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  • Dynamo
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    Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

    Originally posted by MotoBlizzard View Post
    Damn where you get that from? Amazon? If you did, why?

    Also you wont find anyone here who has used that particular oil.

    Also its definitely not 100% synthetic. Fully synthetic doesnt mean anything. Nobody is going to give you a 100% synthetic 1liter motorcycle engine oil for 485MRP

    From a retail automobile shop & not from Amazon. I bought it for Rs. 450. I'm using ELF MOTO 4 Roadstar 10W-40 semi-synthetic oil for more than 2 years & very much happy. Thought of changing to fully synthetic oil. Let me try & update you.

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  • MotoBlizzard
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    Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

    Originally posted by Dynamo View Post
    Has anyone used this engine oil in your gixxer & want to know the feedback...
    Damn where you get that from? Amazon? If you did, why?

    Also you wont find anyone here who has used that particular oil.

    Also its definitely not 100% synthetic. Fully synthetic doesnt mean anything. Nobody is going to give you a 100% synthetic 1liter motorcycle engine oil for 485MRP
    Last edited by MotoBlizzard; 09-16-2018, 11:02 PM.

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  • Dynamo
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    Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

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    Has anyone used this engine oil in your gixxer & want to know the feedback...

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  • thousifkhan24
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    Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

    I am having a strange issue during start of Bike .Untill last few days it was all fine but suddenly the bike is not starting up. My bike is 11 months old and 3500kms on odo. I have attached the video for reference.


    Off topic : question to moderators. cannot upload a mp4 or 3gp file fro my laptop.it says invalid file format.kindly help

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  • kuulbhaskar
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    Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

    Originally posted by Sasank View Post
    Yes, I did realize my ignorance could have paid a big price. Learning for me - always inspect sprockets every 1k-1.5k kms.

    After a wash with kerosene and little rubbing with discarded toothbrush, looks like I've a good table artifact.
    I have seen people who only clean and lube the rear sprocket and chain leaving the front sprocket untouched which will obviously create this kind of situation in future. Even i requested many to clean the front sprocket but they are kind of ignorant !!
    Its good that you replaced it before it might have been catastrophic xD
    Last edited by kuulbhaskar; 09-12-2018, 02:20 PM.

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  • Sasank
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    Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

    Yes, I did realize my ignorance could have paid a big price. Learning for me - always inspect sprockets every 1k-1.5k kms.

    After a wash with kerosene and little rubbing with discarded toothbrush, looks like I've a good table artifact.

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  • MotoBlizzard
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    Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

    Originally posted by Sasank View Post
    Apparently, front sprocket the issue (the local mechanic overlooked it royally, so did I. Got the chain set replaced which costs around INR 1500 (part + service). I've retained the the old component, front sprocket will be used a paper weight, rear & chain will be emergency back-up stock.
    Thats possibly the worst front sprocket I have ever seen. Good thing you changed it immediately otherwise teh chain would have snapped off.

    Forget about shark toothing, its MISSING teeth for god sake...

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  • Sasank
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    Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

    Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post
    Keep your observations posted.

    Cheers!
    VJ
    Thanks, VJ.

    Apparently, front sprocket the issue (the local mechanic overlooked it royally, so did I. Got the chain set replaced which costs around INR 1500 (part + service). I've retained the the old component, front sprocket will be used a paper weight, rear & chain will be emergency back-up stock.

    Power transmission has improved and so has response of bike to baking and acceleration. Not facing any issues currently, will re-inspect the front sprocket again in 2k kms to see if everything is right with it.

    Thanks for all assistance.
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    Last edited by Sasank; 09-10-2018, 01:43 PM.

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  • MotoBlizzard
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    Re: Best all-round rear tyre based on ownership

    Originally posted by Devasish Panda View Post
    Revz M and not the CEAT Zoom Rad 140/60 ?

    I've been hearing its better than MRF.
    It isnt better, its harder than the Rad hence slightly more resistant to punctures. You cant go wrong with any of the brands you mentioned as long as you stick to the recommended profile.

    Here are the changes when you go from a 60% sidewall to 70% sidewall height. The ride height will increase by half an inch, you are getting lesser revolutions per kilometer which translates to slightly better fuel economy, stability will take a hit either in the negative or positive direction because the bike wasnt tested with a 140/70 profile but it might not be significant. Also you will a negative speedo error. The speedo will show lesser than actual speed. This might become significant because the bike already has a 5% speedo error



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  • Shashank K R
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    Re: Best all-round rear tyre based on ownership

    Originally posted by Devasish Panda View Post
    Revz M and not the CEAT Zoom Rad 140/60 ?

    I've been hearing its better than MRF.
    I've not tried it myself, though ceat seems to be made of a harder compound from what I've heard.

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  • Devasish Panda
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    Re: Best all-round rear tyre based on ownership

    Originally posted by Shashank K R View Post
    Changing to 140/70 will lead to a slight loss in acceleration (although I didn't feel it). Mileage may reduce a little, maybe 2-3kmpl.

    Also the ride height increases. The seat slopes slightly forward, resulting in a small change in riding position.

    If you're going to stick to stock size, Revz M is the one to get.

    In 140/70, either the masseter or pilot street radial depending on budget.

    Do not go for 150/60.

    Revz M and not the CEAT Zoom Rad 140/60 ?

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    I've been hearing its better than MRF.

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  • Shashank K R
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    Re: Best all-round rear tyre based on ownership

    Originally posted by Devasish Panda View Post
    Is sticking to 140/60 r17 (stock size) a must to ensure that I face no problems with pickup, mileage and grip during corners in all conditions ?
    Changing to 140/70 will lead to a slight loss in acceleration (although I didn't feel it). Mileage may reduce a little, maybe 2-3kmpl.

    Also the ride height increases. The seat slopes slightly forward, resulting in a small change in riding position.

    If you're going to stick to stock size, Revz M is the one to get.

    In 140/70, either the masseter or pilot street radial depending on budget.

    Do not go for 150/60.
    Last edited by Shashank K R; 09-05-2018, 06:52 PM.

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  • Devasish Panda
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    Re: Best all-round rear tyre based on ownership

    Originally posted by Bismaya View Post
    Changing the tyre size to a thin one should have no change on pickup but on stability. The Gixxer frame is built to be more stable with a fatter rear tyre. But a 120 or 130 tyre should work just about the same. Not sure if any of those would fit, but apart from minor FE increase, there should be no more change. Irrespective of the size, if you're find a more sticky tyre you're good to go IMO.
    Thanks for explaining. But, I am not going to a thin profile, rather I need to choose between stock vs higher aspect ratios

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  • Bismaya
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    Re: Best all-round rear tyre based on ownership

    Originally posted by Devasish Panda View Post
    Hi bikers,

    Is sticking to 140/60 r17 (stock size) a must to ensure that I face no problems with pickup, mileage and grip during corners in all conditions ?
    Changing the tyre size to a thin one should have no change on pickup but on stability. The Gixxer frame is built to be more stable with a fatter rear tyre. But a 120 or 130 tyre should work just about the same. Not sure if any of those would fit, but apart from minor FE increase, there should be no more change. Irrespective of the size, if you're find a more sticky tyre you're good to go IMO.

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  • Devasish Panda
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    Best all-round rear tyre based on ownership

    Hi bikers,

    I've clocked close to 30K kms on my 3 year old Gixxer.
    From the last two months, I've been facing frequent punctures on the rear tyre (stock and never replaced)
    Cracks on the sides are deep and apparent.

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    I have been doing my research and have come up with some questions in mind.

    Is sticking to 140/60 r17 (stock size) a must to ensure that I face no problems with pickup, mileage and grip during corners in all conditions ?

    1. If yes, I see the following options:
      1. Ceat Zoom-Rad 140/60 R17 63P Tubeless Bike Tyre
      2. MRF REVZ-Y 140/60 R17 63P Tubeless Motorcycle Tyre

    2. If not, I see the following options:
      1. Pirelli Sport Demon 140/70-17 M/C 66H Tubeless Bike Tyre
      2. MRF Masseter SX 140/70-17 66H Tubeless Bike Tyre
      3. Michelin Pilot Street 140/70 R17 Rear Tubeless Bike Tyre


    Please let me know based on usage the best option to go for, with equal priorities to performance and durability.
    If its something outside of this that you'd recommend, please let me know.

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