Suzuki Gixxer SF : Ownership thread

[White Fang]

Re: Suzuki Gixxer SF : Ownership thread

Guys, I need your wisdom on following continuously error occurring to me. I'll briefly described the incident.

Some guy knocked my bike over when he was reversing. There were only few cosmetic damages visible and i'll list down them as follows. I was not near the bike when this incident took place. Some guys helped the driver to put it on side stand back again.

1. Cracked right upper fairing which holds the turn indicator light.
2. Right side front turn indicator broke from its base molding and plastic cover cracked open to dust and water (water can't reach the bulb)
3. right handlebar plastic end damaged badly
4. right mirror is slightly scratched
5. muffler cover and muffler casing got scratched

Now after this incident my insurance gave me green light to replace every part of this with brandnew ones. and i couldn't carry out the accident repair right after the accident due to some work. In the same weekend I had my second service from Suzuki HOD in my country.

Before the incident there were no electrical faults and after the service, riding in a slight rain suddenly my bike has lost power in the middle of the road while i'm accelerating. I quickly shutoff the ignition switch and turned it back on and bike had power again. Now this issue is repeatedly happening again in that night. So i checked the fuse box to see SVC accidentally did something funny to it but only to find out they turned fuse box upside down in service and there was some water inside the plugs and i dried it out by compressed air. When this power issue happens it can be solved (temp or make go away) by turning of the ignition key and turning back on. I do it under a second cause i always find this while riding the bike on the road.

Now this issue only happens after the bike gets a wash or in rainy situation. On sunny days this doesn't happen and No before this accident there was no any kind of issue with the bike at all. My worry is even HOD SVC guys seems very basic and unskillful at their job so I seek your valuable advice before finally going to svc.

Appreciate your inputs. Cheers mates.

PS: Today i'm going to replace all the fuses just in case and disconnected said turn signal indicator connectors to see if there is any electricity short in the system.

[THANIGAIMADHAVAN]

Re: Suzuki Gixxer SF : Ownership thread

Guys, I need your wisdom on following continuously error occurring to me. I'll briefly described the incident.

Some guy knocked my bike over when he was reversing. There were only few cosmetic damages visible and i'll list down them as follows. I was not near the bike when this incident took place. Some guys helped the driver to put it on side stand back again.

1. Cracked right upper fairing which holds the turn indicator light.
2. Right side front turn indicator broke from its base molding and plastic cover cracked open to dust and water (water can't reach the bulb)
3. right handlebar plastic end damaged badly
4. right mirror is slightly scratched
5. muffler cover and muffler casing got scratched

Now after this incident my insurance gave me green light to replace every part of this with brandnew ones. and i couldn't carry out the accident repair right after the accident due to some work. In the same weekend I had my second service from Suzuki HOD in my country.

Before the incident there were no electrical faults and after the service, riding in a slight rain suddenly my bike has lost power in the middle of the road while i'm accelerating. I quickly shutoff the ignition switch and turned it back on and bike had power again. Now this issue is repeatedly happening again in that night. So i checked the fuse box to see SVC accidentally did something funny to it but only to find out they turned fuse box upside down in service and there was some water inside the plugs and i dried it out by compressed air. When this power issue happens it can be solved (temp or make go away) by turning of the ignition key and turning back on. I do it under a second cause i always find this while riding the bike on the road.

Now this issue only happens after the bike gets a wash or in rainy situation. On sunny days this doesn't happen and No before this accident there was no any kind of issue with the bike at all. My worry is even HOD SVC guys seems very basic and unskillful at their job so I seek your valuable advice before finally going to svc.

Appreciate your inputs. Cheers mates.

PS: Today i'm going to replace all the fuses just in case and disconnected said turn signal indicator connectors to see if there is any electricity short in the system.

Looks like Loose wires are causing this.. But am not sure.... As you stated look out whether there is a short in wiring....

[White Fang]

Re: Suzuki Gixxer SF : Ownership thread

Looks like Loose wires are causing this.. But am not sure.... As you stated look out whether there is a short in wiring....

Thanks for your reply bro.

Yesterday when this happened i notice a slight touch to ignition key can get the power back online. So now i have my suspicion on faulty ignition key switch.

[THANIGAIMADHAVAN]

Re: Suzuki Gixxer SF : Ownership thread

Thanks for your reply bro.

Yesterday when this happened i notice a slight touch to ignition key can get the power back online. So now i have my suspicion on faulty ignition key switch.

Once you sort sort it out, do inform us bro

[White Fang]

Re: Suzuki Gixxer SF : Ownership thread

Once you sort sort it out, do inform us bro

Will do bro. Sure. [emoji106][emoji106]

[kuulbhaskar]

Re: Suzuki Gixxer SF : Ownership thread

Hi guys,

I am interested in buying Gixxer SF, mainly the FI ABS variant but need a help. Most of the dealers are asking for handling charges which I suppose is illegal. Although a couple of dealers agreed to reduce or waive off they are too far away from my home. the nearest dealer near to my home is Nine Star Suzuki Sarjapur Road. Has anyone availed paytm offer of 5000rs cashback?
Can you please let me know where the vin is present in Gixxer and how to decode it so that I can be sure of getting the latest model?
Also as an addition info, few people, even service centers are advising to go for carb variant as they say servicing FI is complex and it is necessary to maintain atleast 3-4L of fuel if riding an FI variant? Is it true?

Yes i have availed Rs 5000 cashback as i paid the full ex showroom price via paytm.
I didn't understand by the term vin .
Yes for FI model you need to maintain atleast 1.5 or 2 L of fuel but in FI there requies no maintenance unlike the carb where it needs to be cleaned periodically.
Also during cold starts FI is really worth saving time.
Though if FI gets damaged then you need to replace it completely but carb can be repaired if damaged.
So i will suggest you to go for FI variant !!

[MotoBlizzard]

Re: Suzuki Gixxer SF : Ownership thread

Hi guys,

Most of the dealers are asking for handling charges which I suppose is illegal.
Can you please let me know where the vin is present in Gixxer and how to decode it so that I can be sure of getting the latest model?
Also as an addition info, few people, even service centers are advising to go for carb variant as they say servicing FI is complex and it is necessary to maintain atleast 3-4L of fuel if riding an FI variant? Is it true?

Yes its illegal, call Suzuki customer support and report it.

Also VIN is Chassis number. It will be etched on the steering tube. Use an online decoder to find out manufacturing year. Besides manufacturing date will be present on Form 20 and 22

No need to listen to people who talk negative about FI system. They dont know what they are talking about.

Yes, you need to maintain a minimum of 3 liters so that the fuel pump doesnt run dry.

[Enthusiastic]

Re: Suzuki Gixxer SF : Ownership thread

Yes its illegal, call Suzuki customer support and report it.

Also VIN is Chassis number. It will be etched on the steering tube. Use an online decoder to find out manufacturing year. Besides manufacturing date will be present on Form 20 and 22

No need to listen to people who talk negative about FI system. They dont know what they are talking about.

Yes, you need to maintain a minimum of 3 liters so that the fuel pump doesnt run dry.

Thanks. Yes I called customer care on Friday last week but not much response except a complaint has been raised. Sent a mail yesterday which is yet to be answered. Called customer care 2 times but after talking for a minute, call doesn't get disconnected but no response from the customer care (like they have put you in mute). Really disappointed by the Suzuki customer care. Is there any other way of raising complaints. They seem to be supporting the dealers in their illegal cause.

2016 Nov I purchased Tata Tiago car and Tata customer care was so responsive and helping in any case against the dealer and the ownership experience has been so satisfying. But talking to Suzuki customer care has been disappointing .

[hemantk]

Re: Suzuki Gixxer SF : Ownership thread

Hey Guys,

I recently changed my spark plug, as my standard practice of changing spark plug every 10k kms.

I checked with SVC,"original" sparkplug cost me 200 INR. I checked the threads of the plug and found to be same of HH Glamour/Super splendor/Pulsar..The spark plug is "long" threaded ones.

Bought a grade 9 spark plug from after market for 90 INR only.



There is no loss of power or mileage observed.

[elangoas]

Re: Suzuki Gixxer SF : Ownership thread

Hi guys,

I am interested in buying Gixxer SF, mainly the FI ABS variant but need a help. Most of the dealers are asking for handling charges which I suppose is illegal. Although a couple of dealers agreed to reduce or waive off they are too far away from my home. the nearest dealer near to my home is Nine Star Suzuki Sarjapur Road. Has anyone availed paytm offer of 5000rs cashback?
Can you please let me know where the vin is present in Gixxer and how to decode it so that I can be sure of getting the latest model?
Also as an addition info, few people, even service centers are advising to go for carb variant as they say servicing FI is complex and it is necessary to maintain atleast 3-4L of fuel if riding an FI variant? Is it true?

I have been riding the Gixxer SF FI version for the last 13 months and very happy with its fuel efficiency..I also had the carb variant (Naked variant) before that..From my experience riding them, with FI there is minimal downshifts compared to card variant.. The RPM stays healthy in lower revs & higher gears..

For the same riding style, the same road, same route to commute daily, the FI variant improved the FE by at-least 7 Kms over the naked.. I would suggest you to consider FI ABS variant.. There is no other 150cc motorcycle with ABS in 1 Lac range..

These handling charges are something dirty & cheap that every dealer is indulged in..I had brought this to Suzuki India attention & i was surprised with one of those answers by Suzuki India sales manager.. He said the dealers demanding handling charges is something not in his purview

Think the Gixxer SF FI ABS variant was rolled out last year Oct/Nov.. And it is hardly March.. So you wont be getting too old a bike.. No worries..

[ashwanth.r]

Re: Suzuki Gixxer SF : Ownership thread

I also had the carb variant (Naked variant) before that..From my experience riding them, with FI there is minimal downshifts compared to card variant..

Bro, you are one of the earliest owners of Gixxer here, how much did you clock on the Carb naked Gixxer; IIRC, you should done about a lakh kms or more on it no?

[elangoas]

Re: Suzuki Gixxer SF : Ownership thread

Bro, you are one of the earliest owners of Gixxer here, how much did you clock on the Carb naked Gixxer; IIRC, you should done about a lakh kms or more on it no?

Yes.. Not 1 Lakh kms.. Clocked abt 52,000 Kms till Nov'16 (now sold) and then shifted to Gixxer SF FI (my brother's).. Engine was plenty smooth for a bike that has done 50K Kms, thought i did oil change at regular intervals..

Fantastic bike i must say both Gixxer / Gixxer SF FI.. Have done abt 67,000 Kms both combined so far.. Love them fully.. Juz wish Suzuki made a bigger Gixxer one day..

[Gixxer_SS]

Re: Suzuki Gixxer SF : Ownership thread

The handle bar is turned on left side when riding straight. I had promptly visited the service center after few days and they replaced the handle bar but the problem still persists. Then they said that now the issue will be looked by Suzuki engineer and then he would take a final call. Met up with the Suzuki guy last week; he acknowledged the problem and said he will prepare a report and submit it to Suzuki who will then decide what to do. He said this issue could have happened to other bikes produced in the same batch as well. I am still awaiting his response ...

Just to update the forum regarding the above issue. The Suzuki engineer has resolved the handle bar alignment issue by adjusting the front forks. This was earlier tried by Service center technician also but they could not do it properly it seems. Had to go through a lot of following up to get this resolved. It was a relief that the problem is solved.

Also I completed the first service on the bike at 900 Kms. Immediate impression is that the gear shifts are now lot smoother. Now I am able to rev the bike till 7000 rpm and between 5000 and 6000 rpm the Engine is so smooth, the bike just sings!

From reading all the reviews for the Gixxer, everyone says the bike is vibration free but i feel handle bar vibrations till 5000 rpm after that they go away. Maybe my expectations were a bit high but the handle bar vibrations are definitely there. Will visit the service center again and get all the nuts and bolts tightened. Hopefully this will solve the issue.

[kuulbhaskar]

Re: Suzuki Gixxer SF : Ownership thread

Just to update the forum regarding the above issue. The Suzuki engineer has resolved the handle bar alignment issue by adjusting the front forks. This was earlier tried by Service center technician also but they could not do it properly it seems. Had to go through a lot of following up to get this resolved. It was a relief that the problem is solved....

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[MotoBlizzard]

Re: Suzuki Gixxer SF : Ownership thread

From reading all the reviews for the Gixxer, everyone says the bike is vibration free but i feel handle bar vibrations till 5000 rpm after that they go away. Maybe my expectations were a bit high but the handle bar vibrations are definitely there. Will visit the service center again and get all the nuts and bolts tightened. Hopefully this will solve the issue.

Is there a mirror buzz/blurring till 5000rpm?