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**Vikshe** · 02-29-2012, 06:18 PM

Originally posted by KIRTIMANNAN View Post

I still have my doubts with ppl claiming 60+ mileage..this is based on the "mileage test" using bottle method..it is not a reliable test...

realistically i would say that mileage is around 50-55 for ppl who ride normally..45-50 for ppl who ride in the city..stop and go types and 40-45 for ppl who drive fast...

my mileage is a constantly around 45..

I have tested on a monthly basis with no of times visiting petrol pumps , this is how i test(track) my vehical milege.
empty tank before filling if possible or see how much is there , record how much you fill every time for this whole period , drive normally as trafic & conditions permit . once you have reached at a stage where remaining petrol is equivalent to last recorded one you can just get differnce in odo / no of liters filled , this will give you real drive mileage with all wastages evaporations included , mine got 54 KPL ( hot climate presently)in any driving condition
45 seems low as per GS standard even under rash drive, drive at upper gears as much as possible smoothly in eco mode . 60 KPL is doubtfull but achievable.
I believe as some one indicated that this bike adapts riding style of the rider.
Drive safely , love thy your byke.

rgds,

**pavan_cin** · 02-29-2012, 06:21 PM

Originally posted by Vikshe View Post

Thanks were in mumbai can i get Motul( Authenticated) (all 3 types), i doubt originalty available in 2 wheeler repaire/Shops streets. same case with Shell & Gulf , Worth is new so authenticity should be no issue has some body tried with gixy, virtually all Oils are packed in Navi Mumbai region , affraid to try Castrol ( most prone to duplication due to every were availablity)because of this , i do not want to experiment with this glorious engine & transmission as its still a todler 2 months & 3,500 kms
rgds

When i lived in mumbai, i usually get the motul oil from Motul distributor at sakinaka. He is the distributor of mumbai. read below post to get the propper address :

Engine Oils - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community

http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/universal-threads/4789-engine-oils-311.html#post542113

The gold mine of all the topics which are frequently discussed..

**pavan_cin** · 02-29-2012, 06:24 PM

Congrats Samshalu.

I think you are the GS owner (with most miles on odo) who is active in XBHP. 60K in 2 years is not a joke and it shows the reliability of the engine

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**Vikshe** · 02-29-2012, 06:27 PM

Originally posted by punarvasu View Post

Met a GS owner today at the SC. He has covered about 87,000 kms on his 2008 model GS. He has no complains other than the frequent loosening of the chain of the bike.

Thats good info , we have GS who have covered these figures , hope they do not encounter any large problems (Engine overhaul , smoky exhaust and all that).
We can replace with good brand while replacing chain sets , any body have info on drive chains , i think stock chains are not choosen properly with design.

**Vikshe** · 02-29-2012, 06:40 PM

Originally posted by sunilg View Post

ownership experience approved and merged.

Hope there is no change in any dynamics of engine and other drive train even after heavy usage ( as expected from quad Japs) ,
by bajaj bikes(Kawa DNA champion , boxer) always sounded and responded differently through out there illustrous careers

though covered more than 70 K each over 9 years.
My brothers ist gen Activa is as strong as new after 95 K ( changed CVT belt, cent clucth no of times, but engine is untouched.
Expect GS to last that long , this will be perhaps my last 2 wheeler and will be there forever.

**jitubhai** · 02-29-2012, 06:48 PM

hi all i m posting first time,but u hav halped mi alot so thanks to u all

i own gs blue bual tone,18000 on odo ,may2010 modal ,i have changed to motul 20w40,and iridium plug good responce from bike motul is just awsome ,i have modified rear tyre to 120 and stock seat having huge cushion on it for comphart ,how to post pics here pls guide.......

**KIRTIMANNAN** · 02-29-2012, 06:52 PM

Originally posted by jitubhai View Post

i own gs blue bual tone,18000 on odo ,may2010 modal ,i have changed to motul 20w40,and iridium plug good responce from bike motul is just awsome ,i have modified rear tyre to 120 and stock seat having huge cushion on it for comphart ,how to post pics here pls guide.......

Welcome to the forum..

@Vikshe - I have tried everything other than actually fiddling with the carburetor for getting good mileage..the best i have got on my bike is 48..but it is consistently near 45..

@All - Bangalore Junta...where can i original MOTUL oil for the GS. Also anyone done a DC change?

**vikhyath** · 02-29-2012, 06:52 PM

Originally posted by Vikshe View Post

Hope there is no change in any dynamics of engine and other drive train even after heavy usage ( as expected from quad Japs) ,
by bajaj bikes(Kawa DNA champion , boxer) always sounded and responded differently through out there illustrous careers

though covered more than 70 K each over 9 years.
My brothers ist gen Activa is as strong as new after 95 K ( changed CVT belt, cent clucth no of times, but engine is untouched.
Expect GS to last that long , this will be perhaps my last 2 wheeler and will be there forever.

It might well be the last two-wheeler for many of us since the fossil fuels are becoming hard to find. Its just a matter of another 10 years until we run out of fossil fuels if we keep using it at the current rate.

**jitubhai** · 02-29-2012, 07:07 PM

i m also getting same milage ,motul oil and iridium plug is good combo for performance

**2strokerama** · 02-29-2012, 07:07 PM

Originally posted by KIRTIMANNAN View Post

@All - Bangalore Junta...where can i original MOTUL oil for the GS. Also anyone done a DC change?

Where can you find duplicate motul? Ive bought 4 cans till now from 4 different shops in bangalore. None seemed to be a dupicate....all had proper company letterhead, sealed lid and mfg date, batch no & price printed on the back label and were in the usual bottle design of the company.

The only thing that seemed a bit out of character on one of the bottles was a cheap sounding "label ke peeche kya hai" tag for their usual money back offers.

So, how do you identify a duplicate motul?

Originally posted by vikhyath View Post

It might well be the last two-wheeler for many of us since the fossil fuels are becoming hard to find. Its just a matter of another 10 years until we run out of fossil fuels if we keep using it at the current rate.

That kind of puts things in perspective. I'll just have all my fun on this bike then, instead of waiting for a bigger one.

**jitubhai** · 02-29-2012, 07:12 PM

Originally posted by KIRTIMANNAN View Post

Welcome to the forum..

@Vikshe - I have tried everything other than actually fiddling with the carburetor for getting good mileage..the best i have got on my bike is 48..but it is consistently near 45..

@All - Bangalore Junta...where can i original MOTUL oil for the GS. Also anyone done a DC change?

i m getting same avg. switch to motul and iridium plug bike performs well

**Vikshe** · 02-29-2012, 07:54 PM

Originally posted by vikhyath View Post

It might well be the last two-wheeler for many of us since the fossil fuels are becoming hard to find. Its just a matter of another 10 years until we run out of fossil fuels if we keep using it at the current rate.

Not to mentions no of new user added every moment ,we are too dependent on fossil fuels till we have another alternte source which is unlikely in at least 10 years there is no alternative either to stop transportations , we have to do traveling , Still there are larger gas guzzlers ourselling

GS(Suzuki's cool marketing

).

**Vikshe** · 02-29-2012, 08:01 PM

Originally posted by jitubhai View Post

i m getting same avg. switch to motul and iridium plug bike performs well

But won't that void so called warranty , SC guys are not willing to pour outside oil other than there own( though i have changed once with elf moto gold with better results), where do we find oil filter if they refuse to give.

**Vikshe** · 02-29-2012, 08:06 PM

Originally posted by kripscorp View Post

Man, Good work man... Yellow wire is for high beam. and the same wire goes to the console... I have the wiring diagram. ... Im very sure, it is the same yellow wire used for High beam that goes for high beam LED.

Has any one changed color of backlite LED's in this forum , one guy overtook me on grey GS with white backlite consel ( too gorgeous with size of this speedo). was excited but could not catch him , he just vanished as i left the chase.

**2strokerama** · 02-29-2012, 08:24 PM

@ vikshe: Please use the multi quote feature if you're looking to make a lot of replies.

Its the + button at the bottom right side of each post. Press it for every post that you want to reply to, except the last post. Use the 'quote' button for the final post. All posts will appear quoted in a single reply this way.

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