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Hero CBZ Classic Rebuild (2001) - Bigger and better!
It all started way back in 2001 when I was in my first year of Engineering. CBZ and Suzuki Fiero were the only new bikes that offered more than the regular 100cc.
Compared to the Splendors, Bajaj 4s and Caliber they were miles ahead at that time.
So one fine day on 1st August, 2001, I get a call from my dad on the Nokia 3315 ( yes..Nokia 3315) that we need to go out somewhere quick. So I rush home and sit behind dad's YBX. On my way I kept asking him where we going and he kept saying "Shut up and sit. Its a surprise". First stop a Suzuki Fiero showroom!!!!
I just couldn't stop laughing and dad smiled too. So we head in and I gawk at the Black Fiero (At that point of time all I knew was it was 150cc and looked practical). Dad in the mean time talks about the features and numbers with the showroom guy. We have a brief talk and at one instance we both have a grin and decide to go look at the CBZ!!!!! ( She was a looker in those days!!!)
I quickly jump on the rear seat and visit the only Hero Honda showroom at that time. And there it was where I experienced love at first sight! Tell dad I want the CBZ. He smiles and starts talking numbers to the showroom guy. To my utter delight, the guy says there is one available right now and we can take it. Dad pays the money and does the paperwork and finally she's mine! It was since then, she has been with me, riding me along to all those tuition classes, evening hangouts, weekday trips after bunking college to weekend trips with my friends. She's taken all I put her through with great ease and reliability.
Over the years I moved on to other bikes and still she was there at the side always ready to go. But after 13 long years her age started to show and was she was desperately in need of a make-over. I kept on restoring the other bikes that I had bought and for some reason always believed the CBZ would be just fine.
I recently bought a Duke 390 and went home to show it to dad. So after reaching home, I see all the bikes being in pristine condition and there in one corner lied the CBZ with dust all over it, rusted and pretty banged up. Something inside me hit me hard. The next morning I take her out and give her a wash. That's when I realized the extent damage and my neglect had damaged the beauty that I once loved. Decided then and there and she needs to be restored back to her original glory or even better if I can help it.
I and my brother had bought a Karizma bike from the RTO auction sometime back. The back of the Karizma was crushed from the back-end as per RTO policy. However, we could still use the engine and the carbs etc. in case we run into any issues for the Karizma by brother had.
That's when it hit me. I had read on forums some people have ported the Karizma engine on the Impulse. I asked myself why cant I do the same to the CBZ??
A quick call to the mechanic and my doubts were cleared!!
Hunt for the spares began.
Sourced from Pune -
1. Karizma wiring.
2. Karizma CDI unit.
3. Karizma battery charger.
4. Karizma Ignition coil.
5. Karizma Sprocket Kit.
6. Karizma Timing kit.
7. Karizma Valves.
8. Karizma Clutch side yolk and lever.
9. Karizma Self motor ( was not on the engine when we got it
)
10. Karizma Engine casing.
11. Karizma Clutch plates.
12. Karizma Intake manifold.
13. Karizma bearings.
14. Karizma engine gasket kit and oil seals.
Parts from Aurangabad.
1. Amaron 9 Amp battery.
2. All original fiber body parts. ( This was a pain to find. I was able to get them but each one is in a different color :P)
3. Sprocket rubbers.
4. Rear Axle.
5. Michelin Tyres.
6. Handle grips.
7. Handle bar.
8. Rubbers, tail-lamp and nuts and bolts.
9. Foot rests.
10. Air filter.
11.CBZ Classic meters.
12. Used CBZ tank ( the one I have is rusted pretty bad)
13. My brother's Karizma exhaust which he was kind enough to give it to me. He uses an after market one he got made for his ZMA.
14. Karizma Usha piston (0.25mm).
15. Break pads.
After 3 days of continuous work, gallons of water, 100s of cigarettes later the CBZ was ready.The only thing that remains is that she needs to be painted. I have decided to paint her the OE silver color. The plan is to paint her along with the RD ( currently in the rebuild process) sometime after the monsoons.
Cheers,
Zohaibak
Compared to the Splendors, Bajaj 4s and Caliber they were miles ahead at that time.
So one fine day on 1st August, 2001, I get a call from my dad on the Nokia 3315 ( yes..Nokia 3315) that we need to go out somewhere quick. So I rush home and sit behind dad's YBX. On my way I kept asking him where we going and he kept saying "Shut up and sit. Its a surprise". First stop a Suzuki Fiero showroom!!!!
I just couldn't stop laughing and dad smiled too. So we head in and I gawk at the Black Fiero (At that point of time all I knew was it was 150cc and looked practical). Dad in the mean time talks about the features and numbers with the showroom guy. We have a brief talk and at one instance we both have a grin and decide to go look at the CBZ!!!!! ( She was a looker in those days!!!)
I quickly jump on the rear seat and visit the only Hero Honda showroom at that time. And there it was where I experienced love at first sight! Tell dad I want the CBZ. He smiles and starts talking numbers to the showroom guy. To my utter delight, the guy says there is one available right now and we can take it. Dad pays the money and does the paperwork and finally she's mine! It was since then, she has been with me, riding me along to all those tuition classes, evening hangouts, weekday trips after bunking college to weekend trips with my friends. She's taken all I put her through with great ease and reliability.
Over the years I moved on to other bikes and still she was there at the side always ready to go. But after 13 long years her age started to show and was she was desperately in need of a make-over. I kept on restoring the other bikes that I had bought and for some reason always believed the CBZ would be just fine.
I recently bought a Duke 390 and went home to show it to dad. So after reaching home, I see all the bikes being in pristine condition and there in one corner lied the CBZ with dust all over it, rusted and pretty banged up. Something inside me hit me hard. The next morning I take her out and give her a wash. That's when I realized the extent damage and my neglect had damaged the beauty that I once loved. Decided then and there and she needs to be restored back to her original glory or even better if I can help it.
I and my brother had bought a Karizma bike from the RTO auction sometime back. The back of the Karizma was crushed from the back-end as per RTO policy. However, we could still use the engine and the carbs etc. in case we run into any issues for the Karizma by brother had.
That's when it hit me. I had read on forums some people have ported the Karizma engine on the Impulse. I asked myself why cant I do the same to the CBZ??
A quick call to the mechanic and my doubts were cleared!!
Hunt for the spares began.
Sourced from Pune -
1. Karizma wiring.
2. Karizma CDI unit.
3. Karizma battery charger.
4. Karizma Ignition coil.
5. Karizma Sprocket Kit.
6. Karizma Timing kit.
7. Karizma Valves.
8. Karizma Clutch side yolk and lever.
9. Karizma Self motor ( was not on the engine when we got it
)10. Karizma Engine casing.
11. Karizma Clutch plates.
12. Karizma Intake manifold.
13. Karizma bearings.
14. Karizma engine gasket kit and oil seals.
Parts from Aurangabad.
1. Amaron 9 Amp battery.
2. All original fiber body parts. ( This was a pain to find. I was able to get them but each one is in a different color :P)
3. Sprocket rubbers.
4. Rear Axle.
5. Michelin Tyres.
6. Handle grips.
7. Handle bar.
8. Rubbers, tail-lamp and nuts and bolts.
9. Foot rests.
10. Air filter.
11.CBZ Classic meters.
12. Used CBZ tank ( the one I have is rusted pretty bad)
13. My brother's Karizma exhaust which he was kind enough to give it to me. He uses an after market one he got made for his ZMA.
14. Karizma Usha piston (0.25mm).
15. Break pads.
After 3 days of continuous work, gallons of water, 100s of cigarettes later the CBZ was ready.The only thing that remains is that she needs to be painted. I have decided to paint her the OE silver color. The plan is to paint her along with the RD ( currently in the rebuild process) sometime after the monsoons.
Cheers,
Zohaibak
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