Pulsar 180 dtsi 700 Km Review

revtech · 19th July 2006, 18:16

thanx sushrutha.yea im fine but the burn on my hand still hurts....rest is not that bad.healing slowly.
I dont think ill be claiming insurance cause not much is really damaged.i just wanted to know are these costs from the service centre or from outside ??
also is it advisable to buy the parts from them or outside and where should i get them fitted.is there anything else i should get checked in particular.im dew for my 2nd service now so i guess theyll check and make sure if everythings ok.right ?

Rev

revtech · 20th July 2006, 23:30

ok sushrutha thanx a lot for your help.

Rev

revtech · 22nd July 2006, 07:02

i need to change my engine oil when i go for servicing which will most probably be some time next week.so which oil should i put this time.i have tried castrol(dont know which one but they changed it at the service cantre) and ive also used elf.what should i use now ??

Rev

revtech · 24th July 2006, 05:18

can some one help me to find caltex revtex engine oil in bombay.does any one know where its available ??

Rev

revtech · 27th July 2006, 22:46

ok this maybe A LITTLE GRAPHIC so VIEWER DISCREATION IS REQUIRED.im just posting pics of the damages bot to me and the bike.

[img=http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/9295/fulleditta2.th.jpg]

[img=http://img118.imageshack.us/img118/5476/burnop8.th.jpg]

besides that also had scrapped my shoulder and my knee and hip.was preetty bad.posting the bike pics too

wodenarrow · 17th August 2006, 17:15

little late for this review but thought that I should add something.

I own a DTSI 180 April 2004 model done 13000KM.
The bike is very stable and gives a feeling of confidence even at 110+.
I have taken her to 120 with a pillion. never tried it alone (I am afraid I will fly off the bike

It is heavy.
The E starter went kaput because one of my family member pressed it hard in the morning and kept it pressed till the motor burnt. (Hey!! what happen ... I didn't do nothing .. )
The kick was very hard for few MONTHS it is ok now even then it is very hard for the first timer.

Breaks are good specially the disc is the best.
Accelaration is great.
Shocks are very tough I feel like I am riding a bycycle at 40kmph on potholes or bad road, I can feel the springs and the hydro (mine is not gas charged) if I am not sitting on the bike alone. The ride is soft when there is a pillion. (Is that by design since tough shocks give stability at high speeds?)

False neutrals are a problem.
Gears stuck sometimes when you need them (when stuck in traffic and in cutting the traffic they seems to stuck often and automatically a audible Mad..Ch.. can be heard from my/your mouth) the trick is not to be soft with your foot on the gear shifter.

Never gave me more then 45kmpL
Never went to a garage other then scheduled services.
Never gave up on me when I need it most. In summers and winters of north.
Fastest of any indian bike on road till now.
Do I wanna sell it: hell NO.

But, I drive a Viva CRDi .

Gordon · 30th September 2006, 16:00

I seen a Pulsar Black 180 with completely different headlight set, white indicators, rear tail-light was white too. Moreover the rear panels had sharper lines instead of a bulky rounded shape. The best of all is that it had a huge digital speedometer, analog rpm meter with maybe a shift-light. It had a BAJAJ badging inside.

The confusing part is I couldn't find this bike anywhere on the Bajaj website. Is there any plans for a new launch or something?!

The bike is owned by a friend, who is also a bike dealer. And he says its not modified.

v1p3r · 30th September 2006, 16:08

Do a search. There are pics of it on the forum.

Gordon · 30th September 2006, 16:18

Couldn't find a relevant pic.

If you were talking about this bike, its different. This is a 225cc bike.

The one I seen was a 180 but it has the same side panels as this bike has. The indicators are white, not orange. The headlight fairing is the same as the old Pulsar, but different headlight unit.

v1p3r · 30th September 2006, 16:23

Right here: http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/motorb...aj-pics-3.html

revtech · 30th September 2006, 17:18

yea gordon thats the new 180 that you saw.few changes made to the side panels and the headlight and equiped with a digital speedo and self cancelling indicators and LED tail lamps.

but when i went for a ride, i noticed while accelerating the digital speedo doesn move through the digits smoothly it goes like 22-31-43-57.

hope you get what i mean.

drifter · 30th September 2006, 22:36

yup its already out on the roads....i saw it...liked it.

Drifter

Gordon · 30th September 2006, 23:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by v1p3r

Right here: http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/motorb...aj-pics-3.html

Yup, its the same one, looks good. Didn't like the taillight design though.

revtech · 1st October 2006, 01:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gordon

Yup, its the same one, looks good. Didn't like the taillight design though.

i agree Gordon.i dont know but theres just something about the rear that makes it look incomplete.

this is the pic of the version before the latest see how the tail light perfectly fits in above the reflector

and in the new version due to the LED the gap is increased giving it and unfinished look.

Nikhilb2008 · 4th October 2006, 19:28

yeah...it's the new P180... looks sexy if you ask me

....

the best part is the digital speedo and the backlit rev counter !!

OT: I want to know if I can get my old 2004 model P180 DTSi modified to the digital speedo and the new rev counter....shouldnt be too difficult right ??

19th July 2006, 18:16	#76
revtech Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,992 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	thanx sushrutha.yea im fine but the burn on my hand still hurts....rest is not that bad.healing slowly. I dont think ill be claiming insurance cause not much is really damaged.i just wanted to know are these costs from the service centre or from outside ?? also is it advisable to buy the parts from them or outside and where should i get them fitted.is there anything else i should get checked in particular.im dew for my 2nd service now so i guess theyll check and make sure if everythings ok.right ? Rev
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20th July 2006, 23:30	#77
revtech Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,992 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	ok sushrutha thanx a lot for your help. Rev
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22nd July 2006, 07:02	#78
revtech Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,992 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	i need to change my engine oil when i go for servicing which will most probably be some time next week.so which oil should i put this time.i have tried castrol(dont know which one but they changed it at the service cantre) and ive also used elf.what should i use now ?? Rev
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24th July 2006, 05:18	#79
revtech Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,992 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	can some one help me to find caltex revtex engine oil in bombay.does any one know where its available ?? Rev
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27th July 2006, 22:46	#80
revtech Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,992 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	ok this maybe A LITTLE GRAPHIC so VIEWER DISCREATION IS REQUIRED.im just posting pics of the damages bot to me and the bike. [img=http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/9295/fulleditta2.th.jpg] [img=http://img118.imageshack.us/img118/5476/burnop8.th.jpg] besides that also had scrapped my shoulder and my knee and hip.was preetty bad.posting the bike pics too Last edited by revtech : 27th July 2006 at 22:53.
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17th August 2006, 17:15	#81
wodenarrow Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3 Thanked: 0 Times	little late for this review but thought that I should add something. I own a DTSI 180 April 2004 model done 13000KM. The bike is very stable and gives a feeling of confidence even at 110+. I have taken her to 120 with a pillion. never tried it alone (I am afraid I will fly off the bike It is heavy. The E starter went kaput because one of my family member pressed it hard in the morning and kept it pressed till the motor burnt. (Hey!! what happen ... I didn't do nothing .. ) The kick was very hard for few MONTHS it is ok now even then it is very hard for the first timer. Breaks are good specially the disc is the best. Accelaration is great. Shocks are very tough I feel like I am riding a bycycle at 40kmph on potholes or bad road, I can feel the springs and the hydro (mine is not gas charged) if I am not sitting on the bike alone. The ride is soft when there is a pillion. (Is that by design since tough shocks give stability at high speeds?) False neutrals are a problem. Gears stuck sometimes when you need them (when stuck in traffic and in cutting the traffic they seems to stuck often and automatically a audible Mad..Ch.. can be heard from my/your mouth) the trick is not to be soft with your foot on the gear shifter. Never gave me more then 45kmpL Never went to a garage other then scheduled services. Never gave up on me when I need it most. In summers and winters of north. Fastest of any indian bike on road till now. Do I wanna sell it: hell NO. But, I drive a Viva CRDi .
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30th September 2006, 16:00	#82
Gordon Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,546 Thanked: 483 Times View My Garage	Pulsar 180 dtsi 700 Km Review I seen a Pulsar Black 180 with completely different headlight set, white indicators, rear tail-light was white too. Moreover the rear panels had sharper lines instead of a bulky rounded shape. The best of all is that it had a huge digital speedometer, analog rpm meter with maybe a shift-light. It had a BAJAJ badging inside. The confusing part is I couldn't find this bike anywhere on the Bajaj website. Is there any plans for a new launch or something?! The bike is owned by a friend, who is also a bike dealer. And he says its not modified.
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30th September 2006, 16:08	#83
v1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR / DXB / LON Posts: 5,334 Thanked: 6,896 Times View My Garage	Do a search. There are pics of it on the forum.
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30th September 2006, 16:18	#84
Gordon Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,546 Thanked: 483 Times View My Garage	Couldn't find a relevant pic. If you were talking about this bike, its different. This is a 225cc bike. The one I seen was a 180 but it has the same side panels as this bike has. The indicators are white, not orange. The headlight fairing is the same as the old Pulsar, but different headlight unit.
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30th September 2006, 16:23	#85
v1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR / DXB / LON Posts: 5,334 Thanked: 6,896 Times View My Garage	Right here: http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/motorb...aj-pics-3.html
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30th September 2006, 17:18	#86
revtech Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,992 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	yea gordon thats the new 180 that you saw.few changes made to the side panels and the headlight and equiped with a digital speedo and self cancelling indicators and LED tail lamps. but when i went for a ride, i noticed while accelerating the digital speedo doesn move through the digits smoothly it goes like 22-31-43-57. hope you get what i mean.
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30th September 2006, 22:36	#87
drifter Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,488 Thanked: 75 Times View My Garage	yup its already out on the roads....i saw it...liked it. Drifter
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4th October 2006, 19:28	#90
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,196 Thanked: 10,138 Times	yeah...it's the new P180... looks sexy if you ask me .... the best part is the digital speedo and the backlit rev counter !! OT: I want to know if I can get my old 2004 model P180 DTSi modified to the digital speedo and the new rev counter....shouldnt be too difficult right ??
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