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For close ups, always use Macro Mode. It will give you much better focus that what you've posted. Also, keep the plug far enough from the lens so that the camera is able to focus. And turn off flash. :P

120, I believe is more bane than boon. You can try a 110. But sincerely, the options for Tyres are very limited given the 18 size. Michelin Street Sirac was a good tyre before it got "Indianised" apparently. But, if 110/90 is fine, then you can try the Pirelli Sport Demon. They are the best in the business when it comes to the traction and handling you require. But life is limited given the soft compound. But yes, you can definitely do around 15k on it if you ride sedately according to other forums.

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Got the oil changed with Hero OE (Savita chemicals), also had another bottle of Hero OE(but Servo), used some oil form it too.
Needed more than 900ml as the crankcase was removed to inspect oil filter, but there was no debris this time.
Hero oil is now dearer by Rs.35 costing Rs.250 for one bottle!

Also, got the handle ball race(cone set) changed with Hero OE(Rs.349).

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Michelin Sirac 100/90 was available in the shop, costing Rs. 2750 including tube.

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But apparently the quality has dropped from what these tyres used to be before. They now use a harder rubber to give longer life and consequentially, the grip and handling levels have deteriorated. :/

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As i have said before of re-threading the cam shaft holder for better tightening of head bolt and also for no leakage of head cover.

Here are the photo of same:

The timing side threaded with brass bush:-


the other side fitted with brass bush.


This was done at almost 12k before and i have opened the head cover three times since then and tighten the head bolt very hard and still no problem. After this job has been done i have never changed the head gasket nor have ever used sealant during these three times and there is not a single drop of engine oil leakage.

Also last sunday serviced the extreme on my own as i wanted to do a thorough servicing:-

The containers for engine oil and diesel for cleaning the chain:-


The spark plug color you can see. The spark plug has run for 10k kms and still good so continued usinf it:-


Opening the head cover for checking the tappets and timing chain:-


The head cover removed and tappets adjusted:-


Checking the timing chain tensioner and adjusting it as tensioner was creating some sound. Adjusted and now the tensioner is silent:-

The old oil draining and as you can see the oil has gone really bad. Oil used was VEEDOL 10W 30 and i cannot remember how old it is:-

The chain is all dirty with grime and old oil. Didn't completely remove it but clean it with diesel and brush:-

After cleaning, you can see the condition of sprockets even after 28k kms:-


Cleaned the brake pads with emery paper and greased the calliper pins. The brake pad has run for 10k and still can run for another 10k. My first pad lasted for 18k and still had material left before changing:-

The oils used. The engine oil is Veedol 10W 30 and the gear oil is REX 90, not so well known brand but does the job nicely.


Filing the engine oil with the help of a funnel:-

Changed the relay as it was giving problem and switched to MINDA relay as OE relay do not have much life:-

The Minda relay packing:-

The air filter after 2k kms, was cleaned using compressed air:-



A thorough servicing as to my satisfaction was done.

The result:- Touched 115 kph without crouching with throttle to spare while going to work place the next day.

re: CBZ xtreme / Hunk

Hi bro,

Some questions from me :P

1. How many kms after which you changed your Zapper Q?
2. I am planning to change my rear Zapper Y and voila! I found your post. How is the handling/speed/braking/grip post installation of the CEAT Zoom?
3. Does the CEAT Zoom come in Tubeless also? Hard/Medium/Soft compound?

From the pics, the tyre sure looks grippy.

Thanks

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Long time!
See above in bold.

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Sibun ji , can this brass bush threads be also be applied to engine oil drain hole (of glamour) ? ,

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For engine oil drain hole brass is not used but bush of mild steel is used. It is stronger than brass threads and will withstand the higher torque of bigger bolt.

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Sir , it will be a complicated job to fit mild steel bush in engine oil drain hole , right ? because some thing can get inside the engine ?

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Yeah! Long time since I contributed to the forums. Was a silent observer though! Didn't miss any of the posts.
Work is keeping me busy quite a lot these days. Riding has gone down!

Will soon update with recent work on the front shock absorbers.

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Hi All,

How about servicing Xtreme here "http://www.castrolbikezone.com" in Chennai. Any comments.

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Removed the carb from my xtreme for cleaning.. But as usual tight screws keep me away in doing any thing i cant even remove the throttle cable cover(black plastic) also cant open the carb screws... I am posting photos of my carb and tools... I'm surprised why all screws in my bike is rock solid

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[MENTION=21290]Jithin[/MENTION] Nice job you removed carb from bike, and disconnected tps properly, dont lose hope on screws as most of them are thread locked means they are kinda fixed to avoid opening. No worries just place screwdriver on screw and give mild tap by mallet of hammer on screwdriver, let someone else hold carb so avoid deformation of carb body, if in vain take it to nearby mech and he will open it easily especially float screws are real hard to open

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Rohit bro u r such a great person with helping mentality.. you are giving reply for all my quotes.. Thanks buddy... Ok as you said i will try again and again and will update soon...:thumbup:

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[MENTION=66754]jit[/MENTION]h-in- That is what separates the experience from novice. You can repair a bike by reading manuals but opening screw needs experience. The screws can be opened with no effort if you know the trick. The trick is that press the screw hard vertically by keeping the carb on something solid.Your all force should be on the screw vertically as if you are pressing the screw inside the thread. Grip the screw driver tightly and keep on pressing hard. Then with full force in pressing the screw suddenly give a jerk in the direction of opening of screw. The jerk should be instantaneous and without removing pressure, the screw will open like using a impact wrench. Another method of opening a tight screw is to first tighten it slightly and then open it.