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    ZMA Post Delivery Experience

    Hi Everybody,

    Been a long time with out a bike after selling away my first love - the P180.

    I'm a ZMA owner now. Its a red one. Purchased it at Sai Motors - Bangalore.

    Ripped it right away (of course left it to idle for a few minutes until the engine warmed up). Did the motoman thing (hard accleration and immidiate deceleration - on different gears... mostly on 2nd, 3rd and 4th)

    Also, there were welcome showers while travelling the 50 Km back home.

    In the excitement while taking delivery, i did not purchase the HH oil that i had to use after ripping for approx 30 Km. So, the bike has clocked 50 and i have to go fetch oil .... replace the engine oil and get going.

    There is a distinct change in the engine sound now. That is actually scaring me. I had listened to the engine sound before taking delivery, but after running it for 50 Km, the engine while idling sounds very harsh.

    The front disk pads were rubbing (very mildly - but noticeable sound) against the disk without applying the brakes..... the guy said... new bike... hota hai. After a thousand Km.... it should disappear. But after the rain, i hear a screetching sound... a periodic one as i push the bike from stand still.

    So, thats the status right now people. I've taken the risk of going against the general notion of a decent run in.... dont know whether i will reap benifits or end up paying a price for my decision

    I still dont have the manual (since it was out of stock at the showroom). So, the ZMA uses a 10 W 30 oil if i am right?

    Ma new bike
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  • #2
    Topic Approved.

    You have a brave heart, I must say. Paying your hard earned money on a "premium" machine and then ripping her guts out from Day-1 (even before the run-in is complete), to go against the "orthodox" run-in procedure (and follow the motoman or whoever man that is), sure takes guts my 'brave' friend!

    All the best.
    :)

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    • #3
      Bravo! Do not worry, nothing will happen to engine. Karizma's engine can tolerate the ripping. Just change the engine oil and give some rest to the bike a few hours. It will be fine. If water goes into the disk pads the screeching noise will come and it is common. It would go away as soon as it dries.

      Give us updates regardin the performance. I will be watching this thread closely.

      BTW, congratulations for the new Karizma. Welcome home.

      The flower on the bike gives the bike a funny (feminine) look. Hope you got it.
      Last edited by ravi@17bhp; 10-16-2008, 11:46 AM.
      HH Karizma (Current) || CBF Stunner PGM-FI || Honda CB Unicorn Dazzler
      Honda Aviator || Kinetic Flyte || Kinetic Blaze || HH Splendor

      Two ZMAs, 9 Days in Western Ghats

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      • #4
        In the excitement while taking delivery, i did not purchase the HH oil that i had to use after ripping for approx 30 Km. So, the bike has clocked 50 and i have to go fetch oil ....
        What oil does HH provides for after ripping ? ? please elaborate !
        "Engine tuning is not an exact science, but with some practice and patience you'll get comfortable with your skill and be able tune for any conditions mother nature throws at you"


        Still the Boss -- RX 135

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        • #5
          no_nonsense, you have to use only ordinary mineral oil. Do not use any synthetics. Just use HH 10w30 engine oil.
          HH Karizma (Current) || CBF Stunner PGM-FI || Honda CB Unicorn Dazzler
          Honda Aviator || Kinetic Flyte || Kinetic Blaze || HH Splendor

          Two ZMAs, 9 Days in Western Ghats

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          • #6
            very nice color, wonder why you did not consider the yello!

            which 180 did you have(how many kms done)??! how much did it sell for? how long did it take for you to find a buyer?? in all can you please share your experience of selling off the 180...coz if feasible i might do the same thing...my parents are fed up of spending money for my 180's (ug3)maintenance..!
            my mum is huge fan of the bullet! hhehe..i said it gives half the mileage!!
            Vikram.....

            http://vikramDixit.blogspot.com...


            sach kadwaa hota hai .. ;)

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            • #7
              Congrats dude on yoor new bike!!..As regards to the ripping part, you need not worry the engines are not all that weak that a 50km rip would harm them, i suggest that you continue the normal run-in procedure here on.
              The engine sound may be pure pyschological fear, as you went against the normal procedure, just relax!!

              Have fun and ride safe
              "Bikes + Music = Nirvana"

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              • #8
                Holy ! You ripped it before run-in ?? That sure takes a lot more than just guts man.

                I was just looking for reasons to give up my P150 '06 (done 29000kms) and go in for the Karizma. But, several factors holding me.. Arrrgh! Somebody stop me..

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                • #9
                  Thanks for the encouragement guys

                  I still have not found time to get to the nearest HH showroom which is approx 25 Km away from my house. Desperately need that oil so that i can start using my ZMA again.

                  Also, trying to mentally prepare to remove the rear tyre and put it back after proper brake centering. I just cannot start her up, n do ma moto man thing when i know there is a slight wobble. Wrong brake centering might also wear out the sprokets unevenly.

                  These two things and then she is good to zoom.

                  If anybody happen to read 'rearsets' blog... very informative and puts it in the simplest way possible - 'do not use premium oil while run in'. That is why i am religiously searching for a can of HH oil like ravi has also suggested.

                  Rossi, i will have to go through my dairy searching for the day i felt most sorry for having to let go of my first love How ever, FYI, i sold it for 40K. It was a P180 UG2 (black one with the normal loveable analog meters).

                  The 83K spent, and then the gutsy move with the moto man thing..... hope it remains a gutsy move and does not become a stupid one time will tell.
                  Last edited by no_nonsense4857; 10-17-2008, 01:03 AM.

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                  • #10
                    The only risky issue all through was not buying oil in advance, and posting it on the forum

                    That said, cheers and best wishes!
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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Aryan View Post
                      Topic Approved.

                      You have a brave heart, I must say. Paying your hard earned money on a "premium" machine and then ripping her guts out from Day-1 (even before the run-in is complete), to go against the "orthodox" run-in procedure (and follow the motoman or whoever man that is), sure takes guts my 'brave' friend!

                      All the best.
                      I think he can get the bravery award. good luck man...
                      Ride Safe...Ride Long...

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                      • #12
                        did the same thing from day 1 on my bike , and it lasted for over a lac kms.
                        go on enjoy maadi.
                        there nothing going to happen to the enjin.
                        :-D

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                        Last edited by santoosh; 08-25-2011, 06:59 AM.
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                        • #13
                          well its worked aint it

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by mempheS.D View Post
                            Holy ! You ripped it before run-in ?? That sure takes a lot more than just guts man.

                            I was just looking for reasons to give up my P150 '06 (done 29000kms) and go in for the Karizma. But, several factors holding me.. Arrrgh! Somebody stop me..
                            STTTTOOOOOOOOPPP!!!...lol..have heard some news bout tha new ZMA FI, TVS menace and Baby Hawcker coming on our streets by end of this year...so better wait a month or 2 and then decide
                            "Bikes + Music = Nirvana"

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                            • #15
                              I get off my ass and dash towards the exit... before this, i make some stupid excuse to my manager. Get on the bus waiting to leave... sit on it for an agonizing one n half hours, make it to the HH showroom just in time before the billing closes for the day. Happily walk out with two cans of HH oil.

                              Come home only to find that, its virtually impossible to remove that front, funny, funky, useless (as far as functionality is concerned) thingy.... do you call it an engine cowl / cover??

                              Even if i somehow did that......... none of my tools which worked on the P180 would do the job on the ZMA. Almost all of them are misfits So there is no way i would unscrew the oil drain bolt..

                              Just imagining, how will it be to push the bike all the way to the nearest garage and ask him to change the oil for me i'm sure its gonna be hilarious.
                              Last edited by no_nonsense4857; 10-17-2008, 11:21 PM.

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