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**babaji** · 12-17-2014, 12:02 AM

Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

Originally posted by sandeepcf View Post

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.

How about bixenon projectors? Will they provide better illumination or the same?

**babaji** · 12-17-2014, 12:33 AM

Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

Was thinking about this.

**yogeshm.007** · 12-17-2014, 11:57 AM

Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

Just wanted to have my say about helmets... That guy's using a Vega helmet, and you are complaining of it... I mean, I thought Vega helmets were good VFM offering good protection; as reported in various articles in mags and on many sites... I myself have been using Vega helmets since I started biking around 12-13 years ago... I'm really confused, should I bye-bye Vega now? [emoji15]

**deepakshankar** · 12-17-2014, 12:03 PM

Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

Yogesh its not like that Vega if VFM agreed but when you buy hi power bikes you need that xtra protection.Most ISI helmets dont have enough paddings compared to DOT ECE certified ones.When the helmet is a snug fit and offers you good protection you can ride with more confidence.Even I had a Safe helmet now got a MT I can for sure feel the difference cuts out the swish sound nice air vents and your head feels well protected.

**Anuj_Gupta** · 12-17-2014, 12:20 PM

Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

If you're really on tight budget ,buy studds shifter.
Costs 1.5 k and is miles ahead of these cheap Vega.
Not promoting any brand .

**radikel** · 12-17-2014, 01:10 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.

Good point. In fact i checked for this, the first and second week. No signs of rusting on a single bolt/disc.

I think the issue was, they stocked up a lot of bikes prepping for Sep 10th launch, and followed improper storage protocols...like damp conditions maybe?...or some such.
This resulted in certain bikes from the initial stock having very mild rust deposits.

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Sup fellas!
Posting few pictures of my headlamp illumination that i took last evening.

Low Beam

High Beam

Low Beam

High Beam

The headlamp is pretty weak, and on the amazingly horrendous bangalore roads, cant see more than a couple of feet at times. Pretty scary.

I think it's high time bike manufacturers start stepping up their game like car manufacturers, and start offering better amenities in the smaller bike segment as well. Dont think better headlamps, auto turn indicators, & Rear disc/ABS is too much to ask for.

Am pretty amazed the gixxer doesnt have auto turn indicators, forget the headlamp!!! I think unlike car buyers, us bike guys mainly look at the bike mechanically, maybe its high time we start demanding equally good amenities for our bikes as well!!

**Naveen1985** · 12-17-2014, 01:46 PM

Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

Originally posted by radikel View Post

Good point. In fact i checked for this, the first and second week. No signs of rusting on a single bolt/disc.

I think the issue was, they stocked up a lot of bikes prepping for Sep 10th launch, and followed improper storage protocols...like damp conditions maybe?...or some such.
This resulted in certain bikes from the initial stock having very mild rust deposits.

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Sup fellas!
Posting few pictures of my headlamp illumination that i took last evening.

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Low Beam

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High Beam

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Low Beam

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High Beam

The headlamp is pretty weak, and on the amazingly horrendous bangalore roads, cant see more than a couple of feet at times. Pretty scary.

I think it's high time bike manufacturers start stepping up their game like car manufacturers, and start offering better amenities in the smaller bike segment as well. Dont think better headlamps, auto turn indicators, & Rear disc/ABS is too much to ask for.

Am pretty amazed the gixxer doesnt have auto turn indicators, forget the headlamp!!! I think unlike car buyers, us bike guys mainly look at the bike mechanically, maybe its high time we start demanding equally good amenities for our bikes as well!!

According to me govt. should ban 35w bulbs.

**radikel** · 12-17-2014, 01:52 PM

Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

Originally posted by Naveen1985 View Post

According to me govt. should ban 35w bulbs.

I agree!! They are almost completely useless for the infrastructure our cities have. Horrendous.

**SparKot** · 12-17-2014, 02:30 PM

Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

Originally posted by radikel View Post

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Posting few pictures of my headlamp illumination that i took last evening.

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Low Beam

[ATTACH=CONFIG]166705[/ATTACH]
High Beam

[ATTACH=CONFIG]166706[/ATTACH]
Low Beam

[ATTACH=CONFIG]166707[/ATTACH]
High Beam

The headlamp is pretty weak, and on the amazingly horrendous bangalore roads, cant see more than a couple of feet at times. Pretty scary.

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**radikel** · 12-17-2014, 02:55 PM

Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

Originally posted by SparKot View Post

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Aren't the links opening up the images separately?

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Originally posted by SparKot View Post

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Re-attaching the pictures. The high beam naturally has a larger throw distance, but the fall-off is too faded and quick, really doesnt have a major difference from low-beam.

Low Beam

High beam

Low Beam

High Beam.

Cheers!

**Balgi** · 12-17-2014, 03:01 PM

Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

Originally posted by yogeshm.007 View Post

Just wanted to have my say about helmets... That guy's using a Vega helmet, and you are complaining of it... I mean, I thought Vega helmets were good VFM offering good protection; as reported in various articles in mags and on many sites... I myself have been using Vega helmets since I started biking around 12-13 years ago... I'm really confused, should I bye-bye Vega now? [emoji15]

No you shouldn't. Granted there are better helmets in the market, but Vega isn't exactly a shitty road side product either. The earlier discussion (which by the way was massively OT) was about not spending enough on protection when one is spending large sums on bikes. But in all honesty some of the previous comments were unfounded/unnecessary/uncalled for as it was less about protection and more about price of protection (honestly the price doesn't dictate the level of protection offered). But let's leave it as this has escalated far enough. If you know your helmet is sturdy enough and offers adequate protection then you shouldn't care about its cost.

**Balgi** · 12-17-2014, 03:05 PM

Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

Originally posted by deepakshankar View Post

Yogesh its not like that Vega if VFM agreed but when you buy hi power bikes you need that xtra protection.Most ISI helmets dont have enough paddings compared to DOT ECE certified ones.When the helmet is a snug fit and offers you good protection you can ride with more confidence.Even I had a Safe helmet now got a MT I can for sure feel the difference cuts out the swish sound nice air vents and your head feels well protected.

Most branded helmets out there are not genuine and even companies like ls2 and mt agree there aren't many ways to tell fakes apart from real ones (there was a thread about the same). Besides, trust me the price of a helmet rarely dictates it's protecting ability. Yes Vega shouldn't have been his first choice but it isn't exactly made of sponge you know.
And the gixxer isn't exactly a superbike. Its a 15 odd bhp stylish commuter. Now if he was buying a Vega for a duke, cbr, r15 or a ninja (hell even a p220) I would have agreed but for a gixxer a 1k Vega isn't a bad choice (albeit not a good choice either).

**Avinash666** · 12-17-2014, 03:22 PM

Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

Originally posted by radikel View Post

Aren't the links opening up the images separately?

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Re-attaching the pictures. The high beam naturally has a larger throw distance, but the fall-off is too faded and quick, really doesnt have a major difference from low-beam.

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Low Beam

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High beam

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Low Beam

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High Beam.

Cheers!

Is this the stock bulb???

**radikel** · 12-17-2014, 04:05 PM

Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

Originally posted by Avinash666 View Post

Is this the stock bulb???

Yup! It is the stock bulb.

**Avinash666** · 12-17-2014, 04:23 PM

Re: Suzuki Gixxer 155

Originally posted by radikel View Post

Yup! It is the stock bulb.

Yeah, the stock one is ridiculous.
I'd like to see what a 55/60 can do as [MENTION=26152]sandeepcf[/MENTION] mentioned about posting some pics yesterday.

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