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  • Originally posted by broken87 View Post
    Guys I checked today and my radiator fan isn't working. Might get it fixed soon someday. I had ridden a few kms & ripped on the way home, then I idled for 5-7 minutes (too much ?) and no radiator running still.
    Raise engine rpm @ 4-5 continously for 2 to 3 minutes to check radiator fan running.
    Got No Future!

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    • Originally posted by Aytas_sss View Post
      Also,any suggestions on how to prevent minor scratches from developing on the black model? The black NS is easily susceptible to a dusty coating while it's not so visible on the other colours. I do not want to wipe with just a cloth in fear of leaving scratches. Then again,washing every week is not a viable option for me as I live in a government quarter.
      guess you can try using any micro fiber cloth... in my experience in the past 2 months they are not leaving any scratches, and i m using it daily to wipe off the dust... its available in any shell petrol pump outlet for a 100 bucks... Incase you want a bigger length cloth, they r available for abt 250-300 .... P.S. mine is also Black NS
      You're the guy who'll be sneaking out of your bedroom at three o'clock in the morning to look at your bike.

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      • Originally posted by vinodhs87 View Post
        guess you can try using any micro fiber cloth... in my experience in the past 2 months they are not leaving any scratches, and i m using it daily to wipe off the dust... its available in any shell petrol pump outlet for a 100 bucks... Incase you want a bigger length cloth, they r available for abt 250-300 .... P.S. mine is also Black NS
        *brofist* Thanks. No shell petrol pump here in Bhubaneswar. Will search on Ebay.

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        • Originally posted by Aytas_sss View Post
          *brofist* Thanks. No shell petrol pump here in Bhubaneswar. Will search on Ebay.
          You can try this type of microfiber cloths checkout the given link http://where-to-buy.in/car-cleaning-cloth.html
          Got No Future!

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          • Originally posted by Aytas_sss View Post
            Encountering problems today. As always,I idle for 30 secs during the first start of the day and since the past three days,the bike used to have absolutely no starting problems after that. Today,however,after parking it in the sun for 4 hours and then starting it took 4 attempts. Then again,at a traffic signal,I switched the engine off to avoid overheating,and the bike took 3 attempts to start. Also,after riding 10kms,I gradually rev upto 6k rpm for a few seconds everyday so that the engine sets in properly in all gears. But while doing that today,there were suddenly earthshaking vibes above 5.5k rpm. Not just from the console,but also the handlebars and the tank. I am due to top up the coolant today. I am going to ask the technicians at the probiking showroom about this. AFAIK,such vibrations during the run in period (running on FS Motul 300v), are rare.
            Also,any suggestions on how to prevent minor scratches from developing on the black model? The black NS is easily susceptible to a dusty coating while it's not so visible on the other colours. I do not want to wipe with just a cloth in fear of leaving scratches. Then again,washing every week is not a viable option for me as I live in a government quarter.

            EDIT: Went to svc. Guy said coolant level while the engine is warm is supposed to be just below or thereabouts the min level. Then he got some plastic spongy cloth,cut it into two pieces and then put it under the pillion seat. Tail vibrations are damped now. But console vibes still there. Has anyone faced this during the run-in and did the vibes persist after the first service? The guy then started a sales pitch about "emwoi" silicon glaze. I was confused until I came back and googled the same. Turns out it was amway's.
            Bro, in BBSR we have only one probiking showroom near Kalinga Stadium, are they servicing Pulsars there??? After a month of its launch of showroom, I had gone there for servicing, they said they have no tools for ns, they have all tools of ns at their bajaj service centre (near Rasulgarh)...

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            • Originally posted by gotnofuture View Post
              Raise engine rpm @ 4-5 continously for 2 to 3 minutes to check radiator fan running.
              I did give it a few burst of 4-5k.. but not constant for 2-3 mins, will try again when the time is appropriate.
              @Aytas_sss
              I've felt vibrations also have to do with the time of the day.. like air, weather ? I get annoying vibes from time to time & just a few hours later they're complete gone... my bike runs smooth. So don't worry for random vibes that you may get here & there. Also keep your NS abit dirty, or you may see people hovering over your bike in public places lulzz ..

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              • Originally posted by gotnofuture View Post
                Thanks,man.

                Originally posted by smrutisourav View Post
                Bro, in BBSR we have only one probiking showroom near Kalinga Stadium, are they servicing Pulsars there??? After a month of its launch of showroom, I had gone there for servicing, they said they have no tools for ns, they have all tools of ns at their bajaj service centre (near Rasulgarh)...
                Well,I bought my bike from sampark bajaj where the MD,Sales manager et all promised me that yes,the NS can be serviced at the KTM Probiking svc. That was one of the considerations of my decision in buying the NS,after reading the horrors inflicted on the bikes by unprofessional gits. But today,after encountering the vibes and worrying about the coolant, when I went there,a guy in glasses flat out refused saying that the NS cannot be serviced there. I had personally seen a P220 being serviced yesterday there. Went to sampark to file a complain and ready to holler at them. They seemed confused too and gave me the General manager for bajaj in bhubaneswar's number. As I was running late for my coaching,I went to sampark's own svc. The road to go there is horrible,btw. You won't need to go to obscure places for offroading. I'm calling the GM as soon as I get the money to recharge my account.

                Originally posted by broken87 View Post
                @Aytas_sss
                I've felt vibrations also have to do with the time of the day.. like air, weather ? I get annoying vibes from time to time & just a few hours later they're complete gone... my bike runs smooth. So don't worry for random vibes that you may get here & there. Also keep your NS abit dirty, or you may see people hovering over your bike in public places lulzz ..
                Well,irrespective of my intentions to sully it's colour, it still gets way too dusty near my house. :P Not to mention construction debris. Also I guess I should've gotten used to vibrations by now,considering that my older ride was the prev gen P200. But I guess I am spoiled by the three days with the NS.


                Also,I had gotten the Motul 5100 15w50 oil,but upon enquiring with the service guys,they said that a thicker grade oil would be better for use in the 1st service. Now,my dad wouldn't listen to his wee immature kid and insisted on exchanging the Motul. So,finally got the Castrol Activ 4T 20w50 for 200 bucks less than the motul. Is it any good or do I have to bluff to my parents after a month or so after the first service that the engine oil needs to be changed in the second service as well?
                Last edited by Aytas_sss; 03-08-2013, 07:50 PM. Reason: Forgot to type in plea for help

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                • Originally posted by Aytas_sss View Post
                  Well,I bought my bike from sampark bajaj where the MD,Sales manager et all promised me that yes,the NS can be serviced at the KTM Probiking svc.
                  The guy was bluffing.Unless its a bajaj and ktm service center, you bike wont be serviced there.If its only ktm, they service ktms and ninjas in there.


                  Also,I had gotten the Motul 5100 15w50 oil,but upon enquiring with the service guys,they said that a thicker grade oil would be better for use in the 1st service. Now,my dad wouldn't listen to his wee immature kid and insisted on exchanging the Motul. So,finally got the Castrol Activ 4T 20w50 for 200 bucks less than the motul. Is it any good or do I have to bluff to my parents after a month or so after the first service that the engine oil needs to be changed in the second service as wel
                  For duke, oil change is at 1 k,5k,10k and then every 5k.Must be same for pulsar 200ns.Try motul 3100 20w50(350/ltr).Other oils in 20w50 range are motul 7100(approx 750/liter) and bajaj dtsi oil.(approx 300/liter)
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                  • Originally posted by ynike99 View Post
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                    Although I am pretty sure now that he was bluffing,I did see a P220 getting its dose of love (or torture,if the svc guys are bad ) there yesterday.

                    And the first service oil change is in question here. And I did search for the 3100. Fruitless searching led to the Castrol. Will see if it affects smoothness and temperatures of the engine and gearbox. If it does,i'm changing it asap.

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                    • Originally posted by ynike99 View Post
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                      AFAIK 220F, avenger & P200 ? are usually serviced in these "KTM" service center.. which they call "pro biking svc". At my place NS isn't serviced in the KTM pro biking svc, someone at the svc said it's because the bike doesn't come with a main stand ?.. who knows

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                      • Originally posted by broken87 View Post
                        AFAIK 220F, avenger & P200 ? are usually serviced in these "KTM" service center.. which they call "pro biking svc". At my place NS isn't serviced in the KTM pro biking svc, someone at the svc said it's because the bike doesn't come with a main stand ?.. who knows
                        Because of it doesn't come with main stand..? Duke doesn't come with center stand. Same for Ninja also. So why that?
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                        • Originally posted by tushargok View Post
                          Finally everything is going well. I am loving my ride a lot. No issues after that initial nightmare. Looks like bike is gonna surprise me with superb fuel efficiency. I was given 1ltr at the time of bike delivery. Then I put 1 more ltr from near by pump. Drive it back to home. Then filled the 10 ltrs at known good Petrol pump. so far meter reading is 290km and has lost only 1 line from meter indicator!!! BTW riding on this bike is fun to the limit, I keep looking for reasons to ride the bike
                          The engine idling is quite puzzling! When I start my bike it's around 1600 RPM but after 6-7 km of riding it reaches to 2700 RPM! Or sometime almost close to 3000 RPM. So far I have clocked 325km on speedo. is this normal? Finally even my bike has started to die if not revved aggressively! There is a dead spot in acceleration and at that spot bike gives one jerk to die!

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                          • Originally posted by Aytas_sss View Post
                            Although I am pretty sure now that he was bluffing,I did see a P220 getting its dose of love (or torture,if the svc guys are bad ) there yesterday.

                            And the first service oil change is in question here. And I did search for the 3100. Fruitless searching led to the Castrol. Will see if it affects smoothness and temperatures of the engine and gearbox. If it does,i'm changing it asap.
                            where did u search?? its available with sampark bajaj svc. And also u can get cheaper at kalpana square.. U seen that helmet showroom, go there, or to shop beside it. U will get there for sure.

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                            • Originally posted by smrutisourav View Post
                              where did u search?? its available with sampark bajaj svc. And also u can get cheaper at kalpana square.. U seen that helmet showroom, go there, or to shop beside it. U will get there for sure.
                              Uh. That helmet showroom's owner is not exactly on the best of terms with me because I had kind of accused him of selling old stock wala LS2 helmets for 4200 bucks to a fellow customer. Infact I whipped out my phone and showed him the lowest price of 2800 bucks for the LS2 Phobia. Also,after yesterday's Probiking fiasco,I am not going to trust sampark bajaj now. I got the Motul and castrol both from the helmet shop near Rupali square. Had to exchange the motul. :/ Anyway,the castrol is going in only till the run in period is over. A totally new pack of 300v I had bought for my old bike is still there.
                              Last edited by Aytas_sss; 03-09-2013, 04:55 PM.

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                              • Originally posted by tushargok View Post
                                The engine idling is quite puzzling! When I start my bike it's around 1600 RPM but after 6-7 km of riding it reaches to 2700 RPM! Or sometime almost close to 3000 RPM. So far I have clocked 325km on speedo. is this normal? Finally even my bike has started to die if not revved aggressively! There is a dead spot in acceleration and at that spot bike gives one jerk to die!
                                I think your bike is running on lean AFR and the svc guys have increased the idle rpm to compensate for that.

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