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**vinay 200 ns** · 08-20-2012, 02:44 PM

Originally posted by Rahulbarik View Post

dont at all agree...it takes in a hell lot of dust without oil...
Anyways your bike...best wishes

Who told you there is no oil content in K&N ? Those are pre oiled filters, no need of oiling it often like others.

For your shock in our pulsar 200 Ns we have a paper type filter you just need to apply air pressure for cleaning it, if you Oil this your filter will be screwed up Anyways its your bike

Oil cleaning is used for sponge type filters.

**J K** · 08-20-2012, 02:45 PM

First Service Done.

My first service done today @ 750 kms on ODO.

Changed oil and oil filter.

Removed saree guard.

NS feels much more smooth now. Especially in 5th and 6th gear.

**vinay 200 ns** · 08-20-2012, 02:47 PM

Originally posted by J K View Post

My first service done today @ 750 kms on ODO.

Changed oil and oil filter.

Removed saree guard.

NS feels much more smooth now. Especially in 5th and 6th gear.

Yes even I found it very smooth after servicing

How much oil it took ? Did you find any metal pieces while draining oil ?

**Toxicbiker** · 08-20-2012, 02:51 PM

Originally posted by J K View Post

My first service done today @ 750 kms on ODO.

Changed oil and oil filter.

Removed saree guard.

NS feels much more smooth now. Especially in 5th and 6th gear.

excellent pics bro...
how much the LS2 cost???

**Rohan200ns** · 08-20-2012, 03:01 PM

Originally posted by rahuldevnath View Post

Ha Ha Ha.. But yeah, the handles can be adjusted to compensate for the left pull, but it's not required actually, that left pull doesn't affect the bike anyway.

yes .. first of all we are not supposed to ride it with both hands off the handle ..not much of an issue .. needs proper alignment i guess ,,, 5 mins job ...

Originally posted by Rahulbarik View Post

k&n needs more maintenance than foam type stock filter... You have to clean and oil it every 2500 kms for proper filtrtration else it will be equal to having no filter... Dont go for k&n

if you do, then please clean and oil it..

the pores in k&n are very big and hence it lets in more dust into the air intake .. it is slow poison for the engine ...

Originally posted by nilesh14587 View Post

First Impression:
9. I did observe minute rust spots on engine casing in small corners. Is that OK?? I hope there wont be significant rust in long term.

16. I do face an issue with otherwise smooth gears. Somtimes while going up from 1st to 2nd, the gear is stuck at neutral or midway maybe. The green neutral indicator on console doesn't flash so i am not sure. But engine just revs up when accelerator is pulled but tires don't get any power. I have to try again for gear shift. Is this false neutral?? Also I want to to whether it is possible to go down from 2nd gear to neutral directly or have to go to 1st then neutral?? I am asking this as i find it difficult to get to neutral from second, it just goes past to 1st. Never rode 1st down type bike so i dont know this.

Overall I think its a very good package in its price, a complete VFM. I am really happy with it and proud of 200NS.

rust on engine casing is very bad ... i have seen it before only on rtrs before .. go to svc and report this issue .. they have to replace it , else the engine oil might start leaking ..

get the gear shifter spring adjusted or replaced to resolve mis-shifts ...

**payeng** · 08-20-2012, 03:10 PM

Originally posted by J K View Post

Removed saree guard

That itself is adding so much oomph now.

**4nirban** · 08-20-2012, 03:17 PM

A first look at 200 ns

I just saw a couple of ns at the showroom (black & blue).
1) They look much better in flesh.
2) There's a premium feel unseen on bajaj bikes.
3) The switchgear was less than impressive especially the indicator button. The push to cancel button is a novel idea just not implemented well.
4) The bike is a lot smaller than what the pictures suggest. Think of duke as Amir Khan in 3 idiots and pulsar 200 ns as he appeared in Gajni.
5) You really can mistake this bike for an import.
6) Visually the rear hugger looks quite flimsy but if did'nt test it out, i was too busy ogling the rest of the bike

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Now for what i wanted to ask:

1) What about good quality tyres for the ns? I'm planning (more like hoping) to get one before the year runs out. Michelin India doesn't have tyres in ns sizes. How much does the rear tyre of the r 15 v 2.0 cost? (they are the same size so fitting won't be a problem.) What about the front tyre? Are mrf ones (front tyre) available in the same compound?.

2)I live in Andaman where it rains 9 months out of 12. Add to that paths which barely qualify as roads (which are often covered with construction runoff) and people who are certain that traffic rules are a myth perpetuated by the government. The roads are mostly curves and steep inclines (read: needs good lowdown grunt) How does the ns fair in such conditions?

I know that some other bikes may better suit my situation, par mere pitajee (who for most part is anti-2wheeler) ka ispe dil aa gaya hai. And you don't look a gift horse (or pulsar) in the mouth.

Thanking you in advance for your replies.

Oh...and hello fellow xbhpians, I am Anirban and this is my first post (though i've followed xbhp for some time.)

**J K** · 08-20-2012, 03:33 PM

Originally posted by vinay 200 ns View Post

Yes even I found it very smooth after servicing

How much oil it took ? Did you find any metal pieces while draining oil ?

1.2 liters. I mean they taken oil from a big can in a plastic jug like thing...
Yeah, I found metal particles floating. Too small

Originally posted by Toxicbiker View Post

excellent pics bro...
how much the LS2 cost???

That's ls2 phobia's sticker.. Helmet costed me 2.5K.

Originally posted by payeng View Post

That itself is adding so much oomph now.

Yeah it is

**nishant.sukharia** · 08-20-2012, 03:51 PM

RHS locking ?

Is there any way to lock the handlebars in the right hand side ?
I hate to lock it in the LHS, I'm not even used to lock any bike with the handlebars in LHS position...the bike looks so much better with the handlebars turned towards right side...please suggest.

**Rahulbarik** · 08-20-2012, 04:24 PM

Originally posted by vinay 200 ns View Post

Who told you there is no oil content in K&N ? Those are pre oiled filters, no need of oiling it often like others.

For your shock in our pulsar 200 Ns we have a paper type filter you just need to apply air pressure for cleaning it, if you Oil this your filter will be screwed up Anyways its your bike

Oil cleaning is used for sponge type filters.

brother...., k&n needs oiling is a known fact...but nobody cares to clean it even... Average life of a k&n is around 30k kms and it is required to oil k&n every 2500-5000 kms to keep it healthy... K&n cleaner and oil is available in the market.. Expecting k&n to last 1 lakh kms is like expecting bajaj dts-i 10000kms oil to last 10k kms... And if you are using k&n in your car without oiling then you are ruining your engine... And it doesn't matter wheather your bike comes with dry filter or wet filter... Oil is applied so that dirt can get stuck on the filter since oil is sticky and clean air gets inside the engine... But just make sure to dry out excessive oil coz it may go inside the carburator... k&n is a oil based filter... Its a misconception that k&n lasts lifetime without maintenance... I have even seen svc people and mechanics washing the k&n with pressure water jet along with the bike which ruins the filter... Still its your ride you can mod it at will...but dont forget to lube the filter and save it from water...

**dipxmebh** · 08-20-2012, 05:00 PM

Originally posted by Rahulbarik View Post

It was a sudden oppurtunity...

how can i refuse... Its totally opposite to the test ride bike...and at 800kms with first service done, the engine was makkhan.... Best part was between 8k to 10k...rpm... Now i know what others meant by linear power... It just blew me away...
Another thing i noticed is how light the rear end of the bike is.. I was able to steer the bike with my @$$...its so light...
@Shibadip: you will get it soon...dont worry...

@toxicbiker: got lucky all of a sudden

and yeah i need to take care of that thingy..you know what

@govind: thank you

@rahuldevnath: true the bike just turns mad afte 8k... The exhaust sound is very different and everyone was just staring what went past....

but found some false shifts...maybe it will become better slowly...

u went above 5k rpm on his bike?????if yes doesnt he love his ride?????i allowed all my frnds to test ride but till 5k rpm

**Karan_Pulsar200ns** · 08-20-2012, 05:07 PM

Originally posted by Vineet_200 View Post

Even I booked my red bike by paying full amount on 30 July from Khivraj WhiteField ,the guy told I will be getting the bike in max 15 days ,but now they are saying it will take one more week ,the excuse they give is Red is in demand and hence the shortage ,he told all other colors you will get sooner .I think they are just fooling us .

Off to write an email to customer care ,hope it will help

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Meanwhile guys has anyone else booked the bike from Khivraj Whitefield ???

I made the booking at Khivraj Indiranagar and i am having the same experience..

Even i have made the full payment and still awaiting the delivery of my Bike...and getting daily soome lame excuses..

Finally i have shot the Mail to bajaj customer care and i hope they take care of the issue now..I would suggest you to do the same...

**avi_nash94** · 08-20-2012, 05:22 PM

Hi,I am new to to this segment but had been following this thread from the very beginning.I have booked a NS and will be getting it in the first week of September.would like to know that how much will the bike's tires fetch as I am planning to change it before taking the delivery of the bike and do I need to do some special checks before taking its delivery as I had a bad experience with my car for not having checked it properly before delivery.

**[email protected]** · 08-20-2012, 05:34 PM

New Bajaj Pulsar 200NS(Attention Please)

This to bring to your notice that I had Purchased the All New Pulsar 200NS from a West Delhi Dealer on 8th July 2012. But was shocked to see when my brother bought the bike (as I was unavailable to take the delivery) that such a Big & Old manufacturer has not provided very basic accessories & little aspects lacking in the bike.

It is a shame to see that huge cost cuttings have done by Bajaj Auto in its flagship bike costing 95k ORP Delhi all over.

I want that my bike, bikes sold till now, which are in transit & in assembly line to be equipped with these basics.

1.

No Central Stand Provided in the bike. The Company cannot escape by saying that it is available as an extra accessory at a dealership. Pay extra Rs 500 or 600 & buy if you want.

2.

Single horn provided instead of double horns in all bikes in its lineup & by all bike makers with bikes above 80 k.

3.

Handle lock only on left & Not on Right Side. Such basic things missing.

4.

Tyres Provided by bajaj of M/s Eurogrip lack Road Grip & vastly unstable. The Overdrive Show also recommends upgrading the current tyres as while cornering the tyres lack straight line & cornernering grip. The chassis is good but Tyres are lacking.

5

lack of spare parts. The Company should make the parts available just before the Model launch. Now, one has to wait for months to get these parts.

6.

Small fuel tank of 12 liters fixed on chassis & Plastic over the Top. The Tank should at least 16-17 liters.

Will request your goodself to Publish this as Article , so that other customers are not fooled by the looks & the brand value of this bike. But even after paying almost a lakh of rupees , you get these basics missing.

Sudhir kr gupta

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**surojit** · 08-20-2012, 05:34 PM

Originally posted by nilesh14587 View Post

Dear xBHPians,
Ownership:
Frankly speaking i don't really .....

1. So far kept the rpm below 4k. Max speed 55 in 6th gear. I generally tend to shift gears quickly. So haven't really tested how well the bike pulls from low speeds in high gears (and not intending to do till run-in is over) but the low end torque is still impressive to me. We have a significant gradient near my home, on which NS easily climbs in 3rd or 4th gear without going past 3-4k rpm (my passion can do it only in 1st or 2nd).

It has lot of power packed inside that mill... you will be surprised once you start extracting it...

2. Acceleration is awesome. In no time it touches 50 and I have to restrain myself from going further.

Thats the character of the NS.. you dont even notice what speeds you are doing....

3. I loved suspensions, they are quite good. They can negotiate big potholes, ugly speed breakers easily.

4. Haven't done much of leaning while turning till now but it does feel little heavier on front side. May be i won't feel that once i get used to it.

I begs you to lean more and more...

6. Do feel some heat on left leg. Till now I have mostly traveled in slow moving traffic so i think thats ok.

I havent yet noticed this....

7. The indicator switch is little uncomfortable to operate. And clutch pains my palms but this too i think will go as i get used to it. Other switches and console panel is good and easy to read, that yellow light irritates me though. Wish i could shut it off.

Ride for 400 kms.. you will get used to it... as I have got used to it now...

9. I did observe minute rust spots on engine casing in small corners. Is that OK?? I hope there wont be significant rust in long term.

Bring it to the notice of the SVC guys...

10. The rear mudguard is a turn off due to the mud sprinkling on the bottom of rear end. I have attached a mud-flap as done by @DNA and trying to patch a black polythene between the two split mudguards. The mud guards are good quality and firm though.

I guess the sprinkling is only when you are doing 60+ kmph, below that it is insignificant I guess.. may be others can confirm...

16. I do face an issue with otherwise smooth gears. Somtimes while going up from 1st to 2nd, the gear is stuck at neutral or midway maybe. The green neutral indicator on console doesn't flash so i am not sure. But engine just revs up when accelerator is pulled but tires don't get any power. I have to try again for gear shift. Is this false neutral?? Also I want to to whether it is possible to go down from 2nd gear to neutral directly or have to go to 1st then neutral?? I am asking this as i find it difficult to get to neutral from second, it just goes past to 1st. Never rode 1st down type bike so i dont know this.

I guess this also is more of 'getting used to the bike'. And getting into 1st gear is advisable before you go to Neutral....

Good review mate... My comments in Bold....

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