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**vvijkumar** · 07-21-2011, 08:09 PM

Fitting forged levers of RTR on ZMR

I really love the forged front brake and clutch levers of apache RTR they really give racing bike look.Can they be implanted to our ZMR? Are they direct fit or need some mods?

**psr** · 07-21-2011, 08:29 PM

Originally posted by vvijkumar View Post

I really love the forged front brake and clutch levers of apache RTR they really give racing bike look.Can they be implanted to our ZMR? Are they direct fit or need some mods?

In my opinion forged levers are not safe.....The ZMA/ZMR levers are soft levers meaning they will bend and not break in case of impact, which the forged ones will ie., they will break...further in case of any head on impact the levers are likely to hit our fingers on the grip...a soft lever will bend and take part of the impact while the forged ones will crush our fingers against the grip.

**vvijkumar** · 07-21-2011, 09:05 PM

Originally posted by psr View Post

In my opinion forged levers are not safe.....The ZMA/ZMR levers are soft levers meaning they will bend and not break in case of impact, which the forged ones will ie., they will break...further in case of any head on impact the levers are likely to hit our fingers on the grip...a soft lever will bend and take part of the impact while the forged ones will crush our fingers against the grip.

The original soft clutch lever which came with bike broke when the bike had a fall.I hope now even HH is providing the hard levers.

**Above_All** · 07-21-2011, 09:17 PM

Originally posted by vvijkumar View Post

The original soft clutch lever which came with bike broke when the bike had a fall.I hope now even HH is providing the hard levers.

How that happened ? Is the ZMR on side stand when it fallen ? Take care of ZMR bro.

Originally posted by Binoy View Post

Thanks bro

. I need the black one. Actually its not for the ZMR, its for the CBR250R. Mine has broken due to a fall. so no spares available for the CBR rite now. when i had a small research i found only the ZMR's mirror bracket suits the CBR's

. I somehow arranged the right side but no left side available

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Ok bro , i remember they have a pair of white rvm & two Black rvm of same side i don't remember the side but will give a update when i visit there in next week. BTW i think ZMR mirrors won't be same as of CBR, you sure they will fit on CBR ?

**dhiraj** · 07-21-2011, 09:23 PM

Originally posted by psr View Post

The same problem is there in ZMA-R...but the moment I took off the lower fairing, the bike was transformed..In highway at 110 and heavy cross winds , the bike was solidly planted on the tarmac and showed no sign of wavering....so i can imagine what the full fairing will be doing to the ZMR on windy days.
The ZMR fairing brings down an otherwise Good bike...who knows without it the FE and performance will still be better than what it is now.

+1 if fairing is removed , the bike performance will definately increased... the weight and power ration in ZMR dosent match ......i wish if HH bring ZMR wid less fairing..

**psr** · 07-21-2011, 09:41 PM

Originally posted by vvijkumar View Post

The original soft clutch lever which came with bike broke when the bike had a fall.I hope now even HH is providing the hard levers.

Strange, one of my friend's clutch lever got bent forwards almost into a semi circle, and I corrected it by putting a pipe and slowly bending it back..The lever is now straight and strong enough to operate the clutch.

**vvijkumar** · 07-21-2011, 11:22 PM

Originally posted by Above_All View Post

How that happened ? Is the ZMR on side stand when it fallen ? Take care of ZMR bro.

It had fallen when it was stand still

.Except broken lever no other damage to the bike

Originally posted by psr View Post

Strange, one of my friend's clutch lever got bent forwards almost into a semi circle, and I corrected it by putting a pipe and slowly bending it back..The lever is now straight and strong enough to operate the clutch.

As soon as bike fell the lever just broke off.It costed me 68 rs for new clutch lever and its visible quality is same as previous.I seriously never saw a lever which had highly bent instead of breaking on all the bikes which i own may it be scooty,suzuki gs,pulsar or even karizma.I am really willing to see me some pictures of bent lever if you have any.

**vkavadia** · 07-22-2011, 11:01 AM

Originally posted by Sachinnair View Post

Since this is an ownership thread I m trying to pen down a recent incident.

Finally I have got my bike back after a long wait of over a month. You can blame hero honda spares issue for that!
Over the due course period I have realised how important my bike is for me. It's like being handicapped without my bike.

My bike hit a big stone in a straight butter smooth highway approaching Delhi at a speed of around 100 kmph. What followed was only terrible things, something which I have never experienced in my 8 years of riding.
Both rims got bend with the impact and all I was trying was to control my bike from having its first fall.
With the bike wobbling and with all my effort trying to reduce the speed of the bike as much as possible I still had a fall at most 40-50 kmph speed.
First impact directly on the helmet as I made contact with the ground and it felt as if I have just woke up to my worst nightmare.
I quickly picked up my bike and checked on myself. I was perfectly fine and had escaped a major incident happening to me, Thankfully I was completely geared when this happened.

To my surprise, Bike fairing did not get damaged apart from the scratches which looked ugly. Exhaust cowl got scratched too.

I would provide the cost for all the parts which I have paid for and would also give break up of how many parts are covered in insurance.

Total amount I paid in the HH service centre is Rs.19500/-
Not to forget the new set of tires I had to buy - Pirelli Sports Demon 110/90 18 - Rs.3800
Duro front 90/90 18 - Rs.2600

In total I spent a bomb this month of around Rs.26000/-

Hope I get my insurance money soon. The guy said it will take 3-4 weeks

All the gear all the time

**rakesh_zmr** · 07-22-2011, 11:03 AM

Originally posted by vvijkumar View Post

Sorry for my incomplete post..I meant aerodynamic through the wind(front facing) not from side facing crosswind.I too faced extreme crosswinds especially on flyovers.But i guess its the expected behavior of every fared bike.I felt same on R15 and even on R1.

No need to sorry or thank anyone here man, this is the biking brotherhood, and its just knowledge sharing and helping India become a Strong & Safe Biking community.

Reg the brake lever. I think if you can get that one in Hyderabad if you hunt a little. Try to call Venkateswara Associates, they are the main supplier.
PS: The spares sales guys here in hyderabad has a bad habit, they will say 'no' if you call and 'yes' if you go upfornt on the same day.

**rakesh_zmr** · 07-22-2011, 11:06 AM

Originally posted by psr View Post

Strange, one of my friend's clutch lever got bent forwards almost into a semi circle, and I corrected it by putting a pipe and slowly bending it back..The lever is now straight and strong enough to operate the clutch.

This sounds a great Idea, I also have a bent lever, will try this advanced method

to fix it!

**Sachinnair** · 07-22-2011, 12:08 PM

Thank you for all your wishes, yes I was saved as I was geared.

Nevertheless here's the list of expenses.

Mentioned below are covered in Insurance.

Wheel Rear [Rim] - 5750
Wheel Front [Rim] - 4925
Set, R FR. Side Cowl - 1925
Winker Assy R FR (W/o Bul set, Front screen) - 240 + 330
Set, R UND cowl (PNB) - 680
Cover Comp. Muffler - 540
Mirror Assy, R Back - 215

After adding VAT + labour tax + labour charges total amount was Rs.15214/-

Mentioned below are not covered in insurance.

Set, L FR. Side Cowl (PNB) - 1925
Nut, Cowkset, M5XO.8 Set - 36
L UND Cowl - 680
Mirror L Assy Back - 215

Afer adding VAT + labour tax + labour charges total amount was Rs.3899/-

Total of around Rs.19000 shelled out in the service centre this week.
Most importantly I have my bike back.

I would provide estimate on the claim I got once i have the exact figures.
Importantly, 80% is covered for Rims and more or less 40-50% on remaining items shown in insurance bill.

I m sure most of us have insurance however Fellow Xbhpians who dont have insurance, please get one as it does come handy as in my case.

Sorry for the technical jargons in the description as thats how HH write it in the Tax invoice.

**Ananth** · 07-22-2011, 12:16 PM

Originally posted by rakesh_zmr View Post

This sounds a great Idea, I also have a bent lever, will try this advanced method

to fix it!

You do that as a temporary fix. I still suggest you order a new lever (And wait 3 months for HeroHonda to send them across)

After you fix the lever and god forbid you fall again, it might break and may not bend again. Been there done that. I suggest you replace the levers than to think about a 100 Rupee spare.

**Binoy** · 07-22-2011, 01:41 PM

Originally posted by Above_All View Post

Ok bro , i remember they have a pair of white rvm & two Black rvm of same side i don't remember the side but will give a update when i visit there in next week. BTW i think ZMR mirrors won't be same as of CBR, you sure they will fit on CBR ?

Thanks bro. Yes the holder bracket are same for both. but the probs is the length of the stem. ZMR's is lil short for the CBR

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**Above_All** · 07-22-2011, 01:50 PM

Originally posted by Sachinnair View Post

Set, R FR. Side Cowl - 1925
Winker Assy R FR (W/o Bul set, Front screen) - 240 + 330
Set, R UND cowl (PNB) - 680
Cover Comp. Muffler - 540

Set, L FR. Side Cowl (PNB) - 1925
Nut, Cowkset, M5XO.8 Set - 36
L UND Cowl - 680

Which are these parts bro ? I can't figure out them with the name can you give a little detail or picture of those parts with that name ?

And what is that right mirror in insurance & left is not also Set R FR side cowl in while Set L FR Side Cowl not

Originally posted by Binoy View Post

Thanks bro. Yes the holder bracket are same for both. but the probs is the length of the stem. ZMR's is lil short for the CBR

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Ok bro.
Thanks for letting know mirror holder bracket of ZMR & CBR are same . Cause i myself wanting to have those Fireblade Mirrors ( Having Indicator & parking light in it ) but was confused will they fit on ZMR or not , but now i think they ill too. Will hunt them

**vvijkumar** · 07-22-2011, 02:31 PM

Originally posted by rakesh_zmr View Post

Reg the brake lever. I think if you can get that one in Hyderabad if you hunt a little. Try to call Venkateswara Associates, they are the main supplier.
PS: The spares sales guys here in hyderabad has a bad habit, they will say 'no' if you call and 'yes' if you go upfornt on the same day.

I had got it fixed the same day from bhanu automobiles at kukatpally y junction on the same evening itself which going home from office as it was on the way.The lever is readily available there.They wrote a job card for just replacing the lever too

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