Re: Hero Honda Karizma ZMR

I haven't changed seal till today. However changing will not harm anyway.

Yeah , I have a 2nd bottle which I use to top up if required for both my bikes.

Re: Hero Honda Karizma ZMR

Saw this point late, but let me clarify, ZMR v1 be it Hero Honda or Hero; has the same gearing. Even ZMR v2 has the exact same gearing. No changes at all.
First 3 gears are short; hence you get that pull and 4th, 5th are overdrive.

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Can you tell me how much bike ownership transfer costs in India?

Also, ZMR is a great bike. 390 has such high vibrations. I was surprised. In the petrol bunk, people were asking about the 390, & I told them the bike is so rough. My ZMR was so smooth. To which they told me,"Don't even compare this bike with ZMR. These bikes have no rest (In local slang)." No wonder I see so many ZMR's with the BMW logo upfront.

Re: Hero Honda Karizma ZMR

Hi everyone,

I adjusted the tappets and have set the valve clearance to 0.10mm, however i had to endure a lot of hardship with utmost patience in order to carryout this task.
In addition to this i swapped the chain sprocket kit and changed the engine oil.
Here are the pics..

Re: Hero Honda Karizma ZMR

Sharing URLs w.r.t Karnataka.

Transport Department
For other queries, hit Transport Department and browse the Forms section. Since I have't transferred any vehicle myself, I don't have an idea on the exact expenses.

Re: Hero Honda Karizma ZMR

Hi All,

I need to know which type of RVMs are supported by our ZMR? the 8mm bolted ones or the 10mm bolted ones?


Will this work fine on our bike?


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Re: Hero Honda Karizma ZMR

Got My Bike (v2) from 4th time engine repair 3 weeks ago. Completed 500 kms since the day.

Parts changed:
1) Cylinder
2) Piston
3) Piston rings set (Not under warranty)
4) Valves, both inlet and exhaust
5) Spring judder
6) Gasket (Not under warranty)
7) complete clutch kit (Not under warranty)

Following are the observation as compared to the run-in periods during 3 previous repairs:

1) Pickup: Since complete clutch kit was replaced there was a major improvement in pick-up and RPM-SPEED ratio;

Last 3 repairs: 5th gear,4K rpm, speed below 60 kmph; Struggles to reach 100kmph
This repair: 5th gear,4K rpm, speed 64-65 kmph; very quick to reach 100kmph

2) Engine Sound and vibe: after 100kms the vibes and sound has reduced drastically and it's quite smooth in 4th and 5th gear.
The same cannot be said for gear 1,2,3 and I feel the sound has increased and engine feels grumpy after the repair.

*After riding for 20 minutes in heavy traffic the Metallic sound (which I described many times previously) from the engine is back. It is audible between 3500-4000 RPM

3) Mileage: (calculated for more than 10 lts/400kms at a stretch); avg speed 60-65 kmph

Last 3 repairs: 30-32kmph
This repair: little on the better side 40kmph

4) Engine stalling:

Last 3 repairs: used to stall if any time throttle is relaxed until first 4kms of ride
This repair: only twice in 3 weeks that too only in first ride of the day within 100 meters.

will post next observation after 1000 kms

Re: Hero Honda Karizma ZMR

Hey guys, long time since I posted here! Hope all of you are having a good time with your machines!
I have one doubt. Bike was serviced 6-7 months back and that was the last time the battery was charged. Now, I'm having issues related to battery. Eg, the trip metre and time resets every time I start. The display goes blank.
Will this issue be rectified when the battery is charged again? Or do I have to buy a new one?
Well, the answer obviously is to try the first solution, but then, since it was ages that I posted anything, thought of giving this a try!
Has anyone faced such an issue? And how did you rectify it?

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Re: Hero Honda Karizma ZMR

[MENTION=53321]abhi7013[/MENTION] Bro in my opinion -
1. First make sure no loose contact in wire connections.
2. Check all the fuses (under the seat and on the right side near battery)

If all ok then go for a new battery, BTW how old is the battery ?

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WOW, I thought I was being an unreasonable fanboy when I tested the duke 200 (around 2.5 years back). I too had the exact same experience. After having fun on the duke 200 on a 20 km stretch, I too noticed the same points. As soon I sat back on my ZMR, I had that heavenly feeling, especially because of the low torque in ZMR. Although duke has got very aggressive acceleration and handling, we don't feel like riding like that most of the time. While riding my ZMR after that, I noticed that ZMR's performance is almost same till mid rpm's, although after that the duke clearly sprints away whereas our humble ZMR settles down!

I too was thinking of selling it as I got a little bored. But dropped the idea because of two reasons. One being the price, everyone wants my MINT condition ZMR for like 50000, even though it has done only 16000 kms in 5 years, with precise servicing time to time! Second reason is that I won't get something as smooth and comfy for a 6'3" tall guy like me. All modern bikes are too uncomfortable compared to a karizma/ZMR. I seriously think that I will have to keep (gladly) it for the next 10 years or so!!!

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Dukes are too vibey. Now I know what they mean by vibrations on a Pulsar. But, you can get used to it. Compared to that our ZMR feels heavenly, but it has to be well run in. Like after 4-5 services maybe. Then the real smoothness of ZMR comes out! [emoji14]
I think Ninja, R3 will be awesome though. Considering they are parallel twins.

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3. The nuts on the battery terminals, tighten them up. Even if they are sliiiiiightly loose, you get similar problems.

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Hey Guys .. I am facing a problem in My ZMR.. the engine firing is very ir regular.. sometimes it becomes smooth but sometimes its very patchy .. generally at high speeds its ok . Is the fuel pump malfunctioning or something else?

Thanks in advance guys !!

Re: Hero Honda Karizma ZMR

How old are the spark plug and air filter?
Can you post pics of the.same with 2-3 pics of the spark plug from different angles?

Re: Hero Honda Karizma ZMR

Hi ZMRians,
I first of all thank our member Reneav for giving some valuable advice on my ZMR. I was searching for oil cooler and ASC and local spares shop quoted above Rs.6500/ I was asking as oil cooler, reneav suggested me to ask as radiator. As I asked radiator, they gave the oil cooler which I needed. It was just Rs. 1500/. I have changed the clutch plates also. ASC qouted
1. clutch plates --- 1450
2. pressure plate -- 180
3. steel plate -- 254
4. clutch bell -- 240 Everything approx
total Rs. 21XX.00

I got from outside market

1. clutch plates
(makino brand) -- 200
2. pressure plate -- 140
3. steel plate -- 194
4. clutch bell -- 212
total 750 approx

except clutch plate all others are OE.

After changing clutch plates the vehicle is much smoother and gear shifts are easier and smoother. My bro had a long trip on it around 1000km. The review is positive. When I took the bike for a short 50 km trip I felt the engine heats up much inside the city. Even before changing oil cooler it was lesser, after changing the oil cooler the heat was higher. I cant tolerate it.

Also as the speed rises the vibration rises and the vibration is much harsher in rear footpeg after 70 kmph. What can I do now. please help.