Re: Pulsar 200 NS Owners Review and Experiences

Guys any one here who can help ??? Any solution..any one who has faced similar problems???...

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Re: Pulsar 200 NS Owners Review and Experiences

It is difficult to pinpoint the cause/source of noise without hearing it. But going by what you say that 'khat' could be due to the cone-set (steering stem ball racer) going bad.
This was a very common failure on the P220's. Did you get it checked at the SVC ? Try different SVC's to get their opinions.
A cone-set replacement would cost your around 500rs.

Re: Pulsar 200 NS Owners Review and Experiences

I haven't checked with any SVC will do this Sunday ...and that khat sound is coming from that main frame holding the engine is there any part inside frame which can cause this noise as the frame seems to be hollow from inside... Will I have to change the whole frame incase

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Re: Pulsar 200 NS Owners Review and Experiences


check the engine mountings also.
i am not sure if there is something inside the frame.
Its better you show it at the ASC.

Re: Pulsar 200 NS Owners Review and Experiences

Will check with the asc in coming week hope there is no major issue...

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Re: Engine vibration

Some one care to help here!! Anybody having same/similar issue....?

Re: Engine vibration

Where exactly do you feel the vibrations...handlebars, footpegs or between your thighs..??

I am asking this coz engine vibration and fuel level in fuel tank does not have any connection.

Are you sure that it is engine vibration and not some other part vibrating.

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Pulsar 200 NS Owners Review and Experiences

Finally I'm upgrading from my Baby Pulsar(135LS) to 200NS in coming week. Feeling excited. But confused in choosing the color. The test drive vehicle had Euroslips, but i strictly told them i want the bike with MRF shoes.

Re: Pulsar 200 NS Owners Review and Experiences

[MENTION=7123]sunilg[/MENTION] sir ,any chances of you joining our NW DELHI-NCR brotherhood, as now you own a 200ns. .?

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Re: Pulsar 200 NS Owners Review and Experiences

Hi Anuj

imagine you're hosting a party at your home and you are sitting in your hall welcoming guests and talking to them and entertaining them. Then one guest goes into a room, calls some other guests in there and they make a small group there in that room, chatting and drinking and having fun generally. Then one of the guys in that room asks you to join them in the room saying, "apna hi ghar samjho."

I am feeling like that host right now.

Jokes apart, the very basic reason behind xBhp's existence and popularity was that it didn't discriminate bikers on the basis of the cc of their bikes or the brand of their bike. The motto was and still is 'Any Bike - Any One." That time there were only enfield groups in the country that didn't welcome anybody riding any other bike. So bikers who didn't ride enfields felt at home with xBhp. Joining any specific group takes me away from those ethos and is not acceptable to me as a motorcyclist. I would like to identify myself with a group that welcomes all sorts of different machines and identities rather than restricting myself to one particular identity.

i have a huge friend group in xBhp who all ride different bikes, which wouldn't have been possible if I had stuck to any particular brand of bike.

Would request you to limit your group invitations/suggestions to join the NW group to other members to personal messages only so that it doesn't violate any forum guidelines.

Let us all meet sometimes at the dhaba or any other xBhp meet sometimes.

p.s.: i am planning to do a short ride on the NH24 till hapur early sunday morning. Let me know if you are game.



p.p.s.: This post doesn't mean any offence to NW. I really respect and admire Surojit for the way he has created and nurtured the group and it is really doing great from every aspect.

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:thumbup:
No worries sir ,was just inquiring.
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Re: Engine vibration

First of all, thanks for replying!!!

Its definitely from the engine. I think it happens when the fuel level goes down, the engine is deprieved of sufficient fuel but it does not stutter. Its the fuel delivery, I think. This is more evident when the fuel level goes below the half mark. Its as if the engine is running very lean as the petrol level in the tank goes down. And normal when the fuel is more or less full.

Re: Pulsar 200 NS Owners Review and Experiences

Facing Sewing Machine Noise From Engine ....Mech Said Have To Change Engine Valve Set Costing Me 3k Is Right Price For Valve Set ?

Is Changing Valve From Normal Mech Affect Bike Future Performance ???

Re: Pulsar 200 NS Owners Review and Experiences

Adjusting the timing chain is a cheaper option.. try that first. Look for videos that describe such noise on you tube and compare with yours.

Re: Pulsar 200 NS Owners Review and Experiences

okay guys, here's my initial thoughts on the Pulsar 200 NS.

The bike is still in run-in mode. Have clocked 500 kms till now and will be taking it for first service tomorrow.

First the pre-purchase experience:
Certainly not a very pleasant one. Though i had ridden the bike during the media ride at Bajaj's test track in Chakan when the 200NS was first launched and was convinced that I was going to buy it. The test ride wasn't going to make much difference in my decision; however, I still wanted to take the test ride before handing over my money to them. Called up Shiva Bajaj, biggest Bajaj dealer in ghaziabad and asked about the availability of a test ride vehicle. I reached there after getting a positive response, but once i was there I was told that that the test vehicle wasn't available and I could ride a brand new bike inside their premises only. I could've settled the matter right there and then but I chose to come back to the office and shoot an email to Bajaj through their customer care section on their website. A mail was sent and got an apology laden phone call within an hour from the dealership - Pretty impressive I must say. Which also makes me conclude that Bajaj is trying hard to change their image of a non-customer friendly entity; however, it is the dealership guys who are playing the spoilsport. Calls for more intensive training on handling the customers.

The purchase day:
Again not a very good experience. Reached the Arya Nagar Shiva Bajaj dealership & told them I'll buy the bike in full cash but need the test ride of the bike. Here again, the first answer was a NO. But I pushed my way to get the test ride. The bike I rode had lot of vibration issue and they didn't have another all-black model available. I finally settled for the red-black one. The customer care arrangements at the showroom again were nil. There wasn't even proper sitting arrangement. Being the dhanteras day, the extra crowd was expected at the showroom and they should've put more chairs inside the showroom, but it wasn't there and I spent a better part of my close to 2-3 hour stay there standing.


Keys in hand
Was a bit surprised to see that they were handing over the same tool-kit to all the customers irrespective of the bike he had bought - be it the NS or the platina. Everybody got the same tool kit, which wasn't a really good indication for me. My doubts were cleared the next day when I had to open the tool kit to tighten the RVM. The toolkit didn't have a spanner to tighten the RVM. I mean if the stock tool kit doesn't even have a tool to perform the most basic task on the bike - what else it is supposed to do? I've included a couple of extra spanners from my previous bike into the new kit.

The run in
As I said, I've done a little over 500 kms on the bike till now and I know that I've made the right decision. This is my third Pulsar in the last 11 years and I've done close to 1.8 lakh kilometers total on Pulsar. The 200NS feels unlike any other pulsar or Bajaj product that I've ridden. The chassis, the engine refinement, the handling, etc., are definitely a notch above and make the bike a perfect value for money product. I was eyeing the 200 Duke but that was 50K INR over my budget and the difference between both the bikes wasn't huge.

I am keeping the bike running at 5K rpm mark max in all the gears, with very occasional short bursts going till 7K. The bike is started with choke engaged during the first start in the morning and I make sure to warm it up for at least 3 minutes before taking it for a spin.

The low and mid range torque of the 200NS makes it a fun bike to ride in city and in traffic. The bike picks up the pace effortlessly even from 3.5K rpm mark in 6th gear, making it easy to ride in the traffic without having to change gears at short intervals.

The rigid chassis of the 200NS and the overall suspension setup makes it a sweet handler overall. Everyone here about the efficiency of the Eurogrip tyres, though I don't find them to be bad for everyday use unless you are pushing them hard. Though I haven't really tested them as I am not pushing the bike in the running in period.

Looks wise, the bike is getting enough head-turns and inquiries from random people on the road.

Positives:
1. Style.
2. Handling.
3. Value for money.
4. Power.
5. overall package.

Negatives
1. Feels a bit top heavy.
2. A little too tall for me (I am 5 feet 5 inches)
3. Would've preferred better turning radius.
4. Better tyres (already taken care of, new bikes are coming with MRF).