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Does the GS have a propensity to fall on its LHS?

Mine did on 12/12/16 - the day Cyclone V hit us. It is a bit embarrassing to note that much lighter Honda Shine, Activa and a FZ - all parked on their side stands and a few feet from mine stayed alright while the GS toppled like a drunk cow.

Damages = bent handlebar (makes it almost un-drivable), a few scratches on leg guard and saree guard - thats it.

Checked it today, was unable to move - the rear wheel is completely jammed (due to drum brake sticking/rains). This one has happened before and am not alarmed.



Is any other handlebar a perfect fit - Pulsar 150, Unicorn 150's (Just in case I don't get a SGP)?

Also for the past couple of months, the handlebar is super-shaky due to front wheel wobbling at speeds >60 (wheel bearings are out I guess; another known problem in GS like the early leaking rear shocks).

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Hi Kamlesh, Gilbert and all GSpians

Thanks for sharing your ownership. Seriously haven't found anyone regretting buying GS150R. I am too a proud owner of 2009 model Black gs.
Its been 7 years and 41500kms on the odo and still going strong.

Apart from normal wear n tear parts, these are the parts that i had to change due to the couple of crashes.

Master cylinder kit for front disc brake of Unicorn bybre make at 25000 kms at it was leaking brake fluid and during same period had to change the battery to TATA GREEN 7amp as stock battery was completely dead. May be because during initial couple of years of ownership, bike used tobe ridden occasionally as i was working abroad and younger brother was studying in another city. So it was not maintained properly and not all services were done regularly.
Left shocker was changed as it got bent in a crash at 27000kms
Front mudguard and headlight assembly and RHS mirror changed at 33000kms due to an accident.

Got the both tyres changes at 40000 kms. Front to Michelin sirac street 2.75x 18 and rear to Ceat zoom 100/90-18.
Both offers excellent grip compared to stock zappers.

Changed the stock bulb to Philips 35/35w Germany make. Which claims to offer 33% more light though i couldn't find much difference compared to stock bulb. Also added two led fog lights by mounting clamps on front shockers bolts. Improved low beam considerably.

Apart from these changed regular wear and tear parts like control cables, rear brake shoe, air and oil filters, spark plug and recently replaced the front disk brake pads.

Have experimented with lot of oils like elf moto 4 gold, gulf pride 4t plus, shell advance ax7, castrol power 1, elf moto 4 roadstar semi, Shell advance ax5, motul 3000 4t. Though bike ran smoothly on almost all oils mentioned above but the best and most value for money was gulf pride 4t plus. Now a days i ride a lot like 500 kms in 3 days. Bike never complained with that oil and never had oil consumption issue inspite of continuous riding for hours.
I am getting a terrific milage of 55+ on highways with average speed of 60 to 70 kmph.

Really sorry for the long post and i am really bad at writing skills.

Even after 7 years of ownership, i give her a look back after parking. And my wife is really jealous about that. She thinks that GS is her Sautan. I bought GS just before my wedding day so GS came home first and wife later [emoji12]

Wishing happy mile munching to all owners of these beautiful machine.

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Hi Gilbert,

Thanks a lot to share your ideas, maintenance tips and views on GS 150R. After going through your views I felt as if I am speaking to myself I strongly second you over GS biking experience but as far as the new Unicorn 160 is concerned I would like to highlight one point-
As per most of the Indian automobile experts the new Unicorn 160 is good bike (even I rode my friend's Unicorn 160 - it was super smooth and light) but still it's behind GIXXER in terms of riding dynamics, control , torque and power delivery. If you go through AUTOCAR India, Power Drift, Zigwheels and other YouTube comparison review videos between FZ 2.0 , GIXXER (Old verison) and Unicorn 160 you may easily agree with Indian Automobile expert views that GIXXER beat them all long way.
Moreover with new FI version with dual disc brakes the new GIXXER is simply undoubtedly better than Unicorn , Hornet and FZ 2.0.

I am planning to stay back with my GS150R for all of it's service life. Till date I have gone through following changes:

1. Replaced the old drive chain with GIXXER's drive chain - solved the chain loosening issue.
2. Installed two Cree U5 LED projector lamps on both sides of leg guard - resolved weak headlight issue.
3. Replaced the air filter after 42000 KM (even though the stock one was in good condition with cleaning and maintenance at every 3000 KM, I thought of changing the same with new one).
4. Replaced the front disc brake calipers with new one at 35000 KM (Old stock caliper stopped functioning properly after 32000 KM and it was sticking to disc plate even after multiple caliper maintenance).
5. Replaced stock EXIDE battery after 21000 KM with new one.
6. Replaced the stock headlight bulb with OSRAM HS1 Silver star 35W after 32000 KM.
7. I replace engine oil during each general service (every 2600-2800 KM) with Shell Advance AX7 10W-40 Synthetic Technology Engine Oil (1L) at SUZUKI service center. (Even though I tried multiple engine oils from all popular brands including the Gixxer engine oil from SUZUKI I feel Shell AX 7 suits me the best for engine smoothness and it's in reasonable price range).

It has already completed 7 years on this Dec 2016 but I am confident that it will serve me for coming 7 years as well As long as SUZUKI dealership in my city is supportive I am happy and proud GS owner crushing all odds and enjoying it's unique character and drive. Still many fuel station guys ask me with surprise " Is it a new model from SUZUKI"

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Hello Kamlesh,

I believe you just had a wonderful idea! I thought I'd just share some thoughts regarding GS here in Mexico, perhaps you can relate to the experience!

* I have felt tempted to switch to Gixxer, as some here may recall, but GS is such a good, trusty bike, I do not think I should spend more $$ just to have a newer, more nimble bike. Yes, GS may have its flaws (heavy weight 150cc champion, a bit of a handful in certain traffic situations, not that stable in slippery conditions, poor lighting, etc.) but it has been rightly compared to a volvo by some users, and also it has been called "the chill pill..." It really is that good and reliable. And those flaws have a cure. I feel sorry about riders (not only GS riders) who switch to other bikes with the "grass is greener on the other side" type of philosophy, not giving their motorcycles a chance!

* Related to the previous point, I do not think I should switch to a motorcycle that will attract criminals more than GS. Here, there are about 2 Gixxers per every 10 FZ16s now, and that is not good news. Gixxer may become a target to criminals soon. GS is still an unusual bike to see on the road, and I am just ok with that; no one really pays attention to it. There are days I do not even see one GS other than my own bike, and I see a lot of bikes on the road every day. By the way, I spotted a yellow wasp Special Edition GS about 2 months ago and it looked like a scaled down GS500, but not much smaller! Really pleasant to look at.

Other bikes including Apaches and P180s, etc. will walk from me 90% of the time, just to see me pass by them after a while like a sinister, black ghost doing 120 kph in 6th gear with barely any engine stress. Yeah, as I have mentioned it before, even cruisers with gentle riders will see me fly past them, probably thinking I am riding a 250, but I am clearly not. BTW, I am planning a trip on GS to beautiful Queretaro City very soon (300 Km there and back); I will make sure to share the experience with you guys!

* I have been doing rather strict maintenance chores on my black GS, which includes using Armor All on different plastic/rubber parts of the bike, car polish and wax, normal adjusting of parts, and plenty of lubbing on different parts like cables and moveable components using WD40, chain lube and other products. I am expecting to reach at least 20k Km without much investing other than regular maintenance money. My black GS just reached 17,500 Km with no parts changed other than the battery (I believe it was a faulty one), full set of wheel bearings, and a turn signal light. By the way, once I went for NGK CR9EIX 13,000 Km ago I never looked back, and the same thing happened with fully synthetic 10w40 Lucas oil, I just love how the engine feels with it.

* I have been planning certain mods on my GS, including a softer, 110 section rear tyre, 20w-LED headlight (which will run ok on GS once I am tired of my current xenon type, 35w AC halogen bulb), a higher capacity battery to go with the extra electrical load and probably some testing with the front fork oil, perhaps a thicker fluid to see how the front performs. After upjetting the carb and modifying the air filter, my GS can handle a 55 Kg pillion (my wife) without much trouble, the engine just does not feel stressed nor the bike feels heavy with the extra weight anymore. And the engine's sound itself is deeper and more pleasant to hear.

* An interesting review on the newer Honda Unicorn CB 160 (I think that's the name) came out recently, stating the bike performs great at traffic lights, and explaining how good it is on the highway, and I do not doubt it, so I may give it a chance once it is available here. I will not buy the idea of a CB190, but a Honda 160 that can beat a Gixxer sounds interesting. But if you ask me, I would really like to see an updated version of GS, perhaps with the Gixxer's engine on it and a rear disc, better front feel, probably reduced weight and slightly lower seat + the nifty 6-speed gearbox we love. In the meantime, I am keeping my Suzuki to save myself some dough and hassle. Me and my father appear on the picture, he just enjoys helping me out with the car and GS. Cheers!

Re: Request For Keeping GS 150R thread active and interesting as it was back in 2010

No Other bike offers a seat like a SOFA. No alternative for GS150R.

Request For Keeping GS 150R thread active and interesting as it was back in 2010

Hey Friends,

It's been quite long since we have seen some new interesting discussions over GS 150R. I wanna request all experts to share their new ideas and changes / maintenance tips used by them for GS150R to keep the bike's engine as smoothest, fuel efficient and maintaining bike's paint shine like that of one standing in showroom .

As the thread activity has paced down over time I guess most of our fellow GSpians switched to some other bike... If possible please vote and let us know how many are still using GS 150R with same passion and are ready to remain active on XBHP

Thanks
Kamlesh Kumar
GS 150R (2009-Orange)

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thanks, one more query, I'm unable to get my hands on APE RR OEM one, all available in our locality are the local made ones. so thinking about getting a Pulsar 200NS RR instead. can anybody confirm if it will do the trick or not? is it also a single phase RR? any expert shed. going to try it anyway. pls confirm.

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I found coasting down a hill at 90 kmph in neutral and engine switched off a bit too dangerous. I remembered your initial query here instantly .

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Not sure why would you say that?

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Must be trick videography or he was trying to kill himself.

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See page 42 of https://drive.google.com/a/xbhp.com/...1OQjZDNWc/view

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Sorry guys as if I may be a bit late to ask this, but really need expert shed on this thing as I am very new to electrical tweaking. As shown in one of the steps of "Stator Coil winding removal " above in full DC conversion steps, we desoldered a black wire from stator coil.

But it's not clear to me that should I solder it back after rewinding stator coil? or should I just leave it desoldered? Is it of no use after changing the RR? Please help, going to do it myself next week.

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I have been facing delays in gear shifts for past few thousand KM. The reason being worn out gear shifter/connecting rods.

Holes changed shape from round to ovel causing delay while shifting


foot rest where gear shifter is attached which was cleaned


The ovel holes filled in welding shop for Rs.40


New holes drilled for Rs.50



The rod which connects the above two parts is also worn out but a DIY cannot be done right now. Waiting for the part to arrive.

I had to do the welding and drilling work because of unavailability of spares in all major Service centers in Chennai.

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Also the Lock set seems to be worn-out. Bike would switch off when hitting a bump and have to shake the key to start it again. Pretty scary at times.

The two bolts holding the lock set becomes loose often causing issues while locking the bike.

Solution:

Removed the entire headlight assembly.
Removed the Speedo.
Removed the lock assembly and dipped it in a vessel of turpentine (you can use any solvent like kerosene or thinner) for 20 minutes. All the dust particles inside the lock assembly were now mixed with the solvent
Dried the lock assembly and used fresh oil to lubricate it.
Used very little anabond to the two bolts to tighten the lock assembly
Refit the speedo and headlight assembly.

So far the above method has helped me and the bike has not switched off when in motion. If it happens again, I have no options but to spend Rs.1200 on new lock assembly.

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I am reading this thread after a lonnng time so kindly excuse my late reply.
I had the same problem of the bike revs not coming down below 4000RPM during riding. The culprit was the choke cable. The SVC replaced the choke cable and the problem got resolved.

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Those 14 LED lamps, don't they consume 55W each?? Last time i think u'd mentioned u didn't rewind coil or change RR. U sure the battery is healthy with such high load (2X55W+35W)? Plus, what was wrong with the earlier fog lamps?