A tiny accident today ! I was riding at about 30-35kph wen a biker suddenly came from the left lane to the right and i had to go right too but my bike 's handlebar hit his, and there was a bus on the right side, so my bike's handle bar hit that too and got a small scratch on it !! But one thing i like to highlight is even though the handle bar got hit once on each side, i still had control of the bike and stopped quickly to check for any other damage, there was none except for the scratch on the handlebar ! but still, its disheartening that my babe got a scratch!

Hey friends, recently got my Blue 200NS.

I wanted to know if this is normal.

whenever i take my bike for a spin even for a short spin, the radiator fan starts and gets my RPM to 2.5k. and when i switch on the headlights, the fan is off and the RPM is normal 1.5k to 1.6k.

At nights, the headlight is always on and there is no fan issues.

I checked this with the Bajaj service, they checked and said everything is normal.

and secondly, i clocked 300kms, i wanted to change the engine oil, but some said do not change as it might void engine warranty,

Please help

good that you are safe man.. just check whether the handle is correctly aligned so that your ride quality will not be affected.



the service engineer told me that the engine will overheat only the rpm remains below 1K when the bike is started at first.. the radiator fan starts working only then the temp goes more than 96 degrees i believe (please correct me if i am wrong). there might be problem with the switches too. ask the service personnel to go along with you as pillion and show it to them. if they still say that it is ok jot a mail to customer care.

as for oil change it will not void warranty. i and many other owners have changed their oil before first service... and if you use bajaj recommended oil during the specified service intervals and in between change the oil to someother it should not have any issues.

Might be the weather bro.. Verify the coolant level.. check if it is above the minimum mark when bike is held straight.. Sounds like an issue.. drop a mail to Bajaj asap: [email protected], if the SVC guys are saying everything is normal.. Bajaj will take care.. also, don`t forget to mention what SVC guys said!

You can change oil everyday bro... no warranty issues there as far as I know..!!

Checked Coolant level normal. am not sure about Engine level. I know that bike temp above 90deg should start the fan. I am 100pc sure that my bike doesnt heat up so soon. I am thinking its an electrical fault coz once i turn on the headlights everything is normal, but when its off the fan starts again.

Checked Coolant level normal. am not sure about Engine level. I know that bike temp above 90deg should start the fan. I am 100pc sure that my bike doesnt heat up so soon. I am thinking its an electrical fault coz once i turn on the headlights everything is normal, but when its off the fan starts again.

Yesterday i drove for 100 km in total at speeds between 50-75 km. The weather was cool all day as it had been raining the previous night and during the day in some parts of Delhi. During the entire 100 km i stopped for around 10-15 around 4 times. The fan started at around 85km. I think by that time the temperature had risen enough for the fan to kick in. It spinned for around 5-10 seconds only though.

When the fan starts you will notice it as there is a noise just like in the car.

So if you want to test if your fan is working then just go for a short tour or ride hard on a high way at around 60-70 kmps.

Hey friends, recently got my Blue 200NS.

I wanted to know if this is normal.

whenever i take my bike for a spin even for a short spin, the radiator fan starts and gets my RPM to 2.5k. and when i switch on the headlights, the fan is off and the RPM is normal 1.5k to 1.6k.

At nights, the headlight is always on and there is no fan issues.

I checked this with the Bajaj service, they checked and said everything is normal.

and secondly, i clocked 300kms, i wanted to change the engine oil, but some said do not change as it might void engine warranty,

Please help

@ all tourers what is the max speed at which the NS can be ridden continously for around 4 hrs. Is it advisable? So suppose if going on a short tour like say Jaipur which is around 265 kms from Delhi what should be technique.

Just to clarify this is just a query at the moment and i dont intend to go on a tour right now. it will be done only post 2000 km or may be more. Till then there will be short trips within and around delhi only.

Hi everyone,

Got my Panthera onca (aka Black Panther) yesterday from Dewan Bajaj. Already so many things have been said for this amazing bike. But my brief version and some pics are as folllows:

Reached Dewan Bajaj around 1230 hrs, asked the guys to take me to the showroom (they were trying to 'chepo' me the display bikes (test ridden all of them) but i insisted on selecting one from the show room. Went there there two of them, the first one that came out was good and we saw each other. Did all the necessary checkings - tyre condition, engine oil level, coolant level, scratches, rust etc. only 2km on ODO. Went back to the showroom made the payment, signed all necessary documents, waited for almost 4 hrs, installed the Center stand (Rs. 510), went to the nearest petrol pump and got Rs.600 worth of Speed.


Running-in

The person at the showroom told me not to cross 50 km. But i am following the policy of not to cross 4k on rpm. At this rpm the bike reaches around 60-65 km.

Yesterday only i reached 100 km on ODO.

Varying the speed in all gears in between and also reach the speed of 75 for a brief moment.

Till the moment i rode this beauty even i thought of not speeding. but this beast wants to ridden hard. you can hardly feel the engine getting stressed. Cruising at 70 will be bliss.

Guys please advise if the way i am riding is ok.


My review

a. Engine? Butter smooth, low on engine vibrations

b. Gears? smooth, though i had a lil tough time on a few occasions from shifting from 1st to 2nd gear. I think got stuck in neutral but the neutral light didn't go off. I guess this is what you call as 'False Neutral'? Also i need to adjust the gear lever shifter as yesterday i had got the center stand fixed for which the svc guy had to open gear lever.

c. handling/balance- Amazingly balanced and stable. When i started from the showroom while turning the bike tends to come back to the center at that time i thought it was due to the handle which have a low steering profile. but by the time i reached home i understood it was the center of gravity and not the handle. Though i did not corner or lean much as i am not much into corners but yes with practice i can lean a lil bit more while turning.

d. brakes - front is just perfect. The free play on the front brake lever is very comfortable unlike the CBZ that i used to ride. The rear however was not so effective. Also i noticed at home that when i press the rear brake there was a lil movement (around .5 cm) in the brake assembly and it was also pressing against the rear hugger plastic. Do not know if this is normal or needs attention. Guys please advise here.

e. headlight - perfect for day-to-day usage (my point of view). When i reached home it was around 0730 pm and still getting dark hence could not assess the full potential of the headlight, but way better than my old bike.

f. indicators - hard to reach when turning to the left as one has to take the thumb all the way to the right. It seems to be a bit stiff but i think with time will get used to it. And i am used to having an indicator buzzer so am thinking of getting one but do not want any local person to touch my baby .

i. riding position / comfort / seats - riding position is comfortable not very sporty but not upright also. though i had a little back pump and my a lil pain in my wrists. On one occasion i fingers on the right hand went numb, but that was totally me as i was getting used to the new riding style hence my entire body was like concentrating on holding on to the bike.

j. Body panels / paint finish / vibrations - Black is pretty difficult to maintain. slightest of scatches, smudges are clearly visible. I feel the need of a good scatch guard for the tank as that is the most scratch prone part of the bike.

IMO, a Delhi-Jpr ride should not be a problem provided you take proper haults. After every 20-25 mins of riding give the engine some time to cool down to normal temp and then start again. The highway is good so I don't think there is anything to worry about. I remember MG also quoted that long rides are not an issue for new bikes, but make sure you avoid Engine Overheating. how much does your ODO read?
Even I am planning a trip on the same route next month. Do post your experience and be safe.

Superb Pic...
However, I see that the front no plate is not facing the heaven, and is straight...

Does it cover up the Pilot lamps? or touches the mud-guard i case of hard braking??

try taking it to some other SVC bro.. and don`t forget to shoot a mail to Bajaj, if nothing works..

Find out a probiking SVC from @Sachin Blore, in case you don`t know.. I remember reading in previous pages that Khivraj Kasturba road is good..!!

it's normal when we ride at a slow pace the engine gets heated up very soon. and so the the fans starts up.. but the thing your about the headlamps , guess its a safety feature that both fan and headlight are not working together so that they dont load up the battery as the bike is in slow pace.. y dont you try it when your at a higher speed and check if the problem persists ..

## First of all , grats for your Panthera onca & welcome to the creed.

--As far as your run-in method is concerned , you are doing fine.Even I follow the RPM rule rather than the speed method.Did 91 on the first day itself .I usually ride mine at around 48-55 kmph speeds.

You mean a speed of 91 km? I would love to try it on return today as for a change i will be taking the highway .

-- Gears : get it checked at the SVC.
Will do

--Balance : One of the best I've experienced so far.I did around 5-7 kms today in bumper to bumper traffic & didn't felt the need to put my feet down very often.I was smiling when I saw other 2 wheelers putting their feet down every now & then while I was exploiting the stability of mine.



--Turning : yes , the turning radius is a bit larger than CBZ for sure because of the short turning profile of the handlebars.Even I had some trouble initially but after a couple kms in tight traffic conditions you'll get used to it.And once you get used to it then the real fun pops in on the NS .

--Brakes : Its not normal.I don't have any .5 cm slack in the brakes.Get it fixed at the svc.

Will get it checked on my next visit to SVC center

--The headlight beam is really really nice.Pretty close to the P220's projectors.

--Installing a buzzer for the indicators might void the electricals warranty of the bike so do check at the SVC before installing them.
Not planning to install the buzzer now, hence will live with it for the moment

--Riding posture :: Do not keep your arms straight as it'll lead to more pressure on your shoulders,hands,wrist & forearms. Try to keep your arms as parallel to the ground as possible without compromising the comfort i.e by leaning forward a bit. This will provide a better manoeuvrabilty & less stress on your hands & shoulders.

Thanks this will help

--Go for the Teflon coating on the bike as it'll provide slightly more protection against the scratches.And clean your bike properly & daily with a microfibre cloth instead of using a "purani baniyaan"

I have read in many threads that the normal Teflon coating done at the SVC is no good and lasts for 1-2 weeks max. But i would definitely would love to go for the original Teflon Coating done by DuPont. Any idea where i can get details for Delhi - dealer / shop?

I normally use the soft cloth (orange colored duster) for wiping and no purani baniyan

## wish you million miles ahead.
Thank you and wish you the same

My replies in bold.