In what page this automatic tappet clearance adjuster mentioned in our manual
Is that a new tech introduced in GS 150 R?......
If clicking sound is not tappet noise what we call that...???? what is the cause? I mean why its happening ...Is it nothing to worry and forget it...???

What you told is true about tappet noise , In my town there is one LML energy 125 cc driven by a old man i use to watch, His bike produce tik tik tik noise more than engine sound , when i asked what is that...? He replied me its valve or tappet sound...and he is not worrying about and riding(that bike and manufacture is closed long back , no spares )
So if anyone attach a clip about tappet noise from some other bike its useful to know it ..How it can be identified(But Our GS is automatic tappet adjuster as u said , So no need to worry...Right ) By hearing it


I got one new problem... my mind says its clutch wire problem....
Even in cold my bike starts in first kick and RPM is in 1100.....after starting whenever if i turn the handle to left side the rpm reduced to 900 and bike shuts off....If i keep the handle straight or turn right side it is same 1100RPM and bike never shuts off ...

Can any one help me ? and conclude what i thought is correct ... i mean clutch or clutch wire based problem.....

[FONT="Verdana"][SIZE="2"]Abdul Khadar,


It is not mentioned in the owner’s manual because the common user has nothing to do with it.

The automatic adjusting is a new technology but I am not sure whether it is used in GS only or not. How can I tell you what noises are heard from your bike unless it is handy to me?

As your bike performs well, my opinion is that it is better to forget it.

There is nothing to worry about tappet sound. It the tappet clearance increases very much, it may affect the top speed the bike can attain. Nothing else. I am using my Suzuki Fiero for the last 10 years without opening its engine, gear box, or carburettor. It has run more than 1,20,000 kms without any problem. Now, the first thing I insisted the mechanic is to keep his hands out of the carburettor.

So, don’t be bothered about this poor tappet or any other spare parts in our bike. The coming years will prove that GS is a most trustable, problem free bike as Fiero did.

The tappet clearance increases mainly due to shortage of engine oil and prolonged usage of bike. If the clearance is less than the prescribed, the effects will be drastic – up to the burning of the engine. The mechanics are well aware of it and this is one reason for their hesitation to adjust its clearance.

Someone – I don’t know whom and I have no intension to blame or ridicule him – heard about this noise from someone and without knowing its consequences posted it in this forum. Some of the readers began to doubt all the sounds – normal or abnormal – are from tappets and something disastrous is likely to happen to their bikes. That is what has happened. It is quite normal as all of us are anxious about the performance of the bike. But here, some of the GS owners lost their peace of mind. That is the ultimate gain.

The same is about the modes. It is a pure indicator to remind that the rider has reached the maximum point to change the gear or to limit the engine speed for better mileage. Remember that it is the maximum point; not the minimum or normal. The Suzuki also doesn’t claim anything else. But some GS owners in this forum, who are having very high abnormal IQ, began to insist that the engine RPM must be raised to that level to shift the gear. The result is continuous wastage of petrol not only at the time of starting the bike but also throughout the trip, whenever the bike is stopped or slowed down. The ultimate result is poor mileage as a significant portion of fuel is burned in vain. Who can save them?

Suzuki claimed that there are two modes in this bike. But some of our geniuses did not agree. They researched in depth, went up to the bottom of the ocean of this subject and surfaced with a new finding that it has 3 modes and named the 3rd as GOD mode, a mode which will not be displayed in the console. Some others claimed that it is the best mode but Suzuki is hiding it.

When I pointed out that it is nothing but the mode display is switched off and it is meant for advanced riders who do not need such warnings, the most brilliant question was shot, using a cannon. “Then why is it impossible to change the modes while the bike is running?” As the bike is having electronic display and I am not an electronic engineer and as my communication skills are poor, I fled for the sake of my life. What else can I do against this kind of ugly vanity?

I think you too are a prey of some baseless propagation. You have some misconceptions about the 2009 model bikes. But I too am using the same model. Further, please remember that each and every batch of this bike is having some kind of modifications from the previous batch due to the feed backs they get from the customer directly or through the dealers. No one can keep updated unless they purchase the latest batch bike.

My GS was bought on 27/1/10 and it is not the latest model. I have no problem except its head light. Usually I ride up to 125 kms (to and fro 250 kms) twice or thrice in a month. The other trips are shorter. If the ride is in plain roads, I usually shift to 6th gear at 30 kmh speed. The same was done while riding my Fiero; engaging the top gear at the earliest possible. The average mileage now I get is 64 – 68 kml.

Coming to your bike, the probability is that either the accelerator cable or the wires from the engine killer switch is making the problem. Ask the sc mechanic to re-align it. This will solve the issue. The clutch has no problem as the engine shuts off only when the handle bar is turned left and such a weak pulling or pushing of the cable will not engage or disengage the clutch.

Now, forget everything about the noises from the bike. Ride in a manner to save fuel. Always try to ride in upper gears and try to shift to the top gear at the earliest possible without waiting for 4k or 4.5k rpm. Remember that higher gears give better mileage. If properly driven, nothing disastrous will happen to your bike. You can trust me.

If someone insists the higher rpm, let them do so. Ours is a democratic country. Everyone has the right to do whatever he likes. No one will question them. That is why we are called democrats. And that is the very basic reason of the fast development of our country.

But why are you kicking your bike in every morning? In my experience, GS is a nice bike. So, I think it is better to behave a little more politely to it. If it is for an exercise for your leg, aim the floor or wall. That will bring sooner and better results. Spare the poor bike.

All the best. Have a nice day. And don't be confused. We are Indians. Indians were and are brave men. Don't forget it.

ok boss..!! i ll follow the mechanic's and ur advice !!
ya i hav a licence!!

Superb..I don't sound to be very blunt here.. how did you check the mileage?I mean reserve to reserve Or test using 100ml of petrol.. today, I am free and want to test the mileage.. Mine is running under reserve now and maybe 3 liters of petrol will be there...

@ Vishnu

I dont think travelling on 6th cog @ 30 kmph speed will go miles, because i felt low speed high gear will make the bike to struggle a bit on pulling

guys give your inputs
lower speed + higher gear = more mileage
or
shifting gears at 4 to 4.5 k on rpm will give more mileage
or
lower speed + lower gear = more mileage
or
do we have any other method

I agree our's is democratic country and any one can drive their bike in their own way, am just curious to know the best way to improve mileage as we are paying more than 100 % tax for fuel than other Asian countries

as anup said earlier its good to use the 6th cog after crossing 42 kmph

being it fiero or ferry vehicle life depends on how the driver keeps it, but at the same time some vehicles are built in such a way to last longer

your GS is 7 days elder to my GS

help!!!!!!!

guys i wanna know whether ny part is missing over there as shown in the pic ny problem with that if i ride my bike to service center without that .....



that's beside the oil filter ...

Nothing wrong, even i do have the same hole like stuff is their, think its for improving the cooling efficiency

even i inserted my finger on it its not actually a hole its the design i believe

see the positive side of it bro...our bike is unique...it is not common as pulsars....

ha

thnx MSN bro.... i thought some bolt is missing over there and oil may leak while riding my bike frm there

what abt the area which i marked nw & wrote this part....

i am thinkin that the bolt head is missing or its gone by hitting some thing or will it be like that i am curious to knw hw they will remove that if some thing happened

Same thing again its by design, that place is not the first Place to get hurt, it will take a hit after the crash guard and back break pedal takes the initial force of the accident
Any way its made up of tough material.

guys a small request can somebody plzz post a picture of the engine area (rh side) near the starter motor plzzz a wire is hanging out from there i think the sc people missed it while fixing it back so plzzz somebody post the picture

its the choke. check if the choke is on.

if not check if the choke cable is not getting pulled if turned towards left


Hey Machda and Maestro is this the new TV AD you guys talked almost some 50 pages ago