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**punarvasu** · 07-05-2012, 01:53 PM

Originally posted by jammbuster View Post

ANY GOOD SERVICE STATION IN NEW DELHI, I AM STAYING IN VIKASPURI, :d....

JUST FOR MY KNOWLEDGE...

Originally posted by jammbuster View Post

Na.....

Still in pipeline..

So please tell me the same

Originally posted by jammbuster View Post

Yesterday took test drive again of this bike... But again.. I don't know why... Stance of this bike ( handle position) i don't like.. May be i will not be interested in buying this bike, though it might have lots of goodies.......

This is the second time i faced the same thing...... & that from different dealer too.

If you are not satisfied with GS, never go for it. Instead of sitting on the fence, test ride some other bikes and select one among those.

Originally posted by Vikshe View Post

There will be trade off for drive ratio between belt /pulley and chain/sprocket assembly but not much , we have people altering final ratio to optimise performance.

Originally posted by Vikshe View Post

Teeth on pulleys will enhance grip unlike sprocket teeth engaging with chain links and are different , it will be circumference of both pulleys.

I am doubtful about this statement too.

Originally posted by Vikshe View Post

we have after market components like spark plugs air filters, exhausts,etc costing 8-10 times and not justifying the costs though they are direct fit.

True.

Originally posted by Vikshe View Post

As we are involved with GS let this discussion hold on this thread too ,along with new one for better ideas (bullet guys specially, other bikers will hardly take interest due to different combinations, but may help).

Starting a new thread to gather ideas from other bikers too was a mere suggestion. The idea is from Dr. Arul and if he thinks it is better to continue this discussion here, let it be so.
Starting a new thread has its own negative side. See how the discussion on engine oils goes endlessly without reaching anywhere.

Originally posted by Vikshe View Post

Yesterday my GS had experience of heavy rains in Mumbai ... when one more guy on GS(rare) passed very easily.

Originally posted by Vikshe View Post

kudos to suzi engineering due to high raise and weight and design quality (raised muffler , air intake , isolated electricals)this bike can be driven confidently in any circumstances.

**chiragwarm** · 07-05-2012, 01:59 PM

8000 KMS. & now changing to fully synthetic. Totally dissatisfied with Motul's mineral oil and I don't really know how to explain without creating a fuss. So, now someone who lives in conditions similar to Mumbai tell me if Gulf should be good and if I should buy 10W50 or stick to 20W40 ?

**gmagesh14** · 07-05-2012, 02:25 PM

Originally posted by chiragwarm View Post

8000 KMS. & now changing to fully synthetic. Totally dissatisfied with Motul's mineral oil and I don't really know how to explain without creating a fuss. So, now someone who lives in conditions similar to Mumbai tell me if Gulf should be good and if I should buy 10W50 or stick to 20W40 ?

Does Motul is doing any social service activities for Bike Manufacturers or the bikers to provide double the quality at an equivalent cost to other brand oils?

It's just a mineral oil and it'll provide the same performance like others..
See, each lubricants are equally good,only their JARGONS differ..
we wont see any diff b/w them...

My advice would be try semi synthetic with the same xx-w40 grade and drain the oil every 2500kms range... It'll be the better option,.

**firegun** · 07-05-2012, 03:00 PM

Originally posted by punarvasu View Post

Are you sure that you can engrave sufficient teeth on each pulley to maintain the original gear ratio of your bike?

Still I am not sure about it, my plan is " let the Lathe Guy try first"

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**firegun** · 07-05-2012, 03:05 PM

Originally posted by Vikshe View Post

As we are involved with GS let this discussion hold on this thread too ,along with new one for better ideas (bullet guys specially, other bikers will hardly take interest due to different combinations, but may help).

Thanks
As you said I like to continue this discussion here itself

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**Gansan** · 07-05-2012, 03:29 PM

Originally posted by gmagesh14 View Post

My advice would be try semi synthetic with the same xx-w40 grade and drain the oil every 2500kms range... It'll be the better option,.

Agreed. Been there, done that. It is best to use vehicle mfr recommended grade oils or go slightly up the scale, provided the price difference is marginal. Even synthetic oils, which cost 4X higher, should still be replaced at the KM / Months mentioned in the manual. Don't believe stories of extended drain intervals.

Even assuming it is safer to use them for longer KM, that should be within the time period. If the owners' manual says 3000 KM or three months, use the synth for may be 4000KM, provided you run it up within the three month period. But the three month deadline should be adhered to, even if the bike has done only 1000 KM.

Actually doing two or three oil changes a year with the OEM oil is superior to doing one change with Synth, however expensive it is.

**firegun** · 07-05-2012, 03:30 PM

@All
I forget to intimidate that
July 02 was the first anniversary for my GS
Here is a small update:
1. ODO: 21922
2. No paid services crossed more than Rs 450/

3. I use elf gold 20w40 mineral oil
4. I am happy with the FE of my GS

Still I don't find any issues with my GS
Hopefully going smooth

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**punarvasu** · 07-05-2012, 03:38 PM

Originally posted by chiragwarm View Post

8000 KMS. & now changing to fully synthetic. Totally dissatisfied with Motul's mineral oil and I don't really know how to explain without creating a fuss. So, now someone who lives in conditions similar to Mumbai tell me if Gulf should be good and if I should buy 10W50 or stick to 20W40 ?

I too do support what Magesh said. I am using the same brand SS oil from the second servicing of my bike. No problems yet.

Our bike is not going to dash at 1000 kmh speed or give 500 kml mileage or its engine is not going to be everlasting by using any oil. All we can do is maintaining the bike in a good condition to prolong its life.

Even a single expert fighting on the engine oil thread or wherever else is not able to distinguish the brand of oil filled by riding the bike. Yet the meaningless, boring fight is going on in the pretention of helping others though it actually is not helping but confusing. Let that good to no one fight go on throughout this century.

Choose a good xxW40 SS oil and replace it and oil filter in every 2000-2500 kms.