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  • #616
    Originally posted by Gyroerror View Post
    The bash plate finally made it home . Shaved off around 1mm from the crankcase casting which crops below the frame tubes.

    Need to source two more 1" clamps to make it a pukka fixture.





    Good job & Nice Work,,,, Looking vary cool,,,
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    • #617
      Originally posted by SiDDi View Post
      Found this pic on facebook.

      Fantastic, this is what I wanted to do, printed the pic, will be taking to mod job guys and get it done .
      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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      • #618
        Originally posted by niks_devil666 View Post
        @siddi : wow , this is nice . my contraption didnt work 100% although it was cheap.
        Would this not add more air friction / resistance?
        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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        • #619
          Originally posted by SiDDi View Post
          Found this pic on facebook.
          had seen that one too thinking of installing one but dunno how effective it will be...

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          • #620
            Hey Impulse owners, if you have ridden other Hero (Honda) bikes, how does its engine fare compared to CBZ-Xtreme/Hunk/Dazzler/Unicorn's engine ? Performance and mileage ? Is it the same engine in a different state of tune or a different engine alltogether ?
            Currently without a vehicle. Uber App and Bangalore Metro serving all my travel needs.

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            • #621
              Originally posted by MHG View Post
              Hey Impulse owners, if you have ridden other Hero (Honda) bikes, how does its engine fare compared to CBZ-Xtreme/Hunk/Dazzler/Unicorn's engine ? Performance and mileage ? Is it the same engine in a different state of tune or a different engine alltogether ?
              The engine is the same and looking at the power output figures I am guessing that the head or the cam are the only things which differ other than the obvious gearing ratios.

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              • #622
                Originally posted by Gyroerror View Post
                The engine is the same and looking at the power output figures I am guessing that the head or the cam are the only things which differ other than the obvious gearing ratios.
                What is the gearing ratios change everyone seems to be talking about ? And how is the mileage vs other Hero/Honda 150cc bikes ?
                Currently without a vehicle. Uber App and Bangalore Metro serving all my travel needs.

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                • #623
                  Originally posted by MHG View Post
                  What is the gearing ratios change everyone seems to be talking about ? And how is the mileage vs other Hero/Honda 150cc bikes ?
                  The Impulse is geared low & produces its peak torque lower in the rev range. I have no clue about the fuel efficiency. If you are looking to purchase one I would suggest you base your decision on which bike suits your riding style and not how many kilometres it goes on a litre. The difference in the amount you spend on fuel will be negligible at the end of the day.

                  The difference in the gearing should be in the either the primary or final reduction (I am guessing final). For the Impulse the Primary is 67/20 & Final is 50/17. You can ask the Hulk/CBZ owners for info from their owners manual.
                  Last edited by Gyroerror; 08-25-2012, 10:46 AM.

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                  • #624
                    Originally posted by Gyroerror View Post
                    The Impulse is geared low & produces its peak torque lower in the rev range. I have no clue about the fuel efficiency. If you are looking to purchase one I would suggest you base your decision on which bike suits your riding style and not how many kilometres it goes on a litre. The difference in the amount you spend on fuel will be negligible at the end of the day.
                    The difference in the gearing should be in the either the primary or final reduction (I am guessing final). For the Impulse the Primary is 67/20 & Final is 50/17. You can ask the Hulk/CBZ owners for info from their owners manual.
                    I only asked mileage and stuff because I wanted to know how this engine differs from Unicorn derived engines that I'm familiar with already. It has much higher torque and lesser power on paper, and I'd like to know how much difference it makes on road and also if the mileage is also different from the >52-54 levels expected from Unicorn usually.
                    Currently without a vehicle. Uber App and Bangalore Metro serving all my travel needs.

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                    • #625
                      The gearbox and bottom end is identical. Not sure about the size of the valves or the cam profile. I doubt if Hero would have gone for a change in valve diameter to get the torque lower down. Most probably its a different cam profile OR a different ignition map. For the gearing either the primary might be different or it might just be the sprockets. I'll be opening my top end in two weeks time and can take measurements then.

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                      • #626
                        Originally posted by MHG View Post
                        Hey Impulse owners, if you have ridden other Hero (Honda) bikes, how does its engine fare compared to CBZ-Xtreme/Hunk/Dazzler/Unicorn's engine ? Performance and mileage ? Is it the same engine in a different state of tune or a different engine alltogether ?
                        I have done about 5200 kms now and have spent around Rs10500 on fuel [Fuel=expensive in Bangalore].

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                        • #627
                          Originally posted by Gyroerror View Post
                          The gearbox and bottom end is identical. Not sure about the size of the valves or the cam profile. I doubt if Hero would have gone for a change in valve diameter to get the torque lower down. Most probably its a different cam profile OR a different ignition map. For the gearing either the primary might be different or it might just be the sprockets. I'll be opening my top end in two weeks time and can take measurements then.
                          hello there gyro i hope things are ok with you and your ride. i want to know is it OK to change tires now I've already done more than 1500 km and there is a chance that i might change the tyres and my parent might approve the same so which Tyre would be the best for the ride keeping in mind i mostly ride on city highway then some offroading not serious off roading though..
                          OPINIONS ARE LIKE HEADACHES EVERYONE HAS ONE....

                          THE KID used to burn rubber with blood.. now he does it with Petrol...

                          Roads are filled with idiots, so don't become one!!!!

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                          • #628
                            I would suggest keeping the Ceat tyres which came with the bike till they show wear. Changing tyres at 1500 will be nothing but waste of money.

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                            • #629
                              Originally posted by Gyroerror View Post
                              I would suggest keeping the Ceat tyres which came with the bike till they show wear. Changing tyres at 1500 will be nothing but waste of money.
                              you remind me of one of my reasonable freind
                              OPINIONS ARE LIKE HEADACHES EVERYONE HAS ONE....

                              THE KID used to burn rubber with blood.. now he does it with Petrol...

                              Roads are filled with idiots, so don't become one!!!!

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                              • #630
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