Suzuki Gixxer SF : Ownership thread

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I'm getting a used Gixxer SF(rear disc version) for 50k(30k kms used). Is it a good deal? It's a September 2016 model.

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I'm getting a used Gixxer SF(rear disc version) for 50k(30k kms used). Is it a good deal? It's a September 2016 model.

Check the bike thoroughly. Check for service history. Check whether the bike had any accidents or not. Check whether theres any damage with any component of the bike.

Is it a Rear disc version? If so, 50k seems decent for 30k kms

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Check the bike thoroughly. Check for service history. Check whether the bike had any accidents or not. Check whether theres any damage with any component of the bike.

Is it a Rear disc version? If so, 50k seems decent for 30k kms

Oh alright. My friends were saying that 30k kms inside 2 years is too much. So I was a bit skeptical.

And yes, it's a rear disc variant.

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Oh alright. My friends were saying that 30k kms inside 2 years is too much. So I was a bit skeptical.

And yes, it's a rear disc variant.

Yes its a bit too much for 2 years. If you put the math down, it comes down to ~40kms per day that the owner has been riding the bike daily for 2 years.

But yes do take into account what kind of person the owner is and what his job is as well. You dont want to buy a bike from a careless person. Every detail counts when you are buying a used bike.

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Yes its a bit too much for 2 years. If you put the math down, it comes down to ~40kms per day that the owner has been riding the bike daily for 2 years.

But yes do take into account what kind of person the owner is and what his job is as well. You dont want to buy a bike from a careless person. Every detail counts when you are buying a used bike.

One more thing. I'm planning to add a few extra mods, such as changing headlights, horn, adding a few LEDs. So I would like to know. how much extra Watts can this battery provide?

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One more thing. I'm planning to add a few extra mods, such as changing headlights, horn, adding a few LEDs. So I would like to know. how much extra Watts can this battery provide?

Not my field of expertise.

All I have done is change indicators to LED indicators. Thats all. Horn is more than sufficiently loud. As for headlights, I dont do much of night time riding so I am not bothered about it.

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Took the delivery of the bike yesterday night. Have a few queries though:

1. Even when on Neutral, is it common that you need to hold the clutch while starting the bike? Because without holding it, it won't start. In other bikes, you don't need to hold the clutch.

2. This bike has run 19k Kms. Is it time to change the tires?

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Took the delivery of the bike yesterday night. Have a few queries though:

1. Even when on Neutral, is it common that you need to hold the clutch while starting the bike? Because without holding it, it won't start. In other bikes, you don't need to hold the clutch.

2. This bike has run 19k Kms. Is it time to change the tires?

Congratz on the bike! Hope you got the owners manual from the previous owner as well along with the service record

1. Thats a thing with ALL Suzuki bikes xD. Its like a safety thing of sorts so that you dont accidentally lunge forward if the bike is in gear when you the crank the engine
2. Look at the T.W.I on the tyres and see whether they are coming in contact with the road. If not, then the rubber is fine. From the photo it looks like the rear tyre is Michelin Pilot Street. smh

TWI = Tread Wear Indicator: https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-advice/how-do-i-know-when-my-car-needs-new-tyres-32135

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Congratz on the bike! Hope you got the owners manual from the previous owner as well along with the service record

1. Thats a thing with ALL Suzuki bikes xD. Its like a safety thing of sorts so that you dont accidentally lunge forward if the bike is in gear when you the crank the engine
2. Look at the T.W.I on the tyres and see whether they are coming in contact with the road. If not, then the rubber is fine. From the photo it looks like the rear tyre is Michelin Pilot Street. smh

TWI = Tread Wear Indicator: https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-advice/how-do-i-know-when-my-car-needs-new-tyres-32135

I checked the TWI, the back tire is fine since its new. But the front tire's TWI is touching the ground in a few places.

So which tire would you suggest for the front? The one in the back is Michelin Pilot Sporty.

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I checked the TWI, the back tire is fine since its new. But the front tire's TWI is touching the ground in a few places.

So which tire would you suggest for the front? The one in the back is Michelin Pilot Sporty.

https://www.mrftyres.com/products/tyres/194

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How much do the SVC charge for servicing the bike including oil change and changing the air filter?

Also, I have made a few mods like bar end lights, hazard lights and all. So will the authorized SVC refuse to service my bike?

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How much do the SVC charge for servicing the bike including oil change and changing the air filter? Under 1000 INR if you opt for Motul mineral which costs 293 INR

Also, I have made a few mods like bar end lights, hazard lights and all. So will the authorized SVC refuse to service my bike? Modifying the bike voids warranty. If any electrical damage takes place because of your mods then you wont be able to claim warranty.

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How much do the SVC charge for servicing the bike including oil change and changing the air filter?

Also, I have made a few mods like bar end lights, hazard lights and all. So will the authorized SVC refuse to service my bike?

My bike's fifth paid service is due, but i can assure you the charges given below
Labour charge = Rs 300
Engine oil = depends what you want to refill with
Air filter = Rs 100 max
Oil filter = Rs 35

Also i have added bar end lights and hazard lights on my bike too, this doesnt hamper the mechanical warranty anyway, though if you added those lights by cutting and joining factory fitted wires than your electrical warranty may be void if any short circuit occurs in your bike. Thats the only reason i have added those lights without cutting or joining any factory fitted wires. So technically my bike is in warranty
But do not worry i have done the servicing earlier with all those they dont bother much ..!!

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My bike's fifth paid service is due, but i can assure you the charges given below
Labour charge = Rs 300
Engine oil = depends what you want to refill with
Air filter = Rs 100 max
Oil filter = Rs 35

Also i have added bar end lights and hazard lights on my bike too, this doesnt hamper the mechanical warranty anyway, though if you added those lights by cutting and joining factory fitted wires than your electrical warranty may be void if any short circuit occurs in your bike. Thats the only reason i have added those lights without cutting or joining any factory fitted wires. So technically my bike is in warranty
But do not worry i have done the servicing earlier with all those they dont bother much ..!!

Thanks. Any idea how much the brake shoe costs? Cuz is making a squeaky noise while applying the rear brake.

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Thanks. Any idea how much the brake shoe costs? Cuz is making a squeaky noise while applying the rear brake.

I have read that rear brakes cost around Rs 1000 which is twice the front brake shoe but i can't assure you as i havent changed it.