Suzuki Gixxer SF : Ownership thread

[THANIGAIMADHAVAN]

Re: Suzuki Gixxer SF : Ownership thread

They might not have had stock of xW-40 oil. Next time you can make sure they fill the right grade. Is the oil leak issue rectified ?

S bro.. Thanks for the concern...

[Shashank K R]

Re: Suzuki Gixxer SF : Ownership thread

I think the rear tyre size is 140/60. I don't think tyre with a sidewall of 70% will fit.

Bro can you say wat difference will it make if I use 140/70 as my rear tyre....

Can I use it?????

A 140/70 tyre does fit.

1. The ride height increases. The pillion seat height also increases.
2. A small hit to the acceleration (although I've not felt any loss in acceleration).
3. Increased ground clearance.
This helps me a lot since I'm quite heavy and the stock tyres touch speedbreakers at almost every one (I have tried changing the suspension setting, helped a little).
4. Maybe safer for the rims due to increased sidewall, but the rims are pretty strong.
5. Stiffer ride due to the increased sidewall.
6. I've forgotten this point in the past - the riding posture becomes more front biased, ie, it does affect the handling in some way.

Stick to stock tyres if you're happy with them.

[RookieRider1907]

Re: Suzuki Gixxer SF : Ownership thread

A 140/70 tyre does fit.

1. The ride height increases. The pillion seat height also increases.
2. A small hit to the acceleration (although I've not felt any loss in acceleration).
3. Increased ground clearance.
This helps me a lot since I'm quite heavy and the stock tyres touch speedbreakers at almost every one (I have tried changing the suspension setting, helped a little).
4. Maybe safer for the rims due to increased sidewall, but the rims are pretty strong.
5. Stiffer ride due to the increased sidewall.
6. I've forgotten this point in the past - the riding posture becomes more front biased, ie, it does affect the handling in some way.

Stick to stock tyres if you're happy with them.

Good info. brother! I thought it might hit the stock mudguard due to increased sidewall.

[Shashank K R]

Re: Suzuki Gixxer SF : Ownership thread

Doesn't hit anywhere.

Also, anyone planning to upsize, don't. Forms a highly exaggerated profile on our small rims. Stick to 130/70, 140/60 or 140/70, most preferably 140/60 since the other suitable sizes overgear the bike (and also 140/60 is recommended).



There was a periodic tak tak sound coming from the front sprocket (mileage - 13000kms). Inspected and noticed that the front sprocket had begun to hook, causing that sound. Hence replaced the front sprocket alone since the rear sprocket and chain were in good shape. Replaced it with Pulsar 150's front sprocket, costed ₹93 (Credit - [MENTION=5924]sandeep[/MENTION].cf).

[MotoBlizzard]

Re: Suzuki Gixxer SF : Ownership thread

Thats not a 140/60 rosso II is it? How much did it cost you? (however there is a 140/60 R 17 M/C 63H TL)

[SOMESH SHINDE]

Re: Suzuki Gixxer SF : Ownership thread

[QUOTE=Shashank K R;1327945]Doesn't hit anywhere.

Also, anyone planning to upsize, don't. Forms a highly exaggerated profile on our small rims. Stick to 130/70, 140/60 or 140/70, most preferably 140/60 since the other suitable sizes overgear the bike (and also 140/60 is recommended).

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[MotoBlizzard]

Re: Suzuki Gixxer SF : Ownership thread

That tyre looks dope on Gixxer please tell which tyre it is and it's size and also approx price ?
Thanks in advance[emoji5]

Diablo Rosso II, probably 140/70.

Also remove the sprocket pictures from your quote in your last post. Dont quote the entire picture set.

[THANIGAIMADHAVAN]

Re: Suzuki Gixxer SF : Ownership thread

Diablo Rosso II, probably 140/70.

Also remove the sprocket pictures from your quote in your last post. Dont quote the entire picture set.

Changing the tyre and sprocket problem, related bro??????

[Shashank K R]

Re: Suzuki Gixxer SF : Ownership thread

Diablo Rosso II, probably 140/70.

Also remove the sprocket pictures from your quote in your last post. Dont quote the entire picture set.

Yup, it's the Rosso 2, but in 150/60. Not a good option. The 140/70 will form a better profile, but still isn't a good choice - due to our roads and the power our bikes produce.

Not mine however, it's a friend who decided to splash 7k on this tyre as his riding style was "very aggressive". I still use the 140/70 Pilot Street Radial.
Oddly, the 150/60 is cheaper than the 140/70 here.

Changing the tyre and sprocket problem, related bro??????

It might be, but I've seen other stock gixxers with the same issue.

[MotoBlizzard]

Re: Suzuki Gixxer SF : Ownership thread

Yup, it's the Rosso 2, but in 150/60. Not a good option. The 140/70 will form a better profile, but still isn't a good choice - due to our roads and the power our bikes produce.

Not mine however, it's a friend who decided to splash 7k on this tyre as his riding style was "very aggressive". I still use the 140/70 Pilot Street Radial.
Oddly, the 150/60 is cheaper than the 140/70 here.

Check my previous quote, I mentioned theres a 140/60 option available. I am surprised your friend dint go for that option.

Why the Michelin tyres and not the MRFs?

[Shashank K R]

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Check my previous quote, I mentioned theres a 140/60 option available. I am surprised your friend dint go for that option.

Why the Michelin tyres and not the MRFs?

The 140/60s weren't available here. My attempts at convincing him to go for the 140/70 were in vain.

I'm using the Michelin right from 45kms since my stock MRF had a sidewall puncture right outside the showroom when I was taking it. Didn't notice it till the next day.

[sandeepcf]

Re: Suzuki Gixxer SF : Ownership thread

Also, anyone planning to upsize, don't. Forms a highly exaggerated profile on our small rims. Stick to 130/70, 140/60 or 140/70, most preferably 140/60 since the other suitable sizes overgear the bike (and also 140/60 is recommended).

I am planning to change my tire after 32k kms. 130/70 is in my mind. Has anyone tried it? I didn't like 140/70(rode another Gixxer fitted with that profile tire).

There was a periodic tak tak sound coming from the front sprocket (mileage - 13000kms). Inspected and noticed that the front sprocket had begun to hook, causing that sound. Hence replaced the front sprocket alone since the rear sprocket and chain were in good shape. Replaced it with Pulsar 150's front sprocket, costed ₹93 (Credit - @sandeep.cf).

Another tweak I did to my chain is I removed all the O-rings. Now the bike is rolling freely when the clutch is depressed. Also the chain rolling resistance has become very less. All the chain noises are gone. Its been 200kms and there is absolutely no problem, need some more time and kms to confirm.

[Shashank K R]

Re: Suzuki Gixxer SF : Ownership thread

I am planning to change my tire after 32k kms. 130/70 is in my mind. Has anyone tried it? I didn't like 140/70(rode another Gixxer fitted with that profile tire).

130/70 will overgear the bike just like the 140/70, but not as much.

[kuulbhaskar]

Re: Suzuki Gixxer SF : Ownership thread

There is a price error going on in amazon.in for motul c1 chain cleaner and c2 lubricant @Rs 495 that too of 400ml pack. Normally it sells for Rs 990 both and Only the Lube c2 costs Rs 500 around ..so its a steal deal for those who do their chain cleaning and lubing themselves so hurry up !!

[RookieRider1907]

Re: Suzuki Gixxer SF : Ownership thread

There is a price error going on in amazon.in for motul c1 chain cleaner and c2 lubricant @Rs 495 that too of 400ml pack. Normally it sells for Rs 990 both and Only the Lube c2 costs Rs 500 around ..so its a steal deal for those who do their chain cleaning and lubing themselves so hurry up !!

I just checked it out but not sure if it is an original product.