Pulsar 180 dtsi 700 Km Review

revtech · 19th June 2006, 06:17

a bit of the paint from the engine has chipped of and tht part looks silver.i dont know how tthis happened.probably some stone must have scrapped it off while riding.so any suggestions on what i should do ?? will the bajaj guys touch it up or something.

also the place where the silencer is welded near the pillions leg rest has started to rust slightly.its really shocking to see a month old bike rusting already.wonder what will happen in the years to come.

besides that the bikes great !!

Rev

jkdas · 19th June 2006, 09:23

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Originally Posted by revtech

yea i know its for cars....but its 20 W 50 for sure.this was the first service so i just let them change the oil.next time ill take my own and yea i wanted to use power 1 only.

Think its 20W50 for Avenger and 20W40 for P180

Technocrat · 19th June 2006, 12:12

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Originally Posted by revtech

but isnt Castrol Power1 20W40 ?? and does it meet the requirement of the 180 ??

No Power1 is 15w30 & does not meet the company specified criteria, i had done lot of searching for a good oil for my 180 & landed up with Power1 & it has worked great for my bike for over 10k kms also.

p.s. Had a talk with a Bike Guru & he told me that the only reason for recommeneding a thicker oil for 180 was that the 180 classic's had more than accepted levels of vibrations & to dampen it they recomended the higher grade oil. otherwise the oil for 150 works fine too.
But Yes dont do this if you are not convinced I am just cahring my experience rest is for you to decide.

revtech · 19th June 2006, 14:04

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Originally Posted by jkdas

Think its 20W50 for Avenger and 20W40 for P180

dude the avenger and pulsar 180 have the same engine and gear box...so obiously they need the same oil.which oil do you use in your avenger ??

Rev

Technocrat · 19th June 2006, 14:37

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Originally Posted by jkdas

Think its 20W50 for Avenger and 20W40 for P180

Nopes Both of them use 20w40. infact when launched (& till avenger came) Pulsar 180 was the only bike in India which needs 20w50 grade engine oil

revtech · 19th June 2006, 18:23

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Originally Posted by Technocrat

Nopes Both of them use 20w40. infact when launched (& till avenger came) Pulsar 180 was the only bike in India which needs 20w50 grade engine oil

you mean 20W50 right.

anywy i called up the workshop today and they said they get 20 Litre barrels of 20W 50 oil from castrol.they dont know which oil it is butt its 20W50.i asked them is it power1 or active 4T.they dont know.

Rev

Technocrat · 19th June 2006, 19:05

Oops yes I meant 20w50. It cant be Power 1 as P1 is 15w30 or 15w40

revtech · 19th June 2006, 23:48

those fools dont even know which one it is.hey technocrat.can you do me a favour just call up a workshop in pune and ask them which oil they use.please.

Rev

revtech · 20th June 2006, 02:42

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Originally Posted by Rgu88

there are problem s on pulsar after starup after along run.It is amizaing that it 52KMPL.Ntrox suspensions aere better than old one.And black is a diffrerent look

what problem are you talking about ?? please explain....

dude ill be frank.right now im running her in so the speeds are always less than 60-70 and the rpm not more than 4000-5000.once i start riding properly im sure well see a drop to 45 Kmpl.

Rev

Technocrat · 20th June 2006, 09:25

Revtech: Gimme some time I will check with PB(Planet bajaj) of Pro Biking outlet here & will let you know.

As about the mileag yes even I used to get 50 beofre 1st service, after that depending on how & where you ride it returned me anything from 37 to 44 kpl.

Btw how many kms have you clocked so far ?

revtech · 20th June 2006, 12:34

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Originally Posted by Technocrat

Revtech: Gimme some time I will check with PB(Planet bajaj) of Pro Biking outlet here & will let you know.

As about the mileag yes even I used to get 50 beofre 1st service, after that depending on how & where you ride it returned me anything from 37 to 44 kpl.

Btw how many kms have you clocked so far ?

hey dude....take your time and let me know...today itself i went for a ride with some buddies.the plan was to chill at khandala but we started climbing the ghats and it started pouring so we turned back. so as of today ive done 1460 kms.i had changed my oil on my 1st service at 750 kms. do you think i should change the oil again at 1500 because many people have told me thta for the 1st 2500 kms change ur oil every 500-750 kms.

Rev

Technocrat · 20th June 2006, 14:02

No need to change right now change it at 2000kms & boss start ripping your machine its way past its runnin period

2fast4u · 20th June 2006, 14:13

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Originally Posted by Technocrat

No need to change right now change it at 2000kms & boss start ripping your machine its way past its runnin period

theres no point in ripping now. he had to do that when it was around 500km range.

niksin · 20th June 2006, 14:21

Great bike... I also own a Pulsar 180-DTSi (but the white alloy wheels one). For me highest mileage was 48kmpl (long distance Bangalore to Pondicherry riding at about 90kmph) and the worst was 42kmpl (hard riding in Bangalore) Normally I get 45kmpl... (I measure the mileage by the help of tripmeter tankfull to tankfull)

Handling is the best and there is no doubt about it.

Revtech: Great review man...

Technocrat · 20th June 2006, 15:50

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Originally Posted by 2fast4u

theres no point in ripping now. he had to do that when it was around 500km range.

Yeah i had started ripping at around 720 kms but he isnt that late, but yes unless its mileage what he wants he can open the throtle to the max now

19th June 2006, 06:17	#31
revtech Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,992 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	a bit of the paint from the engine has chipped of and tht part looks silver.i dont know how tthis happened.probably some stone must have scrapped it off while riding.so any suggestions on what i should do ?? will the bajaj guys touch it up or something. also the place where the silencer is welded near the pillions leg rest has started to rust slightly.its really shocking to see a month old bike rusting already.wonder what will happen in the years to come. besides that the bikes great !! Rev
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19th June 2006, 19:05	#37
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,813 Thanked: 2,700 Times	Oops yes I meant 20w50. It cant be Power 1 as P1 is 15w30 or 15w40
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19th June 2006, 23:48	#38
revtech Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,992 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	those fools dont even know which one it is.hey technocrat.can you do me a favour just call up a workshop in pune and ask them which oil they use.please. Rev
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20th June 2006, 09:25	#40
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,813 Thanked: 2,700 Times	Revtech: Gimme some time I will check with PB(Planet bajaj) of Pro Biking outlet here & will let you know. As about the mileag yes even I used to get 50 beofre 1st service, after that depending on how & where you ride it returned me anything from 37 to 44 kpl. Btw how many kms have you clocked so far ?
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20th June 2006, 14:02	#42
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,813 Thanked: 2,700 Times	No need to change right now change it at 2000kms & boss start ripping your machine its way past its runnin period
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20th June 2006, 14:21	#44
niksin Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 5 Thanked: 0 Times	Great bike... I also own a Pulsar 180-DTSi (but the white alloy wheels one). For me highest mileage was 48kmpl (long distance Bangalore to Pondicherry riding at about 90kmph) and the worst was 42kmpl (hard riding in Bangalore) Normally I get 45kmpl... (I measure the mileage by the help of tripmeter tankfull to tankfull) Handling is the best and there is no doubt about it. Revtech: Great review man...
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