I've booked the AS200 and would get it sometime next week. I've gone through 100 pages of this thread. A lot of run in idea have been shared. And now I'm a bit confused.

Can someone give me a collated preview in the run in process. It would be my first bike. I have less that 24hr riding experience to be honest.

So far I understand that

a) Keep it below 4k RPM till 500km and that's when it goes to the first service. Post 500km can rev it upto 5k RPM? Or is it post 1k km it can be reved upto 5k RPM? The run in would end at 2k km. So when can it be reved upto 6k RPM?

b) Don't change engine oil till 5k km. Later planning to change it to Motul 7100 20W50. Till then Bajaj DTSI should do just fine.

c) Add washers to the bolts on the wind screen.

d) Expect vibes. Not much of a bother for me.

e) First to Third on the AS are short and then it's tall.

f) MRF tires at least. Hoping the dealer keeps his word and gets me the MRF tires. Not counting on it though.

g) Need some help with the gear. I've got no clue which one to get. Helmet, gloves, jacket. Most of my rides after the run in would be on the NH8. Any suggestions?

h) Main stand costs around ₹650 w/ labor.

i) Might have to adjust the high beam, heard it shoots to the moon.

j) Can someone help me with the PDI for my AS200. Pics would really help as this would be my first bike.

What I'm scared of

a) Gears getting stuck. Is that an issue with most or bike specific?

b) Slight lean to the left. Is there a fix?

c) Can cushions be added for the pillion? Heard it's a bit too hard cuz my girl would ride with me

d) Console lights switching off when the engine is off. I travel back home at night and I've been riding my friends Fazer which keeps getting off during stop start (Not a bike issue, still learning how the clutch works)

I've booked the AS200 and would get it sometime next week. I've gone through 100 pages of this thread. A lot of run in idea have been shared. And now I'm a bit confused.

Can someone give me a collated preview in the run in process. It would be my first bike. I have less that 24hr riding experience to be honest.

So far I understand that

a) Keep it below 4k RPM till 500km and that's when it goes to the first service. Post 500km can rev it upto 5k RPM? Or is it post 1k km it can be reved upto 5k RPM? The run in would end at 2k km. So when can it be reved upto 6k RPM?

b) Don't change engine oil till 5k km. Later planning to change it to Motul 7100 20W50. Till then Bajaj DTSI should do just fine.

c) Add washers to the bolts on the wind screen.

d) Expect vibes. Not much of a bother for me.

e) First to Third on the AS are short and then it's tall.

f) MRF tires at least. Hoping the dealer keeps his word and gets me the MRF tires. Not counting on it though.

g) Need some help with the gear. I've got no clue which one to get. Helmet, gloves, jacket. Most of my rides after the run in would be on the NH8. Any suggestions?

h) Main stand costs around ₹650 w/ labor.

i) Might have to adjust the high beam, heard it shoots to the moon.

j) Can someone help me with the PDI for my AS200. Pics would really help as this would be my first bike.

What I'm scared of

a) Gears getting stuck. Is that an issue with most or bike specific?

b) Slight lean to the left. Is there a fix?

c) Can cushions be added for the pillion? Heard it's a bit too hard cuz my girl would ride with me

d) Console lights switching off when the engine is off. I travel back home at night and I've been riding my friends Fazer which keeps getting off during stop start (Not a bike issue, still learning how the clutch works)

I never did a proper run-in, got 28-30 then, now after 7 months and 8k kms, i get 32-35 depending on conditions, and being honest, what i do are highway runs primarily, hence high rpm's, high speeds! so i guess, its fine.

How often should one bleed the brakes and/or change brake oil? But force of my front disc seems to have reduced as of lately.

a) yes. Try to keep it between 4 and 5 during run in. Revving once a while for few seconds is okay, especially if you're on Highway. Need to keep varying the rpm.

b) I changed mine to motul 5100 15w50 after run in. Bajaj oil is something I'd avoid. It's good only for run in. I don't really care about warranty but my bike.

c) Definitely!

d) it's a semi faired bike. It will never be completely vibe free.

e) Yes, need to change gear more often. While downshifting, try to practice rev matching during clutch press in and then release.

f) MRF would be good. But Euro is not that bad if you plan to change it later and don't ride too aggressively.

g) Get any dot or ece approved helmet. Mt, hjc, (avoid ls2). Jackets and others are must too. Brand choice and type differs as per your rides.

h) It cost me 550 with labour.

i) Mine's perfect from beginning

j) What to check (PDI list) before you take delivery of your bike / motorcycle | Nex Gen Bikes

Thanks for the help dude.

Could you give me a few brand and model names for helmets?

If anyone from Mumbai could y'all suggest me a few stores

Just completed my angel eye, and removed all of the silver decals from the bike, and gave her a bath! Slowly but surely coming together, just waiting for my exhaust now

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Bike looks great. Were did you get yhe engine guard? N how much. Does it require extensive modification for installation?

I never did a proper run-in, got 28-30 then, now after 7 months and 8k kms, i get 32-35 depending on conditions, and being honest, what i do are highway runs primarily, hence high rpm's, high speeds! so i guess, its fine.

Either someone stole fuel or it overflew. 22 is too low, even if you rip always. By the way, during run in, one usually gets easily 40+. I got 42-44 during my run in, now the max i could get is 38, even after riding under very sane condition [emoji20]

I was asked to wait for at least 10 days of I wanted MRF. Even then he was not sure if I'd get it. Couldn't wait for it. I'll be getting my bike tomorrow with Eurogrips. Will be looking got a trade off at a decent price.

Any estimates of what a fair trade off would be?

Any clue how long would it take for the passing in Mumbai?

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Should I go to a local mech to fit the washers?

What profile and which brand tires should I go for?