@raja_roadster - i have done 109 KMPH (speedo) with external help. But one can only cruise at 80. 4th gear itself will take you there. Above that it is difficult to sustain.

On the contrary i have been able to maintain the speeds of 100 easily on NICE road.

Thank you dude ...but what did you actually mean by external help

@Madhav: Maybe your full synth oil is coming into the picture

Elaboration please.

@Sriram:From my experience,fully synthetic oil will last twice as much as semi synth in the Gladiator. Other than that I couldnt notice any other improvement. Oil in question is Motul 300V.

@Madhav: Please PM me your Email ID. Need to forward you the mail I received from NGK USA regarding your spark plug problem.
In case you decide to switch back to stock plugs,sell the Iridium plugs to any Platina owner. Both the bikes use similar plugs.

favorable road condition and wind


@madhav - that's what i could manage with a pillion rider during many trips on sh17

My review after 200 kms in semisynth.

Cold start - little sluggish (Dont know why) - Need to engage Choke for atleast 2-3 mins to avoid engine shutdown. (It was not this way before)..

Revving the engine in 2-3-4th gears upto 5k-6k rpm feels like straining the engine and not quiet smooth as it used to be..

IS this gladi's nature or the semisynth in the case causing it to happen this way... I am still confused as t

Apart from longevity what other character does full synth have to score and edge over semitsynth...Madhav ? - Night ?

>20K and still going strong

Hi Guys,
My gladi has crossed 20K, 2.8yrs and still going strong. I have changed the chain sprocket and brake pads as of now.
As we have all discussed except for low rpm response, fuel efficiency, headlight throw the bike doesnt have any complains
The miid (4K - 6k) and top end (6k and beyond) is just addictive. I take the Hosur road flyover everyday to EC and maintaining <80 becomes so difficult with the urge to go betond. In NICE road i have touched 117-118 on speedo on an incline and have maintained >90 with full throttle, so no complains in that!
For people who are not able to take the bike beyond 80-90, please take your bike to at least 8K Rpm in every gear and in 4th you would have crossed 80, but DO THIS IN A HIGHWAY WITH DIVIDER AND LOOOONG STRAIGHTS IN DAY TIME WITH FULL VISBILITY OF SURROUNDING

A PROBLEM:
Since last month or so I have been seeing the bike misfiring beyond 7K Rpm. It feels just like your fuel supply is about to end and bike is gasping for breath. Guys, any experience in that and any help is much appreciated. When is the ideal time for air filter change? Can this be because of it?

Iam just 16 years old..
nd i learnt driving in an rxg.. nd rx100's nd nw my father owns a gladyy
nd i drives it tooo
its really grttt.. iits best among other 125cc bikes.. first is its height is lil high.. so feeels lik we r sitting on sum thing high.. nd next thing is its pickup is goood even though its torque range is in higher rpm'ss.. it can easily reachh 80kmph nd if u wait lil longer u will be able to touch 3 digits.. i checked its top speed nd it touches 106....

iam nt satisified wit its mileage..i am getting roughly 45.. may be because iam riding in rough road always nd rough terrain tooo
i could once beat pulsar wit thiss.. may be tta pulsar wala was foooll

hahah u shud never pay them advancee..
u knw once i wanted to get an engine cowll
nd i had to wait 5 monthsss nd atlast i started firing at themm nd finally tey gv it.. ter service centre is very pooor.
tey sumtimes even donno hw to adjust ytps

Guys, my bike is up for sale. Here is more info:

2006 Yamaha Gladiator - Bangalore

It has original XBHP logo in the front fender, which you can see in my avatar.

Was beating a Pulsar 135 so important that you put your life at stake? What did you achieve by this? What did you prove by beating a complete stranger? Nothing. Life on the road is not a race. Please ride safe. Your father trusts you enough to put a bike in your hands at the age of 16. Dont make him regret it.

+1 was about to post same thing ... xBhp does not promote underage riding and moreover racing on streets ... you need to restrain yourself from such things in future to safeguard your and others life !

Please dont get offended by this ... take it in positive manner and try to imbibe safe riding into your lifestyle !

hey guys these days am facing a weird problem with my bike. Whenever the bike comes down to a lower rpm from a higher rpm it makes a weird & unusual sound & with vibration. Will try to upload the kind of sound if possible. But what might be the problem???