Its Rs 23.00 in svc Its a fiber.
Does your rubber mudflap protects the engine side ?

Very correctly put..


@all - I had almost written off Yellow from my list,
Oh.. I didn't mention the colour I chose.. Did I??

No it does not happen in NS. Suspensions are quite stiff.In NS front suspension gives nice feedback when u apply front brakes, so this problem also i dont find in NS.yes it kills console, but found that indicators still work when they key is in ON position but engine kill switch is also in ON position. Should be a mix of both but <40 kmph is too very less. Vary it from 40-60 kmph.
Appreciate your help mates!!
Muchas Gracias!!

Guys, got my Red beauty on Friday the 17th, started riding yesterday as i was out of town till monday night, and already did 100 on the ODO . Some issues though. Thing is, in the morning, its prescribed to run the engine in idle for a minute or so before riding. But my engine switches off and I have to keep revving (not above 4.5k rpm) to keep it in idling. Is what I am doing right? or should I get it checked up? Also, I am using it for my daily office commute which is 25km outside the city so I do a highway riding of 35-40km everyday, and during this time, I cruise at 60-65 kmph, though the rpm remains below 4.5k. Is that fine. I would really appreciate if anyone would reply to this..

Guys from past few days when I ride my NS I notice that there's always a tik tik sound coming from the handlebars whenever I am travelling on roads that are not smooth (not bad roads), its not the kat kat sound from front shocks but a slight tik, what could be the reason...???

Also I am about 2300 on the ODO and the bike is not as smooth as it was earlier and now there are too much vibes ahead of 5k RPM, the next service is due at 4500kms and the bike feels like it needs servicing now only.

Do share your valuable inputs....

It never rained after i put the mudflap and patched up the rear mudguards..LOL
Even i am waiting to see the results.

my guess ,Yellow, coz once u see it in flesh u find it really gorgeous

The reality is there are few mild vibrations in the bike, specially at higher rpms. you can feel them at seat, black fibres just below the yellow tank cover, rear brake lever, pillion foot pegs and also very mild at handlebars. I have reported this long back. Also found it on some other 2 -3 new bikes. many people may have not reported this coz they are yet to ride at higher rpms. I have got used to it now and feel its part of the package.

Why don't you shoot a mail to bajaj asking for a clarification..
When I test rode NS, felt tingling high-frequency vivrations on my thighs, comming form the Frame..,but no vivbes on the handlebars.
Handlebar vivbes will b quite irritating.

BTW, Welcome back after a long time..

Patched up the rear mudguards ? upload the pic.
now am hunting for some kind of fiber material for rear mod, planning to remove the rear Tyre hugger & will prevent the bike tail lamps getting dirty.

I did my first service @ 649kms and now completed 1200kms. Now I feel the engine is not smooth enough as it was in first 500kms. I have been riding it sanely in 3.5 - 4.5 range. I felt the lack of smoothness after 500 kms and I thought it will be alright after the first service but the smoothness didnt came back. The service guy told me that the oil filter wasnt changed as it was not in stock. In manual, oil filter replacement is marked with a * saying 'if only applicable' What could be the reason for lack of smoothness ? I checked the oil levels and its normal. Will the replacement of oil filter make any difference ?

Thanks,but i did post in between .

Anyways reg the mail , had already done long back, around a month back when my bike was just a week old and had 1-2 more issues. For that a special technical as well as senior staff team had come from Bajaj to showroom. They rectified other issues and reg the vibes they said its totally normal acc to them. I had already posted this i guess. Also i found the vibes in other brand new bikes. So i guess its really part of the package.
And dont worry, handlebar vibes are very very mild, ul not feel much. But cant say about speeds above 120+ .haven't tested it at that speed.

Greatly disappointed by the way bike is behaving in just two days of ownership.
Now thinking i should have gone with good old Yamaha.

I did my first service @ 649kms and now completed 1200kms. Now I feel the engine is not smooth enough as it was in first 500kms. I have been riding it sanely in 3.5 - 4.5 range. I felt the lack of smoothness after 500 kms and I thought it will be alright after the first service but the smoothness didnt came back. The service guy told me that the oil filter wasnt changed as it was not in stock. In manual, oil filter replacement is marked with a * saying 'if only applicable' What could be the reason for lack of smoothness ? I checked the oil levels and its normal. Will the replacement of oil filter make any difference ?

Why don't you shoot a mail to bajaj asking for a clarification..
When I test rode NS, felt tingling high-frequency vivrations on my thighs, comming form the Frame..,but no vivbes on the handlebars.
Handlebar vivbes will b quite irritating.

BTW, Welcome back after a long time..

Thanks,but i did post in between .

Anyways reg the mail , had already done long back, around a month back when my bike was just a week old and had 1-2 more issues. For that a special technical as well as senior staff team had come from Bajaj to showroom. They rectified other issues and reg the vibes they said its totally normal acc to them. I had already posted this i guess. Also i found the vibes in other brand new bikes. So i guess its really part of the package.
And dont worry, handlebar vibes are very very mild, ul not feel much. But cant say about speeds above 120+ .haven't tested it at that speed.

Sudhir's Topic Approved and merged here.


Firstly, welcome to Xbhp and don't post your contact details in public, specially NOT your RESIDENCE/ ADDRESS. ok? And as for your points, I think I need to reply to them:

1. When YZF R15 with a smaller engine (no offence, its a fantastic bike), it did not come with a Centre Stand, and it retailed for a serious Rs. 1.17 Lacs, then where were you buddy? What about Honda CBR 1000RR or BMW S1000RR which retails for Rs. 14 and 18 Lacs respectively, not having a centre stand?

NS means Naked Sports. Sportsbikes abroad don't come with centre-stands. Its upto you, as to how quick you get used to it.

Rs. 500 is somewhat fine for a centre stand. It just takes the price to 95.5k, right? Its still better than some 150cc's costing 1.3 Lacs, isn't it? (no offence)

2. Ok, maybe a solid reason, but will have to get the horn's power verified. And not whether its one or two horns.

3. So what? Is it that big a thing? You can't twist it left while locking??

4. Yes, that's a valid point. No worries. Ride slow right now, and after 25k kms you can change it to MRF Zappers. Is it that big if you will keep your bike even for 2 years minimum?

5. Will have to ask owners if this is same all over India, or just Delhi.

6. It gives you a range of approx 40 kmpl X 12 litres = 480 kilometres.
Or about 400 kms before reserve.
Is it that bad for city needs? No, I don't think so.


When people are getting a 23 horsepower bike for under Rs. 1 Lacs, then they are not getting fooled. They are the guys who made the wise decision "knowingly".
Can't you see any positive side to things? You're complaining about a bike which:
* retails for under a lac even today in 2012,
* makes 23 bhp,
* and could give 50 kmpl in good conditions,

Which other Indian/ Imported bike meets all the above characteristics? Tell me?

As far as "Basics" are concerned, your definition of basics is confusing. For many of us, "basics" are the engine, frame, seat, lighting, etc. which are very good in NS I believe.

I'm not being an advocate but I don't like it, when people don't appreciate someone's efforts for flimsy reasons.

Guys from past few days when I ride my NS I notice that there's always a tik tik sound coming from the handlebars whenever I am travelling on roads that are not smooth (not bad roads), its not the kat kat sound from front shocks but a slight tik, what could be the reason...???

Also I am about 2300 on the ODO and the bike is not as smooth as it was earlier and now there are too much vibes ahead of 5k RPM, the next service is due at 4500kms and the bike feels like it needs servicing now only.

Do share your valuable inputs....

Guys,

Is the sound (like kzzzzzzzzz) from chain normal? I dint notice it earlier maybe cuz of helmet now after first service one of my fren who was riding beside me on his Pulsar 200 (old) told me about that sound. I feel its normal. but is there any max limit to the volume or something? should i get it checked at the svc?

and Vibrations is a issue, even I am facing it at 5k RPM. Maybe a design flaw in the chassis need to get taht checked as well. also after first service, when the bike comes down to a halt from 50-60, at the last moment I can feel vibrations on the brake lever
not sure what that might be

Will do soon. Not getting chance to get pics in good light. Anyway its similar to what earlier solutions have been on this thread. Patching up with plastic bag.

Even I am looking for some better looking and permanent kind of solution for rear tire. The patch thinggy looks 'not-so-good' and is temporary only. The problem is the two split pieces are of different counters.

What about a complete (and not the split) mudguard of earlier version of p135?? Something like that would be great. We can put it up for monsoon and remove it later. But i just wish Bajaj could come up with better design which would do its intended job well, i.e. preventing mud sprinkles.

visit the svc ASAP. And send a mail to bajaj regarding your problems... They will give you special care...

@Hiteshjain6188 : Go to the SVC and ask them to check your AFR. I believe your AFR is tuned to the leanest and hence that overheating. Also, check the coolant level and engine oil level. Top up if required. Don't ride it more but enough to make it to the SVC. This will help you any troubles. Also, idling at 1.5K is ok for what I believe, you leave it for some time to cool down to tolerable level and not that cold which we have it early in themorning or after the engine has cooled down to its natural temperature.

The tik tik sound could be Cone Set. Get it tightened. The bike has lost smoothness because of the oil. Which Oil did you poured in during first SVC?