Would love to meet you guys then! Don't you wish to see the faces behind those xBhp IDs?
Keep an eye here: http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/xbhp-off...hread-300.html

Abdhul bhai,

Said as false reserve as bike got stopped in the middle and didn't start immidiatly tried starting again (I don't use chock on most of the times ) it didn't starts once I turned the knob to reserve then it starts but petrol is there in main level that's what I named as false alert

@ falcon got your oil ? Which make

@ Tibby
Was intrested in G2G but my office work and home commitments are tight if I get time will join certainly
I always keeps an eye on G2G thread and bangalore kadamba thread hope we will meet sooooner

Does any 150cc bike in India deserve such a superlative? They are not even equivalent of basic propeller trainer HPT-32 in motorcycling world.

Ok, thanks for the link..
I'll keep an eye on it..
By the way, is riding jacket compulsory in all the meets ?
Coz I dont have one, i use a normal reebok jacket while riding

Not yet. i contacted a xbhp member Madhav krishna, he said he can get agip racing 4t for 450 bucks..
The shop keeper will get stock this week mostly and i'm planning to pick it up on sunday.
(have an exam on saturday so i've not been riding last few days too)

Is this the first time you're getting that false reserve thing ? is there any solution to it ?
I get false reserve most of the time. it started after i got the tank changed under warranty

frds plz tel me , the following issues are common or not

during my last service (18.06.10) SC guys changed rear brake pad. after that i felt lot of heat on the rear alloy... so today i reported it to the SC .. he told that brake is very tight and he loosened it.. but again i felt the same kind of heat.

when i inspect the front wheel .. i felt some amount of heat on the disc pad but not on the alloy.

as someone mention in this thread... i kept my bike in center stand and put first gear , holding the clutch fully, i noticed the rear wheel rotating & odo shows 5 Kmph constantly.

This is first time someone has mentioned such a problem. How did you felt heat on the alloy wheels ? Did you feel a lose in braking power? Try putting the bike in centre stand and rotate the rear wheel. If it turns freely then the brake shoes aren't making contact with the drum. If the wheel isn't turning much then try loosening the brake nut one at a time and stop when it turns freely. Front disc rotors often tend to heat up thats very normal.

Its the same for everyone, so we assume it is normal. And I inquired about the same to service engineer and even he said its normal. Be assured there is nothing wrong with your bike.

yes i felt heat on the alloy wheel ( drum & spokes).. but wheel turns freely

If the wheel turns freely then the brake shoes aren't making contact with the drum. Like you I'm also puzzled with this problem, let's wait for our veterans to answer on this issue.

I wont Mod my GSR.............to me,the dual modes of ECO and PWR are fully functional and needs feedback from the ECU.Any unskilled mod to the air-fuel mixture system would screw the actual setting of the ECO,PWR modes.

But if u really intent to mod it,these are the things to watchout,
1.KN really increases thrust.....introduces a lot of cold air into the chamber,so upjetting is necessary.
2.While upjetting it would be difficult to find another jet size which would conveniently fit into the carb.You really need luck on this.Present carb on GSR is Mikuni BS26.......which ironically is the same carb used on the Kawasaki Wind 125 bike(a 125cc bike!!!).
New Pulsar150's UCD 29mm would be a good carb,but problem is,our GSR has got electronics fitted into the carb for mode alignment.So,if its possible to attach those electronic on the Bajaj Pulsar carb........go for it.But dont use anything less than 29mm,for a really big boost.
3.Since the Volumetric pressure inside the combustion chamber would be increased for the high air-fuel mix and ignition,try to get the Catcon out of your exhaust.You need to do this step seriously if you really need that power punch.A free flow exhaust is most welcome but,it will destroy the sweet tune of the bike and make the world know your bike is highly modded.(feels funniest when I smoked a P180 with a loud exhaust in my locality with my GSR )
4.Try getting your hands on a NGK Irridium CR7HIX spark plug if possible along with original spitfire power cables.These things would ensure that you get the fire to ignite your power at any rpms.
The mods mentioned above ironically also increases fuel efficiency when the vehicle is ridden normally !!!! Rip the vehicle and your FE would decrease to 40kmpl.

I hope thats all I can say about modding the GSR fruitfully.With these mods the functionality of PWR and ECO modes wont be hampered.

The R15 is Liquid Cooled 4 Valve,Rs.1,00,000 Bike.
The GSR is Air Cooled 2 Valve , Rs.68,000 Bike.

What would you expect ????
R15 cannot be smoked after 100kmph,till 100kmph GSR in power mode will be there with the ZMA,ZMR,P220.
RTR180 is faster.....much faster than ZMR,P220 and R15 and it is the only bike that surges ahead of the GSR in power mode before 80kmph !!!!!!

I too ride a R15 as much as I ride my GSR.....I know what it is capable of and where
Somehow my tuned 16PS 2T 110cc 95' Shogun(109kgs) feels awkwardly and maniacally fast......somewhere like the RTR180-if not better at climbing a fast 130kmph

So,please compare logically.

Ahem......I was explaining about cruise capacities of these humble 150cc bikes,in order to add some masala went for an apt example.

I think you are more into Hard Points on radar and Hayabusas

One more thing,the new HVT Nebular Blue GSRs are really dark blue in color,and by far the coolest looking bike,they tested this colored GSR in the Overdrive 150cc comparo Blue Blooded Suzuki
Ok,today I was doing a simple test to determine whether my carburetor tuning is Ok or not......found it ok,photographed my bike in sixth gear,clutch fully engaged, rear wheel turning at an idling rpm of 1400rpms

Here is the picture.....

Yeah this is the first time am facing it anyway I added this to the list of issue mostly my SC guy will address is during 3rd service that's on tomorow

Two weeks ago, I gave my bike 4 service, my main issue was mileage and some stability problem... The stability problem was resolved, But the mileage is still not more than 40
May be i should try rotating the air screw myself as mentioned in the thread...
Pickup also i am not happy
I was given a standby bike when i bike was left 4 service, same batch, same color too... Wow, what a throttle response and i got 50+ mileage in that bike.... So, its not due to my riding style... Something wrong with my bike only

I would appreciate if someone can elaborate on iridium spark plugs...
What brand??? and its cost....
Some people say that it heats up the engine a lot is it advisable???
I really feel my bike is sluggish

The self tuning method mentioned before worked great for me. The only problem is that its a trial and error method. Its very safe as long as you remember what your original setting was. Usually the service centre guys set the bikes to a leaner side. You can adjust by making the it richer in steps, half a rotation of the screw at a time. Try to ride as you would normally do. Adjust the knob just as you set the trip meter say two litres will do fine.

On first adjustment if the mileage is dropping, rotate the screw to the original position and turn the screw to opposite direction. Still NGK Iridium plugs are not available for our GS.

hi guys how are you? lot of in depth discussions going on any way i need a small help i wanted to know if there is a actual bend in the right side of the beam holding the tyres(silencer side) i mean are they really having a bend in all GS. Also i wanted to know how do i check the Oil if it is good or not i removed the cap from the engine part but hardly could i see any point where i could see the oil? Also I am almost reaching the min level so thinking of adding Gulf pride 4T is it mineral oil or semi-synth?

And yes the 2010GS model are more Darker and i love it that way. I think i don't have any mileage issues currently but having done only 2.1k kms i can't comment fully yet to test the mileage completely. Even my Rear wheel rotates quite fast when in 1st gear in Central stand but i don't think it will have any effect on the Clutch plates because i have a activa and in that as well the rear wheel rotates.

I am no expert but telling what i know. I am getting a thud sound While shifting from 1st gear to 2nd gear most of the time after that no issues and i don't use clutch for upshifts after 2nd gear, it increases the life of clutch plates and also a bit of fuel efficiency.
Can anyone tell me is the chain noise common in all GS i am getting noise from it though not very loud but at low speeds i can hear it.


p.s but i disagree too some extent that GS 150 is a very slow mover when it turns green may not be the fastest like the fz or RTR but surely better than Uni. Any body has tried both 09 and 10 model like me since i feel the 10 model has a little bit more punch and better refinement.

Half heartedly left her alone in SVC anyway my svc ppl are good care takers

Am sure today evening she is going to surprise me with better performance and clean look

They accepted the AGIP oil as I insisted them that its 20W - 40 and mineral they still keep on recomending castrol this is happening at other company dealer service point too.

Castrol is the unanmious choise for all mechanics (any service centre or local mech) it seems

The following are my complaints for SVC let's see this evening on how they fix it

1. Sound frm silencer and engine is high while on 3000 to 4000 rpm

2. Paint pealed off on front fork assy ( just behind the headlamp the metal welding area) they will paint it

3. Oil change

4. Head lamp brightness and rr unit change

@ anup ill check with them on dyno chart while taking delevery

EDIT: reason adding

Met a fellow senior GSRian at SVC he crossed 16528 kms, spoke to him, he allowed me to do a test drive it was smooth and pick up better than mine, conveyed my thanks and feedback on his GSR he tried mine and said even my GSR is like that early but last few months its pickup is good and his mileage is around 50

My bad luck CA serial RR unit is not available thru bangalore

Airport road and advith told me to check after 20 days have to wait and seek.

I drive a 2010 model, sadly there is no major change i see from a friend's 2009 model. The colors are a bit vibrant on ours though

A gen Query, I've run 5000 Kays and my 4th service is due. Can anyone tell me when the 4th service is due? I've been reminding myself to see the manual, but I forget each and every day. Its good to see the GS numbers rising day by day. My neighbor is planning to pick one up after he took a test drive with me! he was very happy about the mileage, but felt the bike is very heavy and that the pillion is sorta high.. its a boon for me tough LOL

Ragav