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  • #16
    Re: Pulsar RS 200 vs Suzuki Gixxer SF vs Pulsar AS 200.. which one is good tourer...?

    Originally posted by HyperRetard View Post
    Also, the Fi pump always needs to be immersed in fuel. And if you run dry, its a costly replacement. And sometimes when touring, you really need to extract the last drop.

    And the carb mein kachra is bygone, with improving fuel quality.
    ZMR has it outside the tank. Yes, you can't run it dry like carb bikes but then it would be highly irresponsible of a rider to reach zero fuel on any kind of a bike. Why would you do that anyway?
    Also, many states suffer from adulterated fuel.
    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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    • #17
      Re: Pulsar RS 200 vs Suzuki Gixxer SF vs Pulsar AS 200.. which one is good tourer...?

      Originally posted by Divya Sharan View Post
      ZMR has it outside the tank. Yes, you can't run it dry like carb bikes but then it would be highly irresponsible of a rider to reach zero fuel on any kind of a bike. Why would you do that anyway?
      Also, many states suffer from adulterated fuel.

      Well, we don't run it dry everytime, but there has been instances where certain 'planned' fuel stops don't pan out because of many reasons, like the pump running out of fuel just before a price hike and my least favorite one, not accepting a credit card! In my recent trip to Kerala, I had a real bad time cos of this, not one petrol pump accepted cards of any kind.

      I really cant talk much about adulterated fuel though, as I've not been exposed much to that side of the coin yet. Usually fill up at a Bharat pump, where we've been filling up for the past 26 years...

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      • #18
        Re: Pulsar RS 200 vs Suzuki Gixxer SF vs Pulsar AS 200.. which one is good tourer...?

        Originally posted by theironhorse99 View Post
        agreed on the pump to me immersed part. but when we tour we plan ahead for our fuel stops. which every long distance tourer agree.
        for every thing we have pros and cons. yes carb is easy to fix and maintain but also an extra effort with changing elevation and riding conditions.

        with Fi you get crisp and linear throttle response and at-least 5-6 years of no nonsense service.
        adequate fueling as per the usage.

        What is you have a fuel pump strike?

        And yes, Fi is less hassle, but when things go wrong, they are huge hassle.

        Reminds me of an incident where my acquaintance wanted to buy a truck. Budget was not an issue. Told him to buy a MAN or a Volvo. He rejected outright saying that if something goes wrong, where will he repair it. Bought a Tata Prima instead, which is almost as high tech, but well, that is perception. A roadside mechanic wouldn't be scared to open a Tata Prima, but he would not open a Volvo.

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        • #19
          Re: Pulsar RS 200 vs Suzuki Gixxer SF vs Pulsar AS 200.. which one is good tourer...?

          [MENTION=51754]theironhorse99[/MENTION] dude, not able to pm you.

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          • #20
            Re: Pulsar RS 200 vs Suzuki Gixxer SF vs Pulsar AS 200.. which one is good tourer...?

            Originally posted by Jon Niranjan Paul View Post
            Well, we don't run it dry everytime, but there has been instances where certain 'planned' fuel stops don't pan out because of many reasons, like the pump running out of fuel just before a price hike and my least favorite one, not accepting a credit card!
            That's why I always carry cash! Most of my rides are through State Highways and cards aren't accepted. Make it a habit.

            Originally posted by HyperRetard View Post
            What is you have a fuel pump strike?
            Well, most strikes are announced in advance. It can be mitigated, but yes I agree it cannot be avoided 100%.
            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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            • #21
              Re: Pulsar RS 200 vs Suzuki Gixxer SF vs Pulsar AS 200.. which one is good tourer...?

              Does fi make it harder for fuel thieves to steal petrol?

              Sent from my Lenovo A328 using Tapatalk

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              • #22
                Re: Which bike for 1lakh?

                Dude, the case is not the same here in Chennai. I work in the night shift, and generally tank up on my way back from work. There's been loads of times where the fuel pump attendants refuse to fill in even 1L because both of us know that there's going to be a price hike the next day. It doesnt make news in advance, comes more like a heart attack. Literally!

                I do carry cash too, but would prefer using a card, since we're only limited to 4 ATM transactions a month now. But if there's no other way, cash it is.

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                • #23
                  Re: Pulsar RS 200 vs Suzuki Gixxer SF vs Pulsar AS 200.. which one is good tourer...?

                  Originally posted by Jon Niranjan Paul View Post
                  @theironhorse99 dude, not able to pm you.
                  sent PM with contact. meanwhile will clear my inbox.
                  "A good long ride can clear your mind, restore your faith, and use up a lot of fuel."

                  RE Bullet 1977 - Current
                  RX-100 1995 - Current
                  CBZ Classic 2003 - Current
                  Activa 2004 - Current
                  CBR 250R 2012 - Current
                  Ninja 650 2013 - Current.

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                  • #24
                    Re: Pulsar RS 200 vs Suzuki Gixxer SF vs Pulsar AS 200.. which one is good tourer...?

                    Cbr 250r

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                    • #25
                      Re: Which bike for 1lakh?

                      Anything below Pulsar 220F and another Karizhma ZMR will be a Downgrade for you.I would suggest the GiXXeR SF if you can live with the lower Power.If you want something from Hero,Get the Karizma ZMR or wait for the HX250R which is launching soon.You also have the Apache RTR 180 ABS from the TVS Stable,which is slightly cheaper to purchase and live with (Maintainence).But you will suffer on touring because of the Race-Dedicated Seating Posture.If you get the RTR,Don't forget to change that Stupid Tyres though to something Lightyears better like MRF Zapper VYDE
                      [My Motorcycle]

                      2001 TVS-Suzuki Max 100R

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                      • #26
                        Re: Pulsar RS 200 vs Suzuki Gixxer SF vs Pulsar AS 200.. which one is good tourer...?

                        Thanks for all your suggestions... I finally bought Gixxer SF... and i would say that till something good comes in the market... i can live with the low powered Gixxer... let me tell you... except for power... everything else in the bike can be compared with any 200-250cc bikes available in the country... its that good... excellent handling... Grippy tyres... and butter smooth engine are the main characteristics of this beauty... even if suzuki puts 250cc engine in the same chassis of this bike... it would work wonders...

                        Eagerly waiting for Gixxer 250 which is rumoured to be launch in late 2016...


                        Thanks folks...

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                        • #27
                          Re: Which bike for 1lakh?

                          Congrats. Can you give insights about driving the SF within city roads including mileage?

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