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

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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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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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There you go!

Gladiator Manual - Download - 4shared

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Can somebody please share Service Manual for gladiator? The link which was posted earlier in this thread is not working.

Thanks in advance

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Guys help will be appreciated :thumbup:

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Hello Guys!!!

I have a 2009 Gladiator SS and I have done 65000+ Kms on it and for sometime now my gladi is actually showing the strain on its engine, gear box, shocks etc.
Very soon I will be getting it serviced and I just want to have a checklist of all additional works, like a possible list of spares to be replaced ( Spark Plugs etc) and
how can I in general push it towards a 1L Kms on the ODO without having to feel its time for me to sell it ( I really dont want to sell it ).

Also a couple of things:
1) I have been using Michelin Street Sirac for about 700 Kms and its doing a good job, but my issue is that the stock MRFs that Yamaha gives isn't 100/90 at the rear.
So If I have to change my tires in about 10K Kms then can I continue with another set of Michelins which are doing a fine job or do I need to revert back to the MRFs ?
With Michelins I have good feeling in the street, I usually brake late and hard so I depend a lot of my tires...even in rain its been really good...so a little hesitant to switch to MRFs
with which I practically suffered in the beginning. Please give me an insight into how this bigger Michelin rear tire can affect, and by that I dont mean Mileage, its not my concern.
I am happy with 40kmpl Im getting now...just want to know if it can affect the swing arm positioning and all.

2) I have a K&N RC-1060 Universal Air-filter. I am facing a dilemma here. I want to use it and give it a go, but uptill now I am perfectly happy with the stock air-filters from Yamaha.
I know a bit of stuff with the Up-jetting and all. Just wanted to know if anybody here has tried K&N before and if they can kindly give their thoughts it'll be useful.
And I'm Hoping if somebody can tell me stock jet size in gladi and what is the recommended jet size for up-jetting.

Cheers Guys!!!

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@ bbsrailfan :- the nosie is very harsh in listening, although mechanic of YFS says no need to change the crankshaft ( along with bearing) he is not sure that the noise orgin is what ?

i asked him to check the tappet clerance but it is okay ..... ( i have gone through the same issue of tappet clerance which is rectified by a very experienced mechanic in indore)

but this noise is not like that ..... lets see how else has ever had the same issue... the bike is butter smooth but this problem is worrying me....

is there anyone who can guide for the issue.....

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Sudhansu...Exactly what kind of sound are you getting? I had a similar issue with my gladi last year...racked my brains and visited some 5-6 mechanics but so solution...finally one guy suspected a valve clearance issue and adjusted the valves...it ran fine after that. Maybe you could try the same.

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Hello Gladiators ....

I am a proud owener of yamaha gladiator type SS for last 3 years & have clocked 32000 km so for as per the ODO, i am haing a problem with my bike that for last 8-10 days i am able to distibguish a differet sound coming from engine while starting the bike .... the noise is very high from rpm upto 1000-2000 ,after that it subsides.... (as you ride on the bike u become the part of the system hence could not listen that noise)... cold engine make louder noise ( that special noise , originated by engine ) .... i got it checked at YFS, pune the mechanic has checked clutch plate , starter clutch , etc, the engine is not opened till yet , the supervisor says its the bearing of the crankshaft that is making the noise ( booonnnn ...... booonnnnn ..... ) .....the total estimate of the work is around 8000INR, which is too high ...

so just to investigate & cross check the actual issue i got it checked with another yamaha dealer here in pune , he said that he has attened the sam issue for 2-3 yamaha gladiator bike with the same problem......& nothing is fault with ht eengine crankshaft bearing... the problem is actually the magnetic coil which charges the battery.... he said he will rectify the problem completly ....... the estimate of the work would be around 3000INR.

i do not know that any of them will actually get over the issue or not .... ????

hence i want to know that if any gladdy owner had the same experience .... or i am the only one ...... to whom should i believe..... in this case

please drop a mail to contact me on "[email protected] or reply here only.... if you wish....

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I dont know how ppls give advice for yahama bikes.... Even i was using szr only for 8months and suffers low mileage with costly spare part. And sold out at 42000rs.

What i can say bro.... Sale this bike if ur not happy and buy something or wait and see what others members suggest.

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hi guyz. i just got my yamaha ss125 3 months ago . it completely dissapointing me. i buyed it by seeing good reviews in many sites, but it is not up to the mark. i am facing many problems such as mileage(its just 37 to 40),engine keech noise, low end torque is damn poor and also the after sale service is a complet shit in my area. i am completely fed up. i do know how most of them says that it gives 55kmpl. I am of no idea what to do know. when i bought this bike there were lot of opposition with my family members . but inspite of that i bought this bike. now i am suffering daily.

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my self has the same proble as yours, i do know why this happens, its disgusting

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Thanks buddy for the information. Earlier (about 2 months ago), fuel efficiency was around 55 kmpl and now it have reduced significantly. That is why I am bit worried about how this could have happened. Since I do have much knowledge about technical stuff I am not able to justify this behavior. And as you can guess, Guys at Authorized earlier workshop do not give any answer. Could you help me out with possibility because of which FE have reduced significantly?