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Pulsar NS200

Library entry covers 2012-2026

50 factory 48 guideline

Published source

Bajaj Owner's Manual, Pulsar 200 NS / Pulsar AS 200

Factory owner's handbook. Covers Pulsar 200 NS / AS 200 manual (no edition date printed).

98 items for a 2019 model, grouped by interval the way a factory chart is laid out.

How this bike is built (what the schedule is based on)

Engine cycle: Four-stroke
Engine lubrication: Wet sump (oil in crankcase)
Oil filtration: Replaceable cartridge or spin-on filter
Valve gear: Overhead cam, shim adjusted (incl. desmo)
Ignition: Electronic (CDI / transistor / ECU)
Charging: Alternator / stator with rectifier
Battery: Wet cell (flooded lead-acid, needs topping up)
Fuel system: Single carburetor
Cooling: Liquid cooled
Primary drive: Gear or chain inside engine, shares engine oil
Gearbox oil: Shares engine oil
Clutch control: Hand lever, cable
Final drive: Chain
Front suspension: Telescopic fork
Rear suspension: Swingarm, single shock / cantilever
Front brake: Disc, hydraulic
Rear brake: Disc, hydraulic
Wheels: Cast / alloy, tubeless
Sidecar: No sidecar

Maintenance schedule

2019 Bajaj Pulsar NS200

On the road: every 300 km

1 item

Check engine oil level

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Each fuel stop on old machines. Dry sump: check the tank hot, engine idling or just stopped, per your manual.

On the road: every 500 km

3 items

Check lights, horn, brake light switches

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline
Check tire pressures

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline
Lubricate drive chain

Pre-ride / on the road

Factory

Manual: Drive chain (O-ring / sealed). Factory: Lubricate every 500 km. Paid services every 5,000 km.

On the road: every 800 km

1 item

Check coolant level

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

On the road: every 1,000 km

1 item

Check chain slack and rear wheel alignment

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Every 1,600 km or 6 months

1 item

Inspect tire tread, sidewalls and date codes

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Every 5,000 km or 12 months

10 items

Check throttle cable(s) free play and return

Fuel and air

Guideline
Clean fuel tap filter / sediment bowl

Fuel and air

Guideline
Clean drive chain thoroughly (remove and soak, re-lube)

Final drive

Guideline

Non O-ring chains on old machines: remove, clean, soak in hot chain grease or lube, refit with the master link clip closed end leading.
Inspect chain and sprockets for wear (measure stretch)

Final drive

Guideline
Check steering head bearing adjustment

Front end

Guideline
Inspect fork seals, stanchions and fork boots

Front end

Guideline
Check footrests, pegs, rear brake and gear lever pivots

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Grease and check center / side stand and springs

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Check brake pads and discs

Brakes

Guideline
Check wheel bearings for play

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Every 5,000 km

24 items

All fasteners tightness

Engine

Factory

Factory: C,T at every service (500-750 km, then every 5,000 km) Re-read from Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS / 200 AS owner's manual pp.35-39 (cdn.bajajauto.com)
Coolant hose damage / clamps / leakage

Engine

Factory

Factory: C at every service from 5,000 km Re-read from Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS / 200 AS owner's manual pp.35-39 (cdn.bajajauto.com)
Coolant level in expansion tank

Engine

Factory

Factory: C,A at every service (500-750 km, then every 5,000 km) Re-read from Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS / 200 AS owner's manual pp.35-39 (cdn.bajajauto.com)
EVAP drain tube cleaning

Engine

Factory

Factory: CL at every service (500-750 km, then every 5,000 km) Re-read from Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS / 200 AS owner's manual pp.35-39 (cdn.bajajauto.com)
Idle speed / CO% (check and adjust)

Engine

Factory

Factory: C,A at every service (500-750 km, then every 5,000 km) Re-read from Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS / 200 AS owner's manual pp.35-39 (cdn.bajajauto.com)
Muffler drain hole cleaning

Engine

Factory

Factory: CL at every service from 5,000 km Re-read from Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS / 200 AS owner's manual pp.35-39 (cdn.bajajauto.com)
Muffler tail pipe cleaning

Engine

Factory

Factory: CL at every service from 5,000 km Re-read from Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS / 200 AS owner's manual pp.35-39 (cdn.bajajauto.com)
Radiator fins (check)

Engine

Factory

Factory: C at every service from 5,000 km Re-read from Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS / 200 AS owner's manual pp.35-39 (cdn.bajajauto.com)
SAI, EVAP hoses: functionality, leakage, damage

Engine

Factory

Factory: C,R at every service (500-750 km, then every 5,000 km); replace if cut or damaged Re-read from Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS / 200 AS owner's manual pp.35-39 (cdn.bajajauto.com)
Water wash and dry the vehicle completely

Engine

Factory

Factory: Ticked at every service (500-750 km, then every 5,000 km) Re-read from Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS / 200 AS owner's manual pp.35-39 (cdn.bajajauto.com)
Battery electrolyte level and specific gravity

Ignition and electrics

Factory

Factory: C,A at every service (500-750 km, then every 5,000 km); not applicable for VRLA battery Re-read from Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS / 200 AS owner's manual pp.35-39 (cdn.bajajauto.com)
Ignition switch barrel cleaning

Ignition and electrics

Factory

Factory: C,CL at every service (500-750 km, then every 5,000 km); WD40 spray Re-read from Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS / 200 AS owner's manual pp.35-39 (cdn.bajajauto.com)
Wiring harness and battery connections: routing, tie bands, clamps

Ignition and electrics

Factory

Factory: C,A,T at every service (500-750 km, then every 5,000 km) Re-read from Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS / 200 AS owner's manual pp.35-39 (cdn.bajajauto.com)
Starter clutch, dry type (lubricate)

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: L at every service from 5,000 km Re-read from Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS / 200 AS owner's manual pp.35-39 (cdn.bajajauto.com)
Non-sealed drive chain cleaning and lubrication

Final drive

Factory

Factory: CL,L,A at every service (500-750 km, then every 5,000 km) Re-read from Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS / 200 AS owner's manual pp.35-39 (cdn.bajajauto.com)
Front fork dust seal and rubber bellow (clean)

Front end

Factory

Factory: CL at every service from 5,000 km Re-read from Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS / 200 AS owner's manual pp.35-39 (cdn.bajajauto.com)
Steering play (check and adjust)

Front end

Factory

Factory: C,A at every service (500-750 km, then every 5,000 km) Re-read from Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS / 200 AS owner's manual pp.35-39 (cdn.bajajauto.com)
Swing arm pivot pin, non silent bush (lubricate)

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Factory: L at every service from 5,000 km Re-read from Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS / 200 AS owner's manual pp.35-39 (cdn.bajajauto.com)
All cables and rear brake pedal free play

Brakes

Factory

Factory: C,A at every service (500-750 km, then every 5,000 km) Re-read from Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS / 200 AS owner's manual pp.35-39 (cdn.bajajauto.com)
Brake cam and brake pedal pivot pin (lubricate)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: C,L,R at every service (500-750 km, then every 5,000 km) Re-read from Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS / 200 AS owner's manual pp.35-39 (cdn.bajajauto.com)
Brake lining or pad wear indicator (check)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: C,R at every service from 5,000 km; R at 15,000 and 30,000 km Re-read from Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS / 200 AS owner's manual pp.35-39 (cdn.bajajauto.com)
General lubrication: clutch lever, front brake lever, kick lever

Brakes

Factory

Factory: L at every service (500-750 km, then every 5,000 km) Re-read from Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS / 200 AS owner's manual pp.35-39 (cdn.bajajauto.com)
Spoke tightening, front and rear

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: C,T at every service (500-750 km, then every 5,000 km) Re-read from Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS / 200 AS owner's manual pp.35-39 (cdn.bajajauto.com)
Handlebar control switches contacts cleaning

Controls and cables

Factory

Factory: C,CL at every service (500-750 km, then every 5,000 km); WD40 spray Re-read from Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS / 200 AS owner's manual pp.35-39 (cdn.bajajauto.com)

Every 6,500 km or 12 months

2 items

Inspect, clean and gap spark plugs

Engine

Guideline
Adjust clutch free play, lubricate cable and lever pivot

Primary and gearbox

Guideline

Every 8,000 km or 12 months

1 item

Replace oil filter

Engine

Guideline

Every 9,500 km or 12 months

8 items

Inspect coolant hoses and clamps

Engine

Guideline
Clean / inspect air filter

Fuel and air

Guideline

Mesh or oiled foam: clean and re-oil. Paper: blow out or replace. Some very early machines have no filter at all.
Clean carburetor float bowl(s), check float level and jets

Fuel and air

Guideline

Ethanol fuel varnishes old carbs quickly in storage.
Check charging voltage and regulator / cut-out

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Check swingarm bushes for play

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Inspect rear shocks for leaks and damping

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Lubricate control cables and lever pivots

Controls and cables

Guideline
Lubricate speedometer / tachometer cables, check drive

Controls and cables

Guideline

A dry speedo cable whips the needle and eventually kills the instrument.

Every 10,000 km

7 items

Body centrifugal filter (clean)

Engine

Factory

Factory: CL at 1st service, then at 20,000 and 30,000 km Re-read from Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS / 200 AS owner's manual pp.35-39 (cdn.bajajauto.com)
Change engine oil

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine oil. Factory: Replace at 1st service, then every 10,000 km; top up every 5,000 km.
Engine oil filter (replace)

Engine

Factory

Factory: R at 1st service, then every 10,000 km Re-read from Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS / 200 AS owner's manual pp.35-39 (cdn.bajajauto.com)
Oil strainer (clean)

Engine

Factory

Factory: CL at 1st service, then every 10,000 km Re-read from Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS / 200 AS owner's manual pp.35-39 (cdn.bajajauto.com)
Steering stem bearing and cap steering bearing (check, clean, lubricate)

Front end

Factory

Factory: C,CL,L,R at 10,000, 20,000, 30,000 km Re-read from Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS / 200 AS owner's manual pp.35-39 (cdn.bajajauto.com)
Main stand and side stand pin (clean, lubricate)

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Factory: CL,L at 10,000, 20,000, 30,000 km Re-read from Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS / 200 AS owner's manual pp.35-39 (cdn.bajajauto.com)
Disc brake assembly: functionality, leakage, damage

Brakes

Factory

Factory: C at 10,000, 20,000, 30,000 km Re-read from Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS / 200 AS owner's manual pp.35-39 (cdn.bajajauto.com)

Every 15,000 km

11 items

Engine air breather tube (check)

Engine

Factory

Factory: C,R at 15,000 and 30,000 km Re-read from Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS / 200 AS owner's manual pp.35-39 (cdn.bajajauto.com)
Engine foundation silent bushes (check)

Engine

Factory

Factory: C at 15,000 and 30,000 km Re-read from Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS / 200 AS owner's manual pp.35-39 (cdn.bajajauto.com)
In-line paper filter (replace)

Engine

Factory

Factory: R at 15,000 and 30,000 km Re-read from Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS / 200 AS owner's manual pp.35-39 (cdn.bajajauto.com)
Spark plug (clean and adjust)

Engine

Factory

Factory: CL,A at 15,000 km; R at 30,000 km Re-read from Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS / 200 AS owner's manual pp.35-39 (cdn.bajajauto.com)
Valve tappet clearance (check and adjust)

Engine

Factory

Factory: C,A at 15,000 and 30,000 km Re-read from Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS / 200 AS owner's manual pp.35-39 (cdn.bajajauto.com)
Air cleaner element (replace)

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: R at 15,000 and 30,000 km Re-read from Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS / 200 AS owner's manual pp.35-39 (cdn.bajajauto.com)
Air filter cover O-ring (replace)

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: R at 15,000 and 30,000 km; CL at other services Re-read from Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS / 200 AS owner's manual pp.35-39 (cdn.bajajauto.com)
Fuel cock paper filter (replace)

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: R at 15,000 and 30,000 km Re-read from Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS / 200 AS owner's manual pp.35-39 (cdn.bajajauto.com)
Fuel cock sediment bowl cleaning

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: CL at 15,000 and 30,000 km Re-read from Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS / 200 AS owner's manual pp.35-39 (cdn.bajajauto.com)
Fuel pipe (check, replace)

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: C at every service; R at 15,000 and 30,000 km Re-read from Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS / 200 AS owner's manual pp.35-39 (cdn.bajajauto.com)
Brake fluid level (top up)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: C,A at 15,000 km; R at 30,000 km Re-read from Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS / 200 AS owner's manual pp.35-39 (cdn.bajajauto.com)

Every 16,000 km or 2 years

1 item

Compression test (or leak-down)

Engine

Guideline

Every 19,500 km or 2 years

3 items

Replace air filter element

Fuel and air

Guideline
Clean and grease rear suspension linkage

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Grease swingarm pivot

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 20,000 km

1 item

Carburetor rubber duct (check)

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: C,R at 20,000 km Re-read from Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS / 200 AS owner's manual pp.35-39 (cdn.bajajauto.com)

Every 24,000 km or 3 years

1 item

Change fork oil

Front end

Guideline

Some early telescopic forks are grease filled or use very small oil quantities. Check your manual.

Every 24,000 km or 4 years

1 item

Check valve clearances (shim adjusted)

Engine

Guideline

Every 25,500 km or 4 years

1 item

Replace spark plugs

Engine

Guideline

Every 29,000 km

1 item

Replace chain and sprockets (wear based)

Final drive

Guideline

Every 30,000 km

2 items

Spark plug (replace)

Engine

Factory

Factory: R at 30,000 km Re-read from Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS / 200 AS owner's manual pp.35-39 (cdn.bajajauto.com)
Brake fluid (replace)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: R at 30,000 km Re-read from Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS / 200 AS owner's manual pp.35-39 (cdn.bajajauto.com)

Every 32,000 km or 4 years

2 items

Repack / replace steering head bearings

Front end

Guideline

Many old machines use loose balls in cups and cones. Taper roller conversions are common.
Repack / replace wheel bearings

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Cup-and-cone and taper roller hubs need periodic repacking and adjustment.

Every 40,000 km or 6 years

1 item

Replace swingarm bushes / bearings

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 48,500 km or 6 years

1 item

Rebuild forks: seals, bushes, springs

Front end

Guideline

Every 6 months

1 item

Clean battery terminals, check charge and strap

Ignition and electrics

Guideline

Every 2 years

4 items

Replace coolant

Engine

Guideline
Inspect wiring, bullet connectors and ground points

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Inspect frame, welds and lugs for cracks

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Replace brake fluid

Brakes

Guideline

Every 4 years

3 items

Replace fuel lines

Fuel and air

Guideline

Old rubber and modern ethanol fuel do not mix well.
Inspect brake hoses; replace old rubber

Brakes

Guideline
Rebuild calipers and master cylinders (seals)

Brakes

Guideline

Every 6 years

1 item

Replace tires on age (regardless of tread)

Wheels and tires

Guideline

No interval set

4 items

Engine air breather tube (replace)

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: Replace if required.
SAI, EVAP hoses (replace)

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: Replace if cut / damaged
Carburetor rubber duct (replace)

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: As printed: Replace if required.
Steering stem bearing*** & Cap steering bearing (Plastic)** (replace)

Front end

Factory

Factory: As printed: Check & replace if Damaged.

Guideline lines: Intervals here are general guidelines for the machine's era and layout, compiled for this app. They are not factory manual figures. Check your workshop manual, and edit any interval in the bike's Schedule tab.