Hi Guys,

I am a newbie owner of a Pulsar 200 NS and I have some questions around Biking. Although, some of the questions were well answered in some Threads, there are a few more. Hope you guys can help me out. I love to ride distant places and explore far off always. So, a few things need to be known before having safe and long trips.

I just bought my 200 NS 3 days ago from Dewan Bajaj, Delhi (Lajpath one). I am very excited to get my first service done at 500 kms and so I am riding too much. Not exceeding above 60 kmph for the time until first service and so on as the Dealer guys have explained to me.

1. Ok, for the first one. The Coolant Liquid of my 200 NS is just somehow touching the MIN level. I asked the dealer Mechanic to top it up but he said that it would be done at first service. So, I just want to ensure if he was right? Or if he was not what should I do?

2. I have just spent 1 year in NCR and stay in Noida-Ghaziabad. i am not aware of all places and Google Maps had been the only way I have commuted to all places unknown. While biking, it is impossible to hold your phone, look at it and drive. I even tried voice navigation my plugging my headphones and keeping the phone in my pocket. Well it works for the first few minutes, but then either the screen turns off due to pressure on the power button while in pocket and all.*
So, whats the best way to use GPS while biking?
I have heard of Mobile Holders mounted on bike handle but that seems unsafe because no holder could hold my phone in position when I am in a jerky Ghaziabad Road. I some type of Mobile holder strap available for holding my phone with the Petrol Tank? If not, what according to you is the best way to use GPS while biking?

3. My Temporary RC will come in 10 days. Until then, can I get my PUC done? Because, that's one of the mandatory documents to carry.

4. I need a bike cleaning kit, like the brushes and wax and all sorts of foam and cleaning liquids shown on Youtube, but those brands/products not available in India as per my knowledge. Where do I get to buy a proper Bike Cleaning kit in Delhi NCR (Noida/Ghaziabad preferably)?

5. Regarding Biking Gear like Knee Caps etc. Thanks to you all, I already got my answer from one of the posts here.

6. In Delhi NCR, Bike getting stolen is pretty common. What should I do to prevent that?
Like, I got a disc lock and the normal bike lock. Apart from that, is some GPS based tracker or alert system available in India?*
I was imagining of a GPS based Tracker and an Android App to alert me or some digital lock that can alert me if I activate the lock? Sorry, these are just guesses, but I felt that something of that sort should be fool-proof.

Thanks a lot guys, looking forward to a lot of long rides and waiting specially for the Ladakh Trip on the world's 2nd highest motorable road.

Btw, my best trip was from Pune to Dajipur during my 3 years of stay in Pune. It was a 950 km (up-down) journey covered by me and my friend (only pillion rider) in 1.5 days (just the weekend). And also, I did it using a rented Pulsar 150 (round headlight). But, although all of you would know, Dajipur Bison reserve forest is the only Jungle safari where Bikes are allowed. Its a rough rocky terrain to the core area and back. The funny part is that while watching Bisons from a distance was fun, while returning from the core area, I almost froze when I spotted a Bison around 10-12 feet from me while I was riding. Damn!! Will post a long episode of that someday with Pics. But, i still know it was one of the most adventurous, best, thrilling and in the end tiring Bike ride of my life till now.

My xBHP sessions starts here and I hope I will just rage with my 200 NS and have a lot lot and a lot of safe long thrilling rides across the length and breadth of our country. Happy and Safe Riding!!!

Thanks,
Chandrajit Rudra


Sent from my Nexus 4 using xBhp Connect mobile app

Hey Guys,

Found a pretty good way to have your Phone installed on your bike's dash. Few days ago even this was a question to me, but now after experimenting with one of the Bike Mobile holders I feel its pretty good.

I tried it on the potholed roads of Ghaziabad and Noida. Yes, I took precautions like slowing down my bike near potholes but you know in Ghaziabad, some potholes are too big to stop a jerk. Amazingly, my phone was secured well in place. I even recorded a 10-15 min video for you to see. Video because you can estimate the jerks and all that came in the way.

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That's a good buy Chandrajit but won't it cover the console when the phone is attached? The rider won't be able to see the speeds or the RPM while riding.
I can't view the video at work, will this cradle hold a large phone like a Note 2 or G3?

Thanks

Hey Guys,

Found a pretty good way to have your Phone installed on your bike's dash. Few days ago even this was a question to me, but now after experimenting with one of the Bike Mobile holders I feel its pretty good...

I bought this piece from Flipkart@ 799. Link here - Buy BikeStuff B-MCMH Online at Best Prices In India | Flipkart.com


The jerk test via video:

Btw, 200 Ns owners: Do you know the best mechanic near Vijaynagar, Ghaziabad?

but I wouldn't recommend anything on your bike that could distract you while riding or make you take your eyes off the road. When driving, we can afford to be a little "relaxed" but wouldn't suggest the same when riding a bike as a split second is all it takes for you to crash / avoid a disaster.

Yeah, seems like a good buy and will help when using a GPS or the phone's GPS / navigation software but I wouldn't recommend anything on your bike that could distract you while riding or make you take your eyes off the road. When driving, we can afford to be a little "relaxed" but wouldn't suggest the same when riding a bike as a split second is all it takes for you to crash / avoid a disaster.

Was planning to fix my camera on my Pulsar NS's handle for a trip I just made but decided against it as I didn't want to be focusing on two things at the same time. Am sure you purchased the mobile holder & fixed it for a purpose but please keep your safety and that of those around you as a priority while enjoying riding the NS

God Speed. Ride safe.

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Try using a portable power bank to keep your mobile powered on long rides. There are small ones available and some that are quite slim / sleek as well. Maybe you could tape a power bank behind the mobile holder and connect it to your phone or find a way to stick it with double sided tape in the middle of the handle near the cone set.

I don't like messing with the bikes wiring so have suggested a power bank, which is a cheap option as well as won't change your bikes wiring. Of course, others with more knowledge / experience could advice ways to fix a mobile charger that runs off the bike battery directly

Yeah, seems like a good buy and will help when using a GPS or the phone's GPS / navigation software but I wouldn't recommend anything on your bike that could distract you while riding or make you take your eyes off the road. When driving, we can afford to be a little "relaxed" but wouldn't suggest the same when riding a bike as a split second is all it takes for you to crash / avoid a disaster.

Was planning to fix my camera on my Pulsar NS's handle for a trip I just made but decided against it as I didn't want to be focusing on two things at the same time. Am sure you purchased the mobile holder & fixed it for a purpose but please keep your safety and that of those around you as a priority while enjoying riding the NS

God Speed. Ride safe.

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Try using a portable power bank to keep your mobile powered on long rides. There are small ones available and some that are quite slim / sleek as well. Maybe you could tape a power bank behind the mobile holder and connect it to your phone or find a way to stick it with double sided tape in the middle of the handle near the cone set.

I don't like messing with the bikes wiring so have suggested a power bank, which is a cheap option as well as won't change your bikes wiring. Of course, others with more knowledge / experience could advice ways to fix a mobile charger that runs off the bike battery directly

That is a good idea for a phone mount! Now that you have confirmed that a 6" phone will fit, I have a few questions about the setup :P In the video, is that irritating sound the sound of the phone rattling in the holder? If yes, how do you place the phone on the holder? Is there a lock to keep it in place? What are the chances of phone coming loose from the holder while leaned over in a corner?

That is a good idea for a phone mount! Now that you have confirmed that a 6" phone will fit, I have a few questions about the setup :P In the video, is that irritating sound the sound of the phone rattling in the holder? If yes, how do you place the phone on the holder? Is there a lock to keep it in place? What are the chances of phone coming loose from the holder while leaned over in a corner?

Hi Chandrajit,

You can try this mechanic https://goo.gl/maps/nu0Go. His workship is by the name of Mahesh Motors and he's very reliable and trustworthy. Very knowledgeable guy he is, works on some big bikes as well. Located right opposite the Opulent mall.

Give him my reference. His number is 9911 822 325.

Another option is near the Vaishali metro station, Bike Point, Mechanic name Hansraj, number 99118 - 45756. I haven't tried him personally but some of my friends/colleague say he's good.

Also regarding the mobile phone holder, looks like a good option. However, I am not convinced with the plastic connecting points, might crack due to vibrations. See if you can somehow make another jugaad to hold the phone holder and the main body together.

p.s.: I live pretty close to Vijay Nagar, in Ghaziabad main city. Lets catch up some day.

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Ditto.

Also apart from using the portable powerbank, you can try the usb charger mounted on a motorcycle. You can install it easily on your motorcycle and connect to the battery. it is a very easy plug and play device.

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You seem to have misunderstood my entire post which is surprising. But let me try to explain.
I didn't say you can bore anything. I was talking about a bike's cylinder kit which is referred to as a bore and piston. I was trying to tell the person I quoted that reboring cannot be performed on said cylinder as there is risk to the structural integrity of the cylinder if that is done.
By length I meant "Stroke" And I was definitely not talking about stroking anything (pun intended).
I think you may have mistaken my post for a statement about modification processes. It was simply an explanation of why mod cannot be done on p200NS cylinder. And FYI stroke measurment can never and should never be modified for any reason (not a question of easy or not) as the crank case is designed for a specific stroke length and set rotation only.

It doesn't have a bigger bore than 220, it just has a wider bore. The 200NS is an over square design i.e it is a shorter bore in height but the hole is bigger/wider. Length wise the p220 bore is longer but width wise its narrower. But 200NS is still a 199cc bore and p220 is a 218cc bore.
Also 200NS bore is a lc bore which comes already bored to the cylinder's max metallurgical capacity. If one attempts to bore any further they risk cracking the bore up causing it to become useless. And trust me 200NS bores don't come cheap.