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  • #1756
    Re: Hero Impulse ownership experience

    Originally posted by pitbull View Post
    hi folks, I got a 1000km old Impulse bought in Feb 2014. I notice that the 2nd gear does not lay down the power smoothly on the road as much as 1st and 3rd gear. When accelerating in 2nd gear the engine spurts / jerks a bit ...and the throttle response is poor. I notice this much when accelerating hard from traffic lights. The gear change is smooth...however, I experience the issue when letting go off the clutch - so I suspect a clutch issue...... I am not sure what the issue is - perhaps something to do with clutch plates / springs? I am planning a long ride in the hills and believe 2nd gear will be the most used (abused)... so I want to check this and sort out the issue before traveling.

    I had this issue in small magnitude when new... but seems to have increased a bit now. I had a cbr250, so thought it to be a lack of power.... but now that I have gotten used to this - I m having my fingers crossed.

    any pointers? anyone experienced similar issues?
    This is exactly how every impulse behaves, its an issue with their gear box bro. We just have to live with it or adjust our riding style to it.

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    Originally posted by sreejith kp View Post
    Got rid of the whole rear part to give a dirt look.

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    Without a grab rail, I don't know how you will park it or take out in a tight parking lot. But the looks are awesome however.
    Its crime to ride a car alone, so I ride bike :).

    0 to 100 in 9.63 secs - Machine Name : Usain Bolt :)

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    • #1757
      Re: Hero Impulse ownership experience

      Working on a rear fender like this..can anyone help with any tips? Has anyone already done it?

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      • #1758
        Re: Hero Impulse ownership experience

        Ill probably be going in for a new Impulse soon. The sole thing is need to know is its behaviour on highways and cuising on it??
        What is a good speed where one can cruise on Impulse with keeping the engine unstressed? And how good is it on long tours. Is the on board 150cc mill enough?
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        • #1759
          Re: Hero Impulse ownership experience

          Originally posted by Ankitvile View Post
          Ill probably be going in for a new Impulse soon. The sole thing is need to know is its behaviour on highways and cuising on it??
          What is a good speed where one can cruise on Impulse with keeping the engine unstressed? And how good is it on long tours. Is the on board 150cc mill enough?
          Very much enough, especially for cruising. Last week end I took it for a 100 km spin in the highway. I felt some vibes post 65 and the same comedown 85 and when you touch 90, its calm enough that I forgot that there is a mill running under my jewels. you can touch 100kmph but I would say 95 is the sweet spot where you would love to stay and enjoy the ride.

          I also took it for bit of off roading on the beach sand, but I could not run it without guiding it through my legs, even it first gear . So the verdict, for serious off roading 150cc mill to not a match, for cruising this is perfect.
          Its crime to ride a car alone, so I ride bike :).

          0 to 100 in 9.63 secs - Machine Name : Usain Bolt :)

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          • #1760
            Re: Hero Impulse ownership experience

            Can anyone please confirm the idle RPM on their impulse? Mine reads around 1800 and i wonder if its normal.
            [MENTION=18852]pitbull[/MENTION], i see the same behavior with my recently bought (used) Impulse too. Basically i guess we should get into the 2nd gear much later than in other bikes.

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            • #1761
              Re: Hero Impulse ownership experience

              Idling Rpm: 1400 with a difference of +/- 100

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              • #1762
                Re: Hero Impulse ownership experience

                You can adjust the idle rpm to 1400 by adjusting a screw on the right side of the bike - pls see the manual. Adjust the rpm when the bike is warm after 2-3kms of riding. The mech would have done it when cold, so it shoots to 1800rpm when warm.

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                • #1763
                  Re: Hero Impulse ownership experience

                  Originally posted by pitbull View Post
                  You can adjust the idle rpm to 1400 by adjusting a screw on the right side of the bike - pls see the manual. Adjust the rpm when the bike is warm after 2-3kms of riding. The mech would have done it when cold, so it shoots to 1800rpm when warm.
                  Thanks [MENTION=68267]pari[/MENTION] and [MENTION=18852]pitbull[/MENTION], will check and adjust it.

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                  • #1764
                    Re: Hero Impulse ownership experience

                    My renthal handlebar arrived today through ebay B-)

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                    • #1765
                      Re: Hero Impulse ownership experience

                      Originally posted by sreejith kp View Post
                      My renthal handlebar arrived today through ebay B-)

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                      cost?



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                      • #1766
                        Re: Hero Impulse ownership experience

                        Arnd 3500

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                        • #1767
                          Re: Hero Impulse ownership experience

                          No one is interested in spending some bucks in impulse and make it look like an enduro style bike? I thought I could use some help..

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                          • #1768
                            Re: Hero Impulse ownership experience

                            Originally posted by sreejith kp View Post
                            My renthal handlebar arrived today through ebay B-)

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                            looks killer especially if yours is blue like mine .. btw do you plan to run the brake cable through that cover now instead of it protruding above the handlebar?.. do post some pics after installing ...

                            cheers!

                            DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY EXPERIENCE WITH FULLY SYNTHETIC OIL IN THE IMPULSE?

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                            • #1769
                              Re: Hero Impulse ownership experience

                              Originally posted by sidhubudhu View Post
                              looks killer especially if yours is blue like mine .. btw do you plan to run the brake cable through that cover now instead of it protruding above the handlebar?.. do post some pics after installing ...

                              cheers!

                              DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY EXPERIENCE WITH FULLY SYNTHETIC OIL IN THE IMPULSE?
                              I remember the showroom person told a reason for that kind of design of the brake cable. He said in off road conditions when the bike twists and turns there is ever chance that the cable get bent / squeezed and thus disturbing the oil flow and in turn compromising the braking. I think you should just keep it as it is with the new handle bar also.

                              @sreejith kp : The handle bar looks awesome, and I am very interested in doing it as well, but can't go with that color though, as mine is of green.
                              Its crime to ride a car alone, so I ride bike :).

                              0 to 100 in 9.63 secs - Machine Name : Usain Bolt :)

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                              • #1770
                                Re: Hero Impulse ownership experience

                                Originally posted by sidhubudhu View Post
                                looks killer especially if yours is blue like mine .. btw do you plan to run the brake cable through that cover now instead of it protruding above the handlebar?.. do post some pics after installing ...

                                cheers!

                                DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY EXPERIENCE WITH FULLY SYNTHETIC OIL IN THE IMPULSE?


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                                No..If I do that theres a chance that it will effect the flow of brake fluid..

                                And one of my cousin is working in honda service centre..he helps me with all the mods and al..one of my friend brother is working in harley davidson service..both said that there is no need of full synthetic oil..semi is enough..
                                Last edited by sreejith kp; 03-13-2014, 11:57 AM.

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