re: Problems with Pulsar 200 NS

Buddy if you're looking for a mileage bike, NS won't be the right choice, I'm riding at slower speeds only I'm getting 40 - 45 only(City + Highway). It's a bike for speed freaks, you can easily reach 100 kmph without any effort on the engine. If you ride at higher speeds, mileage decreases, I convinced my dad and he's OK with the mileage. All the 150cc bikes will give you more mileage than NS and maintenance cost is also less compared to NS (except R15, CB 150R). Run-in period decides your mileage, engine smoothness, and trouble free engine.

re: Problems with Pulsar 200 NS

Thanks [MENTION=13071]nirvan[/MENTION], your post was an eye opener. Will wait and practice on my friend's bike few more days and then go for the NS. Will try my best to keep within limits. I want my bike to last long as my dad is forcing me to get 150cc or less for less maintenance charges and higher mileage. But I want this bike with maximum possible mileage just to keep my dad happy. So run-in period needs lot of concentration.

re: Problems with Pulsar 200 NS

Prathappa, go for the NS. You'll most likely get used to it within 50-100 km, seeing that you have been riding an Activa. Here's what I suggest:

1. Keep the RPM under 3000 for the first 100km and then move up to 4000 RPM for the remainder of the run-in or as Bajaj advises. RESIST and subdue the urge to open that throttle.

2. Be GENTLE with the gears. A firm nudge is all that is needed, along with the clutch pulled in all or most of the way. Use engine braking as much as possible, but keep the 4000 RPM limit in mind.

3. Anticipate your braking, turns and slow downs; you will be moving a lot quicker than what you are used to and you will get there a lot faster too.

4. When staring from a standstill, you need not rev the engine, just very gently open the throttle to about 2000 RPM as you gently release the clutch progressively. DO NOT rev the engine with the clutch pressed beyond 2000. With practice, you can get moving even without touching the throttle.

5. Read the Run-In thread here on XBHP to understand the specifics of what is needed.

6. When you read the thread above, resist the temptation to use the Motoman method (google to find out what).

7. Vary your speeds during run in and change gears frequently while taking care to stay under the RPM limit.

8. Do not let your engine heat up too much by riding in slow, stop and go traffic, especially during the initial couple of hundred kilometers. If this is unavoidable, then give the bike a 15 minute break each time.

9. Change the engine oil in 500km or less (I prefer around 200km) with the heat cycles well controlled.

10. As you progress with the run-in, increase the RPM limit by 500-1000 RPM at a time. Do not go all kamikaze and suddenly rev to 9000 RPM because your distance to complete the run-in is finished.

Chances are, you'll do a better run-in than most of us who are guilty at one point or another of going over the run-in limits prescribed. You should know yourself; if you are likely to lose sight of the limits especially when the bike is new then you should reconsider this purchase.

In my opinion, you should not bother with buying a used 100cc; you have been riding an Activa and this purchase can be looked at as an upgrade/step-up from it.

All you need to remember is to treat the bike with respect at all times and you should then be fine.

Good luck!

re: Problems with Pulsar 200 NS

Buy a 200NS, I know a guy who learned riding on a 390 Duke, I used to laugh at that guy, now he laughs at me. The jerk when releasing the clutch is nothing, you will get used to it in a week at max. Don't worry about height, I know a 5'5 50 kg girl who rides a P200NS.

re: Problems with Pulsar 200 NS

[MENTION=66161]Praveen24[/MENTION] [MENTION=67063]Avinash Singh[/MENTION]
Whats the mileage you both are getting. And is it normal that sometimes by mistake the rpm goes to 5000 and then comes back to 3000 rpm while gear shifting. Would it affect the engine in those 5 seconds?

re: Problems with Pulsar 200 NS

Lower speeds - lower rpm's. You're right. But you have to maintain the speed limits in all the gears such as 35 - 45 on gear 4, etc. (for < 4000 rpm). To reach top speed you've to reach higher rpm's in all gears.

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Bro I'm riding my bull below 4000 rpm only. I'm riding between 3300 rpm to 3700 rpm at 6th gear (45 - 56 kmph speed). above 3500 rpm engine is very smooth.

re: Problems with Pulsar 200 NS

hahahahaha.......... yeah that can be a serious issue dude actually i faced the same problem the pickup is so good that i wasnt able to control my emotion which led me to the higher RPM but as you get used to it you will learn to control it and it wont take a lot of of time for that

re: Problems with Pulsar 200 NS

Ya during test ride I found that and went crazy on the ride quality. But here I am more worried about the run in period as I very new to driving. I wont fall with the bike, but the question is of maintaining less than <4000 rpm

re: Problems with Pulsar 200 NS

see buddy i have bought this bike recently on 20 th of december and let me tell you anything i am falling in love with this day by day i am quite with its performance and everything as if now my baby is giving the mileage of 36 and mileage is one of the thing in this bike which can tell how good you are at riding so i would suggest when buy this bike treat it like its your own part and i can promise you wont regret

re: Problems with Pulsar 200 NS

by the way, to keep the engine at lower rpm <4000, i should keep riding at higher gears most of the time right like at speed 40 in 4th gear

re: Problems with Pulsar 200 NS

My advice is to get a second hand bike especially hero splendor (best one for learning). Learn basic things with that bike, try to ride more and more (more you ride, more you learn). Once you learn basics, then ride with high speeds 70 - 80 kmph, try to handle your bike at top speeds, Ride atleast 5000 km's. Then you can go for any bike. If you had any issues with this feel free to mail me.

re: Problems with Pulsar 200 NS

Thanks mate! I better be more expert and not rush as its a matter of 1 lacs. Dont want to spoil the run-in period.

re: Problems with Pulsar 200 NS

Yes I can understand. you're at an initial stage of Biking, First of all try to ride a 100cc bike then you can go for a 200 cc bike, because at initial stage I lost my control and doesn't how to handle it. I remember I fell down nearly 15 times at the first 2 years of my biking. The first thing to do is try to start a bike and drive atleast 2 km's without any trouble, if you learn this within 15 days you can go for 200 NS. Because gear shifting is an essential thing for a new bike. You should know how to use the clutches, gears and brakes perfectly while riding a bike. Better ask your friends to supervise you. It'll take at least 15 days to do all the things perfectly.
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re: Problems with Pulsar 200 NS

Well while starting the bike from 0 speed at 1st gear.. Most of the time the bike will give jerk and stop suddenly. This will give you an idea at how good I am with driving Really intital stage, I can drive activa well thou.

re: Problems with Pulsar 200 NS

I don't know how much you're familiarize with biking, if you're at initial stage you just postpone buying Pulsar 200 NS, else you can go for 200 NS, better try to ride smoothly till 2000 km's, first few kilometers will be very difficult for you, then you can able to adjust with the bike.