Thanks. I did enquire about the AFR during the PDI itself. The service guys didn't understand,so I had to tell them about the carb air and fuel mixture using a mix of hand signals and vrooming noises. The idle rpm was normal. 1100-1300 rpm during cold starts and 1400-ish rpm when warmed up. I wanted to check the battery voltage during the PDI but they didn't have the required tools.
And I ordered a 100 ml can of waxpol carnauba wax today. In addition to car wash shampoo that I already have,I think I have all things covered. I bought the black model because I like sober/inconspicuos colours. Well,I have to pay the price for getting an elegant bike,don't I?


AFR is the air-fuel ratio. The mixture of air and fuel that is burnt by the engine in each cycle is regulated by the carburettor. It can be calibrated through a screw near the engine. Less fuel+more air=lean mixture. Results in a higher mileage figure but cold start problems and acceleration drops. More fuel+less air=rich mixture. Lower mileage figure,almost no startup problems. Acceleration is better at the cost of top speed. You can go through this thread from 400-900 pages. Enough has been discussed by the experts to educate rookies like me.
Even I haven't had the first service done yet. Will have to personally supervise the personnel and shoo them away from the idle screw and AFR screw.

Wow that's a lot of good info and insight. Thanks a lot for sharing. I hope in my first servicing they will fix it.

How about some riding gears ? Tires don't save you all the time. Think about it.

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Get 15 w 50.
And stay away from engine flush. You don't need it now or any time soon.
I'm not aware of the fork oil grade. But why changing fork oil so soon ?

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I know its too early to change the fork oil but as per instructions it is to be changed in the 3rd service and the other reason is that I wanted to try out Motul fork oil as I have heard its very good but confused between the grade.

@all: A few days ago I had noticed the engine oil to be very frothy which happens to be a symptom excess oil AFAIK but I don,t understand how come the engine oil amount increase when I had filled exactly 1200ml and also the inspection window was also almost full(had checked it in the morning before starting the engine). After that I had taken out the extra oil but today when I was checking it there was almost no oil in there which seems strange. And how to reduce the free play of the rear brake pedal,I had increased it earlier but cannot reduce it now.

I would say leave the fork as long as the seals are intact, if any of the seal is busted, then change the seals and with that the oil in both forks, works on the fork are cumbersome and easy to mess up. And messed up forks get handling all messed up. Anyways, it's your call buddy.

And about excess oil. If the oil is not drained properly there will be residual amount of oil in the sump. So filling 1200ml of oil will cause in it getting over the maximum mark, BTW, how did you remove the excess oil ? I mean did you drain the full oil and refill with desired amount or some other way ?

P.S: Always check oil level after the bike has been placed on a leveled surface on main stand overnight, So all the oil from different part comes to the oil sump and gives the rue value. And never start the engine and then check the oil, the level will always be at minimum mark if you do so.


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So its better to rule out the fork oil change but I think I need to change the seal as I am getting a constant 'kat-kat' sound whenever my bike goes into a pothole. First I thought that the number plate was touching the front mudguard but I don;t think the suspension is that soft.

Regarding the engine oil,I had just taken out about 200ml by loosening the drain plug and after that had put in some oil until it had reached the correct level. I know that this is not the correct way but anyways will be changing it very soon.

I dont have that problem with normal potholes, but yes if its a deep one and i am coming fast then i get a DUB noise from the front forks, is that normal or should there be no sound at all??

I would say leave the fork as long as the seals are intact, if any of the seal is busted, then change the seals and with that the oil in both forks, works on the fork are cumbersome and easy to mess up. And messed up forks get handling all messed up. Anyways, it's your call buddy.

And about excess oil. If the oil is not drained properly there will be residual amount of oil in the sump. So filling 1200ml of oil will cause in it getting over the maximum mark, BTW, how did you remove the excess oil ? I mean did you drain the full oil and refill with desired amount or some other way ?

P.S: Always check oil level after the bike has been placed on a leveled surface on main stand overnight, So all the oil from different part comes to the oil sump and gives the rue value. And never start the engine and then check the oil, the level will always be at minimum mark if you do so.


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Krishna

My NS had a leaking fork oil from the second day of ownership.
SVC guys had replaced whole shock-up free of cost, but they charged 100.00 for consumables
& black coating of handle bar is started chipping off

My NS is still unregistered. waiting for my old bike's number

They offered me a new carburetor for my 5.5k+ missing.( by going through our forum posts I found that its a common phenomena)
I am waiting for that.

Many of our members are quoting "my ns has hit 100+ with vibe free"
I don't know. Is it true????
I don't think so.


Now I am thinking, it was my life's second big mistake, which I had made the decision to buy this "BUFFALO"
I am totally fed up

Hi. Completed 1000km on the NS today. I have a question, is it safe to ride the bike at RPMs like 5-6k? Until now I have been riding at a max of 4k or a little over 4k RPM which is about 60kmph in 6th gear.

Thanks in advance.

Anyone?

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