Re: Suzuki GS150R

Hi All,

I bought GS 150R in Jan 2014 after reading the reviews and taking the test drive too. I was impressed by the build & dashboard initially. After i bought the bike i started facing lot of issues as mentioned below.
1. Chain guard and other spares rusting (Thank god not the tank) - Remedy-> services painted on the parts were it was rusting and replaced the chain guard after complaining to higher officials.
2. Engine makes a grunty noise at 3.5 to 4.5 k rpm - Remedy -> none from past 4 services.
3. As soon as i raise the accelerator and leave the clutch. I get a tuck sound. - Remedy ->none from past 4 services
4. I want to give my bike to new service centre but i donot have manual or rather no manual is given till now. Remedy - Apple auto suzuki, BTM bangalore, guys donot have in the stock for last 11 months and a week back i got a reply after 4th service that they need 15 days time.

Request you guys for your suggestions to how to go about it. I am planning to sale this bike if no rectifications are not possible and go for unicorn as the engine is smoother. I already have a honda shine that is 8 yrs old and still the engine is awesome and no problems with gear shifts.

This is my last try to get the things corrected with my bike. i donot want to waste time as GS 150 r will be soon out of production (told by service centre personnel) so that i will not loose any money after an year is crossed.

i commute daily around 34 kms and mileage is around 44-47km/ltr. If you know any mechanic pls provide the details atleast i can get my bike checked and get it done from apple auto guys as they wont look upto my problems.

Thanks,
Rahul

Re: Suzuki GS150R

As far as i know engine is a little throaty in that range. But only in full throttle riding style. In mature steady acceleration, I dont feel that grunt.

I can think of only of a loose chain if at all any problem. If not you need proper sync in your actions (disengaging clutch and accelerating). No offence. I too sometimes get that sound due to improper timing.

I too had a major fall and bent right side of handle a bit. SVC guy made it straight. I can't imagine how your footpeg was bent and tank got dent. Your gaurds are off I suppose.

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the bike ramed on right side , ther was a stone on which footpeg rammed , I took cannot imagine hoe it got bent when ther is spring mounts so they travel along.

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you should have received service manual while taking delivery, they stamp each service receipt , pls escalate the matter, whether Suzuki discontinues or carries on with gs 150r is another topic( GS is also exported and in good nos to countries like brazil , african nations, etc) , but you should have basic document that is a part of a machine.

your are getting less fuel efficiency by gs standards, please let us know your driving style it should be above 50 kpl atleast (54-56 generally)

GS engine is far smoother than unicorn ( I have both bikes , uni belongs to my brother), when ridden back to back you will notice difference though uni sound is more muted, gs is smooth in all revs and speed but soundy.

Gs 150r requires higher running period to settle , after say 10K kms its roller coaster, just remember engine is just everlasting , just get your free services completed for first year, my bros unicorn also covered 61k ( 2010 model) may require engine overhaul due to smoky silencer( after attempting all other options by ASC as well as local mechanics) , my brother is just carrying it as far as it can take because its very expensive to repaire a honda at engine level ( Rs 16000 estimate by ASC, rs 13500 by local mechanic and may go above ) this is also unacceptable as Honda required large scale repaires at so early stage when most 100ccs cross this mileage without any fuss, while my galloping silk is smooth at 62K( 2012), we both maintain over bikes as best as possible inspite of our busy schedule.
people generally ignore unicorn problems and just take it for granted , but for unique product like gs , every problem seems frustrating.
there is a issue with ASC ever since GS was launched as soon as we tend to highlight some problems that they feel to cumbersome.

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you should have received service manual while taking delivery, they stamp each service receipt , pls escalate the matter, whether Suzuki discontinues or carries on with gs 150r is another topic( GS is also exported and in good nos to countries like brazil , african nations, etc) , but you should have basic document that is a part of a machine.

your are getting less fuel efficiency by gs standards, please let us know your driving style it should be above 50 kpl atleast (54-56 generally)

GS engine is far smoother than unicorn ( I have both bikes , uni belongs to my brother), when ridden back to back you will notice difference though uni sound is more muted, gs is smooth in all revs and speed but soundy.

Gs 150r requires higher running period to settle , after say 10K kms its roller coaster, just remember engine is just everlasting , just get your free services completed for first year, my bros unicorn also covered 61k ( 2010 model) may require engine overhaul due to smoky silencer( after attempting all other options by ASC as well as local mechanics) , my brother is just carrying it as far as it can take because its very expensive to repaire a honda at engine level ( Rs 16000 estimate by ASC, rs 13500 by local mechanic and may go above ) this is also unacceptable as Honda required large scale repaires at so early stage when most 100ccs cross this mileage without any fuss, while my galloping silk is smooth at 62K( 2012), we both maintain over bikes as best as possible inspite of our busy schedule.
people generally ignore unicorn problems and just take it for granted , but for unique product like gs , every problem seems frustrating.
there is a issue with ASC ever since GS was launched as soon as we tend to highlight some problems that they feel to cumbersome.

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you should have received service manual while taking delivery, they stamp each service receipt , pls escalate the matter, whether Suzuki discontinues or carries on with gs 150r is another topic( GS is also exported and in good nos to countries like brazil , african nations, etc) , but you should have basic document that is a part of a machine.

your are getting less fuel efficiency by gs standards, please let us know your driving style it should be above 50 kpl atleast (54-56 generally)

GS engine is far smoother than unicorn ( I have both bikes , uni belongs to my brother), when ridden back to back you will notice difference though uni sound is more muted, gs is smooth in all revs and speed but soundy.

Gs 150r requires higher running period to settle , after say 10K kms its roller coaster, just remember engine is just everlasting , just get your free services completed for first year, my bros unicorn also covered 61k ( 2010 model) may require engine overhaul due to smoky silencer( after attempting all other options by ASC as well as local mechanics) , my brother is just carrying it as far as it can take because its very expensive to repaire a honda at engine level ( Rs 16000 estimate by ASC, rs 13500 by local mechanic and may go above ) this is also unacceptable as Honda required large scale repaires at so early stage when most 100ccs cross this mileage without any fuss, while my galloping silk is smooth at 62K( 2012), we both maintain over bikes as best as possible inspite of our busy schedule.
people generally ignore unicorn problems and just take it for granted , but for unique product like gs , every problem seems frustrating.
there is a issue with ASC ever since GS was launched as soon as we tend to highlight some problems that they feel to cumbersome.

Re: Suzuki GS150R

I take that you mean owner's manual with service coupons inside.

Nice to see someone(a family) with both bikes which crossed 60k km.

Suzuki has difficult path ahead to assert itself. Yamaha has carved a niche in the market barring mileage; has a healthy growth so to speak.

Questions:
1. Have you replaced fork-cone-set (also called head-bearings or ball racers) in GS150R so far?
2. Did any of its wire/cable (Choke, Throttle or Clutch) broke in this period?
3. Do you take replaced parts from SVCs home?

PS: there multiple/duplicate posts in your replies.

Congratulations on the booking.
How did you eliminate Hero-xTreme(Apr-2014)?

Re: Suzuki GS150R

Congratulations on the booking.
How did you eliminate Hero-xTreme(Apr-2014)?

Thank you

My reasons may not be the best nor I have much technical expertise, but still, I chose to go for GS150R based on the following (still awaiting delivery though):

1) A known devil is better than an unknown angel: I have been following this thread for months and the more I read, the more I was getting inclined for the GS150R. A test ride was a mere formality, I think I had made up my mind for GS even before I started with the series of test rides around the end of November. The Xtreme Model in the market right now is just 6 months old, and comparing the mileage figures I came across on the internet with those that have been mentioned for GS in this thread, GS was a better option.

2) Kerb weight almost same, so stability wise I didn't know what to choose. The display console looks good for both the bikes. But in my eyes, I found GS better looking over the Xtreme 2014 model. Same for the headlight, the one for the GS looks smarter. I think the previous CBZ xtreme model (with the front and rear (turn) indicators mounted on the body itself instead of hanging/protruding outwards (sorry about the choice of words, this is the only way I think I can explain it) looked better. Maybe I can only be sure if the previous and present CBZ xtreme models are placed side by side, but I feel the graphics, tank design and the overall muscular styling for older version was better than the present model.

3) Tubeless tyre in Xtreme 2014 had a one up over GS, but 6th gear + a much bigger capacity fuel tank for GS more than made up for it.


Regarding GS150R going out of production, I would like to post a link. I came across this several days ago while reading the thread. Of couse, different Suzuki showroom guys are saying different story...I guess only time will tell what is the future for GS150R:

http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/auto-expo-2014/28657-ae14-interview-suzukis-atul-gupta-auto-expo-2014-a.html

Along with the above link, I also found this link (below) which says next gen GS150R will have SEP upgrade. I asked about the same to the manager of NineStar Suzuki (during my visit and while booking). He said that he doesn't know for sure about the upgrade but the new models will come by April 2015 (or before) and then we will know for sure.

Suzuki Access, Slingshot, GS150 R, Swish to be upgraded

Re: Suzuki GS150R


Similar thoughts here.

Originally posted by roamer19 View Post

Along with the above link, I also found this link (below) which says next gen GS150R will have SEP upgrade. ... new models will come by April 2015 (or before) and then we will know for sure...

Let's hope they do come in April-2015.

Re: Suzuki GS150R

So its a good news for those who wants to purchase gs150r .. Thats including me too...i was afraid tht this model will discontinued due to gixxer popularity

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Re: Suzuki GS150R

if above questions are intend towards me,
1) i have no clear idea of first question , is it engine head , stearing bar cone set or disk break cone set, i presume stearing bar cone set and answer is no.
2)non of cables have been broken ,
3)not any perticular parts yet , expect for air filter ( 3 times ) , spark plug (once as followed through service manual), front disk break pads once
same case with uni corn , no cables broken , air filter changed (3 times) , spark plug twice( 2nd time just recently due to mechanic sugestion as some dark smoke is comming through exhaust and still continuing)
I did get some punctures which eventually comes to tube replacement ( 5 times )on gs , non on uni(thats one very good feature of unicorn tyres with tuff up tubes) , here my commutation is of longer distance and has some dirty roads , my bro has near office almost on high way.

yamaha has done great marketing with unique products , they have offerd what modern commuter wants , suzuki hardly has any marketing sense ( they always portrayed gs in unicorn shadow benifiting honda to large extent when pulsars were hit. again newly lauched gixxer is portrayed in FZ 's (FZ has fuel injectors and are fuel efficient now)Gixxer may get bike of year award but would it have road presence is doubtfull again , i think Suzuki access scooter is by fluke accepted by indian consummers else suzuki could have closed ther shops long back.

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recent cbz looks ugly slicky and not propotionate , last model was unique and great looking bike , due to launch of gixxer all are focussing on this new bike which is getting better response compared to all bikes suzuki had lauched put together since, some showrooms have removed GS 150r from ther display and are telling people that this bike has been stopped, this was same case Honda people were telling when Dazzler was launched that unicorn will be stopped (unicorn infact came in much demand and so called waiting soared to 8 months ) but gixer and gs art entirely 2 different category bikes , also GS is exported and doesnt depend only on indian market and eventually gixer may also be exported.

Re: Suzuki GS150R

[MENTION=11096]animeher[/MENTION] & [MENTION=49034]Vikshe[/MENTION]

Thanks for your quick response buddies .

I will keep in mind said things and my knowledge upon this machine gettting better eventually.

I will change oil today and may try Motul/Shell 15w50 Semi-synthetic.

Will keep on update.

Regards,

RaviRaj123

Re: Suzuki GS150R

Hello all,

I have a query, this question has been asked before but i am unable to find it in the threads anymore.

When the 2014 model was introduced, people were checking a 'number' and it was something different from the 2013 model i.e. maybe the total number of digits were 10 and it even had a alphabet?

Now it has been long since 2014 model was introduced, and mostly likely all the 2013 models aren'' available anymore. But still, how can i make sure that it's a 2014 model and not a 2013 model?

thanks,
Rahul

Re: Suzuki GS150R

Hi everyone,

I am posting after a long time. As for my gs150r, it is 2 year 10 months old now and is only nearing 16k on the odo. The engine is smooth and has no vibrations. The hard gears shifts do come back occasionally, but they disappear by themselves again. After I did a couple of long-distance runs from Bangalore to Mysore and back, the gear shifts have become smoother since then.

Also, i have stopped giving my bike for regular service at suzuki service centers, as suzuki service centers seem to create more problems. I just get the oil changed regularly every 3000 km at shell bunks; clean the spark plug myself; top-up battery myself; and lubricate a few parts like side-stand, center-stand, chain, carb spring, footpegs, etc., myself.

And justridertc,

I know suzuki service centers are bad, but dont give up on the gs150r so soon. It is a good bike. As far as i know from posts on this forum, apple auto is one of the worst suzuki service centers in bangalore. From my experience, i would recommend you go to Aerolex. But you need to book a service date with them beforehand.

Re: Suzuki GS150R

Dear All,

Recently I too experiencing same issue (as explain by rsk_kelkar) and I am bit worrying as this may cause damage in long run.

After engaging and disengaging clutch and throttle there is jerk on left side and get a typical tuck/tick sound. It also feels like engine trying to swallow air. (Please try to figure out my explanation).

@ Vikshe==> The issue is at low speed can be minimize with gentle clutch and throttle operation however at high speed of 60-80 when you slow down and try revving up there tuck sound.

I am planning for my 5^th paid service this month; please guide how I should describe this issue to Suzuki Technician.

Could this be an issue due to frequent gear shifting in city? As GS is overweight and gear shaft connecting with piston / inner plates miss the right interconnection??(this is my guess, may be wrong assumptions)

Please pour in few ideas...need help. Thanx.

Re: Suzuki GS150R

Done about 1,000 km on Motul Suzuki 10w40 Mineral, I'm very satisfied with it so far. We'll see how it holds after 2,000 km.

Re: Suzuki GS150R

Hi All,

I had my bike got serviced last weekend and to my notice there is substantial improvement in overall performance of the bike. Replaced the oil from previous (Castrol 20w40 mineral) to Castrol 15w40 Semi-Synthetic (cost: Rs.395). Whatever the issues I had with bike before are now resolved to great extents and will keep on close watch.
I have inserted a rubber spacer at silencer and connected nut as suggested by Vikshe and to my surprise this really worked like miracle!! No vibrations at all near foot pegs, silencer and resonance also vanished.

I also referred the procedure done by SparKot wherein he cut washer in three pieces and used long size nut bold to fix it, this looks like washer used in old CBZ however I unable to get one in nearest Hero showroom. Hence I decided to fix Pulsar rubber washer with existing nut bold.

Semisynthetic oil made engine smoother and this rubber washer nullified resonance effect now engine sound is too pleasant in 3k to 4.5k rpm range. Moreover speed @7000 rpm drastically improved and speed easily whooping up to 95kmph.

Regarding the tuck-chuck sound near gear-shaft arise after gear change and sudden throttle is also been raised to Suzuki Technician. They just opened the chain sprocket, cleaned, tightened, and adjusted chain bearings. This reduced the noise but still need bit research upon this to completely eliminate issue.

Thx

RaviRaj123

Re: Suzuki GS150R

Guys my GS has covered over 18000 kms. Any suggestion for some good rear tyre. The current OEM tyres do not inspire confidence while cornering.