Sure...will definately let u guys know. Will probably go there day after tomorrow. By the way, in case the prob is with the ecu, is it covered under the warranty? and would the SC guys agree to change it without much hassles?

Same problem with me brother.......... but it happens only few times...... may be 2 or 3 days in a month....

Hi people! Just joined xbhp and have read through a lot of posts here..... There's a lot of great info about 220 and I am sure that you guys can help me out with a problem with my 220.
Ever since the first servicing, the bike refuses to go beyond 6k RPM..If I keep trying, it just starts stuttering and and I have to give up....This means that the top speed of my bike is about 84 kmph. I have been to the SC 3 times and each time they do some CO setiing and then take the bike on the machine( i think it's dyno?) and show me that the problem has been solved. THe bike performs exactly as it should on the dyno and also on my way back home. However, by the next evening, the problem comes back.....the last time I went to SC ( that was the day before yesterday) the mechanic told me that I should come in the afternoon sometime and he would solve the problem by cleaning up the G&D sensor and replacing the roll-over sensor ( not really sure if I have the names right, but htis is what he told me).... could you guys help me by pointing out the issue with my bike? Because I get the impression that the SC guys have no idea of what needs to be done aand are just using the trial and error method which is eating up a lot of my office and weekend time.
Also the last time these people set the CO to 2.05....is this setting correct, i asked him twice and he said that it's okay. in fact he reduced the CO setting from another 220 from 3 to 2.05 in front of me.
I am in mumbai and go to the Sai Service centre in Amboli, Andheri west.. I plan to go there this thursday Afternoon and see if replacing the sensors will sort the issue. I hope they can sort it..I don't see the point of buying a 220 if it can't go at more than 90..
Hope you guys forgive the lengthy text! Looking for a solution from you guys...

Welcome to xBhp. hash101!

I think you are the second person who have faced the same problem.

Prongs here in this forum had faced the same problem. I had advised him to get the ECU/solenoid checked. I would advise the same to you.

@Prongs: What happened to that problem by the way? Any update?

Thanks! I guess i will ask prongs the specifics...will ask the mech to check ecu and solenoid....by the way do you think that the sensors i mentioned could be the issue? because i know for sure that the mech will try to replace those and then insist that the problem has been solved.

The Roll Over sensor could be the issue. If the mechanic is so insistent that it is the problem, then I guess you will have to go ahead and do as he says. If it does solve the problem then its all fine and good. If it doesn't then I think ECU/solenoid could be the culprit. Do update us on the specifics. Also ask prongs to do that. It will be useful for all future problem queries.

Sure...will definately let u guys know. Will probably go there day after tomorrow. By the way, in case the prob is with the ecu, is it covered under the warranty? and would the SC guys agree to change it without much hassles?

I am thinking that we can use this product (if it can last long) with an occasional chain cleaning with kerosene!

kerosene+O-ring chain= not a good idea!

Can you share the bike manuals please....?

From the forums that I read across, have mentioned Kerosene/Petrol to be highly active which hardens O-Rings. Instead diesel is comparatively less active to the both and is hence better for cleaning the chain IMO.

And that is what I've been using too all this while.

I remember a test we did in our school days. diesel catches fire much easier than kerosine. means diesel is more volatile / active.

I lost some manuals but do have some. Will pull out the info later.

Petrol is an absolute no. I was told that diesel is more active than kerosine. we use diesel in India as kerosine is not available in free market.

I remember a test we did in our school days. diesel catches fire much easier than kerosine. means diesel is more volatile / active.

Can you share the bike manuals please....?

From the forums that I read across, have mentioned Kerosene/Petrol/WD-40 to be highly active which hardens O-Rings. Instead diesel is comparatively less active to the both and is hence better for cleaning the chain IMO.

And that is what I've been using too all this while.

Kerosine is the Only recommended cleaning agent mentioned in a many international bike manuals (about 8-10 of them that I went through - Honda's, Yamaha's & Suzuki's) for o-ring chains.

That guy also mentioned that they supply this to Bajaj service centers.

kerosene+O-ring chain= not a good idea!

Without getting into chemistry too much, I believe both of you are correct.

Cleaning O-Ring chains is a point of discussion throughout biking community worldwide. Some people have responded saying they have actually soaked the chain in buckets of Kerosene and using the chains for thousands of miles without any noticeable wear. Some people have confirmed that usage of Kerosene and WD-40 on the O-Rings make them wear out faster.

Cleaning a Motorcycle Chain - webBikeWorld

This is straight out of my R1 service manual. But kerosene as an O-ring chain cleaner is not ideal at all.