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**Shashank K R** · 09-05-2018, 06:46 PM

Re: Best all-round rear tyre based on ownership

Originally posted by Devasish Panda View Post

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 ?

Changing to 140/70 will lead to a slight loss in acceleration (although I didn't feel it). Mileage may reduce a little, maybe 2-3kmpl.

Also the ride height increases. The seat slopes slightly forward, resulting in a small change in riding position.

If you're going to stick to stock size, Revz M is the one to get.

In 140/70, either the masseter or pilot street radial depending on budget.

Do not go for 150/60.

**Devasish Panda** · 09-05-2018, 07:38 PM

Re: Best all-round rear tyre based on ownership

Originally posted by Shashank K R View Post

Changing to 140/70 will lead to a slight loss in acceleration (although I didn't feel it). Mileage may reduce a little, maybe 2-3kmpl.

Also the ride height increases. The seat slopes slightly forward, resulting in a small change in riding position.

If you're going to stick to stock size, Revz M is the one to get.

In 140/70, either the masseter or pilot street radial depending on budget.

Do not go for 150/60.

Revz M and not the CEAT Zoom Rad 140/60 ?

I've been hearing its better than MRF.

**Shashank K R** · 09-05-2018, 09:55 PM

Re: Best all-round rear tyre based on ownership

Originally posted by Devasish Panda View Post

Revz M and not the CEAT Zoom Rad 140/60 ?

I've been hearing its better than MRF.

I've not tried it myself, though ceat seems to be made of a harder compound from what I've heard.

**MotoBlizzard** · 09-06-2018, 01:16 PM

Re: Best all-round rear tyre based on ownership

Originally posted by Devasish Panda View Post

Revz M and not the CEAT Zoom Rad 140/60 ?

I've been hearing its better than MRF.

It isnt better, its harder than the Rad hence slightly more resistant to punctures. You cant go wrong with any of the brands you mentioned as long as you stick to the recommended profile.

Here are the changes when you go from a 60% sidewall to 70% sidewall height. The ride height will increase by half an inch, you are getting lesser revolutions per kilometer which translates to slightly better fuel economy, stability will take a hit either in the negative or positive direction because the bike wasnt tested with a 140/70 profile but it might not be significant. Also you will a negative speedo error. The speedo will show lesser than actual speed. This might become significant because the bike already has a 5% speedo error

**Sasank** · 09-10-2018, 01:19 PM

Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post

Keep your observations posted.

Cheers!
VJ

Thanks, VJ.

Apparently, front sprocket the issue (the local mechanic overlooked it royally, so did I. Got the chain set replaced which costs around INR 1500 (part + service). I've retained the the old component, front sprocket will be used a paper weight, rear & chain will be emergency back-up stock.

Power transmission has improved and so has response of bike to baking and acceleration. Not facing any issues currently, will re-inspect the front sprocket again in 2k kms to see if everything is right with it.

Thanks for all assistance.

**MotoBlizzard** · 09-10-2018, 08:25 PM

Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

Originally posted by Sasank View Post

Apparently, front sprocket the issue (the local mechanic overlooked it royally, so did I. Got the chain set replaced which costs around INR 1500 (part + service). I've retained the the old component, front sprocket will be used a paper weight, rear & chain will be emergency back-up stock.

Thats possibly the worst front sprocket I have ever seen. Good thing you changed it immediately otherwise teh chain would have snapped off.

Forget about shark toothing, its MISSING teeth for god sake...

**Sasank** · 09-12-2018, 11:30 AM

Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

Yes, I did realize my ignorance could have paid a big price. Learning for me - always inspect sprockets every 1k-1.5k kms.

After a wash with kerosene and little rubbing with discarded toothbrush, looks like I've a good table artifact.

**kuulbhaskar** · 09-12-2018, 11:54 AM

Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

Originally posted by Sasank View Post

Yes, I did realize my ignorance could have paid a big price. Learning for me - always inspect sprockets every 1k-1.5k kms.

After a wash with kerosene and little rubbing with discarded toothbrush, looks like I've a good table artifact.

I have seen people who only clean and lube the rear sprocket and chain leaving the front sprocket untouched which will obviously create this kind of situation in future. Even i requested many to clean the front sprocket but they are kind of ignorant !!
Its good that you replaced it before it might have been catastrophic xD

**thousifkhan24** · 09-12-2018, 11:30 PM

Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

I am having a strange issue during start of Bike .Untill last few days it was all fine but suddenly the bike is not starting up. My bike is 11 months old and 3500kms on odo. I have attached the video for reference.

Off topic : question to moderators. cannot upload a mp4 or 3gp file fro my laptop.it says invalid file format.kindly help

**Dynamo** · 09-16-2018, 09:51 PM

Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

Has anyone used this engine oil in your gixxer & want to know the feedback...

**MotoBlizzard** · 09-16-2018, 10:53 PM

Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

Originally posted by Dynamo View Post

Has anyone used this engine oil in your gixxer & want to know the feedback...

Damn where you get that from? Amazon? If you did, why?

Also you wont find anyone here who has used that particular oil.

Also its definitely not 100% synthetic. Fully synthetic doesnt mean anything. Nobody is going to give you a 100% synthetic 1liter motorcycle engine oil for 485MRP

**Dynamo** · 09-17-2018, 11:12 PM

Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

Originally posted by MotoBlizzard View Post

Damn where you get that from? Amazon? If you did, why?

Also you wont find anyone here who has used that particular oil.

Also its definitely not 100% synthetic. Fully synthetic doesnt mean anything. Nobody is going to give you a 100% synthetic 1liter motorcycle engine oil for 485MRP

From a retail automobile shop & not from Amazon. I bought it for Rs. 450. I'm using ELF MOTO 4 Roadstar 10W-40 semi-synthetic oil for more than 2 years & very much happy. Thought of changing to fully synthetic oil. Let me try & update you.

**MotoBlizzard** · 09-17-2018, 11:13 PM

Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

Originally posted by Dynamo View Post

From a retail automobile shop & not from Amazon. I bought it for Rs. 450. I'm using ELF MOTO 4 Roadstar 10W-40 semi-synthetic oil for more than 2 years & very much happy. Thought of changing to fully synthetic oil. Let me try & update you.

Looking forward to it.

**nikhn** · 09-18-2018, 10:22 AM

Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

Could someone post images of the ABS unit installed on the bike? A few pictures would really help me. Thanks in advance.

**Sasank** · 09-21-2018, 01:21 PM

Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

Originally posted by thousifkhan24 View Post

I am having a strange issue during start of Bike...

Basic checks:

1. Battery output
2. Carbon deposition
3. Spark plug clean

Rain can play spoiler to some electrical parts/wiring, ask SVC guys to inspect thoroughly.

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