My name is Vidit Kalra and I am a student in Delhi university. This is my 2007 model Bajaj Pulsar 200, to which i went ahead and modified into a fusion of R15 and Pulsar. Some people might say that the originality of the bike has been destroyed or whatsoever, but I wanted a new look (credit goes to the new Pulsar 180 and 150 which leave no difference in the looks between them and the late Pulsar 200cc). Hence, I went ahead to give it a new look. I got it custom made and the cost of the mod is Rs. 35,000/-…!
The mods are : -
- Clip-on handle bar
- Custom made front fairing
- Custom made rear and front mudguard
- Number plate mount
My bike has done 20000kms and I didn’t want a new R15 nor did I want it to look like the R15. I just wanted a different look from the other Pulsars. There has not been much effect on the milege after the mods. My bike gives me roughly around 40kms per litre. I find the bike heavy as compared to earlier days, also I personally feel that there’s a downfall in the pick-up but according to castrol bike zone mechanics, it’s fine. May be what i feel is psychological. The top speed I have been able to do on my bike after the mod is 121kmph at 9000Rpm.
How many kms have you done? How many do you do everyday?
20k till date and I travel around 100kms a day from home to college and vice versa on busy roads of Delhi.
When and how did your love for cars/bikes or both start?
I have always been a lover of the sound of the exhaust. Yamaha R1 was the first bike that got my interest and thus it developed further on and on. True, I cannot afford a R1, but I tried my best to create a bike that is different from all and unique and here I am.
Why is your car/bike so special to you?
I got it all. THE MODIFICATION done in my presence..! Everyday 8-10 hours for 3 weeks…! Phew, hard days those were…! :p But the reward seems to be sweet…!
What do you love the most about your car/bike?
I guess because i converted my red Pulsar into this black n wild green coloured beast..! My imagination says that the new color can resemble that of a dark black forest with green wild grass…! May be that’s why I call it WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A RED BEAST MEETS A BLACK WILD JUNGLE.
Which is your dream car/bike?
Car: Lamborghini Gallardo
Bike: Yamaha R1
Which car/bike sold in India is your current favourite?
Car:- The new Accord 3.5
Bike:- My modified bike, its got all what everybody wants
Any advice for Motorbeam readers?
Guys, this is one site you want to bookmark. It has everything that a young bike enthusiast needs to know about bikes and cars. It really helped me while I was modifying my bike. I took a lot of ideas from here..!
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November 1st, 2009 at 11:54 am
hey awesome dude…really gr8 need some help on modifications can u pls contace me vidit…
deepak.sainani @ yahoo
waiting for ur reply
November 1st, 2009 at 1:21 pm
hi.. its a awesome modification.. how did u do that ? i have a pulsar 220, can i do that with my bike ? plz help me .. thnz
November 1st, 2009 at 3:41 pm
suprb man….
nice mods i hw seen till date…
clean & perfect….
luv 2 hw a bike lik this…
November 2nd, 2009 at 10:38 am
WTF!!! DAmn!!
@Vidit – no body want’s your modded bike.. it will get killed on the street by the original P200 / R15.
@the others – i dunno what you’ll see but where are the clean lines for you ppl? Yes, the fairing is good, only because its a straight lift from the R15. The lines aren’t smooth flowing – wherever does the rounded tank line manage to fit in with the sharp lines of the R15 fairing?
@ the last pic – it still looks like a cheap joke – you look like an average sized indian in height and still don’t manage to crouch down behind the bike. tch tch! 35k for what? you could have sold your 200 and gone for a used R15 for about 60-70k.
I must say however the flames on the bike are fabulous !
November 2nd, 2009 at 1:02 pm
hey buddy @ above..
do your parents thrash you every night or does your wifegf nags at you every single moment..
i wonder where you got those skills from…amazing man….
however..
i appreciate your comments though…
but seriously,
for your first comment–you ain;t everybody, so don;t answer for nobody…:p..nobody is giving you the bike..and yea, my bike has been on the street for more than 5 months and has clocked around 7k kmz after the modification and does what it does the best…smokes the streets..so, SHUT UP…:p
for your second comment…I am not trying to create a perfect bike over here. I know it lacks that punch but still, it manages to be a head turner and looks better than any other modified bike on the street…”"”you know that”"”…
for your 3rd comment…TRUE; i am an average sized indian..i don’t know how to crouch behind the bike……but this ain;t about me, its about the bike..
and as far as the selling part is concerned , ARE U DUMB or what…read the whole damn thing again and you’ll get your answer..!..
MAN, you’ll be a naggy wife someday..!..
:p
AS for the first 3 posts …thanx people…any help..you can contact me on radioactiveguy_vidit@yahoo.com
November 2nd, 2009 at 3:45 pm
Hey, really really loved da way u modified ur Pulsar…….de fairin flows tru da bike jus perfectly nd doesnt luk like a aftermaket fitment……its anyday better dan de new ZMA…..1 of de best modified pulsars seen till now…!!!
November 2nd, 2009 at 4:30 pm
@ my previous comment {“5th from the top”} comment..
*vidit kalra says*….
lolx..!…
i typed the wrong name..!..
November 2nd, 2009 at 4:31 pm
@ jonson…
hey thanx buddy..!..
its always nice to see people appreciating your efforts/…!…
November 3rd, 2009 at 4:39 pm
Hey Vidit,
This is nice…….
I stay in Kolkata…… can u help me modify my bike this same beautiful way….. some time when I come to Delhi..?
November 3rd, 2009 at 6:52 pm
yea sure buddy…
iv given my id in da posts above..
you can contact me when u come here…
November 3rd, 2009 at 11:27 pm
Thanks
November 4th, 2009 at 8:27 am
dude awesome modification man. looks better that original r15.
you really got good taste.
November 4th, 2009 at 11:15 am
hehe…
thanx buddy..!..
November 5th, 2009 at 8:54 am
hi dude plz can you tell me the details for pulsar 220 where we ill get these modified parts
November 8th, 2009 at 11:32 am
bro i m vikas i liv in delhi,at tilak nagar…i hv recently bought p180 2009 edition…i hv jussssss seen ur mods ….it ws so awesome…cn u plzzzz tell me 4rm where u hv done dat…nd exact cost juss for fairing..
November 18th, 2009 at 11:08 am
Hey I am from kerala, trivandrum. Your bike has made me go nuts over it. Never have I seen such a beauty.
I have some qts though.
You have not highlighted the bike’s rear mods in your pictures?
Did at all anytime your engine overheating indicator show up?
What headlights do you use?
If you have used 35w x 2 bulbs, have you changed your alternator wiring?
Over the price, r15 fairing cost about 4.5 k. Fixing around 1000. Paint job, handle, rear mud guard around 4k. What were the remaining money for?
Ps: i showed your picture to my mech and he claims to get the above mods done in 10grand.
Please do reply.
November 22nd, 2009 at 12:13 am
hey tt’s a real beauty
gr8 applauds to ur taste……..
d byk look really sexyyyyyy…..
i need some help frm u?
i juz wanna d entire cost to mod ur byk?
i own a pul220
so i’m intrested in it?
pls mention expenses in detail
November 22nd, 2009 at 12:26 am
hey can u say me the price includi head lites n fairin
November 23rd, 2009 at 9:50 am
Still no reply.
November 23rd, 2009 at 9:10 pm
sorry for late reply ppl..
was out of town..!…
@ halley…
the material alone costs around 10k ..every “nut and small stuff ” costs around rs.32 per piece and there were more than 35 needed for proper fitting..!..
let alone that…the fairing plus headlights plus other stuff..comes around for 8k..
and as for the fitting..i met people fit it for me at a petty price of 1k but i din’t go for them..
they have different methods and different styles…choose what fits your budget and as to what do u want in your bike..durability or cheap jugaad..!…
the r6 number plate mount alone costs 3.5 k..!..
the paint job iz original 2k cobra for 15k..
so, i guess u know till now where i am going with this..
hope that answers your question…
November 23rd, 2009 at 9:12 pm
the above post should answer the questions of everyone about cost, i guess..!..
rest you can consult your nearest yamaha deal shop for exact price..!..
November 27th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
nice chap, can i do it with karizma also
November 28th, 2009 at 9:14 pm
no idea buddy..!…
i guess u can..
consult ur local mechanic for da same…
November 29th, 2009 at 3:42 pm
hi
vidit
can you tell me how much does those front and back shock absorbers cost and what company are those . can i fit a mono shock to pulsar 220cc. and what is the difference and best between mono shock and normal shock absorbers
thankyou
December 6th, 2009 at 8:42 pm
hey buddy..
refer to xbhp.com for detailed explanations..
you’ll learn a lot from there….
and my shockers are stock..
they just have a golden paint on them
December 7th, 2009 at 8:04 am
Dude, that some incredible work done there. gotta give yourself a pat on the back for that one.
December 7th, 2009 at 3:07 pm
Hey buddy,
very nice work done. I just want to ask that from where did u make the whole stuff fitted.
From the Yamaha people or 4om sm where else….
December 7th, 2009 at 3:27 pm
and one thing more, did u replace ur stock battery??.. if yes then which battery u r using nw??
December 7th, 2009 at 6:36 pm
what about the lightings and the engine temperature. anyway the best and one of the coolest mod i have ever seen.
December 7th, 2009 at 11:49 pm
nah..
the battery is still stock..
works pretty fine as of now..
not as bright as the R15…
but it’s okay for me since i dont drive much at night
December 10th, 2009 at 2:53 am
Yeah many people say much only a few do!
Its a new trend instead of going for a cheap plastic and saving some money & the paints going off, you can modify the existing with the new and a company one .. Its cool man i like the faring and the flame design , I thought of going for a 220 when some people said it is not economical, so went for this beast 200, yet it is fast and economy,now its done around 15k now i am deciding to put a 220 faring or a ZMA New one (if available)bec it is not even released, or a R15 so i was just searching for any mod in that range, you DID IT MAN!!!! I was just thinking how it would look after the MOD but thanks to you man!!!!! Now I know how it looks, Yeah man you took the risk of changing the whole look of the bike but its something new Bec those Porbikeing people have released all the pulsars in the same way,
When I was riding with my girlfriend she spotted a New p150 and she said is this your kind of bike.
So people couldn’t decide or spot any big difference in the bike since the 180 and the 150 all look the same.
This is really another cool way of bringing a second look on my bike.
Thanks to you buddy.
December 12th, 2009 at 1:28 am
thanks man…that comment cheered me up..!..
it was d same reason i went ahead for d mod…
and it feels amazing when ppl ask u “bhaaisaab , ye konsi byk hai “….?..
lolx..and ‘kya byk banaai hai yaar”…etc…etc..
trust me man, nothing matches that feeling when you get to know that people are appreciating your hardwork…!..
December 13th, 2009 at 9:18 am
Dont worry about the people who say that your bike looks bad the people who complaint dont take risk but life itself is a risk, It is different, I am also gonna change the faring of mine to R15 in a few days will post the pic when the job is done, the mech said it would cost around 12K for the faring also with the fixing cost, and i dont think i am going for the grafix cause i like it plain in my bike. And I am going for a tune up of my bike and as well as remote security. The tune up would cost around 10K changing of the bore, but they said I would have to wait for 2 months as for the testing is going on in the track. I am not a track rider but the bike mech is one so he has to test my bike first for it so i have to wait. And my friends told to go for a monoshock also it cost around 5/k aprox but I am not sure.
December 16th, 2009 at 11:57 am
would u like to sell ur bike………?
December 19th, 2009 at 12:24 pm
@ aditya..!…
if i get a good offer….
i wont mind selling the bike..!…
as i am more into cars now..!..
December 24th, 2009 at 4:23 pm
Hi Sir,
You are really fantabulous, nice bike man.
Hey I want to modify my bike Pulsar 150 can i do that?
I want your help plz reply me early as soon as possible..
Thanks……
December 25th, 2009 at 3:32 am
Hmm..I see you have a very healthy ego Mr Vidit; however plz clarify few points…What is the change in weight of your pulsar?…How much is the cooling system affected by the full fairing?…How well the added fairings coping up with the wind at high speed?
I believe for all the above questions your answer will be that you are actually facing some issue… if you are being true to yourself.
Agreed the bike you created does add a second look..but personally this customizaton is not worth it as the bike seems to be going through identity crysis..
Modifications that will look good on pulsar are somewhat on the lines of KTM duke or Ducatti monster..Ie a naked bike modification; for the money spent you would have got a real stunner sans the issues.
I fail to understand the fullfairing dreams of indian bikers…it’s purpose is cutting wind …frankly 121 KMPH is a speed for kids. You don’t need a full fairing. If you want to be a poser it’s fine but trust me it hardly puts a impression on anyone these days. Personally I own a R15 and a Pulsar and you know what if you really wanna know the difrence try riding both on twisties. In the world of speed handling is the key… I am definite with low slung bar and high knee posture you are only breaking your back; your handling should utterly “SUCK”( tough kindly pardon my language…but stick with the sentiment)
I love pulsars as they are mad rockets between your thighs and i love R15s because they are a perfect track tool for beginers…600 units of superbikes are sold in delhi alone per year and you think your bike will standout? Maybe yes in places like Chandni chowk or Purani Delhi. ( kindly pardon the sarcasm too)
However nice try …piece of advice change ur handel bar with the new clipons from the Bajaj for 200s and 220s. the ride posture should be better after that.
December 25th, 2009 at 11:09 am
change in weight wasnt much coz d fairing iz plastic and was accompanied by taking out leg guards etc..
aerodynamics seem to b dont affected much either…bike iz steady at high speeds and is not affected by the wind..
for the cooling part- bike seems to get heated up earlier than before coz it is an air cooled engine not an oil cooled one..dis was expected..
Modifications that will look good on pulsar are somewhat on the lines of KTM duke or Ducatti monster..Ie a naked bike modification; for the money spent you would have got a real stunner sans the issues.
I fail to understand the fullfairing dreams of indian bikers…it’s purpose is cutting wind …frankly 121 KMPH is a speed for kids. You don’t need a full fairing. If you want to be a poser it’s fine but trust me it hardly puts a impression on anyone these days. Personally I own a R15 and a Pulsar and you know what if you really wanna know the difrence try riding both on twisties. In the world of speed handling is the key… I am definite with low slung bar and high knee posture you are only breaking your back; your handling should utterly “SUCK”( tough kindly pardon my language…but stick with the sentiment)
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i personally dont like naked bikes or street bikes..!..
its a matter of personal choice i guess..!..i am more inclined towards fully-fraired bikes like the yamaha r1 and cbr fireblade…
putting an impression on others or not iznt into picture ; the bike should look good to you first..others will like it neway…
as for the handling..!…u are free to ride it anyday..just contact me..u’ll know it urself..!..
i dont ride fast rash etc etc…speed of 121kmph on delhi roads..
i stick to my minimum of 60-100..
not into tracks , nor into racing..!..
I love pulsars as they are mad rockets between your thighs and i love R15s because they are a perfect track tool for beginers…600 units of superbikes are sold in delhi alone per year and you think your bike will standout? Maybe yes in places like Chandni chowk or Purani Delhi. ( kindly pardon the sarcasm too)—>>>
y compare it with superbikes buddy..!..
200cc to a litre bike…
or a 1 lakh bike to a 12 lk bike…
iz dat a fair comparison…???
thats like compairing maruti sx4 with a ferrari…
However nice try …piece of advice change ur handle bar with the new clipons from the Bajaj for 200s and 220s. the ride posture should be better after that.
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i did try the 220 clip-ons but they dont giv the proper stance…
they are high for my bike as the handlebars should be able to move freely between the visor..
i am willing to clarify all your queries..!..so, if uv got more..i wont mind answering dem too..!..
and yeah..the bike has done 8k after the modification..!…and its been around 7months yet..!
also, the total odo reading as of now is around 23k….
just for the record..!..
January 4th, 2010 at 6:10 pm
am BOBBY frm HYD…
dude really i havnt ever seen such modification…. frankly this r15 fairing suits to pulsar than r15…the attracti,ve things r yur fabulous stickering..gold paint for some parts num plate what not..
i did the same to my old 220bike but got depressed seing yur HERO.. yurz rockz… i dnt find any -ve to say… top to bottom amazing…
i dint read al the comments n yur replyz..i just want my new baby get done in the same way..but mine is blue… 35 k is gud number for me… i just need the details whr yu,ve made it done…
plz give me the details…
if yu dnt mind yur phn number…plz do spare some time for me to get a friend for yur bike….to bobby_heart4u@yahoo.com
January 5th, 2010 at 1:13 pm
hey bobby…
all d details are mentioned in the post..
if u want to know anything specific..
u can ask me direct questions and ill answer dem to you…
okay
January 15th, 2010 at 12:31 am
dude ur work is amazing…bt i cnt affort 35k,,,wat excites me the colour of ur bike n d way the number plate stand is made….can u tell be the cost of rever shock up…number plate stand and colour……i guess dats i cn affort,.,,,n yaa even if u cn help me with the price of mono shock…..
January 15th, 2010 at 2:19 pm
ur the man bro,,,,,i wonder if i could do the same with my new p220,,,and
wat abt the r15 front fairing ,do they sell it as a separate unit,,how much will it cost??,,plzzz reply soon
January 16th, 2010 at 2:11 pm
dude ur work is amazing…bt i cnt affort 35k,,,wat excites me the colour of ur bike n d way the number plate stand is made….can u tell be the cost of rever shock up…number plate stand and colour……i guess dats i cn affort,.,,,n yaa even if u cn help me with the price of mono shock…..
>>>>>
go to xbhp.com and in the section ‘desi bikes’ ,ou may find many people who have got monshocks ets..
so, you can get the cost etc from there..
ur the man bro,,,,,i wonder if i could do the same with my new p220,,,and
wat abt the r15 front fairing ,do they sell it as a separate unit,,how much will it cost??,,plzzz reply soon
>>>>>
yes, they sell parts of the fairing as separate…
so, you need to purchase it part by part along with the screws and some other hookups..
January 29th, 2010 at 12:40 pm
@ the bike owner:
dude do u have the permission from the rto for this change…
cuz they might seize the bike if they caught u
pls reply….
January 29th, 2010 at 12:45 pm
i am planning to get my new p180 modified like this one….with r15 fairing…
but i dunno ABT rto’s permission…thats y i am asking u
whats the price of the fairing and paint??
paint not whole bod….mike bike is black in colour i jus need to put those patches on it….” dark green ”
dude pls gimme ur contact number
i wanna know in detail….cuz i’m new to all this….
actually i live in saudi arabia….
toh mujhe zayada kuch ,malum nahi yahan ka
i’m livin in mumbai
09022418900
January 31st, 2010 at 2:28 pm
@ adil.
hi, i have not taken any permission from the RTO as the proces was time consuming and involved various formalities..
although i once had a chance to ask a traffic poilicmen if i could change the color of my bike without taking any permission of some sort etc..
and thus he guided me as to i can go along with it without any issues provided i behave diplomatically upon getting caught..wasnt a big deal..
also, it may come as a shocking news to you that i havent been caught in delhi even after 8-9 months of the modification..
secondly, d graphics may cost u anywhere between 3-7 k provided on the quality etc etc..
February 1st, 2010 at 12:53 am
thanx for the info…..
u got ur work done by a bike modifier or in any workshop???
i went to a workshop near by my house…he was like” fairing n all le aao mai laga doonga”
shall i give it to him or shall i find a bike modifier??
February 1st, 2010 at 11:11 pm
i went to a workshop..
buy-d the stuff myself..
February 1st, 2010 at 11:14 pm
oh…i c
thanx for ur reply
February 2nd, 2010 at 12:08 pm
Hi Vidit,
I see you on the road today at Naraina Brij.
Your bike is very good.
thanx vj