Regd. Suzuki Shogun

sennarossi · 20th November 2010, 03:49

Hello,

Here's my first thread.

Well, I do own a Shogun which I use it quite rarely (whenever am in India). Am kinda out of touch in the city, could anyone refer a Shogun mechanic/specialist based in Hyderabad? Even though I own a very expensive 'RED' bike in the US, have no intention to sell one of my favorite two-stroke Indian bikes (other was RX-100 but sold it off). Just love to treasure my memories with it, forever.

Coming to the point, there is some decent work to be done such as solve the mild noise enigma from the enigma, new tyres, silencer decarb, nickel coating, tank cleaning and also I wanna replace Speedometer, Odometer etc. I did read a thread here 1996 Shogun Rebuild written by adityasiera.

Also, if anyone knows any info. on the spares, please share. Looking forward for the responses

Thank you.

georgev · 20th November 2010, 14:07

getting new spares for TVS two strokes is almost impossible, i guess

Yamaha two strokes are still popular as we can still find good bikes and spares

check the following links, good luck

http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/thumpers...available.html

www.xbhp.com/.../12532-spare-parts-thread-2-strokes-yamaha-rx-family-36.html

chanu · 20th November 2010, 17:21

Hi, sennarossi good to see a person though having access to super bikes still loving the old and faithful Indian two stroke. I don't think finding spare parts for atleast Suzuki is difficult, exotic bikes like Shogun, Shaolin should be available, around a year ago my friends Suzuki Fiero (Initial model) met with a minor accident and lost it's ferring/headlamp cowl and other plastic parts the show room guys booked it for him and delivered it later, unfortunately that show room is closed now. I am sure if you approach showrooms like City Sales at narayanguda and other places they should be helpful. They will put an indent to procure parts from chennai. Try out dude .

sennarossi · 22nd November 2010, 16:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by georgev

getting new spares for TVS two strokes is almost impossible, i guess

Yamaha two strokes are still popular as we can still find good bikes and spares

check the following links, good luck

Few Shogun and Shaolin spares available - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community

www.xbhp.com/.../12532-spare-parts-thread-2-strokes-yamaha-rx-family-36.html

I know they should be quite difficult to procure but I'm hoping to find them before I leave India. Thanks for those references, anyway

sennarossi · 22nd November 2010, 17:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by chanu

Hi, sennarossi good to see a person though having access to super bikes still loving the old and faithful Indian two stroke..

Thank you. I could never lose the faith in imperious Bikes such as Shogun or RX100 because I truly love them and it's a fact that they were the best in their times. It's a funny feeling to experience riding a 999cc regularly there and riding the Shogun in India. Honestly, I still regret (sometimes) for selling my black RX100 but I'll treasure the Shogun for sure

Quote:

Originally Posted by chanu

I am sure if you approach showrooms like City Sales at narayanguda and other places they should be helpful. They will put an indent to procure parts from chennai. Try out dude .

That's the spirit! I'm trying out with various sources (in other cities like Blr too) and I got some time till Dec, 3rd to get the Bike work done. All I could do is keep trying and hope for the best. If anyone knows any info. about a good source across anywhere in India please post here. I really don't mind the cost in procuring the spares. Thanks again.

One question: What Tyres you guys suggest for the Shogun? I'm thinking of Bridgestones, if I could get for Shogun, what say?

praJEEP · 22nd November 2010, 22:20

Bridgestones are too good for bikes, if u get hold of it bring them over

sennarossi · 24th November 2010, 02:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by praJEEP

Bridgestones are too good for bikes, if u get hold of it bring them over

Bring over where? I'm looking for them in India. Tomorrow am going out for them to a particular place in Hyderabad. Hope I could get them.

chanu · 24th November 2010, 08:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by sennarossi

Bring over where? I'm looking for them in India. Tomorrow am going out for them to a particular place in Hyderabad. Hope I could get them.

Try out at Afzal Gunj, you might be lucky. I have never seen Bridgestone tyres for two wheelers it's new to me but would be happy to have it for my bikes as I prefer to move on Bridgestone tyres.

(Alok) · 24th November 2010, 11:58

Any one can let us know the website of bridgestone for motorcycle tyres (in india)?

rossi,
If there is any difficulty to find bridgestone then go for michelin. Better results than mrf.

sennarossi · 25th November 2010, 00:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by (Alok)

Any one can let us know the website of bridgestone for motorcycle tyres (in india)?

rossi,
If there is any difficulty to find bridgestone then go for michelin. Better results than mrf.

Strangely, Bridgestone tyres for Motorcycles are not available in India

As I planned earlier, I would go with the Michelins.

BTW Alok, MRF has Michelin links in its technology.

Ajaybiz · 25th November 2010, 19:08

Yesterday i found 2 Shogun bore kit at my mechanics place he quoted 3.5K, they are fresh but no pistons.

adityasiera · 25th November 2010, 19:16

Dr. Sunil,
Congratulations for your efforts to resurrect one of the finest Indian two strokes.

I Sent you a PM regarding the mechanic,one thing I have learnt the hard way with my shogun, is that you need to have tons of patience with the parts, they are hard to source & they take their own sweet time arriving.. but at the end its so worth it.

Also there are a lot of wannabes who would dupe you with the parts, so be very very careful while choosing them.

20th November 2010, 03:49	#1
sennarossi Newbie Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: USA/Germany/IND Posts: 20 Thanked: 2 Times	Regd. Suzuki Shogun Hello, Here's my first thread. Well, I do own a Shogun which I use it quite rarely (whenever am in India). Am kinda out of touch in the city, could anyone refer a Shogun mechanic/specialist based in Hyderabad? Even though I own a very expensive 'RED' bike in the US, have no intention to sell one of my favorite two-stroke Indian bikes (other was RX-100 but sold it off). Just love to treasure my memories with it, forever. Coming to the point, there is some decent work to be done such as solve the mild noise enigma from the enigma, new tyres, silencer decarb, nickel coating, tank cleaning and also I wanna replace Speedometer, Odometer etc. I did read a thread here 1996 Shogun Rebuild written by adityasiera. Also, if anyone knows any info. on the spares, please share. Looking forward for the responses Thank you.
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20th November 2010, 14:07	#2
georgev BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: KL-05 Posts: 233 Thanked: 7 Times	getting new spares for TVS two strokes is almost impossible, i guess Yamaha two strokes are still popular as we can still find good bikes and spares check the following links, good luck http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/thumpers...available.html www.xbhp.com/.../12532-spare-parts-thread-2-strokes-yamaha-rx-family-36.html
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20th November 2010, 17:21	#3
chanu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: APX to AP 29 Posts: 1,483 Thanked: 150 Times View My Garage	Hi, sennarossi good to see a person though having access to super bikes still loving the old and faithful Indian two stroke. I don't think finding spare parts for atleast Suzuki is difficult, exotic bikes like Shogun, Shaolin should be available, around a year ago my friends Suzuki Fiero (Initial model) met with a minor accident and lost it's ferring/headlamp cowl and other plastic parts the show room guys booked it for him and delivered it later, unfortunately that show room is closed now. I am sure if you approach showrooms like City Sales at narayanguda and other places they should be helpful. They will put an indent to procure parts from chennai. Try out dude . Last edited by chanu : 20th November 2010 at 17:23.
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praJEEP BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 537 Thanked: 8 Times	Bridgestones are too good for bikes, if u get hold of it bring them over
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24th November 2010, 11:58	#9
(Alok) BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: RJ 14 Posts: 595 Thanked: 138 Times	Any one can let us know the website of bridgestone for motorcycle tyres (in india)? rossi, If there is any difficulty to find bridgestone then go for michelin. Better results than mrf.
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Ajaybiz BANNED Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,440 Thanked: 320 Times View My Garage	Yesterday i found 2 Shogun bore kit at my mechanics place he quoted 3.5K, they are fresh but no pistons.
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25th November 2010, 19:16	#12
adityasiera BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: 127.0.0.1 Posts: 324 Thanked: 432 Times	Dr. Sunil, Congratulations for your efforts to resurrect one of the finest Indian two strokes. I Sent you a PM regarding the mechanic,one thing I have learnt the hard way with my shogun, is that you need to have tons of patience with the parts, they are hard to source & they take their own sweet time arriving.. but at the end its so worth it. Also there are a lot of wannabes who would dupe you with the parts, so be very very careful while choosing them.
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