[MENTION=42325]eternoMind[/MENTION] and [MENTION=75864]DaddyBob[/MENTION]

Look here for Spanish version of GS Workshop Manual

Index of /pdf

See post #18963 for how to translate it.

Workshop manual is not required for doing oil/oil filter change, strainer cleaning, air filter change, adjusting and cleaning rear drum brake, adjusting chain, tappet adjustment (if one knows the gap in mm), bleeding front brake, adjusting clutch free play, etc. These are similar in all motorcycles.

Even for the above work, workshop manual gives us some tips like where exactly to apply grease, how to prevent damaging a part, etc .. don't miss the troubleshooting section at the end.

It is preferable to have it for tuning the carb (it gives the CO values, resistance values for throttle position sensor, etc or one can always ask Punarvasu - where is he ?), overhauling front-end suspension and other hardcore work.

Thanks, I already have the Spanish version of manual and unfortunately for me it has only one problem, it's Spanish[emoji3] . I tried all the conversion methods avaliable online to convert Spanish PDF and I unfortunately for me none of them worked. So I am down to converting copied text from each paragraph on Google translate. Which does not work conveniently.

I found the following in another post by xbhpian sivigshankar

From: Sandeep Bhat
Date: Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 10:52
Subject: RE: Chennai Motul Dealers.


You can contact any of the following retailers in Chennai for Motul products:


1) Final Drive, Anna Nagar (West); Tel.: 099626 07980

2) Selvam Auto Spares, Ayanavaram; Tel.: 097909 84103

3) Hardeep Auto Agencies, G.P. Road; Tel.: 098840 09988

4) Gurudev & Co., G.P. Road; Tel.: [COLOR=#00AFFD !important]044 – 28611899[COLOR=#EC008C !important][/COLOR][/COLOR]

5) Metal Products Co., G.P. Road; Tel.: 098405 11300

6) Universal Automobiles, Kilpauk; Tel.: 098402 86012

7) Shri Balaji Enterprises, Kilpauk; Tel.: 094454 36636

8) K.K. Automobiles, Kodambakkam; Tel.: 098403 77774

9) Mahaveer Automobiles, Kodambakkam; Tel.: 094443 23348

10) Sriram Automobiles, Mylapore; Tel.: [COLOR=#00AFFD !important]044 – 24671090[COLOR=#EC008C !important][/COLOR][/COLOR]

11) Madras Automobiles, Perambur; Tel.: 094451 17838

12) Dhanalakshmi Auto Parts, Perambur; Tel.: 098847 48150

13) Shiva Auto Parts, Peravallur; Tel.: [COLOR=#00AFFD !important]044 – 25506583[COLOR=#EC008C !important][/COLOR][/COLOR]

14) Kanna Enterprises, Royapettah; Tel.: 097912 48697

15) Vijay Lube Point, Royapettah; Tel.: 097908 33733

16) Rubini Agencies, Selaiyur; Tel.: 098410 05333

You can also contact our Sales Executive for Chennai, Mr. R. Kumaran (Cell No. 099620 99869).

In case you require any further information, please feel free to contact us.

Thanking you once again for your interest in Motul products.

Wish you Happy & Safe Biking with Motul!

Having a service manual can definitely help me to take care of maintenence and repair and some times even better than service centers.
But I just have to be the person who wouldn't mind getting hands dirty and finds it amusing and enjoyable to DIY.

For me doing repairs and maintenence by myself helps me to reset stress, have some thing exciting on a weekend to completely focus on some thing different than the routine boredom and stress of business I handle during weekdays. I have a 5 year old buddy who is so curious for his age and helps me with repairs[emoji3] . He knows about all the tools I have and he know how a engine works etc. He does have great fun and lot of things for his young hungry curious mind to munch on and keep him exploring. See its more than just repairs, it's a great hobby and it's fun[emoji3].

As for the Chain I definitely suggest 500 km intervals. This will help you to have smooth enjoyable ride much better performance etc.

I have used a chain for 35000 km when I had more time to maintain it in good old bachelor days. I'm a die hard old schooler who loves molten hard grease and roller chains and according to me nothing beats it. Used to do this hot grease method whenever feels like it is due. And regular application of grease in around 500 km. And much often if chain gets drenched in muddy water in rainy season. 500 km is way to go and you can keep an oil can in garage and it is better to prefer much convenient oil method which I does nowadays.

I found the following in another post by xbhpian sivigshankar

From: Sandeep Bhat
Date: Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 10:52
Subject: RE: Chennai Motul Dealers.


You can contact any of the following retailers in Chennai for Motul products:


1) Final Drive, Anna Nagar (West); Tel.: 099626 07980

2) Selvam Auto Spares, Ayanavaram; Tel.: 097909 84103

3) Hardeep Auto Agencies, G.P. Road; Tel.: 098840 09988

4) Gurudev & Co., G.P. Road; Tel.: [COLOR=#00AFFD !important][/COLOR][/COLOR]

5) Metal Products Co., G.P. Road; Tel.: 098405 11300

6) Universal Automobiles, Kilpauk; Tel.: 098402 86012

7) Shri Balaji Enterprises, Kilpauk; Tel.: 094454 36636

8) K.K. Automobiles, Kodambakkam; Tel.: 098403 77774

9) Mahaveer Automobiles, Kodambakkam; Tel.: 094443 23348

10) Sriram Automobiles, Mylapore; Tel.: [COLOR=#00AFFD !important][/COLOR][/COLOR]

11) Madras Automobiles, Perambur; Tel.: 094451 17838

12) Dhanalakshmi Auto Parts, Perambur; Tel.: 098847 48150

13) Shiva Auto Parts, Peravallur; Tel.: [COLOR=#00AFFD !important][/COLOR][/COLOR]

14) Kanna Enterprises, Royapettah; Tel.: 097912 48697

15) Vijay Lube Point, Royapettah; Tel.: 097908 33733

16) Rubini Agencies, Selaiyur; Tel.: 098410 05333

You can also contact our Sales Executive for Chennai, Mr. R. Kumaran (Cell No. 099620 99869).

In case you require any further information, please feel free to contact us.

Thanking you once again for your interest in Motul products.

Wish you Happy & Safe Biking with Motul!

Having a service manual can definitely help me to take care of maintenence and repair and some times even better than service centers.
But I just have to be the person who wouldn't mind getting hands dirty and finds it amusing and enjoyable to DIY.

For me doing repairs and maintenence by myself helps me to reset stress, have some thing exciting on a weekend to completely focus on some thing different than the routine boredom and stress of business I handle during weekdays. I have a 5 year old buddy who is so curious for his age and helps me with repairs[emoji3] . He knows about all the tools I have and he know how a engine works etc. He does have great fun and lot of things for his young hungry curious mind to munch on and keep him exploring. See its more than just repairs, it's a great hobby and it's fun[emoji3].

As for the Chain I definitely suggest 500 km intervals. This will help you to have smooth enjoyable ride much better performance etc.

I have used a chain for 35000 km when I had more time to maintain it in good old bachelor days. I'm a die hard old schooler who loves molten hard grease and roller chains and according to me nothing beats it. Used to do this hot grease method whenever feels like it is due. And regular application of grease in around 500 km. And much often if chain gets drenched in muddy water in rainy season. 500 km is way to go and you can keep an oil can in garage and it is better to prefer much convenient oil method which I does nowadays.

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I am out of town and neither my bike, nor the owner manual is with me. But I need some information for buying tools, if someone can please guide me:
1) The size of the socket required to retract the spark plug?
2) The size of the socket required to open the drain plug for the engine oil?
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1) The size of the socket required to retract the spark plug?
2) The size of the socket required to open the drain plug for the engine oil?

@animeher Thank you

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

This is my first posting on xbhp.After reading extensively on this forum,finally bought a blue colour gs150. I have bought this just for touring purpose.Bought a 2012 model with 5000kms clocked in.Am planning to change the headlamp bulb with the one shown below by connecting to the battery via a switch.Kindly provide your suggestions.Assume H4 type of bulb is used in gs150. Looking forward your replies.TIA.
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Balaji. RK

I am just curious to find out the average of GS150 in city driving.The poll shows different statistics.My friend who also bought a new one in 2013 is getting a decent average of 50KMPL whereas mine is yielding just 38-40 in city driving.Is this normal average or should I approach the ASS for further tuning.