He he. I just quoted rate per liter. Don't worry, I bought 2 bottles only. Poured by checking oil level. Rest oil is with me still. Will use for next time.

thanks bro. he said the alignment is all fine but some part can't recollect the name has moved away or something whick stops the movement of handle after the set limit so he says that should be welded. going to the svc now will be there In an hour will let you know what they say. thanks for your reply hope I am not bugging you, I just want the issue to be resolved . the beast is my first bike and holds special sentimental value.

At the service centre now ( to check the cause of engine harshness) and the manager is not allowing me to even stand beside my bike while they are working on it!! He is saying that bajaj rules don't allow me to go near it! I know that many of you went to observe what the mechanics are doing so this is ridiculous! What should I do?? I think this is going to be the case in the next services as well..!

bang on... You got it right mate... That rpm drop should be because of oil change since the oil flows better when engine is cold and at low revs... How is cold starting now? It should be better... And i think it was a typo on your post... It will be 15w50... In summer, always use xw50...since engine becomes hot... In winter, if you stay in a cool place, then you can easily use xw40 grade which will make the engine more free revving, will increase mileage and better oil flow... But dont do it in summer.. I always used 10w30 oil in my bike in winter which had a requirement of 20w40...
In 20w40 bike never started in the winter mornings and even after heating up enough, endine didn't reved as freely as in summer...
Then tried petronas sprinta 10w40... Surprisingly bike started in just one crank of the self starter but still free reving...but better than 20w40
Then tried 10w30.. Start in first crank, smoother, rev friendly and increased mileage... its not possible to quote different grades for diffrent climates by manufacturers...thats why they follow a single grade... You cant exploit full potential of your ride unless you start experimenting.... And what you heard about esters and di-esters are very much true...

Call the customer care of BAL right in front of them to ask about any such rule. The ph number is 1800 233 2453.

@Rahulbarik

Today in the morning, it was idling @1000rpm was shutting off after few seconds. Did this 3 times. Finally opened throttle a little to keep it on. I guess a little tweak to AFR screw should make it work fine. Like setting idling to 1100 may be. 100o is too low i guess. At sub-3000 rpms the engine is rev free almost.

PS: Sorry for the type. Its 15W50 only.

I want to do it but I need to be sure first.. did they let you see the bike while you were there?

simple...threaten them...! Blast them that either they allow you to stay with your bike or you are taking your ride to a different svc where they are allowing you to stay... Worked for me...

The problem is that this is the main service centre here and the other one is a smaller one

oops! Then i guess you have to see from outside only...but do keep a watch while they are changing the oil and and lubing the chain...they try to lube it with mobil if you are not present...

I can't see anything from the great vantage point they have given me..This is really frustrating!

Bajaj's Probiking, officially has the concept, where the customers are allowed to check the bike, while its being serviced. However, this applies to only PBKs. But on the same not, 200NS is supposedly comes under Probiking Servicing (though the Probiking has been dropped).

So, its not possible to check anything in a normal service centre?

whyyyyy? All bajaj svc have an air-conditioned customer lounge fitted with glass from where you can see the service bay... thats bad...

here in kolkata pbk is denying any dealing with ns... They say neither they will sell ns, nor will they service... Thats really sick...

I guess this service centre didn't get it..making it even more necessary for me to be near the bike