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**adi231189** · 05-26-2010, 12:02 AM

Actually The Full Blue is Still better No offense But Black is Fine I didn't want to change the Rear Panel Because just don't want to do some Removing and Adding Stuff When the Bike is New. The 2010 Model has the CA series RR unit which i checked thanx to Blitz for posting the Pic.

Since My Cam is down will have to post the pics from my Mobile Cam hopefully will take delivery on Thursday if time Permits else Saturday.

But Just wanted to Ask Should i still go for the Black Rear or Blue One?

@MSN1 I will tell you to try the 4 if you are riding with a pillion all the time a stiffer suspension might work better.But don't go for too hard 5 it will not be good 3 is actually fine but Try 4 also

**2wheeledjoy** · 05-26-2010, 08:53 AM

Hi friends

I have been a follower of this thread since a long time. I own a GS with 9600 kms on the ODO. Lately after my 4th service my mileage has dropped to 35

and sometimes it even goes down to 30

.
I commute 25 kms everday to office and i am in a habit of ripping the bike. I touch 105 kmph everday in the Marathalli stretch early morning 6 am. My average speed is around 70kmph. Also i take sudden pickups and do hard braking.

Is this the reason why my mileage is so low? Shouldnt it be around the 40 kmpl mark? Also after the 4th service the engine sound has increased. Any suggestions or explations from experienced GS owners.

**animeher** · 05-26-2010, 10:17 AM

Originally posted by 2wheeledjoy View Post

Hi friends

I have been a follower of this thread since a long time. I own a GS with 9600 kms on the ODO. Lately after my 4th service my mileage has dropped to 35

and sometimes it even goes down to 30

.
I commute 25 kms everday to office and i am in a habit of ripping the bike. I touch 105 kmph everday in the Marathalli stretch early morning 6 am. My average speed is around 70kmph. Also i take sudden pickups and do hard braking.

Is this the reason why my mileage is so low? Shouldnt it be around the 40 kmpl mark? Also after the 4th service the engine sound has increased. Any suggestions or explations from experienced GS owners.

The mileage shouldn't be so low, no matter your speed. 30-35 is very low. Check for idling, leakage, tyre pressure, from SC. Besides, sudden bursts and braking are not good for long term. Even if roads are smooth, try smooth accelerating, its much more fun and at the same time, good for the engine.

**MSN1** · 05-26-2010, 10:48 AM

Originally posted by 2wheeledjoy View Post

Hi friends

I have been a follower of this thread since a long time. I own a GS with 9600 kms on the ODO. Lately after my 4th service my mileage has dropped to 35

and sometimes it even goes down to 30

.
I commute 25 kms everday to office and i am in a habit of ripping the bike. I touch 105 kmph everday in the Marathalli stretch early morning 6 am. My average speed is around 70kmph. Also i take sudden pickups and do hard braking.

Is this the reason why my mileage is so low? Shouldnt it be around the 40 kmpl mark? Also after the 4th service the engine sound has increased. Any suggestions or explations from experienced GS owners.

Hi, Just chech on what animeher said but do check out the petrol bunk coz at bangalore many bunks are not pouring the right quantity petrol (meter will show 4 ltrs but the actual petrol you got might be 2 ltrs) if you got reserve next time just buy 1 ltr pertol in a bottle (check if the quantity is correct) and check out the mileage

**2wheeledjoy** · 05-26-2010, 01:02 PM

Thanks for the replies

@anihemer
The idling is 1.5K when hot. There doesnt seem to be any leakage outside. The tyre pressure is rear-36 front 26..thats what i remember as i filled it last week. The problem with the mileage came up after my 4th service..i think the SC guys have fiddled with the carburettor settings.

@MSN1
I fill HP Petrol from the outlet next to Cosmos Mall, Kundhanalli. Ill check the quantity with a bottle next time

One more question though
When i had bought my bike i used to fill shell...then i switched over to Hp since March...Could the engine noise be cauz of the fuel change?

Also the glass pane near the engine which shows engine oil level shows only half and when i asked the SC guys they said they filled less oil as it was overflowing.......Is it okay to put less engine oil.

Im sorry if my questions are are naive as this is my 1st bike n i dnt have much knowledge abt it.

**animeher** · 05-26-2010, 01:13 PM

Originally posted by 2wheeledjoy View Post

Thanks for the replies

@anihemer
The idling is 1.5K when hot. There doesnt seem to be any leakage outside. The tyre pressure is rear-36 front 26..thats what i remember as i filled it last week. The problem with the mileage came up after my 4th service..i think the SC guys have fiddled with the carburettor settings.

Idling seems OK. SC will be able to help futher.

Originally posted by 2wheeledjoy View Post

@MSN1
I fill HP Petrol from the outlet next to Cosmos Mall, Kundhanalli. Ill check the quantity with a bottle next time

Do so. I have heard many tales of Banglore cheating.

Originally posted by 2wheeledjoy View Post

One more question though
When i had bought my bike i used to fill shell...then i switched over to Hp since March...Could the engine noise be cauz of the fuel change?

Also the glass pane near the engine which shows engine oil level shows only half and when i asked the SC guys they said they filled less oil as it was overflowing.......Is it okay to put less engine oil.

Check the oil level in cold engine, and not a running one. A running engine would have oil circulating in the engine, so the level would be less. Ideally, the oil level should be between the Low and High levels, preferably near High.

Originally posted by 2wheeledjoy View Post

Im sorry if my questions are are naive as this is my 1st bike n i dnt have much knowledge abt it.

No problem, everyone starts at step 1

**Saru44** · 05-26-2010, 04:26 PM

Checking OIL level :

Originally posted by animeher View Post

Idling seems OK. SC will be able to help futher.

Check the oil level in cold engine, and not a running one. A running engine would have oil circulating in the engine, so the level would be less. Ideally, the oil level should be between the Low and High levels, preferably near High.

regarding checking oil level, you shold not check oil level on cold engine.
start the engine, run it for few minutes till its warm enough. then swutch off the engine and leave for '3' minutes.
hold the vehicle in centre position (dont use centre stand) and now check the oil level in the window.
courtesy: GS150R manual

**basumataryraj** · 05-26-2010, 06:04 PM

Whats on your odo?

There is a thread with the same name in the 'universal thread' section. Anyway, lets state how many kms we have completed till now. I have a December 09 black one and I have done 5923kms. Maximum kms done on a day: 135kms. Top speed: 102kms. Raj

**Anupdas** · 05-26-2010, 09:07 PM

Guys, it seems like front brake is loosing its bite. There were some problems like screeching sound from front brake, even when applied on low speeds. And on third service they said that the problem is due to air bubbles getting into the fluid and they changed oil. After that brake felt as before, now a week after servicing the problem appeared again.

The sound is like the whole pad is not making contact with the disc, much like brakes in bicycle. Like the brake pad is vibrating? Did anyone experienced such problems?

**mathewsyriac** · 05-27-2010, 01:30 AM

Originally posted by adi231189 View Post

hmm inconsistent mileage? how much you getting?

Mileage is not that inconsistent

LOL

its not more than 41

The worst part is after a lot of tweaking around by SC guys the power also dropped badly.

**shrikky** · 05-27-2010, 07:33 AM

Hey guys im planning to buy a gs 150 r,
Can u you please clarify If the mileage is above 50 (if driving is good) and the rusting issues have totally been solved??

I read here n there like 1 out of 3 bikes have the above fault and this really worries me , my budget is 70 k approx. suggest a better bike if there is any for commuting like 40km per day averagely (5"9 ht, 75 kg,tnagar,chennai)

**animeher** · 05-27-2010, 10:20 AM

[QUOTE=shrikky;432377
I read here n there like 1 out of 3 bikes have the above fault ...[/QUOTE]

One of three?? That's 33% bikes being faulty, and its as far from truth as can be. My bike always gives me above 48kmpl, no matter what condition, provided I maintain the tyre pressure good. Just keep in mind that the guys with a problem bike will shout a lot, and many guys who don't have any problem will not utter a word!

**MSN1** · 05-27-2010, 10:47 AM

Originally posted by shrikky View Post

Hey guys im planning to buy a gs 150 r,
Can u you please clarify If the mileage is above 50 (if driving is good) and the rusting issues have totally been solved??

I read here n there like 1 out of 3 bikes have the above fault and this really worries me , my budget is 70 k approx. suggest a better bike if there is any for commuting like 40km per day averagely (5"9 ht, 75 kg,tnagar,chennai)

1 out of 3 is not true more over their was no rust issue in 2010 modelMy GSR is 4 months old even if I drive it in murky market roads ill get a milage of 53 kmpl once I tested the mileage with amost 140 kg passenger weight I got 48 kmpl Don't expect peak performance and much milage till you pass 1K on odoEven my hight was identitical to yours I had no issuesTry a test drive and decide

**Saru44** · 05-27-2010, 11:39 AM

Mileage

the rust problem is almost nil in the malakpet, hyderabad showroom especially in 2010 edition.
finished first service . 1000km on ODO.. last time i checked got an average of 48. but if u use in city its 43-45 oly..

**MSN1** · 05-27-2010, 01:03 PM

Originally posted by Saru44 View Post

the rust problem is almost nil in the malakpet, hyderabad showroom especially in 2010 edition.
finished first service . 1000km on ODO.. last time i checked got an average of 48. but if u use in city its 43-45 oly..

Hi Saru,I had the same mileage (43 to 45 only on city) issue earier during the second service I reported that to SVC guys they fixed it Now my city average is 52 to 54 kmpl even in too bad road / traffic condition its never lesser than 48 my weight is 75 kg if I trave with a pillon rider with equal weight as mine then the milage wil drop to 45 to 47

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