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  • Re: Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 Owners Review and Experience

    Originally posted by 2008venkatesh View Post
    Differences:

    The grip is good compared to the stock and it may help us from rear wheel locking

    Tyre gives more rounded profile and gives confidence in cornering

    Handling is good on both the tyres

    I hope it wont affect mileage.

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    It is not huge and I don't find it looks sick.

    the mud guard is ready to allow 150/70 but the Swing arm may not allow.

    Initially I thought of going for 150/70, due to swing arm I went for 150/60. In future I will check 150/70.
    I thought it was 150/70, So is Fitting of 150/70 on the rear possible without effecting any sort of modification.

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    • Re: Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 Owners Review and Experience

      Originally posted by Rachit Puri View Post
      guys...any suggestions for palm padded gloves? (bangalore/US) [budget: 1k-2k INR]
      I have been using Spartan ASPIDA Phaeton gloves for 1+ years and they work fine for me. Fit the hands perfectly and offer ok protection for the price I paid. Although the gloves I bought look very different from the ones listed under Spartan website.
      Riding a bike is like flying.... All your senses are alive...

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      • Re: Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 Owners Review and Experience

        Originally posted by GhostRider666 View Post
        Thank you for the detailed information. My doubts regarding the oil have been clarified. But what I was planning to do was switch to motul 7100 after 7-8k kms. Since I've read in a few blogs that, that would be the ideal time to switch to full synthetic oil. I'm riding an RS btw. I have clocked only 1800kms till now. But can you shed some light on engine flushing if possible. Since I'm not sure if one can change from mineral to synthetic or semi-synthetic for that matter, without flushing the engine.
        Sorry for the late reply bro. Didn't get much time. Anyways, engine flush is a very debatable topic. I have read articles and discussions from both sides and its very confusing. So, from my personal experience I don't feel the need to use flush when changing oil types. According to me engine flush is needed for very ill maintained engine or bikes which have been unused for months or years together, which have lots of deposits, impurities, inside the engine. The new engine has lot of particles during the early stages, but the particles are suspended in engine oil and not deposited in corners of engine. As a precaution, I go step by step as from mineral-->semisynthetic-->synthetic, slowly making the engine to get used to high revs and also increased oil change interval. Just keep in mind that oil grade should be same(20w50 for our rs200).

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        • Re: Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 Owners Review and Experience

          Originally posted by CHNANDAKISHORE View Post
          Hi all,
          today i have got RS200. But just after riding 1km from the showroom the engine started heating like Oven and was getting a burnt smell.

          There is also some 'tak tak' sound coming from engine when it is idle. Also when i am riding the bike there is some other sound coming from the back side of the bike, like some parts are rubbing or some suspension problem . Please help me in resolving these issues.
          Relax about the engine heating bro. Its very common for RS's engine, and more so when its just out of showroom and riding in city. All users have experienced same thing. I too felt Even after clocking many kms the engine will get heated when riding in B2B traffic and air flow is reduced around the engine. But the coolant does a very good job of maintaining the engine temperature in control. Just keep and eye on the dash for the engine heating light.

          Am not sure I understand the tak tak sound from engine. If the sound is like a sewing machine sound it may be tappet noise. And regarding g the rubbing noise, check check the rear brake. Chances are that some dirt is stuck between the pads and disc. Using some high pressure air or water can solve the issue. Most of your worries are coming in new bike and can be solved during first service.

          Just keep in mind that your bike has travelled lot of kms from factory to your showroom in containers and are stored in places with lot of dust and also man handled, so few niggles are common and can be solved during first service. Just keep check in these things but don't worry about these things too much that you can't enjoy your ride.

          Enjoy your new ride bro. Cheers

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          • Re: Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 Owners Review and Experience

            Gr8 man the 150/60 looks soo sexy....I noticed u removed the Saree guard did u face any problem and where did u get those 2 screws which are placed on the plastic chain guard after removing the Saree guard. And anyone on headlight upgrade??

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            • Re: Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 Owners Review and Experience

              My Radiator fan failed and got it changed.. it's cost was around 1200 rs.. luckily I am still under warranty period...

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              • Re: Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 Owners Review and Experience

                Originally posted by Sanket s View Post
                Gr8 man the 150/60 looks soo sexy....I noticed u removed the Saree guard did u face any problem and where did u get those 2 screws which are placed on the plastic chain guard after removing the Saree guard. And anyone on headlight upgrade??
                Thanks Sanket.

                I used the same screws by adding washers. Also I painted those screws/washers to black. I haven't faced any problem after removing the saree guard. Mostly I ride solo. We have to ask our ladies to wear salwar or jeans and it will be very difficult for them to sit on one side.

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                • Re: Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 Owners Review and Experience

                  Originally posted by RiteshDharod01 View Post
                  I thought it was 150/70, So is Fitting of 150/70 on the rear possible without effecting any sort of modification.
                  I am not sure whether it can be fitted with or without modification. If swing arm allows we can fit it and if we fit 150/70 the speed and height will get increase slightly.

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                  • Re: Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 Owners Review and Experience

                    Originally posted by Black0ut View Post
                    My Radiator fan failed and got it changed.. it's cost was around 1200 rs.. luckily I am still under warranty period...
                    How did u know that you r radiator fan is not working???

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                    • Re: Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 Owners Review and Experience

                      Originally posted by 2008venkatesh View Post
                      It is not huge and I don't find it looks sick. .
                      Sick as in looks awesome, almost like a superbike.

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                      • Re: Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 Owners Review and Experience

                        Rear wheel not locking had another dynamic at play in your scenario, you said you had a pillion which means there was more weight on the rear wheels, therefore more pressure on the tyres stopped the wheels from getting locked up under hard braking, ease up your braking on the rear if you are riding solo.

                        The new fat wheels will improve grip but not to a very high extent, also your milage will take a hit, to what extent remains a question.

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                        • Re: Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 Owners Review and Experience

                          Originally posted by Arijit Dutta View Post
                          Rear wheel not locking had another dynamic at play in your scenario, you said you had a pillion which means there was more weight on the rear wheels, therefore more pressure on the tyres stopped the wheels from getting locked up under hard braking, ease up your braking on the rear if you are riding solo.

                          The new fat wheels will improve grip but not to a very high extent, also your milage will take a hit, to what extent remains a question.
                          While returning from the office, I tried to lock the wheel at low speed and the wheel didn't lock . The bike stopped fully. The road had sand also. So far the performance is good. Lets see.

                          I am not looking for mileage. I think mileage may drop around 3kmpl.

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                          • Re: Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 Owners Review and Experience

                            Originally posted by 2008venkatesh View Post
                            While returning from the office, I tried to lock the wheel at low speed and the wheel didn't lock . The bike stopped fully. The road had sand also. So far the performance is good. Lets see.

                            I am not looking for mileage. I think mileage may drop around 3kmpl.
                            Instead of upsizing why didn't you opted for soft compound tyres,
                            Im saying this because i feel that 150section tyre needs bigger rim or else it will squeeze and make it even more round and at last that 60 will turn to 70
                            (150/60 may turn to 140/70)
                            And if contact patch remains same then its Of NO use.

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                            • Re: Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 Owners Review and Experience

                              Awesome! Only one question remaining now... Abhi kitna Deti h?? 😂😂 with right air pressure I don't think there will be a drop of 3 Kmpl hardly 1kmpl.

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                              • Re: Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 Owners Review and Experience

                                Originally posted by Yatheesh S Yashashvi View Post
                                Instead of upsizing why didn't you opted for soft compound tyres,
                                Im saying this because i feel that 150section tyre needs bigger rim or else it will squeeze and make it even more round and at last that 60 will turn to 70
                                (150/60 may turn to 140/70)
                                And if contact patch remains same then its Of NO use.
                                You are correct. I was not aware that 150 requires bigger rim. Even in thread nobody was talking/advising about rim. After installation only I came to know. Grip wise it is good. Anyhow next tyre change may be after some 20 to 25K kms.

                                Overall I am happy with its performance and looks.

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                                Originally posted by Sanket s View Post
                                Awesome! Only one question remaining now... Abhi kitna Deti h?? 😂😂 with right air pressure I don't think there will be a drop of 3 Kmpl hardly 1kmpl.
                                Right now I am getting 35kmpl. Roughly I was telling there might be 3kmpl drop in mileage. I will check it with the new one.

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