Re: Suzuki GS150R

Yes as you said i also think so, they might have no stock of 20w40.One thing i noticed by using 10w40 is that its much smooth on morning but as the temp outside rises i feel like the engine screaming and i am geting a better econonomy than before.Don't no much on 10w30 ,but i am planning to change the oil sooner as am cocerned that it is stressing my GS.

Re: Suzuki GS150R

Congrats ...... Gr8 achievement in a short span of 4.5 years

Re: Suzuki GS150R

Great , very few bikes cross this milestone without engine overhaul , specially in smaller capacity engines that too at such a short interval, so our GS has 6 digit display for ODO, at my SC in panvel technicaians had claimed upto 1.3 lac kms of odo from some customers there too no major complaints in engine related issues , not even clutch plate replacements, one thing is sure GS engine is bomb proof ,unlike Honda engines claimed to be bulletproof in reliability, unicorn /cbz engines smoke @ 60K approx. and require overhaul , pulsar @ 40K(if driven casually,recklessly brings down to 25K) , no idea about FZs,
Mine is 48K + 25 months , bike is smooth as ever

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Great , very few bikes cross this milestone without engine overhaul , specially in smaller capacity engines that too at such a short interval, so our GS has 6 digit display for ODO, at my SC in panvel technicaians had claimed upto 1.3 lac kms of odo from some customers there too no major complaints in engine related issues , not even clutch plate replacements, one thing is sure GS engine is bomb proof ,unlike Honda engines claimed to be bulletproof in reliability, unicorn /cbz engines smoke @ 60K approx. and require overhaul , pulsar @ 40K(if driven casually,recklessly brings down to 25K) , no idea about FZs,
Mine is 48K + 25 months , bike is smooth as ever

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How can SC put scooter oil in bike which has wet clutch operation , the could have bought from market another brand, libinhari should take a note and bring to Suzuki indias notice, scooter oils have different specs only engine is lubricated , bikes have gear, clutch ,transmission lubricated from same oil.
Though scoot oil will run engine more refinely due to low friction ,but will take a toll on clutch plates shortly,transmission in long run

Re: Suzuki GS150R

[MENTION=23727]sarvodaya[/MENTION]
Thats great going in this short interval.
Did you redlined the bike ever or the rpms were mostly less than 7000.
What was the service intervals you followed. Which engine oil you used?


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Re: Suzuki GS150R

Mostly below 6,000 RPM. Service Interval - First 30,000 KMS every 2,000 KMS ; After 30,000 KMS every 4,000 KMS. All service done at authorised service centre. Don't know about engine oil. The oil brand was Castrol.

Re: Suzuki GS150R

It's been 3 years the stock brake liquid in the cylinder. Additives to prevent corrosion are showing age on the master cylinder. I guess laziness has a price to pay.


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Re: Suzuki GS150R

Ok. The results are out. With sane and sedate riding style, I am able to get 55 but I dont think I have the patience to extract anymore.

I beloeve a decent riding style would give me somewhere between 50 to 55 and that is quite a lot for a power packed 150cc bike.

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My GS's average hover around 53 kmpl. I don't think it's a 'quite a lot power packed 150cc bike' perhaps 'decent torque & power packed 150cc bike'.

It sure does bring smile on your face doesn't it?

OT: I recently replaced Sunon(MagLev) CPU fan for Lenovo-G570 laptop, jee it cost me 1800/- bucks.

Re: Suzuki GS150R

My GS leaks alot of oil when parked close to 10 ml per day,

found the drain bolt screw thread is gone, took help from local mechanic and done rethreading now no oil leak
rethreading and complete waterwash, oiling etc...costs 425, engine oil change cost is 300 change (gulf 2-w-40)

now od is at 17500 am not using the bike for more than 5 kms distance and so all short distance drives so not bothering about mileage

Re: Suzuki GS150R

My GS shifts smooth at cool temperatures i.e at cold start but as i go on riding the gears sometimes feel stuck halfway in the shift. I use traxxon 20w40 oil which the service center uses. For smoother shifts should i use higher viscosity oil like 20w50? Shall i go for motul 7100 4T 20w50 or 300V 4t factory line 15w50? Suggestion?

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This might happen even if the nut/bolt in the fork lock is loose. Maybe just one side got loose and you are facing the issue on one side only. Get it checked. If the nut/bolt is the problem, then just tightening it will solve the problem.

Re: Suzuki GS150R

Did you check with SVC for the cost(MRP) of new 'Strainer Plate' & 'Drain Bolt/Plug' ?


i.e. the plate(setup) surrounding the drain bolt.

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XXw50 is usually suggested for repeated long hauls, like touring. Give Motul 15w50 SemiSynth(SS) a try, however you go with Single/Double Ester from the same maker if you've deep pockets.

That's said, any JASO MA2 certified SemiSynth bike engile oil should meet your requirements.

Remember to verify JASO MA2(JASO MA at the least but not MA1) rating(Logo) on the oil bottle/can/container before procurement.

Re: Suzuki GS150R

Your bike is very new - Don't go for super thick xxW-50 (Consider Sparkot's above if you tour a lot). Manual recommends one and only 20W-40 (We can , however according to the manual and keeping in mind the average temperature of our region, use a 10W-30 or 20W-50 when 20W-40 is "not available").

Most hated Castrol, some hate mineral oils (those synthetic lobbyists) - but look at Sarvodaya's GS150R - oil changed at every 4000 kms along with the filter - AFAIK, this must be a basic mineral, original Castrol as most of our Suzuki SCs use this. His bike is top-notch after running a lakh (touch-wood!).

Ease your gearshift: Apart from changing the oil (at least every 4000 kms as suggested, use original of any good brand), keep the clutch adjusted correctly - it should disengage 100% when you pull in the lever 100%. Chain not too tight but within recommended slack and well lubed. Allow the engine RPM to fall before selecting an another gear. Try to use the heel part of the gear lever if you are not comfortable "lifting it" for an upshift. >> If everything fails approach SC.

What brand is Traxxon - makers of Duron ? - I can't find their website?

Personal Experience: Nervous half shifts will confuse gearbox. Positive, gentle, quick full shift is the trick.

BTW, my bike is loving the Super 1300 from Mobil Delvac. @ Nikhil, yes Delvac is for heavy duty engines - but most commercial diesel oils are without friction modifiers and very similar to motorcycle oils - In fact, Rimula R4 HDEO from shell is very similar in specs compared to shell AX7 motorcycle oil - A person who is not comfortable to experiment with HDEOs, can stay with a good SS like AX7.

My respect for original Castrol is now high because the oil proved itself on-road (not on forum or paper) in 2 Suzuki Fieros (Punarvasu's and Vishnu's) and a GS (Sarvodaya's).

@ MSN, why you re-threaded instead of replacing that triangle holding the drain bolt?

Re: Suzuki GS150R

first visited aryan suzuki showroom at k r puram, they don't have even the accelerator cable in their spares and asked me to deposit 100 rupees so as once it comes they will inform me.....

i didnt believe in waiting for such long for consumable, and this drain bolt area thread is worn out, while checking found its (the drain plug thread) of aluminum metal (like the engine block) so the lathe work guy fixed a bigger size one made up of brass (which is more heat resistant as per him); so its bigger and have put a bigger bolt on it, now my bike is not bleeding (oops leaking oil)

Re: Suzuki GS150R

This is second instance that a GS owner lost thread on Drain-Plug(Bolt).

Can you share the price of Drain-Plug & Strain-Plate?

They shouldn't, but they can. Everyone has bigger dreams these days, but are stuck with jobs they detest all day long.

I recently gave my laptop to my friend's friend to replace CPU fan, he has a license for Acer laptops servicing.

1. Got laptop with three screws missing, one that of DVD-Writer's tray. Why would anyone open DVD-Writer to replace CPU Fan?
2. Didn't get original bill, got a fake bill with fake CST/TIN numbers.

He was finding excuses to return old CPU fan, it took me two days of constant pestering to get it.

If you really care about your ride(Bike) take a day(half) off and stay with it during servicing.