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**jd666** · 03-31-2010, 05:54 PM

Originally posted by sheelpriye View Post

won't the pressure shown be on the higher side as the tire will be hot

maybe by 1-2 psi. but a loss of tyre pressure will show up more readily.

**jd666** · 03-31-2010, 06:09 PM

malliah just updated his bike.. wait for pics...

**killer_instinct** · 03-31-2010, 09:54 PM

Originally posted by jd666 View Post

^^ if you are really lucky.. you should not have any issues.. just keep checking the pressure on a gauge that you could carry with you, to ensure that your reading is accurate.

If any loss of pressure due to a puncture, you can always ride to the nearest town where tubeless punctures are done, or even keep charging the air every 50-70 kms to get to a location where u can get it fixed.

Originally posted by Itzli View Post

U can carry a puncture kit, that way any petrol bunk u can top up the air after fixing the puncture. It is just 150-200 rs/- that shouls be insurance enough.

Originally posted by trustvishwas View Post

I think that you should not bother with puncture kit at all. The nail buries itself in the tyre to puncture it. Since there is no tube inside to release air, air can escape only from the side of head of that nail. That opening is so small, it needs to be measured in microns. You can keep on driving and if required, fill up air enroute till you reach your destination for proper repairs.

I personally have driven 600 km on a punctured tyre without even the slightest discomfort.

Originally posted by suhail View Post

Carry a puncture kit and be on the safer side, it costs not more than 300 and doesnt occupy a great deal of space.
Some users said that slime rusts off the inner rim, dont know the the truth can others confirm.

Thanks jd, Itzli, trustvishwas and suhail for replying.

Went to the autopart market @ JC Road here and got a puncture repair kit for just 100 bucks, just to be on the safer side. Never know which isolated part of India I get Nailed. Also I would be starting at night tomorrow and ride till dawn.

@jd

Didn't see your reply earlier, would have got a pressure guage too.

Originally posted by HydBiker View Post

Don't use Slime. It is nto built for high speeds + can corrode the rims. Use Ride on. Call Suresh @ Sagar Auto (Maruti Dealer) on 9886107442. They charge between Rs 70 to Rs 100 per ounce. You might be able to bargain.

For rear tyre - 130x70 - 17 you would need 6 or 7 ounces (actually 6, but for bad roads a little extra is recommended)
For front tyre - 110x70 - 17 you would need 5 ounces.

They would fill the tyres with Nitrogen once they fill Ride-on. Take the two year warranty card (for ) also.

Here is the table, installation & usage information: http://www.ride-on.com/pdf/Motorcycle_Kit.pdf

This has more benefits than just helping from punctures.

Thanks HydBiker, spent many hours on the internet researching on silme and other tire sealants.

Yes... Slime is not good for high speeds, also there are wheel balancing issues and also it leaves a huge mess if you have to get the tire repaired.

Ride on does sound better than slime but would give sealants a skip.

**n_aditya** · 03-31-2010, 10:08 PM

Originally posted by killer_instinct View Post

Also I would be starting at night tomorrow and ride till dawn.

First of all, have a safe and enjoyable ride dude.

One query though, the ninja comes with 55/60 halogens as stock bulbs. Is this enough to light up the road at night, considering how lousy some stretches of our highways are?

**Itzli** · 03-31-2010, 10:11 PM

They are more than adequate. Even bluevolt would vouch for it.

**malliah** · 03-31-2010, 10:14 PM

Originally posted by jd666 View Post

malliah just updated his bike.. wait for pics...

Here we go.
Green Tail
Fender Eliminator from B2
Carbon Fiber Hugger
Seat Cowl and a few decals

**n_aditya** · 03-31-2010, 10:17 PM

Originally posted by malliah View Post

Here we go.
Green Tail
Fender Eliminator from B2
Carbon Fiber Hugger
Seat Cowl and a few decals

Arrey yaar, just one pic?

do post come close up shots of the hugger and the tail also.

**malliah** · 03-31-2010, 10:28 PM

Originally posted by n_aditya View Post

Arrey yaar, just one pic?

do post come close up shots of the hugger and the tail also.

sure, here we go

**killer_instinct** · 03-31-2010, 10:31 PM

Originally posted by Itzli View Post

They are more than adequate. Even bluevolt would vouch for it.

Agreed.. I have done some midnight runs on Mysore Road... and the headlights are better than most cars.

**killer_instinct** · 03-31-2010, 10:32 PM

Originally posted by malliah View Post

Here we go.
Green Tail
Fender Eliminator from B2
Carbon Fiber Hugger
Seat Cowl and a few decals

Nice

... and whats the damage (individual parts)

**malliah** · 03-31-2010, 10:58 PM

Originally posted by killer_instinct View Post

Nice

... and whats the damage (individual parts)

Ok - I blew a huge sum on these. 3 months of waiting had impacted my sanity :-))

Tail Covers 106 USD + 50 USD shipping
Hugger 118 USD including shipping
B2 Fender Eliminator - Approx 3.5 k INR
Seat Cowl 4k INR

**n_aditya** · 03-31-2010, 11:03 PM

Originally posted by malliah View Post

sure, here we go

Thanks dude. Which tankpad is that you've got on the bike?

Originally posted by killer_instinct View Post

Agreed.. I have done some midnight runs on Mysore Road... and the headlights are better than most cars.

thats nice to hear. thankfully there is no need for an upgrade.

**gouravkatyal** · 03-31-2010, 11:26 PM

Originally posted by malliah View Post

Ok - I blew a huge sum on these. 3 months of waiting had impacted my sanity :-))

Tail Covers 106 USD + 50 USD shipping
Hugger 118 USD including shipping
B2 Fender Eliminator - Approx 3.5 k INR
Seat Cowl 4k INR

Good stuff!! Would it be possible to share the link for the hugger? would help out a lot

**invincible2110** · 03-31-2010, 11:44 PM

Originally posted by malliah View Post

Ok - I blew a huge sum on these. 3 months of waiting had impacted my sanity :-))

Tail Covers 106 USD + 50 USD shipping
Hugger 118 USD including shipping
B2 Fender Eliminator - Approx 3.5 k INR
Seat Cowl 4k INR

@malliah: few questions:-

1. what site did u order from?
2. what was the mode of shipping?
3. no of days to ship?
4. did u pay any duty for this stuff?
5. did u order this stuff on different days...hence shipping cost has been mentioned for individual parts?

Thanks.

**malliah** · 04-01-2010, 12:21 AM

Originally posted by gouravkatyal View Post

Good stuff!! Would it be possible to share the link for the hugger? would help out a lot

Hugger was from Ebay US site - not sure if there are any on sale now

Originally posted by invincible2110 View Post

@malliah: few questions:-

1. what site did u order from?
2. what was the mode of shipping?
3. no of days to ship?
4. did u pay any duty for this stuff?
5. did u order this stuff on different days...hence shipping cost has been mentioned for individual parts?

Thanks.

Tail covers from cycleparts.com, Fender eliminator from New Enough and hugger from Ebay
Shipped seperately, some came with Friends who were coming down to India and rest by USPS.
Tailcovers got charged 1700 as custom duties.
Tail Covers were charged extra

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