Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

I'm having gixxer sf rear disc, under hard breaking the wheel tends to lock up, even drum brakes locks up on hard breaking scenarios, but by applying both front and rear disk brakes, the bike comes to halt without any problem or locking up. Don't get confused, if you like the fi variant and its colour, go for it, if not go for the carb version with disc brake for added safety, moreover it seems Suzuki cleared the stock single disc variant bikes and the showroom people are saying single disc variant is discontinued. So it's up to you to decide on fi or carb.

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Contact your nearest mrf dealer
tyre is sent back to company where they reevaluate based on the condition of tyre

i submitted my tyre last week yet to receive refund

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I too have the same issue, when I checked with a mechanic nearby, he advised me that one of the fork has twisted. He said the fork can be adjusted, he is not sure about cost. Since my free services has already ended, please advise me whether I can take this issue with SVC or mechanic. Also, let me know if the same issue persists again if it is adjusted.


Thanks in advance.

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Sorry for late reply, below is the link of maps, which i have taken while riding to ratnagiri from guhagar.

Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

You wanted a free tyre replacement after running it for 29000 KMs? Wow!

Most bike tyres available these days usually have an average age of 10 to 15000 KMs, just so you know.

Regards.

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You may find it hard to believe but there are people who ride a motorcycle and don't know the average life of tyres .
Thanks a ton for the info though. I should have changed the tyres long back it seems. Will try to get it done as soon as possible.

I've heard Michelin tyres are pretty good so thought of getting those but when I enquired with them I found that only 140/70 R17 tyres are available in Michelin and not 140/60 R17 like the stock one. When I researched a bit I came to know that odometer and speedometer readings will be off by some percentage if tyres are up-sized so I'm little confused about up-sizing and going with Michelin or putting the MRF again.

Thanks.

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Thanks a lot for the info Nitish.

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Is there any big amount of battery drain, I am thinking to install it in Avenger 150.

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Hah! No problems, happens. Up sizing might create issues ranging from minor as speedo errors to major as lack of acceleration and power etc. So better to stick to current profile.
I have never used Michelin, but my experience with mrfs on my FZ and now R15 has been veru good, sans gravel and muck.

Regards.

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No worries about speedo as they are anyways off by some percentage from factory itself
And for a rider better tyres are important correct speedo.
Also speedo is connected to front tyre inly hence changing rear tyre is not going to affect speedo

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Absolutely no loss in acceleration or mileage. The odo shows 2km lesser for every 22km travelled. Grip is good in wet and slushy conditions. It is quite resistant to punctures, I ride on horrible roads a lot.

The height of the rear increases though.

If you can afford it, you can go for it, else the stock Revz are also good.

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Michelin tires are excellent. I have them on two cars and a bike. The difference was unbelievable when I put them on. Although, the tires these Michelins replaced were close to EoL.

Speedo error is a lesser issue among the side-effects of profile change. The most important being, you'll have an increased height of 16mm till the rim. Which raises following
questions, answers to which should clear your doubt of upgrade:
1) 140/60 to 140/70 is an increase of 28mm of saddle height. Is this acceptable to you, the rider?
2) Higher profile will mean less space between the saddle bottom and tire top. Do you think the suspension setup is good enough to accommodate this change, and that there will be no brushing between the two?
3) 140/60r17 = 84mm profile + 17" radius = 84 + 431 = 515mm, @2*pi*r, circumference = 3234mm.
140/70r17 = 98mm profile + 17" radius = 98 + 431 = 529mm, @2*pi*r, circumference = 3322mm.
3234->3322 = 102%. Which means 2% error, i.e. you travel 100kms, speedo says 98. Is this acceptable to you?

If all the above points are ok with you, then definitely go for it. Because additional 28mm of rubber is only going to improve ride quality.

MRF Zapper S is a good choice. It's a soft-compound tire. Means it'll give excellent comfort at the cost of overall life, which takes you back to your original problem - not knowing life. A quick search around the internet will tell you how to check wear and determine whether you need a tire. A hint: Use the search keyword: "Tire wear marker" - look in images.

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You sir, are definitely crazy😛. Wonderful explanation given.

Not all Michelins are good, a good example being the pilot sporty.

My answer to one of the points-

I rode with a 130kg pillion, the mudguard/body never touched the tyre in the stock suspension setting.

The stock tyre is MRF Revz M, Zapper S isn't so good in comparison.

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Saddle height will increase only by 14mm not 28 mm. Added advantage is Increased ground clearance

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You're right. Sorry, my bad.

+1


Thank you for your kindness

Agreed. I haven't seen Pilot Sporty in action, but I'll take you for your word Have you been a part of the transition from Energy XM2 to Primacy 3ST? Quite disappointing. It's not outright bad, but it's much below the benchmark they've set themselves with the XM2. But that's all about cars.

About bikes, I recently got a Sirac Street. It is a humble tyre, nice bang for the buck.

Actually I'm using CB Hornet 160R, which comes with this as stock. I'm quite happy with the performance. By the looks of dimensions below the saddle, I bet they could have fit a 160/60 17 in there but it would cost a bomb. So I suppose Zapper S1 is a good VFM option.

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Odo error is something I can live with. Also I'll happily embrace the increased ground clearance .
I will try Michelin this time and notice the difference myself. The showroom guy quoted me 5800 for the rear tyre when I called them today. I'll visit them this weekend and try to get it done this week itself.

Thanks everyone for your wonderful inputs.