Re: Bajaj Pulsar 150 All Versions

Lubing the chain helps to increase the chain as well as sprocket life. it makes your ride smooth too.

Re: Bajaj Pulsar 150 All Versions

Hello folks,

I'm new to this group and very happy to see a thread on Pulsar 150. I own a Pulsar 150 UG2 (spokes). It's completing almost 9 years with 1,20,000 kms reading on the odometer and still doing good. I ride my bike to office everyday, almost 70kms. I get it serviced every 2500-3000 kms regularly. The average efficiency is around 50kmpl. I've been very happy with the bike. Anyway, good to see you all share your experiences and thoughts.

Ride safe,
Sharath

Re: Bajaj Pulsar 150 All Versions

Hi sharath! Welcome aboard. Good to see you here.

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Re: Bajaj Pulsar 150 All Versions

Is it possible to install ABS(Anti Brake Locking System) in my PULSAR 150 UG 4.5??????

Re: Bajaj Pulsar 150 All Versions

There are mechanical ABS available being sold around the country, but those are highly unsafe and un predictable. It would be best to ignore it and improve a bit more on braking technique, installing a proper ABS unit is a very tough job and the cost does not justify the cause.


Cheers
Ride Safe
Krishna

Re: Bajaj Pulsar 150 All Versions

Yup mate, I do follow lubing religiously but I was surprised to see how fast the chain lost lubricating substance (oil/grease/spray). After riding for more than 250 kms now after my last fun session with EP90 and chain, I feel this is the right choice for keeping the chain lubed well. EP90 is thicker and smoother than the regular engine oil and stays for long too.

Pros of Motul 5100 : engine revs cleaner and happier than ever, vibrations at mid/high RPMs are comparatively low, the engine runs little cooler and response is good.

Cons of Motul 5100 : not sure about this though but the fuel efficiency has dropped significantly after the oil change. Air filter, spark plugs are looking good, there is proper air pressure in the tyres and the chain slackness is by the books. Same nozzle, same fuel station was visited last time I got 13.42L of dinosaur pee. The low fuel red indicator comes on once in a while based on the gradient of the ground but it does mean that it is nearing its 3.2L marker. I don't ride in reserve ever so I was expecting a 520-550 kms range before it hits the reserve but sadly the trip meter is at 428 kms which means I need to hit 100 kms before the tank goes to reserve. Can someone confirm if oil has to do anything with the Fuel Efficiency?

Re: Bajaj Pulsar 150 All Versions

Hi bro,

From my experience I would like to say that for Pulsar 150 it is better to use mineral oil only instead of using semi synthetic or full synthetic oil. Mechanically P150 engine even of UG4.5 are not that in line with SS or FS oil. I am using 3100 20W50. I tried switching to SS 5100 15W50, but result wasn't very good. Coming to mileage , usually I fill 12ltr of fuel. That is almost tank full and I run usually for 481kms. That is actually pretty low. Before second free servicing I used to run for around 600kms in the same amount of fuel. After that for some reason the mileage dropped drastically. its a long time now and I am pretty used to with 41kmpl consistently. But after my last servicing there is a change in engine breathing and looks like my mileage has increased. SS or FS is expected to give you a spirited run and a smoother engine, not much sure about mileage increase or decrease. There may be certain changes in tuning also. But as I said initially from my experience and discussion with other veteran riders I will suggest you to stick to 3100 20W50. With 3100 vibrations start cropping up post 75kmph and reaches its peak post 95kmph. But it suddenly lets you not to worry about your mileage and engine condition.

Re: Bajaj Pulsar 150 All Versions

Folks,

I usually get my bike filled up to the brim every time. As per the manual, the tank capacity is only 15 ltrs. I ride almost 130kms in reserve and when I go to fill the tank, the tank can take almost 20 ltrs and I ride 1000kms with that. The efficiency is good, around 50kmpl. But, how safe is it to fill up to the brim apart from the vehicle being a bit heavy?

Regards,
Sharath

Re: Bajaj Pulsar 150 All Versions

Riding 130kms on reserve?? Bro, don't ride for such long on reserve. Engine will suffer in the long run. Nothing to worry while filling the tank upto brim. One lucky guy whi can fill the tank upto brim

Cheerz!!

Re: Bajaj Pulsar 150 All Versions

UG2 is alloy wheels..
Pulsar series : Classic -> UG1 -> UG2 ..etc.
Classic and UG1 = spokes = 18 litre petrol tanks (was reduced to 15 in UG2)

-- Do correct me if I am wrong with the above specs --

So its not surprising you could fill up 20 Litres (few bikes do have 'more' capacity than advertised)

I do not know how unsafe it could be, but me personally if its mostly city riding i wouldn't be filling to the brim.. maybe just around 10 liters max at every refill.

Re: Bajaj Pulsar 150 All Versions

Thanks, buddy. I use the bike every day, so I do a full tank everytime. And, thanks for your advice on running in reserve. I don't do that everytime. I get it filled after 100kms on the trip meter.

Ride safe,
Sharath

Re: Bajaj Pulsar 150 All Versions

Mine is 2005 pulsar with alloys. It's capacity is 18 but can go to 20 if I fill upto the brim. I wouldn't advise filling to the brim. I only fill upto where the tank cap would touch the petrol when closed.

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Re: Bajaj Pulsar 150 All Versions

So yours is probably UG2 .. my bad memory, maybe the capacity was reduced to 15 in UG3.

Re: Bajaj Pulsar 150 All Versions

Should be! I'm not very well versed with the ug concept. I learnt it from here, so I wouldn't know for sure if mine is ug 2.

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Re: Bajaj Pulsar 150 All Versions

Hi all,

I have a question, I have P150 UG3 and the drum plate stem is broken, can I fit P180 UG4's rear break drum plate to P150?
both have 130mm break though, I was wondering if this can be done or not.

Has any one tried doing this?