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  • MotoBlizzard
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    Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

    Originally posted by tremonade View Post
    Cool! Also, can I buy tyres online? I mean, how do I check if they aren't selling me an older stock?
    You cant check the manufacturing date until you get the tyre in your hands. But my recommendation would be to buy the tyre from a Local MRF vendor.

    On the sidewall of your tyre, there will be a 4 digit number that indicates the week and year in which the tyre was made. For example in the image below, its 1416 which means the tyre was made in Week-14 (April) and Year-2016.

    Click image for larger version Name: IMG_20180905_114948.jpg Views: 1 Size: 104.3 KB ID: 1961401

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  • tremonade
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    Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

    Originally posted by MotoBlizzard View Post
    Its the default recommendation, cant go wrong with that. As long as the profile is within the recommendation you can go with any tyre or brand.
    Cool! Also, can I buy tyres online? I mean, how do I check if they aren't selling me an older stock?

    EDIT: iI don't know how to put this, but which is a good manufacturing year of a tyre? It's 2018 now, so can I buy a tyre manufactured in 2017 or 2016 or so on? Or is there a specific time frame?
    Last edited by tremonade; 09-05-2018, 12:51 PM.

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  • MotoBlizzard
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    Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

    Originally posted by tremonade View Post
    Is this tyre suitable for the front? Or should I get something else?

    https://www.amazon.in/MRF-Nylo...-80...dp/B07376FC23/
    Its the default recommendation, cant go wrong with that. As long as the profile is within the recommendation you can go with any tyre or brand.

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  • tremonade
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    Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

    Is this tyre suitable for the front? Or should I get something else?

    https://www.amazon.in/MRF-Nylo...-80-17-Tubeless/dp/B07376FC23/

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  • B7ACKTHORN
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    Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

    Originally posted by Sasank View Post
    Hey, VJ and Shashank, thank you, well...
    Sasank, it's pretty clear that the sprocket chain life marker has indeed at the max. It's always prudent to replace the chain and sprocket as a set, here's why. Replacing the new chain on a worn out sprocket will accelerate the wear of the newer chain fast. Though the sprocket looks fine, there can be a cross section wear like / \ on the sprocket though it can be hard to see, the reason why the chain expanded much in the first place.

    Get your sprocket kit changed along with a new chain, plus a new sprocket kit nonetheless does include a new chain in and of itself.

    Keep your observations posted.

    Cheers!
    VJ

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  • Sasank
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    Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

    Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post
    Do post a picture or two of your rear wheel axle bolts, both left and right which will give us an idea as to a yes or no.

    Cheers!
    VJ
    Originally posted by Shashank K R View Post
    If this is true, then the worn/damaged front sprocket might have accelerated the wear on the chain as VJ has mentioned causing it to stretch.
    Hey, VJ and Shashank, thank you for your insights. Attaching pics for your review and scrutiny.

    Had a through check-up of front sprocket as well (couldn't take pics though), condition is similar to rear sprocket. Teeth are aligned without any directional bend and sharpening edges which dismisses any running wear and tear.

    Hope I'm correct in stating - chain has elongated and needs replacement(?). While I'm open to change the chain set assembly, in the same time, curious to understand if a new chain installation should be enough to get the job done.


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    Originally posted by rufusj89 View Post
    Hi guys. What is the ideal tyre pressure to be maintained for a 2 week old Gixxer ?

    The showroom guy suggested a 39/29 combo but wanted inputs from you guys as well before going in for my first tyre pressure check!

    Loving the new bike btw
    Stick to user manual. Rear - 33 psi and Front - 29 psi.

    Just completed 24k on odo, above recommendation works for all weather, roads and riding mode (city, touring). My stock tyre has more 8k-10k kms juice left in them.

    Ride safe.
    Attached Files
    Last edited by Sasank; 09-01-2018, 10:12 PM.

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  • B7ACKTHORN
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    Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

    Originally posted by rufusj89 View Post
    Hi guys. What is the ideal tyre pressure to be maintained for a 2 week old Gixxer ?

    The showroom guy suggested a 39/29 combo but wanted inputs from you guys as well before going in for my first tyre pressure check!

    Loving the new bike btw
    Stick to what's mentioned in the manual. Though one or two psi lower is recommended on hot days. Nonetheless, sticking with the manufacturer recommended psi is the right way to go. Remember, it's advisable to go a psi or two lower rather than a higher psi.

    Cheers!
    VJ

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  • Shashank K R
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    Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

    Originally posted by rufusj89 View Post
    ideal tyre pressure
    Ideal - 29F 33R. 2-3 more psi than this and the front wobbles/skids more easily and the rear suspension feels stiff (IMO).
    Last edited by Shashank K R; 08-31-2018, 12:41 AM.

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  • rufusj89
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    Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

    Hi guys. What is the ideal tyre pressure to be maintained for a 2 week old Gixxer ?

    The showroom guy suggested a 39/29 combo but wanted inputs from you guys as well before going in for my first tyre pressure check!

    Loving the new bike btw

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  • cbzee
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    Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

    Originally posted by ashwanth.r View Post
    That's the pudding your engine has been cooking .
    Lol

    [QUOTE= "Blown head gasket", as you know, doesn't apply to this air cooled engine.[/QUOTE]

    That's of course a good thing to know

    Btwn, I had follow up observation today. Ran the bike about 15 km up and 15 km down. then observed the sight glass: was clear. Removed the filler cap: there was a good amount of water vapor was there. shake it off out of the cap. put bike in idle for few hour. observe the sight glass again, then the slight white milky thing was there.

    One of my friend suggested me to do an engine flush to be on safer side.
    Last edited by cbzee; 08-30-2018, 07:38 PM.

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  • ashwanth.r
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    Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

    Originally posted by cbzee View Post
    Found this interesting article about 'Oil cap pudding'
    What is this white milky stuff under my oil cap?
    That's the pudding your engine has been cooking . Don't worry about it - just observe the sight glass regularly. "Blown head gasket", as you know, doesn't apply to this air cooled engine.

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  • cbzee
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    Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

    Found this interesting article about 'Oil cap pudding'
    What is this white milky stuff under my oil cap?

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  • cbzee
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    Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

    Originally posted by ashwanth.r View Post
    Oil inside glass looks fine to me. BTW, what grade/make oil did you use previous cycle ? And now?

    To be on the safer side,

    Keep an eye on the glass atleast once weekly.
    Check if the drain plug of the air filter box is present and is fixed properly.
    Check all the rubber hoses, especially crankcase breather, for proper fitment and no cracks, etc.
    will check it and tell you. thanks
    Edit: used the idemitsu 10w40 by suzuki semi synth (Rs.371 in suzuki outlet) oil itslef for the prevous and current as well
    Last edited by cbzee; 08-30-2018, 01:17 PM.

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  • ashwanth.r
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    Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

    Originally posted by cbzee View Post
    The oil was golden black when i drained. i see no milky fluid in it. and here is the pic you asked.
    Oil inside glass looks fine to me. BTW, what grade/make oil did you use previous cycle ? And now?

    To be on the safer side,

    Keep an eye on the glass atleast once weekly.
    Check if the drain plug of the air filter box is present and is fixed properly.
    Check all the rubber hoses, especially crankcase breather, for proper fitment and no cracks, etc.

    Found some more examples over the net, but these are liquid cooled engines.

    Milky oil!! - Page 3

    https://www.stromtrooper.com/dl650a-2012-2016/80746-water-condensation-oil-window-7.html

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  • cbzee
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    Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

    Originally posted by ashwanth.r View Post
    Good to know you are okay. Can you upload a picture of the oil level sight glass.

    If oil looks like a brown milky fluid - oil is mixed with significant amount of water - don't operate engine in that state. If that oil is black/golden brown but clear like a glass, I wouldn't worry. I don't think those owners reached any conclusion as SVC themselves were clueless. A little bit of condensation under the cap is okay. I don't know if a commercially available flush or Kerosene or Diesel can effectively remove water as they are mainly for removing gunk/dirt/varnish, etc.
    The oil was golden black when i drained. i see no milky fluid in it. can upload a pic of drained oil as well if needed, when i get back to home after work (stored it in a bottle). and here is the pic you asked.

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