I had a strange problem in the last few days when it rained heavily in chennai..... Self start wan't working... Battery is perfectly fine, lights, horns all work fine.. When i press self start, there is no sign of bike starting... It didn't even make sound....

I tried to analyse the problem, later found that it was because of water spilling on the starter motor.... Whenever water spills heavily from the tyre on to the starter motor, there is no response when you engage self.... I tried kicking the bike in the same situation & it started without a choke....

So clearly the problem is with self-start motor when it getz wet.... has anyone experienced this problem so far ?

My bike got wet in the rain and self start did not work for almost a day. I took it to SVC and then when he checked it was working. Felt embarrassed lol.

That happens always[emoji1] [emoji1]

Ok.. What i meant was, when you are doing good speeds you can't afford to look @ console to check if the blue high beam light getting flashed every time....

The switch in the clutch lever assembly is not disengaging sometimes, which is causing the self start not working @ times for me..

If so, get it checked at the SC and ask for a free replacement of the clutch lever assembly if needed. I haven't faced this problem on my bike.

Yup... The service center has ordered for a new switchgear.. So once that comes, they should replace mine under warranty...

That's not at all helpful answer.

Hello All,
Since the gixxer front fender does not cover the lower part of the type, the grime spraying while riding in the rains is more. Does it damage the engine fins or chassis in any way?I am planning to install a mud flap as given in the link below with the help of nut bolt arrangement. I'll have to drill thru the front fender:

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Any suggestions welcome...

Hey there.
I'm Anant from Ajmer. A proud owner of a blue gixxer. I've clocked around 1600 kms on it. And I'm loving every moment spent with it. Have gone through every page of this ownership thread.
I've a few doubts regarding the bike :
1. Scratches on tank : There are a few scratches on the tank. I haven't been in any collision so far. This is my first bike so I'm a bit skeptical about it. Is there any coating or wax which would prevent scratches? I'm attaching a pic of the tank below.
2. Handlebar : after seeing some pics on the internet and here, my head is playing tricks with me that my Handlebar is a bit "Bent" and it should be more "flat". Fz's Handlebar is flatter than our bikes, right? Or is it the same? I brought this issue with the svc too, during the first service. But they said that it's fine. I'm attaching a pic of the Handlebar too. Senior xbhpians and gixxerians, kindly give it a look and tell if it's fine or not.
3. Engine oil : The guys at the svc have used idemitsu 10w40 engine oil. By looking at the price, I assume that it's semi synthetic. I ruled out the idea of using fully synthetic engine oil (Motul 7100 10w40) during the second service because it might not be wise to use fully synthetic engine oil this early. So the question is, should I stick with the stock idemitsu oil during the second service (which I'm thinking to get it done by around 2200 kms)or should I get shell ax7 10w40 and get it changed by a local mechanic?
4. This is not a question but a piece of advice for the fellow gixxer owners. One fine day, when my friend who was sitting as a pillion was getting off the bike. While doing so, his leg collided with the rear right indicator. And guess what? It broke. It was working though. Had to use fevikwik to get it in its place. And then a couple of days later, it happened again, this time, with another friend. So, it's better to warn your pillion to be a bit careful while getting off the bike.
Regards,
Anant.

1.go for a teflon at the svc
The shine will help to hide the chipped of paints

2.dont be skeptical
Its perfectly fine

3.i ran the mineral motul for suzuki for nearly 10 months and now running on the idemitsu
No problem and significant improvement spotted
Its a matter of taste
If you find it happy to go for shell take a dip
For me i have find solace and 2 of my friends have used 7100 and they reverted back to mineral before changing to idemitsu
They are happy as well

4.a suggestion to you
While swinging your leg over the bike with tight jeans or big thighs be cautious
I have hit my feet two times on the bull horns
And angry lump of swollen blood was my neighbour for a few days

Sorry for the delay

Everyone here gets busy on a topic so its normal to overlook a few
Please come again with further questions

Hi Brothers,
After so much struggle between hornet and Gixxer finally decided to go with Gixxer Naked with Rear disc. As i have booked for White/blue dual toned version. Delivery will take some ten days. If i use philips 65w bulb will it effect my batt [/IMG]

1.you have just bought the bike and rather than running in you are pushing the bike to 112
Good luck with that
2.go to the suzuki india official site and on contact us write your concern they WILL get back to you
3.do not defame what we know to be a heck of a bike
Xbhp can give you give you suggestion and guide you but after watching you are too keen of drawing conclusions it will be futile to argue with you in vain
Good luck

Thats a beautiful color. Did you TD the Hornet too? How was it compared to Gixxer?

Can the stock stator coil/battery handle a 65w? When some of them used a 55w on a stock GS, the results were not so expected, no improvement in lighting. Plus, you will be voiding warranty, if you are worried about it.