[aashish.shah]

Sorry for changing the topic. but i need some help here.

My 200Ns is 10 days old and 250 kms ridden, The front fork seems to be bent a little to the left. I did take the bike to the Bajaj dealer and the mechanic assured me there is nothing wrong with the front fork, I still feel the fork is bent to the left ( the console seems to be tilted to the left & the bike feels wierds when turining to the right ) I find it hard to trust the dealer.

Is there any way in which i can check if the fork is bent ( apart from showing to a mechanic).

[Akhilash95]

Originally Posted by aashish.shah

Sorry for changing the topic. but i need some help here. I still feel the fork is bent to the left ( the console seems to be tilted to the left & the bike feels wierds when turining to the right ) I find it hard to trust the dealer. Is there any way in which i can check if the fork is bent .

Firstly make sure the tyre pressure is at factory recommendation. On a closed empty road , ride upto 40kmph, come to neutral and take off both your hands from the handle bar, if the bike doesn't travel in a straight line at least upto 25kmph, then there might be a fork bend. A simple jugaad would be to place a steel scale beside the inner tube. If there is any gap between the scale and fork ,it suggests that the fork is bent.
(a misaligned rim also shows similar symptoms )
OT- we tend to blow up small things out of proportion on a new bike. Just enjoy the ride and don't worry about every small sound or feeling.

[preetam_KORG]

Originally Posted by aashish.shah

Sorry for changing the topic. but i need some help here.
Is there any way in which i can check if the fork is bent ( apart from showing to a mechanic).

Check the cone set, it may be way too tight, this is by far the most common problem on all bajaj bikes.
Also check if the front disc rotor is jamming up against the disc pads, if so get it rectified.

Finding that sweet spot where all ergonomics match up to your posture takes some fiddling. 250 kms is way too small to judge that. Ride some more and find out.

[katchkamalesh]

Its been 45 days since I gave my battery for replacement and I have still not got the call from ASS regarding the replacement.

ASS says that the battery is found to be faulty and it will be replaced by exide. He says that 200 battery is low volume production and once manufacturing starts, I would get a replacement battery.

I feel that this is BS and I am not creating an issue cause I have been provided with a temp battery until the replacement arrives.

[preetam_KORG]

Its been sometime that I have updated my thread!
There is something really big coming up, keep an eye on the travelogues for more details!
A small teaser here to catch your attention!

[Added_flavor]

Looks like a good big republic day ride! Looking forward to a travelogue bro.

What windscreen is that on the NS?

[preetam_KORG]

Originally Posted by Added_flavor

Looks like a good big republic day ride!

It was a little bit bigger than that Added_flavor!

What windscreen is that on the NS?

Its made for the 200NS by a company called Hindustan Motorcycles.

[aviorp]

Originally Posted by Added_flavor

Looks like a good big republic day ride!

Originally Posted by preetam_KORG

It was a little bit bigger than that

Bigger? That was mammoth

Glad to have met you bro. Eagerly waiting for the travelogue. 3 Cheers to you mate and you hit the spa soon.

[Achekay]

Hi guys, I need a little help here. My friend is having his 200NS delivered in a few days and having read less-than-confident reviews about the stock tyres wants to replace or upgrade/upsize them. Also, if the front tyre is kept stock, and only the rear tyre is changed, would it affect the performance or stability of the bike ?
We have zeroed in upon
Michelin Pilot Sporty Radial (Expensive)
Dunlop Radial/Nylogrip
Pirelli Sport Demon(Almost impossible to procure in Nagpur, please advise)

Regards,
Hrushikesh

[preetam_KORG]

Originally Posted by Achekay

Hi guys, I need a little help here. My friend is having his 200NS delivered in a few days and having read less-than-confident reviews about the stock tyres wants to replace or upgrade/upsize them. Also, if the front tyre is kept stock, and only the rear tyre is changed, would it affect the performance or stability of the bike ?
We have zeroed in upon
Michelin Pilot Sporty Radial (Expensive)
Dunlop Radial/Nylogrip
Pirelli Sport Demon(Almost impossible to procure in Nagpur, please advise)

Regards,
Hrushikesh

There is no Pilot Sporty Radial AFAIK, I guess you are referring to the Pilot Street, which retails at around 5300 INR for the rear stock section.

Pirellis are very difficult to come by, these tyres are sourced by the dealers from Baroda, see if you can get it from there.

There is a TVS tyre, ATT230R, a very good and sensible buy, and is also available in the stock section. Your best bet would be to choose between the Dunlop Tuffgrip and the TVS. Both should be about the same price, here in bangalore both are available for about 3500-3800.

As far as putting different tyres front and back, it shouldn't be a problem unless the compounds (hard, medium, soft) of the two tyres are drastically different.

Example: You should not put a metzeler at the rear and a stock tyre up front as the two tyres have very different levels of grip, and thus the handling of the bike will be adversely affected.

Hope that helps.

[Majumdarda]

When is your travelogue coming up brother? Waiting very eagerly for it.

[tracerspiff]

Hi Preetam,

Just got my membership confirmed and it is only apt to write my first post here.
I bought my Pulsar 200 NS in Sep last year and your thread was really helpful in making my decision. So thanks for your detailed ownership review! I have done 3500 Kms on my bike so far and I have not regretted my decision one bit!

I just love the way it lurches ahead when I wring the accelerator. You were exactly spot on when you meant the tyres lack grip. I have had "multiple" rear wheel lock-ups when braking.. even at moderate speeds. Will chuck my stock tyres soon.

Btw, I noticed a yellow 200 NS shod with PSDs at the HSR amba bajaj service center in a very bad state.. looked like it had been dragged along the road, one side of the handlebar was gone. was it yours? If so, what happened??

[avishar]

That was his bike,still is.Long story behind it!

Bike's all hail and hearty now.:-)

[preetam_KORG]

Originally Posted by tracerspiff

Hi Preetam,

Btw, I noticed a yellow 200 NS shod with PSDs at the HSR amba bajaj service center in a very bad state.. looked like it had been dragged along the road, one side of the handlebar was gone. was it yours? If so, what happened??

Yes bro, that was my bike. However that is history and I am living every moment of my life in utter epiphany now. The joy is endless and the bike is as good as ever.

Originally Posted by Majumdarda

When is your travelogue coming up brother? Waiting very eagerly for it.

Originally Posted by aviorp

Bigger? That was mammoth
Eagerly waiting for the travelogue.

Originally Posted by Added_flavor

Looking forward to a travelogue bro.

For all of you who have been wondering what I have been upto, here goes!

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/travel...ke-1-soul.html

Lots of Love
Preetam
KA-51-EE-531

[bullet_chacha]

Originally Posted by aviorp

The Boss reached his hometown (Kolkata) early morning today.

1st Day : 900 Kms (16 Hours)
2nd Day : 1210 Kms (23 Hours)

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That is some serious riding Preetam. Well done! You deserve some rasagoolas

Nice looking saddle bags there...did you use any harness's for the same on the inner side between tire and bags as the saddle bags got torn as they made contact with the tire on my C5