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I have never ever topped up the coolant levels on the bike. I am close to 11k now with the coolant level still where it was on the day I bought it... Hmmmmmm.. Now thats something to think about. Anyway i have planned to change the coolant at 20k. Makes senses or should i let it be ? Also, guys whats the average life of a chain set ?

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There are closed and open cooling systems. Open cooling systems are very old and not pressurized. Closed cooling system are pressurized and it is in practice for many years. In a closed cooling system the reduction in level is only due to leakage - whether that could be internal or external. Evaporation loss is not possible in closed system. Other means of level drop like spill over during accidents/experimenting etc are not accounted

The leaks could be internal or external. Internal leaks are usually seen as the engine oil will point it out. The engine oil colour will change and the level will go up. These are the two symptoms of an internal leak. This is more expensive as the engine oil has to be flushed and cleaned, and the leak has to be fixed. In most cases the seals/gaskets/orings are the culprit.

In case of an external leak the most prominent identification is seen by noticing the drip/wet marks on the floor. The rubber hose, clips at the joints are the usual culprit and damage in radiator due to accident/stone chip are also to be accounted for. This type of leakage is usually found during daily inspection and that is the reason at least few seconds are to spent for this routine.

While the level does not change if all are okay, still the coolant has to be changed as per the manufacturer's guide. This is because the coolant will loose its anti-corrosive property and few other desired properties change (like coagulation etc) during the course of time.

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Sorry, this reply is not going to help you, but since you said "cleaned with kerosene " - I thought of sharing this article. This article is a study made to identify the effects of the cleaning fluid on the o-rings. In my opinion it has been executed very systematically and the results are that kerosene and wd-40 are good cleaners.

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Maybe kerosene went inside the rear tire's cone(bearing) ... And washed all grease from it.. Today my brother rode it & he is agree with me abt disbalance.

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20-22K is the expected. At least that's what I have seen in NS forums from day-1.

But you know, with our riding habits like clutch less gear shifts, improper throttling, etc one can get the chain enough damage very earlier. For my disco, I had to change the complete sprocket when it was close to ~23K (days before selling it). Just few weeks back, started to get some annoying sound, found the chain was loose, had it adjusted. Next time, it just came off the sprocket assembly with sound loud embarrassing sound (By god's grace I wasn't riding fast), fixed it myself (ruining my dress and hands). Then soon after it started showing wear.

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Better take it to Bajaj svc. Ask them to jet the air and clean first. How did you clean the chain?. Usually it must be brushed up (using a pain brush). Also did you check in idle?, I mean in neutral by putting center stand?. Are you able to rotate it freely?. Check the same by shifting the gear 1 and 2. Don't worry too much about svc. Don't leave your bike and keep your presence there till the job is done.
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The site is ~70 Km from Chennai (Name is Tiruvadisoolam, check google). I have seen SJCam, which comes about 8K I guess. The problem is, some reviews say it's a duplicate one where as all GoPro reviews say they are original and so good too...

The basic GoPro hero is ~12K. Even if I buy on festive time, it still costs damn 11K . Somehow mind is not blending. But the scenery was so good, wished I had one. The video capture through mobile holder was awkward and completely hopeless .

No more solid colors. You are lucky. Especially the yellow NS looks distinct. I bought red since I like red color, the most. But also concerned about removing stickers, as it might leave some mark.

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That's good your coolant level is not going down.don't be concerned for his just like u R not concerned if engine oil doesn't go down.
Avg life is around 17-20k and if u used to lube it every 500 kms then 25k.don't stretch it more.

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You are correct. But my estimate is, spend 500 bucks to lube, and almost in 20K Kms you would end up buying two to three cans. So finally you'd have to replace one and the total cost is 1500 + 1300(chain set) + 250(labor)= ~3000/- (approx). The other way, spend 60-80/- for lubing every 1000 KMs in Svc itself, now after 20K Kms, 80x20=1600/- (That's too much...!!!) Anyway my calculations remain the same. Instead I'd do it when I feel needed say up on service or once in 2500 Kms.

Instead I'd prefer to change the chain set itself when I'm around 15-17K

And oh yes, I've lubed it only thrice since ~1 year. (twice on service period and one time when water washing

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3 cans (TVs chain lube)
3X370=1,100 and a brush 370 from (aliexpress [emoji13] )=1470rs[emoji41]
If u regularly lube ur Chain u can clock upto 35k km on single sporket (80+k km in 180ug4 and changed it once)

So 35k km= olmost 2 sporket =3000rs and 500rs labour charges ie 3500rs[emoji57]

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Hahaha.... Smart huh?

I doubt 35Kms. Anyway it depends on riding habits. But for a performance bike like NS, do you think one can extend it upto 35K Kms?. My svc guy told 25K Kms is ideal time, if driving habits are poor, it can drop and might increase a bit if driven properly. But I'm sure mine won't cross 25K sure without rattling with my driving habits.

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Guys, My ignition key switch is in problem. It becomes impossible to turn the ignition key to ON position using hands. Nowadays I have to use cutting player everytime to turn the key from OFF to ON. I think somebody tampered it with foul key. Is the ignition switch repairable?

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Put some WD40. IF still doesn't work then replace it

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Happy Diwali Brothers..!!

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Happy Diwali brother .wow this mod is epicly crazy

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Happy diwali friends. This is crazy [emoji12] , projectors on crash guard, blinking hand guards... Ooh man... Wonder how does the battery charge up [emoji28]

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Blue light is missing [emoji13] [emoji13]
Btw happy Diwali