Apr 20, 2005 11:17 AM
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(Updated Jun 08, 2006 04:08 PM)
Hi Guys
I own a pulsar 180 DTSI - mag wheels since June - 2005. I want to highlight the NEGATIVESof the bike. Correct me if I am wrong. The pupose of this is to discuss the cons and get soln’s if any. So I will not be talking about the pros as I agree its a VALUE FOR MONEY product.
CONS
OF PULSAR :
Gas shockers (Nitrox) or Chains: They make a large CLANG sound on uneven roads\potholes. I never heard that on any other bike except the pulsars. The chain really goes loose after running say 750 kms, so it needs constant tightening.
Misplaced CG: The center of gravity is a bit in front rather than in the center(not physcological). This can make u skid when taking sharp turns. If you pull the front discs while emergency braking u may topple over. I know an incident where one of my friend pulled the front brakes(he should have used both) and toppled over.
Uncomfortable riding position: Try riding the bike with a pillon for 30Km and your palms and back will prove the point. Definitely not suitable for long rides.
Low ground clearance: Speedbreakers may scratch the bike from below.
Side stand indicator: Everytime during service I get it fixed but it lasts only for the next 2 days
Reduced power by time: Month after month I get a feeling that the bike is not that crispy & fast as it was earlier. (not physcological)
Beaten by dtsi-old & karizma: Truth is that dtsi-old can beat karizma but the new one cannot. Reason : They have increased the low end torque so for 0-60 new dtsi will beat dtsi-old and karizma by small margin but after that it loses badly. Top speed is in the range of 115 and takes ages to reach
Gear system: They are hard, drive a honda n feel the difference. Then there are problems of false neutrals. The bike drops down one gear or goes into neutral without any warning and this can definitely make you lose the drag, not to mention the danger to your self if any other speeding vehicle is close on your tail.
Not so good electricals and after sales serviceThe dashboard consol show a blinking light as an indication when left or right indicator is on. Both arrows are lighted when either of the indicators is on. The console doesn’t show which indicator is on as there is no separator between both the arrows. Even on mouthshut u will see users complaining the after sales & service. Engine paint is not so good.
Expect the unexpected: pulsar normal -> pulsar dtsi -> pulsar dtsi mag -> pulsar dtsi mag black -> pulsar dtfi 250 ........ how does it feel when your version becomes outdated ? There is absolutely no visual difference between the 180 V2 and the 150 V2 except the badges.
