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**Sandeep Patnala** · 03-19-2013, 11:17 PM

I have been using 2008 made Gladiator RS since June 2009. Since 1 year i have been riding my Gladiator really hard and i felt it good as it responds very well at higher rpm too.

I do shift gears between 7-8rpm. Except 1st gear which gear which i shift it at 6k rpm, rest all gears i shift between 7-8k rpm .
and i use Servo Advance AX7 10w-40 engine oil and all my bike parts are stock, and i get mileage of around 43kmpl.

**kumarbiker** · 03-26-2013, 09:28 PM

I have Yamaha ss 125. In service manual the tire pressure is
Front tire = 25
Rear tire= 36

When I checked with mechanic he said to keep,
Front tire= 30
Rear tire=40

Guys can you please tell me what is the correct tire pressure to maintain in my bike?

**rvbhute** · 03-27-2013, 02:02 PM

Originally posted by kumarbiker View Post

I have Yamaha ss 125. In service manual the tire pressure is
Front tire = 25
Rear tire= 36

This is correct if load is above 90Kg. I believe that below load of 90Kg, rear tyre pressure is 28psi. Front tyre remains at 25psi. Do not over-inflate your tyre beyond 25 (front) or 36(rear).

**bbsrailfan** · 03-27-2013, 02:19 PM

Originally posted by kumarbiker View Post

I have Yamaha ss 125. In service manual the tire pressure is
Front tire = 25
Rear tire= 36

When I checked with mechanic he said to keep,
Front tire= 30
Rear tire=40

Guys can you please tell me what is the correct tire pressure to maintain in my bike?

If you are using stock tyres, its always wise to stick to the company recommended pressures. You can go 1-2 psi higher to compensate for air loss, but 5 psi difference is too high and should be avoided

**cmahajan** · 04-07-2013, 11:46 AM

I'm looking for good service centers for SS125 in Hyderabad. Anyone ?

I have been going to Pearl Yamaha in Kondapur and they suck. So I wanna try some other.

**Sandeep Patnala** · 04-12-2013, 07:54 PM

Y dont u try going to the Yamaha showroom near Ranigunj. They do better servicing than others.

But starting from last few months i have been servicing my Gladiator RS to my self and i felt a lot satisfied :P

**Sandeep Patnala** · 04-14-2013, 01:59 PM

Installed NGK Irridium Spark Plug in my Gladiator RS. Its working really awesome, especially at high rpm.

**bbsrailfan** · 04-15-2013, 11:10 AM

Originally posted by Sandeep Patnala View Post

Installed NGK Irridium Spark Plug in my Gladiator RS. Its working really awesome, especially at high rpm.

I did shell out the 500-odd bucks for an NGK iridium last year, but didn't notice any performance gain.

**Sandeep Patnala** · 04-15-2013, 10:00 PM

Originally posted by bbsrailfan View Post

I did shell out the 500-odd bucks for an NGK iridium last year, but didn't notice any performance gain.

Oh i have shelled out NGK Irridium for 520rupees. Am experiencing a lot of change in its power delivery especially at higher rpm ( above 6k ). Before i used to get a lot of grunt sound if i rev it till 8k rpm in 2nd,3rd,4th gears but now engine feels a lot smoother even at 8k rev in 2,3,4th gears..

If you still got ur Gladi RS check it out.

**bbsrailfan** · 04-16-2013, 12:44 PM

Originally posted by Sandeep Patnala View Post

Oh i have shelled out NGK Irridium for 520rupees. Am experiencing a lot of change in its power delivery especially at higher rpm ( above 6k ). Before i used to get a lot of grunt sound if i rev it till 8k rpm in 2nd,3rd,4th gears but now engine feels a lot smoother even at 8k rev in 2,3,4th gears..

If you still got ur Gladi RS check it out.

Thats great to know...maybe I didn't feel the performance gain due to the heavier Monster tyres.
Haven't got the Gladi with me anymore...sold her in Jan to fulfil my CBR dreams...but boy...she was damn good, I still miss her!

**Sandeep Patnala** · 04-18-2013, 12:12 PM

Originally posted by bbsrailfan View Post

Thats great to know...maybe I didn't feel the performance gain due to the heavier Monster tyres.
Haven't got the Gladi with me anymore...sold her in Jan to fulfil my CBR dreams...but boy...she was damn good, I still miss her!

Oh, even am planning for CBR 250R ( 2013 model which is yet to be launched ) but i don't want to sell my Glady :P

by the way for much much did u sold ur Gladiator RS for ??

**bbsrailfan** · 04-18-2013, 01:41 PM

Originally posted by Sandeep Patnala View Post

Oh, even am planning for CBR 250R ( 2013 model which is yet to be launched ) but i don't want to sell my Glady :P

by the way for much much did u sold ur Gladiator RS for ??

All the best Sandeep for the CBR...I sold my Gladi for 30K, but yes, I do miss it at times...especially when I want something like a light easyrider and when I travel to places where I can't take the CBR (crowded markets, veggie shopping, places where parking the CBR is potentially unsafe)

**Sandeep Patnala** · 04-18-2013, 10:49 PM

Originally posted by bbsrailfan View Post

All the best Sandeep for the CBR...I sold my Gladi for 30K, but yes, I do miss it at times...especially when I want something like a light easyrider and when I travel to places where I can't take the CBR (crowded markets, veggie shopping, places where parking the CBR is potentially unsafe)

So what is the mileage that you are getting on ur CBR 250R !! is ur bike ABS or STD ?

Mileage that you are getting when u rev it hard and cruise at 120kmph or above
and the mileage when u cruise @ 100kmph
and when cruising < 100kmph.... and what do u think about DUKE390 !! i read some reviews so far people are saying that it can do 100kmph @5k rpm in 6th gear and 120kmph @ 6500rpm in 6th gear. How about a CBR 250R !!

**bbsrailfan** · 04-19-2013, 11:18 AM

Sandeep, I will try to answer all your questions...

Originally posted by Sandeep Patnala View Post

So what is the mileage that you are getting on ur CBR 250R !! is ur bike ABS or STD ?

City: 28 to 29kmpl, highways 32 to 35 kmpl. I have the ABS model.

Originally posted by Sandeep Patnala View Post

Mileage that you are getting when u rev it hard and cruise at 120kmph or above
and the mileage when u cruise @ 100kmph
and when cruising < 100kmph...

Relaxed cruising (80-100kmph) returns a consistent 34-36kpl. If I push it to 115-120, FE does drop a bit..maybe 2-3 kpl, not much. Haven't tested FE beyond 130kph, coz i never got any chance to exceed 130+ speed for more than 1-2 minutes max. Top speed clocked till date - 138kph with still juice left for more.

Originally posted by Sandeep Patnala View Post

and what do u think about DUKE390 !! i read some reviews so far people are saying that it can do 100kmph @5k rpm in 6th gear and 120kmph @ 6500rpm in 6th gear. How about a CBR 250R !!

CBR on 6th gear:
4000RPM: 65 kph
5000RPM: 80 kph
6100RPM: 100 kph
7200RPM: 120 kph

I am not really a fan of streetfighters. I'd rather wait for CBR500

Generally speaking, the 390 is an amazing machine and it's not surprising that D390 can do 100 kph at 5000 rpm. But the windblast would be too strong to enjoy the ride and your helmet (and neck) would be tossed around by the turbulence. I have encountered very bad windblasts on the CBR at 110+ on wide open roads.
Again, keeping in view the streetfighter stance, the Duke is too light for it's power output - which makes it unstable at high speeds, and most newbies would chicken out at 110-120.

**Sandeep Patnala** · 04-19-2013, 03:53 PM

Originally posted by bbsrailfan View Post

Sandeep, I will try to answer all your questions...

City: 28 to 29kmpl, highways 32 to 35 kmpl. I have the ABS model.

Relaxed cruising (80-100kmph) returns a consistent 34-36kpl. If I push it to 115-120, FE does drop a bit..maybe 2-3 kpl, not much. Haven't tested FE beyond 130kph, coz i never got any chance to exceed 130+ speed for more than 1-2 minutes max. Top speed clocked till date - 138kph with still juice left for more.

CBR on 6th gear:
4000RPM: 65 kph
5000RPM: 80 kph
6100RPM: 100 kph
7200RPM: 120 kph

I am not really a fan of streetfighters. I'd rather wait for CBR500

Generally speaking, the 390 is an amazing machine and it's not surprising that D390 can do 100 kph at 5000 rpm. But the windblast would be too strong to enjoy the ride and your helmet (and neck) would be tossed around by the turbulence. I have encountered very bad windblasts on the CBR at 110+ on wide open roads.
Again, keeping in view the streetfighter stance, the Duke is too light for it's power output - which makes it unstable at high speeds, and most newbies would chicken out at 110-120.

Thanks for answering all my questions dude

..... Well even not a fan of street fighters. Coz on highways we ll get stressed a lot by the windblast while doing long rides. I feel CBR would be very stable at such speeds and we can escape from wind blast if we can bend down a bit and hide behind the windscreen .

doing 100kmph at 6100rpm is also very good na . we can get good fuel efficiency

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