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**ajcletus500** · 07-08-2013, 05:31 PM

re: Hero Impulse ownership experience

Originally posted by viks View Post

Sorry for replying so late, you can make your tyres tubeless by just going to a good tyre shop and asking him to make it tubesless, he will just replace the valves with the ones that come with tubeless tyres, remove the tube (make sure you take the tubes from him) and there you go, you just got your tyres converted in tubeless. However, tube tyres n tubeless ones have their own advantages n disadvantages.
Tube tyres dont leak air if the rims get bent, but tubeless do.
Tubeless tyres can go upto 2-3 hours even after a puncture n easy to repair if u have a kit, tube tyres are a pain to repair on impulse as it includes removing wheel, if rear wheel, then you have to remove the chain, n pulling the wheel out from it is a task.
I would definitely advise to get your tyres converted to tubeless, the valves cost rs. 150 each but you can trade your tubes for them. But if you already have had punctures, u need to repair them as the tyre may still have that hole in it.
Hope that answers your query.

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Where did u get the tube tyres converted to tubless done??

**dragon_rider** · 07-08-2013, 05:43 PM

re: Hero Impulse ownership experience

Originally posted by viks View Post

Sorry for replying so late, you can make your tyres tubeless by just going to a good tyre shop and asking him to make it tubesless, he will just replace the valves with the ones that come with tubeless tyres, remove the tube (make sure you take the tubes from him) and there you go, you just got your tyres converted in tubeless. However, tube tyres n tubeless ones have their own advantages n disadvantages.
Tube tyres dont leak air if the rims get bent, but tubeless do.
Tubeless tyres can go upto 2-3 hours even after a puncture n easy to repair if u have a kit, tube tyres are a pain to repair on impulse as it includes removing wheel, if rear wheel, then you have to remove the chain, n pulling the wheel out from it is a task.
I would definitely advise to get your tyres converted to tubeless, the valves cost rs. 150 each but you can trade your tubes for them. But if you already have had punctures, u need to repair them as the tyre may still have that hole in it.
Hope that answers your query.

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wat a remarkable answer bro.......... loved ur reply. wil try for sure.......

Thanx a million

**Shadowz** · 07-08-2013, 06:27 PM

re: Hero Impulse ownership experience

Originally posted by viks View Post

Sorry for replying so late, you can make your tyres tubeless by just going to a good tyre shop and asking him to make it tubesless, he will just replace the valves with the ones that come with tubeless tyres, remove the tube (make sure you take the tubes from him) and there you go, you just got your tyres converted in tubeless. However, tube tyres n tubeless ones have their own advantages n disadvantages.
Tube tyres dont leak air if the rims get bent, but tubeless do.
Tubeless tyres can go upto 2-3 hours even after a puncture n easy to repair if u have a kit, tube tyres are a pain to repair on impulse as it includes removing wheel, if rear wheel, then you have to remove the chain, n pulling the wheel out from it is a task.
I would definitely advise to get your tyres converted to tubeless, the valves cost rs. 150 each but you can trade your tubes for them. But if you already have had punctures, u need to repair them as the tyre may still have that hole in it.
Hope that answers your query.

For the sake of your health and life, please push your bike to the nearest tyre shop and put back the tube!

Reason 1: There is no way, absolutely no way you can convert a tube-type (TT) tyre to a tube-less (TL) tyre without setting yourself up for the biggest crash of your life. There is a reason why the manufacturer has labelled the tyre TT. The construction and materials used are different than a TL tyre, and obviously the costs are different as well.

Reason 2 : This idea could have been less foolish if you had alloys (TL type rims) on. The stock spoked wheels are NOT intended for TL tyres (which again you do not have, as you have converted TT for use as TL) except on certain BMW bikes and aftermarket rims, in which that wheel would probably cost more than an Impulse.

Please research the safety of your mods, especially before putting them up on the forum and encouraging other members to do the same. You surely do not want to be blamed for someone else's crash.

On the other hand, certain gels can be used inside the TUBE to hold out for a while despite punctures, at least till you get to the puncture repair shop.

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**Bibhu** · 07-08-2013, 06:34 PM

re: Hero Impulse ownership experience

Originally posted by viks View Post

Sorry for replying so late, you can make your tyres tubeless by just going to a good tyre shop and asking him to make it tubesless, he will just replace the valves with the ones that come with tubeless tyres, remove the tube (make sure you take the tubes from him) and there you go, you just got your tyres converted in tubeless. However, tube tyres n tubeless ones have their own advantages n disadvantages.
Tube tyres dont leak air if the rims get bent, but tubeless do.
Tubeless tyres can go upto 2-3 hours even after a puncture n easy to repair if u have a kit, tube tyres are a pain to repair on impulse as it includes removing wheel, if rear wheel, then you have to remove the chain, n pulling the wheel out from it is a task.
I would definitely advise to get your tyres converted to tubeless, the valves cost rs. 150 each but you can trade your tubes for them. But if you already have had punctures, u need to repair them as the tyre may still have that hole in it.
Hope that answers your query.

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Just out of curiousity, how do u plan to put a tubeless tyre on a spoke rim? How do you plan to keep the air from leaking from the spoke holes?

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**viks** · 07-08-2013, 08:27 PM

re: Hero Impulse ownership experience

Well I have not converted it to tubeless yet, but planning to, however will do a hell lotsa reasearch on it n i had converted tt to tl on my caliber 115. Worked well for 2 years, sold the bike after that. The thought of converting to TL on caliber came in my mind when i was at 80kmph n the rear TT got punctured, the bike fishtailed like hell, thanks to my guardian angel, i dint crash.
I guess i should stop advising people for mods as i dont want anyone to get hurt due to me. Sorry guys.

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**burnoutdee** · 07-08-2013, 08:42 PM

re: Hero Impulse ownership experience

Originally posted by Shadowz View Post

For the sake of your health and life, please push your bike to the nearest tyre shop and put back the tube!

Reason 2 : This idea could have been less foolish if you had alloys (TL type rims) on. The stock spoked wheels are NOT intended for TL tyres (which again you do not have, as you have converted TT for use as TL) except on certain BMW bikes and aftermarket rims, in which that wheel would probably cost more than an Impulse.

Please research the safety of your mods, especially before putting them up on the forum and encouraging other members to do the same. You surely do not want to be blamed for someone else's crash.

On the other hand, certain gels can be used inside the TUBE to hold out for a while despite punctures, at least till you get to the puncture repair shop.

Very well put, I liked the safety points u have highlighted. I hope people do read this before actually going for conversion of TT to TL on spoke rims.

Thank you for sharing your wise advice.

Regards,
Burnoutdee

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Originally posted by viks View Post

Well I have not converted it to tubeless yet, but planning to, however will do a hell lotsa reasearch on it n i had converted tt to tl on my caliber 115. Worked well for 2 years, sold the bike after that. The thought of converting to TL on caliber came in my mind when i was at 80kmph n the rear TT got punctured, the bike fishtailed like hell, thanks to my guardian angel, i dint crash.
I guess i should stop advising people for mods as i dont want anyone to get hurt due to me. Sorry guys.

Nothing to be sorry about yaar, u just shared ur knowledge; U did not impose ur idea or trying to convince anyone for that. People r mature in here, they will also think before doing stuff like this...so chill. Keep ur advises coming in...that's why this is called "Forum" so we can share and discuss ideas like this and decide upon them whether or not they are to b implemented.

Good work goin on in here.

**Shadowz** · 07-08-2013, 09:15 PM

re: Hero Impulse ownership experience

Originally posted by burnoutdee View Post

Very well put, I liked the safety points u have highlighted. I hope people do read this before actually going for conversion of TT to TL on spoke rims.

Thank you for sharing your wise advice.

Regards,
Burnoutdee

Nothing to be sorry about yaar, u just shared ur knowledge; U did not impose ur idea or trying to convince anyone for that. People r mature in here, they will also think before doing stuff like this...so chill. Keep ur advises coming in...that's why this is called "Forum" so we can share and discuss ideas like this and decide upon them whether or not they are to b implemented.

Good work goin on in here.

+1 to that. No hard feelings I hope [MENTION=53278]viks[/MENTION]. But always, any mod, safety first! Cheers..

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**bavlo** · 07-08-2013, 11:53 PM

re: Hero Impulse ownership experience

Guys can you list best ASCs in mumbai here for impulse. I went for first two services to fort point mahim. Not a satisfactory experience with them. They will cheat you by not changing engine oil, will ask for extra money for lubing chain with spray gel though they even don't know what lube sprays are available in market and hero guys have not produced any spray like TVS for their motorbikes yet. Big time cheaters. Next time i might try vikhroli ASC.

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**Exclusiveyash** · 07-09-2013, 12:19 AM

re: Hero Impulse ownership experience

Originally posted by Shadowz View Post

Congrats on your first post and welcome to xbhp. Hope you will be active member

Bike looking sweet there. But your chain seems to be getting rusty already? Await your upcoming picsSent from my Micromax A110

Thanks

, I guess you are right, i didnt oil it from 7months i.e from when i bought bike .

Originally posted by Naveen1985 View Post

@Exclusiveyash ....your bike is looking nice but i love impulse in orange and green...

Thanks , i like colors to be cool and decent than bright and flashy!

Originally posted by surya111 View Post

Congo bro

Welcome to the community

Thank you

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Originally posted by dragon_rider View Post

No hard feelings bro (just as my own sugession) i think silver reflective stickers would look better on rims.Other wise just got 2 words for u.......................... Simply Amazing !!!

Thanks.., Personally i dont like Silver color! I like blue better

So i had them blue

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As i said.., Here are pics of bike after makeover guys,

I wanted knuckle guards but no luck didnt get them anywhere in chennai!!

Special Thanks to some of the users over here for inspiration!

**burnoutdee** · 07-09-2013, 10:52 AM

re: Hero Impulse ownership experience

Originally posted by bavlo View Post

Guys can you list best ASCs in mumbai here for impulse. I went for first two services to fort point mahim. Not a satisfactory experience with them. They will cheat you by not changing engine oil, will ask for extra money for lubing chain with spray gel though they even don't know what lube sprays are available in market and hero guys have not produced any spray like TVS for their motorbikes yet. Big time cheaters. Next time i might try vikhroli ASC.

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All the ASCs will try to squeeze money out of u till free service period ends. I was also told 125/- charge for "Greasing" the chain. I told him it will attract dirt n further hurt chain n sprocket, might as well just oil with gear oil if u have it. He oiled it for free.

Also, I have question. Does Impulse tend get hot even on short drives? I can feel gentle breeze of hot air on my shins while riding. Is that a problem???

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**dragon_rider** · 07-09-2013, 11:22 AM

re: Hero Impulse ownership experience

Originally posted by viks View Post

Well I have not converted it to tubeless yet, but planning to, however will do a hell lotsa reasearch on it n i had converted tt to tl on my caliber 115. Worked well for 2 years, sold the bike after that. The thought of converting to TL on caliber came in my mind when i was at 80kmph n the rear TT got punctured, the bike fishtailed like hell, thanks to my guardian angel, i dint crash.
I guess i should stop advising people for mods as i dont want anyone to get hurt due to me. Sorry guys.

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hey bro.........no need to be sorry. u told wat was in ur mind. we really appreciate it. we r al friends here. no need sorry n thanx......... n yes we r humans n only humans do mistakes........ so chill....

i really do consider ur advices alot........ so dnt feel guilty........

got any updated pics........... waiting for some more HUNGRILY !!!!!!!!!!

cheer up........

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bro lovely pics...just a smal doubt. on silencer guard be4 the number "26" below indicator, is that a burnt mark????? its fiber i know...... is it due to heat of silencer or any other mark?????

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Originally posted by burnoutdee View Post

See the image, my bike came in only for service.

Bro a small request to u......... the stand on which ur bike is standing can u ask how much would it cost to those ASC people plz......

**bavlo** · 07-09-2013, 11:40 AM

re: Hero Impulse ownership experience

Originally posted by burnoutdee View Post

All the ASCs will try to squeeze money out of u till free service period ends. I was also told 125/- charge for "Greasing" the chain. I told him it will attract dirt n further hurt chain n sprocket, might as well just oil with gear oil if u have it. He oiled it for free.

Also, I have question. Does Impulse tend get hot even on short drives? I can feel gentle breeze of hot air on my shins while riding. Is that a problem???

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Yes I feel that heat too. Sometimes too much heat that u wont feel like riding especially in bumper to bumper traffics. Some others riders from this thread also felt that heat. I think its common or it wont heat up that much after few thousand kms...

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**burnoutdee** · 07-09-2013, 11:40 AM

re: Hero Impulse ownership experience

Originally posted by dragon_rider View Post

Bro a small request to u......... the stand on which ur bike is standing can u ask how much would it cost to those ASC people plz......

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Service center guys didnt know the cost but I checked on web, it costs 3499/- but if get it fabricated it will cost only around 8-900 including welding charges.

**dragon_rider** · 07-09-2013, 11:43 AM

re: Hero Impulse ownership experience

Originally posted by burnoutdee View Post

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Service center guys didnt know the cost but I checked on web, it costs 3499/- but if get it fabricated it will cost only around 8-900 including welding charges.

ha ha ha ha

buying -3,500 & building own - 1000 (approx)

then who cares to buy. we can build our own. i have a welding shop near my place so i guess dat wont be a big issue......

**Timbucked2** · 07-09-2013, 12:46 PM

re: Hero Impulse ownership experience

Shadows is completely right .....

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