Re: Bajaj Discover 125T

Ownership Experience Approved

Congrats on your new bike

Technical Specifications as per the website:

ENGINE
Type Single cyl, 4-Valve, DTS-i
Displacement 124.6 cc
Max. Power (Ps @ RPM) 12.5 ps @ 9000 rpm
Max. Torque (Nm @ RPM) 10.8 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Max Speed 105 Kmph
Gears 5 Gears

SUSPENSION
Front Telescopic (130 mm)
Rear Nitrox Twin (110 mm)

BRAKES
Front 200 mm petal disc (opt) / 130 mm drum
Rear 130 mm Drum

TYRES AND RIMS
Front 2.75 x 17, 41P
Rear 3.00 x 17, 50P
Wheels Aluminium Alloy Die Cast

FUEL TANK
Fuel tank capacity 10 liter full (3.5 liter reserve)

ELECTRICALS
Battery Low Maintenance Battery
Head lamp DC(flicker-free)

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
Length 2035 mm
Width 714 mm
Height 1070 mm
Wheel base 1305 mm
Ground Clearance 165 mm
Kerb weight (drum/disc)kg 124/124.7

Re: Bajaj Discover 125T

Congrats satyam for your new discover,most of the people are complaining of sitting position in disco. , as you are still inside runin period take good care of your bike's engine, because till 1500kms you should drive sanely.

Re: Bajaj Discover 125T

Thanks @The Monk and @kusmaker for replying. I am taking good care of the bike, but I have this small little query about the engine oil.

The user manual recommends 20W50 grade engine oil for the bike. The first service of the bike was done when it had completed around 250kms and was 45 days old. Due to some circumstances, I was unable to take it to the SVC and hence my father took the charge. For the oil change, the SVC guys told my dad that Castrol Activ 4T 20W40 would be the best and he agreed. Now I am a little worried about the engine because it is meant to churn out more power and thus, in my opinion, anything less than what is recommended would be a risk.

So, my question is, would there be too much of a difference between 20w40 and 20w50? Should I change the engine oil to 20w50? If yes, should I get it done immidiately or wait till the next scheduled change? I have heard that 20w50 would be less fuel-economical and after a short interval of use its going to be no better than 20w40, but both these factors aren't as worthy for me as the engine's health. The bike is not excessively or even moderately used, like about 5-10kms a day, so the FE and the cost of the oil won't be a very big issue. Any input from you guys is appreciated.

Fuel leaking from carburetor drain pipe. Help!

Okay so a few days I (once again) met a minor accident while riding. The bike (Discover 125T), with me of course, fell towards the right on well cushioned bushes . But it wasn't just the embarrassment this time. I noticed a few drops of petrol on the ground that came off the carburetor drain pipe. Knowing that it was normal after a fall, I rode back home but since then, after each and every ride, I always find the drain pipe wet, wet enough to indicate that some drops must have leaked. I have checked the drain screw and it is perfectly intact.

Some friends even told me that the drain pipe always remains wet and there is nothing wrong with it, but I don't think that mine was 'normally' wet. What could be the reason for this? damaged floats? I was just thinking if could know the possibilities or maybe try fixing it myself before taking it to the ASC. By the way, the bike is just 1k kms old.

Thanks for helping!

Re: Fuel leaking from carburetor drain pipe. Help!

From my experience the drain pipe must be dry.( Can be wrong, but mine is bone dry). My understanding is that the drain pipe is there that in the case the float valve gets stuck open, the petrol runs out the overflow(drain pipe) so that the fuel don't run into the air box and also through the intake valve into the engine and dilute your oil. That's why when you service your carb you needs to check the float level. Its a very important adjustment for your carb and must only be changed by a qualified person. If the bike is still under warranty then take it in. The float or float valve can be damaged or the float level needs to be checked.

Re: Bajaj Discover 125T

Hey guys I too have a Discover 125T (Sep 2013). The bike is still in the run-in period even after some 7 months.

I never really ride it much. However my cousin has ridden it to 100 Kms/h a few times and whenever he rides it he pushes the bike really hard (as in a lot of revving through the gears and heavy braking).

I personally never felt anything wrong with the engine. But is there something I should lookout for?

Also when I go to college, I park my bike in the sun as there is no shade anywhere. When I come back to go home and start the bike. It starts well, but as soon as I get in 1st gear the engine starts to die slowly. Then comes a point when it just dies. I then have to choke it and kick the damn thing like I'm a goalkeeper and then it starts. It has happened a few times and once I did'nt even put it in gear, it just died in Neutral. Any Idea what is causing this?