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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?
Found this interesting article about 'Oil cap pudding'
What is this white milky stuff under my oil cap?
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Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155
That's the pudding your engine has been cookingOriginally posted by cbzee View Post
. 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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Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155
LolOriginally posted by ashwanth.r View PostThat's the pudding your engine has been cooking.
[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.Comment
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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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Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155
Ideal - 29F 33R. 2-3 more psi than this and the front wobbles/skids more easily and the rear suspension feels stiff (IMO).Originally posted by rufusj89 View PostLast edited by Shashank K R; 08-31-2018, 12:41 AM.Comment
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Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155
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.Originally posted by rufusj89 View PostHi 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
Cheers!
VJ
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Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155
Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View PostDo 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.
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VJHey, VJ and Shashank, thank you for your insights. Attaching pics for your review and scrutiny.Originally posted by Shashank K R View Post
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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Stick to user manual. Rear - 33 psi and Front - 29 psi.Originally posted by rufusj89 View PostHi 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
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 FilesLast edited by Sasank; 09-01-2018, 10:12 PM.Comment
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Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155
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.Originally posted by Sasank View Post
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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Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155
Is this tyre suitable for the front? Or should I get something else?
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Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155
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.Originally posted by tremonade View PostFor My Gixxer Related videos: Click HERE
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Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155
Cool! Also, can I buy tyres online? I mean, how do I check if they aren't selling me an older stock?Originally posted by MotoBlizzard View Post
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.Comment
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Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155
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.Originally posted by tremonade View Post
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.
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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.
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 ?
- If yes, I see the following options:
- If not, I see the following options:
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.Comment
- If yes, I see the following options:
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Re: Best all-round rear tyre based on ownership
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.Originally posted by Devasish Panda View Post[My Motorcycles]
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Re: Best all-round rear tyre based on ownership
Thanks for explaining. But, I am not going to a thin profile, rather I need to choose between stock vs higher aspect ratiosOriginally posted by Bismaya View PostComment
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