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**punarvasu** · 11-07-2013, 11:13 AM

Re: Suzuki GS150R

Originally posted by ashwanth.r View Post

can you please share the tools required if you changed the fork oil yourself.
Monsoon God cursed the rear drum brake to a stone.

The brake bleeding nut usually gets deformed while handled with open end or ring spanner. So, buying a new one is safer.
Tools required for fork are 14 mm spanner (preferably T spanner), 12 and 17 mm spanners and 6 and 14 mm Allen keys. But I still think it being done at the SC is better.
I am using tools made by Taparia. It is reliable in my experience.
And the rear brake - Just a cleaning may perhaps be enough.

**hyderabadi_nawab** · 11-07-2013, 12:00 PM

Re: Suzuki GS150R

Finished my 51500 km servicing yesterday!

Fork oil replaced; fork coneset tightened; carburetor cleaned; fuel hoses cleaned; brake bleeding done; break shoes (rear) replaced; clutch cable; throttle cables and choke cables replaced. And as usual, Saboo Suzuki workshop did a splendid job in taking care of all items I got listed on the job card. This is THE SC to go in Hyderabad.

And am loving the feeling now.. it rides like a new bike.. still a long way to go!!

**cvj** · 11-07-2013, 12:53 PM

Re: Suzuki GS150R

I have completed 55068 when I drain oil it was less by 600ml with fully black. I am using elf moto gold 20w 40w. Now my mechanic told me that u have to overhaul engine pl suggest any alternate if i can change oil every 1500km that will work or not there is no dropage of mileage or pickup. so please advise me.

**venkan12** · 11-07-2013, 01:03 PM

Re: Suzuki GS150R

Originally posted by cvj View Post

I have completed 55068 when I drain oil it was less by 600ml with fully black. I am using elf moto gold 20w 40w. Now my mechanic told me that u have to overhaul engine pl suggest any alternate if i can change oil every 1500km that will work or not there is no dropage of mileage or pickup. so please advise me.

Its advisable to change engine oil around 2000 kms. But it is important to keep checking the level every week. This can be done through the inspection window near the kick start lever.

It should not have any impact on mileage. Engine oils have an effect on the smoothness and temperature of the engine and in some cases the gear shift. Nothing much.

Take the opinion from another mech before you start taking the engine apart.

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**hyderabadi_nawab** · 11-07-2013, 01:23 PM

Re: Suzuki GS150R

Originally posted by cvj View Post

I have completed 55068 when I drain oil it was less by 600ml with fully black. I am using elf moto gold 20w 40w. Now my mechanic told me that u have to overhaul engine pl suggest any alternate if i can change oil every 1500km that will work or not there is no dropage of mileage or pickup. so please advise me.

Engine overhaul for just 55K km? Taking second opinion (also from an authorized service station) doesn't hurt. I feel an overhaul may not be necessary now unless you had driven it very roughly and subjected the bike to severe hardship.

Oil change for 1500 km may not be necessary. Get it done every 3k-4k km along with oil filter. Just ensure that you check your oil level as mentioned in the owners manual every day/week if you suspect oil leakage or excess consumption.

**sarvodaya** · 11-07-2013, 05:07 PM

Re: Suzuki GS150R

Originally posted by ashwanth.r View Post

Congrats! Initially I thought will sell this bike when it reaches 60-70k on ODO. Now I ask myself "why?". Did you at any
time adjust valve clearances/tappets in this 95k journey - because many Honda owners on our forum talk about tik tik noise
and adjusting the tappets - tappet ghost as PV called. And the more I read of Punarvasu/gmagesh/sparkot/vikshe the more
interested I am in performing the basic service myself (Also broke my warranty).

No adjustments of valve clearances / tappets done. Frist 30,000 KMS, I got the bike serviced @ 2,000 KMS. AFter 30,000 KMS, the bike was serviced @ 4,000 KMS. Bike ridden sanely below 70 KMS. Occasionally reckless driving but never exceed 70 KMS. Never missed any service. All Honda / Suzuki / Yamaha are of same breed. If serviced regularly and taken care of, they will easily cross 1,00,000 KMS without any valve / tappet adjustments. If ridden sanely gives 50 KMPL, reckless driving 35 - 40 KMPL. Highway driving in sixth gear @ 60 - 70 KMS - 55 KMPL. (Fills 16 Liters, Sets Trip A to Zero and note down the Kilometer when the fuel gauge starts blinking)

**gmagesh14** · 11-07-2013, 06:00 PM

Re: Suzuki GS150R

Originally posted by ashwanth.r View Post

Any place in Chennai you recommend/any tips to buy basic tools like a ring/socket spanner set, allen key set and
screwdrivers (ones that don't eat the head off from those air filter side cover screws)?

You can get them easily at Pudupet or Parrys...
Bought few tools in Pudupet, near RE accessories store... Forgot the shape name....

**venkan12** · 11-07-2013, 07:52 PM

Re: Suzuki GS150R

Another thread where there is a lot of discussion around the eco and power mode.

What is the difference between Power, Eco and Know it All mode?

I have honestly felt difference in power delivery between these modes. More prominently noticed with quick accelerations.

**dip097** · 11-07-2013, 09:22 PM

Re: Suzuki GS150R

Originally posted by punarvasu View Post

The brake bleeding nut usually gets deformed while handled with open end or ring spanner. So, buying a new one is safer.
Tools required for fork are 14 mm spanner (preferably T spanner), 12 and 17 mm Spanners and 6 and 14 mm Allen keys. But I still think it being done at the SC is better.
I am using tools made by Taparia. It is reliable in my experience.
And the rear brake - Just a cleaning may perhaps be enough.

Any special tool is needed to remove the piston from the fork pipe?. I mean to remove piston we have to unscrew Allen key bolt on the bottom of the shock absorber, this will make the piston rotate freely inside the fork pipe because the other side of the Allen key bolt is attached with the shock absorber piston. You have any idea?.

Special tool used to hold the piston. Not sure about this in GS 150 R.

More details here.

**MSN1** · 11-07-2013, 09:47 PM

Re: Suzuki GS150R

Originally posted by gmagesh14 View Post

You can get them easily at Pudupet or Parrys...
Bought few tools in Pudupet, near RE accessories store... Forgot the shape name....

For sure you will get the accessories in Pudupet but not sure if your parked bike is safe....to be on safer side dont go there with your own transport

**gmagesh14** · 11-07-2013, 10:25 PM

Re: Suzuki GS150R

Originally posted by MSN1 View Post

For sure you will get the accessories in Pudupet but not sure if your parked bike is safe....to be on safer side dont go there with your own transport

If something is about to happen, it'll happen anytime,anywhere...
And it's not that easy to pull our heavy weight champion, GS..

To all the racer boys,

**punarvasu** · 11-08-2013, 02:44 PM

Re: Suzuki GS150R

Originally posted by venkan12 View Post

Another thread where there is a lot of discussion around the eco and power mode.

There is a CDI unit in our bike. Is there an ECU too?

Originally posted by venkan12 View Post

I have honestly felt difference in power delivery between these modes. More prominently noticed with quick accelerations.

Originally posted by dip097 View Post

Any special tool is needed to remove the piston from the fork pipe?.

A T shaped tool called T handle is used for this. This is why I asked you to change the fork oil at the SC. Some tools like this T handle, the 14 mm Allen key etc are not frequently used if you don’t make this kind of works a hobby.

**dip097** · 11-08-2013, 08:36 PM

Re: Suzuki GS150R

Originally posted by punarvasu View Post

A T shaped tool called T handle is used for this. This is why I asked you to change the fork oil at the SC. Some tools like this T handle, the 14 mm Allen key etc are not frequently used if you don’t make this kind of works a hobby.

Ohh..., that looks like service manual of gs150r, you have access to that too?. Any way making a T handle of that kind is not difficult, it is clearly described in the link on my previous post.
And in the case of 14mm Allen Key, if you don't want to buy one another alternative is to use a 14mm bolt and 2 or 3 nuts. You can insert the 14mm nut/bolt combination into the allenkey slot and use a 14mm spanner to loosen it.

And I prefer to do most of the service work by myself because i like dooing it and i don't think the service center will take care of my bike like i do.

I would like to ask you one more thing, please describe the shape at the end of T - handle, because it is not clear in the picture. Will welding a 10mm nut will solve the problem?.

OR

Thanks for sharing the information.

**ashwanth.r** · 11-08-2013, 11:05 PM

Re: Suzuki GS150R

Originally posted by MSN1 View Post

For sure you will get the accessories in Pudupet but not sure if your parked bike is safe....to be on safer side dont go there with your own transport

And with a dysfunctional rear brake - No!

Originally posted by gmagesh14 View Post

And it's not that easy to pull our heavy weight champion, GS.

Fantastic video. Also, saw in their website that Colombian GS comes with a naked chain (with a chain guard that Dazzler had).
For me, I think will leave this to SC. I also vaguely remember that one of the fork bolts have to be tightened to 50 Nm (mentioned on back of job card where the mechanic will check/tick if that was done).

**punarvasu** · 11-08-2013, 11:06 PM

Re: Suzuki GS150R

Originally posted by dip097 View Post

And in the case of 14mm Allen Key, if you don't want to buy one another alternative is to use a 14mm bolt and 2 or 3 nuts. You can insert the 14mm nut/bolt combination into the allenkey slot and use a 14mm spanner to loosen it.

Excellent.
Sastanga pranam. Shri Gurave Namaha.

Originally posted by dip097 View Post

describe the shape at the end of T - handle, because it is not clear in the picture. Will welding a 10mm nut will solve the problem?.

Sorry that I was not expecting a question like this. Please wait until I post the picture of that T handle tomorrow with correct specifications.

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