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**goodforeverything** · 08-05-2009, 12:05 PM

@TomSawyer, could you please tell which saddle bags are those, are they from WILDCRAFTS, or are they CRAMSTER, please give the price details & also the location in bangalore where you got them, can it fit on a yamaha YBX,b'cas i have a YBX..

also whats the topspeed the gladiator touches, YBX does 80-90 easily then it strugles to move to 105

**DASCO** · 08-05-2009, 12:44 PM

Originally posted by TomSawyer View Post

The Gladi is doing good. How about you. Last service was at the CBZ. FE hovers around 52 kmpl. 8000k on the ODO. Did my 2nd 250k*2 : ride to Sakleshpur this time, on 20-Jun-09. Avg speed of the journey - 60 kmph (not counting breaks).
The engine revs hard, no sweat. I was revving to 5-6k at 1 gear, & then flick, flick, flick, flick - cruising at 5th gear in no time. Feels like auto tranny.
The magic of Veedol super swift is showing (Time to get yours for a great price ). I noticed I was covering 90kms distance non stop, before a butt break. I've discovered

that the Gladi loves to be revved hard..

BTW did any of you upload pics for the Yamaha contest?
Edit: few passable Pics from the Sakleshpur ride

Yeah, the Gladi loves to be revved...Infact I have no doubt that the Glady is the most rev friendly 125 in India..until the R125 comes

.....

Great pictures there.

I have given my Glady for a long over due service.
Life in Chennai has definately taken a toll on the bike.(My Kerala is definately God's own)..
It is completely dusty, with lots of scratches, mud, Yamaha logos stolen from every where possible.
I have some plans to upgrade the bike..like adding SS/RS MRF tyres, Chain + Sproket, etc..
Will give details after the bike is ready..

**arunrajmail** · 08-05-2009, 01:39 PM

I have a 2008 Gladiator RS, it has clocked only 17000 km. There is sound from the gearbox area .This started happening after the bike was serviced at a authorised yamaha service center. Suspecting the service was not done right, I took it to another service center where there they diagnosed the problem and told me that chain and spokets need to be changed. I am confused on how this could go bad after a service, and if was bad how could the service personal would have miss it. Also mentioned was that the chain was lubricated during the service. As from what I have read on various posts ,O-ring chains do last longer ( more than 20-25 K) and my bike was serviced at Authorised service centers at regular intervals, (the service manual does say about lubricating the chain during servicing). Also now the bike has starting problems when starting in the morning using the electric start, I checked the battery and it looked "old".

Guys, what do you think might have happened?

**DASCO** · 08-05-2009, 04:22 PM

Originally posted by arunrajmail View Post

I have a 2008 Gladiator RS, it has clocked only 17000 km. There is sound from the gearbox area .This started happening after the bike was serviced at a authorised yamaha service center. Suspecting the service was not done right, I took it to another service center where there they diagnosed the problem and told me that chain and spokets need to be changed. I am confused on how this could go bad after a service, and if was bad how could the service personal would have miss it. Also mentioned was that the chain was lubricated during the service. As from what I have read on various posts ,O-ring chains do last longer ( more than 20-25 K) and my bike was serviced at Authorised service centers at regular intervals, (the service manual does say about lubricating the chain during servicing). Also now the bike has starting problems when starting in the morning using the electric start, I checked the battery and it looked "old".

Guys, what do you think might have happened?

Hi and welcome.
Yes, the O ring chains do last longer than the other ones.
If the sound is from the gear box area, how would replacing the chain help?
Does this mean that the front sproket has a problem???
Or the problem was diagnosed as chain and not gearbox???
ES on the Glady is a delicate matter as owners will tell you.
Avoid using ES early morning, let the vehicle run and then use the ES.
Take out the battery once a week and clean it, including the connections.
Check water level as I do not think Yamaha SC guys ever do anything.

Batteries do not last too long..maybe in a couple of years a replacement will be due.
Also if within warranty period (battery not the bike) get the battery replaced with a new once.
The battery warranty card given to you along with the purchase papers can be used.

Chain and sproket should not be due for change so soon..natural wear can be almost ruled out.

**arunrajmail** · 08-06-2009, 11:12 AM

Thank you DASCO for the timely reply. It does seem like the the sound is coming from the front spoket area..I have not experienced any problem with gears so far . I have checked the electric start both in neutral (the neutral light was dim when I tried but bright otherwise) and also in gear with the clutch , it does not start. So i believe there are no problems with the relays as I under stand that there are two relays . Will have the battery checked as you suggested and hope that does resolve the morning starting issue. If I'm not wrong the factory OE battery on gladiator is excide right.

Today when I revved the bike to 90 kmph..the bike felt "exhausted" ( the kind of feel you get when the fuel tap is off) , also my gladi returns a mileage of around 45 kmpl in mixed riding condition. Most owners on the post seem to be getting better mileage than that.

Also I would like to know the best service station in bangalore for my gladi.

**prashanth lobo** · 08-06-2009, 08:14 PM

Originally posted by arunrajmail View Post

Thank you DASCO for the timely reply. It does seem like the the sound is coming from the front spoket area..I have not experienced any problem with gears so far . I have checked the electric start both in neutral (the neutral light was dim when I tried but bright otherwise) and also in gear with the clutch , it does not start. So i believe there are no problems with the relays as I under stand that there are two relays . Will have the battery checked as you suggested and hope that does resolve the morning starting issue. If I'm not wrong the factory OE battery on gladiator is excide right.

Today when I revved the bike to 90 kmph..the bike felt "exhausted" ( the kind of feel you get when the fuel tap is off) , also my gladi returns a mileage of around 45 kmpl in mixed riding condition. Most owners on the post seem to be getting better mileage than that.

Also I would like to know the best service station in bangalore for my gladi.

Yup, jus check the battery... N yes the battery is exide... For all you know the battery might just need charging...

Well, gladi tends to feel exhausted after 90 but i guess the way you have mentioned it there might be a prob... Check the carb tuning... N you are not the only one with figures of 45, I'm also getting the same sadly....

N well about service stations... I never enjoyed giving my bike at the SC... Simply because i felt that they did not pay enough attention to my bike... This might be due to the amount of bikes they get everyday to service... I go to Castrol Bike Zone now... What i would suggest is... Jus see if there are mechs or CBZ's near your house... Try them out one by one for a general service until you are satisfied with one of them... Stay there when they are servicing so you know how they are servicing and can stop them from doing any harm to your bike

**TomSawyer** · 08-06-2009, 11:37 PM

Originally posted by goodforeverything View Post

@TomSawyer, could you please tell which saddle bags are those, are they from WILDCRAFTS, or are they CRAMSTER, please give the price details & also the location in bangalore where you got them, can it fit on a yamaha YBX,b'cas i have a YBX..

^They ARE Wildcraft. They are not in the market yet. For starters, expect 40 ltrs space, expandable to 70 lts?? .Folks at Wildcraft are still getting the design right & versatile, & the water resistance capabilities. I have a different (evolved

)design with me right now, than the one featured in the pic. They go well on any bike, irrespective of straight/ upswept exhaust. Actually I first put up a thread Inputs for a custom made saddle bag asking for ideas.

Originally posted by goodforeverything View Post

also whats the topspeed the gladiator touches, YBX does 80-90 easily then it strugles to move to 105

+1 with the my Gladi too..

Originally posted by arunrajmail View Post

Also I would like to know the best service station in bangalore for my gladi.

^ Dream On

! Avoid Onion Motors atleast, where bikes are dropped at the drop of a hat

. Lookup in the Kadambam, P220 ownership, Bike Mechanics threads.

Originally posted by DASCO View Post

I have some plans to upgrade the bike..like adding SS/RS MRF tyres,

^I changed to ribbed tread Ceat in the front. The Zapper got pierced like a bullet wound, when I bumped into a pothole. The ribbed tread grip feels great on wet roads, than Zapper. Could just be my percetpion.

Originally posted by DASCO View Post

Avoid using ES early morning, let the vehicle run and then use the ES.

^I avoid it all the time, to conserve the battery, unless at emergency stops in the traffic. Also, kickstarting is macho

.

**arunrajmail** · 08-07-2009, 11:11 AM

Thanks guys... will give the bike for servicing tomorrow at the CBZ... I too have my share of bad experience with the SC guys...

**Sharkbite** · 08-09-2009, 02:23 PM

Originally posted by arunrajmail View Post

Also I would like to know the best service station in bangalore for my gladi.

Try Bangalore Wheels in Rajajinagar. It's an authorized Yamaha Sales/Service centre and I always have got my Gladi serviced from there and its been a happy experience.

**arunrajmail** · 08-10-2009, 02:18 PM

Took the bike to CBZ but couldnt get the bike serviced as they were short on staff and said that the services are done as per prior appointments only. So took it to a a local service station and had the bike pressure washed. Checked the battery electrolyte level..was up to the mark..but the battery was not an excide unit..but a amco unit...not sure if the sc guys have changed it ...I recall my brother taking about the sc guys recharging the battery when he had it serviced at the sc in our home town in kerala (the bike was with my brother for some 6 months)

My Gladi has the next service schedule comming up at 18500 km..so planning it to give it at Bangalore Wheels in Rajajinagar as Sharkbite suggested .

**DASCO** · 08-12-2009, 04:51 PM

after service

Hi guys

Got the bike after a long overdue service.
She is really free and loose now.
I had actually requested for a cleaning of the chain after opening of the chain cover. They seem to have done it.The movement of the rear tyre is really smooth now.
Running very smoothly. reaching higher speeds really quickly.
Cruising around at 80-85 kmph. No trouble at all.
A few niggles noticed though.
Erratic idling.(hope spelling is right!).Even after throttle is zero, feels like fuel is flowing into the engine and feels like RPM actually increasing.
Needs to get the idling screw adjusted.
Front disk seems to have lost some stopping power and also under heavy braking feels like the bike's front end is actually being pulled to the right.
This happens only under heavy front disc braking.

Others all ok. ES too working now, which was not earlier. The battery needed some charge. Thats all.

**DASCO** · 08-18-2009, 01:06 AM

Originally posted by DASCO View Post

Hi guys

Got the bike after a long overdue service.
She is really free and loose now.
I had actually requested for a cleaning of the chain after opening of the chain cover. They seem to have done it.The movement of the rear tyre is really smooth now.
Running very smoothly. reaching higher speeds really quickly.
Cruising around at 80-85 kmph. No trouble at all.
A few niggles noticed though.
Erratic idling.(hope spelling is right!).Even after throttle is zero, feels like fuel is flowing into the engine and feels like RPM actually increasing.
Needs to get the idling screw adjusted.
Front disk seems to have lost some stopping power and also under heavy braking feels like the bike's front end is actually being pulled to the right.
This happens only under heavy front disc braking.

Others all ok. ES too working now, which was not earlier. The battery needed some charge. Thats all.

guys update - idling adjusted.. front disc still not as confidence inspiring as before..a wierd noise also coming when hitting disc hard.. but glady is back to what she does best...high end screaming..he he he

**Sharkbite** · 08-20-2009, 06:10 PM

Hey, i'm having problems with the self-start. It seems to have a mind of it's own. It starts sometimes and sometimes does not, then i have to use kick-start. I went to Bangalore Wheels to get the problem diagnosed and was told that the battery is low and needs to be charged. They said the charging would take about 8 hours while i could take the bike with me. I want to know if i should consult another Yamaha dealer about the same or just give the battery for charging.

**DASCO** · 08-20-2009, 06:57 PM

Originally posted by Sharkbite View Post

Hey, i'm having problems with the self-start. It seems to have a mind of it's own. It starts sometimes and sometimes does not, then i have to use kick-start. I went to Bangalore Wheels to get the problem diagnosed and was told that the battery is low and needs to be charged. They said the charging would take about 8 hours while i could take the bike with me. I want to know if i should consult another Yamaha dealer about the same or just give the battery for charging.

Welcome to the club

ES trouble is not new to the Glady..Get the battery charged..
while running the battery is supposed to be charged but Gladys do have some problem there..that does not happen so good...

I really miss a Tacho..your picture is great..

**nightwing** · 08-21-2009, 05:05 PM

Originally posted by Sharkbite View Post

Hey, i'm having problems with the self-start. It seems to have a mind of it's own. It starts sometimes and sometimes does not, then i have to use kick-start. I went to Bangalore Wheels to get the problem diagnosed and was told that the battery is low and needs to be charged. They said the charging would take about 8 hours while i could take the bike with me. I want to know if i should consult another Yamaha dealer about the same or just give the battery for charging.

Originally posted by DASCO View Post

Welcome to the club

ES trouble is not new to the Glady..Get the battery charged..
while running the battery is supposed to be charged but Gladys do have some problem there..that does not happen so good...

I really miss a Tacho..your picture is great..

My experience:It's the third time that a fully charged battery is now unable to get the bike running by self start. And it was just charged two weeks ago. And it's the second battery to go through the same ordeal. I doubt it's the battery's fault.
I am not buying this BS by Yamaha SC of the battery not being fully charged. There's something seriously wrong with the battery charging unit.

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