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  • #46
    Originally posted by rockugal View Post
    Bought 100T today.
    Congrats
    Im sure the bike will always keep you happy.
    Ride safe.
    Cheers!!
    Royal Enfield Bullet Standard 350cc 1989, Bajaj Avenger 200-2009, Pulsar 200 NS 2015.

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    • #47
      Originally posted by rockugal View Post
      Bought 100T today.
      Congratulations bro. Ride safe.
      Got a $5 head? Get a $5 helmet.
      Because everyone who passes, isn't a martyr!

      Bullet Service Guide CBR 250R Parts Manual Fz16 service manual - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1-...VFQmJzakk/view
      Hero Moto Corp Bikes' Parts RE STD 350 Wiring Diagram (CI) Service Manual - Classic 350/500
      ZMR parts - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-U...it?usp=sharing
      P200NS Spares' prices - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/...taGd5R2c#gid=0

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      • #48
        Thanx a lot guys. I have been driving LML Select II scooter for last 14 yrs. So it will take a little bit time to adjust to this new machine. Hope I will manage it. And I will need lots of suggestions from u guys to maintain this bike properly.

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        • #49
          Which petrol should I use Leaded or unleaded? What effects will it have in my bike's engine?

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          • #50
            Originally posted by rockugal View Post
            Thanx a lot guys. I have been driving LML Select II scooter for last 14 yrs. So it will take a little bit time to adjust to this new machine. Hope I will manage it. And I will need lots of suggestions from u guys to maintain this bike properly.
            I too graduated from a LML and needed quite a few lessons before getting my biking right. A few tips:

            * Don't short-shift. Short-shifting might have been ok on a 2-stroke Vespa, but not on a bike. You need to ensure that you are at the optimum RPM before shifting. The ideal RPM varies from bike to bike. It was 4000RPM on my Yamaha Gladiator, and it's around 5000 RPM on my CBR250. You will need some experience to figure out the ideal shifting RPM.
            * Don't lug your engine - that's another common habit which gets carried over from 2-stroke riders to 4 stroke riders. Always ride above 3000 RPM
            * While braking, use the front-rear brakes in a 70;30 ratio

            Regarding maintenance, just stick to the maintenance guidelines in the manual and you'll keep your bike running fine.

            Using regular unleaded petrol is fine.


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            Last edited by bbsrailfan; 03-19-2013, 06:24 PM.

            Biking is not about how many Km/h you put on your Speedo. It's about how many miles you put on your Odo. Ride Safe, Ride Long!

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            • #51
              What is short shifting? How to figure out ideal shifting RPM? What to do to avoid lug?

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              • #52
                Originally posted by rockugal View Post
                What is short shifting? How to figure out ideal shifting RPM? What to do to avoid lug?
                Does your bike have a tacho?
                If not, there's no issue either. Upshift such that the engine doesn't knock. Don't use half clutch.
                Got a $5 head? Get a $5 helmet.
                Because everyone who passes, isn't a martyr!

                Bullet Service Guide CBR 250R Parts Manual Fz16 service manual - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1-...VFQmJzakk/view
                Hero Moto Corp Bikes' Parts RE STD 350 Wiring Diagram (CI) Service Manual - Classic 350/500
                ZMR parts - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-U...it?usp=sharing
                P200NS Spares' prices - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/...taGd5R2c#gid=0

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                • #53
                  Originally posted by rockugal View Post
                  What is short shifting? How to figure out ideal shifting RPM? What to do to avoid lug?
                  If you don't have a tachometer (RPM meter), the best way to judge ideal RPM is from the engine note. While riding at a constant speed, your engine should emit a healthy humming sound and should not splutter. It's difficult to explain in words about the ideal engine notes but hope you get an idea - it should be a "vrrrrrmmmm" and not a "whrrrrrrrrr" (LOL, don't know how to put it across!)

                  If you ride below the ideal RPM, it will be considered 'lugging". If you shift to a higher gear before reaching the ideal RPM, it will be considered short-shifting. short-shifting puts immense pressure on the engine and should be avoided in a 4S bike.

                  Biking is not about how many Km/h you put on your Speedo. It's about how many miles you put on your Odo. Ride Safe, Ride Long!

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                  • #54
                    Got ur point. A pic of my bike.
                    Attached Files

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                    • #55
                      Its giving 60kmpl in city before first servicing. Is it normal for a 100cc bike?

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                      • #56
                        Originally posted by rockugal View Post
                        Its giving 60kmpl in city before first servicing. Is it normal for a 100cc bike?
                        The bike looks very nice. Decent.
                        Yes 60-62 kmpl is good mileage for a new bike.
                        It will increase further after services.
                        Ride safe.
                        Cheers!!
                        Royal Enfield Bullet Standard 350cc 1989, Bajaj Avenger 200-2009, Pulsar 200 NS 2015.

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                        • #57
                          In the manual its given that rear tyre air should be 28 without pillion and 32 with pillion. I ride both alone and with my family. As this is my first bike I am a bit confused about the air pressure given in the manual.

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                          • #58
                            Originally posted by rockugal View Post
                            In the manual its given that rear tyre air should be 28 without pillion and 32 with pillion. I ride both alone and with my family. As this is my first bike I am a bit confused about the air pressure given in the manual.
                            If you never ride with a pillion, you can maintain 28 at rear, as it will improve ride quality; maintain 32 otherwise (which is apt for your case).

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                            • #59
                              Originally posted by rockugal View Post
                              In the manual its given that rear tyre air should be 28 without pillion and 32 with pillion. I ride both alone and with my family. As this is my first bike I am a bit confused about the air pressure given in the manual.
                              If you ride with a pillion for anything more 40% of your daily average, it's better to stick to the pressures as required for a pillion. In simple words, if you travel 20kms every day, and your pillion is with you for more than 8-10 kms, then stick to the pressures suggested for pillions.
                              Hope that helps

                              Biking is not about how many Km/h you put on your Speedo. It's about how many miles you put on your Odo. Ride Safe, Ride Long!

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                              • #60
                                It helped a lot. Cleared my confusion. Got to go for 32.

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