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**abhi_gsr** · 05-21-2010, 12:55 PM

Originally posted by animeher View Post

No other modification needed. On your next servicing, give the bulb to SC and tell them to disconnect pilot lamps and replace the bulb.

Why do we need to disconnect the Pilot Lamps? Can't we have the Pilot Lamps as well as the 55/60 Bulb? Is it too much of a load?

**animeher** · 05-21-2010, 01:05 PM

Originally posted by nageswer View Post

Hi animeher,

I too want to replace the default suzuki headlight bulb with the "Osram Silverstar 55/60W bulb".Could you please let me know if the capacity of the default suzuki headlight bulb is same as that of Osram Silverstar 55/60W bulb?or is it different.

I the replacement of BA series with the CA series is free of cost or will they levy any charges?

Thanks,
Nag

Stock bulb is 35/35W, and Osram silverstar is 55/60W. The bulb type is H4 P43t.

Not sure about BA to CA is necessary or not. If it is done by SC, it should be free.

Originally posted by abhi_gsr View Post

Why do we need to disconnect the Pilot Lamps? Can't we have the Pilot Lamps as well as the 55/60 Bulb? Is it too much of a load?

the available watts for headlights on GS are 35 , that's why the stock bulb is 35W. Even if you put 100W bulb, the current available will be 35W only, thus reducing the output. By removing the 5+5 = 10W pilot lamps, you get additional 10W, so now you use 45W to power a 55W bulb, which is a good increase of about 25% power.

Ideally, the pilot lamps should be directly connected to battery and replaced by 1W LED, so that the looks remain intact, and you get full power for headlight. But I don't know how to connect only the pilot lamps to the battery!

**arvindraj66** · 05-21-2010, 01:11 PM

Vellore

Guys..
while reading through the thread, i came across a person who bought his gs from vellore and riding it to chennai regularly, or something like tis. it was long back that i dont remember the name clearly.... is he still here.

**adi231189** · 05-21-2010, 01:17 PM

@animeher but this is like gain something and loose something.You get 55W bulbs and get45W output but the pilot lamps are gone. Rather why not find a powerful 35W bulbs itself. Now this is what i did for my Eterno it had the normal bulbs first i installed the Halogen Bulbs but didn't give good Spread so Then i switched to philips which were very good.Can't 35W bulbs be found which are better than Stock bulbs than switching to 55W bulb but what about the heat produced from the 55W bulbs also?

@ssivakumar.r read the Article i thought first it was 2009 but it was 2010 nice GS top's the list but what happens when Dazzler is put into that test?

p.s Please can anyone tell where can i know which RR unit is in the Bike

**animeher** · 05-21-2010, 01:24 PM

@adi231189: 35W bulbs can't be compared with 55W friend, you need to see them to believe

Pilot lamps are hardly of any use except show off, and trust me, when you are riding in ghaats in dark night, the last thing you want is to show off sacrificing visibility! I prefer highest visibility, that's why I go for max load shedding. The heat generated had no effect on my previous Caliber115 after prolonged usage of 55W bulb, and I have no doubt it will have no effect on GS either. 35W better than stock bulbs can be found, but 35 W bulbs better than 55W bulbs is a redundancy!

Check the last few pages of this thread, it is shown how to check the RR unit. As you will be buying a new one, yours will be the newest CA series one.

**akfara** · 05-21-2010, 01:27 PM

Originally posted by arvindraj66 View Post

Guys..
while reading through the thread, i came across a person who bought his gs from vellore and riding it to chennai regularly, or something like tis. it was long back that i dont remember the name clearly.... is he still here.

may be long back he log in, but give his id here
xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community - View Profile: Augustine09

**MSN1** · 05-21-2010, 01:31 PM

Originally posted by akfara View Post

I use castrol power1 from 5000KM, It lasted upto 8500(3500km),then given service at 10300km(1800km only run after changing castrol power1), no oil change(but not look the window where oil color visible),after 25 km noticed rough engine...complained posted in thread etc....
Yesterday just want to see level of oil thru glass window,

i see black color only , means it lost its viscoscity, even while giving service the SC mech not noticed...
Plan to change oil soon and see result....
last time it lasted(oil) 3500km this time only 1850km something.....??????
Can i try motul 20w 40 it is the only best oil avail here.....
or the SC having mobil 20w 40 which one to try?

This is what my local expert mechanic said about engine oils
mineral oil change it between 1500 to 1800 kms
semi-synthetic oil cycle is same as mineral
for synthetic max 3000 kms but check it once after 2000 kms (depends up on brand )

**arvindraj66** · 05-21-2010, 01:44 PM

thanks afkara....

**Augustine09** · 05-21-2010, 02:44 PM

Originally posted by arvindraj66 View Post

Guys..
while reading through the thread, i came across a person who bought his gs from vellore and riding it to chennai regularly, or something like tis. it was long back that i dont remember the name clearly.... is he still here.

Hi arvindraj66.. I'm from Vellore.. Joined Xbhp in May 2009.... I bought the bike from chennai[Pallavaram] and used to make frequent trips to vellore[my home town]... What can I do for u ???

**rajesh1136** · 05-21-2010, 03:22 PM

@ akfara,

Try gulf 4T 20w40 just changed yesterday night. this oil changes the characteristics of the bike.

its smooth and pick up is good.

no trouble in gear shift also

**nageswer** · 05-21-2010, 03:51 PM

I sit mineral oil or ss oil?

@rajesh.I almost zeroed on it "Gulf Pride 4T Plus 20W-40" but wnat to now if it is mineral oil or ss oil?

Gulf Pride 4T Plus 20W-40 - Lubricants for Two Wheelers by Gulf Oil

Thanks,
Nag

**adi231189** · 05-21-2010, 03:55 PM

As far as i know Gulf Pride is a Mineral Oil

**rajesh1136** · 05-21-2010, 04:11 PM

Originally posted by nageswer View Post

@rajesh.I almost zeroed on it "Gulf Pride 4T Plus 20W-40" but wnat to now if it is mineral oil or ss oil?

Gulf Pride 4T Plus 20W-40 - Lubricants for Two Wheelers by Gulf Oil

Thanks,
Nag

Engine Oils - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community

http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/universal-threads/4789-engine-oils-244.html#post411825

The gold mine of all the topics which are frequently discussed..

check a post bt hydbiker for my query related to oil. i believe its SS or synthetic based. cos this guys knows many things about oils

**nageswer** · 05-21-2010, 04:52 PM

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**akfara** · 05-21-2010, 06:36 PM

gulf 20w 40

Originally posted by rajesh1136 View Post

@ akfara,

Try gulf 4T 20w40 just changed yesterday night. this oil changes the characteristics of the bike.

its smooth and pick up is good.

no trouble in gear shift also

thanks rajesh, but in a small town, I have limited choice,first i have to search gulf 4T 20w 40 avail or not ,then only I can ask abt gulf 4t PLUS.
Bcos dealers telling me,here no movement for good quality oil due to lack of knowledge... Ya true

But there is castrol power 1 RACING 5w 40 for Rs 795 avail here .....
i want to know who used this oil before? and whats reason behind not to use this oil ..
Now my SC mech told me in phone, Try mobil 20w 40 it last for 3000 km(no dark color thru lens), he tested in other GS(owner forced to tell them lies to sell his oil from show room) its fine and smooth like that...

I went to oil dealer where i buy castrol power 1 and tell abt oil changed to black color after 1800km instead 3000 to 3500km...He replied me ur wrong ... this oil will become dark even after150 km

is it so ....(even me lack of knowledge in these matter)
Sorry to write same matter in these thread all bcos of

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