Loss in power for some seconds

Hi Everyone,I recently had my bike washed (not pressure washed) by someone earlier today and each time I have been riding it, it seems to lose power suddenly for a fraction of a second and then comes back again. There is a slight dip in rpms but it is clearly noticeable. Could it be because water may have entered some part of the engine? Is it something that will go away after a while or do i need to get something checked/changed?I have never had any engine problems with the bike and I am certain these problems have started after the wash. The bike has run over 5000 kms Any ideas what may be wrong guys?

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Only the slave plugs sir!

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I guess carb has water inside it. Give the carb a wash and see the results. If problems seem to creep up again revert back . Thank you

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Wait, I dont get it, If the problem is caused by water percolating into the carb, how will washing it with more water resolve the issue?

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I meant opening it and cleaning it . Not with water. But with some injector fluid or kerosene or petrol.

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I think you mean that as u accelerate you feel some hiccup at certain rpm/speeds and then it picks up pace ?
It could be your air filter that has been partly clogged up (happens when it gets wet, the paper fibers tend to get stuck hampering air flow.. you might notice an area of the air filter that looks darkish/hard or different from the stock filter which is yellowish in color). So this is what I would advice, STEP by STEP: (I wouldn't suggest opening up the carb initially)

1. Remove the air filter completely and ride for 1-2 km and check if you are facing the issue - If it feels ok, then probably the air filter had absorbed some water and is now not letting sufficient air inside
2. Drain the carb (you do not need to open or wash it) - there is a drain screw at the bottom of the carb. Keep the fuel tap in 'reserve' position and open the drain screw and let it drain for 5-10 secs (whatever water/fuel in the carb will come out) - close the drain screw after 5-10 seconds and wipe off the fuel from the engine area that drained

Based on the results of these two steps, you will either need to change the air filter (or try with a known good air filter from another bike) or maybe even have the petrol tank cleaned up (if water had entered it).

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It's good. One of my friend uses it on his 180 regularly.
You'll get no issues till 2k km's at least.

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guys please help me with this if anybody knows . I am in urgent need of this coz of Bajaj Customer care's and dealers irresponsible and careless attitude.

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May be there is water in the petrol tank as it happened to me once. Change the entire petrol, if the problem is still there then it may be carb or air filter as someone already mentioned.

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I think its still available only in Indonesia !! I guess.

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Hi guys, was trying to put up some kms on the odo.. feels like suspension is pretty stiff, but directly translates into excellent handling. Braking is great.. very progressive, I really like it. Haven't pushed it all the way yet.. may be in a couple of weeks when I get to take it out of city, I will get the feel of all the horses.

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Hi,
I got my Black ns on 2nd july 2014, completed 490kms till today. will take her for first service tommorow. i just have one problem with bike ,Whenever i apply front brake there is some kind of sound like "khat" and there are jerks felt on handle bar. what may be the cause of the sound and jerks at handle bar?

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Hi Guys...
After lot of thinking and money management... I bought Pulsar 200NS... I am loving the bike..
Just wanted to know how to go about running in. I have clocked 100Km on the bike in last 2 days... have maintained 5.5k rpm and close to 50 kmph speed ...
Also am doing mostly city rides and using all the gears instead of maintaing a single speed with certain bursts of 70-80 here and there...
How long do I need to continue this ... like for how many KMs... The manual says to ride below 50 for 2k Kms... but I believe its quiet a lot...
So please suggest on this and how to go about running in... 1st new bike for me... so NOOB alert...

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Don't worry a lot , the engine of 200 NS is amazing, just to keep it healthy for long, ride without stressing it till 2k , that's enough

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