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  • Originally posted by utsavchs View Post
    There was room for more. I was really not at all expecting such speeds. Just wanted to hit a 100 and be back at 4k RPM when I started to twist. Things really started moving fast and I got startled (read little scared) when I saw the Speedo and immediately brought it down! Have done 100s and 200s many times but this machine does accelerate fast! I read somewhere, 'Its not about the top speed, but it is about how fast you reach the top speed'. This machine accelerates till the last bit of juice in it.

    I did not let the service guys touch the tuning part as with experience of all my previous bikes and service centers, The SVC guys suck at tuning (I mean it).
    I would better do it myself than let them touch the carb. Actually I did not even service the bike yet, only oil and oil filter change periodically.

    About vibes, at 3-4k RPM 6th Gear there is a minute noise near the meter. Need to do something about the seat sometime soon. Can't really go on for long hours without a sore butt!
    hey me too don't like service from svc guys do u help me to tune my bike .........

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    • Originally posted by ankur2smart View Post
      Guys it's been long time that any one has discussed on tyres How are they holding up?
      I don't know much about performance n tyres as still run-in.
      Please share your experience
      Oh.. I missed that..
      In these 400 kms, I have skidded the rear tyre 4 times(every time during panic breaking). But i think it has more to do with the hard rear brakes than the tyres. The brakes are little too hard. ANyways I have the habbit of using Front brakes 90% of the time.
      Originally posted by ankur2smart View Post
      guys any solution to pillion seat? It has just too much vibration including its foot-pegs.
      My Pillion seat has free play in the locked position. This is causing the vibes. Will look to change it in 1st service.
      Regarding others I think change of Oil, and tightening of the allen key will suffice
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      • Originally posted by Shibadip View Post
        Oh.. I missed that..
        In these 400 kms, I have skidded the rear tyre 4 times(every time during panic breaking). But i think it has more to do with the hard rear brakes than the tyres. The brakes are little too hard. ANyways I have the habbit of using Front brakes 90% of the time.

        My Pillion seat has free play in the locked position. This is causing the vibes. Will look to change it in 1st service.
        Regarding others I think change of Oil, and tightening of the allen key will suffice

        Thx..will remember that during my first SVC. So you going with which oil during first service?

        Another thing i remember some one installing Pireli Sports demon tyres. Please please post the pic Before buying the bike, I decided I would go ahead with those babies but only after 5k.
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        • Originally posted by mayank.travadi View Post
          every carb is differently made so there cannot be a universally fixed no. of turns for optimum mix..otherwise if it was so why the need to give a screw...it all depends on jet size,amount of air intake by the engine etc
          I was talking abt the 200 NS carb.
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          • Has anyone done IND number plates? Did u have to change the stock ones? And how much did it cost?
            Riding is not about destinations, it's about journeys.

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            • Re: Pulsar 200 NS

              Originally posted by Arun Magus View Post
              Has anyone done IND number plates? Did u have to change the stock ones? And how much did it cost?
              I did. Costed 500 rs. here in mumbai Stock ones r lying at home

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              • Originally posted by aniketpassion View Post
                I did. Costed 500 rs. here in mumbai Stock ones r lying at home

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                I did some googleing, and saw it is now mandatory to use IND number plates and that it (the plate) is issued by the RTO of the respective place. So was the one which u got the original one? With laser printed unique id and hot printed IND logo and all?
                Riding is not about destinations, it's about journeys.

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                • Originally posted by ajayfreezer View Post
                  guys I am getting constant rattling sound from the front doom...went to svc but he said it will happen in all ns bikes
                  then why the hell did they launch it guys!
                  if I go above 38-55, the rattling noise is persistent and it shows up during patched up roads...
                  My odo reads 2300kms..
                  does any body else have this kind of noise from front doom(near the speedometer)
                  please help me guys!!
                  yes, that's the resonance, its there on NS, till the time you fix it. All Bajaj bikes have been prone to these sounds. It's just matter of putting some double sided tape. You can insist from the SVC guys to rectify it, because its there on all bikes, it doesn't mean its not an issue.

                  Originally posted by Shibadip View Post
                  Oh.. I missed that..
                  In these 400 kms, I have skidded the rear tyre 4 times(every time during panic breaking). But i think it has more to do with the hard rear brakes than the tyres. The brakes are little too hard. ANyways I have the habbit of using Front brakes 90% of the time.

                  My Pillion seat has free play in the locked position. This is causing the vibes. Will look to change it in 1st service.
                  Regarding others I think change of Oil, and tightening of the allen key will suffice
                  The tires, it seems skids on the slightest hint of loose dust/gravel/sand. Also thinking of moving to either R15s or PSDs. But Shibadip, don't rely on the front brakes. Though the rear skids easily, its also easily controllable. When the front looses the traction, you are sure to fall!

                  This is one informative post by Payeng: How to Apply Brakes on Indian Roads | Bike Chronicles of India
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                  • I did find the reason for the buzzing sound on my NS console. It was coming from the cheek panels(that is what I call them), which accommodate the signal lights. I will try putting some foam tape on the insides of those panels. All other panels when tight do not produce any sound.
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                    • Originally posted by ankur2smart View Post
                      Thx..will remember that during my first SVC. So you going with which oil during first service?

                      Another thing i remember some one installing Pireli Sports demon tyres. Please please post the pic Before buying the bike, I decided I would go ahead with those babies but only after 5k.
                      Yesterday went to the newly opened Bajaj SVC nearby my locality. TAlked to the SV Manager, and tried to make a good rapport. But He was still stuck that I have to change the oil to Dtsi one. any thing else will void the warranty.

                      @dipxmebh and @Rahulbarik have changed the tyres to MRF. However @Rahul is currently suffereng from DENGU!!!!!
                      Originally posted by Arun Magus View Post
                      I did some googleing, and saw it is now mandatory to use IND number plates and that it (the plate) is issued by the RTO of the respective place. So was the one which u got the original one? With laser printed unique id and hot printed IND logo and all?
                      IND No plates is mandatory in Kolkata, both for the two wheelers, and Four wheelers.
                      Yes, those are issued by RTO. But are of bad Quality. Although mine was good, but I have seen that few of other's plates were there where the Black painted Nos were already coming off.
                      Originally posted by rahuldevnath View Post
                      yes, that's the resonance, its there on NS, till the time you fix it. All Bajaj bikes have been prone to these sounds. It's just matter of putting some double sided tape. You can insist from the SVC guys to rectify it, because its there on all bikes, it doesn't mean its not an issue.
                      +1 to that. I will not accept my bike till the SVC guys, removes those vibes.
                      Originally posted by rahuldevnath View Post
                      The tires, it seems skids on the slightest hint of loose dust/gravel/sand. Also thinking of moving to either R15s or PSDs. But Shibadip, don't rely on the front brakes. Though the rear skids easily, its also easily controllable. When the front looses the traction, you are sure to fall!

                      This is one informative post by Payeng: How to Apply Brakes on Indian Roads | Bike Chronicles of India
                      Read it already buddy.
                      Actually since riding a P150 earlier (with Front Disc, and Rear Drum ), I'm habituated to use the front disc 90% of the time (during the normal Braking), and the rear brakes comes to play only during Panik/Hard braking. Till now (400Kms) my front tyres have never skidded.
                      But I completely agree that if the front tyres looses grip, It becomes dangerous and completely unmanageable.
                      Originally posted by surampudijagadeesh View Post
                      I did find the reason for the buzzing sound on my NS console. It was coming from the cheek panels(that is what I call them), which accommodate the signal lights. I will try putting some foam tape on the insides of those panels. All other panels when tight do not produce any sound.
                      Do tell if you are able to eradicate the problem.
                      I however found that the small black visor over the Headlamo is loose, and that might be causing the vibes on my Destiny.
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                      • Originally posted by Shibadip View Post
                        1) Bad vibrations especially on the Console, foot-pegs, and the pillion seat, when the bike is revved beyond 4k..(this I think will go away after tightening the allen keys and changing the oil)
                        Yes, the vibes at the console will go away if you tighten each and every allen bolt on the headlight, and the 2 bolts just below the headlight on either side (i.e the bolts attached to the suspension forks). When I tried that, I found the bolts could be turned 4-5 times before tightening them completely!! After I did that, zero vibes like I had mentioned in my earlier post. As for the foot pegs, the fs engine oil might do the trick.
                        Btw, my friend told me the tank shouldn't be as rigidly fitted to the chassis as it is now. Is that true? Please bear with me if it's a noob question!
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                        • Glad someone mentioned about the seats, they are a real pain in the ass if we ride for more than an hour or two. Any solutions here guys??
                          also yes somewhere around 3.5k rpm the bike feels like its suffocating out of air or something.

                          I ve done about 300 kms in 10days, I don't get any vibrations except for the tank, where it could be felt when my leg is pressed against it.

                          Am gonna ask the svc guys to make the bike as vibes-free as possible during first service, saying that most people bikes have gotten worse after first service. so they may keep that in mind and do a proper job.

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                          • Originally posted by Shibadip View Post
                            Do tell if you are able to eradicate the problem.
                            I however found that the small black visor over the Headlamo is loose, and that might be causing the vibes on my Destiny.
                            I also thought the same at first, but after removing all the panels one by one and checking with each panel on an off I zeroed in on the cheek panles.
                            Will be looking into that in the afternoon.
                            BreaklessBiker

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                            • Re: Pulsar 200 NS

                              Originally posted by Arun Magus View Post
                              I did some googleing, and saw it is now mandatory to use IND number plates and that it (the plate) is issued by the RTO of the respective place. So was the one which u got the original one? With laser printed unique id and hot printed IND logo and all?
                              Yup. I need to give order and i got it on next day. Even the person told me that in future these plates r goin to be mandetory. But i went for these because they just give a nice classic look to my ns

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                              • First scratches on the NS!!

                                Yesterday at office parking some people sat and did not put the stand correctly. Result, I returned to the parking after 3-4 hours to see my beloved Sonix stranded on the side wall. I pick up the bike to see there are scratches on handle, crash guard, the left mirror rubber is scratched and tiny one on the visor cheeks . Asked the security person in charge about who did it, to get a reply 'I don't know saab'. At night 2 AM there was no supervisor available but I will surely manhandle the idots who did this . Last time, a GSXR600 side fairing got cracked due to the same incidence.

                                Ohh btw, the low beam is not working. It got faulty would it get replaced under warranty? The 200NS does not get serviced in simply any BAL SVC as of yet. Only big dealerships and probiking has the knowledge and correct man power to work on NS till now and would be same for atleast the next 2 months. thats the exact reply I got when I wanted to put the bike for 2nd service today and get the lamp replaced under warranty. Heck thats bad n' sad!



                                Originally posted by Arun Magus View Post
                                Poor cops... U made a fool out of em...
                                I tried not to.. but they were hell bent upon. Good chaps were they!

                                Ohh btw, I just registered a complaint at office premises. Hopefully all the damages are paid to be fixed.
                                Last edited by utsavchs; 09-30-2012, 05:35 PM.
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