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  • Originally posted by rahuldevnath View Post

    Stock tyres are good enough for day to day riding and even remains planted while taking on corners. Remember all the reviewers get their knee down on these very tyres. However, loose gravel, mud, sand will immediately make the tyre loose grip. Check about the tyres after atleast 1000Kms. Also you will get used to the tyres and will know when to leave the brakes, so as to avoid locking the brakes. But admit, they loose traction very easily.
    Absolutely correct. I have no issues with my Tyres, and mine have skidded just once, that too there was lots of loose stones, where any tyre wud have skidded.
    The tyres work alright for Day to Day riding. (atleast for me)
    Originally posted by rahuldevnath View Post
    Still testing the AFR settings. But one thing is sure, that even winding the AFR screw clockwise to fullest setting, does not at all make the bike 100% lean. Thats the setting i'm running on. Bike atleast feels to be runing rich, and if i'm wrong, I would love to run the bike at the "leanest" setting if that's how it runs! Shibadip, you try with your bike as well, just remember the number turns you are making to the most "screwed" in position and see how your bike behaves!

    And definitely, turning the screw anti-clockwise, makes the bike show all the "lean" symptoms. Idle also decreases rapidly. Let see, at next svc I will get it checked with meter and see.

    And that rattling sound is there on almost all NS, and increases with Kms on ODO, which makes it look like tappet sound.

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    Ya buddy. I'm happy with My current tuning, but am unsure whether it's too rich. So fiddling continues. By the Way PSR sir confirmed that Turning the screw CLOCKWISE gives a Leaner mixture.
    Look below for my Latest Tune-Update
    Originally posted by surampudijagadeesh View Post
    Turning the afr screw anti clockwise did not work after all. The rpm would not drop consistently when clutch disengaged or throttle down and there was a cold start problem, so now tried the clockwise direction and set the idle at 1500 approx without any ups or downs. will try after the engine gets cold.
    Well there is certainly something Mysterical about the NS carb.
    I was satisfied with my last setting (which was more Anti-clock wise turn than the stock setting) and the performance of thebike suggested that bike is running richer. [Indications - a) no more Snatchy feeling at RM, and b) Better Low End Torque]
    But, I was in a Dilema of whether the bike is runnning Too Rich, as the Fuel Efficiency will get a hit.

    Thus, so while tuning again today, I set the Idle at 2k level, and turned the screw, CLOCKWISE to make the mix Leanest. But after about 7 full turns, the RPM rose to 3k, and the RPM was maintained till 10 full turns., and I didn't turn any further. (Now this shouldn't happen if the mix is getting leaner, Right???)
    SO, i again turned the screw 5 more ANTI-CLOCK turns from that point, and checked that the Low-end is still good enough. and the snatchyness was also not felt. But the Rain again restricted me to check me Destiny at the fullest. Guess will have to wait till tomorrow, the check how she behave when cold.

    So, Now the AFR screw is 5 turns more Clockwise than my earlier setting. Confused?? well I am. Still no idea, whether I'm running Rich, or lean, or right. But no issues with my bike's performance.
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    • NS Owner's Help me ...

      I am planning to fit LED Indicators on RTR so wants to know the Actual costs of pair of indicator (stock NS)???
      Pride & Prejudice: Ladakh Ride,

      Ride To Raajmachi - Highway, Off Roading, Tent fire & Dhamaal

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      • Originally posted by shahbaz63 View Post
        NS Owner's Help me ...
        I am planning to fit LED Indicators on RTR so wants to know the Actual costs of pair of indicator (stock NS)???
        NS indicators are not LED ones. Try those of Duke. Those are LED.
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        • Originally posted by Shibadip View Post
          NS indicators are not LED ones. Try those of Duke. Those are LED.
          Ohh is it ? by look i thought its LED one ... Duke one costs 1800 bucks
          Pride & Prejudice: Ladakh Ride,

          Ride To Raajmachi - Highway, Off Roading, Tent fire & Dhamaal

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          • Originally posted by surampudijagadeesh View Post
            me too have the same issue. I asked the svc guys to fix it but it is still there.

            I today managed to get the carb setting right.

            I first warmed up the engine for15 min, removed the right side-cover, set the idle rpm to a the lowest I can get without stalling. then I fiddled with the afr screw so the engine beating was just right i.e., in a rhythmic manner without ups and downs and hiccups. What I did was gradually turn the afr screw 'ANTI-CLOCKWISE' half a turn at a time till I got the sound I found right. Anyone trying should fine a nice quite area to do this as it would help detect unwanted sounds from the engine.

            Will be taking her to a ride after lunch. and see how it will be at higher rpm.

            I did this because i was getting that strange out of breath sound at specific rpms, and a little vibes also, the engine getting too hot even when the coolant is at an optimal level, there was a feeling of lack of power between 5000 and 7000 rpm and the pickup was down after the first service.

            I also removed the tyre hugger and now the bike looks like what it was meant to look like.

            I found these steps on net....and worked perfect for me.


            * Screw it in clockwise til it lightly seats.Don't screw it in too tight as it will damage the tip.
            * Then screw it out 1 1/2 to 2 turns.Start the bike and let it warm up.
            * For the following adjustments go 1/4 turn at a time giving the bike about 15 seconds between each adjustment to react to the new setting.
            * Start screwing the screw out(richer) 1/4 turn at a time til the engine starts to stumble from being too rich.
            * Then counting the number of turns you make screw the screw back in 1/4 turn at a time(leaner) til the engine speeds up and dies from being too lean.
            * Stop there.Now screw the screw back out half the number of turns you screwed it in.
            * For example if you screwed it in 3 turns you would screw it back out 1 1/2 turns.It should be very close to being right.
            * Adjust the idle and ride it.If need be fine tune the adjustment richer or leaner 1/4 turn at a time riding the bike between each adjustment
            Last edited by rexrex; 09-16-2012, 11:00 PM.
            Ride safe!

            O~`o

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            • Originally posted by psr View Post
              The P200NS uses UCAL's UCD 33mm CV type carburetor. The AFR screw is a petrol flow adjuster .Turning the AFR screw CLOCKWISE reduces petrol flow ,and turning it ANTI CLOCKWISE makes it rich, from idle to 4 K RPM.
              If there is an engine struggling (even in correct gear) and feels out of breath turn the AFR screw by quarter turn ANTI CLOCKWISE to make the Air Fuel Ratio rich....turn only quarter turn at a time and observe the engine behavior...
              Turning the AFR screw to rich position will give good Low and Mid RPM acceleration, but FE will become Pathetic....try to get a correct balance of good ,low ,mid performance with FE
              +1
              I followed the same rich/lean directions... and is perfect now.
              Last edited by rexrex; 09-16-2012, 09:16 PM.
              Ride safe!

              O~`o

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              • Ride to Chunchi falls

                It was a boring Saturday morning and just like another weekend day until this long ride plan struck me and happened to visit an amazing place called Chunchi Falls, which is around 75 KM from Bangalore, just few KMs before the Sangam (Mekedatu) on Kanakapura road.

                Though there was no much water, the falls was still looking beautiful surrounded by rocks and greeneries along with heart shaped water scape.

                Here are few beautiful scenic views and of course my Black Beauty.
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                Ride safe!

                O~`o

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                • Originally posted by Vineet_200 View Post
                  Ya buddy even I have that noise ,its kicks in especially between 3-4k rpm range ,sound like a sewing machime 'mmmmmmmmmmmm" .

                  Guys can anyone help in resolving this ? and the loose nut noise from the engine is anyone else noticing it too ?

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                  • please answer this

                    I reached 550 kms on my ODO.Had the first service last week..
                    My query might seem very foolish,but pardon me guys...
                    Does the green coolant level indicator has anything to do with the engine oil level ?? They say,they change the engine oil during first service..I paid Rs 750 during my first service for changing oil, chain lubrication and all.
                    Still the green coolant is in a half filled position !! Does that mean the Service people didn't change the engine oil ??

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                    • Originally posted by Nithyan.S View Post
                      Still the green coolant is in a half filled position !! Does that mean the Service people didn't change the engine oil ??
                      ​engine oil and coolant are different things buddy.
                      and the question remains why do i race?
                      every finishing line is the begining of a new race.

                      #i have learnt to manipulate my own adrenaline and the perception of biking is different.
                      #overkill is underrated.
                      #how random roads may appear there is always a destination.sigpic
                      #i don't subscribe to co-incidence,either it is the rider or the other moron on the road

                      (:)people keeps on saying add spark to life, bajaj got hold of that idea and added an extra spark to bike.

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                      • Originally posted by surampudijagadeesh View Post
                        Turning the afr screw anti clockwise did not work after all. The rpm would not drop consistently when clutch disengaged or throttle down and there was a cold start problem, so now tried the clockwise direction and set the idle at 1500 approx without any ups or downs. will try after the engine gets cold.
                        So, basically turning the AFR screw clockwise made the idling better, right?


                        Originally posted by Shibadip View Post
                        Absolutely correct. I have no issues with my Tyres, and mine have skidded just once, that too there was lots of loose stones, where any tyre wud have skidded.
                        The tyres work alright for Day to Day riding. (atleast for me)

                        Ya buddy. I'm happy with My current tuning, but am unsure whether it's too rich. So fiddling continues. By the Way PSR sir confirmed that Turning the screw CLOCKWISE gives a Leaner mixture.
                        Look below for my Latest Tune-Update


                        Well there is certainly something Mysterical about the NS carb.
                        I was satisfied with my last setting (which was more Anti-clock wise turn than the stock setting) and the performance of thebike suggested that bike is running richer. [Indications - a) no more Snatchy feeling at RM, and b) Better Low End Torque]
                        But, I was in a Dilema of whether the bike is runnning Too Rich, as the Fuel Efficiency will get a hit.

                        Thus, so while tuning again today, I set the Idle at 2k level, and turned the screw, CLOCKWISE to make the mix Leanest. But after about 7 full turns, the RPM rose to 3k, and the RPM was maintained till 10 full turns., and I didn't turn any further. (Now this shouldn't happen if the mix is getting leaner, Right???)
                        SO, i again turned the screw 5 more ANTI-CLOCK turns from that point, and checked that the Low-end is still good enough. and the snatchyness was also not felt. But the Rain again restricted me to check me Destiny at the fullest. Guess will have to wait till tomorrow, the check how she behave when cold.

                        So, Now the AFR screw is 5 turns more Clockwise than my earlier setting. Confused?? well I am. Still no idea, whether I'm running Rich, or lean, or right. But no issues with my bike's performance.
                        Just to add to the mystery, for me the bike definitely behaves leaner when the screw is is unwinded in Anti-clockwise to max position. Yet, the mileage dropped drastically!

                        Originally posted by Nithyan.S View Post
                        I reached 550 kms on my ODO.Had the first service last week..
                        My query might seem very foolish,but pardon me guys...
                        Does the green coolant level indicator has anything to do with the engine oil level ?? They say,they change the engine oil during first service..I paid Rs 750 during my first service for changing oil, chain lubrication and all.
                        Still the green coolant is in a half filled position !! Does that mean the Service people didn't change the engine oil ??
                        Nope, that's the coolant level. It's different from engine oil and poured in separately. And at half level, when the bike is cold, is good enough level for the coolant.
                        Been There, Done That; Better!

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                        • Guys I feel my gearbox is not smooth as it should be.
                          One day it felt really smooth but next day again problems.
                          I need to sometimes push really hard to shift gears. Another problem I m facing is regarding neutral.
                          I find it very difficult to put my bike in neutral, like it takes at least 2-3 tries
                          please help me.out, getting scared about gearbox
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                          • Originally posted by rahuldevnath View Post
                            Just to add to the mystery, for me the bike definitely behaves leaner when the screw is is unwinded in Anti-clockwise to max position. Yet, the mileage dropped drastically!
                            He He Razzz, the Mystery continues.....
                            BTW, with approx how many turns (full 360 degree revolutions) the screw gets leanest to richest???
                            MG sir PMd me that the screw can do 6 full revolutions.. But I could tune the screw to 10 full, and then it could do more.
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                            Only thing I can say - "The storm is coming"

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                            • Originally posted by ankur2smart View Post
                              Guys I feel my gearbox is not smooth as it should be.
                              One day it felt really smooth but next day again problems.
                              I need to sometimes push really hard to shift gears. Another problem I m facing is regarding neutral.
                              I find it very difficult to put my bike in neutral, like it takes at least 2-3 tries
                              please help me.out, getting scared about gearbox
                              your bike is new,gear-shift may feel hard at times.
                              always shift at proper rpm to get smooth transmission.
                              try to put it in neutral after using engine-kill.
                              lastly check your engine oil level.
                              and the question remains why do i race?
                              every finishing line is the begining of a new race.

                              #i have learnt to manipulate my own adrenaline and the perception of biking is different.
                              #overkill is underrated.
                              #how random roads may appear there is always a destination.sigpic
                              #i don't subscribe to co-incidence,either it is the rider or the other moron on the road

                              (:)people keeps on saying add spark to life, bajaj got hold of that idea and added an extra spark to bike.

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                              • Originally posted by Shibadip View Post
                                He He Razzz, the Mystery continues.....
                                BTW, with approx how many turns (full 360 degree revolutions) the screw gets leanest to richest???
                                MG sir PMd me that the screw can do 6 full revolutions.. But I could tune the screw to 10 full, and then it could do more.
                                I haven't checked the maximum number of turn, because ultimately, screw is supposed to come off when unscrewing it, but yes it goes more than 10 turn.
                                Been There, Done That; Better!

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