Re: Fiero/FieroF2/FieroFx

Is there a Dislike button? LOL! :P Congrats Mate!
Don't leave the thread, I am planning rebuild soon.
I don't know why, but I still love my 12 yr. old Fiero even after getting an R15 and now R3

Re: Fiero/FieroF2/FieroFx

Guys finally decided and booked pulsar 220 and will be taking delivery on Saturday. It was a good 6yrs with fiero and it is going to my ex neighbour and I am happy it is going to someone whom I know and enjoys all the benefits from new 180 set up.

Re: Fiero/FieroF2/FieroFx

Years ago when I visited Argentina, I remember seeing a fully faired 150 cc Suzuki which had the same engine as the Fiero. Googled and found pictures of the Suzuki FXR 150. The bike I saw looked like this but the engine was exactly like the Fiero. The engine in the pics looks similar but not exactly like the Fiero.

Re: Fiero/FieroF2/FieroFx

Its interesting to know if GS150 is available for 15k , then what parts of GS150 can be fitted on to a 2000 model fiero.

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Nope. The architecture is definitely different. It employs a different bore stroke ratio. It's oil circulation is internally routed. GS also has 2 extra gears, where the 6th is overdrive and some say the 5th too. IMHO, I feel it's designed for the highway and for mileage-conscious working professionals. Thus, the wheelbase is longer, suspension is softer and weight is approx 25 kilos more than a fiero for stability.

The Fiero enjoys power-to-weight ratio over the GS, shorter wheelbase for better manoeuvrability, rugged gearbox, chassis durability, etc. Thus, it is easily modded for motocross or other sporty purposes. It's still fine for commuting too though. Owners of the Yamaha RX 100 will share this sentiment.

Different engines keep getting made by the same manufacturer just as is the case with Suzuki/TVS/etc.

If the fiero interests you, but you want the latest bells and whistles with it - then opt for any of the apache rtr series, which uses the fiero engine architecture but with bigger bore/cylinder, 5 speed gearbox, ABS, digi console, looks, etc and all the rest which can be googled. Looks are subjective

Re: Fiero/FieroF2/FieroFx

No gs150 was a complete new engine from ground up by Suzuki while TV's took fiero and made it in to rtr series. Can't find one gs150 for sale I.e brand new in any of the showrooms in Bangalore. Suzuki is busy selling gixxer and SF with access

Re: Fiero/FieroF2/FieroFx

Is the engine not based on the same architecture as the Fiero?

That's strange. The bike is still in production.

Re: Fiero/FieroF2/FieroFx

Dude gs150 is completely different than fiero. If u ask me at this point of time you will be better off buying fiero as you can get most of the spares except cosmetics in the form of rtr series where as in GS it's not compatible and another headache with suzuki is its not easy to get spares outside of ASCs

Re: Fiero/FieroF2/FieroFx

I have finally finished reading the entire thread. I noticed that on a few occasions the comparison was made with the GS 150 R. Several members stated that the Fiero was a better bike but the specs say something different. I'm posting the specs of the Fiero and the GS 150 R from the respective threads. I have highlighted the points where the GS 150 R is superior. OK someone mentioned that the GS 150 R suspension is soft compared to the Fiero.

GS 150R
Engine

Type Air-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC
Bore x Stroke (mm) 57.0 x 58.6
Displacement (cm3) 149.5
Max Power 13.8bhp @ 8,500rpm
Max Torque 13.4Nm @ 6,000rpm
Compression Ratio 9.35:1
Carburetor BS26 with TPS
Ignition CDI
Starting Electric & Kick
Transmission 6-speed (1-down, 5-up)

Suspension

Front Telescopic, Coil Spring, Oil Damped
Rear Swingarm Type Coil Spring, Oil and Gas Damped
Tyre Size
Front 2.75-18 42P
Rear 100/90-18 M/C 56P
Brake
Front Hydraulic single disc
Rear Drum

Dimensions

Fuel Tank Capacity (l) 15.5
Overall Length (mm) 2,095
Overall Width (mm) 785
Overall Height (mm) 1,120
Wheelbase (mm) 1,335
Ground Clearance (mm) 160
Seat Height (mm) 790
Kerb Mass (kg) 149


FIERO
Engine


Type Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Air cooled OHC
Displacement 147.5cc
Maximum power 12 bhp (8.95 kW) @ 7000rpm
Maximum torque 10.5Nm @ 6500rpm
Compression ratio 9.4:1
Transmission 4 Speed

Suspension


Front Hydraulically damped telescopic suspension
Rear Rectangular box swing arm 5- step adjustable shock absorber Triple rated spring
Brakes
Front 240 mm Disc; 130 mm Drum ( optional)
Rear 130 mm Drum
Wheels and tyres
Rim size (Front)- Alloy 2.75 x 18
Rim size (Rear)- Alloy 2.75 x 18
Tyre size (Front) 90/90 x 18
Tyre size (Rear) 90/90 x 18


Dimensions

Kerb weight 124 kg
Fuel tank capacity 13.0 Litres
Reserve tank capacity 2.0 Litres


Electricals
Battery 12 V 2.5 Ah - Kick Start
Head lamp 12V 35/35 W/Halogen
Tail lamp 12V 5/10 W

So my question is: Does it make more sense to buy a GS 150 R and replace the shocks with stiffer ones rather than buying a Fiero and then fitting a disk brake, alloys, tachometer, fairing or dome light etc. Besides the GS150 R is better looking. The Fiero in stock form does have oddball styling.

I don't mean to offend any Fiero owners. Just asking this question as GS 150 R's are available very cheap (16K) for a bike around 2 years old with self start and disk brake.

Re: Fiero/FieroF2/FieroFx

P3t3r no buddy not yet

Re: Fiero/FieroF2/FieroFx

That was a real nice deal.Resale is really bad for some reason. 2 year old bikes are going for 15 K.Did you manage to sell it?Any answers?

Re: Fiero/FieroF2/FieroFx

Well in that case and if you are really interest you can try getting spoke wheels sealed. This is cheapest option than alloys !


Source - Ditch The Tubes and Convert to Tubeless Spoked Wheels

Re: Fiero/FieroF2/FieroFx

Shree I have found TL has great side wall strength and less prone to punctures than TT. This is from my experience of ceat vertigo on cbz which I never faced a puncture for as good as 15k kms until I sold the bike.

Re: Fiero/FieroF2/FieroFx

I would suggest to go with tube protector which acts as puncture sealant. Good enough to save you from being stranded in middle of no-where. Tiny punctures, you will not notice as well. I was using "Slime" and was pretty happy with the results.

Using TUBE in TUBELESS tyre ? Why do you want to spend extra bucks on TUBELESS tyre to put it with TUBE ?

Re: Fiero/FieroF2/FieroFx

Can you rebore the stock 150 block to the the Pulsar 220 piston?

Does anyone have a copy of the Fiero or Apache Workshop Manual?