12500kms Ownership Report




It's been 10 months of ownership and the Angel has covered close to 13000kms(7500+5300kms).Last week, the 5th Free service was carried out which happened to be the last free service of the bike. And it has been a wonderful journey so far.



Veedol Super Swift has worked wonders and the oil-change was already overdue as the bike had clocked over 4k kms running the same. Tried searching the Motul xW40 300v/5100T but ended in vain as i couldnt find them anywhere. So continued again with the same veedol.During the service, both the brakes bleeding was done.Yesterday while riding i was experiencing a pull from the handlebar under hard braking which indicates that the steering bearings have worn out.Will check it in next service.Probably the stoppies took its toll on the bike. (Mind you, it's been ripped day and night by two aggressive riders!! )





Now after 300kms of the service, the bike feels more peppier and revvier.Hit 88-89km/hr in 3rd gear where the bike was doing 10k rpm and it reached there much quicker than before.Even the top end rush has increased as the bike feels like it's breathing much better than before.Some vibrations have crept in the footpegs at 8k-9k rpm which is again not disconcerting but was not present before.The feel from the handlebars has remained similar, though.

Until now, the bike has been hassle-free(touchwood) and returns decent mileage as well.It varies from 35-45km/ltr depending on riding conditions.Keeping things below 5k rpm, also returns clsoe to 50km/ltr.What's worth mentioning is that the bike's engine is opening up really well and so is the performance.

The rear tyre has already lost 60-65% of its life and we were thinking of switching to 110-spec Zapper the moment it hits the open market.Both of us havent faced any problems with the tyre except during the rains where we are extra careful while ripping.