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There you go!

Gladiator Manual - Download - 4shared

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Thanks bbsrailfan, but I was looking for a service/workshop manual. Can you please let me know if you have it

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[MENTION=45655]sri__t[/MENTION] I had a pdf with me, will need to dig in my lappy. Will keep you posted.

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[MENTION=45655]sri__t[/MENTION] I have uploaded the service manual, here's the link

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[MENTION=49917]bbsrailfan[/MENTION] I am not able to download the file; seems like access rights is 'Publisher Only'. Can you please let me know how to download it

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Guys, need advise on the best oil for SS 125 which has clocked 7.5k km. I need something which would help smoothen out the gear shifts and improve the overall engine smoothness. The Yamalube 20w40 which the service center uses is absolute crap. I would prefer mineral oil as of now ( it's easy on the pocket )

PS: I know that there is a dedicated thread on xbhp for engine oils but I'd rather hear from SS125 owners about their individual experience about engine oil.

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From my experience, the order of preference goes like this:

Gulf Pride Plus 20W40 >> Shell AX7 >> Motul 3000 (do not recollect correctly, Check for Motul 20W40 oil - it was a mineral oil not synthetic)

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Thanks for the quick reply bro...lemme check the Gulf Pride Plus and see how it works..

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Hi all Gladi owners,
I've been riding my Gladi(SS125-Dec 2012) for past 13 months and 10.5k+ km.s. Very much satisfied till date barring two-three minor issues. I changed the air filter after 8.5k km.s as I had to ride through muddy areas where potholes are filled with water during monsoon. Noticeable performance improvement was there. I have three queries:
1. After how many km.s should I change my tyres? I want to go for a tubeless varient. What should be the ideal size/dimension of tyres and of which brand?
2. Without hampering the battery how can I change my Glady's headlight for a better and stronger one?
3. As SS125 comes with an open chain, after how many km.s should I change the chain sprockets?
And yes, I'm satisfied with the 48-50 kmpl mileage I'm getting. At the time of purchasing the Gladiator(any YAMAHA for that matter), I was fully aware of the mileage I'd be getting. There's no point in comparing a Gladiator with other 125ccs because none of them comes even close to a Gladi in terms of performance.
Thanks in advance!

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1. It depends on the tread. If your tyres are worn, you should replace them. Check MRF Nylogrip (spelling may be wrong). They should have the necessary fit for SS125. It should be an 18 inch diameter. You should stick to the same cross section as stock else the performance and mileage both will take a hit.

2. Someone on the forum mentioned at one time about using osram bulbs. Not sure. Go through the old posts in this thread, you should find something.

3. There is no need to replace the chain set or sprockets if they are not worn. Make sure that the chain and sprockets are clean and lubricated properly using the chain lube (not any other lubricant) at every 1000 Km at least.

50 Kmpl is normal for SS125. Many people get less than that. It depends on your riding style and conditions.

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Thanks for your valuable inputs.

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if anybody has the owners manual in digital than please upload here. I had lost mine.

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Check page 163 of this thread

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thanks before the file was only having publisher wrights

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Hi All,

I have a SS 125, Jul 2013 make. A new biker, I have just crossed 2,500 km on Chennai roads. Had the first fall today. Lucky escape actually. Was riding in a straight road (Guindy over bridge) at around 40 kmph, I think. The SUV which was probably 10 feet ahead of me braked and I braked too, applying both the front and the back brakes, as always. It was normal braking, I guess (if I remember it right - things that happened just before/during the fall are hazy now) but the bike skidded and I hit the road.

Thankfully, the cars and bikes behind me and a MTC bus on the adjacent lane all stopped and I'm still here to share with you all the story A couple of bikers stopped and helped me and the bike to get off the road. Thanks a lot to those bikers, whoever they were! The jean got torn at the right knee, and a couple of bruises on the knee and the foot. The road was a bit wet, probably from water spilled by some tanker. But that is such a normal thing in Chennai roads and I have rode on more wet roads when it was raining.

I'm so confused now of why the bike skid like that. I have braked suddenly once when hitting a stone on the road, and once when on loose gravel/mud by the roadside, both times the bike's front tire skid slightly but i was in almost full control of the bike. Not this time though. Any pointers of what might have happened that caused the skid? And how to avoid such skids in the future? Should I have the bike checked with the service center for anything specific (disc brake alignment etc)? Change tires? Change the way I brake?

Your replies are highly appreciated as this may be of help to other new bikers too.