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**radikel** · 12-16-2014, 04:20 PM

Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

Originally posted by sandeepcf View Post

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.

Could explain that chart a bit more? Iam completely lost!

My engine tends to heat up, and its a bit harsh when cool, but smoothens once its warmed up...which spark plug should i be looking at?
As for the bulbs, you are right. Better to go to the battery manufacturer and consult him on the capacity, and lifespan....

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Originally posted by SparKot View Post

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

Could you direct me to a good resource that details the process?
A video would be more helpful.

**Balgi** · 12-16-2014, 04:25 PM

Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

Originally posted by radikel View Post

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.

Ok lets see.......

No carb tuning needed. I'm sure the svc will do that anyway post run in as carbed bikes are set to use more fuel during run in to ensure smooth ride and prevent against seizure. But if they don't, tell them explicitly to do it as it is essential to retune carb post run in.

Answer to all other queries is YES.

Don't shift gears with throttle pinned, blip the throttle instead otherwise the engine fails to adjust rpm with speed causing rough shifts and increased wearing of the gearbox.

P.s- I kinda felt the faired gixxer resembles the hayabusa more. Maybe its just me. But Suzuki is definitely trying to compete against r15.

Lets hope we get an fi gixxer in the bargain.

**radikel** · 12-16-2014, 04:38 PM

Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

Originally posted by Balgi View Post

Ok lets see.......

No carb tuning needed. I'm sure the svc will do that anyway post run in as carbed bikes are set to use more fuel during run in to ensure smooth ride and prevent against seizure. But if they don't, tell them explicitly to do it as it is essential to retune carb post run in.

Answer to all other queries is YES.

Don't shift gears with throttle pinned, blip the throttle instead otherwise the engine fails to adjust rpm with speed causing rough shifts and increased wearing of the gearbox.

P.s- I kinda felt the faired gixxer resembles the hayabusa more. Maybe its just me. But Suzuki is definitely trying to compete against r15.

Lets hope we get an fi gixxer in the bargain.

Awesome! You really are a treasure trove of bike knowledge. Will explicitly tell the svc guys to re-tune the carb,(and see what they have to say to that!!!)

Also, correct me if iam wrong, but isnt blipping the throttle mainly for downshift, to synchronise the gear and engine when you downshift from higher gear due to faster rotation?

I have done about ~450kms, and usually accelerate with throttle pinned only from signals, although i have to admit, that past couple days iam addicted to doing it on a regular basis when i get a clear stretch! Have i irreparably harmed my gearbox? But doing so i understand how great the gearbox is, just keep the toe pressure ready when you have to shift, and voila!...upshift! its so quick and smooth, and there is no jerkiness in the engine to match RPM's..its all so seamless..but yes....my poor gearbox!

Also, i dunno why, but iam extremely paranoid of banging my bike over bumps and craters(slow down to a snail's pace!!)....i have this weird paranoia, that doing so will cause a bend in my alloy rims, and cause air from the tubeless tyres to seep out!

Finally...YES!! Hoping for a R15 competitor from suzuki here as well!

**Naveen1985** · 12-16-2014, 04:39 PM

Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

Originally posted by Balgi View Post

Ok lets see.......

No carb tuning needed. I'm sure the svc will do that anyway post run in as carbed bikes are set to use more fuel during run in to ensure smooth ride and prevent against seizure. But if they don't, tell them explicitly to do it as it is essential to retune carb post run in.

Answer to all other queries is YES.

Don't shift gears with throttle pinned, blip the throttle instead otherwise the engine fails to adjust rpm with speed causing rough shifts and increased wearing of the gearbox.

P.s- I kinda felt the faired gixxer resembles the hayabusa more. Maybe its just me. But Suzuki is definitely trying to compete against r15.

Lets hope we get an fi gixxer in the bargain.

I am sure they are targeting fazer with faired gixxer. However, if somebody on budget buys it over r15 just because of gixxer's fairing that will be a totally different thing.

**Avinash666** · 12-16-2014, 06:04 PM

Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

And for I just realized that this thread is becoming more of a maths book, so I took out my second girlfriend

for a quick photo session

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**radikel** · 12-16-2014, 06:12 PM

Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

Originally posted by Avinash666 View Post

And for I just realized that this thread is becoming more of a maths book, so I took out my second girlfriend

for a quick photo session

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Sweet pics!!! Would suggest a seat cover.

What have you named her??

**Avinash666** · 12-16-2014, 06:33 PM

Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

Originally posted by radikel View Post

Sweet pics!!! Would suggest a seat cover.

What have you named her??

Thank you. I would really like a seat cover but the showroom people say that you can't put a tie-up cover due to the shape of the seat. It has to be pinned to the seat. And I don't wanna damage the seat fibre.

I liked her maiden name by the way...

**dneel** · 12-16-2014, 06:54 PM

Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

Originally posted by Avinash666 View Post

Thank you. I would really like a seat cover but the showroom people say that you can't put a tie-up cover due to the shape of the seat. It has to be pinned to the seat. And I don't wanna damage the seat fibre.

I liked her maiden name by the way...

I got seat cover from the SVC and though it is not a perfect fit but at least it is some guard from sharp objects. Will post a pic later on.

**vivek7593** · 12-16-2014, 07:19 PM

Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

Originally posted by SparKot View Post

Sibling of the naked-rowdy-brother is coming...

After looking at this.. only hayabusa comes in my mind

say a small brother of it

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**gslp456** · 12-16-2014, 09:47 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₹ .

Bro!!
I have AXR GT helmet gifted by my cousin

The one I bought is for Pillion.

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**Balgi** · 12-16-2014, 10:02 PM

Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

Originally posted by radikel View Post

Awesome! You really are a treasure trove of bike knowledge. Will explicitly tell the svc guys to re-tune the carb,(and see what they have to say to that!!!)

Also, correct me if iam wrong, but isnt blipping the throttle mainly for downshift, to synchronise the gear and engine when you downshift from higher gear due to faster rotation?

Blipping the throttle is essential in both upshifts and downshifts. During upshift when you pull the clutch in to shift at peak rpm with the throttle pinned the bike experiences what is called a slingshot effect after which it immediately starts to slow down gradually. At this point if you don't blip the throttle the bike has no chance to match engine speed with gearbox momentum causing a jerk that most people think is an indication of power (but its not) it basically causes the gears to jerk causing unnecessary friction and damage to gear teeth. During downshifts the bike experiences the opposite where the engine rpm drops and without throttle blipping the gearbox speed is higher than engine rpm causing a reverse slingshot effect which puts too much pressure on the gear teeth causing them to grind against each other. Both up and downshifts must be butter smooth or the engine is being stressed.

I have done about ~450kms, and usually accelerate with throttle pinned only from signals, although i have to admit, that past couple days iam addicted to doing it on a regular basis when i get a clear stretch! Have i irreparably harmed my gearbox? But doing so i understand how great the gearbox is, just keep the toe pressure ready when you have to shift, and voila!...upshift! its so quick and smooth, and there is no jerkiness in the engine to match RPM's..its all so seamless..but yes....my poor gearbox!

No you have not done irreparable damage to you gearbox. they don't exactly make the engine out of wax you know . But in the future for longer life of the engine just don't pin the throttle and even if the shifts are smooth now with throttle pinned, if you continue to do it the shifts will get rough after a few thousand kms. In fact someone posted a documentary about cornering in some thread here (don't remember) it had loads of info about throttle management in all situations. Try to find it and read up.

Also, i dunno why, but iam extremely paranoid of banging my bike over bumps and craters(slow down to a snail's pace!!)....i have this weird paranoia, that doing so will cause a bend in my alloy rims, and cause air from the tubeless tyres to seep out!

The alloys are not that weak but it is good practice to slow down before potholes and speed breakers. just make sure you don't put anyone's life in jeopardy trying to slow down for every little bump on the road. I know we love our bikes but they are still worth less than our lives and that of others.
Finally...YES!! Hoping for a R15 competitor from suzuki here as well!

Me too brother. Anxiously

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**babaji** · 12-16-2014, 10:28 PM

Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

Guys, i have completed 3k kms on my bike and the bike is not as smooth as it was earlier. The next service is due at 3.5k kms. Should i wait or get engine oil changed immediately?

**Naveen1985** · 12-16-2014, 10:53 PM

Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

I am seeing a lot of gixxer's on delhi roads from past some time. The things which make me worried a bit is the build quality of certain parts like I have seen rust on bolts, around disk brakes and some of its fiber parts are also sub par in terms of quality specially its switchgear, those tank extensions(it feels fragile), rear mudguard(which shakes a bit on rough roads). I am not posting this to provoke anyone, in fact I am also a fan of this bike but I need some clarification on this thing from you guys as all of you are using it.

**babaji** · 12-16-2014, 10:58 PM

Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

Originally posted by Naveen1985 View Post

I am seeing a lot of gixxer's on delhi roads from past some time. The things which make me worried a bit is the build quality of certain parts like I have seen rust on bolts, around disk brakes and some of its fiber parts are also sub par in terms of quality specially its switchgear, those tank extensions(it feels fragile), rear mudguard(which shakes a bit on rough roads). I am not posting this to provoke anyone, in fact I am also a fan of this bike but I need some clarification on this thing from you guys as all of you are using it.

I think the build of the bike is fine and the quality of the material used is good two. I have had two falls now, one at 70kmph and my bike hardly suffered any damage, thanks to the crash guard. Also, i don't see rust anywhere and i have never heard the noise of the rear mud guard shaking.

**sandeepcf** · 12-16-2014, 11:44 PM

Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

Originally posted by babaji View Post

Please update on the outcome. I also want a better headlamp for my bike.

Today I tested philips premium+30% 55/60w and there is a considerable increase in illumination. I'll post pictures later.
The position light/parking light consumes 5w and the license plate another 5w. If we replace both with LEDs we can save atleast 8 watts so that we can lower the load on battery.
Damn I still couldn't find my misplaced Philips Xtreme vision bulb.

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