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  • #1171
    Originally posted by Sharkbite View Post
    Hey everyone!

    Posting here after a really long time. I had planned to install a HID headlight for my bike since quite some time after years of bearing with poor illumination and i finally did get it done yesterday at a store on JC Road. The light cost me 1300 and extra 300 for the mechanic/fitting. The mechanic said HID lights function only on DC wiring and so that's what's on my bike now after he converted it. I haven't checked the effectiveness yet but i will very soon, and maybe post a few pictures.
    Waiting for the pics. I would recommend/request you to use the low beam while riding in city. These HID's cause a lot of glare which is a major reason for the accidents.
    NOT BEEN THERE NOT DONE THAT

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    • #1172
      Originally posted by justwheels View Post
      Hi Guys, My first post on Xbhp, so I m excited.
      I own a Gladi SS 2009. I have driven it over 12000 km and I am quite happy with the performance. But there is something I would like to discuss. How is the high speed riding on your Gladi's. I mean I always feel the engine becomes very throaty when pushing above 75-80kmph. I know its once in a blue moon to drive that fast but still. I eventually come down to 60kmph. Is it normal or not normal?
      Whats the max speed you guys have touched?
      Hello Justwheels! Welcome to xBhp. What you experience with your bike is completely normal. I too feel the stiffening of the engine once i approach 80 kmph and go beyond but i've never hesitated to cut down acceleration if i'm in the mood to zip and the bike has always complied! I've touched 100 without any protest from the bike and it has been great.

      Originally posted by Sumondatta View Post
      Gladiator Sold.

      It is not a rev happy bike. Had to do PITA to go over 65KM/h. Bike seems very sluggish. Seems smoke coming out of silencer during hard revving. Going for Apache Hyperedge. So long yamaha.
      Too bad mate. Hope you enjoy your new ride!
      Right now, 11 Bhp at 7500 Rpm.

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      • #1173
        Originally posted by madhav krishna View Post
        Waiting for the pics. I would recommend/request you to use the low beam while riding in city. These HID's cause a lot of glare which is a major reason for the accidents.
        Yes Madhav, i intend to use only low beam for city riding. I did some reading up about HID's before the purchase and i read that colour temperatures upto only 6000K are legally permitted(on www.**********.in if i remember right). Above that, the lights are cop magnets. This is one thing that i'm worried about because the light i bought said 8000K. I'm sure there are many other vehicles which particularly have more than 6000K temperature lights. Does anyone know if there is really any law which specifies/prohibits/limits the usage and intensity of these lights?
        Right now, 11 Bhp at 7500 Rpm.

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        • #1174
          Originally posted by Sharkbite View Post
          Yes Madhav, i intend to use only low beam for city riding. I did some reading up about HID's before the purchase and i read that colour temperatures upto only 6000K are legally permitted(on www.**********.in if i remember right). Above that, the lights are cop magnets. This is one thing that i'm worried about because the light i bought said 8000K. I'm sure there are many other vehicles which particularly have more than 6000K temperature lights. Does anyone know if there is really any law which specifies/prohibits/limits the usage and intensity of these lights?
          Well yes there is a such law. But I dont think that our cops are that well informed to differentiate between a 6000K & a 8000K one. They just have an impression that the vehicles with HID's should be fined. Sometimes they ignore you and sometimes they dont. Its just a matter of luck.
          NOT BEEN THERE NOT DONE THAT

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          • #1175
            Hello everyone,
            Jst joined Xbhp

            mine is a 2006 gladi, a gr8 experience so far.
            I have shifted to mumbai from blr.Was thinking to get my bike serviced.
            Wonder, if you guys could suggest a gud yamaha mechanic/workshop near powaii area.

            Thanks

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            • #1176
              Originally posted by madhav krishna View Post
              Well yes there is a such law. But I dont think that our cops are that well informed to differentiate between a 6000K & a 8000K one. They just have an impression that the vehicles with HID's should be fined. Sometimes they ignore you and sometimes they dont. Its just a matter of luck.
              Hmmm.. Ok. Fortunately, the light i bought has a Halogen low beam and the high beam is Xenon. Yesterday i took the bike out in the evening to get a feel of the light and i felt it was REALLY bright! But my bike's battery had grown weak since the past couple of weeks and i belive the Xenon sucked the remaining juice out of the battery, so much so that it stoppped glowing! I've been planning on getting an Amaron battery installed. I've had Exide as my battery from the beginning. Amaron should be good i guess? And i'll take/post the pics after getting a new battery.

              Originally posted by vnegi View Post
              Hello everyone,
              Jst joined Xbhp

              mine is a 2006 gladi, a gr8 experience so far.
              I have shifted to mumbai from blr.Was thinking to get my bike serviced.
              Wonder, if you guys could suggest a gud yamaha mechanic/workshop near powaii area.

              Thanks
              Welcome to xBhp! Cheers for choosing Gladiator!
              Right now, 11 Bhp at 7500 Rpm.

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              • #1177
                Originally posted by Sharkbite View Post
                Hmmm.. Ok. Fortunately, the light i bought has a Halogen low beam and the high beam is Xenon. Yesterday i took the bike out in the evening to get a feel of the light and i felt it was REALLY bright! But my bike's battery had grown weak since the past couple of weeks and i belive the Xenon sucked the remaining juice out of the battery, so much so that it stoppped glowing! I've been planning on getting an Amaron battery installed. I've had Exide as my battery from the beginning. Amaron should be good i guess? And i'll take/post the pics after getting a new battery.
                That would be a better idea or else you can also get the coil rewinding done.
                NOT BEEN THERE NOT DONE THAT

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                • #1178
                  Ok B'looru folks. Kindly help me arrive at the selling price which I could quote for my Glady. Details:

                  Make / model: Glady DLX (ES, Disc brakes, spokes),
                  Manufacturing / DOP: 2006, June
                  Odo reading: 18,900+ kms
                  Regn: KA 05 (Jaynagar, B'lore)
                  LTT paid.

                  Bike is in pretty good running condition, with regular servicing done.

                  Thanks a lot in advance


                  Abhishek
                  Last edited by airbase; 05-10-2011, 10:05 PM.
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                  • #1179
                    ^^^ You could quote higher, but as far as i know the second hand price for gladi is very low. Maybe around 20 or so.

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                    • #1180
                      Yamaha Gladiator SS Black/Red 2009 - Braking problems

                      Hey Gladiators!!

                      I am new to xBhp here. But i own a Gladiator SS Black/Red 2009 model. I have done 16000 Kms on my bike. Since January this year after a particular service of the bike, Am having serious braking issues. Prior to the servicing in January, there were no braking issues at all. The bike would stop properly when i wanted to even at good speeds. But now when i brake suddenly(speed is 50-60), i get screeching sound, i lose the balance and the rear of the bike slides.
                      I went for a servicing last wekend and I told the mechanic that there is a braking issue, most probably related to the disc according to my perception. The mechanic told me after servicing the bike that it is related to brake oil getting depleted and he said that he had fixed it. But today morning i experienced the same kind of unstability under braking. Any ideas what could be causing this unstablity? Wheels misalignment?, Rear Tyre needs to be changed?, or is there realy a problem with the brakes of the bike? Please help!!
                      Last edited by emzee; 05-12-2011, 01:07 PM. Reason: Include more information

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                      • #1181
                        ^^ Welcome to xBhp, comrade.

                        Your bike's problem seems strange. Braking is top notch in Gladiator. I can't think of any reason why this would be happening. Try taking it to another dealer/mechanic and get it analysed or get some expert advice from the many wise folks here.
                        Right now, 11 Bhp at 7500 Rpm.

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                        • #1182
                          Guys, i've been having problems with the HID that i got installed on my bike. Apparently, the Xenon(high beam) has stopped glowing now. When i switch to high beam, the light flickers for a while and then dies out. And the Halogen(low beam) seems to have a mind of it's own, sometimes it glows and sometimes it doesn't. Initially the Xenon shone like the sun, the first time i tried it after fitment, but now i've begun to feel it's an investment gone bad. What should i do? Ideas/Suggestions?
                          Right now, 11 Bhp at 7500 Rpm.

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                          • #1183
                            Originally posted by Sharkbite View Post
                            Guys, i've been having problems with the HID that i got installed on my bike. Apparently, the Xenon(high beam) has stopped glowing now. When i switch to high beam, the light flickers for a while and then dies out. And the Halogen(low beam) seems to have a mind of it's own, sometimes it glows and sometimes it doesn't. Initially the Xenon shone like the sun, the first time i tried it after fitment, but now i've begun to feel it's an investment gone bad. What should i do? Ideas/Suggestions?
                            Simple logic, Ur discharging rate is higher than the charging rate or might be also due to a kaupt battery. You should check your battery first.
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                            • #1184
                              Guys,

                              Please suggest the braking pattern I should follow when riding in speeds of above 60 kph with a pillion..

                              Right now all i do is lock both the brakes to bring down speed and still feel less confident in the braking abilities of the bike. I still feel, the bike is meant to brake and stop more quicker but not happening the way expected.

                              If the front fork is loose will it hamper the braking abilities not localized to a gladiator but asking in general.

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                              • #1185
                                Originally posted by Sharkbite View Post
                                ^^ Welcome to xBhp, comrade.

                                Your bike's problem seems strange. Braking is top notch in Gladiator. I can't think of any reason why this would be happening. Try taking it to another dealer/mechanic and get it analysed or get some expert advice from the many wise folks here.
                                Yes it did seem strange to me. I regularly get the bike serviced every 3 months/2000 KMs by a trusted local mechanic. Prior to the servicing done in January, i never faced this issue. I had a couple of close shaves when trying to stop the bike from hitting other vehicles from behind. and then once i hit one car in the rear under sudden braking. The bike just floated when i applied the brakes.

                                Could it be becoz of my braking pattern? I apply both the front and rear brakes albeit rear brake a bit earlier than the front one.

                                Please advise.

                                Thanks

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