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**Hari Rajan** · 07-07-2013, 09:19 AM

Re: Pulsar 200 NS

Originally posted by rossyamaha46 View Post

I've seen so many fellow NS owners having different complains of the NS...
My 9 month old NS never had any problem!No vibrations anywhere,no radiator fan issues,no carb tuning issues(in fact it still runs on the tuning that the bike originally came with,that includes the idle too!),nothing at all!

I'm guessing the fault lies in the service centers you guys get your bikes serviced at.
Atleast here in Goa,the service center technicians/mechanics are quiet good.Very patient and respect your suggestions and queries.

the vibrations are there in an Ns for sure,you have to ride a different bike and ride your Ns and see the difference,i lost 2 foundation bolts due to vibrations.the tuning issues mostly arise in monsoons due to water in tank. and ofc the svc not taking proper care of it. well i dont really blame them now.it is a pain to put back the Ns after dissembling it.the filter and carb assembly are so tightly set inside the frame.if an svc mechanic takes proper care on the bike i dont think he can deal with more than 3 bikes a day,and in that case he wont be keep his job for long

so like our buddy said in a previous post,its best to b friends with a good local mechanic who will take his time and get your issues sorted out.

**NitSpeed200** · 07-07-2013, 09:29 AM

Re: Pulsar 200 NS

Originally posted by anmol_1990 View Post

A friend is confused between ZMR and Pulsar 200NS. What you guys suggest? He is 5"10, 75KG weight, mixed riding both on highways and city. Previous bike was a Pulsar 150.

NS any day, ZMR is a good bike but NS is more VFM than ZMRask your friend to test ride both bikes and ask him to think which suits him better

**Hari Rajan** · 07-07-2013, 09:36 AM

Re: Pulsar 200 NS

Originally posted by rossyamaha46 View Post

Why would anyone buy a ZMR?!
I would rather go with the Karizma R.

i second that ! the zma R is better than the zmr.

**petrolhead_chn** · 07-07-2013, 10:16 AM

Re: Pulsar 200 NS

One of my friend owns a Karizma R for quite sometime now without any hiccups.

**sunilyo** · 07-07-2013, 10:40 AM

Re: Pulsar 200 NS

Originally posted by anmol_1990 View Post

A friend is confused between ZMR and Pulsar 200NS. What you guys suggest? He is 5"10, 75KG weight, mixed riding both on highways and city. Previous bike was a Pulsar 150.

Your friend can go with either of the two models. If he is more into touring then i would suggest the Karizma or else the 200NS. If performance is a requirement then the 200NS but if he is looking for a true upgrade and can afford then i would suggest the Duke 390.

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Originally posted by WolVish View Post

Hi guys, I've been riding my new NS for 12 days now. I'm facing heavy problems while shifting to 1st gear from neutral and then to 2nd gear, (it won't shift fully, stays in neutral). Also too many false neutrals from 3rd to 5th gears, which cause the engine to roar to 7k or 8k RPM suddenly. Will they be rectified in the 1st service? Also what oil should I go for after the initial 500 KMs?

Have ridden 360 Kms so far, and the mileage is only 33 KMPL. Shifting at 3.5 - 4k RPM and riding under 5k RPM. Planning to change from BP to Indian Oil from next service.

Try re-adjusting the gear lever. Also check clutch adjustment. This should cure your problems to some extent almost completley. The rest will go away over a period of usage i guess.

**Chintan1585** · 07-07-2013, 12:30 PM

Re: Pulsar 200 NS

Guys. Pic of Pulsar NS metal tank.

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**NitSpeed200** · 07-07-2013, 02:53 PM

Re: Pulsar 200 NS

can we fix an engine cover like the ones in duke and apache?????if so how much will it cost???

**rossyamaha46** · 07-07-2013, 04:04 PM

Re: Pulsar 200 NS

Originally posted by Hari Rajan View Post

the vibrations are there in an Ns for sure,you have to ride a different bike and ride your Ns and see the difference,i lost 2 foundation bolts due to vibrations.the tuning issues mostly arise in monsoons due to water in tank. and ofc the svc not taking proper care of it. well i dont really blame them now.it is a pain to put back the Ns after dissembling it.the filter and carb assembly are so tightly set inside the frame.if an svc mechanic takes proper care on the bike i dont think he can deal with more than 3 bikes a day,and in that case he wont be keep his job for long

so like our buddy said in a previous post,its best to b friends with a good local mechanic who will take his time and get your issues sorted out.

Foundation bolts!Dafuq?! So much vibrations?!

I have ridden the NS from the initial batches(June),and the latest one(April),(Mines from the October batch btw).,and frankly speaking,the newer one had slight vibrations near the Speedo console,thats it.As for the initial batch ones which a couple of my friends own,no problems.
The tank kit that Bajaj fitted free of cost was actually of no use.It didn't cause much difference.

**B7ACKTHORN** · 07-07-2013, 08:05 PM

Re: Pulsar 200 NS

Originally posted by rossyamaha46 View Post

Why would anyone buy a ZMR?!
I would rather go with the Karizma R.

As for the comparo,since you mentioned mixed riding conditions...,
If its 60% City and 40% highway:Go for the NS.
If its 60% Highway and 40% City:Karizma (R or ZMR).

In fact,let him go for what he likes.

The Karizma has more of a commuterish seating position,very comfortable,brakes(Front) are incredible,smoother,lower seat height.
The NS has kind of a 'sportier' riding position compared to the Karizma,awesome rear brakes,and at 5ft 10in,he will pretty much be able to handle it.I my self am the same height,and I've seen people as short as 5ft 5in own and ride an NS.

To make it even simple, if you're taller and you love to ride the highway most of the time. KARIZMA. And most of the usage in city and occasional highway, NS.

Originally posted by NitSpeed200 View Post

can we fix an engine cover like the ones in duke and apache?????if so how much will it cost???

Anything can be modded and fixed on any bike. It just takes the right guy and the right parts and the right time.

Cheers!
VJ

**Aditya N Bharadwaj** · 07-07-2013, 09:44 PM

Re: Pulsar 200 NS

Originally posted by NitSpeed200 View Post

can we fix an engine cover like the ones in duke and apache?????if so how much will it cost???

No idea about apache but if you wanna fit duke's engine cowl, you gotta cut and scrape in a few places. Firstly, it looks facing oddly upwards when fitted coz the underside of the engine isn't the same as that of duke. Secondly, if the cutting isn't done properly, even the layman can make out it's not this bike's part. Thirdly, the chiseled design of the cowl doesn't suit the smooth curves of NS, so no point when it comes to looks. But if you're all about functionality, go ahead. I almost had my hands on that but decided not to go for it after I saw a rather odd finish on another NS.

Originally posted by rossyamaha46 View Post

Foundation bolts!Dafuq?! So much vibrations?!

I have ridden the NS from the initial batches(June),and the latest one(April),(Mines from the October batch btw).,and frankly speaking,the newer one had slight vibrations near the Speedo console,thats it.As for the initial batch ones which a couple of my friends own,no problems.

On the contrary, the newer NSs in Mysore are boring smooth. Mine was the first batch of blue NSs in Mysore and had a few of those vibes which smoothened out after using Motul 7100.

**WolVish** · 07-07-2013, 10:01 PM

Re: Pulsar 200 NS

Originally posted by Hari Rajan View Post

Never have experienced difficulties in uphift,in fact its very slick,but had issues with downshift.that disappeared after oil change and change in riding style after 5000 kms.in my experience ,the first 2 weeks i was getting mileage between 49-52kmpl shifting under 4k rpm and top speed of 50kmph.

why dont you take it to svc and tell them about your issues?your mileage is the lowest i have heard for an ns

Some of my friends also told me the same thing. Bike will be better after the first service and first oil change. Mileage is the other thing which bothers me the most. I live in a crowded city with people with no patience even in a bad road, so sometimes I have to ride fast. I've crossed 60 kmph couple of times, but keeping the RPM under 5k all the time. Now facing a new problem, engine stalling..

Originally posted by princesirohi View Post

why do you want to shift from 1st to neutral and then to second, either shift from 1st to neutral to stop the bike or shift from 1st to 2nd. didn't get you..??one reason fro gear shift problem is that as compared to other indian bikes (less than one lakh) on NS you need more movement of gear lever to accurately slot in the gear, the gearbox is designed like that so many ppl face this problem, even i faced it slightly for first one hour or so after the purchase, but only twice or thice, soon i realized that it needs more angular movement of your toe and now its all right, some other bikes are also like this for example GT250R.

It's happening only when I'm in heavy traffic, shifting from 1 to 2, moving like a snail, then 2 to 1. It's never smooth and never falls in place. Result - I'm in the middle of the road, with lorries and buses honking, empty road ahead of me, and I can't move the bike. Can I move in 2nd gear itself? Will it affect the engine?

After riding for 200 KMs, I learned the second trick, ie the more angular movement. Still the first problem persists.. 1st service is due tomorrow (14 days over, 420 KMs on ODO). Will soon update after that..

Originally posted by sunilyo View Post

Try re-adjusting the gear lever. Also check clutch adjustment. This should cure your problems to some extent almost completely. The rest will go away over a period of usage i guess.

Yes. I suppose. SVC guys already adjusted the clutch, still the same problems. City riding makes things even more difficult. Running-in seems a lot harder with gear shifts from 1-2-3 most of the times. Waiting for the 1st service..

Thanks for all your replies guys. Much appreciated..

**pv1984** · 07-07-2013, 11:03 PM

Re: Pulsar 200 NS

This happened just few hours ago, I was returning from office and had stop at a signal. I was the first person at the signal and there was a sumo/xylo behind me and driver was honking rudely at me and was abusing to let go. I din allow him the way, so once the signal was green ....he was purposefully trying to come and break in front of me to make me crash into his car. Knowing that I drove carefully, but this got out of control and he was doing this again and again...asking me to park to the side to loot some money. Knowing this I went ahead and took a narrow street and somehow got ride of him. No contact what so ever.

Now I am worried if he would somehow get my contact info and show up @ home to cause nuisance.
Not wanting to complain as it would piss him off and make him show up at my door step (if he wasn't doing it already).

I did get the car number couldn't make out what was the exact make of the car as it was dark .

Confused and worried

**broken87** · 07-07-2013, 11:05 PM

Re: Pulsar 200 NS

Originally posted by rossyamaha46 View Post

I've seen so many fellow NS owners having different complains of the NS...
My 9 month old NS never had any problem!No vibrations anywhere,no radiator fan issues,no carb tuning issues(in fact it still runs on the tuning that the bike originally came with,that includes the idle too!),nothing at all!

I'm guessing the fault lies in the service centers you guys get your bikes serviced at.
Atleast here in Goa,the service center technicians/mechanics are quiet good.Very patient and respect your suggestions and queries.

Yea man, this thread is totally flooded with user complaints about different issues in their NS. Which i think scares off new buyers who follow this thread without posting, just to get an insight on what the user feedback is like. So basically our beloved NS thodi badnaam si hai. :/
The only real issue (for now) I have in my NS is vibration on the rear seat portion. Even that is not constant, changes with the time of the day, like today I was ripping and yet there were no vibes whatsover.. I felt like I have the best bike in the whole world lol.
Guys what if 200NS in future comes with Fuel Injection tech, these vibrations (along with other fueling related issues) will be eliminated for 99% users right ?

**pixantz** · 07-07-2013, 11:07 PM

Re: Pulsar 200 NS

Originally posted by anmol_1990 View Post

A friend is confused between ZMR and Pulsar 200NS. What you guys suggest? He is 5"10, 75KG weight, mixed riding both on highways and city. Previous bike was a Pulsar 150.

I think your options are a bit off. It should be Duke200 or Karizma-R. Same kind of bikes but better options. The Zma can handle both city and highway with equal ease and aplomb. The duke though a very fun engine would not be as good and comfy as a tourer, is what I think.

Coming to your original choices, the NS and ZMR. The NS is still having a lot of teething problems and seems like a hurriedly prepared incomplete recipe. I think its just not done. Even the hotel people have a thumb rule with recipes/dishes: if its not right, dont serve it. Good to ride but not to own. Bajaj should have better standards. I'd prefer even a 220f any day to an NS. As for the ZMR, I dont want to waste my time even commenting on it. All the best.

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**ankur2smart** · 07-07-2013, 11:27 PM

Re: Pulsar 200 NS

Originally posted by pv1984 View Post

This happened just few hours ago, I was returning from office and had stop at a signal. I was the first person at the signal and there was a sumo/xylo behind me and driver was honking rudely at me and was abusing to let go. I din allow him the way, so once the signal was green ....he was purposefully trying to come and break in front of me to make me crash into his car. Knowing that I drove carefully, but this got out of control and he was doing this again and again...asking me to park to the side to loot some money. Knowing this I went ahead and took a narrow street and somehow got ride of him. No contact what so ever.

Now I am worried if he would somehow get my contact info and show up @ home to cause nuisance.
Not wanting to complain as it would piss him off and make him show up at my door step (if he wasn't doing it already).

I did get the car number couldn't make out what was the exact make of the car as it was dark .

Confused and worried

Relax...no1 is mad enough to do what you are imagining. The more you are scared
, more scums like him will get on your head.

Just relax man

trust me these things happen.

Originally posted by anmol_1990 View Post

A friend is confused between ZMR and Pulsar 200NS. What you guys suggest? He is 5"10, 75KG weight, mixed riding both on highways and city. Previous bike was a Pulsar 150.

Well simple rule...if your frn has a good SVC in his city then I don't see any reason y he should go with zmr.
Only problem with Bajaj is that you would require top care for bike & a great SVC

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