Re: Suzuki GS150R

I bought 2 gs150rs and I Am using both one clocked 65000 and one clocked 42000,svc in hyderabad is good, parts quality is excellent, both there bikes I bought sec hand, i did a recent 500 kms trip and Am very happy with this bike. Few cons despite being so very good in every other aspect there is just No resale value but I dont plan to sell it, power bands are linear so No sudden power rush, rear brake should have been much better but does its job OK, a disk setup in rear will make a huge difference. Parts are slightly expensive but worth every penny.svc are very good here in hyderabad they took care of every bit well.

Re: Suzuki GS150R

Somebody please help! ☺


My dad currently owns a Hero Honda Glamour, its 5 year old
And the bike is a rattle snake,even the ct100 his first bike which he used for 6 years was in way better condition when sold.


Hero Glamour is one of the most selling 2 wheeler,always in the top 10 lists, 5,6,7th position even overtaking Honda shine.

Trust me Glamour is technically shit.

125cc bike weighs 129kg, first gear is shorter than a KTM D200, not much difference between 3rd and 4th gear, its 5 years a ride sometimes, still i check for an upshift. But sadly NO!





Coming to the GS150R,
I am Suzuki fan, Bought a Swish for Mom, clocked 16,000kms in 12 months, I JUST LOVE IT, its a marvel I would say
Am actually palnning to get a GS150R one for my Dad, head that SUZUKI stoped it.


Saw wont mind getting a used one.
After riding the 125cc pocket rocket Swish, and the stability it has for a Scooter, my Dad is also interested in a Suzuki, Gixxer is amazing, but Pillion comfort it not there,not a con, as its a l naked sport bike 😁

If Suzuki stoped GS150R, i would say its the right time Suzuki should bring it back to the market, as Gixxer has spread the Suzuki name in a Good way.


GS150R is the best 150cc commuter bike ever launched till date, and a great, comfy, stable mile muncher,

The bike launched at 2007 has features even the bikes recently launched doesn't have,
The gear shift indicator, GEAR POSITION INDICATOR 👌 on a 2007 bike, 6 gears,still didn't click,.. 😞






So my question is how is the availability of Spare Parts ?????

Are you guys happy with the SVC Response for GS150R?

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Forgot mention, the console of GS150R is absolutely brilliaint , GSXR inspired ones 👌👌👌

Re: Suzuki GS150R

I just plonked a set of refurbished rear shock absorber set in hyderabad (telengana) for Rs 1200 with a 6 months warranty for any issues , my crappy dealer quoted Rs 1850 incl all taxes for just one unit (not pair), i traded my old busted nearly dead shocker set and got the refurbished set , the ride is stiffer i noticed but i will try and set it to slightly soft .

a week back i did a 500 km round trip and i must say the bike faired pretty well , average cruze speed was 70, i am yet to switch to fully synth oil,
plus i need to plonk on a new set of tyres , can anyone gimme make and model details for best tyre for front and back ,

another pesky thing is the TIC TIC tappet sound , does any one know how to get rid of it ? do i have to get a new set of tappit installed ,my bikes done 67,000 on odo , I love my bike and will keep it for as long as i can ,

suggestions / recommendations please for tyres and tappit issue . thanks!

Re: Suzuki GS150R

The sound is due to contamination - 37k is too too less for any serious problems and you have anyway changed the shoes/springs. If it makes the sound rarely, one can ignore it; but if the sound is too much uncomfortable, always present or if the brakes are sticky - it is better to get them opened/inspected and cleaned if required.

IMHO, most people can't tell it - I can't usually.

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Thanks ashwanth! the brake pads are new and the sound comming out is not regular. They are functional though. Could it be a serious issue?

I have used MAK 4T plus oil, but i'm not able to tell a difference really (i'm not so qualified enough to sense a difference), but there was no drop in mileage.. im usually getting 54 -56kmpl mileage with mixed city and highway use at the same speeds you have mentioned.

Regarding Engine Oil Performance For GS 150R

Well I would like to know how many of you have tried MAK 4T PLUS 20W-40 engine oil for GS 150R ? How was the performance, mileage and engine smoothness for 3000 KM?
I generally use Shell Advance AX7 10W-40 semi synthetic oil and I am happy with its engine smoothness but was thinking of trying MAK 4T plus for better mileage as adviced by one of the XBHP GSpian.
Generally I ride at 50-65 KMPH and get mileage of 50-55 KMPL in Hyderabad Hitech-City area.

Re: Suzuki GS150R

Rear/Front brake shoe/pad life depends how hard one brakes/type of driving/amount of passive engine braking (just shutting the throttle and rolling on the 6th gear as much as possible before applying the brakes). 37+ k kms is not too early replace the rear brake shoes. Sometimes, the friction material will dislodge from the base - rare but happened once on my Eterno.

On my Eterno, when the brakes were wet and noisy, all I had to do was to heat the brakes by applying it - water if present, would vaporize and the brakes would be normal again.

My bro had a Hercules MTB and myself a Rockshox (the model with telescopic suspension both at front and rear - I think I got the name right) in the 1990s . I loved those brake sounds (MTB's not my GS); which as you said mimicked a TATA bus/train stopping.

On a motorcycle, the sound is due to contamination from dust, rust or water or their combination. Regular use and regular cleaning will prevent contamination and hence that sound. What is more scary (on my GS) than the sound is that they get very sticky and the wheel tends to lock on slight application.

Rear disc brake is already on my wish-list for the successor to my GS. For me, replacing brake fluid and cleaning the caliper every 2 years is much easy than opening the rear drum every 3000-4000 kms.

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How long do the rear brake shoes last typically? I gave my bike for service after a gap of 8K kms and the SVC told me that the brake shoes need replacement as they were worn out badly (37K+ kms done). They replaced the brake shoes and the springs.

The replacement does the job well, but makes a sound sometimes. Something like a train stopping sound or like the gradual braking noise of the hercules mtb bicycles of the 90's. Is this expected from new brake shoes?

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Pinaki Da, thanks so much for replying. I tried removing the metal shield with the tiniest possible screwdriver/blade - was not successful so let it be as such - the bearing anyway passed the "finger test". I don't know whether Sparkot/RSK/Gilbert/BlackPanther were able to remove it.

Regarding the chain case bolt - removed the LHS footpeg alloy assembly to gain better access and did exactly what you told 2 days ago ... no success once again - fortunately, am able to pivot the upper chain case (inner, upper chain case bolt is the culprit) - so fixing the sprocket assembly and chain won't be a problem right now.

Leaving these two things as it is, for now.

One of the "soft" rear sprocket mounting nuts damaged while removing - it was corroded badly. Replaced this nut with the torque link nut (both are self-locking type, have a washer like base, same size) and used a new torque link bolt-nut (thanks to RSK, these came from Goa !!).

The only thing that has caused concern is the cylinder head exhaust mounting allen bolts. They have rusted a lot and any attempt to remove them might strip the head. SVC asked me to leave it as such - they asked what is the need to open them now - they are lazier than me . Also, compared to other vehicles like Pulsar, Splendor and Hondas, the access to these bolts is very very poor in GS. Unless the exhaust is removed in the GS, the swingarm can't be removed as the RHS shock absorber nut will foul with it.

P.S. Your drum brake service DIY helped me a lot !

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Should be , bearing covers usually are . Trick with a metal shield is not to deform it much while removing and re-fitting . You have to patiently try with a thin screwdriver blade or similar .

You have to apply an outward pull on the bolt simultaneously while turning . I have been successful in doing this by inserting a thin hacksaw blade or other thin metal piece under the bolt-head edge and prying outwards while using a spanner to turn simultaneously . Hope you got it . it's easier to do than explain

Re: Suzuki GS150R

Hi!So, how is your GS doing? I was going through some comments before yours and I believe our old, trusty GS is still a good choice for more mature riders who can use a smooth engine, relaxed position and 6th gear! (not to mention awesome fuel economy). And man, there are some other good choices out there! I was considering Inazuma around the end part of 2016, but sadly the prices of fuel here are going up until open competition from different brands comes to Mexico later this year, so I am better off with my black GS (I am so glad I decided to keep it!!) The thing is, because of traffic regulations I should ride a 250cc motorcycle in Mexico City (how can you convince politicians that a 250 is NOT necessary to survive in the city!) But the point is, I can still ride my GS at a fraction of the cost of a 250 with great comfort and decent looks. One guy at some point asked me if the bike was [more than TWICE the price it actually is here!] Anyway, I will keep my GS150r as long as I can still use most roads here legally.Ride safe!Gil

Re: Suzuki GS150R

Can any one suggest best front and rear tyre make model and Price also can I upsize front and rear tyre and will there be mileage issues if i upsize any one or both of them, Suzuki gs150r, 2009 model, 65,0000 on odo.

Re: Suzuki GS150R

Hi Folks!

Short History: Rear wheel jammed 2 days post a cyclone here in December last year.

Below: Reason for the seizure - rust & very low usage - a deadly combo! Is the brake drum made of cast iron for long life ?



Below: Actually, I was able to rotate the wheel today before removing - but it went krrr, krrr, krrrr. Alloys are from Enkei - I vaguely remember this company while playing GT on a PS2 long long ago. Note the stamp mark left by the shoe.



Below: Aluminium(?)+grease+sand=grinding paste; note the fatigue crack.



Below: Can this metal cover of LHS rear wheel bearing be removed for re-greasing?



Below: Lightly sanded down the drum and cleaned the pads with Rustoleum brake cleaner and de-glazed them. RHS bearing was re-greased.



Below: Spot the stupid thing I did!



Help: One of the chain cover bolts is just turning (edges on its head fine, I can use a ring spanner) and is un-removable. Any pointers on how to remove that? Thanks !

Cheers,
Ashwanth.

Re: Suzuki GS150R

Try to reach Saboo Suzuki for your next requirement and I hope you will be more than happy They have multiple branches in Secunderabad area Raniganj isthe main branch.

Re: Suzuki GS150R

Excellent Kamlesh ,I still have to sort the shock absorber issue in my green GS and clutch replacement in my.orange GS , I.like the bike overall, I am planning a 500 KMS trip in Jan , then I will have an idea about average mileage and highway pleasure.