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**2strokerama** · 02-26-2012, 11:12 PM

@all: pardon my intrusion.

@sreerama: Think about it. If the guy is selling off the bike within a month, there might be a chance that there is something wrong with the bike. If its someone you know well, then you can probably go ahead with it.

Is there a significant difference between the price of a one month old impulse and a new one? You could just as well go for a new one for a little more over what you'd be paying for the used one.

**sreerama** · 02-27-2012, 12:32 AM

Thanks for your replies guys. Let me verify the documents of the bike. The seller is expecting 63. He says he bought it for 79 & 2k for fancy number.

**sayank10** · 02-27-2012, 01:00 AM

Originally posted by sreerama View Post

Thanks for your replies guys. Let me verify the documents of the bike. The seller is expecting 63. He says he bought it for 79 & 2k for fancy number.

you are already paying 63k,go get a new one.

**sreerama** · 02-27-2012, 10:15 AM

So let me also check with the Hero show room guys today regarding the new bike.

I really like the comfort but as i am using r15, the power seems to be low & torque also seems to be less when compared with unicorn as i previously owned unicorn for 4yrs 40k kms ridden. I think i would be able to change swap the gears from its cousin's as the gearing from 1st to 2nd is very huge!

**Endurance** · 02-27-2012, 11:32 AM

Originally posted by d-man View Post

its very comfortable and can take bad roads with a smile and a laugh !! The riding Stance is great !!

True to every word! The bike is just perfect for commuting on Indian roads. The riding stance doesn't load any of the body joints, one can adjust the posture to their taste. And as Nilay mentioned, yes, this can outperform R15 in city traffic- given the rider is skilled. Because of its agility and quick low end, the bike did spoil my road manners! I used to be a conservative rider earlier. But this bike, with its capabilities, seduces the rider to zip-zap through traffic. Road or no road, it rides the same.

After getting used to high stance of the bike, now all regular bikes feel puny to ride. Its like driving small cars after driving an SUV.

**harikeshpk** · 02-27-2012, 11:00 PM

My off roading on the impulse is up in tour thread. link is in my signature below. and hope you enjoy the read and take care.

**Endurance** · 02-28-2012, 01:01 PM

Comparison of gear ratios between NXR150 and Impulse:

It can be seen that rear sprocket of NXR has 49 teeth and Impulse has 50 teeth sprocket. Also, the first gear is quite high and except 5th all others are lower. Don't know why hero engineers choose to alter the gear box while copying the rest of the design.

**crvlvr** · 02-28-2012, 11:39 PM

I think Hero has completely screwed up the gear ratios on this great bike. Thanks for sharing the info Endurance.

**sreerama** · 03-01-2012, 10:06 AM

hi guys i have purchased red impulse from that guy after checking all the documents. The bike feels great in our indian roads

**Endurance** · 03-04-2012, 10:48 PM

Urgent advice needed! My rear tyre wobbles

Hi Friends,

Just today I observed that my rear tyre wobbles slightly. I observed this while I was following my cousin while he is riding my Impulse. Otherwise there is no perceptible difference while am riding the bike. Never felt the wobble even at high speeds or cornering. Saw it only while I followed it on another bike.

Is this some significant problem? I tightened the rear axle and checked alignment indicators on both sides. Still this slight wobble exist.
What should I do?

**d-man** · 03-09-2012, 02:29 PM

^^
Get it checked at the service center.. They will put it on the stand and check

**d-man** · 03-09-2012, 02:33 PM

Just out of the Curiosity, i havent seen many impulses on the road, Any reason why ??,

By what i feel, and have heard, its to do with the saddle height, people are shying away because of the height. Dont know why most of the people want to keep both their feet resting on ground while standing or stopping.... Its a nice bike and actually its decently priced too, (the premium that you pay is decent for the suspension and the design.)

I am somewhat happy that this hasnt become yet another Janta Bike !!

**harikeshpk** · 03-09-2012, 09:50 PM

Originally posted by Endurance View Post

Hi Friends,

Just today I observed that my rear tyre wobbles slightly. I observed this while I was following my cousin while he is riding my Impulse. Otherwise there is no perceptible difference while am riding the bike. Never felt the wobble even at high speeds or cornering. Saw it only while I followed it on another bike.

Is this some significant problem? I tightened the rear axle and checked alignment indicators on both sides. Still this slight wobble exist.
What should I do?

time your rim alignment is checked. tyre is removed and rim will be adjusted by tensioning / loosening the spokes. this is how wobble can be corrected on spoked rim. easy job but for an expert.

**projectile** · 03-13-2012, 03:23 AM

I heard it in many places that people are complaining about 150cc lack of power etc, couldnt we get this joeled! , he's already working with cbr and this too is a honda engine afterall.
just wondering!

**NarenCharan** · 03-13-2012, 06:31 AM

Originally posted by d-man View Post

Just out of the Curiosity, i havent seen many impulses on the road, Any reason why ??,

By what i feel, and have heard, its to do with the saddle height, people are shying away because of the height. Dont know why most of the people want to keep both their feet resting on ground while standing or stopping.... Its a nice bike and actually its decently priced too, (the premium that you pay is decent for the suspension and the design.)

I am somewhat happy that this hasnt become yet another Janta Bike !!

I have also not any other Impulse than mine on roads.

Originally posted by projectile View Post

I heard it in many places that people are complaining about 150cc lack of power etc, couldnt we get this joeled! , he's already working with cbr and this too is a honda engine afterall.
just wondering!

I am eagerly waiting for an answer from experts. Is it too weird to thinking swapping of engine to ZMA??? Has anybody ever upgraded the whole engine on a bike??

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