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  • Re: Pulsar 200 NS Owners Review and Experiences

    Originally posted by GauravD View Post
    Bhai I am not sure about decoding the month however the year can be ascertained by the 10th digit of the VIN which in your case is D. Lately Bajaj has an online system of service records although am not sure if it was in place all these years. You could wall up to the bajaj svc centre where this bike was serviced and see if the manager would be able to assist you.

    You could do a thorough check of the externals of the bike plus check the service record of the bike. If the record shows that it was serviced regularly it could mean that the owner did invest time in maintaining his machine even though it was not being ridden much.

    Yes, taking a trusted mechanic along would be a good idea since you, coming from the RE lineage, may not feel the vibes if any, plus other nuances as well. The color is awesome, its a pity Bajaj shut down this color and came up with some ridiculous decals on the newer versions.

    As far as mounts go, you could use the crash guards for any aux lighting you may have mind. Plus, you could make up a custom cross bar from mirror mount to mirror mount for you mobile mount, usb charger, fog lamp switches etc.

    Carrying stuff, i agree, is a pain and most of the time one has the tank available which leads to scratches on the tank unless one has a tank guard, not to mention its outright risky.

    On second thought you could think about a slick pannier system albeit not the regular sized ones (sample 1200GS BMW). Have seen quite a few NS with this system on the net mostly from SE Asia and lends a pretty slick look if well done.

    @GauravD
    @kany1991


    Just got the service records checked

    2013/10 Purchase of bike
    2013/11 Free Service
    2014/09 Paid Service
    2016/02 Paid Service - General service

    Everything at Amba Bajaj Bangalore

    Should I go ahead or big NO?
    Last edited by Sherl; 03-03-2016, 12:28 PM.
    Mustard Yellow 2013 200NS - Suave Bloke in the town
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    • Re: Pulsar 200 NS Owners Review and Experiences

      Originally posted by jhbalaji View Post
      @GauravD
      @kany1991


      Just got the service records checked

      2013/10 Purchase of bike
      2013/11 Free Service
      2014/09 Paid Service
      2016/02 Paid Service - General service

      Everything at Amba Bajaj Bangalore

      Should I go ahead or big NO?
      Bro you gotta think about this one ... IMO there was a gap of a year between the first free svc and the first paid with no intermediary services done so I am guessing it was pretty much unused during that time or whosoever was using in the absence of the owner did not bother. Also, in three years of ownership there have been a total of only 3 services ? hmmm I am having doubts on this one bro but again, I do not have the physical bike.

      The above concerns may just be concerns based on pure numbers. The actual bike may be much better than the numbers. So I would say take a mechanic, give the bike a thorough inspection and then decide. If the engine has been affected by the years then the mechanic should be able to tell.

      What do you think about this one [MENTION=54720]kany1991[/MENTION] [MENTION=80684]Ujjwal96[/MENTION] [MENTION=72200]xplod566[/MENTION]

      _______________________________
      As I lay my rubber on the street
      I pray for traction I can keep
      But if I spin and begin to slide
      I pray, dear God please protect my ride
      And if I lay down my bike today
      I pray to God I walk away...
      I walk away to ride another day

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      • Re: Pulsar 200 NS Owners Review and Experiences

        Originally posted by GauravD View Post
        Bro you gotta think about this one ... IMO there was a gap of a year between the first free svc and the first paid with no intermediary services done so I am guessing it was pretty much unused during that time or whosoever was using in the absence of the owner did not bother. Also, in three years of ownership there have been a total of only 3 services ? hmmm I am having doubts on this one bro but again, I do not have the physical bike.

        The above concerns may just be concerns based on pure numbers. The actual bike may be much better than the numbers. So I would say take a mechanic, give the bike a thorough inspection and then decide. If the engine has been affected by the years then the mechanic should be able to tell.

        What do you think about this one [MENTION=54720]kany1991[/MENTION] [MENTION=80684]Ujjwal96[/MENTION] [MENTION=72200]xplod566[/MENTION]

        He is NRI student pursing in India. Much of his requirements ends within the hostel campus. This was the reasoning provided.
        Mustard Yellow 2013 200NS - Suave Bloke in the town
        Retd. Royal Enfield Electra 5S 2009 CI - Best of CIs ever made.
        Giant Talon 0 29er - Rockshox + X5 + Deore + Exilir + Howitzer
        Mongoose Tyax Comp - XCM + Deore + Alivio + Draco + Kenda
        Trek 4300D Should I say anything about him? He is the Versys of MTBs
        Giant AnyRoad Cyclocross build
        S-Works Prevail for the head

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        • Re: Pulsar 200 NS Owners Review and Experiences

          Originally posted by jhbalaji View Post
          He is NRI student pursing in India. Much of his requirements ends within the hostel campus. This was the reasoning provided.
          Makes sense and kinda explains as to why the bike did not run however that was no excuse to not get the bike serviced in regular intervals per say

          _______________________________
          As I lay my rubber on the street
          I pray for traction I can keep
          But if I spin and begin to slide
          I pray, dear God please protect my ride
          And if I lay down my bike today
          I pray to God I walk away...
          I walk away to ride another day

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          • Re: Pulsar 200 NS Owners Review and Experiences

            Originally posted by GauravD View Post
            Makes sense and kinda explains as to why the bike did not run however that was no excuse to not get the bike serviced in regular intervals per say
            Any ball park test I can do on my own to figure out?
            Mustard Yellow 2013 200NS - Suave Bloke in the town
            Retd. Royal Enfield Electra 5S 2009 CI - Best of CIs ever made.
            Giant Talon 0 29er - Rockshox + X5 + Deore + Exilir + Howitzer
            Mongoose Tyax Comp - XCM + Deore + Alivio + Draco + Kenda
            Trek 4300D Should I say anything about him? He is the Versys of MTBs
            Giant AnyRoad Cyclocross build
            S-Works Prevail for the head

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            • Re: Pulsar 200 NS Owners Review and Experiences

              Take a test drive of the bike for at least 10 kms to understand the engine and if it's performing well to your ability then go for it if you think it's worth it.
              "Biking: the Under-Rated and Drug-Free Antidepressant"


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              • Re: Pulsar 200 NS Owners Review and Experiences

                Originally posted by jhbalaji View Post
                Any ball park test I can do on my own to figure out?
                [MENTION=48011]shadcool786[/MENTION] answered that best for you

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                I tried posting this on the ATGATT thread however seems the thread is inactive hence posting here -

                Does anyone on here know about X-Element Riding Jackets ? Am getting good reviews about the same and some ok ok reviews ..

                _______________________________
                As I lay my rubber on the street
                I pray for traction I can keep
                But if I spin and begin to slide
                I pray, dear God please protect my ride
                And if I lay down my bike today
                I pray to God I walk away...
                I walk away to ride another day

                Comment


                • Re: Pulsar 200 NS Owners Review and Experiences

                  Bike is in good condition AFAIK at 65k its a perfect deal.
                  Take a long td if it feels good then go for it

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                  • Re: Pulsar 200 NS Owners Review and Experiences

                    Originally posted by GauravD View Post
                    Makes sense and kinda explains as to why the bike did not run however that was no excuse to not get the bike serviced in regular intervals per say
                    Originally posted by kany1991 View Post
                    Bike is in good condition AFAIK at 65k its a perfect deal.
                    Take a long td if it feels good then go for it

                    Thanks. What are the things I should observe?
                    I come from the family of RE in which revving after 90kmph will give you shattering bones.
                    Mustard Yellow 2013 200NS - Suave Bloke in the town
                    Retd. Royal Enfield Electra 5S 2009 CI - Best of CIs ever made.
                    Giant Talon 0 29er - Rockshox + X5 + Deore + Exilir + Howitzer
                    Mongoose Tyax Comp - XCM + Deore + Alivio + Draco + Kenda
                    Trek 4300D Should I say anything about him? He is the Versys of MTBs
                    Giant AnyRoad Cyclocross build
                    S-Works Prevail for the head

                    Comment


                    • Re: Pulsar 200 NS Owners Review and Experiences

                      Hi!
                      I know that NGK 4786 / LKAR8A-9 fit with central spark.
                      How about side sparks? Which is fits?

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                      • Re: Pulsar 200 NS Owners Review and Experiences

                        Originally posted by alexus_l View Post
                        Hi!
                        I know that NGK 4786 / LKAR8A-9 fit with central spark.
                        How about side sparks? Which is fits?
                        I have posted the side spark models some few pages back... You can check it

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                        • Re: Pulsar 200 NS Owners Review and Experiences

                          Originally posted by jhbalaji View Post
                          Thanks. What are the things I should observe?
                          I come from the family of RE in which revving after 90kmph will give you shattering bones.
                          you are RE rider, so you wont be able to get if there is any extra vibration in this bike.

                          things to check in NS
                          1. start the bike, turn pilot lamps on and rev it till 8k mark and see if console backlight twinkles. if so, backlight is about to die soon.
                          2. keep it on for say 5 mins in the same place on 2k rpm and see if radiator fan turns on. it ideally should be.
                          3. while riding on 60kmph, engage top gear on flat road keep riding for a min. engine should not knock.
                          4. switch gears at 7 k rpm and you should be doing 95-100 kmph in 5th gear
                          5. shut throttle off on 5 k rpm in any gear keeping clutch disengaged, rpm should fall and speed should come down, this will ensure no cuts in diaphragm. as this bike was used less. diaphragm gets cut due to fuel accumulation.

                          if i remember anything more, i will post again.

                          warm wishes for your new purchase.
                          its good to see someone switching from RE to pulsars.

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                          • Re: Pulsar 200 NS Owners Review and Experiences

                            Hi guys, been busy with work and now I'm getting transferred to Bangalore from Chennai. After looking at the procedures of NOC and re-registration in Bangalore again seems too cumbersome and costs more. Any alternative?. Has anybody transferred from other state to B'glore earlier?, if so what is the procedure and how complex and exhausting it is?. Plus is it worth doing that or selling it here and getting new ones?, sadly NS is no more, plus my NS has 0 complaints....and I can't get the same from other used ones...

                            and I don't like RS or AS, plus I can't spend any money other higher capacity at this time. Any suggestion would be helpful, as time is running up and I have hardly 2 weeks left. Plus how longer can I run with NOC+police certificate in Bangalore before I do re-registration?.

                            Any help or hint would be advisable...!!!

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                            • Re: Pulsar 200 NS Owners Review and Experiences

                              Originally posted by NitSpeed200 View Post
                              Recently I have changed my air filter(stock) and then did change my afr settings. Now while riding with pillion, I can hear a metallic sound similar to snatching at around 4k rpm while ascending. The bike wants me to shift down as if there is no enough torque.
                              I am pretty you don't hear that every time, only during nights and early morning probably.

                              I am having this issue right from start, whenever I accelerate it feels like engine is struggling and making metallic knocking sound.(mine is 1750kms in odo).

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                              • Re: Pulsar 200 NS Owners Review and Experiences

                                Hello everyone I'm just new in the forum I've sold my pulsar 220 recently because of the engine noise which was unable to solve i guess was manufacturing issue so now I'am planning to buy a second hand p200ns or p220f I'm confused please give me advantages and disadvantages of both, my daily trip is 15km or less and in 2-3 month i have long hilly trips 150-200km including both side I'm little bit concern to mileage.
                                Last edited by iam._nj; 03-04-2016, 01:22 AM.

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