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  • Ri$hi
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    Originally posted by metalman666 View Post
    Need your help guys.
    Did You install the spark plug which is recommended in the manual?
    The recommended one is NGK CR7HSA
    The possibilities could be:
    1. The bike is running too lean
    2. Clogged jets
    3. Incorrect gapping of the spark plug
    4. Dirty air filter
    5. Clogged fuel lines
    Thats all I can think of. Seniors did I miss something?

    Ride the bike for few kms and remove the sparkplug and check the color. The color should be dark tan.
    Last edited by Ri$hi; 03-14-2012, 12:09 PM.

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  • metalman666
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    Help

    Need your help guys.

    My gladiator is having one peculiar problem. Recently I had to change the spark plug since the old one died. Since then the bike while on the run seems to turn off the oil supply suddenly (don't know how to put it), same feeling you have when your bike hits reserve. I have filled almost 5 liters of petrol also and driven, the issue comes up intermittently. Its like the bike is choking on something. There is also no drop in pickup and accelerates well.

    Strangely the issue is not frequent and sometimes after prolonged running also wont come up. I took the bike to mechanic but on that day bike was behaving good and so failed to identify the problem. I am at my wits end now. Don't know what to do.
    Please suggest any possible cause.

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  • madhav krishna
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    Originally posted by bbsrailfan View Post
    Guys, help me out with this one:

    Till date, I was under the belief that the rear shocks on the Gladiator are 'adjustable' - i.e. they can be adjusted to 'soft' for good roads and 'hard' for high loads/bad roads.

    Yesterday I asked a mechanic about the adjustment and he said that my shocks were not adjustable, and the 5 grooves present in the shock absorber were for height adjustment.

    I have Gabriel units, the ones present as standard on the Yamaha. They feel extremely stiff. My brother has a 2011 SZ-R and his shocks are way softer than mine. Although he is not sure about the adjustment, he has the same Gabriel units on his bike.

    Please tell me if the shocks are actually adjustable or are those grooves meant for height adjustment? If they are not adjustable, how can I make them softer? My mechanic suggests manually working out the coil springs so that they become softer.
    Well those groves are for the adjustment of shocker only (softness). Go to another mech & ask him to adjust the shocker to softer position. Its an easy job. Any mech knows it.

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  • bbsrailfan
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    Guys, help me out with this one:

    Till date, I was under the belief that the rear shocks on the Gladiator are 'adjustable' - i.e. they can be adjusted to 'soft' for good roads and 'hard' for high loads/bad roads.

    Yesterday I asked a mechanic about the adjustment and he said that my shocks were not adjustable, and the 5 grooves present in the shock absorber were for height adjustment.

    I have Gabriel units, the ones present as standard on the Yamaha. They feel extremely stiff. My brother has a 2011 SZ-R and his shocks are way softer than mine. Although he is not sure about the adjustment, he has the same Gabriel units on his bike.

    Please tell me if the shocks are actually adjustable or are those grooves meant for height adjustment? If they are not adjustable, how can I make them softer? My mechanic suggests manually working out the coil springs so that they become softer.

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  • prashanth lobo
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    Originally posted by bbsrailfan View Post
    @Prashanth: Very tough to get paper-type air filters for the Gladiator...right?I spent half of my Weekend trying to source one. Ended up paying a premium (400 bucks) at JC Road. I have read that the original price is 240 bucks. Where do you source yours' from?
    I don't have a paper type air filter. Changed to a foam filter long back. I guess been around 1 and half years now since i have had a foam filter. There are no hassles getting a foam filter. I am not sure about the original price of the paper filter. I remember in 2008, these filters would cost a grand. But later they dropped the prices considerably.

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  • bbsrailfan
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    Originally posted by prashanth lobo View Post
    I have a foam filter in my bike too. Much easier to clean especially if you live in a dusty area like me. There is no difference in the power. If I'm not wrong the older gladiators had a foam filter.





    I second that. It wont do much good. Plus you'll need a good mechanic to get the air/fuel mixture just right. Even i had plans of putting a k&n long back but my mechanic advised me against it.

    @Prashanth: Very tough to get paper-type air filters for the Gladiator...right?I spent half of my Weekend trying to source one. Ended up paying a premium (400 bucks) at JC Road. I have read that the original price is 240 bucks. Where do you source yours' from?

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  • prashanth lobo
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    Originally posted by Ri$hi View Post
    You can use a vacuum cleaner to remove the dirt from the filter element or reverse the vacuum cleaner and blow air from inside. If the air filter is too dirty it needs to be replaced. There is a DIY on this forum someone has changed the paper filter to a foam one, which can be reused unlike paper air filters. Check out the link below
    http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/do-yours...foam-type.html
    I have a foam filter in my bike too. Much easier to clean especially if you live in a dusty area like me. There is no difference in the power. If I'm not wrong the older gladiators had a foam filter.



    Originally posted by Ri$hi View Post
    There is no stock replacement k&n air filters for gladiator, the only option is to use universal air filter which will make more air sucked and it will inturn make the air fuel mixture lean. So You might have to upjet or tune the carb, which will inturn drop the mileage. K&n air filters doesn't do any good to gladiator(my personal opinion). I have myself used the k&n earlier on the gladi, didn't like the loud intake note. Later switched back to the stock one.
    I second that. It wont do much good. Plus you'll need a good mechanic to get the air/fuel mixture just right. Even i had plans of putting a k&n long back but my mechanic advised me against it.

    Originally posted by bbsrailfan View Post
    Hi All @ this forum!

    I got myself a used 2008 Gladiator RS last weekend which had clocked around 27000kms. A short review:

    Although the body was shining as new, the engine was in a pathetic state when I bought it. Got a full service including a change of air filters, Castrol Power1 15W40 lube (thanks to advice from some members here on xBHP) and the works.

    Have covered 1000 Kms over the last week, here are my impressions:
    1. Top speed: 95kph with my payload (I weigh just short of 90kgs)
    2. Mileage: Before service: 31 KpL | After service: 43 KpL

    Pros:
    Comfort, seating posture, power, handling, reliability

    Cons:
    Nothing much really.


    Looking forward to being a part of this community.

    Oh, and if you are wondering - I am based in Bangalore.
    Welcome to the forum. I have a 2008 Model Gladiator too. However, mine is a black/red SS.

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  • bbsrailfan
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    New Member Reporting!

    Hi All @ this forum!

    I got myself a used 2008 Gladiator RS last weekend which had clocked around 27000kms. A short review:

    Although the body was shining as new, the engine was in a pathetic state when I bought it. Got a full service including a change of air filters, Castrol Power1 15W40 lube (thanks to advice from some members here on xBHP) and the works.

    Have covered 1000 Kms over the last week, here are my impressions:
    1. Top speed: 95kph with my payload (I weigh just short of 90kgs)
    2. Mileage: Before service: 31 KpL | After service: 43 KpL

    Pros:
    Comfort, seating posture, power, handling, reliability

    Cons:
    Nothing much really.


    Looking forward to being a part of this community.

    Oh, and if you are wondering - I am based in Bangalore.

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  • Ri$hi
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    Originally posted by Rakesh.M View Post
    thanks ri$hi . My bike has a paper type air-filter. can it be cleaned at home/???
    If yes.. thn how/???
    You can use a vacuum cleaner to remove the dirt from the filter element or reverse the vacuum cleaner and blow air from inside. If the air filter is too dirty it needs to be replaced. There is a DIY on this forum someone has changed the paper filter to a foam one, which can be reused unlike paper air filters. Check out the link below
    xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community
    http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/do-yourself/14790-yamaha-gladiator-rs-air-filter-change-paper-type-foam-type.html


    Originally posted by Rakesh.M View Post
    I am also thinking of changing my stock air filter with a k&n air filter..
    Will it be a good idea/??? what else do I need to change inorder to install such a filter successfully/??
    plz help me out..
    There is no stock replacement k&n air filters for gladiator, the only option is to use universal air filter which will make more air sucked and it will inturn make the air fuel mixture lean. So You might have to upjet or tune the carb, which will inturn drop the mileage. K&n air filters doesn't do any good to gladiator(my personal opinion). I have myself used the k&n earlier on the gladi, didn't like the loud intake note. Later switched back to the stock one.
    Last edited by Ri$hi; 03-11-2012, 12:45 PM.

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  • prashanth lobo
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    Originally posted by Rakesh.M View Post
    I am also thinking of changing my stock air filter with a k&n air filter..
    Will it be a good idea/??? what else do I need to change inorder to install such a filter successfully/??
    plz help me out..
    You will have to change ur jets tto account for the increase in air flow. Otherwise ur bike will run too lean.

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  • Rakesh.M
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    k&n filter for glady//??

    I am also thinking of changing my stock air filter with a k&n air filter..
    Will it be a good idea/??? what else do I need to change inorder to install such a filter successfully/??
    plz help me out..

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  • Rakesh.M
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    thanks ri$hi . My bike has a paper type air-filter. can it be cleaned at home/???
    If yes.. thn how/???

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  • Ri$hi
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    Originally posted by Rakesh.M View Post
    do we need to clean the air-filter of a gladiator/???
    If yes, plz tell me how can i do that//??

    Guys plz help.
    Obviously the airfilter needs to be cleaned irrespective of what bike You ride. If Your bike has a paper air filter then, remove the airfilter from the bike, tap it gently to loosen the dirt and blow compressed air from inside. If it has a foam air filter then it needs to washed with solvent and allowed to dry and then apply 2t oil before installing.

    Originally posted by madhav krishna View Post
    Guys finally completed 19000kms on the glady successfully by today.
    I have done 38,000+ kms on my bike today

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  • Ri$hi
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    Engine oil

    My bike is due for an oil change, so what would be the recommended oil. Do we need to stick to the grade mentioned in the manual (20w40) and I would appreciate if someone can tell me what type SG means. I am planning to go for the fully synthetic oil.

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  • madhav krishna
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    Guys finally completed 19000kms on the glady successfully by today.

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