Re: Bajaj Pulsar 150 All Versions

Proper inspection and awareness can save you from troubles mentioned above...

First of all try to avoid mainstream 2nd hand market
Try sourcing a decent bike from your contacts

However if you can trust the 2nd hand market then maybe this will help you ...

*Before the test drive just start the engine when cold
and look out for clunky and rattling noises from the engine
If so then you are sure to end up spending on timing chain,rocker arms,camshaft bearings
*Also check the exhaust end for sticky/oily black deposits
Normal black soot is ok but it should be dry.
The bike should not have any smoke from the exhaust at higher rpm
If not then your bike is burning oil which could be due to worn piston kit,valve oil seals.
*Also check for accidental damages and avoid going for a bike with accidental history
There could be anything wrong from bent swing arm to bent frame
Ride the bike through a puddle and drive straight afterwards
If the front and rear tyre marks collide then it's fine
Also try leaving hands off the handlebar at moderate speeds
The bike should hold it's line without going left or right
*Also 180 is prone to coneset and chain wear even under 20,000kms
*Match the engine no. And chasis no. with the RC
*Never trust the odometer not even the digital ones !!
To get an approximate idea of the kilometers done check the footpegs and handlebar grips
If the bike is under 20,000kms these should be in good shape

If you have any friend who currently rides a 150/180
Then you could take him along as he will probably have a better judgement on the condition of the bike

Finally, this may look like a lot of work but it can be done under 2 minutes
If you know what you're doing.

Re: Bajaj Pulsar 150 All Versions

Great going bro. I see some mods there. Heat shields on the exhaust are gone, fatter rear tyre, no rear view mirrors, grab rails removed (nice touch).
The baby needs a good foam wash pampering and waxing and new set of clothes (seat cover).

Hello there. I couldn't resist but throw some input on braking here. Always read the surroundings and be aware of what's at your front, the rear (using mirrors) and both sides. Try to brake slowly and surely from some distance. I see that you brake only at the last moment. Try to change this technique. Once you access from a long distance that you need to brake, let go the throttle and reduce the speed that way. Now with combination of engine braking and physical brakes, get down to lower/manageable speeds. Drum brakes dont' have any life and depend a lot on the rider's usage. Use the frotn to cut speeds and halt, use the rear in stop and go traffic (city speeds) where the stress on the brakes are less.

Also, make sure you go for 60-40 or 70-30 (front-rear) as [MENTION=64947]maadyy[/MENTION] bro suggested. Its physics concept that the mass transfers to the front of the bike when you brake. So if you use the rear brake only, you will take lot of distance to come to a halt. It is the front end that takes all the weight. Disc setup is much better and powerful than drum for braking, that's why we have front discs and rear drum.

You might be surprised but efficient braking leads to better fuel efficiency.

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Thank you akash. I'm taking yours and maadyy's advise and changing my riding and braking style. Thank you guys.

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Thanks
Actually the bike is not used much nowdays, only 2-3 kms daily , and i don't have enough time to get new seat cover installed but will get it this week.
The heatshields and horns were stolen.I have changed the headlight to a classic one.
rear tyre is 120 dunlop.


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Hello Friends, nowdays my pulsar is giving very les mileage around 40Kmpl in riding of consistent 50kmph earlier it was about 50-52kmpl what could be the issue also i have problems starting it in mornings it starts in single self but after sometimes it turns off or when i start riding it behaves as if there is no petrol i have to give full throttle to keep it moving and after around 15mins of driving the problem goes away

Kindly give your suggestions

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Thanks for the detailed feedback man. I think I'll go for the Pilot sporty at the front and Vyde 120 at the rear. Since you have 120 at the rear, can you tell me if it actually improves handling or dos it reduce flickability of the bike compared to the stock tyres. Btw the prices that you have quoted. Are they for tubeless tyres?

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In terms of comfort and riding quality both are improved immensely. I find it to be quite stable with pillion rider at higher speeds and also during taking turns.

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What is lubing the chain? I've never done that to my pulsar. Should I do it.

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You never lubed the chain? In general terms its the oiling of the chain. If you have done the oiling, then that is what is lubing. I lube my bike's chain every 500-600 kms which actually helps to keep the noise levels down but only for 75-100 kms, after which it makes its genetic noise again. I am not sure how but it does make my gearshifts more smooth and precise but that's again for the first 75-100 kms after the oiling.


On other note, post the minor surgery, the bike is performing ok. It might be due to the fact that the petrol currently being burnt is BP and not SHELL. Acceleration is low, so is the speed but I don't like pushing the puny engine. Oil was changed to Motul 5100 15W50 Semi Syn and here too, I am not sure if the oil has given me any major boost. I can't find it any different that my previous Petronas 15W50 Semi Syn. The only noticeable difference is that the engine runs a bit less hot. I am not sure if that's down to me test riding Triumph Street Triple and Bonneville with their neck breaking acceleration and urgency but my P150 feels lethargic and slow. Need for an upgrade is at its real time high now.

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Thank you akash. I've to start doing it. My gear shifts are never smooth and I get that noise often. Which I hate.

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Akash, try adjusting the slackness to when lubing will help a lot with the sound. a chain which is too tight /too loose will give out grinding noises.

Cheers
Ride Safe
Krishna

Re: Bajaj Pulsar 150 All Versions

Hi all!

I've got a pilot sporty 90/90 17 priced at Rs1950 for my pulsar 150 for the front. And with nitrogen in both I feel like flying. Though i don't like how it looks. The tread pattern is not good. I like this view still.
I'm glad and thankful to all fellow xbhpians.

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You changed just the front tyre or the rear too? That tread may not look good but they seem to provide better grip in corners. My friend had this on his 150 and gave a good feedback. Now, my P150 is running on stock MRF tyres and when I rode his, I found the straight line stability taking a huge hit. Any undulation/unevenness in the road was transferred to the handle almost immediately. When I switched back to my bike, I found that stability again. The front was too wobbly for me but the rears were much much better than my MRFs.

My friend's bike had its tyres swapped from a professional tyre dealer, so machiens were used to fit and align.

Re: Bajaj Pulsar 150 All Versions

I've changed both to Michelin. 120/80 for the rear, 90/90 for the front. The stability is good

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I am late to reply on this but it has kinda smoothened out now. The reason I feel is that the new Motul oil makes the engine rev friendly, so all my gearshifts now happen near 4-5K RPM, below which itt starts throwing tantrums.
Also, as Vijay suggested, I lubed the chain with 90 EP oil and I am so mightily impressed with the oil. It doesn't drip and make gooey stuff with dust on the rim. Plus it stays for a long time on the chain and has made the gearshifts smoother.