Suzuki Gixxer SF : Ownership thread

[x86]

Re: Pros and Cons of Stock, Naked Gixxer's and bar-end mirrors

Well as you can see in the image the bar end mirrors that i have installed dont come out from the bike that much its just an inch wider now from end to end.

as for the visibility, they are not as efficient as the stock mirrors as the stock mirrors are larger, but when you choose a bar end mirror, dont go in for the local cheap stuff. buy a good product which has convex mirror (curved mirror) so that you get better visibility.

and yes the holes left after removing the stock mirrors do look bad but only from up close, you do not notice the nuts from a distance. but then that a personal call.

Good point. Convex mirrors might actually make the adjacent vehicles visible. Are yours convex ? Can you post a pic of the front side please.

[de.das.dude]

Re: Suzuki Gixxer SF : Ownership thread

Yes I've read it but I still have the doubt.

its not written that the figures given in the manual are exact. but yeah if your bike is new, it will give poor mileage. my performance got better after doing around 500km.

[Jithu Jarvis]

Re: Suzuki Gixxer SF : Ownership thread

Well 3 Point you should consider before making any decision

1. Fi is getting Fuel Injection means better mileage and better Performance [Just a bit, not much difference]
2. Fi have Rear Disc Break , which is Cool, but again it's gona be 5-10 K More than normal Blue Moto GP
3. It will be in showroom after this financial year ends, lets say minimum 2 Months , max depend on market launch.
4. FI have different Graphics

Other wise both SF and FI are 99.99% same in all aspect, Choice is your's .

Cheers !!

Thanks lol!!! Deepak.I'm so confused and this is going to be my first 2 Wheeler. Never get a chance to ride any Suzuki bikes. What about the spare parts availability? I think the Suzuki company didn't announced any power figures of fi version. Should I wait for 2 months for sf fi. what u think?

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Well 3 Point you should consider before making any decision

1. Fi is getting Fuel Injection means better mileage and better Performance [Just a bit, not much difference]
2. Fi have Rear Disc Break , which is Cool, but again it's gona be 5-10 K More than normal Blue Moto GP
3. It will be in showroom after this financial year ends, lets say minimum 2 Months , max depend on market launch.
4. FI have different Graphics

Other wise both SF and FI are 99.99% same in all aspect, Choice is your's .

Cheers !!

It is April this year as per the Showroom in Hyderabad. But again might depending on how fast the showrooms can clear stock.

Thanks for the reply naveen. I'm from Kerala. Showroom guys are saying bookings will start from next month.2 months waiting period will b there. 2 months will b like 2 years.

[Rapper Deepak Arya]

Re: Suzuki Gixxer SF : Ownership thread

Thanks lol!!! Deepak.I'm so confused and this is going to be my first 2 Wheeler. Never get a chance to ride any Suzuki bikes. What about the spare parts availability? I think the Suzuki company didn't announced any power figures of fi version. Should I wait for 2 months for sf fi. what u think?

Ofcourse dude, if you can wait for 2 Months ie ( end of April ) we might come to knew the actual price of FI, and also if you can invest 5-7K More , then definately go for Fi, and about the spare part availablility , depend on how active your Showroom is, Suzuki didin't had awesome bike like Gixxer in past that can be used for daily routine, so Spare part availablility problem may occur, but if you live in a metropolis / big city don't even bother about that.

I like the new graphics of SF FI, Really cool , and rear disc brake i was hoping to be in SF, but great go for it, after riding my baby for week realised we need rear disc, and sadly we don't have option to install the RDK (Rear disc kit)

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I'm thinking to carry a bottle of Castrol Engine Oil for my Free servicing, as they definately gona charge for their own Engine oil , which really is Sh***y [Local or Cheap brand Engine Oil, Only Labour charge gona be free, Planning to use only Castrol Oil for Engine,
Suggest something better or help with this idea.
]

[Pelasgain]

Re: Pros and Cons of Stock, Naked Gixxer's and bar-end mirrors

Good point. Convex mirrors might actually make the adjacent vehicles visible. Are yours convex ? Can you post a pic of the front side please.

yes mine are convex and ill surely post images for the visibility of the mirrors.

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Ofcourse dude, if you can wait for 2 Months ie ( end of April ) we might come to knew the actual price of FI, and also if you can invest 5-7K More , then definately go for Fi, and about the spare part availablility , depend on how active your Showroom is, Suzuki didin't had awesome bike like Gixxer in past that can be used for daily routine, so Spare part availablility problem may occur, but if you live in a metropolis / big city don't even bother about that.

I like the new graphics of SF FI, Really cool , and rear disc brake i was hoping to be in SF, but great go for it, after riding my baby for week realised we need rear disc, and sadly we don't have option to install the RDK (Rear disc kit)

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I'm thinking to carry a bottle of Castrol Engine Oil for my Free servicing, as they definately gona charge for their own Engine oil , which really is Sh***y [Local or Cheap brand Engine Oil, Only Labour charge gona be free, Planning to use only Castrol Oil for Engine,
Suggest something better or help with this idea.
]

Well there is not a much difference between the rear disk break and the rear drum break. The sf's drum break have quite a good bite to it. Also the FI makes little sense as this is a 150cc bike, an FI is just a accessory. Our bike does not produce that much amount of power that there may be fuel supply shortage due to the carburetor. The carburetor does a good enough job an a 150cc bike. You need to understand that the FI motor is always way to expensive. Also it has to be always immersed in petrol or it fuses off, that means it increases the amount of residual petrol in the bike. I dont get it why people opt for a FI in such low cubic capacity bikes.

As for the castrol oil I'd say NO. The SVC's use motul or indemitsu 15W50 semi-synthetic oil which is good enough for our bike and is way better than castrol.

[Rapper Deepak Arya]

Re: Pros and Cons of Stock, Naked Gixxer's and bar-end mirrors

As for the castrol oil I'd say NO. The SVC's use motul or indemitsu 15W50 semi-synthetic oil which is good enough for our bike and is way better than castrol.

Sadly none of above Oil Available in my City, Blah, they gona be using, Veedol, Max , Castrol , Phew dono wth m gona do

[RohIIT]

Re: Pros and Cons of Stock, Naked Gixxer's and bar-end mirrors

Sadly none of above Oil Available in my City, Blah, they gona be using, Veedol, Max , Castrol , Phew dono wth m gona do

Veedol Super Swift 10w40
Veedol Takeoff4T plus 10w30

Refer manual for correct grade and pick from these two. These above oils make motul , shell etc look like crap.

[sandeepcf]

Re: Pros and Cons of Stock, Naked Gixxer's and bar-end mirrors

I find Shell Helix HX7 very good in my Gixxer.

[Saurabh213]

Re: Pros and Cons of Stock, Naked Gixxer's and bar-end mirrors

I find Shell Helix HX7 very good in my Gixxer.

Shell Helix HX7 is a car grade oil..it may cause clutch slippage..

[Jithu Jarvis]

Re: Suzuki Gixxer SF : Ownership thread

[QUOTE=Rapper Deepak Arya;1209333]Ofcourse dude, if you can wait for 2 Months ie ( end of April ) we might come to knew the actual price of FI, and also if you can invest 5-7K More , then definately go for Fi, and about the spare part availablility , depend on how active your Showroom is, Suzuki didin't had awesome bike like Gixxer in past that can be used for daily routine, so Spare part availablility problem may occur, but if you live in a metropolis / big city don't even bother about that.

I like the new graphics of SF FI, Really cool , and rear disc brake i was hoping to be in SF, but great go for it, after riding my baby for week realised we need rear disc, and sadly we don't have option to install the RDK (Rear disc kit

Really happy to get u r advice lol !Deepak. Helped me to make a decision of waiting for gixxer sf fi. I will be a continuous viewer of this thread. All guys here are superb. U guys are lucky.Waiting to own a baby busa.

But sad to hear that spare parts availability is low.

[Rapper Deepak Arya]

Re: Suzuki Gixxer SF : Ownership thread

But sad to hear that spare parts availability is low.

Don't worry about parts, Suzuki is Very Trusted brank in Bike, and won't be creating much problem , unless you follow the step to take care of your bike , or drive Rashly ,

Even if you want the spare parts, you can go for easy way that we all indian do " take your anger up and shove in their A** up " then ask what part do you need.

Waiting for FI is worth but again if it launches too late you gona get mad .

My dad's first bike also was SUZUKI [ Samurai ] 16 years back and mine first bike too is SUZUKI SF

[de.das.dude]

Re: Suzuki Gixxer SF : Ownership thread

anyone know where i can get the handle bar ends. Some f*cking vandal took the right one off of mine it seems.

[Jithu Jarvis]

Re: Suzuki Gixxer SF : Ownership thread

Don't worry about parts, Suzuki is Very Trusted brank in Bike, and won't be creating much problem , unless you follow the step to take care of your bike , or drive Rashly ,

Even if you want the spare parts, you can go for easy way that we all indian do " take your anger up and shove in their A** up " then ask what part do you need.

Waiting for FI is worth but again if it launches too late you gona get mad .

My dad's first bike also was SUZUKI [ Samurai ] 16 years back and mine first bike too is SUZUKI SF

Yahh !!!! You are well said. Suzuki is well known company in the world but its popularity is bit low in India. One of my mechanic friend said Suzuki bikes have very low resale value even though it is equipped with high lasting and problem free engine. I found a lot of sf adds in olx majority of bikes just completed the run in period only( new bikes which completed 1 or 2 services). I don't know why people are letting it go before its engine get set for proper mileage and power. I just responded to 2,3 adds and the owners are ready to give the bike for even 70 k.( which nearly completed 2k,within 5k kms)..........

[sandeepcf]

Re: Pros and Cons of Stock, Naked Gixxer's and bar-end mirrors

Shell Helix HX7 is a car grade oil..it may cause clutch slippage..

Never happened for the past 3500kms.
I used to use car oils, HDEO oils in my old Unicorn and clutch slippage never happened.

[Rapper Deepak Arya]

Re: Suzuki Gixxer SF : Ownership thread

I just responded to 2,3 adds and the owners are ready to give the bike for even 70 k.( which nearly completed 2k,within 5k kms)..........

Never give a crap about them, these type of people who sell are of 2 Type
1. Good Family with lot of money and want to show off .
2. People who want to taste every bike.

and third can be said, how really have need to sell in certain circumstances.

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anyone know where i can get the handle bar ends. Some f*cking vandal took the right one off of mine it seems.

Opt one of below
1. Go to Showroom ask if they have spare
2. Visit Local good spare part seller or bike modification they can use some thing to fix there
3. Find a Parked bike and take off pair of those, [Might be risky lol]
4. There is a Material Black Hard Sponge , if you can get you hands on them, use them to twist inside both end holes, dono where to get that, but you may find some alternative material.