All Versions)

Bangalore city ride,,
My driving speed is between 30-60kmph
Am lean and weigh just above 65kg's.
Daily travel around 30-35km,,
Am 25 years old and height just above 6
My main requirements: handling, comfort,road grip,,durability as I won't be able to take bike service every now and then ,,,,should last 5-7 years atleast,
Previously had Honda Dazzler- Sold it as it had very bad suspension ,no comfort,wobbling issue, no control ,,,

Re: Bajaj Pulsar 180 (All Versions)

I would rather say go with the latest gen pulsars.like AS or RS.
180 is an old age technology now and after 3-4 years it might become obsolete.

Re: Bajaj Pulsar 180 (All Versions)

It depends.. Tell us about your usage so that we can help you with your decision.

Re: Bajaj Pulsar 180 (All Versions)

Hi everyone,, am planning to purchase 180 in Jan 2016,, does this bike still have same charishma as it had earlier ,,,also am worried about its non availability of kick start,,,
Will need at least for 6-8 years...is ir wise decision to purchase now ???

Re: Bajaj Pulsar 180 (All Versions)

Proper tools were used. It was bajaj's fault that they had extra tightened it. Irony is that it's was when I discovered the penetration liquids.

BTW do you do servicings yourself or get it done from outside?

Re: Bajaj Pulsar 180 (All Versions)

If proper tools and techniques are used then opening the carb shouldn't be a problem.
That being said, I leave it up to you on how you want to go about servicing the carb.

Re: Bajaj Pulsar 180 (All Versions)

Guys do we have any radial tube tyres 100/90-18 & 120/80-18 for the 180 classic?

If nothing available I'm Thinking to go with the ceat vertigo 120/80-18 for the rear. suggestions will be helpful.

Re: Bajaj Pulsar 180 (All Versions)

I use Rin washing powder with warm water to clean carb. Classic P180 has a swingarm shorter than the UG 4.5 by about 4.8 CM and has 18" wheels, so installing shocks from newer Pulsars would require modification.

Re: Bajaj Pulsar 180 (All Versions)

Because last time I tried to open it, one screw slipped. I don't think carb is made to open and close unlimited times. Plus it's too much hectic to take off everything just to reach the carb. I have been using this spray since last 2 years, 20k km. I spray every servicing. Results are excellent and exactly same like when I opened the carb the first time.

Re: Bajaj Pulsar 180 (All Versions)

why would you use wd40 on the carb.
if you want to clean out the carb, then have it opened up and spray the carb cleaner inside and thru all nooks n crannies in the carb including the jets (make sure you dont get carb cleaner on the rubber gaskets and the plastic float)
even simply opening the carb and cleaning it out with a brush and some petrol would suffice. that's how i've always had my carbs cleaned out.

the stuff that is usually sprayed via the airbox is usually for throttle body's (on the Fi vehicles) to clean the butterfly valve without removing the tb out of the vehicle. A carb is very different from a TB.

Re: Bajaj Pulsar 180 (All Versions)

I know it's penetrating fluid. But it works absolutely fine for carb too. secondly, if you are getting the carb spray, you don't open carb and spray on the jets. You are supposed to spray from air box.

No idea. better you ask a suspension specialist.