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**ankur2smart** · 07-14-2013, 02:13 AM

Re: Pulsar 200 NS

Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post

Tire pressure can adversely impact both the handling and performance of the bike. Low pressure causes more friction which leads to more strained engine, which in turn requires more power which in turn consumes more fuel which equates ultimately to low fuel economy, yes that is one reason.

Finally good to hear someone using 7100 for 5.5k.

I drained my oil at exactly 5k something. 7100 lasts well over 4k KMS easily without fuss, provided the usage circumstances. Frequent redlining and revving nature might reduce the time, but 5.5 is a little long, as I personally squeeze every drop of life from the oil and when drained it was still good, at least visibly it was brown.

But I'd suggest you change your engine oil.

Cheers!
VJ

Damn I should be more careful w.r.t tire pressure then

Actually around 500kms earlier itself I felt it was time for change but just was being lazy. Now I feel its serious time that I get it changed.

Also what's the expiry of 300v motul then?

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**B7ACKTHORN** · 07-14-2013, 02:37 AM

Re: Pulsar 200 NS

Originally posted by ankur2smart View Post

Damn I should be more careful w.r.t tire pressure then

Actually around 500kms earlier itself I felt it was time for change but just was being lazy. Now I feel its serious time that I get it changed.

Also what's the expiry of 300v motul then?

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Currently running on 300V. Trust me, you're way better off with 7100. Having been used all these oils, I can still vouch for the best performance offered by the 5100 and 7100. The former is the best suited for my bike. 300V is EXCELLENT every drop of it it, but practically way way useless for our puny CC bikes. They are best left for racing and even Motul doesn't recommend them for street use. That's why they have these alternatives.

Cheers!
VJ

**ankur2smart** · 07-14-2013, 02:51 AM

Re: Pulsar 200 NS

Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post

Currently running on 300V. Trust me, you're way better off with 7100. Having been used all these oils, I can still vouch for the best performance offered by the 5100 and 7100. The former is the best suited for my bike. 300V is EXCELLENT every drop of it it, but practically way way useless for our puny CC bikes. They are best left for racing and even Motul doesn't recommend them for street use. That's why they have these alternatives.

Cheers!
VJ

Yeah then 7100 will be my choice again. I was expecting it to go till 6k without any issues

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**karthikrathnam** · 07-14-2013, 12:27 PM

Re: Pulsar 200 NS

For the people who are apprehensive about using HID,

try osram night breaker H4

Got it fitted last evening and I found it really a good replacement of stock one low beam is yellow and high white,caution on pack says improved performance by 40% then your stocked one and i feel that it really does

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**ankur2smart** · 07-14-2013, 12:58 PM

Re: Pulsar 200 NS

Originally posted by karthikrathnam View Post

For the people who are apprehensive about using HID,

try osram night breaker H4

Got it fitted last evening and I found it really a good replacement of stock one low beam is yellow and high white,caution on pack says improved performance by 40% then your stocked one and i feel that it really does

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Can you post some pics? Also how much did the whole set up cost?

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**teotia001** · 07-14-2013, 01:00 PM

Re: Pulsar 200 NS

How much it cost to you and do let us know if change required for battery or it is working fine with the stock one on NS

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**karthikrathnam** · 07-14-2013, 01:13 PM

Re: Pulsar 200 NS

Cost : 590, no it doesn't require any other extra changes or upgrades just
Just remove your stock bulb and plug the night breaker

Spec is similar to stock one H4 60/55 but supreme performance

Photos I'll upload soon

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**Trideep** · 07-14-2013, 10:08 PM

Re: Pulsar 200 NS

Have been following this thread for sometime and and planning to upgrade from my humble Pulsar 150 to the 200NS.
Just wanted to find out, how comfortable or not so comfortable is the pillion seat while touring? Also, wanted to know if anyone has taken this beast to Leh Ladakh so far?

**berudulom** · 07-15-2013, 08:21 AM

Re: Pulsar 200 NS

Any stunt guy here??? Need a little help doing wheelie.
At what RPM should I release my clutch to pop up the front of my stock NS at 1st gear from standstil position?
I am guessing, all the NS hav same setup hence same timing for releasing clutch.

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**pv1984** · 07-15-2013, 01:21 PM

Re: Pulsar 200 NS

Guys - there was news about abs units being made available for Duke 200 in next few months(saw this on duke 200 ownership thread too).
Is it possible they might have this available for 200NS??? like a addon

Any news or rumors ????

**Aditya N Bharadwaj** · 07-15-2013, 02:20 PM

Re: Pulsar 200 NS

Originally posted by Trideep View Post

Have been following this thread for sometime and and planning to upgrade from my humble Pulsar 150 to the 200NS.
Just wanted to find out, how comfortable or not so comfortable is the pillion seat while touring? Also, wanted to know if anyone has taken this beast to Leh Ladakh so far?

Super comfortable for long rides, minus the wind blast above 110 km/h. There are a few guys from the NakedWolves Bengaluru who did a ride to Ladakh about a month back.

**princesirohi** · 07-15-2013, 04:37 PM

Re: Pulsar 200 NS

Originally posted by ajayfreezer View Post

most of NSians ride with their foot on the rear disc brake petal...
and it is not their fault... the bike design is likely to blame...

bike design has nothing to do with foot on rear brake pedal riding, i had observed ppl doing it on all kind of bikes.

Originally posted by Aditya N Bharadwaj View Post

Super comfortable for long rides, minus the wind blast above 110 km/h. There are a few guys from the NakedWolves Bengaluru who did a ride to Ladakh about a month back.

i would like to differ, stiff rear suspension, makes it a bit uncomfortable.

went to mumbai on saturday and while returning, did a maximum of 133 KMPH for a very brief period, with lot of luggage, ( heck, even i myself weigh 90kgs he he)

the handlebar switches are giving problems again. this time right side, the engine -kill switch, little bit of water and engine-kill switch simply refused to bring the bike back to "ON" had to flip it 15-20 times to make it work. this started saturfay evening and is still continue to act strange in between. (now this is real quality issue) anybody else experience same thing.

**Aditya N Bharadwaj** · 07-15-2013, 05:07 PM

Re: Pulsar 200 NS

Originally posted by princesirohi View Post

i would like to differ, stiff rear suspension, makes it a bit uncomfortable.

went to mumbai on saturday and while returning, did a maximum of 133 KMPH for a very brief period, with lot of luggage, ( heck, even i myself weigh 90kgs he he)

the handlebar switches are giving problems again. this time right side, the engine -kill switch, little bit of water and engine-kill switch simply refused to bring the bike back to "ON" had to flip it 15-20 times to make it work. this started saturfay evening and is still continue to act strange in between. (now this is real quality issue) anybody else experience same thing.

About 15 days back, I was riding through exceptionally heavy rain. The bath lasted 7 continuous hours so imagine how well the bike must have been soaked. In the end, NIL issues. The switch gear worked fine. Only, the headlamp wiring was a bit exposed so the HID stopped working temporarily, but was fine after drying up. Yours must be a one-off case. My bike is nearly a year old now.
And my suspension is slotted to the 5th slot coz I like to have good feedback from the road. I agree with you on the suspension bit though. If one's touring on NS, the road should be twisty or straight with no undulations at all.
133 with weight equivalent of carrying a pillion is fine.

**princesirohi** · 07-15-2013, 06:38 PM

Re: Pulsar 200 NS

Originally posted by Aditya N Bharadwaj View Post

..... Yours must be a one-off case.....

ya may be ... will wait and watch.. till 2nd free service.

Originally posted by Aditya N Bharadwaj View Post

....133 with weight equivalent of carrying a pillion is fine.

yes, will try some other day with no luggage on dry road....but i am happy. most impostantly it was the way it reached that speed.

i was giving a linea a run for his money... he he...

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Originally posted by Aditya N Bharadwaj View Post

...And my suspension is slotted to the 5th slot coz I like to have good feedback from the road. I agree with you on the suspension bit though. If one's touring on NS, the road should be twisty or straight with no undulations at all.

you mean to say... suspension on hardest setting...??

**rossyamaha46** · 07-15-2013, 09:17 PM

Re: Pulsar 200 NS

Originally posted by princesirohi View Post

bike design has nothing to do with foot on rear brake pedal riding, i had observed ppl doing it on all kind of bikes.

Don't know about other bikes,but the NS has a design flaw for the rear brake pedal.It's inclination(Negative) is almost ZERO,in fact the pedal inclination is more on the Positive side(i.e towards the upper side).
This is not the position that your foot normally rests in(Compare it with the way your foot rests while your toes are on the Gear shifter,that will make it more clear).

Any ways,I do not have any problem with this.I always ride with my toes on the pegs,and I rarely use my rear brakes,unless I need to stop when I am at a high speed.Most of my braking is done with the front brake only.
Braking Ratio= Front:80% Rear:20%

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