Search This Blog

Monday 20 February 2023

Some Necessary Modifications Required in Every Suzuki GS150/ 150SE

Suzuki GS150SE
Suzuki GS150SE

Are the motorbikes found in Pakistan comfortable enough for day-to-day trips? Or are they just another mule that you have to bear until it dies? Well, the same was the case with this Suzuki GS150SE and we thought to make it comfortable and rideable for us.

A lot would disagree with us that the Suzuki GS150 or the 150SE (which is no more in production) are pretty cool and comfortable. Of course, they are, but for those who switch from the 70 or 100cc motorbikes to the GS150 series. They find a softer seat, better headlights, and a sound road grip. And that is just because the 70 or 100cc bikes do not have those amenities.

Well, we will call them amenities because finding even the stock features of the Suzuki GS series in another common bike in Pakistan is indeed a heck of a job. If we all begin to speak then maybe the manufacturers shall begin manufacturing comfortable, safe, and better bikes.

As we were saying the Suzuki GS150 and the 150SE need improvements to make them comfortable, the stock variants may require modification to these features depending on your riding level:

  • Seating
  • Lights
  • Tires

Let us dig into some detail and also tell you what kind of modification or improvement you would require. Also, watch the same content on our YouTube Channel and see that Suzuki GS150SE we are talking about here at Necessary Modification to #Suzuki #GS150SE.

Seating Improvement in Suzuki GS150 Could be for Long Travelers:

A lot of people travel on bikes every day. Some travel for a few kilometers while there are a lot who travel over 50 kilometers a day. With an uncomfortable seat, the back begins to hurt lately. Especially with the ones called “Phata”, (wood plank, پھٹہ).

We have a lot of people in our circle and even there are people on our team who have started to have regular backaches. And that is because every day they travel from one end of the city to another to make both ends meet.

The same was the case here, but this traveler in context travels between cities on his GS150SE. A few years back he was traveling between Lahore and Islamabad. And recently he began to travel to Multan as well. He recently complained about the backache development which hindered his traveling. And with that, constant fatigue was a prominent issue.

To address that, one of the mechanics at Pak Suzuki Motorcycle Showroom in Township Lahore suggested we get additional foam on the seat. He even recommended us a technician who could help in making the seat comfortable. Following his recommendation, we went to that guy in Township Market, Lahore, and had a 2” foam added to the seat.

Modified Seat of Suzuki GS150SE
Modified Seat of Suzuki GS150SE

Well, in the photo you may see a mesh covering. That is not a part of this modification we are talking about. We got that because of the cats who loved the seat and to show their love they tore it apart. You may see every cat doing that.

Cat on Bike
Cat on Bike

While talking about the seat, we found the below graphics at a popular courier office:

Graphics of Suzuki GS150 at a Popular Courier
Graphics of Suzuki GS150 at a Popular Courier

The bike they have in the graphic is the Suzuki GS150. But it has more spokes, bigger tires and disc brake in front! While if the couriers are using these 150cc bikes in Pakistan, they surely need better and comfortable seats for their riders.

The Lighting Improvement could be for Anyone Riding 150cc Bikes in Pakistan:

None of the bikes in the 150cc class have luminous lighting. They all have just subtle lights that are efficient up to 70 to 80 KM/h. When you attempt to travel faster, you need efficient lighting. The good luck is, in the present times there are plenty of good stores in Pakistan that could offer you plenty of aftermarket stuff for your Suzuki GS150 and 150SE.

Just to name one, Rapid Rides is the one from where we got some aftermarket stuff for our bike.

There is a wide variety of lighting solutions available for 150cc bikes in Pakistan. In the round cowling, like the one in the GS150 series, you can have high-luminosity LED bulbs. Also, you can install the fog lights as well as any support lights per your requirement. While in the triangular cowling like the one in GR150, you can do the same. All you need is a suitable solution like the one we got for this Suzuki GS150SE:

Modified Head Light Bulb in Suzuki GS150SE
Modified Head Light Bulb in Suzuki GS150SE

This is the bulb we got in place of the stock bulb. For the last 4 years, we had been getting the stock bulb every time the previous one fused. As soon as that happened we got in the same old stock bulb. But this time we thought to have some difference. The one you see above, we found that at Kashif Suzuki Center in Township Lahore.

Kashif Suzuki Center
Kashif Suzuki Center

They have a display of aftermarket parts and a workshop. Indeed a complete solution for riders like us. Though not as fancy as the big stores in Gulberg or DHA Lahore. But it is good enough to find a reasonable yet inexpensive option. However, you should have the information on what you are getting on your bike.

While getting the bulb we saw these Cree lights, which we have called “Support Lights” in our video. Each light was three times more expensive than the new bulb. And 20 times more expensive than the stock bulb.

Cree Support Lights on Suzuki GS150SE
Cree Support Lights on Suzuki GS150SE

We did not have them installed right next to the highlights or on the handlebar. We were creating a trajectory of how well would these suffice in fog and on highways while driving at night. And the position where we got them in does a fine job. But as said, every rider has a different requirement. So make sure you position your lights the way they serve you better.

When we had to bring them down to serve as the fog lights, we needed something to install them on. The frontal guard that you see below the lights on which they are installed is not for any sort of protection. It is just to have the lights installed.

And of course, we needed a switch to turn them off and on. Thanks to Kashif Suzuki Center for suggesting a better solution for that, a separate switch which glows green in the dark:

Light Swicth for Cree Lights on GS150SE
Light Swicth for Cree Lights on GS150SE

Well, with a tremendous amount of lighting options, you might question, will it work on the stock battery?

The Stock Battery and the Additional Lights:

The GS150 or 150SE comes with a 12v and 8Amp battery. That is good enough to run the electronics and electrical units in the bike. While, when it comes to lighting improvement, you may have to change the battery. But the answer is usually “NO” to that question.

These are LED lights. Low power consumption and greater luminosity. Also, our fog lights, or the Cree Lights have thick concave lenses on the front, just like the ones on the flashlights or torches. If you open up the lights you may see only 1 LED points emitting light. While in some variants we even saw 2 points. The lenses do the prime job of brightening the view. If you remove the lenses, you will see a straight beam of white light which won’t offer enough luminosity.

Additionally, the bulb we got is also an LED. Thus it consumes less power and emits more light. However, we have not calculated the total load the new lights generate. But it is sufficient for the battery. As with all the lights on including the blinkers, the horn sounds fine and the bike starts with its electric starter.

Suzuki GS150 and 150SE Stock Battery
Suzuki GS150 and 150SE Stock Battery

Perhaps if you want more items to run on your bike’s battery, you may choose the bigger battery, such as the Osaka Supreme.

Osaka Supreme 10 Battery
Osaka Supreme 10 Battery, Courtesy Daraz

Better Tires offer Better Road Grip to Every Rider:

Of course, better tires offer better road grip. That does not mean you need bigger tires. You need better and efficient grip. You may get that even in mid-sized tire.

On the front, we got the Timsun TS-828 which is a 2-75/18 tire.

Timsun TS-828 Off Road Tires
Timsun TS-828 Off Road Tires

Looks perfect for an off-road vehicle, but it does fine on the road as well.

While on the rear we got the Timsun TS-659, a 110/90-18 tire. Indeed, does not look or sound like a tire for the countryside, but it does fine off the road as well.

Timsun TS-659
Timsun TS-659

We got these tires to enhance the road grip. The stock tires were doing just fine until they began to wear out. And we decided not to go with the stock tires anymore. The reason? The road grip is just at par and not so sturdy.

The new front tires offer enough space for the disc brake in front to act like a brake. It does not strangle the wheel anymore, at least we did not experience it after getting these. And also, they are good when banking the bike rather than turning (this is a problem).

While at the rear, the beefy TS-659 is doing much better than the stock 90/90-18 and the 100/90-18 that we had tried before them.

Just make sure that none of the aftermarket motorbike parts shops in Lahore are offering any installation services. Yet we have not found any. So make sure to find a professional, at least an experienced mechanic to help you with the installation.

And we went to Kashif Suzuki Center in Township Lahore.

Well, we got the tires from Rapid Rides and had them installed by a nearby tire technician. And later we had to get them reinstalled by another tire technician because we did not read the rotation sign and the tires were rotating in the opposite direction.

Rotation Sign Orientation on Tires
Rotation Sign Orientation on Tires

Make sure you have them installed in the direction they should be. However, we are not sure if that can help.

Can a Bigger Tire Hit the Guards?

Going for too big tires can surely make a contact between the tires and the component of the bike. The best we know so far and have tested is that the 110/90-18 are suitable for the rear and the 2-75/18 is good for the front on the GS150 series. In GR150 we have seen 90/90-18 doing fine in the front with 120/90-18 circling perfectly at the back.

Every bike has a different setting, so better ask an expert before you get bigger tires.

Does the Tread on the Tires Matter?

For sure that matters. It can help in improving the road grip and even offer some ease to the fuel economy. We cannot prove the fuel economy so far because the fuel test runs are bringing in the same results as we had with the stock tire and 100-90/18. What we know is that the grip has surely gone better and this GS150SE in discussion is offering even better handling. But now it banks better and needs more effort in turning the handle.

Turning the Bike
Turning the Bike, Courtesy MCN - Pass that test: How to u-turn on a motorbike

Banking a Bike
Banking a Bike, Courtesy Ride Apart - The Best Motorcycles For Beginners In 2022—Kawasaki, Honda, And More

Do not worry at all, as it may need you a day or two to practice how to bank your bike.

Wrapping up the Improvements:

The necessary improvements we have discussed above are suitable for someone who travels around 20 to 50 kilometers every day. And has at least one long trip (over 100 KM) in two months. Further, you can get all of these, and add in something more. Or you can just pick one of these which suits you.

And above all, make sure you know a mechanic who can do the installation for you.

What if the manufacturers begin to offer motorbikes with all those features necessary for day-to-day and long trips? We may not need to get these improvements at all. Do you know what the problem is? We still buy the 70CC motorbikes despite knowing that they have nothing much to offer and we still jump onto the 125ccsound beasts (no offense), which offers nothing more than the high torque.

It is we who have to make the manufacturers realize we need better machines. You can have the example from our neighbors (India) where the basic variants have EFI modules and ABS braking. And the same manufacturer offers drum brakes in Pakistan with carburetor pushing the fuel in the engine.

Sometimes, silence bereaves off every necessity you need!

Sunday 1 May 2022

American Conspiracy is Certainly Found in Pakistan, How?

A tag for American Conspiracy since centuries
Soon as more than 30 countries deny to favor the UN council proceeding against the Russian Special Operation or the so-called “Russia Ukraine Conflict”, the American Conspiracy began.

Is the Regime Change the American Conspiracy?

Arshad Sharif through his program Power Play on April 18, 2022, broadcasted on ARY News has already clarified that this is the American Conspiracy that involves the removal of Imran Khan and the selection of Shehbaz Sharif.

Power Play ARY, April 18 2022
Power Play April 18, 2022 Title, Courtesy ARY YouTube Channel

The PDM (Pakistan Democratic Movement) had long stated that they were unable to remove Imran Khan. And they required some powerful support to do that.

PDM News Conference
PDM Press Conference, Courtesy The News

 Soon after Pakistan abstain from voting against Russia in the UN Council, the Americans began finding ways to remove Imran Khan. And they found PDM favorable for that.

Well, what happened next, you all know about that. Our courts and the prominent military sectors were aligned to stand against Imran Khan and oust him from the government. This happened but did not happen smoothly.

Is Shahbaz Sharif the Ultimate choice of American Conspiracy?

Shehbaz Sharif Funny
PDM Press Conference somewhere in 2021, Courtesy News 18

That is indeed difficult to say if Shahbaz Sharif is the ultimate choice of the Americans and their conspiracy. Americans would love to have someone who will act as they say. But that someone should be enough capable to streamline his entire country as per the American commands. Sharif does have some support in Pakistan, and even he is one of the best hustlers. His cabinet is full of criminals, where you will find drug lords to warmongers.

But when it comes to the command, he lacks it. Some people would of course love to follow him, especially the ones who like him. However, the PTI (Pakistan Tehreek Insaf) supporters or the supporters of Imran Khan, which are also great in number, may not!

Certainly, it looks like Shehbaz Sharif is just a trump card. The actual figure is still lying behind. And when shall it appear is uncertainly known.

If Shehbaz Sharif is Not an Ultimate Choice then why is he Chosen?

Of course, that does raise a question why Shehbaz Sharif if he is not the ultimate choice of the American Conspiracy?

Sharifs have a great history of cruelty and hustling. They have been the best hustlers throughout every regime. And having them in the government is like creating the chaos much needed to topple the stance of peace. They are the piece to destroy peace. Along with them, their political supporters have a tremendous criminal track record. As said they have the warlords and the drug lords on their side.

Alliance
Mohsin Dawar and Ali Wazir Depicted to be imprisoned, Courtesy Ace News

They have Bugtis in Balochistan, who wish to cut Balochistan out of Pakistan. They have Mohsin Dawar and Ali Wazir in KPK who challenge the sovereignty of Pakistan and call it an illicit country. Zardari is their elder troll who already has crippled Sindh and has bereaved it from every necessity. In Punjab, they have their control. Certainly, they have the enemies of Pakistan with them all the time. And anyone like them is the best choice for the US for the time being.

The Role of American Conspiracy:

The success of PDM is not the role of American Conspiracy. It is just a one-step toward development. The actual role is to keep Russia from expanding its bloc. Americans have too much to worry about at the moment. Russia is showing aggression in Ukraine, North Korea is sharpening its sabers, China is the peaceful volcano that may erupt someday and the American bloc is breaking away. And when all of these giants will began rattling the world and the American bloc would be empty, America would only be a weak sloth trying to evade the situation.

Neither America, NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) nor the European Union has enough power to repel the collection of Russia, China, and North Korea. For that, America sought refuge in changing the regimes in the countries that did not oppose Russia in the UN council.

North Korean ICBM
North Korean ICBM, Courtesy Reuters, they also copied it from somewhere

See around yourself in the international blanket of mistrust and you will find more than 30 nations going through the forced regime change. Those are the nations that abstain from voting against Russia. Sri Lanka is battling an economic crisis, some Middle Eastern countries even shared the same fate. Serbia was being crushed like Pakistan. But Aleksandar Vučić had far more grip than Imran Khan to resist the American conspiracy.

What Can Happen Next?

It’s too early to say what can happen next in this American Conspiracy. However, its results are pointing a bit clear toward the “Bajwa Conspiracy”.

Imran Khan and Bajwa
Khan and Bajwa, Courtesy News Track

What is Bajwa Conspiracy?

Bajwa Conspiracy is a conspiracy similar to the one Gen. Zia had created back in the period of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto.

Zia ul Haq's First Speech
Zia ul Haq's First Speech, Courtesy Ali Hasnain, YouTube

Back in the late ’70s, the US found mistrust in Bhutto. He was leaning away from America and was creating his own identity for Pakistan. The US can never tolerate such behavior from a Pakistani leadership. They want the Pakistani leaders to follow their commands at every cost. Indeed, they want us to “DO MORE”.

When they found Bhutto leaning away, they began investing in removing him from the seat and even in putting him away from the politics. Because they knew if he returned, he may return strong.

For that, the Zia Conspiracy acted in, removed Bhutto, and nullified the civil politics of Pakistan for the next decade.

ZA Bhutto
Last Days of Bhutto, Courtesy Dawn

Just the same way, the Bajwa Conspiracy has been carved after “Absolutely Not” by Imran Khan, became popular. However, there was only PTV (Pakistan Television) and Radio Pakistan back in the period of Zia. But today, there are plenty of TV channels and a handful of social network entities. And every entity is offering multiple ways to express your thoughts and feelings.

Certainly, it is difficult for Bajwa but not impossible.

Though an assumption, it may chronologically result in:

1) The collapse of the Sharif Regime

2) A civil war-like situation

3) Interference of the military to normalize the situation

4) Administration of another so-called Bloodless Martial Law

Perhaps, if it is not the Bajwa Conspiracy, there could be something else to happen.

Terrorism at Large:

After Sharif took office, the terrorist activities started to increase. Our soldiers are being targeted on the Western Front by Afghans. And Dawar and Wazir are crying to stop Pakistan Army, so that Afghans could take control of our Western regions.

Martyrs of Wazirstan, April 2022
Our Martyrs in Wazirstan in the Second week of April 2022, Courtesy Pakistan Today

The Karachi University bombing by a BLA (Balochistan Liberation Army) terrorist is the next highlighted event. This shows the removal of barricades for India to support BLA. And more on that, the terrorist used White Phosphorus. Where the hell did she get that? Of course from the US or India.

Karachi Blast
Karachi University Blast, Courtesy NDTV

If the illicit government of Shehbaz Sharif continued, the elections in 2023 won’t be fair at all. Imran Khan won’t ever stand a chance to govern again. And Sharifs will ultimately drive Pakistan towards destruction and finally irrecoverable collapse.

What We Can Do?

What we can do is pray and force the Sharifs to early elections. We are taxpayers and it is our right to decide what shall happen in this country. Not the US or any other serpent has to decide our fate. We are not the beggars. Instead, we know how to earn our ways.

Absolutely Not
Absolutely Not, Courtesy Pakistan Observer