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  • #13636
    Originally posted by MSN1 View Post
    chain cleaning

    i used hero honda splendor for almost 10+ years, and i never cleaned or replaced the chain.

    when i sold out the bike it was almost 1 lakhs + kms old, used to service thebike once or twice in a year.

    i uaed to tell the mehchanic to clean chain during seevicing that's it

    cleaning won't cost much just use kerosine oil and paint brush to clean it, then apply only the recomended type of grease.
    1 lakh km in 10 years, means 10,000 km per year.

    Bike serviced twice a year along with chain clean, so chain has been cleaned 20 times in 10 years, so chain cleaned at an interval of every 5000 km, which seems to have worked well for you. Which brand chain was that?

    Did you not change sprocket even once too ??

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    • #13637
      Originally posted by vishnukmd View Post
      If the Shell oil is not available now, buy any other good brand oil and replace the oil at the earliest.
      yeah, will go with Motul if possible.. I'm also little surprised by the position of Oil filter in GS; I wonder how effective it would be in cleaning/filtering oil;

      Another question:
      Does GS's drain plug has any washer ? if it has one does it need to be replaced for every oil change?
      Last edited by SparKot; 11-11-2011, 08:44 PM.
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      • #13638
        Originally posted by SparKot View Post
        yeah, will go with Motul if possible.. I'm also little surprised by the position of Oil filter in GS; I wonder how effective it would be in cleaning/filtering oil;

        Another question:
        Does GS's drain plug has any washer ? if it has one does it need to be replaced for every oil change?
        even i wondered.... but didnt came to any conclusion as have neveer got a chance to open up the engine.....
        also there's no washer at drain plug, however be careful when opening that and make sure you clean it before fitting it back too....
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        • #13639
          Originally posted by vikhyath View Post
          @Aneesh@4GHz- The chain of ZMA gets worn out sooner because it has to transmit more power. It is in a different segment. Hence you would need to take more care for it to last.
          The GS150R however is a different bike and it has lesser power to transmit. This considerably reduces chain wear. You can also note MSN1's post where he mentioned that the chain on his older and smaller capacity bike lasted for 100k+ kms.

          What I mean to say is comparing the two bikes is like comparing lemons and oranges because both are round and both are juicy.
          Yes, ZMA chain has to transmit more power than the splendor chain, but ZMA and splendor chain are not the same to cause in faster chain wear in ZMA.

          The ZMA chain is much thicker than splendor chain. It is designed stronger to transmit that extra power.

          So, like someone here said, even rash riding style can cause chain wear. Also, riding with chain adjusted too tight or too loose could result in chain and sprocket wear.

          Not lubing the chain does not cause much wear to chain; it may cause just a little wear in the long run. But if chain is too tight or too loose, this can cause more chain wear, even if lubed regularly.

          A properly adjusted non-lubed chain will be smoother and last longer than a regularly lubed chain which is too tight/loose.
          Last edited by antonysg; 11-11-2011, 09:43 PM.

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          • #13640
            Originally posted by antonysg View Post
            1 lakh km in 10 years, means 10,000 km per year.

            Bike serviced twice a year along with chain clean, so chain has been cleaned 20 times in 10 years, so chain cleaned at an interval of every 5000 km, which seems to have worked well for you. Which brand chain was that?

            Did you not change sprocket even once too ??
            Default HH Splendor chain never tried to learn what brand it was.

            @ antonysg

            Not lubing the chain does not cause much wear to chain.?
            thats true but lubing the chain with a wrong lubricant (grade / specification) will cause earlier chain wear
            Last edited by MSN1; 11-11-2011, 09:26 PM.
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            • #13641
              Booked GS 150 today

              Hi friends,
              Finally, i have booked new GS 150R today.
              This was possible due to all of our friends in this forum and I would like to thank all of you. I was researching on various bikes since last 7 - 8 months, reading all the reviews. Initially I had various queries and doubts, after coming to this forum and going through it from last 2 months (I must have read atleast 700 thread right from starting) my mind was clear and finally zeroed down to this bike

              But, i was disappointed by the dealer as he has not assured me the delivery and he expects to be within 20 -25 days but no commitment received from him

              He showed me the status of last 50 booking on his mail and explained me that due to the strike in the plant production was stopped and resumed recently and so there is delay in the delivery.

              Hoping to get the delivery by this month end.

              Thanks to all of you once again

              Sanjay
              Last edited by Taurean; 11-11-2011, 09:59 PM.
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              • #13642
                Where did you book?????it doesnt take so much time here in Mumbai!!!
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                • #13643
                  Originally posted by MSN1 View Post
                  Default HH Splendor chain never tried to learn what brand it was.

                  @ antonysg



                  thats true but lubing the chain with a wrong lubricant (grade / specification) will cause earlier chain wear
                  One thing i would like to mention:

                  If using grease to lubricate any part of the bike, better use the white/pale yellow color grease.

                  Do not use the black color grease; it is not meant for bikes and becomes dry fast.

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                  • #13644
                    Originally posted by Maestro View Post
                    Where did you book?????it doesnt take so much time here in Mumbai!!!
                    booked in riya suzuki, mulund. Before booking here I also enquired in Ghatkopar, Dolphin Suzuki, they also said the waiting period of 20 days
                    Sanjay

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                    • #13645
                      Originally posted by SparKot View Post
                      Another question: Does GS's drain plug has any washer ? if it has one does it need to be replaced for every oil change?

                      Do not use ring or double ended spanners as it may cause slipping and damaging the drain bolt. And remember to insert the filter correctly and to not over tighten any of the bolts. Apply force on the spanner using your fingers; not the palm. Check for oil leak after a few hours or after keeping it idle overnight and retighten if necessary.

                      It is an easy job. Go on.

                      Originally posted by MSN1 View Post
                      Default HH Splendor chain never tried to learn what brand it was.




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                      • #13646
                        Originally posted by Taurean View Post
                        booked in riya suzuki, mulund. Before booking here I also enquired in Ghatkopar, Dolphin Suzuki, they also said the waiting period of 20 days

                        Congratulations. The condition is almost same in every dealership. As he said, it is due to the last strike in the factory.

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                        • #13647
                          Oh then its fine.....

                          Originally posted by vishnukmd View Post
                          Congratulations. The condition is almost same in every dealership. As he said, it is due to the last strike in the factory.
                          I heard that maruti suzuki people went on strike and to support them the suzuki motorcycle guys went for 2 day strike.....so a 2 day strike resulting in 20 day waiting period???
                          Last edited by Maestro; 11-11-2011, 11:28 PM.
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                          • #13648
                            Originally posted by Taurean View Post
                            Hi friends,
                            Finally, i have booked new GS 150R today.

                            He showed me the status of last 50 booking on his mail and explained me that due to the strike in the plant production was stopped and resumed recently and so there is delay in the delivery.

                            Sanjay
                            Congrats.

                            So, that strike did affect the two-wheeler division of suzuki too, as discussed earlier on this forum. Dont know why some people were trying to deny this fact.

                            Anyway, the strike has ended with some workers quitting and workers' union leaders taking money too as compensation. So, Suzuki can move forward now.

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                            • #13649
                              The DC conversion is working well beyond my expectations.....done 2000kms with lights on, no issues at all(only problem were people showing hands to me every now and then but soon figured out a way for that too.....will post it here once i feel like making everyone laugh about my whacky deed).....any of mumbai guys interested in doing it???
                              Last edited by Maestro; 11-11-2011, 11:35 PM.
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                              • #13650
                                Originally posted by Taurean View Post
                                Hi friends,
                                Finally, i have booked new GS 150R today.
                                This was possible due to all of our friends in this forum and I would like to thank all of you.

                                Sanjay
                                Congrats Sanjay..
                                Wish your expectations gets fulfilled with GS...

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