Glad to hear that your issue was resolved
Happy riding.

same issue
@Patty - bro can you tell me your name and bike's regn no or PM if you want to, can talk to amit about it and give your reference.

I have the exact same issue with my GT, the whole tank has lost its color and sheen and has become yellowish on the right lower portion with some yellow specks. Brought it to the notice of my dealer and they said nothing can be done and it has to be replaced

Have called many times to Amit, Pune and he has told me that first they would send 3M guys to my place and try to get rid of it, if it doesnt go (it wont go for sure) then they would replace the tank under warranty.

I have noticed that Garware have not been very pro active when it comes to warranty replacements, they try to skimp a bit. I complained 12 days back and neither the 3M guys came nor have i any update on tank replacement. I need to get after them now to get it changed.

Also am awaiting the left front mirror for replacement under warranty as it moves here n there.

Am all praises for the Delhi dealer though, they have been very courteous, very helpful and their mechanic is one of the best. In fact Mr Amit from Pune came to my place for the brake light issue but it was not resolved, the mechanic did the fix in 5 mins and i was good to go, they said he works on R1, Busa etc so he knows his job which i definitely agree to. Their service centre is still not open, i hope it happens soon.

Have done 2400 kms, rear brake pads would go another 500-600 kms and using the GT for daily commute now, loving the fact that it heats up in traffic in this cold , getting a FE of 19-20 in city and 21-23 on highways.

The vibes have gone down but the bike still feels a little harsh after 3000 rpm , engine braking is a lot with the v twin and i think thats contributing to the harshness. The brakes are stupendous and the bike gives so much confidence when jostling in traffic with the braking and handling.

Was just checking my brake pad wear as am close to 2500 kms now and visually inspected them, the front ones look good for another few thousand kms but am confused about the rear ones, not able to ascertain whether i have hit the wear limit indicator or not?

Can any one tell me if i need to get rear one changed urgent or they would go till 3000 kms?

The front brake pads look good and healthy


These are the rear brake pads, are they worn out completely, i can hear a slight squeal once a while


Is the thing marked in red rectangle the brake pad and on the outside is the wear limit indicator

You have nothing to worry here, the pads are definitely not as much worn as you think it is. For normal riding style, can easily get another couple of thousand kms. If you are aggressive current pads might last b/w 750 - 1000kms. All the same, quite a bit of your current pads are still upto the usable mark.

If you are frequently getting sound while feathering the brakes with minimum pressure, reversing the bike, etc. Get your bike to the SVC and ask them to check the spacing and alignment.

Actually, the incorrect fuel reading being shown by the Gauge just corrected itself. This happened even before i could get a chance to show the issue to the SVC folks. Has not occurred since the one time which lead to my GT running dry.

Had a small solo ride to Manesar today morning, totally loved the feel. The bike is a breeze post run in and i hit a double ton as well , handles brilliant, brakes are good and i have no complaints - happy man. Uploading some pics.

This is the tank paint issue i was talking about - see the huge difference in color, in person the difference is significant










Thanks a lot Brat, i knew the first reply am gonna get regarding this would be from you , compared these pics to page 59 where you had posted your rear pad photos and just now compared, as you say these will last quite a bit.

I am quite aggressive but still they are lasting good, wonder how people had worn out pads in 1000 kms, riding with foot on the brake?

The brake pad wear does not only depend on how frequently you use brakes but also at what amount of pressure and speed. Usually, even new brake pads gets shot after 30 laps in the track, riding at one's limits.

This is due to pushing the limits of the brakes and taking it as close as possible to locking the wheel but not doing so, you will nearly hear the rubber squealing against the tarmac if one pulls it off without locking-up, with slight controlled fishtail.

Most of the aggressive riders would brake hard and accelerate harder, coming out of a corner. They also use the rear brakes to shave off speed before hitting the apex of a high speed corner (such as going from 180kmph - 160kmph), by avoiding the front brakes and using the rear only rider wont experience front end suspension rebound and this allows him to brake late and lean harder into a corner.

I am not at all aggressive, I think i would easily hit 10,000km with the rear brake pads before having to check it for a change.

Coolboy,

You can talk to Amit and your local SVC. They will help you, 3M wash is the initial test. Don't worry that wont help them. They have to replace as the tank paint quality is bad. And for sure they will take their time (for me they took almost 3 months ).

By the way my name is Yograj. Bike Reg No : KA-11 X-699

Thanks for the sweet explanation Brat, point well understood

Thanks Yograj,
I can give your reference now. I am already in talk with Amit and he has assured that after 3M treatment, they will replace the tank but wonder why they are so slow in processing warranty claims - 3 months is a lot

Its been 1 month so 2 more to go it seems. Tank paint quality is bad? The rest of the panels are good, why only tank and what would we do after warranty?


EDIT - Just got off the phone from Mr Amit, Garware and they are not doing any 3M treatment as it wont help, the order by dealership will be placed tomorrow and tank and left side mirror are being changed under warranty FOC

tyre pressure gauge

does anyone have/use a tyre pressure gauge?

i had to fill air every week when i was using my R15 daily

its been 2-3 weeks with the GT and it seems like the front tyre or rather both are losing air really quick..barely done 600 km..have had to fill 1-2 times every week..

might be a puncture..wanted to inquire about tyre gauges to see for myself on a daily basis if the tyres are losing air as rapidly as i think..

please advise

lets ride together next weekend..although, it'll be tough to keep up with ya, still in the run-in period..cant do more than 120

Good Idea. Not much active here but delhi & ncr hyosung owners lets ride toghether soon. I can ride on weekdays aswell

I had brought home the GT in early Oct '11, Its been nearly 7,000kms since then, i have not had to fill air till now.

Unless you are located anywhere near the SVC, any reputed tubeless tyre repair people should be able to easily help with this. Having to fill air every 1 - 2 times a week is definitely NOT normal.

Incase you had plonk'ed the GT into a pothole at around 80k - 100k, it could quite easily damage the side walls of the tyre (especially the front due to more impact pressure). This could lead to a very slow air leak (w/o an actual puncture) from the wall-wheel contact point and it is hard to track.

One of the best methods is to increase front tyre pressure by 2psi and spray soap solution onto the wheel/tyre walls while constantly spinning the wheel slowly. The area with the leak will produce small bubbles, and can be easily identified.

There's also a thread/debate on here, whether filling nitrogen instead of O2 is better. I suggest you look at that as well.

A reliable tire pressure gauge can be procured from any reputed tire dealer. Approach authorized michelin/pirelli and other such tire dealers. Where are you located? I can suggest accordingly if its in chennai or blore.

Regarding air leaks the tire could be faulty or damaged. Same goes with the rims or the valves. Have them checked. Never ride with such an issue. A tire burst can be fatal. Ride safe mate.

couldn't find anything in lajpat nagar, delhi
was thinking of trying karol bagh, shuffling through ebay as well

as far as the tyre is concerned, im hoping its just me who's getting the feeling and that its not actually losing as much air as i think it is..

im still riding the bike normally..done about 800km, waiting for the 1st service to get this sorted..so that i can start ripping this beast..

thanks for the advice guys..will surely do the soap check if the tyre gauge shows low pressure..