Re: Bajaj CT100 DX

Have you done any long rides on your CT100?
If yes - Please share your experiences.

Till now how many kilometers it has run?

Re: Bajaj CT100 DX

Ok. Long rides question, will answer at leisure. Total kilometres run by the vehicle is approximately 82700kms. Speedometer changed once at 14190 kms under warranty. Currently about 68520kms on the odometer.

Update - First Free Service

CT100 – First Free Service

In two weeks I ride for about 800KMs. First service is to be done between 500-700KMs.
The Bill came up to Rs. 640.

Problems before the Service:
Starting Problem: It will start in one kick but the engine dies if I open the throttle. It happens until the engine is fully warmed up. I warm up for about 3 mins, still it happens until it runs for but 3 kms. Later it behaves normally.
Clutch: Some sort or hiccups/jerking when moving the vehicle
Gears: Shifting the gears are not engaging properly. It makes a huge slipping & Chain noise every time I release clutch in slow moving traffic
Play in front sprocket/Chain Noise: It is related to the above gear shifting problem.

My thoughts for the above problems:
Starting Problem: Seems like the bike will be sitting idle and also in dust for quite a long time before I purchased. Air filter will be accumulated with dust and no proper supply of air. Blockage in Jets. Cleaning the Air Filter will solve the problem
Clutch & Gear & Chain Noise: In the beginning I was little bit scared if it has any weak/faulty bearing, bent shifting forks, etc.
Generally in Showrooms if anybody ask for test ride, I heard they will remove the speedo cable and give it for test ride. I thought my bike also would have ridden by many folks. I don’t know how badly they have ridden it.

After the Service
Starting Problem: I think it is not completely solved. But still I need to warm up the bike in the morning for 2mins.
Clutch, Gears & Chain Noise: I cannot say it is solved completely. But it is acceptable. Gear engaging is really reduced a lot but not completely. Sometimes I get & feel the gears engaging sound when I leave my clutch. I think new oil change has done the work.
After the Service the vehicle is much better, in fact smoother than before.


Mileage (Note: It is not the exact one, I have roughly calculated.)
Total KMs run: 800
Petrol used: 9 Liters
KMPL = 88.89
The bike has not run more than 50KMPH speed. I guess it is a good figures.


Few of my bike’s picks after first service:



The second free service is between 4500km to 5000km.

I will share my experience once I ride few more kilometers.

Re: Bajaj CT100 DX

Awesome mileage figures. Btw next oil change at 4500 kms will be too much for a mineral oil and also the engine is in run in process. I would suggest you to change the oil yourself at around 2000-2200 kms.

Re: Update - First Free Service


Hi.

That is an impressive mileage for your new bike. About the problems with your bike:
a) The starting issue.
(i) Do you start your vehicle with the choke applied? If not, you need to for the CT100, as per Bajaj service.
b) The chain noise: The chain sprocket may be dry. It may need to be greased, not oiled. They normally just oil the chain from the rubber cap aperture, which does not do much for the front sprocket.
c) The clutch/gear issue: They probably needed to adjust the clutch tension, which I think they must have in the servicing.

Do not worry, you have got a very good bike. It is not some old vehicle that people have abused during test drives. When I purchased this bike, even I had similar doubts about whether the parts used were original for CT 100 or not (Caliber, AR100, some other bikes shared common parts), despite the bike having obvious stickers, the RC book mentioning the name of the bike and having a valid tax receipt for the same. I have since come to realise that we are not used to good things happening to people in the world, hence distrust for good things is more commonplace.

Anyway coming to the advice part, do not under any circumstances let people fiddle with the air screw on your carburettor. They want to clean it, let them, but setting not to be touched. About the oil change, do change it every 2000-2500 kms. I have used Castrol Power1 in my engine since the beginning even at the Bajaj service centre. I had got them to give me a waiver for the oil change. They do not use spares or oils purchased outside. Also remember your vehicle is under warranty, so do not be scared about the engine or bearings or other stuff. They have to change it, free of charge, if faulty. If you end up taking an AMC, you are given extended warranty by dealer. They have to work as per the dictum, a stitch in time saves nine, so your vehicle will be kept in top condition. Also if you do not, your FNG will take care of any issue.

All the best and happy safe riding for your trip. I plan to embark on my maiden 400 kms Intercity trip, sometime in the coming 2 weeks. Hope everything works out well. I may end up having a smaller 200Kms Intercity trip planned for this week. Don't know yet. Cross my fingers.

Re: Bajaj CT100 DX

Yeah, many people are advising to change the oil by 2000-2500KMs. I will do it.

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What is AMC and FNG? Please explain in detail so that I will consider it.


All the best and keep us posted...

Re: Bajaj CT100 DX

Okay. About chain lubrication, refer to the lubrication interval for it in the manual. About the grease, I can let you know by tomorrow evening, the brand and product name. I had just asked for white grease. It came in a 200gm or so packet. Only the front chain sprocket needs to be greased, which can be accessed by removing the cover over it. AMC Annual Maintenance Contract, FNG = Friendly Neighbourhood Garage. It was commonly used on the forum earlier, hence I did. Apologies to moderator(s).

Re: Bajaj CT100 DX

Thanks for AMC & FNG.

And also for your guidance.

Re: Bajaj CT100 DX

Can anybody advise if the front shockers of this model are a direct fit on 4S Champion? I checked in the market but the shop owner was trying to sell Honda shockers to me.

Re: Bajaj CT100 DX

Prashanth, the grease is a Veedol AP3 premium lithium based white grease.

Rakesh, my mechanic owns a 4S champion. I will get back to you on this. I looked at the 4S catalogue, they look the same and interchangeable parts are common between bikes, but part nos. are different, hence can't be certain about it.

Re: Bajaj CT100 DX

Congrats for your new bike Prashant ! [MENTION=81790]rk1685[/MENTION] your new old bike looks really nice after the paint job. Good work done there.

Re: Bajaj CT100 DX

Thanks Starter71_Kish.
@ Rakesh, the CT100 front shock absorbers can be used without modifications in 4S champion, as confirmed with my mechanic.

Re: Bajaj CT100 DX

Thanks a lot

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Thank you very much.

Well I do have AP3 grease. But not Veedol Brand. It is a HP AP3 Grease. I bought it long back when I was using Splendor, just for the sake of having it at home.

Few Pics:










I am bit worried if I can apply the grease to front sprocket by myself or get it done by the service center, since it is a new vehicle.

CT100 @ Sunset

Got a chance to click my bike picks at Sunset.

Re: Bajaj CT100 DX

The bike looks good. Also you can ask the service centre guys to do it for you. I don't think that they will have a great issue with it. Though they may say that the noise you hear is normal and grease is not applied at the front sprocket etc. You tell them that it won't harm to try this as it has worked for one of your acquaintances at a Sai service Bajaj service centre in Mumbai. Hopefully this should water down their excuses if they attempt any. All the best. By the way, your vehicle is under warranty and as such you can visit the service centre for any issue you feel you face with the bike. So you need not wait for the next service.