Sunday, May 25, 2008

Pulsar Personalisation/Modification project

I own a pulsar 180 classic march 2002. Its 6 years old, and one o the oldest relationships i have had. I haven't treated her very well though. Recently i was feeling too guilty about it so i gave her to a repair and servicing. The mechanic was reasonably good so it came back looking like a million bucks. New spokes and some chrome polishing made it look new.

I also have been having thoughts about making her look unique because i wanted something new and couldn't afford a new bike. I have liked the looks of the p200 a lot, so i have started with that as a target with some differences.
1. I want a round headlight
2. Sticking to the old electronics
3. Tail piece remains as the old

I would like to stick to fairly simple and inexpensive changes. No welding work.

I want to start with some basics.
1. The swing arm for a longer wheelbase and greater strength. rs. 850

2. This necissitates change of chain and sprokets which will be open like in the p200. Rs. 750

3. This will include a change to gas shocks and Gas shocks will mean new or no saree guard. Rs. 1350 per pair. 250 for the saree guard

4. The rear mudguard of the dts-i which seems necessary to accommodate the longer wheelbase.

5. Taller handle from the original 150 dts-i. More relaxed position; 150 bucks

I want to make it feel closer to a touring machine like the BMW F650. So it needs a taller front suspension as well. But i dont see a good replacement for that.
Lets call this phase 1. Its cost is coming to around Rs. 4000 including labour. Next post will be when i'm done executing these changes end of next month.

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