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**vivek_k_p** · 09-30-2009, 12:49 AM

Originally posted by thefalcon View Post

Since this rusting issue started with my bike, i've been looking closely at most bikes at college or signals and stuff.
i could not inspect the tank since its closed, but almost all bikes have rusting(cant say if it appeared within a month or not though, dont know the people

)
but spots on frame, screws, sometimes silencer(if the paint is scraped off) rust is noticable.
i dont think any bike company uses anti rust coating before painting the frame.
noticed this on unicorn, pulsar and HH hunk/xtreme till now( in the 150cc segment) and other 100cc,125cc bikes too.

After I notice rust in bike, have checked other bikes in my building.
1 yr old pulsar, 4 yr ols glamour, more than 1 yr old passion and Zeus.
They all have comparatively very negligible rust.

**thefalcon** · 09-30-2009, 01:35 AM

Originally posted by Shadowfax View Post

@thefalcon: thud comes when u shift at improper (thats what is called by me !

) rpm range without revving. When u squeeze clutch for downshift, give some revvv and then downshift. This works fine for me. Even 2-1 downshift is hassle free. And if Im not wrong, manual says the same. Also some bikes experts from xBhp recommended me this method.

could you explain how to downshift/upshift properly ??

so far what i understood is, while holding the clutch to change gears, accelerate while shifting. is that it ??
because i usually release the throttle fully before changing gears or holding clutch(for downshift).
upshift is faster so i guess no time to release throttle fully, sometimes i think i press the clutch only half way for upshifting(if i'm zipping)

**yamahatrooper** · 09-30-2009, 01:48 AM

Originally posted by thefalcon View Post

could you explain how to downshift/upshift properly ??

so far what i understood is, while holding the clutch to change gears, accelerate while shifting. is that it ??
because i usually release the throttle fully before changing gears or holding clutch(for downshift).
upshift is faster so i guess no time to release throttle fully, sometimes i think i press the clutch only half way for upshifting(if i'm zipping)

This is a post by Old Fox sir on an another thread explainx the A to Z of gear changing. Maybe this will help http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/superbik...tml#post140321

**animeher** · 09-30-2009, 10:48 AM

Here's something interesting about mileage. I gave my bike to servicing to Kothrud Suzuki today, and my collegue who also has GS picked me up for office. When I asked him about mileage, his answer was '58'! I was like

I usually get 51-52 mostly double sit with my 50kg wife. He also is usually accompanied by his sister, and still he gets this mileage, that too in Pune city at peak hours!

I was observing his riding, and also asked him tips. Here they are:

1. Use the ECO mode for proper indication of gears
2. Don't use as high gear as possible. This may come as a shocker, as I tend to use 6th gear even in 40s speed. His funda was 4th gear for speed bet 40-49, 5th for 50-59 and 6th for above 60.
3. Keep the RPM always between 4 and 4.5. Atleast that's what I noticed peculiarly.

I am surely going to try these tips. He was riding normally, not very slow, and surely not rash. Try these tips for mileage friends, and report it here.

**Sarvajit** · 09-30-2009, 11:50 AM

Originally posted by animeher View Post

Here's something interesting about mileage. I gave my bike to servicing to Kothrud Suzuki today, and my collegue who also has GS picked me up for office. When I asked him about mileage, his answer was '58'! I was like

I usually get 51-52 mostly double sit with my 50kg wife. He also is usually accompanied by his sister, and still he gets this mileage, that too in Pune city at peak hours!

I was observing his riding, and also asked him tips. Here they are:

1. Use the ECO mode for proper indication of gears
2. Don't use as high gear as possible. This may come as a shocker, as I tend to use 6th gear even in 40s speed. His funda was 4th gear for speed bet 40-49, 5th for 50-59 and 6th for above 60.
3. Keep the RPM always between 4 and 4.5. Atleast that's what I noticed peculiarly.

I am surely going to try these tips. He was riding normally, not very slow, and surely not rash. Try these tips for mileage friends, and report it here.

Here are my FE tips from my 100,000kms.+experience with bikes:
Shift up as early as possible, but don't allow the engine to knock.
Keep upshifts in the range of 4-4.5K RPM. Works for most Indian bikes.
Don't press the clutch lever unknowingly/use half clutch to pull through in higher gears, use right gears for right speed.
Downshift gradually.
Most importantly, Switch the engine off at signals!

**Guru_007** · 09-30-2009, 03:16 PM

Guys....I sold off my beloved Pulsar this week....
i was really emotionally attached to it...really i did not want to part with it....but I have to buy the GS ....so....I had to sell off my Pulsar to adjust the funds.....It was 3 years old i got 33K for it....it was a good price....but I had really maintained it well.....
So now....I am ready to get my GS....but the sad part is....not until Diwali....

So now I have....2 weeks to again go for a test drive..AGAIN.

......select color...etc etc..hope all the problems will be solved in the GS beofre i buy....
I will be needing all the expert owners' suggestions.....

**sharshas** · 09-30-2009, 05:22 PM

Originally posted by Guru_007 View Post

Guys....I sold off my beloved Pulsar this week....
i was really emotionally attached to it...really i did not want to part with it....but I have to buy the GS ....so....I had to sell off my Pulsar to adjust the funds.....It was 3 years old i got 33K for it....it was a good price....but I had really maintained it well.....
So now....I am ready to get my GS....but the sad part is....not until Diwali....

So now I have....2 weeks to again go for a test drive..AGAIN.

......select color...etc etc..hope all the problems will be solved in the GS beofre i buy....
I will be needing all the expert owners' suggestions.....

100% true buddy... feels really bad when you get departed from the current vehicle... we really get very much attached to it... anyways change is sign of life...dont listen to any more comments and suggestion... just make your mind and choose one from your heart

**donarun** · 09-30-2009, 07:26 PM

Originally posted by Shadowfax View Post

@donarun: complain to Suzuki about mileage. And tell them to scold that mechanic.

Will do brother ... but not sure how much of it will help ...

I had a personal chat with one of the mechanics in SC, seems each mechanic is expected to service a minimum of 7 bikes every day. If there are more bikes then the number is expected to go up. Cant really expect quality workmanship in such circumstances can we ... And i am told that the mech's usually fight over the free service bikes since it would involve less work like waterwash, brake adjustment and oil change.

**BLITZ** · 10-01-2009, 02:08 AM

Originally posted by donarun View Post

Will do brother ... but not sure how much of it will help ...

I had a personal chat with one of the mechanics in SC, seems each mechanic is expected to service a minimum of 7 bikes every day. If there are more bikes then the number is expected to go up. Cant really expect quality workmanship in such circumstances can we ... And i am told that the mech's usually fight over the free service bikes since it would involve less work like waterwash, brake adjustment and oil change.

**BLITZ** · 10-01-2009, 02:13 AM

I guess I'll get my GS with Guru here

. Diwali..... seems like ages away.

And guys, seriously, does no one here know about the Suzuki's Panvel showroom?? Is there any other suggestion near NaviMumbai?

**donarun** · 10-01-2009, 08:20 AM

Originally posted by BLITZ View Post

Which SC do you go to bro?

Swapna suzuki, chennai

**animeher** · 10-01-2009, 12:09 PM

I serviced by bike in Kothrud suzuki yesterday, and the quality of servicing is definitely better than swargate one. Swargate is always crowded, and we have to take appointment a few days prior for servicing. There are comparitively less bikes at kothrud suzuki.

I will recommend Kothrud servicing over swargate suzuki, if one is willing to travel extra

**akhilrane** · 10-01-2009, 12:21 PM

Hello Animeher,
Have you bought the HID kit for GS, you had mentioned if anyone was interested??
Let me know all the details as to the cost, whether it void the bike's warranty...etc etc.........
Please PM me with all the details....
The bike's super smooth after the 1st service especially the gears and pickup...the headlight improved a bit but not much...... same for the rear brakes.....also there are almost no vibes at 3.5k rpm....

**animeher** · 10-01-2009, 12:59 PM

HID kit will void battery warranty, as the electricals will now be DC. REst warranty should remain intact. I have not yet bought the HID kit, because I want to fit it to projector, which is yet to be fitted inside the headlight assembly.

**thefalcon** · 10-01-2009, 06:56 PM

Originally posted by yamahatrooper View Post

This is a post by Old Fox sir on an another thread explainx the A to Z of gear changing. Maybe this will help http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/superbik...tml#post140321

thanks for the link

to solve glazing problem is really complicated and expensive.
the engine has to be dismantled and something called rehoning(not sure if that was the word used when i read it, but its something to do with rubbing cylinder wall with something rough to get the peaks n the wall again) has to be done. and the piston rings have to be changed to fit the cylinder properly, and then another 1000km run in.

but how can you possibly tell if the bike is consuming more oil compared to other gs's ?? atleast power can be found out by taking a test ride.

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