Hello Friends,
This is deepak. I have just completed my graduation. I have a KB100 and I wish to buy a new bike out of my hard earned money within 6 months and I am waiting for the Pulsar FX to be unveiled soon. And I would like to share with you my views about pulsar 150 (non DTS-i) which is my friends and I used to ride it more than my friend.
Firstly, we have removed the saree guard and also the mirrors and also replaced the P150 handle bar with the P180 H.bar, which is lighter than the 150 one, due to that the average thing is slightly on the greater side ( I think so!).
Secondly, it gives an average of around 44, but after it just went to Service station the vehicles’s power increased to 14.1 bhp just by fine tuning. It is quite good now and it still continues to give an average of around 50.
For the past few days I have seen that it gives an average of around 63.5 kmpl and next an average of 51 kmpl. I ride it in Reserve condition for around 30 kms and then fill about 2 ltrs and it goes about 100 kms easily. So it is rounded to around 50 kmpl at an average.
Take utmost care to break-in the engine properly during the running-in period. Dont ride at constant speeds as it will cause glazing. Take the engine upto 5000 rpms in all gears. Only acceleration and deccelaration will cause the engine to break in properly. Decelerate only using the engine brake. Change the oil after some 100 kms as it will contain the minute steel scraps left during machining or produced during break-in. Proper break-in will ensure smoother power delivery.
Always check the chain and it’s oiling, tyre pressure(very important for stability).
Many of us complain about the poor grip offered by the rear MRF Zapper-Y on the 180 (100/90 ? 18). That is mainly due to wrong tyre pressures.
Front: 1.75 kg/cm2 (25 PSI)
Rear without pillion: 2.00 kg/cm2 (28.5 PSI)
Rear with pillion: 2.25 kg/cm2 (32 PSI)
Incidentally the pressures printed in the Pulsar Owners Manual are erroneous and on the higher side, follow the one that is printed on the sticker on the lower half of the chain cover.So the point here is if you want the best from your Zappers (and you tend to push you bike to the limits) DO NOT over-inflate them under any circumstances.
If you are predominantly a single rider and rarely carry a pillion please fill pressures of only 29 PSI in the rear. NOT ANYMORE!
This is important as if you fill 32 PSI as recommended for the Rider+Pillion and you ride single most of the time, you tyre is clearly over-inflated for you and you are not getting the best grip from your tyre.
In the rare case that you have just 29 PSI in your rear and you need to take a pillion (for a short distance) there is no harm as the tyre will flex more and run a little warmer. Yes it will increase the load on the engine a little and also mean lower fuel efficiency, but I guess that can be traded for better safety anyday.
For people who have put broader tyres, I would suggest them to keep slightly more air in their tyres so that the friction thing is reduced and the average is also fine.
Avoid putting eliminator rims and tyres, do not use Mag wheels which are second hand and see to it, that they are light and sturdy. or else if they are out, the tyres will get worn out frequently.
u get broader pulsar 180 tyres for around Rs. 2, 000/- with tube which u can put to your pulsar 150 too.
else is just a matter of driving ways and methods.
Next is taking care of paints.Lot of myth revolve around the paint quality of bajaj. I have experienced the same with my KB100. While all the RX100s look quite new even after so many years the KB100s wore a dull and sick look even when taken care. Hope things would have changed with the Pulsars. Just go and apply some good quality Lacker Coating or Teflon coating which is reputed and try to apply some grease or a scratch remover if slight scrathes are seen on the body.
If possible and if liked, apply some of your favourite stickers on the head of the petrol tank, also on the sides of the tank which is just for safety purpose, and if u like only.
I just say, drive fast but do not take your vehicle above 4000 rpm in your 2nd, 3rd, and 4th gears, and above 6500 rpm in your 5th gears.
After all, safety matters and precaution is better than cure.
By the way, I have a problem and it is about the Front Disc brake.
Can anybody suggest me if you all do have a creaky noise when you apply your front brakes during 20 to 0 speed braking?
Thanks to all.
Always urs,
Deepak Julien