Well, GS's engine is much more responsive than the CB's.
The Unicorn too vibrates but its engines pulse is of very sub-dued kind.When the CB would be pushed above 90kmph vibrations would be very evident unlike GS.

The GS150R according to me doesn't vibrates in literal terms but it has a rather pulsating sensation,which when pushed beyond 90kmph shows its prowess but doesn't vibrate at all.GS has a very throbbing engine.

But still a GS doesn't vibrate as much that it can be detected from mirrors.To know what is real vibration try riding the RTR.

Hi,
I noticed something today, my disc isn't perfectly straight, and thas what causes those squeaky noises which dont go away whatever i try.

Is there any solution to this, can i try straightening the disc or should i replace it ?

I tried removing the disc pads to clean them, it was a big headache, it seems very complicated to put back once you dismantle the disc calipers and pads.

Btw, check out the photo, notice anything different ?

Guys I had planned to change my headlight to OSRAM Silverstar.....as ani had done....
I converted the pilot lights to DC......so that I can save the power for the silverstar.....
But do you believe it....I roamed around the whole of hyderbad yesterday....and I could not find OSRAM silverstar anywhere....!!!!
Most of the people have even not heard the name OSRAM....
I had been to a place here in Hyderabad caled RAMKOTI...it is famous for automobile parts....but after roaming around for about 3 hours....
and searching in about 30 shops I could not find it.....

It is really surprising that in a city like hyderabad ...I am unable to find the Osram Silverstar....I am really frustrated....
please guys if anybody knows where to get Osram silverstar here in hyderabad please let me know.....please please please let me know....

Not only that...I could not even find the proper LED lights for the pilot lights....nobody seemed to have a clue...about the LED or the SIlver star....
If anybody could let me know about these two things it will be of really great help....
Or please could anybody courier me those two things from a different city where these are available I am ready to pay for it...please let me know...

thanks in advance...guys....

Guru,
Osram Silver Star offers 50% increase in light while its night breaker offers 90%. The latter offers 10% whiter light, due to its bluish color.
Even though I am doubtful about the result of this modification due to the reason I have mentioned earlier, it will be better to use Osram Night Breaker instead of Silver Star. It costs around Rs. 800/-.
You cannot expect a notable increase in the intensity of light unless you modify the supply source of current to the bulb i.e. magneto coil and rr unit.
But, as you have decided to experiment, my advice is to use Night Breaker.

Vishnu...thanks for your reply....Well I will be very happy to go for the night breaker.....but I should be able to get it here....that is the problem I am facing...
How much watt is the nightbreaker.....55W/55 is it....
anyway as I have now converted the pilots to DC...so I will be able to get some power.....I will go for a change as you suggested..in future...but as of now....I want to go the headlight change only....
please post the pic of the beam...of the nightbreaker....I willbe really happy to have a look...
do not tell me tha you have put he night breaker in your GS......have you now really....!!!!

Thanks MSN1 for the explanation
@mach50 Yes its kind of a pulsating sensation, actually i did a test ride on the RTR 180 for like 2km before buying GS to be honest it did not vibrate that much i could only go up to 70mph due to traffic but not that horrifying as ppl say it to be.

It is possible to straighten the disc, but it is a difficult job to be carried out with great patience and effort. Even after that, the result may not be satisfactory, i.e., you cannot get rid of the squeezing sound completely. So, a replacement is better.
But are you sure the disc is bent? Bending of disc is not common and how did it happen?
Before replacing it, remove the pistons in the caliper, clean and lubricate it with grease. This may perhaps solve the problem. If you cannot do it yourself, approach the mechanic. Consider replacement only if it is not successful.
And, please let us know what you have done as it will be useful to many others.

Yup, the disc is bent for sure, i put the bike on center stand, asked my friend to sit on the back seat so front wheel gets raised, then tried rotating the front wheel, i could see the bend as the disc was rotating (it was making a wavy type motion).

For now what i did is, scraped the disc pads with sand paper and fixed it back somehow, the noise is gone but so is the bite of the disc.

I'll try riding like this for few days, if the noise starts or i feel the disc brake is useless, then i'll visit the svc and ask for a solution.

Guru,
The road you see is recently tarred and the only tarred National Highway of our village. Our other NHs are graveled.
The Night Breaker is 55/60 watts German bulb. For Lucifer worshippers like me, it is not difficult to get the image of a Night Breakers light because it is made in Germany, the Hitler’s country. Hence, the question about the bikes ownership is irrelevant.
Compare the light of the stock bulb with these and if you are satisfied, this bulb is easily available in car accessory shops. The cost, as I said earlier, is around 800/- but it is much better than the Silverstar.

If the disc is wobbling, you cannot rectify it using sand paper and doing so is not a good practice. Anyhow, consult the sc mechanic, check the disc brake and lubricate the piston as I said and see the result. Only if fruitless, replace the disc.

Madhu may be able to tell something authoritative in these matters. I am awaiting his opinion.

RTR180 is a far more civilized beast than the RTR160 which falls engine capacity wise in the category of GS.But still RTR180's vibes are evident after 90kmph.Are u sure that the speed you reported is 70mph ???

Is the Night Breaker installed in stock electrical setting of GS???
No wonder the lighting ahead is far better than the stock bulb but still the GS tacho shows 6000rpms for garnering that brightness.

Also,How does Night Breaker fares when it comes to battery consumption(in comparison to stock 35W bulb) in stock electrical settings???

@mach50 i mean 70Kmph (typo error)
yes the RTR 180 is better than 160 for sure in terms of smoothness, i've ridden the first version of 160 which was not so pleasant

A mere replacement of the rr unit may solve the problem up to a certain limit because it will supply enough current to constantly recharge the battery. It is safe to use this unit, I think, as it has a cut-off facility to prevent over charging of the battery. And remember, Ape is a full DC vehicle.

yeah even i feel the same way moreover according to their website. but the question is where to get one

i believe our friend venuvinodks can give you better picture as he is using one

and the battery capability for the 55 W bulb is arguable because replacing pilot lamps with led will free up 10 W (5 + 5) and replacing the number plate bulb with led will give you another 5 W

our default headlamp is 35 W and we free up another 15 W but we have still 5 W shortage, ooops the above calculation is applicable if headlamp is powered by battery but its not, headlamp is power is directly so it should work

long back heard from one of our member that he is using the unicorn 55 W head lamp bulb

thats made up of hard material and it wont get bent normally, even i read somewhere on net that disk break (disk) may get broken even in case of accident but it wont get bent... have no real time experience but felt its something like cast iron.

whatever if your bike is under warranty then prove the fault and get a replacement disk from suzuki


thanks for trusting me but remember am just telling what i know, even supercomputers are doing mistakes and am just another unreliable humanoid


as said earlier regarding my GS clutch cable gone case, can some one tell me shall i claim a new one from suzuki under warranty? does it covered under warrenty ?
because if i want a genune suzuki cable then the outer cable as well need to be changed and that will cost more