Mods In pulsar180

kphilip · 7th March 2005, 17:18

Hi guys,
i would like to put some extra accessories for my pulsar 180 to improve its performance..Will changing the stock tyre improve it's performance??..If so, which tyre will be best suited for the performance factor..i've already installed the k&n kit which am extremely satisfied...

Surprise · 7th March 2005, 19:26

Is yours auto start or manual one? What is the milegae per litre for this vehicle.

dipen · 8th March 2005, 14:31

P180 always came with Auto start as standard equipment
I think all the newer pulsars(with alloys ) have auto start as standard equipment.

Rgading the mileage
P180 is between 40-44 and p150 is between 45-50 in city riding

kphilip · 9th March 2005, 09:44

ofcourse all 180s are electric start only..I usually get 37-43 as mileage.. it depends on how u ride the bike.Hey any idea about the tyres??

Akkiben · 11th March 2005, 04:39

For the tires, you could go for Pirelli 110/90 for the rear or even a 120/80 Pirelli sport demon if you can get that.

vinsanity · 11th March 2005, 09:46

But wont these tyres reduce the pickup?? Top speed seems to have dropped after putting K&N... But haven't yet shown the bike the full.... Haven't yet checked its top speed yet..

Akkiben · 11th March 2005, 10:27

Hence I suggest to go with 110/90 or 120/80. The contact patch is going to increase by a few milimeters, that will not affect the pick-up, inturn it will improve the traction and reduce wheelspin. The only area that would take a beating would be the FE and that's negligible.

dragger · 12th March 2005, 02:01

hey i heard you saying that your FE has lowered after installing the K&N well that may also be because of the way you ride...i mean excessive pulling in a given gear...and so..that results in a lesser average...well the K&N(UTSC) shows a marginal increase in average...cheers...!

chiragh_bir · 12th March 2005, 10:39

Go in 4 duro 120/80 rear tyre!!

kphilip · 14th March 2005, 16:09

If u install K&N without any mods in the fuel mixture, u'll get more mileage i guess, because the air entering the filter is very large and a high amount of combustion will take place..So Pilrrelli sports demon tyres will do for my bike .. thanks guys..Is this tyre heavier than the stock tyre in 180 , i mean the mrf zapper??

Akkiben · 15th March 2005, 04:38

Regarding the weight of the tyre, yes it would probably be slightly heavier that the stock tyre as its got more rubber, but, the overall weight would be less,as sportdemon is a tubeless tyre.

amit_basak · 15th March 2005, 09:03

sportdemon 120/80 is heaviest tyre. even than the 140/70 sibling... go weigh it. i was shocked myself.

the michelin m45 is a good tyre. 110/90 the lightest of all. no drop in average of pickup... and good grip. will get for 3100 or so.

and as far as performance is concerned. dont stress your 180.. its already a stressed member at high speeds. pickup will increase by k&n if you change the jet as well.

amit.

kphilip · 15th March 2005, 11:36

amit, i've already changed the jets....U guys have any idea whats the top sped for classic p180 is??..i've gone till 115, spedo was showing that but in the book its written 107 as the top speed ..i think its true as the bike is refusing to do after 100..its very hard to tame him till 115....

vinsanity · 15th March 2005, 12:35

Hey Kphilips,
I took him to 115kph the other day but i guess he'l even go further more.. I just din't feel that the road was safe enough to try it.. Road visibility due to high beam of trucks and buses was poor, so din't take the risk.. But he did 115..
Technocrat was saying about it doing 126 or 129kph.. May be he'l have something to say..

veyron1 · 15th March 2005, 12:36

Quote:

Hi guys,
i would like to put some extra accessories for my pulsar 180 to improve its performance..Will changing the stock tyre improve it's performance??..If so, which tyre will be best suited for the performance factor..i've already installed the k&n kit which am extremely satisfied.

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hi phillip,
if you want serious power, port the engine (i wouldn't suggest shaving the head as even the old 180 runs a high compression ratio), and go for camshaft profiling. all this might set you back by about 8000 bucks. but since we are on this topic, try to fit the dts-i's swingarm too for enhanced stability. as for the tyres, do not go in for upsizes more than 120/70, as the increased traction will reduce the top end and FE significantly.also, try sprocketing as an option( reduction in final drive by reducing the teeth in rear sprocket by 1-2 teeth: stock is 42 teeth, try getting one of 40;not lesser).

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7th March 2005, 19:26	#2
Surprise Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 2,523 Thanked: 454 Times	Is yours auto start or manual one? What is the milegae per litre for this vehicle.
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8th March 2005, 14:31	#3
dipen Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: mumbai Posts: 2,236 Thanked: 726 Times	P180 always came with Auto start as standard equipment I think all the newer pulsars(with alloys ) have auto start as standard equipment. Rgading the mileage P180 is between 40-44 and p150 is between 45-50 in city riding
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9th March 2005, 09:44	#4
kphilip BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Cochin Posts: 333 Thanked: 6 Times	ofcourse all 180s are electric start only..I usually get 37-43 as mileage.. it depends on how u ride the bike.Hey any idea about the tyres??
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11th March 2005, 04:39	#5
Akkiben BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 139 Thanked: 5 Times	For the tires, you could go for Pirelli 110/90 for the rear or even a 120/80 Pirelli sport demon if you can get that.
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11th March 2005, 09:46	#6
vinsanity BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Patna Posts: 609 Thanked: 2 Times	But wont these tyres reduce the pickup?? Top speed seems to have dropped after putting K&N... But haven't yet shown the bike the full.... Haven't yet checked its top speed yet..
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11th March 2005, 10:27	#7
Akkiben BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 139 Thanked: 5 Times	Hence I suggest to go with 110/90 or 120/80. The contact patch is going to increase by a few milimeters, that will not affect the pick-up, inturn it will improve the traction and reduce wheelspin. The only area that would take a beating would be the FE and that's negligible.
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12th March 2005, 02:01	#8
dragger BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: India-Mumbai-Colaba Posts: 350 Thanked: 6 Times	hey i heard you saying that your FE has lowered after installing the K&N well that may also be because of the way you ride...i mean excessive pulling in a given gear...and so..that results in a lesser average...well the K&N(UTSC) shows a marginal increase in average...cheers...!
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12th March 2005, 10:39	#9
chiragh_bir Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In front of you :P Posts: 1,123 Thanked: 74 Times View My Garage	Go in 4 duro 120/80 rear tyre!!
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14th March 2005, 16:09	#10
kphilip BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Cochin Posts: 333 Thanked: 6 Times	If u install K&N without any mods in the fuel mixture, u'll get more mileage i guess, because the air entering the filter is very large and a high amount of combustion will take place..So Pilrrelli sports demon tyres will do for my bike .. thanks guys..Is this tyre heavier than the stock tyre in 180 , i mean the mrf zapper??
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15th March 2005, 04:38	#11
Akkiben BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 139 Thanked: 5 Times	Regarding the weight of the tyre, yes it would probably be slightly heavier that the stock tyre as its got more rubber, but, the overall weight would be less,as sportdemon is a tubeless tyre.
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15th March 2005, 09:03	#12
amit_basak Newbie Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 23 Thanked: 0 Times	sportdemon 120/80 is heaviest tyre. even than the 140/70 sibling... go weigh it. i was shocked myself. the michelin m45 is a good tyre. 110/90 the lightest of all. no drop in average of pickup... and good grip. will get for 3100 or so. and as far as performance is concerned. dont stress your 180.. its already a stressed member at high speeds. pickup will increase by k&n if you change the jet as well. amit.
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15th March 2005, 11:36	#13
kphilip BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Cochin Posts: 333 Thanked: 6 Times	amit, i've already changed the jets....U guys have any idea whats the top sped for classic p180 is??..i've gone till 115, spedo was showing that but in the book its written 107 as the top speed ..i think its true as the bike is refusing to do after 100..its very hard to tame him till 115....
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15th March 2005, 12:35	#14
vinsanity BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Patna Posts: 609 Thanked: 2 Times	Hey Kphilips, I took him to 115kph the other day but i guess he'l even go further more.. I just din't feel that the road was safe enough to try it.. Road visibility due to high beam of trucks and buses was poor, so din't take the risk.. But he did 115.. Technocrat was saying about it doing 126 or 129kph.. May be he'l have something to say..
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