Suzuki Gixxer SF : Ownership thread

[icarious]

Re: Suzuki Gixxer SF : Ownership thread

Thanks for your response. My area manager made a detailed FTR and sent it to Suzuki. We are awaiting for a response which will most probably arrive by next week.

Most people seem to be ignoring it because I believe they dont spend much time with their GSX to notice it in the first place. I am hoping for a decent solution. If they cant provide one then I will want them to send me an official email that it cannot be corrected. That will calm my nerves and help me move on.

Do let me know how it goes. Will take any course of action then. This is really unjust from Suzuki's end -- silently fixing a massive manufacturing defect in newer generation models without doing a call up / free repairs for older customers.

[vishandy2k]

Re: Suzuki Gixxer SF : Ownership thread

Had been to this place 70kms from my place. Had to climb a hill. Ground clearance is adequate





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[MotoBlizzard]

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Do let me know how it goes. Will take any course of action then. This is really unjust from Suzuki's end -- silently fixing a massive manufacturing defect in newer generation models without doing a call up / free repairs for older customers.

Whether the issue gets solved or not, I will be making a detailed video about this in the upcoming month.

[Avneesh Mishra]

Re: Suzuki Gixxer SF : Ownership thread

Hello everyone☺
I am planning to buy Gixxer sf, but just a little bit confused.
I like pretty much everything in the bike but have doubts regarding ride quality.
Since i wont be able to (for some reasons) test ride i have to depend on reviews and advice ,and most of the reviews says its not that comfartable while ride quality is something i really need (yeah need, suffering from back pain).
so it will be great help if owners here can comment on the ride qulity and also if there is any way to improve the same and if yes than how much improvement we can expect. Thanks in advance☺

[utkarsh17]

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Hi all,

I have a question with anyone who have done bike trips on Gixxer SF.

I want to go to two round trips after first service of bike:

1. From Chennai to Yelagiri (237 kms one side + extra deviations from main route)
2. From Chennai to Bangalore (356 kms one side + roaming in Bangalore)

Please provide your suggestions on how to take care of bike on these trips considering my first trip and also of my bike.
Things I need to keep and take care of, riding precautions, accessories, oil, journey breaks etc.

M giving it for service after running 680 kms.

Please provide all details based on your experience.

Thanks a lot.

[MotoBlizzard]

Re: Suzuki Gixxer SF : Ownership thread

M giving it for service after running 680 kms.

If you have covered only 680kms, did you read the Engine Breaking-in page in your owners manual?

while ride quality is something i really need (yeah need, suffering from back pain).

Are you suffering from pathological backpain or the kind of pain you get when you straighten up from a bowing position after a few minutes? If you have a chronic pathological backpain then you should consult a doctor and stay away from motorcycles all together.

For your information> the bike has an erect seating position and 7 level adjustable rear monoshock that can be loosened or tightened up according to your needs. Loosening the shock will cause the shock to absorb more force but at the cost of suspension sag meaning you cannot have someone sitting pillion if you loosen the suspension too much otherwise the rear end will hit the rear wheel if you go upon an unconventional speedbreaker. Seating cushion is not great, but thats easily solvable at a Seat shop

[Avneesh Mishra]

Re: Suzuki Gixxer SF : Ownership thread

If you have covered only 680kms, did you read the Engine Breaking-in page in your owners manual?



Are you suffering from pathological backpain or the kind of pain you get when you straighten up from a bowing position after a few minutes? If you have a chronic pathological backpain then you should consult a doctor and stay away from motorcycles all together.

For your information> the bike has an erect seating position and 7 level adjustable rear monoshock that can be loosened or tightened up according to your needs. Loosening the shock will cause the shock to absorb more force but at the cost of suspension sag meaning you cannot have someone sitting pillion if you loosen the suspension too much otherwise the rear end will hit the rear wheel if you go upon an unconventional speedbreaker. Seating cushion is not great, but thats easily solvable at a Seat shop

Well i suffered bulging disc a year ago, thought my doctor didn't said anything about stop riding a bike or so, but he recommend to use a bike with upright sitting posture ( i guess Gixxer will be ok in this regard☺) and wear a lumber support belt but as precaution i didnt ride bike much altogether for a year.
Now that its a year since than i wanna have a bike badly and searching for a bike that will cater to my requirements.
(If it was not for my back, my choice would have been pulsar RS 200 or maybe r15 )

As for 7step adjustment will ride be comparable to a commuter class bike if i set it at 1st level??

[MotoBlizzard]

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As for 7step adjustment will ride be comparable to a commuter class bike if i set it at 1st level??

Yes! (ofc assuming you believe commuter class bikes provide comfort in which case why would you be going for the GSX?) Rather if you meant to say "will the ride put less strain on your Vertebral colum", then Yes it will put less strain on it.

[Avneesh Mishra]

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Yes! (ofc assuming you believe commuter class bikes provide comfort in which case why would you be going for the GSX?) Rather if you meant to say "will the ride put less strain on your Vertebral colum", then Yes it will put less strain on it.

Well the reason i am going for Gixxer sf is looks along with other goodies (dual disc, fatter tyres and others along with light weight). And by commuter class i mean if it can come close to say tvs victor or honda shine etc.
Also as you said if i put it on softer setting it will start bottoming out? I take it as: it will be comparable with soft suspention setups of the likes-tvs hayate etc.

[utkarsh17]

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[QUOTE=MotoBlizzard;1306700]If you have covered only 680kms, did you read the Engine Breaking-in page in your owners manual?


Yes I have read the owners manual, in 'Inspection and Maintenance' section it is mentioned that first service can be done between 750-1000 kms or 30 days whichever "EARLIER". I hope this line means same to you as it does to me.

And please provide suggestions regarding the bike trip.

[Navk]

Re: Suzuki Gixxer SF : Ownership thread

Well i suffered bulging disc a year ago, thought my doctor didn't said anything about stop riding a bike or so, but he recommend to use a bike with upright sitting posture ( i guess Gixxer will be ok in this regard☺) and wear a lumber support belt but as precaution i didnt ride bike much altogether for a year.
Now that its a year since than i wanna have a bike badly and searching for a bike that will cater to my requirements.
(If it was not for my back, my choice would have been pulsar RS 200 or maybe r15 )

As for 7step adjustment will ride be comparable to a commuter class bike if i set it at 1st level??

if ride comfort is your main priority then go for Avenger 220 bro. gixxer sf is good only when then suspension setup is stiff, if not, it will bottom out easily.

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[MotoBlizzard]

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Yes I have read the owners manual, in 'Inspection and Maintenance' section it is mentioned that first service can be done between 750-1000 kms or 30 days whichever "EARLIER". I hope this line means same to you as it does to me.

And please provide suggestions regarding the bike trip.

Unfortunately you did not read the proper section. I clearly asked you whether you read the break-in section? If your and my manual is the same then read chapter 4 (Break-in and Inspection before riding). Read about maximum throttle opening recommendation and varying the engine speed and try to understand why this is important for NOT going on a bike trip right now.

Come back after running-in the bike and I will give you the required suggestions for bike maintenance on a trip.

[ashwanth.r]

Re: Suzuki Gixxer SF : Ownership thread

Yes I have read the owners manual, in 'Inspection and Maintenance' section it is mentioned that first service can be done between 750-1000 kms or 30 days whichever "EARLIER". I hope this line means same to you as it does to me. And please provide suggestions regarding the bike trip.

First service at 680 kms is fine - I hope they replaced oil and oil filter. They are supposed to open the clutch cover and clean the oil strainer but many SVC (of other brands too) will not do that.

Long-ish trips are okay during running-in/breaking-in period provided you *simulate city conditions*, i.e., use of all gears, frequent accelerations/slowing down and rests every 30-45 minutes of riding or make this rest km-wise. No WOT (fully open throttle). No testing of top speed. No drag races. Don't exceed 4500-5000 rpm (I don't know the exact value as I have a GS, not Gixxer). Don't lug engine. No heavy pillions - If this is non-negotiable, then shift wisely seeing the tacho.

Find all excuses possible to give your Gixxer a break every 20 minutes/30 kms - photography, nature calls, tea breaks, tender coconut water breaks, etc.

I did two Madras-Pondy trips to log kms before first service; drove solo, took as many breaks as possible - no constant speeds.

Don't push yourself or the bike.

It is not possible for everyone to do the breaking-in completely inside the city.

Yelagiri would involve climbing a hill/hairpins?

Read this if you haven't, its interesting:

100 Tips on Long Distance Riding - Castrol POWER 1 Max : Powered by Castrol POWER1 Castrol POWER 1 Max : Powered by Castrol POWER1

Ride Safe.

[utkarsh17]

Re: Suzuki Gixxer SF : Ownership thread

Unfortunately you did not read the proper section. I clearly asked you whether you read the break-in section? If your and my manual is the same then read chapter 4 (Break-in and Inspection before riding). Read about maximum throttle opening recommendation and varying the engine speed and try to understand why this is important for NOT going on a bike trip right now.

Come back after running-in the bike and I will give you the required suggestions for bike maintenance on a trip.

I replied to your curiosity regarding service at 680kms (although at time of service it was 700) and that's why I mentioned section 6 where periodic maintainance and lubrication schedule is mentioned.

Regarding other things I have asked advice from you guys. I am clearly aware of break-in period and rpm limits to be maintained by reading manual and following this thread.
I want to go on a long trip because everyone knows it is very difficult to wait patiently for bike to cover 2000 kms (1600 as per manual) while going only for short distances so wanted to jump my odometer readings to a few hundred kms.
And I am strictly considering to limit my rpm below 7000 no matter what.

So if we are on same page, I would like to again if i want to go on a long trip of around 300-350km one side how many stops I need to take at what intervels and do I need to change oil before or after the trip and other necessary things which you have knowledge about.

Also I saw rust on my rear disk, should I write a mail complaining about it or its ok. I am skeptical because front disc is all good. It's only been a month I purchased a bike an rust on disc in just one month is alarming.

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First service at 680 kms is fine - I hope they replaced oil and oil filter. They are supposed to open the clutch cover and clean the oil strainer but many SVC (of other brands too) will not do that.

Long-ish trips are okay during running-in/breaking-in period provided you *simulate city conditions*, i.e., use of all gears, frequent accelerations/slowing down and rests every 30-45 minutes of riding or make this rest km-wise. No WOT (fully open throttle). No testing of top speed. No drag races. Don't exceed 4500-5000 rpm (I don't know the exact value as I have a GS, not Gixxer). Don't lug engine. No heavy pillions - If this is non-negotiable, then shift wisely seeing the tacho.

Find all excuses possible to give your Gixxer a break every 20 minutes/30 kms - photography, nature calls, tea breaks, tender coconut water breaks, etc.

I did two Madras-Pondy trips to log kms before first service; drove solo, took as many breaks as possible - no constant speeds.

Don't push yourself or the bike.

It is not possible for everyone to do the breaking-in completely inside the city.

Yelagiri would involve climbing a hill/hairpins?

Read this if you haven't, its interesting:

100 Tips on Long Distance Riding - Castrol POWER 1 Max : Powered by Castrol POWER1 Castrol POWER 1 Max : Powered by Castrol POWER1

Ride Safe.

Yes Yelagiri will have hair pin bends (to my knowledge there are total of 7 hair pin bends).

And after first service I can take my bike upto 7000 rpm which rough allows me to go upto a speed of 90kmph so I believe riging long distance won't be an issue.

[ashwanth.r]

Re: Suzuki Gixxer SF : Ownership thread

And I am strictly considering to limit my rpm below 7000 no matter what. So if we are on same page, I would like to again if i want to go on a long trip of around 300-350km one side how many stops I need to take at what intervals and do I need to change oil before or after the trip and other necessary things which you have knowledge about. Also I saw rust on my rear disk, should I write a mail complaining about it or its ok. I am skeptical because front disc is all good. It's only been a month I purchased a bike an rust on disc in just one month is alarming. And after first service I can take my bike upto 7000 rpm which rough allows me to go up to a speed of 90kmph so I believe riding long distance won't be an issue.

There is no exact prescription for the number of breaks, actually purists would be against highway runs in this period. The more the number of stops, the better. It helps the rider too as you would be gently varying the speed all the time and be tired of doing that. There is no need to change the oil before/after the trip provided you have changed it at the 700-km service. It is raining here, so a couple of idle days for the bike would mean rusting discs, these would disappear when you start using the brakes/ride the bike. What you are having is just the slight anxiety everyone of us have with a brand new bike; it will fade away soon. Post 800 kms, you can now hit 7000 rpm (for GS 7500) but try to do it in small baby steps. Searching Google for "Xbhp breaking in" - that would return interesting threads.