Hey guys need a quick help. As we know summers are coming. I need a pair of arm sleeves that can save my arms and if possible hands too from the intense heat followed by tanning . are there any good brands out there that make arm sleeves for summers ? Probably alpine, cransters, dsg etc. PLEASE HELP.

And yeah the ones available roadside aren't that good we all know so please do not suggest that one brothers . help me out a little :-)

Use riding jacket. As simple as that.
You want to get away from tanning but are ready to have broken bones in case of a fall ? Use gloves n jacket.

Unable to quote all those who asked queries regarding the UNI air filter, so am making one post about it. The job is not as easy as it looks. I had to alter the filter a little bit so that it sits tight on the carb mouth. There is practically no air filter out there which will smoothly slip onto NS carburetor. The rejetting has been done to a 120 main but stays on the 15 pilot jet.

The greatest gain out of this filter has been the midrange, i.e between 3-8k rpm. There is a gain in the top end torque as well, but since this is a naked bike, top end is something one shouldn't bother too much about. Reg the fuel efficiency, I've had an average mileage of 35 km/l and before modding my average was around 40 km/l. The compromise is acceptable because, the fun factor of the bike is much greater.

Some attributes of this filter which any aspiring buyer should know are:

* The filter is available in different sizes, one with a size bigger than the carb mouth and some, smaller. I'd recommend not to buy a bigger filter, because even though the fitting becomes very easy, there are chances that air might leak in or the filter may pop out during hard riding. A small filter's rubber walls need to be altered with a basic box cutter and needs to be forcefully pressed onto the carb mouth. If the job is done neatly, the filter will sit very tightly on the carburetor and wont pop out under hard riding. The jetting and tuning should be done right as well:

* It needs to be cleaned and oiled every 1500-2000 kms.

* A new crankcase breather has to be made with sponge every time the filter is cleaned. The sponge layer needs to be of around 2-3 mm thickness and should sit on the pipe extending from the crankcase. Make the sponge layer too thin and the air filtration into the crankcase wont happen properly. Make it too thick and the crankcase gases wont be cleared off and in the long run, expect a busted head gasket, improperly lubricated valves, or in the worst case, piston shatter (yes, it's happened). Maintaining the right air pressure inside the crankcase is very important.

* In my personal opinion, UNI pod filter is the safest exposed filter out there, since it has a double layer of sponge. Sponge is arguably a better filter compared to the metal mesh of a Simota or the metal-paper combo of the k&n, especially since the sponge layers are nearly 20 mm thick all around it's perimeter. Flow wise, I'd vouch for a k&n more. But the engine wearout matters in the long run as well, and UNI checks all boxes perfectly.

* The air filter & carb will be accessible by hand once it's installed, since there is no box in the way:

Haha that's so caring of you but I can't wear a riding jacket to college because there will probably no space to keep it.

And I don't have a riding jacket either. [emoji16]
They are dayum expensive

You can always keep the jacket in staff room (teachers will never discourage you for this) or in hostel at a friends room (if college hostel is near the campus).

As for jackets being expensive, ₹1L biek isn't cheap either. Rising jackets start as low as ₹4k (i use this one also, Spartan Atlas)

Its upto you mate, whether to use it or not.
Safe riding.

Thanks a lot bro. I might after all consider getting one. Which is the Best one under 8k ??

How are b cremate
Cramster and all ? And is a cheap alpinestar worth it ? The ones in the lower price range

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40000 kms ownership update:
The bike still runs smooth, gives consistent mileage and keeps the rider engaged with a lip-smacking ride experience thanks to the performance mods. The engine mods themselves are 24000 kms old and running like new. Kudos to Race Concepts @JOel.

List of performance, functional and aesthetic mods on my NS:
* Ported head by Race Concepts
* UNI pod filter, direct mount to the carburetor with a 120 mainjet and stock 15 size pilot jet (done at home) and a sponge crankcase breather.
* Single piece handlebar with a custom crossbar and custom raisers
* Tail tidy
* LED indicators
* 3M tank decals
* Extreme weight reduction - 7 kilos less, due to absence of heavy stock clipon handlebars, tyre hugger, saree guard, pillion grab rails, airbox, lighter clamps everywhere.
* Vibration damping using old tube rubber on all bolts on plastic parts.
* 140/60-17 size rear tyre for undergearing effect, for a small improvement in acceleration and reduction in top speed.

Some pics:




The filter mod done at home:






P.S btw my slip-on exhaust, Simota stock replacement air filter (race concepts) and a 15 pilot-jet & 117.5 main-jet are for sale, anyone interested, PM me at 7411330251 for more details and price.

Photos of my exhaust for sale:









Photos of my old air filter for sale:


Note the perfect quality / condition of the air filter element: