Yes service is a problem with suzuki. At least at Aryan suzuki in bangalore it is not satisfactory. They only do waterwash and oil change. Cant say if they really change oil filter; i hope they do. Before delivery, they did not check clutch adjustment, chain slackness, nothing. Which is the best service center in bangalore?

Anyhow, good to see so many new Gs150r owners. Guys, i am posting after a long time, so its a long post.

Here is a recap, initially gear shifting was so hard, i could not use toe shifter to upshift. Also, getting neutral was very difficult. From 2nd gear, the bike would skip neutral and go down to 1st gear 95% of the times. Showroom guys said neutral problem will be sorted after first service.

After 200 km, the gear shifts smoothened and was able to do toe shifts. But still finding neutral was difficult. Also, on 3 occasions, i noticed a missing sound while riding. It is kind of firecraker "phaat" sound, just for one stroke, and then the bike sounds normal again.

My bike got drenched in rain one day, and could have water entered the tank and caused this sound. But apart from those 3 times, i have not got that missing "phaat" sound again

At 736 km, gave my bike for first service. They just changed engine oil and oil filter, did water wash, and lubricated chain because i told them to. They charged Rs.460 including oil charge of Rs.258. They said at service they changed engine oil from 10x30 to 20w40. Oil filter costs Rs.30. Battery maintainence Rs. 15. They even charged Rs. 70 extra to lubricate the chain. The remaining cost is for consumables (meaning oil for chain) and labor and tax.

After first service, bike looked new again. Service guys told me that petrol quality in my bike was not good and that it had water mixed. Then, i realized that before giving for service i forgot to tell them about that missing "phaat" sound. I asked them how they think it is water, they said they checked and found more than normal amount of smoke coming from exhaust. So, nowadays, after filling petrol and locking the lid and removing the key, i make sure i press the top edge of the lid down, and i hear a clink sound, indicating that the tank lid is perfectly locked.


Now, after first service, from 2nd gear it definitely goes down to 0 and then down to 1st gear. Also, now when upshifting from 1st gear, it goes to 0, and only then goes up to 2nd. So, the finding-neutral problem is solved. But i wonder if oil change solved this or clutch adjustment? Also, sometimes i get a thud sound while downshifting from 3rd to 2nd gear or upshifting from 2nd to 3rd gear. This thud when downshifting from 3rd to 2nd or upshift from 2nd to 3rd is there from the start and continues even after first service.

After first service, next day, i noticed i was getting a "clik" sound when changing gears. Also, the same "clik" sound occurs when i ride over humps. I found that the clik sound is coming because of loose chain. When chaning gears or riding over humps, the bottom part of the chain was hitting against the chain case and causing that clik sound.

Instead of grease, service guys used some thin oil on the chain, which made the chain loose. Again, took it to showroom after 2 weeks and got the chain tightened. Now, the click sound has disappeared. Later i greased the chain myself.

Meanwhile, one of my collegues was impressed with my Gs150r and ended up buying the same white Gs150r. He bought from same showroom 1 month after i bought. We parked our bikes next to each other. No difference at all. All accessories and even the key chain is same. In fact, just for the heck of it, i compared the keys, and even the keys looked identical. We swapped keys and tried opening each others bike, and both of us were shocked. We both were able to unlock and start the other's bike so easily using our key. So, a bit scared now. How can two white gs150r bikes purchased 1 month apart have same key?

My friend's bike too had the hard gear shifts and difficult neutral problem. But but the hard gears is solved after he did some 100 km. The problem finding neutral is there, but not as much it was in my bike. Now, his bike done just 300 km.

More good news, another friend of mine too ended up buying the gs150r, this time a blue one. Due to his budget, i had recommended slingshot to him. But he did not like Slingshot looks and pickup. Then, for less height and weight, i told thim to consider SZ-R or Fz. Fz16 he found it out of budget. He then went for Honda Shine or Unicorn, but then felt those were overpriced and came back to Slingshot. He went to book slingshot but ended up buying Gs150r. Guess what, he says he is easily able to handle gs150r, though he is around 5'4".


I rode my friends blue gs150r for about 1 km. It had done just 6 km on odo, but the clutch felt smoother and engine felt less louder than my bike. Also, gear shifting was smooth, no force required, and getting to neutral was also very easy. The bike was set in no-mode. Now, i am wondering, why my bike took nearly 200 km for gears to smoothen. I was able to get netural properly only after first service at 750 km. My bike was bought on Feb29 and my friend's blue bike on May22. Have they made any further changes in the bike?

Anyway, currently, my bike has run 1500 km on odo, gear shifts are smooth, and able to get neutral easily. The thud sound still occurs between 3rd and 2nd gear shifts. Also, when i put my bike on center stand, start the engine, depress clutch, shift to 1st gear, the rear wheel starts turning even if clutch is still depressed. Rear wheel turns with good force; i can stop it with my foot. I tried tightening the clutch (so clutch cable is pulled more), but even if clutch lever is fully depressed, the rear wheel continues to turn. Tightening clutch cable did not solve it, so readjusted the clutch cable back to original loose setting again, so that cable is not always pulled.

Also, i recently noticed some mild oil leakage from my bike. The undersuface of the engine and near the gear lever is wet. Even the wire coming from the coil is wet with oil. Cant pinpoint if the leak is from near the coil or from near the oil drain nut. I feel service guys did not open the main oil drain nut at all. Instead they drained the oil by opening the 3 bolts of the base plate that has the oil drain nut within it. Seems like this baseplate with 3 bolts is not properly tightened again. This oil leak was not there before first service.

Also, my cousin recently test rode my bike and on returning said that smoke is coming from exhaust. He said to take it to showroom and ask them why. This has got me worried again. My bike did not got wet in rain again, and i always ensure that the tank lid is tightly closed. What could be the cause for smoke from exhaust? I suspect bad quality petrol. I will empty current petrol in my tank and then fill petrol from a different petrol bunk and see if the misfiring "phaat" sound and smoke again occurs.

Goinig to give it for 2nd service soon. Hope the smoke from exhaust problem is not a serious one.

Curse suzuki , no SC in nanded ,second largest city in marathwada , you have to travel to places like latur & beed most backward region . we in this forum are doing favours to suzuki just because they hve some fantastic products , any way its your money its your choice , ride safe take care.

To crosscheck,you can check the color of the new oil poured and you can get your replaced oil filter too from the SC... [Dont ask me ,how to know the oil filter was yours or not]

That is normal for a new bikes. Nothing to worry here.. During rainy seasons, protect your bike with rain covers..

Something fishy here, in my SC whether I told them to lubricate or not ,they'll lubricate the chain, but there is no any separate bill for it..
I never did battery maintenance in the last seven months(~16000kms).. Still the battery is strong [Thanks to Full DC ].. Check whether it needs maintenance or not and then proceed.,,
Rs.70 for lubrication, better you can purchase a spray type grease and use it by yourself or change the oil by yourself and use the old oil, mix it with lithium grease and then use it for lubrication,your choice..
At SC,they mostly use the old oil for lubrication,.That's what you'd found as thin oil..


Try to reduce the speed a little and downshift ..See if it helps you...
Remember this bike can go in 3rd gear at 12kmph too and 27kmph at 6th gear also without any knocking sound [Provided you gradually open the throttle].. So utilize the speed and shift the gears..

Congratulations to your friends.,If they dont mind, please ask them to share their experience here ..

That's unbelievable regarding keys, better report your SC and SUZUKI INDIA and let them know this too..

That's called Rider's ability.. If he handles well,the bike will reflect the same..

Dont play with the settings, it's normal in all bikes,atleast in GS..
If I remember correctly, it's the same scenario in my HHP+ too...

Water goes in to the tank while washing too. Put a piece of thin plastic cover under the lid and close the lid before washing.

About the neutral problem: I am still facing it after 23,965 kms of ride and am not considering it as an issue as the bike can be stopped and started while in any gear. And parking the bike with gear engaged is always safer as it prevents rolling off.

The smoke may be because of the excess quantity of engine oil. Usually the moronic mechanics or their trainee assistants are filling 1100 ml of oil regularly while the oil drained is much lesser than that. The other possibility is that the air cleaner is highly clogged. Removing the excess oil if any and cleaning the air cleaner will solve this problem.

The other possibilities are ruled out as the bike is GS.



The wheel rotating even while the clutch is disengaged is because of the drag of the engine oil on the clutch plates. It is normal and is harmless and changing to lower cold viscosity oil such as 15W or 10W will surely stop this weird rotation.

And I invite all of you to this thread started by Sri. PSR.

Got One...!

Gents,

Got my white coloured spanking new GS150R on 1st june evening from Aryan Suzuki Old airport road. Supposed to get it earlier but due to bundh, was delayed. Was very very excited. Just before delivery, i checked all around the bike for oil spillage and other anamolies like mentioned in the previous post's. Found none. Finally saw the headlamp, found a 2 inch scratch. Was disappointed. Told the sales rep. He took it to the garage below. Said will replace the headlamp on monday. Rode the bike back home, was very pleased, smooth gearbox, super brakes (compared to unicorn) and awesome suspension, this was just what the doctor ordered... So need to take it showroom again on monday.
On 2nd june, Checked the bike in broad day light, was shocked to find corrosion on the weld area where the suspension bracket is welded to the swingarm. Please see the snaps attached. Even the welding on the chasis is improper. It is porous. you can see the air holes. Has any one seen this on their bikes. I am thinking of claiming warranty on my bike. I guess this is shoddy quality control on part of Suzuki...

OMG, swingarm is a single piece in my bike with a welding plate juts above to hold the suspension.. No cuts in the swingarm., Will post reference pics tomorrow...

Wait for others reply too..


That was one wonderful informative thread... Thanks for sharing..

That welding on my bike, as you can see, is clean without any rusting. On your bike, I guess, it is not rusting but dust accumulated in the grooves formed there while welding. Before reaching a conclusion, clean that area with soap and tooth brush.
You need not be disappointed as the bike is under replacement warranty of any defective part for two years from the date of purchase or 30,000 kms, whichever occurs earlier.
Anyway, before demanding a replacement of the parts or the entire bike, check the same portions of the other bikes kept in your service centre.

Same Key/lock combination is now issue with most of the bikes this is understandable with popular models, but with GS ( not popular)its issue that too with same model & make within short interval , you should take up the issue with suzuki.

'Thud ' sound is not a issue , just shift at right RPM and speed usually i do 2-3 or 3-2 at 20-30 kmh at 2000 rpm cluth fully depressed .

Even i am 5.2' , only handle bar adjust towards rider side little bit, this bike is too comfortable and seems well designed for all postures.

'Phat' sound is misfiring often occurs during deaacelerating , going down hills at lower gears etc, due to various reasons like carb setting , fuel , air filter cloging, etc , easily rectified while doing servicing.

Smoke from exhaust , well this is different problem and not expected from new bike , bur general reasons may be water entering combustion chamber , high oil level , bad fuel , water in oil sump , air / fuel mixture not proper, 'improper run in ' ,apart from this this problems arises with very old bikes / engine with worn out piston rings /cylinder , valves etc which can be ruled out from your case, check with SC

Shifting from 2/1 to neutral is tricky and requires little skills , just soft flick that too at very low speed/rpm almost during stand still .

Your services are expensive , in mumbai we only pay for oil/filter change in free services.
I personnaly request you not to compare with other bikes at this stage , every other bike of same make feels better than ours , that psychlogical effect and nothing more. take care of your bike as per manual suggest.
Happy riding......

Guys my bike is nearing the 3000 mark. I must say that it is one hell of a bike. It is truly a hidden find! So smooth and comfortable that one can do 1000 KM a day and still get up fresh and energetic the next day! Its like sitting on some king's throne! I am so happy for buying this bike. And oh, I filled up the tank before the 8 RS price hike. The price is reduced a bit now but I am still having more fuel in the tank from the last refill

As everything has a flaw somewhere, I find the gear box to be very hard. I literally have to stand or stomp it or shift multiple times to get the gear to slot to the next or previous gear. I need to raise this in the next service. As for the mileage, I am pretty sure the previous service center guys screwed it to return 46 from the previous 56. So need to get that adjusted.

But over all, I am really really happy with the bike! Thanks to Suzuki for making such a gem!

Put some spare part price list so that it will be easy to know to price of our GS parts.

Like side shields and mudguard.


Also refer this once Suzuki GS150R knocking of engine

I have been servicing my GS since last 1 year in APPLE AUTO , near devegowda petrol bunk, b'lore. I am happy with their service and I was there in front of my bike while servicing and I could make sure everything is done. You too can try.

Whats the suzuki recomended valve clearence of gs150r, INLET and EXHAUST?

Getting some hard hitting sound from engine when fast acceleration above 4k rpm or riding at 65+ and when riding on up. (similar to pulsar)

Went to advaitha (south end) and apple (near DG bunk) to test the test ride bike.
Those bikes doesnt have that much sound and service people say my bike is normal and all gs has that Bore (cylinder) head sound and its not from valves.
And also says valve clearence is ok when checked during service.

Any good known mech at these service station or any good service centre at bangalore.?



Rest its smooth and mileage is 58 to 62 on highway at 60 to 70kmph.
Top speed 123kmph. 2012 GS

That thud sound only occurs when changing from 3rd to 2nd gear. It does not occur when changing from 1st-2nd, 3rd-4th, 4th-5th, 5th-6th gears. I think it occurs as there is big difference in gear ratios between 2nd and 3rd gears. All other gears are closely spaced. I guess we need to reduce rpm slightly especially when changing between 2nd-3rd. All other gears can be shifted without any problem around 3.5k to 4.5k rpm. After first service, getting to netural problem is solved. I can easily get to neutral now.

As with clutch adjustment, nothing to worry, I have not tighened the cable too much. Me and my friend used to change oil on our own in our previous vehicles (bajaj saffire, hero winner, Chetak, Ax100, samurai, Kb100, kb125, Crux) and adjust choke cable, acclerator cable, idling, brake cable, clutch cable, and even change minor parts like fused bulbs and brake shoes too. I am used to adjusting such minor settings. I just did not want to do those myself on my Gs150r as it is new and may void warranty.

At first service, i did not ask them to service battery, but they did it on their own. After first service, i removed the seat cover and I could see dust accumulated on the air filter outer part, so obviously they did not clean or even touch the airfilter during first service.

I think that misfiring "phaat" sound and smoke from exhaust are related issues. I suspect adulterated petrol from bunk. I will finish the current petrol in my tank and after that fill petrol from another bunk and see. I think that should solve the smoke problem.

Also, i forgot to mention, before first service, i was riding in eco mode and was getting around 50 kmpl mileage. After first service at 736 km, i rode another 150 km and changed to power mode at around 900 km on odo. Now, odo reads 1500 km, but mileage now is around 46 kmpl in power mode. Frankly, i really did not notice any difference in power between the 2 modes.

Anyway, all you guys, thanks for the suggestions.

Hello Friends

I have added some pictures of my bike parts which has been changed while making of White colour

Hello Friends

Here i have attached some images of My modification to my GS[Light System]

1. This is the final modification which has a couple of Telescopic HID in Crush Guard, and also crush guard moded to white colour





2.Brightness of Two Telescopic HIDs





3.Two Telescopic HID takes about 9A current



4. How it is made, so simple first we made cylinder like pipe to fix the Telescopic HID











5.Then this cylinder is fixed in the crush guard









6. Crush Guard and the Cylinder Holder is Painted to OEM White












7. Finally rear End is painted in Red colour






Still to go:
1.Front Fork Rubber will be changed to Red colour