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**radikel** · 12-16-2014, 02:10 PM

Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

Originally posted by Balgi View Post

Hmmm................ Is the bike in its run in period? If yes then its a new engine so give it time, If not then change the oil with new recommended grade oil and add 10ml nulon engine protection liquid (Teflon coating for engines). If the metalic smell and knocking sound go away, you have play in your con-rod. If it doesn't its normal and you should ride less vigorously.

Seriously bro rubber on kicker is not an issue. Buy the Rx100 kick rod rubber and fix it. Problem solved.

Yes. The bike is in its run in.

Like i said, there is some amount of pitch forward and backward on the machine, but i feel once its warmed up, i feel it disappears, and the smoothness sets in. Also, have some vibes when idling in neutral?? Should i get my carb tune checked??

Also, i dont ride the bike really hard, and stay within 4.5k. But...i do love pulling away from signal, upshifting quickly with the throttle pinned? Is it advisable on a new bike? Also, by doing that am i being excessively harsh on my gearbox, since its run in??

p.s- Although i understand suzuki's rationale to compete against the Fazer, they would be better served by targeting the R15. Becasue the faired gixxer's looks immediately evokes the R15 for me, and the natural tendency would be to compare this bike against the R15, even though they are not in the same category. Suzuki needs to make this Fi & liquid cooled, else just plonk a bigger engine in, if this has to be a success.

**GauravB728** · 12-16-2014, 02:44 PM

Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

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You would get 7100 at lesser price than the retail price of 5100.

**Avinash666** · 12-16-2014, 03:13 PM

Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

Originally posted by Anuj_Gupta View Post

Pls you may find it offensive, but I don't know how people can afford a 80000 or more ₹ bike ,but when it comes to helmets ,they can't even spend 1000₹ ..???:what::what:
Well I'm sure your head isn't worth more than 960₹ .

Well, sometimes people work really hard to fulfill their dreams. And while doing so they go blind to their expenses and resources.
They count-in every penny to get their bikes and aren't left with much to meet the extravagant expense of getting a fancy helmet.
So please, unless you can step into someone else's shoes, don't offend anyone.

**radikel** · 12-16-2014, 03:23 PM

Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

Originally posted by Avinash666 View Post

Well, sometimes people work really hard to fulfill their dreams. And while doing so they go blind to their expenses and resources.
They count-in every penny to get their bikes and aren't left with much to meet the extravagant expense of getting a fancy helmet.
So please, unless you can step into someone else's shoes, don't offend anyone.

I understand where you're coming from. But i dont think his intention was to offend. Injury to the head, basically means your life. The question he is asking is, to protect your life, are you willing to put a worth on it at just ~1 to 1.5k?

Just to put into perspective, my brother's friend met with a huge accident in mumbai, while wearing agv originals. The helmet was completely destroyed, but he was unharmed. Sure, the helmet costed a bomb, but it saved his life, and even more expensive hospital bills.

The bottom line here simply is, how much worth are you willing to put on your life. That is all. To each his own. No intention to offend.

**Anuj_Gupta** · 12-16-2014, 03:26 PM

Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

Originally posted by Avinash666 View Post

Well, sometimes people work really hard to fulfill their dreams. And while doing so they go blind to their expenses and resources.
They count-in every penny to get their bikes and aren't left with much to meet the extravagant expense of getting a fancy helmet.
So please, unless you can step into someone else's shoes, don't offend anyone.

"Fancy helmet " ..? Who says you need to get a fancy helmet ..? All i/we xbhp community focus on safety first, and what safety does these so called cheap helmets provide .
Your argument feels same like justifying a absurd stance of a man able to purchase a motorcycle but not a fair helmet,just because he's unable to measure value of his life over his "dreams ". If that's the case then
You should spread legs as per your blanket.
Anyways I rest my case .as long as these kind of things and this type of mentality sustains in India ,every year 300000 people will die subsequently.

**SparKot** · 12-16-2014, 03:29 PM

Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

Originally posted by Anuj_Gupta View Post

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You should spread legs as per your blanket.
Anyways I rest my case .as long as these kind of things and this type of mentality sustains in India ,every year 300000 people will die subsequently.

That's an overstatement, it shouldn't come from a senior member.

**sandeepcf** · 12-16-2014, 03:32 PM

Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

Originally posted by radikel View Post

Anyways back to topic, and quite close. Iam not sure whether my gixxer's carb has an issue, or its just a cold start issue, but despite warming the engine on start for a couple minutes and only then taking off, the bike has some mild 'knocking' in the lower r.p.m range for some time.
Is it because its a new bike, and the parts are settling in.
Because, the problem dissipates after some vigorous riding.

Is is really knocking? when we accelerate suddenly there is some knocking kind of noise; I observed it in my 2 test rides and in my Gixxer. I think it is characteristic sound(not sure) but when we reach constant speed all those sounds vanish.
But if in your case it is really knocking, then tune the carburetor to richer side and observe the changes.

Also, iam aware the engine is new, but after some constant riding in the 60 kmph range for half hour, the engine has mild, metallic smell emanating from it, once again, new parts methinks.
It is the smell of paint. After 230kms I changed my sparkplug to NGK CPR8EA9-GP(G-power) and the vehicle is running cooler and no more smells. In the manual there are recommendations for the spark plugs. Donot ride at constant speeds(it is mentioned in the user manual as well).

The only drawbacks of the bike are, i feel the kickstarter could have used a rubber lining, have found my feet slippin in rain.
Why use kickstart?
And the headlamp is absolutely horrendous!!!!! Will post headlamp pics today evening, for a quick comparo.
I changed my bulb to Philips Premium+30% 55/60W, yet to ride in dark with this bulb. The great me misplaced my Philips Xtreme vision+100% bulb and now I cannot find a new one in shops either.

I don't follow the exact break-in method of the manual. I don't ride harsh but I constantly vary speeds/RPM's(this is according to manual); I have even touched 90's and 100's twice for just 3 to 4 seconds. I think my breaking-in is completed as the engine is smooth and not getting hot at all. Will change the oil my self before the 1st service.

**radikel** · 12-16-2014, 03:36 PM

Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

Originally posted by SparKot View Post

That's an overstatement, it shouldn't come from a senior member.

Agreed.

But his argument on the stance on helmets is valid though.

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Originally posted by sandeepcf View Post

I don't follow the exact break-in method of the manual. I don't ride harsh but I constantly vary speeds/RPM's(this is according to manual); I have even touched 90's and 100's twice for just 3 to 4 seconds. I think my breaking-in is completed as the engine is smooth and not getting hot at all. Will change the oil my self before the 1st service.

Any recommendations on spark plugs, their effectiveness? Can i ask my svc to change the plug?

Iam not sure whether i was describing it correctly, maybe 'kicking' is the wrong word? I think its more along the lines of 'not very smooth'. But it does vanish when the engine is warmed up.

Also, wont higher capacity bulbs severely affect battery life? Sure, it will run fine, but the battery life will get drasticallyreduced, and i dont even want to think of how the svc guys will argue against replacing the battery unit upon installing custom bulbs.

**chinmayakar** · 12-16-2014, 03:39 PM

Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

Originally posted by Anuj_Gupta View Post

"Fancy helmet " ..? Who says you need to get a fancy helmet ..? All i/we xbhp community focus on safety first, and what safety does these so called cheap helmets provide .
Your argument feels same like justifying a absurd stance of a man able to purchase a motorcycle but not a fair helmet,just because he's unable to measure value of his life over his "dreams ". If that's the case then
You should spread legs as per your blanket.
Anyways I rest my case .as long as these kind of things and this type of mentality sustains in India ,every year 300000 people will die subsequently.

Little harsh I feel, however, I have to agree to your point. Why do we Indians place safety as last option? We want our cars loaded to the hilt, and when given an option between a variant with safety feature and a variant with other creature comfort, most choose the one with creature comfort.

Why cant we stretch or plan our budget in a way so that we are able to buy safety gear after purchasing the dream bike?

No wonder companies also treat us like that. How else could a company like Datsun advertise their "Go" model when it has been proved to be extremely unsafe.

**Anuj_Gupta** · 12-16-2014, 03:41 PM

Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

Originally posted by SparKot View Post

That's an overstatement, it shouldn't come from a senior member.

Not a senior member ,in fact my "biking career" is only some 16 months and 8000kms old (on p200ns). But I do know in this chaotic Indian traffic scenario where people can buy faster things with not so sharper minds ,we need to gear up at our level best for any kind of possible outcomes when we try to ride on so called roads .
As I said ,its his head ,his decision.

**sandeepcf** · 12-16-2014, 03:51 PM

Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

Originally posted by radikel View Post

Any recommendations on spark plugs, their effectiveness? Can i ask my svc to change the plug?
You can do it yourself.
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About the effectiveness, I noticed some improvement in smoothness with G-power sparkplug in my Unicorn. In Gixxer the engine is running cooler.

Iam not sure whether i was describing it correctly, maybe 'kicking' is the wrong word? I think its more along the lines of 'not very smooth'. But it does vanish when the engine is warmed up.
I am also not sure if I understood it correctly.

Also, wont higher capacity bulbs severely affect battery life? Sure, it will run fine, but the battery life will get drasticallyreduced, and i dont even want to think of how the svc guys will argue against replacing the battery unit upon installing custom bulbs.

The service center will redirect you to exide service. I don't think they will inspect your bulb carefully. Only time will tell how the battery will be affected. I am used to 100/90 in my Unicorn and I cannot stand this 35/35. so the least I can do now is going for 55/60 which I did.

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@Anuj_Gupta
Everything you said is correct, but the portrayal is harsh. There is a lot of difference between "I don't like it" and "I hate it"

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**Anuj_Gupta** · 12-16-2014, 03:56 PM

Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

Guys who think I'm being a little harsh/overstatement.
Let me give you a real life example.
The guy bought gixxer for approx~ 90k.
Then bought a helmet for ~900₹ .
That means he spend 1% for his life's safety.
Now ask the same guy which phone does he own. .?
Lets say he owns a 10k smartphone,
He must've surely put up a screen guard (100-150₹ ) ,a back cover (100-150₹) .lets say both costs 200₹( they don't ) .
200₹ of 10000 means 2% on mobiles safety .
Its double of what he spend for his life .
That means his mobile is more valuable than his life ..
Such a blasphemy.

**Avinash666** · 12-16-2014, 03:58 PM

Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

Originally posted by Anuj_Gupta View Post

"Fancy helmet " ..? Who says you need to get a fancy helmet ..? All i/we xbhp community focus on safety first, and what safety does these so called cheap helmets provide .
Your argument feels same like justifying a absurd stance of a man able to purchase a motorcycle but not a fair helmet,just because he's unable to measure value of his life over his "dreams ". If that's the case then
You should spread legs as per your blanket.
Anyways I rest my case .as long as these kind of things and this type of mentality sustains in India ,every year 300000 people will die subsequently.

Originally posted by radikel View Post

I understand where you're coming from. But i dont think his intention was to offend. Injury to the head, basically means your life. The question he is asking is, to protect your life, are you willing to put a worth on it at just ~1 to 1.5k?

Just to put into perspective, my brother's friend met with a huge accident in mumbai, while wearing agv originals. The helmet was completely destroyed, but he was unharmed. Sure, the helmet costed a bomb, but it saved his life, and even more expensive hospital bills.

The bottom line here simply is, how much worth are you willing to put on your life. That is all. To each his own. No intention to offend.

I completely agree with you. Safety is the foremost commitment of every biker out there.
I just wanted to say that if someone is unable to get a costly protective gear, it doesn't mean that he/she is to be offended.
Anyways, I apologies if I misunderstood the tone of that post.

**Balgi** · 12-16-2014, 04:14 PM

Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

Originally posted by Anuj_Gupta View Post

Pls you may find it offensive, but I don't know how people can afford a 80000 or more ₹ bike ,but when it comes to helmets ,they can't even spend 1000₹ ..???:what::what:
Well I'm sure your head isn't worth more than 960₹ .

Lets simmer down a bit friend.

First off, his head so his funeral.

Secondly, just coz someone does something we don't like we shouldn't go out of our way to make it known to him.

I have found that whenever someone says "no offence", people end up taking offense. So let him be, if you've done your part by telling him what's right then that's enough. After that its his head I suppose, not like you could do anything about it.
Basically what I'm saying is that you're absolutely right but you're putting your point across harshly.

**SparKot** · 12-16-2014, 04:15 PM

Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

Originally posted by radikel View Post

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Any recommendations on spark plugs, their effectiveness? Can i ask my svc to change the plug?

Change it yourself if necessary, the tool-kit should have sufficient tools to do it.
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Whenever you're free, Can you post a photo of stock plug with G-Power for a comparison?

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