Re: Bajaj Pulsar 180 (All Versions)

I got my Air filter changed at 5000 km / 3rd service as per the service manual. I follow part change strictly.

I have been drying the air filter washed with water to 0% moisture ( stream of warm air from vaccum cleaner blower {not suction}, keeping it under fan overnight, changing positions regularly for proper drying )and then evenly wet with multi grade engine oil and then used. no problem till now.

i have been getting constant mileage of 40kmpl since day one both before and after this process.

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I follow the method fro your previous post only. for drying i use vaccum cleaner blower and then keep it in fan overnight ( changing the position facing fan )
I am using castrol multi grade engine oil . Rs 140 something for half litre bottle. will upload the pic .
Only thing i did wrong was using more engine oil than required, even on tight squeezing no oil drips but when ASC guy open it for servicing (after few thousand kms) then oil is deposited in the lower part of chamber.

With no effect on mileage.

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my feedback after third / 5000 km service.

Model : UG4

Things done at service:-

Engine oil change from Motul to Bajaj ( to keep the service centre happy on paper, and keep warranty of engine ) , will be changing back to motul
Wheel bearing greasing ( this make my pulsar fly higher and feels like i am driving a brand new bike )
Wheel balancing
Change of air filter
Spray of WD40 in all switch gear ( key hole is smooth again )
cleaned spark plugs and relay connections

My service centre is fairdeal bajaj ( patparganj ) and i am happy with their service as i get my bike serviced in front of my eyes. Though i have not encountered any major problem till now, but i have not seen anybody arguing with service guys for problems in service and all.

Since changing back to bajaj oil, i have noticed warmer engine and loss in engine power. changing to MOTUL no second thoughts in that.

Once i was doing highway driving and i struggle to push my bike at above 100-110 kmph ( 7900 to 8000 rpm ) . opened throttle completely . do i need to push the bike for longer periods to attain rpm closer to redlining ??
Engine oil was motul 5100 ( 15w50 ) at that time and 3.5k+ on ODO
I easily attained 100 but struggled above that.

I thought 180 would have easily attained it.

Re: Bajaj Pulsar 180 (All Versions)

Strange! A healthy 180 easily does at least 120kmph with ease and that too with pillion.

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Re: Bajaj Pulsar 180 (All Versions)

Try revving it beyond 8500 rpm in 3rd and 4th on open stretch of road. Your bike should be neighbouring around 110-115 easy. Than move to 5th and see. Should work.

@ RSM2852: I believe the alloy would be the most expensive bit. If u can work with the same swing arm, try getting a bracket welded for caliper.
You might have to change the braket where master cylinder along with brake liver and foot rest goes. I have this on on the 'to do' list as well. Let us know how it works out, it will help us greatly.

Re: Bajaj Pulsar 180 (All Versions)

Blue print for attaching it is ready buddy, alloy is the most expensive thing here but i will sell my current alloy and some part would come back Will post on xbhp once done. The estimated cost for this mod is 8000INR approax. (P220's rear disc assembly would have been cheaper than the nissin one from R15 just because its a jap )



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Re: Bajaj Pulsar 180 (All Versions)

i was with lady pilllion only. i kept at 100+ for few seconds only. maybe friction due to wheel bearings not greasy enough was hindrance.

Re: Bajaj Pulsar 180 (All Versions)

Foam air filter does not need regular replacement until there is physical damage like a tear . They are perfectly good for service for years and years . Drying in a forced air-stream is not a good idea either - that shall trap dust from the air on the cleaned filter , even before you use it . Best is to sun dry , like hanging on a clothes-line on dry sunny day . Again , use kerosene to remove old oil and dirt first . You can wash it in warm detergent and water after that . Then dry . Engine-oil or 2T is usable , but like you found , it soon drains off the foam - needing frequent air-filter service . Best oil to use is 90 gear-oil . Fuel mileage is not an indicator for properly maintained foam air-filter . Infact if you don't use a filter at all , fuel mileage may improve .

Re: Bajaj Pulsar 180 (All Versions)

Also check the tyre air pressure and chain tension. Even with a worn out chainset i was able to do 117-119kmph easily. Alone I have done 132kph when my ride was stock.

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Re: Bajaj Pulsar 180 (All Versions)

True, I changed mine at 10000kms, doublevthan that's mentioned in manual.

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Re: Bajaj Pulsar 180 (All Versions)

i had completed 8300 kms on my new p180 and i am using motul 5100 15w50 from 5.3k km and the bike was performing well upto 8000km and now after riding for around 30km there is excess heat from the engine ,again i change the oil at 8100km and filled with same motul but the heating problem still exist

anybody please suggest how to solve the problem

Re: Bajaj Pulsar 180 (All Versions)

First place to look for is the AFR and get the carb tuned, residue on spark plug can reveal a lot. Ash/ tan is good. Carbon black deposit among other things could mean too rich AFR. Clean the air filter, get the carb tuned. Ride for 5-10 kms, inspect the spark plug. If still carbon blackish, re tune. The cycle goes on but it should resolve the issue.
[MENTION=61482]RSM2852[/MENTION]. I am eager to see how it pans out. Just wondering though, what are ur plans about the caliper bracket, as it can't be directly welded to the swing arm, since it should be free to move along with the axle when chain is tightened or loosened for adjustment. I have not been able to come up with an easy solution for this. ��

Re: Bajaj Pulsar 180 (All Versions)

This was only reason why I have been using only moto 4 gold 20w50 from 300 km after removing the company oil. Since never changed to any other brand. Till date I am very very much satisfied with the product. Touch wood no issues till date. No over heat, gears are hood smooth I should say very smooth, 0 problems

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Re: Bajaj Pulsar 180 (All Versions)

i changed to bajaj dtsi 20-50 no there is no heating problem i am not satisfied with the performance gear change etc
you mean ELF MOTO 4 GOLD 20W50?

Re: Bajaj Pulsar 180 (All Versions)

You're ultra sensitive at bike servicing. You're overspending/overworking on your bike maintenance.
Why are you doing wheel balancing? Did you hit a giant pothole/accident?

Like any good mechanic will tell you, never fix anything that isn't broken.

All nuts, bolts and screws have definite operational life. It's not like you can open/loose/tighten them infinite times. If you're pulling the bike apart for fixing things that aren't broken, that's rapping.

I have learnt from my experience at bajaj servicing center is, when you tell them to fix one thing, they'll break two more things.


What else did you do at 8100 km?
One of prominent reason of the engine overheating is lean AFR (not rich) that is more air is going in compared to petrol. If this is the case, the spark plug tips will have turned whitish (as opposed to brownish black = normal).

How to fix? Id recommending partial tuning as opposed to outright tuning because you're not likely mess up. Locate AFR screw. Pointed in this image.



Before starting your day, rotate this screw 90 degrees in anticlockwise direction. As you ride throughout the day, see if the overheating has resolved or not. If you still think lots of heat is coming out, then rotate this screw more 90 degrees next day. you may do it a couple of times till you get perfect setting. If this doesn't resolve the problem, revert the changes.

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Yes, Bajaj oil comes with placebo included which should resolve the problem.

Normally, oil doesn't cause engine to overheat, unless of course, you're using a really bad or wrong grade oil. Engine overheating is largely attributed to other factors.

Re: Bajaj Pulsar 180 (All Versions)

Yes, i have been in potholes, and lucky to survive a major one .
Accident 2 times.

Air filter change is not such a big cost, it was my first major service ( 5k km ) after the first one at 500km , so i got the bearing greased and this service interval was told to me in the first service only.

I agree with the quote that never fix anything that isn't broken.

But, regular greasing and a major servicing every 5000 km doesn't seems too much to me.

Re: Bajaj Pulsar 180 (All Versions)

Hello Xbhpian's...!!!

Would like to have get some help and information. I've got a job in Chennai and now I need to bring my bike from Lucknow, U.P. to Chennai. So If anyone could help me out with details regarding the shifting, and the legalities regarding the number....!!! Any help or suggestions would be a great