Re: Engine oil query

Yes. It's totally okay to mix the 7100 with the 5100. Even Motul also mentioned that this is okay.

Re: Engine oil query

Yes it can be done, but with the same grade rating, though semi and FS can be intermixed, but as stated with the correct grade say, 15w50 5100 means follow 15w50 7100 and not 10w40 5100 and 15w50 7100 this compromises the oil's overall viscosity index.

There have been instances where some AM brake levers cause brakes to jam and MC piston to get damaged. It's not a bad idea per se, if you find the lever feel and adjustability of the lever more comfortable in an aftermarket lever, I don't think there should be any problem.

Can you please provide the details as to where it's mentioned by Motul that it's okay to mix them both? It would be really helpful for us to get some more insight.

Cheers!
VJ

Squeaking sound from front/rear wheel. help pls

Guys i am getting squeaking sound from rear / front wheel and the sound increases as bike speeds up. my bike is new and the sound is present from day 1 to today's date. not able to figure out the problem any help would be appreciated

Re: Engine oil query

A simple google search found these:

Re: Squeaking sound from front/rear wheel. help pls

Hi,
Even I faced this issue..'
Check for any severe scratch line marks on disc both front and rear.
If yes, please visit SVC it may be due to bushes which are rubbing with discs.
Prior to visit try water blast the disc assembly area it may be due to some particles trapped inside.

Cheers.

Re: Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 Owners Review and Experience

Hi Guys,

I have done a small modification in my bike. I have changed my rear sprocket from 41T (Stock) to 39T (NS rear sprocket). There are some advantages and disadvantages.

Advantages:

1. On each gear speed got increased
2. At 6000 RPM the bike reaches 84 and 100 in 7.1K RPM (5% Speed increased- As per calculation- got it from website). In stock setting 80kmph at 6K RPM and 100kmph at 7.5K RPM
3. Engine feels bit relaxed

Disadvantage:

1. Little lag in acceleration

I bought the complete sprocket set including chain for Rs.1380. The chain adjuster number is now 42 on both the sides. No need to remove any links.
Since the wheelbase value got increased, I could feel some difference in handling. So far I like this modification.

People who don't want more acceleration, can go for this mod.

Re: Engine oil query

I have 800ml left of Motul 7100 20w50. I have been using it for the past 3000 km. I am planning to switch to 5100 15w50 for a while to see if I can feel a difference. The bike isn't very smooth with 7100 so I'm thinking of mixing a little bit of 5100 in the 7100 on next oil change. I think it should be fine because both oils are meant for motorcycles. What do you say?

I see. So the lesson seems to be that don't buy cheap levers. I'll see if I can find some good quality ones. Thanks a bunch!

Re: Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 Owners Review and Experience

[MENTION=81851]2008venkatesh[/MENTION].

Later 1st gear top speed was 48kmph that should be increased now, how much its now with 39T sprocket?
I think u took the setup from 200NS.

But how can sprocketing affect wheebase??

Re: Squeaking sound from front/rear wheel. help pls


I also faced this issue. The sound is from front wheel and is due to anti friction bush. Temporary solution to stop the sound is to wash the front wheel axle area with water. For permanent solution, take your bike to svc and ask them to lubricate the front wheel axle properly and to check if the axle washer is missing or not. The reason for this sound is trapping of dust particles between bushes. That is what the mechanic told me. The funny thing is that the sound disappears on its own after 5-6 km of riding.

Hope this helps.

Re: Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 Owners Review and Experience

The bike goes 50 km/h in first gear, 69 km/h in 2nd gear. Remaining gears I haven't checked it. Yes i have used NS sprocket and the same I have mentioned. I have replaced only rear sprocket. The wheel base got increased due to sprocket size the rear wheel has moved little bit backwards to maintain the correct chain slack. I could say 5 to 10 mm moved backwards. We can maintain the wheelbase same as stock setting but we have to remove the chain links.

Re: Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 Owners Review and Experience

[MENTION=81851]2008venkatesh[/MENTION]
So by removing some chain links i can simply decrease the wheel base?

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My odo reads 11600kms and my sprocket is done.
So going to get the new chain and sprocket, i was thinking of getting the chain and sprocket sets from DOMINAR400 as it uses X-ring chain.

Re: Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 Owners Review and Experience

Yes by removing chain link we can maintain the same wheelbase.
Sorry for the type error. In my previous post I have mentioned wrongly 5 to 10cms which is supposed to be 5 to 10mm.
I don't know any information about D400 sprocket. Before getting D400 sprocket check the size and links type. Good luck.

Re: Engine oil query

There shouldn't be any problem, theoretically, but technically the reason I asked sgbikerboy for the same was the proportion to be mixed. Usually a couple of 100 to 300 ML wouldn't affect the viscosity as much per se. But anything above 1 liter, even being a motorcycle oil does change the viscosity index. Here is what Motul had to say, and this is exactly why I asked our sgbikerboy for where specifically it mentions the quantity or the mixing proportion. Here is what Motul had to say....

So, I hope that gives you a clear idea as to what Motul has to say. As I said in my earlier remarks, it's not a bad idea mixing a couple of 100 ML here and there, but a significant proportion is something must be given heed to.

Hope you're not confused.

Beautiful. You've gone two tooth less, which is the right thing to do. It gives you a perfect blend. And thank you for posting your experience, would help many.

Thank you. IIRC I remember posting this in Engine Oils threads quite a while back, and that's precisely why I asked you this question. Appreciate you posting this, but what I wanted to know the proportions. You see, there is no set proportion for what is the right amount to be mixed, even if the temp grades are similar or base blend for that matter MA or MA2. It's a complicated chemistry.

Cheers!
VJ

Re: Engine oil query

It is quite confusing you're right. But I'm going to go ahead and try this experiment. At least I know both the oils are designed for motorcycles so It won't do any harm (hopefully).

Interesting story: Once when I was waiting outside the SVC for my bike there was another guy who came to take his Red RS 200 ABS. So I just went up to him and we started talking about our bikes. I asked him has he faced any problems and he said no except for a few vibes here and there.

I asked at what RPM do you get the vibes?
And he just looked at me like: What's RPM?
I was surprised. He then said I don't know RPM but when I cross 60 km/h I get vibrations.

So I asked what Oil are you using in the bike?

He said I don't know.

I'm like what? Dude what oil did you put in last time?

He says he went to a RE Bullet mechanic and he put some oil in his RS 200.

Imagine that. I was shocked. I said good luck to him and I left.

Moral: Care about your bike, and in turn your bike will be good to you.


Cheers!

Re: Engine oil query


Same incident happened to me day before yesterday..
That guy drove is bike for two months and came for second service.
I asked him couple of general question like how your bike is responding (vibe and all), engine oil, fuel economy etc.
He replied "I am not aware of all this just shauk ke liye liya hai"..
Come on yaar these are the person who blame bikes later for poor performance not worth etc.
Ridiculous

Every time I hope that I will get a good suggestion on RS but it always end up like this.
Cheers...