Bro please get the part number of the clutch cable used .they might say ns200 or any BS but still take the part number.coz this will help lots of AS users to get it fixed!

Absolutely. As soon as they have it, I'll definitely get the part number and share it here. I have a feeling it's simply a longer cable that can be routed differently, thus relieving the strain on the handlebar.

Oh, I thought pilot street was only available in 110/70-17. A tyre dealer told me it doesn't come in 110/70-17!! 110/80 would be good as it raises the front by 8mm, adding more cushioning and making posture upright. Will consider it when I change my tyres.


The 110 part is the width of the tyre that contacts the road that you see when looking from behind the bike. The70/80 part is height of sidewall as percentage of width that you see when looking at bike from the side. The 17/18 part is the rim diameter on which tyre will fit. This is what you cannot change without changing rim.
Search tyre size guide or just look at snapdeal or amazon for tyres. They have a link for sizing.


Any idea about how good is fx1? The tyre shop suggested me that but I hadn't heard of it before so didn't get it. If it comes on fz then it may be good.



Bajaj recommends 20w50. The hot rating is same and the minor diff in cold rating shouldn't create any issues.
Ditto on 7100. During service the SVC had 7100 but I couldn't bring myself to spend so much on it. Also the SVC had bottles with mrp rs. 805. But they said price of new packing is increased so they charge new price of- 1000rs per litre!!!!

Boy oh boy... 1000 bucks a litre for 7100 ??? Dats expensive... I still buy 7100 for my NS at 750 to a liter... :P bought it just the other day... 2015 nov packing as per the can.

You know what its funny. The same problem is there in quite a few NSs too. However personally i feel, if it was a clutch cable length related issue, this should have been present in all NS since they all would use the same length of cable under standard production. Food for thought ?

Fair enough. So far, I'm going with what the SVC is saying. I can only judge once I see the actual fix

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On an unrelated note - I'm riding to North Sikkim next week, where I expect to encounter sub-zero temperatures. If roads are open, I hope to ride up to at least 9,600 feet, unless my bike's Eurogrips get me killed on the way up. A friend will be riding with me, on his 390 Duke.

Anything I should keep in mind? AFR settings? Tyre pressures? Fluids?

ns need 1200ml na how u manage it it with 1 ltr ?

This is a CV carburetor so altitude doesn't matter as far as I know.I don't think u need to alter the afr at all.

This is a CV carburetor so altitude doesn't matter as far as I know.I don't think u need to alter the afr at all.

The front end was feeling tight and unwieldy, so I had the SVC take a look at it. They took the forks off and tried everything (including changing the cone set's ball bearings), but it hasn't really helped. The brake fluid was topped up and brake pads were replaced, which has improved braking performance, but the pads are (again!) brushing against the disc, causing drag on the front wheel.

The SVC says the inconsistent steering behaviour (pulling to left, etc.) is because of the way the clutch cable is routed. Try this - put the bike on main stand, have someone hold down the bike's tail and try swinging the handlebar from left to right, slowly. Mine is sticky on the left side.

There is apparently a fix for this - a different clutch cable, which doesn't foul with the handlebar. The SVC didn't have it in stock.

Fair enough. So far, I'm going with what the SVC is saying. I can only judge once I see the actual fix

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On an unrelated note - I'm riding to North Sikkim next week, where I expect to encounter sub-zero temperatures. If roads are open, I hope to ride up to at least 9,600 feet, unless my bike's Eurogrips get me killed on the way up. A friend will be riding with me, on his 390 Duke.

Anything I should keep in mind? AFR settings? Tyre pressures? Fluids?

I noticed this liquid kind on thing on my tyre when I stopped for a smoke. Bike was parked at a place where I don't think water would've spilled on it.

I'm clueless as to if I it's some kind of fluids leaking from the front end of the bike or am I over thinking?

Someone please help

Could it be a stray dog marking its territory on the bike..[emoji14] .?