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**punarvasu** · 10-13-2013, 08:06 PM

Re: Suzuki GS150R

Originally posted by venkan12 View Post

If kb100 parts are so easily available kindly help the many people in the kb100 thread who r searching for parts. And if they were so easily avbl, I was mad travelling 100s of kms looking for them.

Cool down friend, don’t get furious. Seems you did not read my words about KB100 correctly. This is what I said about it: “Most of the parts of KB100 are NOT available now”.
While blaming the mechanic for not rebuilding your KB100, you yourself knows the reason behind it.
Do you think all the mechanics at the SC and even the zonal service manager attended your bike are foolish enough to not find out a solution for the wobbling of your bike? Every problem has a remedy. See how successfully we managed the Phailin cyclone disaster.
Try to get a replacement or refund of money personally or through consumer court if you can prove the bike was faulty when you purchased it and cannot be repaired now.

**rsk_kelkar** · 10-13-2013, 11:15 PM

Re: Suzuki GS150R

Guys got my GS today. Had a 100km ride on the first day itself (with breaks after 50km). Didn't cross 4.5k RPM even once. And after that i put off engine and sat at a nice place. When i came back. The bike refused to start on self-start button. When i pressed the button i could hear tik sound somewhere near engine but the engine wouldnt start. So then i started the engine with kick. At idling it would remain ON but as soon as i put first gear engine would go off. This happened many times. Finally after some time i somehow managed to get going with the bike. But now i was constantly getting jerks while riding. (jerks like how we get when fuel finishes) Some how reached home after another 50km of ride. What could possibly be wrong with my brand new bike? Taking it to service centre tomorrow anyway.

Edit:
Just to clear off doubts, I had filled Rs 600 Worth of petrol and the fuel bar is still showing at least 3-4 bars i guess. So fuel was there and it wasnt in reserve also

**venkan12** · 10-13-2013, 11:37 PM

Re: Suzuki GS150R

Originally posted by rsk_kelkar View Post

Guys got my GS today. Had a 100km ride on the first day itself (with breaks after 50km). Didn't cross 4.5k RPM even once. And after that i put off engine and sat at a nice place. When i came back. The bike refused to start on self-start button. When i pressed the button i could hear tik sound somewhere near engine but the engine wouldnt start. So then i started the engine with kick. At idling it would remain ON but as soon as i put first gear engine would go off. This happened many times. Finally after some time i somehow managed to get going with the bike. But now i was constantly getting jerks while riding. (jerks like how we get when fuel finishes) Some how reached home after another 50km of ride. What could possibly be wrong with my brand new bike? Taking it to service centre tomorrow anyway.

Edit:
Just to clear off doubts, I had filled Rs 600 Worth of petrol and the fuel bar is still showing at least 3-4 bars i guess. So fuel was there and it wasnt in reserve also

Open the petrol tank cap and see if u hear vaccum being released. If this is the case get the breather hole cleaned at the service center.

If you dont hear any noise there, try starting the bike with choke (if u havent tried already).

Put the bike on center stand and rotate front wheel by hand to se if there is a sudden stop. The wheel should rotate smoothly and come to a gradual stop. If you find resistance, brake binding should be cleared. Try this with the rest wheel also.

All of these r from my past personal experiences with the bike. Most people do not have a good experience at the service center and we need to tell them what needs to be done.

Beyond this, if nothing works out, punarvasu can help. He has an abundant knowledge on this bike and its functioning.

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**punarvasu** · 10-14-2013, 12:10 AM

Re: Suzuki GS150R

Originally posted by rsk_kelkar View Post

Guys got my GS today.

The battery may not be fully charged when it was fitted on the bike. Sufficient voltage to charge it is produced above 5000 RPM and hence it was not charged while you ride.
The air vent to your bike’s fuel tank seems to be clogged which results engine stalling. This is a common problem in new bikes, Get it cleaned at the SC.

Originally posted by venkan12 View Post

Beyond this, if nothing works out, punarvasu can help. He has an abundant knowledge on this bike and its functioning.

I am not responsible for any of the problems of your bike. So spare me, please.

**venkan12** · 10-14-2013, 12:27 AM

Re: Suzuki GS150R

Originally posted by punarvasu View Post

I am not responsible for any of the problems of your bike. So spare me, please.

You do know quite a lot about the bike, theoretically and by the virtue of owning this bike for 5 yrs now.

I did not mean anything beyond that

i am not silly enough to hold someone (who has not even seen the bike) reaponsible for any problem in the vehicle

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**SparKot** · 10-14-2013, 03:42 AM

Re: Suzuki GS150R

@PurnarvasuYou're one devoted owner of GS150R, my hat's off to you. I'm reading page# 1522, so many repeated questions found including some from my side.

Did Mach50 screw his GS? He doesn't seems to own it anymore.

Repeated question:
Can you suggest a Digital Multimeter?

Originally posted by punarvasu View Post

The battery may not be fully charged when it was fitted on the bike. Sufficient voltage to charge it is produced above 5000 RPM and hence it was not charged while you ride.

I think MF(Maintenance Free) batteries come ready to use from the factory. 50 kms ride below 4.5k rpm doesn't charge the battery enough for a subsequent button start, something fishy here.

Originally posted by rsk_kelkar View Post

...What could possibly be wrong with my brand new bike? Taking it to service centre tomorrow anyway...

Please try to stay with SVC personnel while they work on your GS to find out the cause.

**rsk_kelkar** · 10-14-2013, 09:28 AM

Re: Suzuki GS150R

Originally posted by venkan12 View Post

Open the petrol tank cap and see if u hear vaccum being released. If this is the case get the breather hole cleaned at the service center.

If you dont hear any noise there, try starting the bike with choke (if u havent tried already).

I opened the petrol tank cap. No noise as to what you mentioned. Starting with the choke, no i did not try that yesterday.

Put the bike on center stand and rotate front wheel by hand to se if there is a sudden stop. The wheel should rotate smoothly and come to a gradual stop. If you find resistance, brake binding should be cleared. Try this with the rest wheel also.

I tried this just now. The rear wheel stops fine. But the front wheel stops earlier than expected. Also there is some hissing sound while it is rotating.

Originally posted by SparKot View Post

I think MF(Maintenance Free) batteries come ready to use from the factory. 50 kms ride below 4.5k rpm doesn't charge the battery enough for a subsequent button start, something fishy here.

Button start was not working only at times. I would hear a tic tic sound when i pressed the button. But after some time. It worked also. In fact just now in morning i went for a ride again and all the problems i said yesterday were gone. The bike started with self-start button, I rode something like 5-6 km without any jerks. Only that the front wheel doesn't rotate freely and makes some sound.

**punarvasu** · 10-14-2013, 09:57 AM

Re: Suzuki GS150R

Originally posted by SparKot View Post

Did Mach50 screw his GS? He doesn't seems to own it anymore. Can you suggest a Digital Multimeter?

Mine is a cheap Chinese one with ammeter to measure up to 10 ampere for just Rs. 250/- or so.
Mach50 is with a Duke 200 now but, considering his ambition for speed and pickup, may be planning to shift to Duke390.
The battery on GS is not maintenance free. It requires regular topping up with distilled water and withstands the variations in the current from the RR.

**venkan12** · 10-14-2013, 12:45 PM

Re: Suzuki GS150R

Originally posted by rsk_kelkar View Post

The rear wheel stops fine. But the front wheel stops earlier than expected. Also there is some hissing sound while it is rotating.

Only that the front wheel doesn't rotate freely and makes some sound.

The front wheel will make hissing or squealing noise. Perfectly acceptable with disc brakes but the friction should not hamper free movement.

My bike is still suffering with this. 7 months, 7 visits to svc and 4800 kms on odo.

I will later upload a video of my front wheel free movement. If urs is anything like thqt, please sit on the head of svc and have it replaced or repaired,

As punarvasu keeps mentionong, easy way out for mechs is to remove brake fluid which reduces braking efficacy. Please don't allow them to do that.

With regards to your self start, please check the wiring. Also check if your indicators r working when th3 self star fails so we know whether ther is any probs with battery. Dont hesitate to take ur bike in for some adhoc service before you st service

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**rsk_kelkar** · 10-14-2013, 01:56 PM

Re: Suzuki GS150R

Sharing a few pics.

There was this mark where paint had gone. I made them to replace that back cowl because of that mark. Also there is a little rust inside silencer. Got suzuki jacket, seat cover and body cover. Other accessories they didnt have in stock so told to collect later. Front gaurd also is remaining. Seat cover isn't fitting very well. I think i will only stretch it and put it on properly later at night when i have time

**Jackson Andrade** · 10-14-2013, 02:53 PM

Re: Suzuki GS150R

Check whether your Engine was rebored or not. Rebored engines never give constant RPM's. Installing a new bore might cost 3.5k. Check for the Crank bearings also. If that person had locally replaced bearings other than the new Suzuki crank assembly, however may be the precision there is always an vibration. This is my personal experience in my HH Passion Pro. Install a new Ignition coil along with new cable.

The headlight assembly looks good

**punarvasu** · 10-14-2013, 03:54 PM

Re: Suzuki GS150R

Originally posted by rsk_kelkar View Post

The rear wheel stops fine. But the front wheel stops earlier than expected.

If the front wheel rotates one or more times when rotated manually, it is perfect and that is how disc brakes are designed. Ride the bike for about 1 km without applying front brake and stop. If the disc is hot the brake is jammed and if it is warm the brake is normal.
Disc brake need not be and cannot be adjusted. As the bike is new, better don’t play with the brake.

**ashwanth.r** · 10-14-2013, 11:43 PM

Re: Suzuki GS150R

Originally posted by Jackson Andrade View Post

Check whether your Engine was rebored or not. Rebored engines never give constant RPM's. Installing a new bore might cost 3.5k. Check for the Crank bearings also. If that person had locally replaced bearings other than the new Suzuki crank assembly, however may be the precision there is always an vibration. This is my personal experience in my HH Passion Pro. Install a new Ignition coil along with new cable.
The headlight assembly looks good

Hi Jackson! To whom were you telling this?

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@rsk, your bike looks fantastic. Ignore the rust on the silencer - Even if they replace it, the new one will start rusting exactly at the same place

. Common in TVS Pep which has a similar tailpipe design. About the "choking" ride -being a brand new unit was there enough petrol as dealers keep the tank almost empty? - and before GS "comes into reserve", it will choke a bit. I had the tic tic starter motor not running problem too, lights/horn were fine, the problem miraculously "self-corrected" in 2 days before I could start eating peoples head here.

**rsk_kelkar** · 10-14-2013, 11:58 PM

Re: Suzuki GS150R

Originally posted by ashwanth.r View Post

your bike looks fantastic. Ignore the rust on the silencer - Even if they replace it, the new one will start rusting exactly at the same place

. Common in TVS Pep which has a similar tailpipe design.

Thanks

The SVC guys told me the same and i also said fine let it be as i thought this wouldn't affect me much

About the "choking" ride -being a brand new unit was there enough petrol as dealers keep the tank almost empty? - and before GS "comes into reserve", it will choke a bit. I had the tic tic starter motor not running problem too, lights/horn were fine, the problem miraculously "self-corrected" in 2 days before I could start eating peoples head here.

Yes as i have mentioned earlier i filled rs 700 worth of petrol till now and bike has not been in reserve yet. Fuel bar still showing 3 bars. And the choking problem didn't appear whole day today. Only towards the end of the day i noticed little jerks but i had almost reached home. Didn't have the patience to ride a little longer and check out if problem continues

Btw i rode 250+ km in first 24 hours without exceeding 5k rpm as mentioned in the manual. Overall happy with the bike till now. I haven't have had such long continuous rides ever in past(Kinetic Honda

) . So body showing up a little now. Left shoulder and inner side of left elbow have ache. Hope i get used to riding position soon.

**Jackson Andrade** · 10-15-2013, 11:03 AM

Re: Suzuki GS150R

Sorry Dear Ashwanth, I really meant this to other post. It was a mistake as I am new to xBhp....

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