Re: GS completes 5 years

Electricals: Upgraded to 55/60W from the regular 35/35W. Cons: Pass light wont work when in the light is already on and in Low beam.

Accidental Replacement: Handlebar, Rear break pedal and Front right indicator.

Air Filter: Changed only after 40K kms. Used to clean the old one using Vaccum during every oil change.

Oil Filter: Should be running in 5th or 6th as I don't change oil filter with every oil change. I have not noticed any visible dust or metal particle so far.

Engine Oil: Usually change it before 2200 Kms. Castrol Power 1 and Mobil 1 10W40 are the most used oils.

Spark Plug: Should be running in 3rd or 4th

Front Break Pad: Running in second break pad and it has more life left. I don't break and usually analyze the circumstance and slow down instead of breaking.

Rear Break Shoe: Second set and it has equal life left in it.

Front and Rear Tire: Stock with only one puncture in the rear tube.Thread depth good enough to last till 60K KM.

Front Chain sprocket: Changed at 17K kms as the alternate tooth in the sprocket broke.

Chain & Sprocket Set: Changed somewhere at 31K kms. Current one is good enough for another 15K kms.

Silencer Nuts(2 Nos): Second Set and this also has started rusting badly. Should be changed.

Front wheel Bearings: 1 set as the wheels began to wobble.

Front Fork Oil: Last changed at 35K kms. I think that is the only time I changed it or maybe once around 20K but the fork seals are stock.

Battery: Changed after 3.5 years of purchase. The current one should at least last another 1.5 years with my reduced usage.

Tappets: Were adjusted only recently. Tappets were never touched before 40K kms.

Carb: Cleaned twice (maybe Thrice)

Engine oil Drain Bolt: Changed as the threads went bad (along with the part that holds the drain bolt)

Screws for holding the head lamp.

Horn: One of the horn failed and I replaced both with HH Splendor ones.

Fuse: A couple of times because of my fault of tightening the wire along with the frame.

Petrol cock: Opened once and found it to be clean.

Apart from this, I painted the underneath of the Petrol Tank, Chain guard, Petrol tank mouth and also cleaned the drain path in the petrol tank.

Left rear shock had started leaking oil since long time. I have not replaced it nor repaired it so far.

Sorry, I really dont remember the exact period when things were replaced.
Maybe I should go back and read the threads for last 4 years to get the exact Kms.

Edit: Currently using STP carb and injector cleaner along with petrol. I am getting close to 60KMPL after the tappet adjustment along with the STP addition to the petrol. Not sure because of what I got the increase in Mileage. Calculated for 2 * 500 RS of petrol.

Re: Suzuki GS150R - Inazuma - Gixxer 150




Suzuki to Withdraw Inazuma from the Indian Market...

Wow, this is like looking into the past and into the future at the same time! I remember the first time I saw an Inazuma in a showroom, I thought the bike looked just great. But times have changed... And nature abhors a vacuum.

I suppose right now, investing more than 200,000 rupees on an already discounted motorcycle that can be matched 90% of the time by a sub-100,000-rupee motorcycle (Gixxer), probably does not make sense to most riders. And now the Gixxer comes with a rear disc brake in India, hopefully the rest of the world next year...

It would be nice to read a truly objective review on the gixxer by someone who's ridden the bike for more than 10,000 Km, having faced the typical youth problems found with every motorcycle. In the meantime, my weapon of choice is still GS150r...

Update concerning GS filter and carburetor mods: Performance has been great for 900+ Km and the bike is staying for probably another year. Parts and service for this bike will be available for a few more years here, so no stress. Probably Gixxer will be a good investment next year if they bring the updated version to Mexico soon enough, but I think they will first sell all existing Gixxers and then increase the asking price for the rear disc version some 7-10%.
Other bikes like Honda CB190R just do not make sense at a 30% premium compared to Gixxer. Not really as a commuter bike under 250cc. Even a used CBR250R can be more affordable, but I prefer naked to faired.

Cheers,

Gilbert

Re: Suzuki GS150R

Hello RaviRaj123,

I was doing some calculations using this website,

http://clubsuzuki125.com.ar/calculadoras/index.php (just load GS150R and try different tyre size combinations if you're interested)

and found rear tyre change to 120/90 18" should not affect your top speed--of course, a wider tyre should--. I can only think of your new tyre being a bit heavier than stock and the compound softer (I am guessing the new compound is indeed softer?), which should increase friction against the road. Now, that is a great thing to improve grip!

BTW, congrats on your mod, it looks pretty good. Do you happen to have more pics straight from the rear of your GS?

Cheers,

Gilbert

Re: Suzuki GS150R

What brand of tyre is that? I tried to find out the brand online but didn't find any 120/R18. Please share the brand and make of the tyre. (Also the cost, if you don't mind)

Re: Suzuki GS150R

Even I am looking forward to the brand of tyre as i couldnt find any.

Now that GS is stopped officially as it is removed from the website. I bought my bike last year and i would be keeping it for the next 10 years for sure. I kept my Caliber for more than 10 years- exactly 11 years. You guys think it is realistically possible to keep GS for the next 10 years, without any spare part issues or I might have to change before that?

Suzuki GS150R Chain - Sprocket Issue And Permanent Solution

Hello Friends finally I have got solution to the GS150R chain problems.


My bike's overview:
Kept with atmost care with regular service at Saboo Suzuki Indira Park (every 2600 Km) under personal observation. Even after 6.7 years it's as shiny and smooth as new.

Issues:
Frequent chain loosening and hitting sound in between riding, even after multiple chain tightening and alingnment it was not resolved. The chain was 21K KMs old and my bike has completed 41500KM overall.

Solution:
My Suzuki service center head mechanic suggested me to replace the same with Gixxer sprockets and chain for my 2008-09 model Suzuki GS150R as it's a direct fit for the same without any issues. According to him it would last even longer than Gixxer as it would be under cover in our GS150R.

Results after Installation:
Fairly new feeling, my beast is back to it's smoothness and pickup without any sound or roughness.

I hope this will help all fellow GS 150R owners to resolve their chain related issues

Re: Suzuki GS150R Chain - Sprocket Issue And Permanent Solution

Couple of questions.
You replaced the chain/sprocket of your GS with that of Gixxer?
Are they compatible?
The teeth count of sprockets are the same for both the bikes?
Some mechanics blindly say Unicorn chain/sprocket can be used on a Hunk, but Hunk's front sprocket is 14T while Unicorn's is 15T. Using Uni's 15T sprocket will kill the quick pickup/acceleration of Hunk.
Just my two cents.

Re: Suzuki GS150R Chain - Sprocket Issue And Permanent Solution

From Gixxer Spares doc:
Front Sprocket : 15 t
Rear Sprocket : 45 t

Final Drive Ratio : 45 / 15 = 3.00 same as last GS150R 14/42 -> shouldn't be a problem. ;-)


EDIT: What remains is the chain length (as the link-pitch will differ based on sprocket teeth count and size)

Re: Suzuki GS150R Chain - Sprocket Issue And Permanent Solution

Thanks!
Just wanted to make sure.
As I mentioned in my post, some mechanics blindly make assumptions

Re: Suzuki GS150R Chain - Sprocket Issue And Permanent Solution

How much does GiXXeR-155's chain-set cost?
Can you post photo of chain-side rear-axle nut/bolt? I would like to see the position of slack adjuster nut.

Re: Suzuki GS150R

Re: Suzuki GS150R

But what advantage will that have?

You may find this interesting:

Source: http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/general-...tml#post193194

Re: Suzuki GS150R



Hi Guys,
Changed stock rear tyre of my gs after 40k. Stock tyre was still good to for another 10k kms but due to the safety reasons changed it. I had couple of experiences of jet skiing on slushy road due to the stock tyre. Also it couldn't stop bike on lose soil surfaces, rear simply locks on slight braking force.

Lets see how new tyre ceat zoom 100/90- 18 performs. Looks great by design and feels like a soft compound by nail test. Pls do share your review if anyone of us has same tyre on their gs.

Re: Suzuki GS150R

What was the price of Ceat Zoom 100/90-18" ?

Re: Suzuki GS150R

Rs. 1900 with tube