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oh yes...very decent. It would have been nice if it gave 60 though. 
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It's proper.....even I get such figuresOriginally posted by manubhat View PostI went for a long ride over the weekend..came back yesterday night.
Covered around 650kms...
I had set the trip to "0" as soon as i hit reserve and filled 1000rs fuel(13.6ltrs).
I was able to manage 531kms with 13.6 ltrs of fuel..thats 39kmpl.
It was 500kms of highway riding(70-120kmph) and 100kms of offroading+broken roads in the jungle.Also hit my topspeed during this ride-126kmph
GS performed brilliantly in highways,ghats,off the road and every other terrain...
Do you people think thats a decent mileage considering the type of roads and speeds?Comment
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its ok even i m getting the same figuresOriginally posted by manubhat View PostI went for a long ride over the weekend..came back yesterday night.
Covered around 650kms...
I had set the trip to "0" as soon as i hit reserve and filled 1000rs fuel(13.6ltrs).
I was able to manage 531kms with 13.6 ltrs of fuel..thats 39kmpl.
It was 500kms of highway riding(70-120kmph) and 100kms of offroading+broken roads in the jungle.Also hit my topspeed during this ride-126kmph
GS performed brilliantly in highways,ghats,off the road and every other terrain...
Do you people think thats a decent mileage considering the type of roads and speeds?
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Ofcourse,who says no to extra kms per ltrOriginally posted by 2strokerama View Postoh yes...very decent. It would have been nice if it gave 60 though.
Originally posted by Maestro View PostNice to hear that we all are in the same leagueOriginally posted by nads View Postits ok even i m getting the same figures
Anyone here using chain sprays to clean and lube the chain?
Did anyone try the WD-40 spray..is it good for GS?Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and then beat you with experience.Comment
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For better reading of Engine-Oil level; hold the motorcycle vertically on a level ground without center-stand; then check oil level through the inspection window. You need someone to assist you in holding the bike.Originally posted by manrajj18 View Post
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WD40 is used as a water dispersant (hence the WD) n not as a cleaning agent... it is effective in removing water n rust.... i m using it on rust prone area on my bike specially in monsoons otherwise dont use it frequently.... hav read on some thread here on xbhp that if WD40 is used for cleaning chain it removes the thin oil lining between the links of the chain.... n hence it creates friction between mating parts which results in early wear n tear of the chain n sprocket.....Originally posted by manubhat View PostOfcourse,who says no to extra kms per ltr
Nice to hear that we all are in the same league
Anyone here using chain sprays to clean and lube the chain?
Did anyone try the WD-40 spray..is it good for GS?
if there is a need to clean ur chain just remove the chain n clean it in diesel thoroughly with an old tooth brush..... let it dry n then dip it in gear oil for sometime so that the oil reaches the between the links of the chain... rinse it n then attach it back n apply oil or grease n u r gud to go...
our bike chain is covered so dirt accumalation is not much of a problem.... just see to it that u lube the chain every 500kms or if it has become dry.... n u will be fine.....Hope this helps
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Hey Manu I guess the average is quite ok considering your riding style.Originally posted by manubhat View PostI went for a long ride over the weekend..came back yesterday night.
Covered around 650kms...
I had set the trip to "0" as soon as i hit reserve and filled 1000rs fuel(13.6ltrs).
I was able to manage 531kms with 13.6 ltrs of fuel..thats 39kmpl.
It was 500kms of highway riding(70-120kmph) and 100kms of offroading+broken roads in the jungle.Also hit my topspeed during this ride-126kmph
GS performed brilliantly in highways,ghats,off the road and every other terrain...
Do you people think thats a decent mileage considering the type of roads and speeds?
BTW which place you had visited. A few pics would be nice I believe.
Also if you don't mind just let me know the next time you plan to ride somewhere(if that is fine with you).. We still haven't done that over due Lake trip
@Vishnu,
Where are you? You were suppose to come back on 24th
We really missed you(well almost)
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Hey you can always tag along..Not an issue..Originally posted by ashoka_bnglr View PostHey Manu I guess the average is quite ok considering your riding style.
BTW which place you had visited. A few pics would be nice I believe.
Also if you don't mind just let me know the next time you plan to ride somewhere(if that is fine with you).. We still haven't done that over due Lake trip
@Vishnu,
Where are you? You were suppose to come back on 24th
We really missed you(well almost)
It was a ride with Bangalore Bikers group to Coorg...One hell of offroading in dense forest at night...
Most of the Bangalore xbhpians are in this group...
Last edited by manubhat; 12-26-2011, 08:27 PM.Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and then beat you with experience.Comment
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So you got time to tell that you are still alive bro.....Originally posted by MACH50 View Post
How's the driving going?
I think even I might come for the lake trip....Originally posted by ashoka_bnglr View PostHey Manu I guess the average is quite ok considering your riding style.
BTW which place you had visited. A few pics would be nice I believe.
Also if you don't mind just let me know the next time you plan to ride somewhere(if that is fine with you).. We still haven't done that over due Lake trip
@Vishnu,
Where are you? You were suppose to come back on 24th
We really missed you(well almost)
@all.....all of sudden I am feeling the front suspension to be very stiff and the tyres losing grip.....what could be the possible reasons?Comment
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got 1st servicing done yesterday...
After the servicing I am feeling the gear shift bit harder than before. Spoke to the service manager, he took the ride and confirmed that he wasn't feeling any gear shift hardness. SVC guy told that I will get used to it and gears will become smooth gradually.
Further, today took my bike above 6000 RPM and touched 95kmph, and was amazingly stable, was ready to go more but didn't had road ahead to do so.SanjayComment
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Sanjay, I too had the same problem.. After 2nd service the problem is over now... Gears shifting is smooth now... Done 4k+ kms & I'm using only the toe shifter after the 2nd service...Originally posted by Taurean View Post
Don't worry about that now.. Go ahead it'll get settle down as you ride ..
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Thanks Magesh for the reply, hoping for the same..Originally posted by gmagesh14 View Post
Don't worry about that now.. Go ahead it'll get settle down as you ride ..
I had the habit of toe shifting but now changing my habit to heel shifting and getting used to it...Nevertheless I am enjoying the ride quality given by our GS
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Originally posted by manubhat View Post
Instead of spending money to buy chain cleaners, lube it once in every 500 kms with lithium based grease and EP 140 gear oil.
Bikers are of different opinion about applying WD 40 on chain. If you still want to clean the chain, use kerosene or diesel.
Originally posted by Maestro View Post
Replace the fork oil.Comment
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Did that during last service.....Originally posted by punarvasuComment
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Might be too much fork oil filledOriginally posted by Maestro View Post
not sure though just give it a check.
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