Re: Suzuki GS150R


Great Ashwanth.

I dont think it is required to change front fork oil unless it is leaking. Let it run for another year / till 30000 Kms.

You dont need to replace the disk oil. Just check and top up if required with the recomment brand. I have a TVS girling Dot 3 handy.

My GS has crossed 36000 kms and I remember changing the Front fork oil somwhere around 25000 mark. Never changed the disk oil yet.



@ others,

Has anyone serviced the rear forks. My mechanic asked 300 to service one of the rear fork. It is leaking oil for a long time now and I have no time to spend with the mechanic.

Regards,
Anand

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Hi All,
Got little busy yesterday and was not able to update the events related to the my mad obsession with valves and even people close to me advised me to consult psychiatry.

Somehow I managed to get the motorcycle inside the service center workshop for the valve clearance and one of my friend inside told that he will take good care if I get the motorcycle inside. So as per his suggestion I had 2 hours as he wants the engine to be perfectly cold as possible. So I goes out for getting some of the works done meanwhile my GSD150R gets fixed. Which was a poor decision as I ended up walking in mid day sun for 1 hour which was not pleasant at all and I missed my ride so much. I was sweating like hell and like never before and close to dehydration.

Reached the ASC during the lunch break and checked with the service supervisor and he said with great joy that repairs are pending because they were very busy that morning and I should come after 5:30 to collect the motorcycle(now I know why they always use the F'ing busy word, its just a F'ing excuse tool to not get anything done with their laid back attitude.). As it is their lunch break, I decided to retire to the air conditioned waiting lounge to compose tired self and recharge from the water cooler. I never felt a deep feeling of love and respect to a almost invisible simple accessory of our offices after that walk of mid day hell of a sun. I cursed myself profusely for taking the damn decision to end up in a urban trek and blaming it on the irregular less frequent transport after office opening and closing hours.

10 minutes after lunch break and asked the lady in reception to check with the friend inside that if my motorcycle works are done or not, she comes back and tells me that the settings are done and that he invited me inside to check the works done (I am confused with what the service supervisor said) . I was taken to my motorcycle and friend asked me to start the motorcycle and feel the difference myself.

So I starts and just could not believe the difference. Friend tells me that himself and the senior Japanese engineer from Suzuki and friend fixed the valve for me. He tells me that there was huge margin of valve clearance of almost 2.5 feelers according to the Japanese Suzuki engineer and which is unacceptable for standards and he himself sets the clearance of my motorcycle valves. At first I thought he was being funny with me for a while(I know this guy for more than 12 years and he used to fix my one of first Bajaj motorcycles I owned and he lives in the same locality and we became friends through common friends and overall and nice fun loving person). I asked him, dude what the f**K do you mean by these Japanese fixing my motorcycle buls**t and you are more than enough for GS150R just to find him pointing at a senior Japanese engineer standing behind me and looked at my friend and said a very nice thank you and to the nice Jap guy. I told him that the sound of the engine is very refined and clear now and less harsh. I that I can't wait to take her for a test drive. Now all are happy!

Test drive
Most of you guys would not able to believe me and how a properly set valve clearance could do t o the ride.

@animeher - Daddybob, why so angry about valves?! So many *** and coloured language?
Just, give a try fixing clearance of your motorcycles valves properly if it is due for a long time and find it out yourself .


List of improvements.

• 30-35 percentage drop in noise level checked with android app before and after (super swiss army knife - a great must have tool - Google play)
• 15-20 percentage increase in pickup and power
• Drastic reduction of vibration and roughness.
• Auto decompressor started to behave properly at low idle speeds.
• Idle speed increased without any adjustments.
• Engine does not have vibrations over 3.5K (I should do that rubber bush fix for the silencer. Arrgh its long pending thing to get done. Oh and I have the lazzy A** explantion that I was busy, you know)
• Over taking is smooth in sixth gear and do not feel out of breath.
• Cold starts are super easy in the morning.
• Overall the exhaust note and engine feels more composed and refined..
• According to the Suzuki expert it avoids early failure of valve train components and wear.
• Less carbon deposits and much better and powerful combustion.
• No loss of combustion pressure and conversion.
• Better timing of combustion.
• Evident increase in mileage after the 65 km ride after the valves go fixed (will post figures after a proper usage and check)

My suggestion for everyone.
Demand the valve clearance to be inspected and adjusted on every General Service (it's free for and includes in GS for most makers) or every 4K/8K after the first 4K's depending on your make. Demand adjustments at every 1K for the first 4K, this is really important. This gives more life for valve train components and delays engine head overhauls. And ride quality and performance will be better.

VERY IMPORTANT SUGGESTIONS
Never get this done by anyone who does not understands why it's done, the procedure, workings and standards thoroughly for setting clearance of valves. As improper setting can backfire and cause chain reaction of permanent damages to components and unnecessary huge maintenance and spares expenses. Experts can play with valve lash for better performance and a earlier or late lash for inlet or outlet valve could give a small performance boost as the engine sees less cam in each cycle.

Be sure that the person uses proper tools and feeler sizes depending on cold or hot engine and feeler sizes appropriate for inlet and outlet valve as per standards. Compiled from inputs I received and they adjusts the setting and valve lash before every track race for performance cars and motorcycles and for us it should be done in regular intervals as per the service manual and should be demanded from the service manager to let you know the periodic valve adjustment schedule of your vehicle if you are in doubt about the same.

So what ever happened during my adamant search for a proper valve/tappet clearance and adjustment my GS150R is pretty F'ng happy now.

Happy riding everyone!

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Hello there, Good to see you get your job done with so much hassle.. I was on same boat last month as i was crossing 22K with not so normal NVH and most importantly my average dropped on longer ride to almost 25% of original. I did not bother to go play with the authorized service/trained monkeys and bought a Stanley make feeler gauge from nearest available location thanks to @sibun and tappet adjustment tool (both costs 250+50 odd INR) and went to usual outside mechanic explained him what to do and told him the clearance on both side, and overlooked the whole procedure and at the end checked the adjusted level myself and done for 50 INR. Yes you wrote down the Improvements somewhat one would expect. FE and NVH are back to stock..

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@DaddyBob, satson,

My mileage issue is not solved...frustrating
..refilled from a reputed bunk,10 litres of fuel returned 423 kms (42.3 kmpl)
..I dont crawl in b2b traffic,my riding routes consists of 80% of highway and i drive in eco speed so I believe my riding style does not contribute to mileage loss

--To hell with SVC people.Shouldn't have left my bike for service with them

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[MENTION=70587]Durai[/MENTION]
Sorry to know that you are still facing the issue. From your post you have mentioned that the ASC tech have set the idle speed to 1K this may not affect the mileage but could affect auto decompressor to kick in unnecessarily. The standard setting should be 1.3-1.5K RPM.

Coming to the mileage issue. I believe that your motor cycle is under warranty and I would suggest you to speak to the manager directly and tell him the issue that you are facing and tell that you want a replacement if no one is not able to fix from the service center.

Re: Suzuki GS150R

Could you please post a clear shot of the bike's sparkplug? Would like to see the bottom part of it clearly. Tks

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Finally placed order on ALIEXPRESS.NOw have to wait until it is delivered.Might be another 60 days which should be perfect for my ride.Thanks Animeher for the inputs.
Have placed order the one shown in the link:

AC 35W H4 3 Bixenon Bi Xenon HID Xenon Conversion Kit 4300K 6000K 8000K 10000K 12000K Full Kit HID xenon headlight kit All color-in Lights & Indicators from Automobiles & Motorcycles on Aliexpress.com | Alibaba Group

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The one you ordered are two in quantity, meant for two headlights in car. You can sell half kit off once it reaches you

Hope you ordered 4300k bulb. If not, message the seller to make sure you get a 4300k bulb.

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Yes the other for my friend's Gs too.Yes ordered H4 type and 4300k one.

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How good is the intensity, throw and spread of 35W HID setup in GS150R with out projector. Please share.

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DaddyBob,

I am yet to install it after I receive it within the next 60 days.

I understand from Animeher who has already installed that they are far better than any other types(LED).Just go through earlier postings in the last few pages.

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Why it has to be sixty days for a small delivery? [emoji3]. Why is it that slow.

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Bought online. I am still waiting for some other items order 50 days back.So I am sure it is going to take the number of days they mention in their link.

Re: Suzuki GS150R

[MENTION=75864]DaddyBob[/MENTION]: The 60 days shipping window is because the item ships from China. It takes lot of time for slow shipping by China post/Indian post.

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[MENTION=11096]animeher[/MENTION] Thank you

What about the customs hassles and duties applied. Please share.