Re: Suzuki GS150R

They are performing great, if you discount for the difference in stiffness.

I seem to have meddled with the design parameters by going for the wider rear tyre (110/90 Michelin Sirac Street TL). It behaves differently with minor changes in Tyre pressure. Presently i'm maintaining the shocks at 2nd softest level and tyre pressure at 35 Rear/25 Front.

Rode with the 3rd level setting (mid) on the RTR shocks for a week and felt this increased bumpy hard ride quality (these were at the 35/25 psi pressure)

Manufacturer recommended 28 psi Rear and 25 psi Front is a setting i havent tried so far (in 64K kms ) mostly riding solo.

Re: Suzuki GS150R

How are rtr shocks bro

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Re: Suzuki GS150R - Rough/loud and vibrations

Hi !

The metallic sound might be from worn out/loose steering race bearing. Does it make that sound every time you slow aggressively for a speed breaker? Other common metallic sound in GS is a loose chain hitting the chain cover. Since your bike has done 55k, get the tappet clearance checked - out of spec valve clearance can cause grinding/vibration in GS.

GS' engine is not known to give premature crankshaft or major engine problems for atleast a lakh kms.

Handlebar was 333 INR for my model (v2). I think the earlier ones came with slightly different handlebar/bar end weights. Should more or less cost the same.

You have to decide that. I have decided to sell mine if I get a decent price. In my case, am finding it difficult to source spares (just kidding, I have sort of lost interest/screwed it up ). Resale value for Suzuki is relatively poor compared to other brands and in the case of GS they will tell it is discontinued and bring the price further down.

Don't sell if you have no problems like service being a headache, etc in your city/village/suburb. Being a discontinued model, in future, some spares might take time to come from Factory to SVC. You don't have to bother all these if you simply leave it at a SVC/Local Mechanic regularly for service.

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@to all,

The brake master cylinder piston set can be interchanged with Unicorn 150. It costs 289 INR. Caliper seals (dust x 2 and oil seal x 2) costs 37 INR and caliper pistons ("26" x 2, 96 INR x 2) can be interchanged with Unicorn 150. This is only if the master cylinder and caliper say "Bybre". Not sure of GS v1. Bajaj's copper washers x 4, 10 INR. The nut&bolt holding the brake lever is classy - the nut is self-locking one, instead of a metal fin they have used a plasticky/rubber thread that grips the bolt tightly. Even if it falls down, still the bolt won't come off as it first screws itself on the threaded portion of the stay before mating with the nut. Brake light switch is from Kunal and not Minda. I have removed the fluid sight glass as it was too dirty - can be ordered seperately (glass, o-ring and clip) from Suzuki/Bajaj. Honda doesn't sell this seperately.

If SGP is available, that has to be the 1st choice, no doubt.

Anything from Honda Unicorn 160/Hornet is incompatible - Nissin seals/pistons/plunger are slightly larger in size.

Recently had one of my scariest DIY moments. The brake cleaner can I had got stuck in open position (the inner actuator/tube broke), all the gas+fluid got out and managed to save ~200 ml of the fluid - smells like Benzene - will use for Carb cleaning next week! The good thing was my room didn't have mosquitoes for next 2 days. These aerosol cans are nasty stuff.

Suzuki GS150R - Rough/loud and vibrations

Bike gurus,

Need your help with figuring out what's wrong with my bike and how to go about getting it fixed.

I bought my GS150R in 2010 and it has been running fine until Feb 14th. It has only done around 55,000 KM. I went on a long ride with my gal and during that i hit 110 KMPH a few times on the outskirts of Hyderabad.

On returning to the city, as i slowed down near a speed-breaker, heard a loud thunk, metal clanging sound as if some metal parts fell off from my bike. So stopped the bike and looked down and around and found that nothing broke externally. Started the bike and noticed it was rough and loud with vibrations. Its almost like im riding the bike with the choke ON.

Showed the bike to a roadside bike service point, i was told it could be the crankshaft or something to that effect(sorry, not a bike parts expert). Engine oil level was fine.

Last satday, gave me bike to a service center in RKpuram,as i did not wake up early enough to take it to the main Ranigunj service center. These guys just did general servicing and did not bother to fix the problem i explained to them about while giving the bike.

I really love this bike and would ideally like to get it fixed if possible and without incurring too much in repair costs.

What do you think might be wrong with my bike? Is it the crankshaft or does it seem like a problem with the engine? Also, i need to get the handle replaced. Where do i take it in Hyderabad to get it fixed and how much is it gonna cost (Approx))? Please suggest.

Or would you suggest selling this bike off and getting a new bike? If so, how much can i expect to get for my beloved GS150R?

Re: Suzuki GS150R

Great! I am sure your driving style is great thats why your GS engine is still running well. Can you please share us website address where we can find spare parts online?

Re: Suzuki GS150R



I wonder how abomb proof engine lasted only 70 K , My GS is clocking at 1,04,000 kms and going strong in 6 years of my life , I have not yet opened engine cover even for clutch change , every thing is in stock accept outers ike tyre, bulbs , cables.
Any way just replace Cylinder , piston and rings , Crank bearings if necessary . Spare parts are available on line , you can procure on your own and locate a good mechnic and ask for spare's list . ASC will loot you .

Re: Tyres replaced @ 61500

I got my bike back it costs 10K to repair engine ( major cylinder, piston, valve and full chain set). Yes chain set was replaced two times till now, once around 45K KM, another this time at 81K KM.
I follow these rules for chain/clutch/acceleration cable:
Do not apply grease or burned engine oil in chain set this will only minimize the life of chain set. I have noticed whenever mechanic apply these things in my bike's chain, within few miles chains create problem some noise or something else.
I either use motul chain lubricant or simple machine oil(sewing machine oil).
Never drive with a loose chain set.
Lubricate chain set after 500-600Kms ( nearly every week)

Now it's running very smooth let's see.

Happy driving...stay safe.

Re: Pakistani GR150

With such exorbitant pricing, i think they are trying hard NOT to sell, and going by the Youtube comments, people there are least interested in buying.

Re: Pakistani GR150

That's a lot of $$ for older technology and limited power, even though the bike looks high quality. And about the ad... I hope they sell a lot of GRs, they are REALLY trying! And by the way, "watching between the lines", if that makes sense, the video says a lot about the motorcycling needs over there. With all due respect, their market just does not seem ready for more premium bikes. Even in Latin America (mostly invaded by Chinese bikes), that motorcycle would be easily eaten by at least half a dozen quality products.

Thanks a lot for the video r0rshack!

Cheers,

Gil

Re:Pakistani GR150

Checked out the price of GR150...its put at 219000 pakistani rupees, translates to 1,27,000 INR!!!

whats more ridiculous is this Ad:

Re: Suzuki GS150R

My GS is giving a strange noise while riding in 6th gear. This Happens only in sixth and service center has no idea how to address!..

Sound feels like a frog croaking continuously!

Re: Tyres replaced @ 61500, Pakistani GR

Hi Gil, I hope you and junior are doing fine. I never knew you guys had the GSX150. Pakistani GR seems to be a new motorcycle tailor made for that country with the engine components shared - Both Honda and Suzuki have kept things conservative deliberately. GR looks solid. Even in GS versus Unicorn, the Suzuki is what looks solid. I don't think they will launch the GS150R there - won't it eat the sales of GR? Anyway, we will see what happens. Cheers, Ashwanth.

Re: Tyres replaced @ 61500, Pakistani GR

That GR looks a lot like the GSX150 they sold in Latin America a few years ago:



I test rode the bike before purchasing my black GS and it was unimpressive, yet it felt agile and the engine was peppier than GS150r's (with more vibes than expected though!) It was probably the lighter weight that made it nimble. GS150r felt in comparison like a luxury sedan when I tested it not long after.

But the base engine of this Pakistani GR looks almost certainly taken from GS150r, and I would not be surprised if it were so, since they are claiming the bike is Euro II compliant. It seems a bit underpowered, but it shouldn't that bad for a 135 or so Kg bike.

That Honda looks a bit more appealing to me, yet the GR looks more solid. Well, they are probably holding the launch of the actual GS150r until next year or later.

Oh and BTW, nice to hear from you, ashwanth!

Gil

Re: Tyres replaced @ 61500

Yeah, factored in the rains while choosing the wider tyres. I didnt make any weight measurements, but now my GS feels a bit heavier than earlier. Also only now i noticed that i have kept riding at 25/35 psi pressure for the front and rear so far, while the manufacturer recommended pressure is lower than 35, i think 28 or 30. The sidewalls of the michelin mentions a max of 33 psi, so in the future i'll be limiting the rear pressure to maybe 30 psi.

The front tyre is of the stock specification, only TT changed to TL. Yet to check mileage figures!

Re: Tyres replaced @ 61500

They went ahead and launched the GR150. Looks like a cross between Hayate and GS, I like it anyway. 5-speed gearbox. Website says it makes 11.5 Nm @ 5500 rpm - isn't that a bit low for a 150 cc?



It will lock horns with Honda's CB150F - A glorified Unicorn 150 with gear position indicator ! The Honda looks a bit overdone or they like it that way in Pakistan.