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  • #13921
    Originally posted by Rajeshbw View Post
    when I took the test ride of the Suzuki. The 6th gear finally did me in.
    It surely does

    Today I took the GSR to the fantastic N-I-C-E Expressway and in 6th gear the bike touched 100km speed at just 7000rpm. That is the upper limit for the bike till 2nd service. Even at 100kmph the bike was so silky smooth ... I love it.
    100 kmph @7000 RPM.. mine doesn't do that I'm not worried either
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    • #13922
      Originally posted by SparKot View Post
      100 kmph @7000 RPM.. mine doesn't do that

      It does. Check it again next time.

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      • #13923
        Originally posted by 2strokerama View Post
        So, did your friend push his bike or have it pulled by oxes for 1500 km
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        • #13924
          Originally posted by Rajeshbw View Post
          Siva,

          Choosing a bike is a long affair. We all have gone through the process ..

          Finally the 6th gear makes the difference if you are a long-distance traveller.

          If you travel less than 10km, then even a scooter will do


          I have a query to Vishnu, Sparkot, Maestro ...

          I have completed 1st service and we are allowed to run upto 7500 rpm

          Now what I want to ask is whether it is better to run the 6th gear at above 5000 rpm or is there any possible damage in running on the 6th gear in low rpms [ below 5000rpm ] considering the long engine life
          it should be above 4k rpm.....so as to use the engine life to be optimum.....
          Its been 25,000kms for me....i am doing the same....only problems i have faced till now is a suddden drop in mileage(reason found after three months and that to by a roadside mechanic....the fuel knob screw was loose which resulted in loss of petrol)

          Originally posted by chiron View Post
          I've been shifting gears at around 4-4.5k rpm, which seems to be a bit higher than what you guys are doing the engine feels most smooth at around the 4.5k rpm mark.

          Also, is using clutch for a couple of seconds to avoid knocking sound while accelerating out of a bend a bad practice?
          Dude.....dont let the bike knock on a corner....it may just stall and you will have a fall.....for corners...make sure you have proper speed while entering the corner.....and if in case you find yourself in a situation when you need to slow down.....do gradual engine deccelerating......never brake hard (front and back).....

          Also it wont be a problem if you engage the clutch!!!!


          Originally posted by Rajeshbw View Post
          I should be thankful to my friend for having given me his Unicorn for long drives. It is from his Unicorn that I finally decided on the Suzuki. The Unicorn ride was good enough for me and I was comparing the GS150R with the Unicorn when I took the test ride of the Suzuki. The 6th gear finally did me in.

          Today I took the GSR to the fantastic N-I-C-E Expressway and in 6th gear the bike touched 100km speed at just 7000rpm. That is the upper limit for the bike till 2nd service. Even at 100kmph the bike was so silky smooth ... I love it
          yeah it is.....and where is that NICE Expressway......???
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          • #13925
            ^^^^ NICE road? Its the ring road around bangalore and it is one nice road indeed. but boringly straight. Come down to bangalore sometime. one of us can probably show you around.

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            • #13926
              Yup...will be shifting to mysore soon.....so bangy is just a stone throw distance away........will surely love to meet ya'll there....
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              • #13927
                Originally posted by Maestro View Post
                Yup...will be shifting to mysore soon.....so bangy is just a stone throw distance away........will surely love to meet ya'll there....
                Maestro, Are you still having the stock tyres or you've changed yours?
                Just curious to know.

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                • #13928
                  Not yet....still have more than 3mm grip crevices.....thought of changing but my fellow dealer cum frnd told me...." Abe naye tyre ko kyo badal raha hai"
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                  • #13929
                    Originally posted by Maestro View Post
                    Not yet....still have more than 3mm grip crevices.....thought of changing but my fellow dealer cum frnd told me...." Abe naye tyre ko kyo badal raha hai"
                    Happy to know you're still having the stock ones..
                    And a little more info I needed from you., how well is these tyres at cornering..
                    Till now i didn't taken any sharp turns, instead I would say I'm playing a little safe with my GS., from the few incidents happened to our Xbhp GS friends I'm little hesitant to take sharp turns in the known roads which I comfortably took in my previous bike .. It had Ceat Gripp at rear and stock TVS at front and it was excellent Grippy in most of the terrains...

                    I'm not trying to say anything about the quality of our stock tyres..

                    I just want to know how is your experience and please throw your thoughts about this...

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                    • #13930
                      Originally posted by Maestro View Post
                      it should be above 4k rpm.....so as to use the engine life to be optimum.

                      Maestro, That is a speculation based on nothing.

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                      • #13931
                        Originally posted by gmagesh14 View Post
                        Happy to know you're still having the stock ones..
                        And a little more info I needed from you., how well is these tyres at cornering..
                        Till now i didn't taken any sharp turns, instead I would say I'm playing a little safe with my GS., from the few incidents happened to our Xbhp GS friends I'm little hesitant to take sharp turns in the known roads which I comfortably took in my previous bike .. It had Ceat Gripp at rear and stock TVS at front and it was excellent Grippy in most of the terrains...

                        I'm not trying to say anything about the quality of our stock tyres..

                        I just want to know how is your experience and please throw your thoughts about this...
                        The tyres provide a super road grip after getting heated up by running for like 5kms....
                        But high speed corners are not advisable on GS due to its commuter stance seating and also longer wheel base.....while taking corners be cautious about the gravel or unevenness or liquids on road....as I have a very bad experience with the rumbler strips....which made me skid at triple digits on odo.....

                        Originally posted by vishnukmd View Post
                        Maestro, That is a speculation based on nothing.
                        I was told about this by my uncle......he was working with herohonda for 16 yrs n had experience of 7lakh+kms.....he mentioned that the bike should be in top gear above 4k rpm....for us its 6th...for him it was 4th......
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                        • #13932
                          Originally posted by Maestro View Post
                          The tyres provide a super road grip after getting heated up by running for like 5kms....
                          But high speed corners are not advisable on GS due to its commuter stance seating and also longer wheel base.....while taking corners be cautious about the gravel or unevenness or liquids on road....as I have a very bad experience with the rumbler strips....which made me skid at triple digits on odo..
                          Thank you Maestro ..
                          Ride Safe. Take Care.

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                          • #13933
                            no need bro.........

                            and yes I do ride safe with helmet and safety gears......only that day got a call from my better half and had to rush !!!!


                            Its 25k on odo for me.....will be relocating myself and my GS and might ride 4-5k kms before that.....what all should I tell my mech to check or change during my next service.....any expert advices????
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                            • #13934
                              Originally posted by Maestro View Post
                              no need bro.........

                              and yes I do ride safe with helmet and safety gears......only that day got a call from my better half and had to rush !!!
                              Yes bro, it happens only when we ride in rush regardless of the speed..

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                              • #13935
                                Originally posted by Maestro View Post
                                Its 25k on odo for me.....will be relocating myself and my GS and might ride 4-5k kms before that.....what all should I tell my mech to check or change during my next service.....any expert advices????
                                No advice from my side(not to say Im an expert :P)...just questions as always.

                                -....sort out your suspension?? You said you had the same problems as me right? Let us know if you fix it.

                                -How're your brakes at 25k? When was the last time you changed your brake pads and brake fluid?

                                Mine is barely 8k old and feels weak now. im scared to go more than 60 in the city for want of better braking. But Im unable to stomach that possibility that my brake pads might be worn out so soon.

                                -Hows your clutch feeling? Do you adjust it often?
                                Last edited by 2strokerama; 11-29-2011, 11:49 PM.

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