Re: Suzuki GS150R

Hello Guys,

I need some guidance in buying a used GS150R.


I stay in Bangalore, India.

I'm getting a used GS150R 2013 model White colour, Run for 12000KM for Rs 50,000(not nego). The owner claims that it has been well maintained but i'll have a look at it this weekend.
Can you tell me if this is a good buy for this price ? I'll use the bike for 15km on weekdays and maybe 50KM on weekends.


Regards
Ali

Re: Suzuki GS150R

wow! That's an amazing news! What is the reason the owner is selling the bike? As per me, it is overpriced.

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Thanks lot for your reply demaash.
The owner of the bike has relocated abroad. I think he's selling his car as well which also seems to be overpriced. What's the best price I can buy it for?
I had been to the showroom today. They seemed to have stopped selling this bike. The sales guy told that he's anticipating a new version of this bike to be launched.
Just a piece of information you already might be aware of

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Nah, perhaps some graphics update. Changing anything underneath will alter the character of GS150R.

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Was on my way to office. Without any symptoms, the clutch cable has broken. Planning to go to a nearest workshop. Hope, they will have the cable.

The interesting point is that the bike was serviced on Tuesday and I had asked them to check the clutch cable.

What is the normal life of a clutch cable of GS? I ride 50 kms one-way (30 kms on highway + 10 kms on ok-ok traffic route + 10 kms on stop go traffic).

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Re: Suzuki GS150R

Hi Guys,

Logging in after a long time. Have you noticed the Suzuki motorcycles India page for gs150r is not working. Seems like an updated Gs150r might be on the way or our beloved bike might get discontinued. I feel the Gs150r will again get cosmetic upgrades. Hopefully, there are some new parts which we can retrofit on our older model gs150rs.

Check this out

Suzuki Bikes in India - Latest / New Motorcycles & Bikes in India with Price | Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd.

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It's working fine bro for me!

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Next time get a clutch cable and keep it as spare. Not that it would help when you're in the middle of your daily runs but it would definitely save you the headache of running around searching for it.

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Hello to all from Mexico!
My name is Gilberto and I recently had the chance to buy the wonderful Suzuki GS150r (black), which in my country comes with the sticker reading "GS150r" instead of the nifty "6-Speed" one found on GSs in other places. To make a long story short, I found my black Suzuki to be a great commuter bike in busy Mexico City and the surrounding areas, but there is something bugging me about my GS. Briefly after the break-in period (first Suzuki service done with routine points checked), the bike refused to go beyond 8,000 rpm (I kept the revs low before that, it now has 1,900 Km on the odo) and everytime I tried to push the bike beyond 8k, it would become hesitant, behaving in a jerky fashion, like it was running out of fuel. I learned from GS owners that the cause could be either:
* Wrong type of spark plug (Suzuki CR7HSA with 300 Km now)
* Dirty air filter (never checked/changed)
* Front brake caliper needing service (never checked)
* Spark plug cable giving wrong voltage (never changed)
When I took it to the mechanic, he said the cause was the gas was too lean and he cleaned and adjusted the carb, but that only improved city performance, not highway behavior (8k issue still there). The mechanic also said the engine still needed to be fully broken in, but I have my doubts on that one.
I know this bike has great potential, but this issue has been bugging me for a while now, preventing me from fully enjoying my black beauty.
Thanks to all for reading. I would appreciate any help before facing the mechanic again.
Note: The bike is now in free mode, so the problem is not ECO/POWER related...

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Nice to hear from a rider from halfway across the globe.

Here the default/stock spark-plug is NGK-CPR7HSA.
It may not be sparking/firing around 8,000 RPM(due low voltage issues). Have a look at spark plug, share a photo if possible.
Can you source/buy a NGK-CR6HGP (G-Power spark-plugs) over there?

Filter doesn't come into picture for 2000 kms usage, unless you ride it in very dusty conditions. Take a look at it too.
Check if Choke is working as expected.
yes, ECO/POWER modes don't affect the performance.
It's hard to estimate damages due to 12 months of idle storage.

Also, share the motorcycle speed in 6th gear at below RPMs:
@4,000
@5,000
@6,000
@7,000

What mileage are you getting?

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Hello Freak and everyone at xbhp.com!

Sorry about not replying right away, but things have been hectic here and I meant to talk to my mechanic after reading the reply to my original post here. I wonder if spark plug voltage (in case it is low at 8,000 rpm) can be measured or if I should just have the cable AND/OR spark plug replaced.
I talked to my mechanic today and he said the air filter was fine when he looked at it, so filter should not be the culprit. He suggested changing a particular carburetor jet because, he insisted, the gas was too lean for higher revs and could not be adjusted any more without affecting low rev behavior. The spark plug was working fine, but the insulating tip was a bit too white and the electrodes were barely rusty in color, with no deposits whatsoever. I saw the plug.
NGK-CR6HGP sparkplugs are not available in my area, but I can try in other places (CR7eix iridium plugs are available at different shops).
I have no idea on how to verify if choke is working ok, but it takes the bike about 4 minutes to be ready to ride in the morning, on cool morning (I use about 2 minutes of choke and another 2 minutes with no choke, any ideas on this?)
Anyway, the bike was stored for about one year, but the original owner would warm it up and ride it for a few kilometers every now and then, so it was not 100% idle. He just did not change the oil (or have the bike serviced) for the first 1,500 km and around 11 months, so the bike lost its warranty.
6th gear performance would be as follows:
@4,000 -- 60kph
@5,000 --
@6,000 -- 80kph
@7,000 -- around 90-95 kph
The fastest I've gone is 113 kph, downhill, and without any hiccups really.
MILEAGE: 40Km/L in busy traffic with some highway miles included.
Issue really begins at 7,500, but I've managed to go past that point, yet NEVER to 8500 rpm or higher.
Again, I appreciate your concern and help.

Gilberto

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[MENTION=32286]psr[/MENTION] sir, we need some inputs here.
Can you get an opinion from a local authorized Suzuki Service Centre?

Iridium spark-plugs are not worth investing in case of GS150R.

On cold morning you use choke to start-up. When motorcycle-engine starts up, slowly close choke and open up throttle. Keep RPMs around 3,000 for 2-3 minutes.

That's a good news.

They seem alright, except 60 kph @4,000 rpm seem high.

Google says Mexico city is at 2,250m elevation.

Where was the bike manufactured? local/imported?




GS150R seem to Precio 2015: $ 30,990.00 and it comes with Carburador Mikuni BS26 con TPS same as Indian version.
I like this special edition, that R on the tank doesn't look good.

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The report of Spark plug Insulator showing white color is an indication of lean running. this is surprising, since the place Mexico is roughly 6,750 feet above Sea Level...Actually the air will be less dense at heights, and the bike should be running rich....My guess is the manufacturer had used smaller Idle and Main jet to support the thinner air ...
The spark plug wire or cap need not be changed..The NGK plugs are far superior to any other make of Plug from my experience, and that of many who use it.
If the vehicle had been parked and old Petrol more than 20 days is used there is a chance that the Petrol would have deteriorated and formed Varnish like sticky coating inside Petrol Tank, petrol lines, and Carburetor....get all of this cleaned first..

Without knowing the Pilot(idle) jet and Main jet size, the problem is difficult to solve and get a proper solution..
So would request Mr.Gilbert to find out the jet sizes and share here for a possible help....
I guess the GS150R running at sea level has 118 main jet and 35 pilot jet.

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guys,

am planning to sell my GS which is exactly two years old running around 10kms in excellent condition.

am leaving abroad and want to buy another bike for my brother who want s more than 200cc bike.

could you suggest me a good selling price..?

thanks,

kiran.