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**Sumitdey1** · 01-28-2011, 10:20 PM

Originally posted by Augustine09 View Post

Bro... I think its more than RPM indicator.. If you check your statistic again, its the same 100ml, 2.5 turns, mostly 4-5-6, rarely, 2-3; and how does God mode give 6.4Km and Eco mode gives 6.1Km ?? There were debates on this some few hundred pages back when some one [I dont remember who..] showed that the rpm for the same throttle position is different for different modes. Please correct me here if I'm wrong.

Even if i ride back to back in the same road with the same quantity of petrol, there is bound to be a little bit of difference in kms. Reasons: Cannot accurately fill 100ml petrol, few ml here & there is possible. Braking may increase or decrease depending on traffic, etc. What i observed is that there was almost no difference in the mileage in ECO or GOD mode. Hence, the chances of the ECO mode giving better mileage due to throttle response does not seems right.
As i said in my earlier post that this was my observation after testing, which might vary from other people's perception.

**Anupdas** · 01-28-2011, 10:39 PM

Welcome aboard !!!

Originally posted by SparKot View Post

I got mine(dark greenish blue) on 13th of this month. Done about 200+ kms so far............

Congrats for your ride and welcome aboard

. So you were D3Mon

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The biggest headache a new rider faces with GS is frequent gearshifts(not because of hard shifts, but due to our traffic and 6th cog). Try to shift progressive, steady way. Till you get familiarized anticipate shifts and take easy. Riding in low traffic areas which require frequent shifts will help you gain confidence. After a few hundred kms, your hand and foot will do everything automatically

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You need not always rev past 4K to shift and be gentle with throttle. I believe the high pillion position gives better visibility

but not if your better half sits conventional one sided way

**Anupdas** · 01-28-2011, 10:43 PM

@ Vishnu

Your stead looks just out of Show room, in mint condition

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**vishnukmd** · 01-28-2011, 11:04 PM

Originally posted by Anupdas View Post

@ Vishnu

Your stead looks just out of Show room, in mint condition .

Thanks a lot.

**Anupdas** · 01-28-2011, 11:11 PM

Have you done Teflon Polish or you regularly wax your stead. Can you post once again how to wax bike properly ?

**bond_007** · 01-28-2011, 11:17 PM

Guys experiencing Rusting.... MUST READ!

Originally posted by thefalcon View Post

Ya, you can ask them to change your tank.
Hope your warranty is still there (all services done as per schedule).

Anyway, regarding the procedure, go to the highest level manager at the service center and tell him that tank is rusting and that you want a replacement.
If you feel he is hesitating and giving excuses like its normal, you can just wipe it off etc etc then tell him you'll contact suzuki directly and that it would bring a bad name to the service center if you did so.
(the showrooms actually take this seriously, last time i complained to suzuki directly, the owner came and told me not to contact suzuki and talk to him instead so his showroom doesn't get a bad name)

Motivated by Falcon, I complaint in their website and was amazed to receive a call from Suzuki in JUST 20-25 MINS. The person talking to me was Mr. Vikram. He was the first Suzuki guy I met, who was carrying some brains above his head

He heard my problem patiently and told me that he will talk to the sc for inspection and if they found rusting after cleaning with cloth, then suzuki will REPLACE the tank with new one. After 10 mins, I received a call from sc REQUESTING me to come there for inspection

. So, I went today to their sc, the supervisor(same person who was telling that it was normal and giving me lame excuses), took a cloth and rubbed the mouth of tank. He found heavy rust on the cloth and after cleaning also rust was clearly visible. For the first time that beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep

out of nowhere accepted the rusting. Took some snaps of it (to mail to Vikramji) and told me that my bike's tank will be replaced and was asking me to leave the bike.

So my fellow gspians, just use the suzuki website for complaint. It works.

The URL of the same is: Suzuki Motorcycle Corporate Office

I will leave my bike at SC on monday. I will update as my fuel tank gets replaced.

Thanx Falcon and all fellow gspians.
xbhp rocks!

**Joe85** · 01-29-2011, 12:30 AM

I got my GS today morning...

**MACH50** · 01-29-2011, 12:57 AM

Originally posted by vishnukmd View Post

One year old. Suppose it is in good shape.

well maintained

**vishnukmd** · 01-29-2011, 01:36 AM

Originally posted by MACH50 View Post

well maintained

Somewhat. Thanks for the nice words.

**vishnukmd** · 01-29-2011, 01:50 AM

Originally posted by bond_007 View Post

I received a call from sc REQUESTING me to come there for inspection.

In future, try to keep the tank full, as it will reduce evaporation of fuel and corrosion of tank. Fill it once and refill in small quantities, as per usage.

**vishnukmd** · 01-29-2011, 01:58 AM

Originally posted by Anupdas View Post

Have you done Teflon Polish or you regularly wax your stead. Can you post once again how to wax bike properly ?

Nothing special, Anup. Usually I do not allow the sc mechanics to play with or experiment with my bike. I do both washing and polishing myself.

As psr said, best way to protect paint is not to expose to sun and rain, and keep the bike dry. (In page 953). Though most of my rides are in daytime, I have always tried to keep the bike in shade.

I am using Formula 1 carnauba car polish and wax, but - as usual - do not insist to use it, as there are some other good shampoos and polishes in the market. Get some good, original one.

Try to do the washing, polishing, oil changing, filter cleaning or replacing, chain adjusting, spark plug cleaning and gap adjusting etc, etc yourself.

**psr** · 01-29-2011, 08:46 AM

GS

Vishnu I wonder if a new bike coming out of the Show Room will look as good as yours. You truly love and know how to maintain the GS150..
Spotless..

**Anupdas** · 01-29-2011, 08:51 AM

Originally posted by vishnukmd View Post

Nothing special, Anup. Usually I do not allow the sc mechanics to play with or experiment with my bike. I do both washing and polishing myself.

As psr said, best way to protect paint is not to expose to sun and rain, and keep the bike dry. (In page 953). Though most of my rides are in daytime, I have always tried to keep the bike under shadow.

I always try to keep bike in shade. But the problem is now I'm away from home and my friends may come and take bike for their needs. After that I noted some scratches on tank, my friend was placing helmet on tank and sometimes dangles helmet by the rear view mirror even while riding.

I am using Formula 1 carnauba car polish and wax, but - as usual - do not insist to use it, as there are some other good shampoos and polishes in the market. Get some good, original one.

My friend used Carnauba Polish and it didnt give much shine. Can you say which all are good brands.

Try to do the washing, polishing, oil changing, filter cleaning or replacing, chain adjusting, spark plug cleaning and gap adjusting etc, etc yourself.

I wanted to give bike to service but due to some chores won't be able to do so. Can you do a DIY thread? Next time when you do maintenance can you take some photos and post it. Air filter cleaning , spark plug cleaning and gap adjusting are the most wanted ones.

For chain adjusting we need to have tools? Or the tool kit provided is sufficient? I have seen Mechanics tighten the wheel nut with spanners of great leverage. And how about checking the alignment?

**varunbikerboy** · 01-29-2011, 11:15 AM

Got it!!!

Hi Guys, Finally I brought home my GS last night. Very excited and nervous too. Rode for maybe just 2 kms last night from dealer to home. Geear seems stiff to change but i guess it will smoothen in due course.. Will upload some pics soon.

Once again, thanks to all GSpians for helping me make a good decision. Hope to get guided by you throughout my riding days!!

Cheers!!!

**sooraj_vs** · 01-29-2011, 11:16 AM

Is there any remedy for the rusting problem like painting the inside of the tank, or some kinda anti-corrosive coating that can be applied..? Anyone tried..?

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