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I asked for these rubber padded nuts at many shops including hardware shops and mechanics. Finally one guy said I have the pulsar ones, see if it fits. I brought them home, had to stick the nut to the metal strip inside and then put the visor and then tighten the bolts. The nuts for the GS visor is not available in local garages.

I do not know much about engine oils. My SC guy is very adamant about not changing oil from out and to stick to the SVC oil. I even had a tiff with him the last time for changing oil localy. This time I asked them not to change it while service and then came home and changed it to petronas.I was reluctant to go synthetic as the bike had only run 6850kms, but then changed it half mindedely. Now enjoying the feel. I sometimes ride for long like 80Kms on a strech at good speeds. So I thought synthetic is justified.

Hi Raj, Just two days back I switched to castrol power one yes its semi synthetic till date I have done 2300 kms and my next service is due on july 4th Does semi synthitic harm the engine any idea

Speedo meter issue

Hi guys,
last week I got my GS150R bike. I'm new to bikes and this is my first bike. I facing some issues with my bike.

1. After day 1, Speedo meter always shows 0.
2. I'm not able to see the total distance travelled. I dont see any numbers below the display ODO. But, it is showing 1 KM next to display ODO.

please advice me.

Hi Welcome to xBhp GS150R clubDon't worry its a minor issue the speedo cable was disconnected Visit your dealer and ask him to fix it

Yeah sure, already i have done some 20Km ride to know if there is any difference in engine sound, i was keeping the RPM below 4.5 mark and even after 30 min ride sound didn't increase much. Hope this time it will be completely rectified.

difference between 20w40 and 10w30

HI All,

Please comment on the following...

After studying the threads about the rough engines...louder sounds...i am of the opinion that temperature and its realtion with viscosity might the primary cause for this....

The following gives an idea about the oil:courtesy yahoo answers..

(The 15w-50 has a range of viscous properties from that of a 15 weight oil to that of a 50 weight oil. What this means is that it will provide penetrating lubrication at low temperatures as well as a straight 15 weight, while maintaining a lubricating film at high temperatures as well as a straight 50 weight oil. The 20w-40, well, you get the idea. So, it would appear that the wider range (15w-50) is better. However, there are some compromises inherent in providing the wide range of coverage. The best idea is to use a multi-grade oil that covers your realistic needs, and no more, determined by the temperature ranges expected between oil changes.)

In 20w40.....since i hail from hyderbad where temperature is 40 on an avg this summer.......apart from it stopping frequently at signals....sudden breaks and low accleration in traffics makes the bike too hot....Than why we are using 20w40 just because the company says...

Now consider..20w50...takeing in to the above considerations than using 20w50 is better and will protect from unnecessary wear and tear..which is the case with using 20w40.....

Correct me if i am wrong......or suggestions are welcome....t

Thanks,
Nageswer.

Thanx Madhu..
is it the same reason for ODO meter issue also?

no man it wont harm the engine. But IMO power 1 is not that good. gear getting stuck and engine not smooth above 60+.

We can go for semi after 4k and synth after 7-8 k

BTW. I found a multi brand oil store on my way to office. Tambaram-selaiyur. That store owner is very friendly and having all brands like motul , shell , AGIP , veedol, valvoline, etc etc.

sorry forgot to mention even the gulf... yeah.. finally bought one can.. 210 rupees. Manufactured in india. I was surprised to see motul made in france. imported oil. Semi (5100) was 450 but he had only 15W50 .

If any guys need help in getting oils.. you know whom to contact. will change to gulf tomorrow and will post more.

Thats not the way to read. if 20w40 it is thickness of oil (20) should be retained between moving parts at 0'c and 40 at 100'c. So anytime its good to lower the figure like 0w40 , 5w40 , 15w40 etc. But its not advisable to use greater that 40 cos bike will struggle at low temp but it will be ok at high temp.

But at any cost second figure should not be lowered and first should not be increased so use any xW40 where x<20

thanks for the info.the service rep told me it wud cross 10,000.

And about the oils...
Last time i serviced,i told the sc tat i will change the oil and no need to top up.And they said that i will LOSE THE WARRANTY AND ALL FREE SERVICES if i change oil locally.So i didnt change it.Still using SC oil.
Also, can you mix 2 diffrent oils?? Like topping up with another brand of oil??

I don't see anything wrong with using other Oils they get margins for making sales themselves,that's why they ask you to fill from them. You can clearly state that you are not satisfied with the oil they are providing and complain that you are having issues after using the oil. But never heard warranty will void with same grade Engine oil.

ofcourse it will not void warranty for commision from sale of oils they doing. its our wish. as long as we use the grade specified in manual it wont void warranty.

Small update,

Cyclone in chennai and its raining continously so today i got the chance of riding in rain in my GS for the first time

Few things i noted
1. AS we know disc is not effective (normal in all bikes)
2. Other side of power 1 or may be any oil <20w is good. Bike started without choke and in single kick. ( temp is Very low here)
Engine is very smooth harldy i heard any sound. So its very good in cold.
3. Didnt check much about tyre grips. but its good for normal use. i rode in tarmac also some 200 meteres in mud.
grip was good.

yeah just put another engine oil simple unless you put a different grade oil than recommended warranty will be void. Read the Manual it will say only Put Recommended grade engine oil it will never say put from Our SVC only.

Disc Brakes bad in Rain i don't have much experience but i think a good quality Dics should work well in Rains as well don't know which Disc Suzuki is using i know what Honda is using quite good but even Uni is not tension free to ride in rains

Not recommended to top up with another brand. but as long as the grade is same it wont cause any harm..
And about the oil, change it without informing them if they act like this.
Like they'll ever test the grade of oil in the engine when/if you have to change engine under warranty..

In my SC they insist that i buy which ever oil and get it changed only from them. they said so that we can put back screws properly and drain old oil completely but i think its just coz they get to charge 20 bucks for oil change in between services

Ya even i noticed the same.. was riding in heavy rain 2 days ago, engine was really smooth, never became rough at all..
guess the water splashing on the engine continuously did the trick

BTW, did you check the date of manufacture ?? it lloks like it was 2008.
just wondering , is it ok and do oils have a shelf life ?

me too yesterday drive in rain .less rough than before(some one quote in the tread that some of the GS150r behave like multi personality disorder problem)

best 20w40 mineral oil/

Guyz,please let me know the best 20w40 mineral oil other than svc oil....

I am about to choose b/w motul 30004t 20w40 and gulf 20w40.....

Please pour your first hand experience of the above two oils..... if possible quote the price as well...

Regards,
Nag.