Even i didn't drive and select. I select and then drive that one and confirmed.

I tried sitting very close to the tank while riding. I didn't feel any vibes. But i feel it's very difficult to shift gears. I think your seating position is wrong buddy. That's why you have difficulties in downshifting, thats why you hear some noise coming from front suspension and that's why you feel that viberations. Somebody correct me if i am wrong.

Don't worry about your complaints. Lord Muruga will take care.


When will our GS be like that?

Completely agree with you buddy.

Hey i thought that it may make some scratches on the back. So i'm using that cycle lock in front. You can also put that in front while riding. It's pretty good. No sounds, no scratches, no vibration, nothing. Perfectly fits in the front. Check the pic for more information.

I purchased my GSR from Swargate Suzuki and i believe i am the only one in this Forum in Pune to purchase from Swargate Suzuki.
Well, the Dealership Experience has been a Mixed one. The Pre Delivery Part was smooth. No katkat or hassles. My Sales Agent Nisar was Responsive. I took a Loan Scheme which also went very smooth. I got Teflon Coating as a freebie from the Dealer but there is no way i can tell if they have done it or no. When i booked by Bike, i wanted the Grey Color and they did not have it. They were getting the new Lot of Bikes the next Day of which 2 were Grey. Even i did not get to choose my Bike. I was just alloted a new Grey GSR.
A day before taking delivery i checked my Bike, which had a Plastic covering on some Parts and made sure everything is fine.

Faced some niggling Issues as Chain Noise which was rectified by the Service Center in a couple of days. First Service Experience was also OK, not that Great.

Am still experiencing an Issue wherin a part of my Chain Cover's Paint has Peeled Off and has got a bit rusted because of Acid falling from the Battery above. Dunno if this happened during 1st Service. Had told them to replace it under Warranty or Paint it. They did not wilingly agree to replace it under Warranty and painted that Part with a Blue Color on my Grey Bike. Idiots. Even then, they missed a part and it is still left unpainted and rusted. Then, i decided that i will get it replaced under Warranty as it's not my Fault. A person there did assure me that he will replace it but does not have it in stock and will contact me in 10 Days. This happened about 20 Days ago. I also sent Mails to Suzuki in the Contact or Feedback Section on their Suzuki Website but no response. Will contact the SC in a couple of Days regarding that. If no response, then probably i will escalate this to a Higher Level.

Leaving all that aside, the Main Reason why i chose Swargate Suzuki was the Distance from my Home. This itself is about 8 Kms. Kothrud Suzuki is Poles apart. Around 20 Kms from my Home. So, that was out of Question.

Sagar and Animeher have had Good Experiences from Kothrud Suzuki. So, i would suggest you get it from there, if Distance from your Home is not a Concern.

this bike is not for roaring... it like unicorn (a silent killer)

suzuki engineers designed the exhaust system such that it has built in resonator(good low end torque called XTP), reduce vibrations and also to meet the current emission norms.

I think you are comparing this with apache... its exhaust is designed particularly for roaring thump(refer its own website)

most of the people like silent bike (me too).

@abhi_gsr: On the day the teflon coating is done, it should feel very smooth to touch, you know what we call 'chikna'.
Anyways, now that a few days have passed, you can try this: Pour some water on a flat painted surface of the bike&see if the drops are trickling down or staying on top. This will give you an idea of whether the teflon coating was done or not.

Thats good now. But still cover the remote with plastic in rain.. By the way, u meant to say, attaching this system has not violated any warranty ?

Wait till 1600 km at least. That GS was 2881 km old.. And its not just km, servicing also makes some 'magic'... The 5000-6000 rpm patch in my bike is now awesomely smooth. It was rough earlier. I don't know what they did under servicing..

@dhiwakar: can u elaborate what exactly is problem in down shifting ? would be easy to help u...

@Aniruddha: would u mind sharing some pics of ur trip ?

yes sir.. the same thing iam talking about.. is it normal ??? i thought it was a shabby work .. dont know the reason why if its delibeartely done...

will water not collect in the chain guard if this is the case????

shadowfax...

my problem is that when you suddenly stop at 6th gear, then coming to the lower gear is a big headache.. the gears do not properly fall in place... it makes too much of sound also and the whole traffic looks at me ... it makes moving again also difficult as takes a lot of time to downshift..... the same thing would be butter smooth in my earlier victor..

but will sitting posture affect gear shifts.. i doubt... as the same was not experienced by me in my earlier victor..

now dont throw stones at me for comparing always with victor.... becoz it was my earlier bike, comparisons do come to my mind, as i expected my GS to perform better than victor... anything wrong???

@dhiwakar: Buddy, even I compare my Vesta to my old Caliber115, so nothing wrong in comparing your bike to old Victor. However, know that these are completely different bikes, and GS will behave differently than Victor, because it is a completely different machine. It's not like comparing P150 to P180, which are from the same stable. So my suggestion will be, learn to cope up with what the GS presents you. I'll bet that it is not that you have done a huge mistake or anything buying GS. Gear shifting is a matter of habbit, and especially for shifting while standstill is not life altering scenario. What would you prefer, smooth shifting with less power and less safety or other way round?

Think positively my friend Otherwise you will miss out a lot of good things the bike has in store for you.

@shadowfax: sorry buddy, I couldn't click any photo of the ride WIll surely get some on next trip. BTW thnks for asking in Suzuki about the bulbs. I am planning a mod similar to what I did in caliber115. I am planning to remove the pilot bulbs and number plate bulb, and replacing the 35W bulb with 60/55W Osram silverstar. The effective light to the bulb will be either 35+5+5+5=50W or if the pilot lamps are 10W each (which I doubt), then 35+10+10+5=65W. The headlight was improved substantially on my previous bike, I hope same will hold true here as well This is a simple mod, not voiding any warranty issues.

Means u first stop (speed = 0) in 6th gear and then u downshift till 1st gear right ?

@shadowfax

@shadowfax
Plastic cover is not necessory. The remote will always be in my packets. In rain, i use a jerkin. Rain water won't go inside my jerkin. So no problem.

If i have any problem with battery or electrical wiring. I can't claim warranty. But i hope i won't have any problem if maintained properly. If i have any problem in that remote lock kit. I can claim warranty. Warranty for that kit is different and warranty for the battery is different buddy.

Another one joins the gang

Hi all,

After following this thread for the last couple of weeks. After a lot of research/ TDs I have finally booked my GS150R today (Greenish Blue).

I am working at chennai, and this bike fits my requirements to a T - power+mileage+refinement. basically a powerful executive commuter. I had the uni/hunk on my mind, but was bowled over by the GS after my test drive. I thought the hunk has too many vibes, while the uni is not very exciting to look at (purely personal choice). I do know it is an otherwisee excellent vehicle having driven it for more than a year earlier (my roomie had one)

My dealer is ABT motors in nandanam.

Many thanks to all the guys (sam, hyderbadi nawab,animeher, karthik,siva, dhiwakar, et all ) who have shared their experiences on this thread and helped people like me make an informed decision.

I selected my particular piece also at the showroom today at the time of booking - checked for rust etc - the bike seems fine. Delivery expected on Monday/Tuesday.

Any particular checklist to follow at the time of delivery ?

Cheers!
Srinivas

btw: how many gs owners from chennai on this thread ?

@dhiwaker

@dhiwaker
Nothing is wrong in comparing buddy. I did felt some trouble in gear shifting when i sit as you said very close to the tank. I ride victor once. I know victor is a good machine. No doubt at all. But GS is also a wonderful machine. It has more advantages than anyother bike. As i told earlier, wait till your first service is completed. All your problem should vanished after first service. After i take delivery from the service center, i will tell you the performance of the bike.

@mr srini

@mrsrini
Hey congrats on your new bike mrsrini. Welcome to xbhp. I think you've chosen the right bike for your needs. I think you know all the advantages and disadvantages of this bike. Follow all the break in rules. Enjoy your new bike.

Yes sir.. exactly....

Stopping in the 6th gear might not be the right idea... but when situation warrants no other escape sir...