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  • #5101
    Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

    Originally posted by trybeingarun View Post
    You might be totally right. Just that the machine is significantly calm and am not used to this dampened sense of feedback, if I may; especially during engine breaking. I am used to getting a lot of vibrations during engine breaking which gave me a feeling that bike is trying hard to slow down. I guess I have to readjust myself to the new dynamics of it. And of course, I am enjoying every bit of it.
    What is the time period of engine breaking? How many kms?

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    • #5102
      Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

      Originally posted by trybeingarun View Post
      Took out my bike for a short spin (around 8 km) now and the bike feels very different.

      Upshifts in my bike was always pretty smooth and downshifts were relatively clunky. I could see that both shifts are much smoother now. I'm sure the rpms have gone down significantly (din't measure it earlier though) and the engine doesn't feel stressed even at higher rpms. So I could upshift much later than what I'm normally used.

      I am used to having a decent engine breaking upwards of 6k-7k rpm. This time around when I approached a red signal and I downshifted I could see that engine breaking is no longer as strong. It could be either because the rpms for the speed has come down or because the bike has become much smoother. Either ways, I have to get used to this change.

      I wanted to do a top speed run. My previous run was 111 km/h with throttle totally pinned. There was a lot of traffic and couldn't measure the top speed. I am confident it will be a bit higher.

      I can only compare this experience to Suzuki's engine oil; it's much better and am very pleased, especially for long distance commuting.
      Thanks for sharing your experience. For me Motul 7100 10w40 as extreme smooth for first few days. After that it changed a bit. Now Its okay, but not as smooth as the initial days.

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      • #5103
        Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

        Originally posted by Rahul N View Post
        What is the time period of engine breaking? How many kms?
        I think you're confusing between engine break in and engine breaking. I've got > 9k kms on my odometer; so my engine is broken in.

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        Originally posted by Freak inExile View Post
        Lowered engine braking => engine vacuum efficiency is reduced => keep an eye on oil-level
        Thanks for the pointer. Just checked the oil level. It has dropped a little bit. I also see a tinge of green (300v's colour) in the engine case joints. I have tightened the oil drain pipe bolt and oil filter bolts a little bit now. I have to check the level once again in the morning to confirm there's no leak.

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        • #5104
          Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

          Originally posted by trybeingarun View Post
          I think you're confusing between engine break in and engine breaking. I've got > 9k kms on my odometer; so my engine is broken in.
          Oh ok ok...sry I got confused coz I am not aware of some technical terms.

          What is mean ny engine break in? Explain me in detail plz
          Last edited by Rahul N; 11-26-2015, 08:19 PM.

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          • #5105
            Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

            Originally posted by Rahul N View Post
            Oh ok ok...sry I got confused coz I am not aware of some technical terms.

            What is mean ny engine break in? Explain me in detail plz
            Break in: Time required for a brand new / rebuilt engine to wear in properly.
            Break-in (mechanical run-in) - Wikipedia
            https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Break-in_%28mechanical_run-in%29


            Engine Breaking: Using engine's stopping forces to slow down the bike instead of using brake.
            Engine braking - Wikipedia
            https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engine_braking

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            • #5106
              Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

              Originally posted by trybeingarun View Post
              Break in: Time required for a brand new / rebuilt engine to wear in properly.
              Break-in (mechanical run-in) - Wikipedia
              https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Break-in_%28mechanical_run-in%29


              Engine Breaking: Using engine's stopping forces to slow down the bike instead of using brake.
              https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engine_braking
              Thank you for link I will folow it.[emoji2]

              Will this time change from bike to bike? How to identify whether my engine is broke in? How you identified yours?

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              • #5107
                Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

                Originally posted by trybeingarun View Post
                You might be totally right. Just that the machine is significantly calm and am not used to this dampened sense of feedback, if I may; especially during engine breaking. I am used to getting a lot of vibrations during engine breaking which gave me a feeling that bike is trying hard to slow down. I guess I have to readjust myself to the new dynamics of it. And of course, I am enjoying every bit of it.
                300V is not an engine oil you need to use in Gixxer.Its an overkill actually.
                300V are used in Superbikes where you would shift gears at redline,thus not harming the engine.I would say use 5100 and if you want a FS oil which is actually not a necessity then you can use 7100.
                I would urge you to remove 300V and put 5100/7100.

                Bikes above 200CC can only use the full potent of 7100.Otherwise 5100 is a brilliant oil
                Last edited by xplod566; 11-26-2015, 09:51 PM.

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                • #5108
                  Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

                  Originally posted by xplod566 View Post
                  I would say use 5100 and if you want a FS oil which is actually not a necessity then you can use 7100.

                  Bikes above 200CC can only use the full potent of 7100.Otherwise 5100 is a brilliant oil
                  If someone decides to go with 5100 semi-synth series, then 10w40 is not available in India.

                  One can buy 5100 15w50 and 5100 10w30 both JASO MA2 and mix them 50:50 while pouring and keep the remaining oil for next oil-change in separate containers.
                  Using Mixing viscosities | Widman International
                  resulting mix can fall around 12w39 grade roughly.

                  Originally posted by xplod566 View Post
                  I would urge you to remove 300V and put 5100/7100.
                  There is no point now, just keep an extra eye on the oil level.
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                  • #5109
                    Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

                    Motul 3000 is doing wonders in the bike, revving till 7k is vibeless now. Gear shift is smooth and guess what? the bassy sound has come back, its a head Turner now at 6k+ rpms. This is a very good oil compared to the motul Suzuki oil. I didn't opted the idimatsu or whatever they are selling now as it is synth or semi synth is till not known, and its always better to run desi bikes in mineral oil till 4000 kms. Attaching pics below. And yeah changed filter too. Click image for larger version Name: uploadfromtaptalk1448623147327.jpg Views: 2 Size: 110.9 KB ID: 1924415
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                    • #5110
                      Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

                      Originally posted by Jagzxbhp View Post
                      Motul 3000 is doing wonders in the bike, revving till 7k is vibeless now. Gear shift is smooth and guess what? the bassy sound has come back, its a head Turner now at 6k+ rpms. This is a very good oil compared to the motul Suzuki oil. I didn't opted the idimatsu or whatever they are selling now as it is synth or semi synth is till not known, and its always better to run desi bikes in mineral oil till 4000 kms. Attaching pics below. And yeah changed filter too. [ATTACH]197825[/ATTACH]
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                      But the grade is 20W40 and recommended grade is 10W40!!

                      Is it right to change the grade of the engine oil used?

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                      • #5111
                        Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

                        Originally posted by Rahul N View Post
                        But the grade is 20W40 and recommended grade is 10W40!!

                        Is it right to change the grade of the engine oil used?
                        It's the same grade. xW40 oils must be used. x can range from 5 to 20 depending upon the climate and riding conditions. 20 would be more viscous than 10, thereby reducing the knocking type sound in heavy traffic and high rpms.
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                        • #5112
                          Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

                          After 4 to 5 Kms ride, does the engine sound gets changed?? Means no more pure firing. Its mixed with some kirr type of sound. Actually this kirr sound is coming from the engine and not from the exhaust and that to after 4 to 5km ride that is when the engine is hot. Is it normal??

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                          • #5113
                            Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

                            What if i plan to use Castrol instead of Motul? Suggestions please..

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                            • #5114
                              Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

                              Originally posted by EthanReddington View Post
                              What if i plan to use Castrol instead of Motul? Suggestions please..
                              JASO MA2 certified 10w40, 15w40 or 20w40 go for it.

                              JASO certification # for the below oil make/grade : M033MOT087

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                              • #5115
                                Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

                                Originally posted by Freak inExile View Post
                                JASO MA2 certified 10w40, 15w40 or 20w40 go for it.

                                JASO certification # for the below oil make/grade : M033MOT087

                                Okiee brother 👍

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