Re: Pulsar 150 DTSi UG2 Rear Shock Absorbers

Yes, they are Nitrox Suspension. The stock ones at a bajaj store costs Rs.1570/-

Previously I went on to try & make it re-calibrated at a specialist & it didn't work that well. All he did was dis-assemble, filled up some lubricant & applied oil to the springs all over & fitting it to the bike. Charged me Rs.450/-
For a day or two it felt good. After that, to be honest it became worse. Whenever i encounter a pot hole at say 30kmph, the sound is horrible & the ride is nerve racking.
This will be the last thing IMO to be changed/dealt with with my bike. As I have sorted everything wrong with my bike.

So my question is, Do I go in for stock shocks or is there any better option that I can opt? To be honest I want my bike to be as stock as possible, but a comfortable ride won't hurt me as much.

Thanks.

Re: Pulsar 150 DTSi UG2 Rear Shock Absorbers

I too am in favour of keeping the bike in stock condition for life long. The price doesn't seem like a bomb so going stock is the best possible option. I don't think we have any after market suspension components for Pulsar. Also, what I have heard/read on some forums is that Bajaj has got the suspension setup pretty appropriate as per road conditions that prevail here. For making the ride a bit more comfortable you can add padding to the seat, foam or gel pads may be. That will soften the feel plus stock reliability will be appreciated.

Re: Pulsar 150 DTSi UG2 Rear Shock Absorbers

I went on & changed the seat padding a long time ago & also filling the tyres with nitrogen to feel some cushioning which the shocks failed to deliver.

Anyway I have decided to go with the stock shock absorbers.
Another blow to my wallet happened when I went to a mechanic today to tighten the chain. He said the chain can't be tightened anymore & that I need to replace the whole kit including the chain & sprockets.
I think I have changed that whole kit once like 3-4 yrs ago. Back then I used to give my bike to service at Bajaj service centers. Then the mechanic asked me to replace & I did.

What is the longevity of a chain kit? & is there a dust & water proof chain available for a 150? I want to ditch the chain covers.

Here is my spending list on my P150 recently to make it kind of new:
(Includes some minor spending as well other than the regular oil changes & maintenance)

RR Unit - Rs.350/-
Throttle Cable - Rs.150/-
Front & Rear Tyres with Tubes - Rs.4100/-
Headlight (Bosch) - Rs.70/-
Clutch Wire - Rs.90/-
Shocks Re-calibration - Rs.400/- (Total waste of money)
Safety Rod & Horn - Rs.840/-
Wiring Kit - Rs.680/-
Wiring Kit Fitting - Rs.250/-
Speedo Cable - Rs.90/-

Near future spend:

Shock Absorbers - Rs.1700/-
Chain Kit - Rs.900/-

Thanks & Regards,

Narender Reddy

Re: Pulsar 150 DTSi UG2 Rear Shock Absorbers

The longevity depends on the conditions mate. How you maintain the chain drives its life. Proper lubrication and proper slackness will give you longer life of chain set. I too want to dith the chain cover and I asked our experienced folks out here. You can try for a P180 or old P200 chain sprocket set. They are O-Ring type chains and that gives the freedom to ditch the chain cover. I am not sure if its a direct fit to our bikes, you can check that out with the service center folks. You might need to remove a few links in the chain to properly adjust. There is a thread here in XBHP for World of Sprockets/chains or similar in line. You can find better info than Google

I am very much interested in the Bosch headlight. Can you give me the details of it and does it require wiring change or is it just a plug and play types?

Re: Pulsar 150 DTSi UG2 Rear Shock Absorbers

Both p180 and p220 have longer swingarm than the p150. So if you go for chain/sprocket of any of them you will have to remove a few links. You should be able to fit the p180/p220 chain-sprocket easily. A well maintained chain/sprocket should last 20-25k . The stock chain/sprocket will not last long if you remove the covers. both the chain and the sprocket have to be cleaned and lubricated regularly to ensure longevity. The p180 chain-sprocket set will cost approx. 1200 rs
And about the shock absorbers, better remain stock only. Pulsar has good suspension. Or atleast the latest edition of pulsars are equipped with good shock absorbers.

Re: Pulsar 150 DTSi UG2 Rear Shock Absorbers

Thanks a ton for the suggestions [MENTION=21023]akash[/MENTION] & [MENTION=63893]shreyakms[/MENTION]
I have changed the shock absorbers to a new stock ones. It cost me Rs.1,560/- & Fitting Rs.50/-
Coming to the chain kit, it costs Rs.850/- in the Bajaj Spare Parts Shop. I'm thinking to keep it stock & keep the chain covers. Will change it next month.
[MENTION=21023]akash[/MENTION]: The Bosch headlights were a direct fit but the brightness is same as stock (not satisfactory). A mechanic told me to get Phillips headlight with same wattage & its also a direct fit but the brightness is better than Bosch.

I have got another problem persisting with my bike. The Accelerator thing when twisted anti clockwise, it accelerates right & if we twist it clockwise it locks(in old model pulsars only). The thing with my bike is, its a bit loose & when it gets twisted the other way, it is getting stuck. I thought it was a cable problem & changed it but the problem still remains. When i asked several mechanics about a solution, every guy has his own theory. Some say change the set (The block containing headlight, selfie switch). While others say its a common problem & can't be solved. What do I do with it?

Re: Pulsar 150 DTSi UG2 Rear Shock Absorbers

This sounds like the pulley might be getting stuck somewhere. When you are pulling the throttle it might be overcoming that stop and when you are releasing, it might be getting stuck. Have you check the cable cover, through which the cable goes? There must be some dirt accumulation that might be causing this. Check the spring of the pulley too. It is located near the carb. Get the freeplay of the cable checked.

Glad to know that the old baby is back to its original glory. How are the new shock absorbers? I hope they are doing better duty than the old ones.

Re: Pulsar 150 DTSi UG2 Rear Shock Absorbers

Recently I spoke to a mechanic, he said the block which contains headlight, self start switch, inside the block there should be a stopper to stop the accelerator twist the other way after a certain point. He says its broken & if you change that block, everything will be fine.
I had the cable changed recently when it broke in the middle of my commute, so I thought may be the cable wasn't a genuine spare so its causing me this trouble.

Anyway, my baby is slightly far away from its original glory as we speak. She needs some minor things done. But we are getting there.
Its actually a gift from my dad, very much sentimental about my baby

About the shock absorbers, the awkward sound on every pot hole & stand scraping the ground on every speed hump is gone. An assuring sound like "thick-thick" comes rather than "tak-tak" whenever i go through a pot hole, that's a relief.
But big pot holes & 30+ kmph results that awkward sound again. May be am expecting too much, even from a brand new spare.

One more thing, is there a solution for the brakes squealing (both the disk & the drum), no matter how lightly I apply the pressure? Actually had it water washed few days ago, since then I have this squealing of brakes.
In some wheeler dealer episode, I have seen the mechanic Ed China applying copper grease or something to the brake shoes(not 100% sure) of a car to prevent it from squealing, is that the case with my bike?

Really appreciating the forum section to discuss all the issues of the bikes & the members helping out. [MENTION=21023]akash[/MENTION], Thank you so much.

Regards,
Narender Reddy

Re: Pulsar 150 DTSi UG2 Rear Shock Absorbers

The squealing is very irritating at times and I can feel that bro. After the waterwash, for the rears you can get them to rub sand paper over the surface. The problem with drum brakes is whenever they get in contact with moisture, they tend to glaze the surface and become shiny. All we can do it get them sand-papered and a bit tightened. That does the work quite efficienctly, although their life is not that high as discs.

For the front brake, get those pads rubbed in too or get the whole kit disassembled and assembled back again. My P150's disc was stuck at one point as in there are two points in that assembly. They removed it, cleared all the muck and its working fine. Check if the pads are touching the disc too much since a little bit of touch is fine and happens. Actually are the pads fine,as in do they have the minimum thickness? That could be one reason for the squealing.

Headlight and Pilot Lamps

My 150's left side pilot lamp bulb has finally let out its final electrical breath after 2.5 years of lighting my immediate surroundings in parking lots.

I want to change the couple(left and right both) to a new, brighter set. Can someone guide me with this? And if possible, can someone please suggest a better illuminating headlamp to me? In darker conditions, my headlight seems to be sufficient but with thousands of always HIGH BEAM idiots in Hyderabad, I can't really make out where exactly I am going. One of my friend suggested that the Maruti Suzuki headlamps is a straight fit and provides better illumination. Its a Plug-and-play, but I am not sure about it.

Problem with my bike

Hi Guys, need advice,

Engine oil of my bike is getting exhausted when ever i am changing the new oil, (Pulsar 150cc) there is no oil signs leak.. engine get heated very soon. when i try to boost more then 60kmph the vibration is increasing.

last time my bike mechanic told the engine packing had the problem and the fixed it. now the same problem has come. what shall i do now. what is root cause of this issue and how it can be fixed. pls help.....

thanks in advance

Re: Bajaj Pulsar 150 All Versions

Dude what is the km after which you are experiencing it? Did you notice any smoke? Might the oik is getting mixed and burnt. What is the grade of oil are you using?

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Re: Bajaj Pulsar 150 All Versions

Hello guyzz, I have Pulsar 150 2011 model in red color.
I am pretty satisfied with this, it was my dream earlier to ride a Pulsar and I am a proud owner of this, I keep my Bike in good condition like Cleaning and servicing is always done on time...
Just before 5-6 days I got it serviced from the Authorized service center....

It may seem Odd to ask this but plzz tell me about shifting gears..
Like at which speed I should usually shift to 3rd gear then 4th gear and so on.................??

It has been always a problem with me,
and when I take a turn I slow down my bike to around the speed of 10-12 and that time I am riding in 3rd gear, so should I downshift the gear to 2nd or should I continue doing this in 3rd gear if it doesn't make any problem, I have purchased this Bike from my friend's uncle and I am not used to riding Bikes, I was using Honda Activa before this Bike..

Plzzz help me and guide me about gears, how to check rpm etc
how to take care of pulsar 150 and any other tips or guidance, Plzz help me....
I am a complete newbie in this but interested a lot

Re: Bajaj Pulsar 150 All Versions


Follow the manual religiously.

Re: Bajaj Pulsar 150 All Versions

[MENTION=64947]maadyy[/MENTION]
I don't have the manual bro.
would be thankful if anyone can provide me that