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Anyone here has an idea if we can fix the full chain cover (perhaps from an older generation discover) on the 125 ST? I am buying this bike in March and want to change this and better tyres.
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hey guys what is the mileage of your 125st's i bought mine yesterday ran around 100 km got a mileage of 38Comment
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gud luck abhijeet bro....
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Booked my Brilliant Blue 125ST today. Will take delivery on 21st March.Better late by 30 minutes than early by 30 years.Comment
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Updates to the plan:
1. Change tyres to Michelin. Same size, but better tyres. - Done. Replaced front with 2.75/R17 and rear with 100/90 R17. The rear is a slight upgrade from the stock. Bike seems much more stable now. New tyres cost 3700. Old ones fetched 500. Not a bad deal in all.
2. Remove these notchy things on front and rear mud-guards. Will try to post pic here. (Easy DIY. Will retain the removed parts) - Done.
3. Get a wheel rim sticker - blue
4. Get a plastic cover for seat - put on types or permanent. Anything works
5. Cut the upper rear mudflap to give sporty look (Hopefully easy DIY. Will have to check strength of this part first and how to retain it's rigidity.) - Done
6. Straighten the front number plate (possibly not a DIY, but will try to work something out)
7. Remove disc cover. (Hopefully easy DIY) - Done
Will post pics of the bike tomorrow sometime. It is looking much better than stock now
Only the seat cover and stickering is pending now. Else the bike is much better. Waiting for initial 2000 kms to be over, so that I can enjoy the bike to the max.<<<< If you stand for nothing, you'll fall for anything! >>>>
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Guys, I highly recommend changing tyres to something good like MRF, Michellin, etc.
I can surely make out the difference. The bike is much more stable, much planted on the road, gripping well to the road, smoother ride.
The most amazing difference I felt is that bike is easily going upto 80kmph which was not possible earlier - not sure how, but it is true. It is not just my perception or confidence level, but truly. The bike accelerates quite nicely and is a pleasure to ride.
I would suggest everyone to go for some better rubber! For the first time after purchasing this bike, I'm really in love. For all this while, I was cursing my decision to buy it.<<<< If you stand for nothing, you'll fall for anything! >>>>
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Originally posted by squid View Post
How many kms did you cover in how many months before replacing your tyres? I am getting my bike home on 21st and planning to change the tyres on day 1 if I get a good price for the old new tyres.
Also, did you modify anything at the rear for the upgraded tyre or was it a direct fit? Any reduction in mileage?Better late by 30 minutes than early by 30 years.Comment
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The bike had run about 710kms now since Jan '13. So that's not much of a running. I was planning to change my tyres on day one, but there was some issue with front disc. So didn't want to take any risk with dealer saying that it is now out of warranty, etc. After the first service, the disc was normal, so I changed the tyres.Originally posted by abdriver2000 View Post
For the old Kenda tyres, I got 500/- The new rear one cost 2100/- and front new cost 1600/- They are tube type. Total expense including fitting, etc was 3700 - 500 = 3200/-
There is no need to do any modifications if you are upgrading rear tyre to 100/90. I didn't want to upgrade too much beyond this. If I'm not wrong, then 100/90 is equal to 3.5 (approx) as compared to 3.0 that originally comes.
I'm calculating my FE now for first time. So not sure what it was before the tyre change. In any case, I would highly recommend a tyre change. It make as whole lot of difference.
Good luck and keep posted.<<<< If you stand for nothing, you'll fall for anything! >>>>
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Hi guys 4 days before bought the Discover 125 ST , got no service manual with it as it is not available in showroom, upto today it got run approximately around 400/450 kms , engine feels little harsh , seems its because of new part , after run-in it will became smooth . Can any one post details of kms for first oil change & run-in , also any other things to check/change earlier ? And which oil grade ? ASC mechanic are clueless , not any mechanics words are same with other .Comment
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First service is 30~45 days or 500~750 kms. There is nothing you need to worry about for the first service. They would change the engine oil, check electrical, brakes, emission, etc.Originally posted by Above_All View Post
But I would suggest that you insist to get the owners manual along with the bike. That is a non-excuse!!!
Here is link to service manual -
However, you still need to get hold of the owner's instructions!<<<< If you stand for nothing, you'll fall for anything! >>>>
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According to the maintenance manual, you need to change oil at 10000kms if you use DTSI oil else at 5000kms if you use another brand.
I don't think any oil will last 5000kms considering this is a high-revving engine. Personally, I would change oil first time at around 300-400kms. If there are metallic particles noticeable at 1000kms, change once again. Routine oil change at every 3000kms.
For my old Caliber, I change oil every 2500 kms and it shows in the pickup
Above_All: Pester them till you get your manual. If this is your first bike, you will definitely need to read it. Also, it mentions details about run-in, oil changes and various other tips which will enhance your ownership. If ASC mechanics are useless (they generally are), find yourself a reliable mechanic. I would rather pay a trusted mechanic then go to a ASC for free and allow them to experiment.Last edited by abdriver2000; 03-14-2013, 05:28 PM.Better late by 30 minutes than early by 30 years.Comment
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Had a chance to catch up with a 125ST owner at a signal. His bike had 9300kms on the odo - most i have seen on this bike. He said he purchased it in end of August 2012 and has been getting 60 kmpl consistently. Surprisingly, his bike had Eurogrip tyres and not the Kenda ones.Better late by 30 minutes than early by 30 years.Comment
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Thanks for input . At time of delivery they were out of stock of owners manual . Got it yesterday , The oil mentioned is DTS-i 10000 20W50 which i asked them at delivery time but each mech is telling differrent . And i don't believe those mechs at ASC especially after they screwed my bro's 200NSOriginally posted by squid View PostFirst service is 30~45 days or 500~750 kms. There is nothing you need to worry about for the first service. They would change the engine oil, check electrical, brakes, emission, etc.
But I would suggest that you insist to get the owners manual along with the bike. That is a non-excuse!!!
Here is link to service manual -
However, you still need to get hold of the owner's instructions!
Thanks for input , got the manual . Yes i don't trust ASC mechanics & i like to do most things on myself , that's why i wanted to know oil grade & drain interval mentioned by Bajaj .Originally posted by abdriver2000 View PostAccording to the maintenance manual, you need to change oil at 10000kms if you use DTSI oil else at 5000kms if you use another brand.
I don't think any oil will last 5000kms considering this is a high-revving engine. Personally, I would change oil first time at around 300-400kms. If there are metallic particles noticeable at 1000kms, change once again. Routine oil change at every 3000kms.
For my old Caliber, I change oil every 2500 kms and it shows in the pickup
Above_All: Pester them till you get your manual. If this is your first bike, you will definitely need to read it. Also, it mentions details about run-in, oil changes and various other tips which will enhance your ownership. If ASC mechanics are useless (they generally are), find yourself a reliable mechanic. I would rather pay a trusted mechanic then go to a ASC for free and allow them to experiment.
No not the first bike , the total numbers of bikes are in 2 digits
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First the bike came with Eurogrip tyres. Then for cost cutting, it went down to Kenda. Don't know what happened (was it complaints or social networking hype like XBHP), the new lot comes with Dunlop.Originally posted by abdriver2000 View Post
My lot (manf in Dec '12) came with Kenda. I changed to Michellin in March.<<<< If you stand for nothing, you'll fall for anything! >>>>
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