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Philips Diamond Vision will give you a whitish light..but it's almost useless in city riding, where the street light are yellow..Originally posted by hypheni View PostThanks. So I believe the Philips Xtreme vision is not whitish light? It's powerfull than Stock 55W bulbs but not white?
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Originally posted by sriharsha_madineni View PostI didn't notice wobbling at all. This is where I was confused.
Let me check it thoroughly again tonight.here are some vids showing what i mean... fork getting 'bent' is not what i think happened in your case.Originally posted by s1d View PostIf you have a fork bend, the bike will usually pull towards one side.
Was the handle bar replaced at madhapur ?
Otherwise it might be the axle , triple tree, handlebar(or its mount) , coneset.
When you say that with handle bar straight the tire points towards right, do you mean that like in a cycle where the handle bar gets misaligned and we place the wheel between our legs and twist the handle bar to point straight ?
If that's so then it might be just an adjustment required at the coneset/handle bar nut.
Most of these mechs be it local or svc simple say that the forks need to be worked upon and charge you more and just do a realignment by adjusting the nuts/coneset(which is what i suspect the madhapur guy has done)
btw, are you sure the wheel rim itself is not bent ?
That's as much as i can speculate, without actually seeing/riding the bike.. and good luck with the spares availability at Banjara
try avoiding to given them to those 'fork throwing' guys !
Bump up a curb, hit a pot hole, not hard to knock out the fork alignment, here's a really simple way to set it all back straight again in a few minutes.
If the forks on your motorcycle feel bent or twisted, then 90% of the time this easy and cost free fix will solve the problem for you.If you found this video...
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Also take a look at some videos explaining how to check wheel alignment on a motorcycles
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Yes, that's true but have you seen anyone using that and how's the lighting power. Is that better than stock CBR 250R 55w? I'm looking for an upgrade for my CBR headlamp with whitish light.Originally posted by wallpapers123 View PostPhilips Diamond Vision will give you a whitish light..but it's almost useless in city riding, where the street light are yellow..
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Thank you for the elaborate reply s1d. Back from the Madhapur SVC just now.Originally posted by s1d View PostIf you have a fork bend, the bike will usually pull towards one side.
Was the handle bar replaced at madhapur ?
Otherwise it might be the axle , triple tree, handlebar(or its mount) , coneset.
When you say that with handle bar straight the tire points towards right, do you mean that like in a cycle where the handle bar gets misaligned and we place the wheel between our legs and twist the handle bar to point straight ?
If that's so then it might be just an adjustment required at the coneset/handle bar nut.
I would also recommend to get the axle changed just to be on the safe side.. and the triple tree checked.
These forks are pretty beefy and i suspect they wouldn't deform as easily as say a splendor. I mostly suspect an alignment issue which can be fixed by stripping down the front end and putting it back together.. the damage might be at the triple tree which is causing a misalignment. Worst case is that you might need a new coneset/triple tree and axle.
Most of these mechs be it local or svc simple say that the forks need to be worked upon and charge you more and just do a realignment by adjusting the nuts/coneset(which is what i suspect the madhapur guy has done)
btw, are you sure the wheel rim itself is not bent ?
That's as much as i can speculate, without actually seeing/riding the bike.. and good luck with the spares availability at Banjara
Regarding the chain, does it have any room for adjustment ? How do the sprockets look ? Post a couple of pics.. also compare with another 390.
I personally would suggest a good coat of nulon grease spray (available on snapdeal) after throughly cleaning the chain with diesel and setting it to correct slack. I personally use the grease spray once in a while and the chain doesnt make a racket. Its slightly thicker than a chain spray but does an excellent job at a much cheaper price compared to chain lube. I get the chain cleaned/lubed with that used oil the Banjara svc uses, and then use a coat of grease spray or chain lube at times.. sometimes its just that oil that holds up. What's more important is to keep the chain cleaned/lubed at regular intervals even if its just used oil that you are using.. letting it go dry and nedlecting it and then using some exotic spray is not going to help.
At 20k you might as well change the rubber dampers in the rear wheel (which hold the sprocket assy in place) - Checking The Rear Hub Rubber Dampers - Ktm 200 DUKE EU Owner's Manual [Page 99]
Here's the update.
I inquired about axle nut cost and it turned out to be 200 bucks. I thought of replacing it ASAP and went to SVC.
While removing the axle nut, mechanic observed slight bend in disc plate, then it turned out that the rim has a minor bend as well.
After observing carefully, I recollected an incident a month ago, when I went over a huge pot hole at night.
The impact was such, I thought rims were broken. I inspected it at the site and ignored as everything seemed fine.
Yes, it does look like the bicycle scenario with handle bend, but the new handlebar is not straight as well. It is more biased towards left, or maybe because of the bent rim.
I did ask the Madhapur guy to check the triple tree once and adjust if needed, he insists that nothing will happen to the triple tree.
According to him if anything does happen to the triple tree, then the steering lock point on the triple tree gives away before deforming, which is fine in my case.
Let me click pictures of everything tomorrow. That should give you a better idea.
Also I will be taking bike to a bent rim fixing centre in Rani gunj tomorrow. Need to inspect everything again post fixing the rim.
Coming to the chain, yes, there is scope for adjusting. It's just that the sound is irritating.
Madhapur guy used valvoline multipurpose grease during handlebar change service.
Noise has come down significantly, so maybe it was the dry chain issue itself.
Anyhow my 5th service is due in 1.5kms, I decided to change the chain & sprocket kit then.
Noted your advise on rear hub dampers.sigpic
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It now has about 1630 km on the odo, service was done at 987 km. No problems whatsoever, but at around 1.6k km I felt the bike was not accelerating as it should, wasn't feeling the massive pull like before and the jerkiness in 1st gear seemed more. I wondered if it was my mind playing tricks or if I was used to that.
AND, looked at the chain, was dry and dust-filled. Went straight to SVC, got it cleaned and lubed with 3M Lube (I bought myself to do this process but I still don't have a paddock stand), slack was perfect, so no adjustment was done. Paid Rs. 171.
My oh my. The difference was night and day, it was now pulling like it should, you know like throwing you out of the saddle acceleration. The jerkiness vanished, yeah, felt better than when I rode it for the first time after delivery.
Keeping chain in proper condition is ever so important. Now, if I feel any lack of oomph, I'd look at the chain before anything.
Love for this bike is even more now. :]Last edited by Gunslingin_Ridr; 09-23-2015, 06:14 PM.
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Lube your chain regularly every 500 kms. Dry chains will create a lot of noise(commonly referred to as slack) and reduce its life. Paddock stand is not necessary to clean and lube the chain. Just spray lube on visible part of chain, then move the bike forward a bit, then repeat until its done. It will take 10 times longer but it can be done.Originally posted by Gunslingin_Ridr View PostIt now has about 1630 km on the odo, service was done at 987 km. No problems whatsoever, but at around 1.6k km I felt the bike was not accelerating as it should, wasn't feeling the massive pull like before and the jerkiness in 1st gear seemed more. I wondered if it was my mind playing tricks or if I was used to that.
AND, looked at the chain, was dry and dust-filled. Went straight to SVC, got it cleaned and lubed with 3M Lube (I bought myself to do this process but I still don't have a paddock stand), slack was perfect, so no adjustment was done. Paid Rs. 171.
My oh my. The difference was night and day, it was now pulling like it should, you know like throwing you out of the saddle acceleration. The jerkiness vanished, yeah, felt better than when I rode it for the first time after delivery.
Keeping chain in proper condition is ever so important. Now, if I feel any lack of oomph, I'd look at the chain before anything.
Love for this bike is even more now. :]
Regarding the brand, use motul chain lube and clean.(set costs 1200/-,can be used about six times. SVC charges about 200 bucks here so its the same) The muck on the chain will just drop off. To clean the sprocket, use kerosene and a toothbrush( you can probably use just a damp toothbrush,but kerosene will help even more). After cleaning just spray the lube on the same way. Take care to cover the rim with a rag to prevent it from getting dirty. SVC guys dont usually clean the chain, they just spray lube and you can do this yourself at home.
Now about the footpeg vibes on my bike turns out that the new footpeg was not tightened properly due to which vibes crept in
. Did tighten it myself vibes have reduced significantly now. P.S-I want to increase the brake lever play(Dont know why). Can it be done?
Last edited by rohangk; 09-23-2015, 08:05 PM.What do you call a biker who does not wear a helmet? An organ donor.
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Sorry about that, but my advice to you would be not to try mending a rim that has bent both the rim and the plate. The disc plate to bend must take a significant hit, now, coupled with the bent rim, you won't get that wheel trued to spec as what you get from factory. My suggestion would be get a new rear alloy and a new rear disc that should definitely give you peace of mind.Originally posted by sriharsha_madineni View PostAlso I will be taking bike to a bent rim fixing centre in Rani gunj tomorrow. Need to inspect everything again post fixing the rim.
Mending on a bent rim isn't new, but you never know which part of the alloy is now structurally weak, not to mention your current rear alloy would go under hammer and you never know which area of the rim gets even more weaker. All that fuss aside, it'd be new alloy and a plate if I were you.
Cheers!
VJ
Once upon a time, a guy asked a girl 'Will you marry me?'
The girl said, 'NO!'
And the guy lived happily ever after and rode motorcycles and watched sport on a big screen TV, went fishing and surfing, and played golf a lot, and drank beer and scotch and had tons of money in the bank and left the toilet seat up and farted whenever he wanted.
THE END
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the mechanics try to avoid just removing the forks/triple tree and putting it back together.. just too much labor you see for setting the alignment right.Originally posted by sriharsha_madineni View PostI inquired about axle nut cost and it turned out to be 200 bucks. I thought of replacing it ASAP and went to SVC.
While removing the axle nut, mechanic observed slight bend in disc plate, then it turned out that the rim has a minor bend as well.
I did ask the Madhapur guy to check the triple tree once and adjust if needed, he insists that nothing will happen to the triple tree.
According to him if anything does happen to the triple tree, then the steering lock point on the triple tree gives away before deforming, which is fine in my case.
Also I will be taking bike to a bent rim fixing centre in Rani gunj tomorrow. Need to inspect everything again post fixing the rim.
Coming to the chain, yes, there is scope for adjusting. It's just that the sound is irritating.
Madhapur guy used valvoline multipurpose grease during handlebar change service.
Noise has come down significantly, so maybe it was the dry chain issue itself.
Anyhow my 5th service is due in 1.5kms, I decided to change the chain & sprocket kit then.
Noted your advise on rear hub dampers.
i've heard of the place in ranigunj that fixes rims and a friend had his fz rear wheel fixed at that place.
but again, depending on the damage the repair might hold up or weaken the rim. Minor bends when repaired will hold up well, but if you notice a crack, simply replace the rim.
why don't you claim insurance and replace the rim + disc.
iirc you were one of the first guys in hyd to have the front rim broken on the 390, so why not go the same route and get it all replaced in insurance.
try not to use solid grease on the chain (it is good, but difficult to come off during cleaning plus it attracts n hold too much dirt), the next time get the chain cleaned with a toothbrush n diesel and use a light coat of engine oil and the next day spray on the nulon grease spray (costs around 350rs for a 700ml can)
the rear dampers should also be pretty cheap, so just get them replaced anyway.
It's the front rim he's having an issue with..Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View PostMending on a bent rim isn't new, but you never know which part of the alloy is now structurally weak, not to mention your current rear alloy would go under hammer and you never know which area of the rim gets even more weaker. All that fuss aside, it'd be new alloy and a plate if I were you.
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Does it make a difference? You should be more worried about the front, as most of the the weight transfer happens to the front. Front or back doesn't matter, S1dOriginally posted by s1d View PostIt's the front rim he's having an issue with..
Cheers!
VJ
Once upon a time, a guy asked a girl 'Will you marry me?'
The girl said, 'NO!'
And the guy lived happily ever after and rode motorcycles and watched sport on a big screen TV, went fishing and surfing, and played golf a lot, and drank beer and scotch and had tons of money in the bank and left the toilet seat up and farted whenever he wanted.
THE END
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Nope..a rim is a rim is a rim.. i should have mentioned that while correcting youOriginally posted by B7ACKTHORN View PostDoes it make a difference? You should be more worried about the front, as most of the the weight transfer happens to the front. Front or back doesn't matter, S1d
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Oops, forgive me for the single liner, though!Originally posted by s1d View PostNope..a rim is a rim is a rim.. i should have mentioned that while correcting you
Glad you got it now!
Cheers!
VJ
Once upon a time, a guy asked a girl 'Will you marry me?'
The girl said, 'NO!'
And the guy lived happily ever after and rode motorcycles and watched sport on a big screen TV, went fishing and surfing, and played golf a lot, and drank beer and scotch and had tons of money in the bank and left the toilet seat up and farted whenever he wanted.
THE END
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I have it installed on my D200... Stock configuration , 12V 55/60W. It's an easy replacement.Originally posted by hypheni View PostYes, that's true but have you seen anyone using that and how's the lighting power. Is that better than stock CBR 250R 55w? I'm looking for an upgrade for my CBR headlamp with whitish light.
Doesn't make a whole lot of difference IMO. Will probably upgrade to some extra flood LED lights in the future.
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