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**shivakrish** · 09-06-2012, 06:37 PM

hii ZMRians...

could anyone please clarify me the when is the rite time to change the disk pads.. i have ridden around 6k kms.. because now i feel the brakes lack the firepower which was present earlier..

**111diablo111** · 09-06-2012, 06:40 PM

Originally posted by padfootmoony2006 View Post

Hi Pals, Long time that ive been on xbhp...actually i scroll daily but dont get much time to post stuff.
Last week id been on a Ride to Lonavla and the Weather was amazing will post pics in the evening....!!
By the way frens i need a good Riding Jacket Not very costly But good Quality. Does anyone have any contacts or Info about shop vendors who sell such Jackets in Mumbai.

bro you'll get better answers to your query in these below mentioned threads -

Universal : Riding Gear Thread - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community

http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/universal-threads/4791-universal-riding-gears-thread.html

The gold mine of all the topics which are frequently discussed..

Mumbai- Riding Accessories Shops - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community

http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/universal-threads/23708-mumbai-riding-accessories-shops.html

The gold mine of all the topics which are frequently discussed..

PS - waiting for you to upload pics of your recent ride..

**Divya Sharan** · 09-06-2012, 08:49 PM

Originally posted by shivakrish View Post

hii ZMRians...

could anyone please clarify me the when is the rite time to change the disk pads.. i have ridden around 6k kms.. because now i feel the brakes lack the firepower which was present earlier..

See, the mileage you cover on disc pads varies depending upon the usage pattern. There are grooves on the pads to check for wear.
Get it checked. Any mechanic will be able to tell you.

The funda is simple,
If you are a highway rider (braking is minimal), you can expect ~10K kms.
If you ride mostly in city's B2B traffic (max braking zone), the pads may wear out by 6-8K kms.

P.S - In case you change the pads (get both F & R pads checked), bleed the brakes too.
Replace with DOT4 oil and enjoy!
Brake pads cost somewhere in the range of 1150-1200 INR IIRC.

**padfootmoony2006** · 09-06-2012, 09:03 PM

Monsoon Ride pics : Lonavala and back..!!!

Originally posted by 111diablo111 View Post

bro you'll get better answers to your query in these below mentioned threads -

Universal : Riding Gear Thread - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community

http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/universal-threads/4791-universal-riding-gears-thread.html

The gold mine of all the topics which are frequently discussed..

Mumbai- Riding Accessories Shops - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community

http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/universal-threads/23708-mumbai-riding-accessories-shops.html

The gold mine of all the topics which are frequently discussed..

PS - waiting for you to upload pics of your recent ride..

Thanx buddy.....here are the pics as promised!!!

Foggg...!!!

Had to get rid of the helmet to enhance visibility coz of a lot of fog and the visor catching frost again n again...!!

Above All...!!!

HID 4300k Setup!!!

Amazing wet curves!!!!

Cutting through the foggy breeze!!

The pic i always wanted !!

Just before the Return journey

Evilish....!!!

Ride Details:
Total distance travelled: 200kms (to n fro)
Fuel efficiency: approx 42kmpl
Top speed reached: 90kmph ( on dry patches)
Reached lonavla in 2hrs from sion..!!

Reviews about Snowy!!!
Amazing road traction and stability even in the rains....with stock tyres...!!
Almost two years that i own it....!!! And it satisfies me much more after every Ride..!!!

**siddharth_ZMR** · 09-06-2012, 10:47 PM

Originally posted by padfootmoony2006 View Post

Thanx buddy.....here are the pics as promised!!!

Evilish....!!!

Ride Details:
Total distance travelled: 200kms (to n fro)
Fuel efficiency: approx 42kmpl
Top speed reached: 90kmph ( on dry patches)
Reached lonavla in 2hrs from sion..!!

Reviews about Snowy!!!
Amazing road traction and stability even in the rains....with stock tyres...!!
Almost two years that i own it....!!! And it satisfies me much more after every Ride..!!!

Sad to see someone speeding and attempting wheelie without a helmet and no safety gears at all.... dont give reason of fog... riders from mumbai and pune have seen all kind of fogs at lonavala and mahabaleshwar and helmet doesnt hinder at all..... we hope ... next time its BEAUTY WITH SAFETY......

**padfootmoony2006** · 09-06-2012, 10:56 PM

Apologies !!!!

Originally posted by siddharth_ZMR View Post

Sad to see someone speeding and attempting wheelie without a helmet and no safety gears at all.... dont give reason of fog... riders from mumbai and pune have seen all kind of fogs at lonavala and mahabaleshwar and helmet doesnt hinder at all..... we hope ... next time its BEAUTY WITH SAFETY......

Extremely sorry......my heartiest apologies for the same...!!!
But seriously brother the visor really caught a lot of mist from within ...!!
I have never ridden without my Helmet ever...but for this ride i forcibly had to....though for a few kms....!!!!
But sure as a true XBHPian...next time it will be BEAUTY with SAFETY..!!!!
Apologies once again....!!!

**siddharth_ZMR** · 09-06-2012, 10:59 PM

Originally posted by padfootmoony2006 View Post

Extremely sorry......my heartiest apologies for the same...!!!
But seriously brother the visor really caught a lot of mist from within ...!!
I have never ridden without my Helmet ever...but for this ride i forcibly had to....though for a few kms....!!!!
But sure as a true XBHPian...next time it will be BEAUTY with SAFETY..!!!!
Apologies once again....!!!

No Need to apologise yaar... a thought accepted is good enough.... next time lift the visor by just a click or half of it... n the internal mist on visor will disappear.. or lift the visor completely.... balaclava will prevent cold nose.... ride safe... ride hard...

**padfootmoony2006** · 09-06-2012, 11:07 PM

Originally posted by siddharth_ZMR View Post

No Need to apologise yaar... a thought accepted is good enough.... next time lift the visor by just a click or half of it... n the internal mist on visor will disappear.. or lift the visor completely.... balaclava will prevent cold nose.... ride safe... ride hard...

Yeh brother , buddy tried everything.....the thing is have this vega dirt bike model helmet....and it doesnt come with a visor as it has a sun and dust avoiding flap on the top.....but riding without the visor is troublesome....lots of dust n breeze really irritates....and if i have the visor along with the flap....the helmet really takes a lot of swayys in cross winds....so had to give up the flap and had to keep the visor and so...it doesnt stay in the open position for long bro....it shuts on its own at crusing speeds.....!! Just to tell u buddy....i tried everything before i took it off....!!!! Im a member of the Indian Speed Roller Skating Team and so bro as a sportsmen i really respect safety and safety gears...!!! But it was a difficult decsion to take but...had too....but surely will get some solution for it the next time...!!!

**111diablo111** · 09-07-2012, 04:10 PM

Originally posted by padfootmoony2006 View Post

Yeh brother , buddy tried everything.....the thing is have this vega dirt bike model helmet....and it doesnt come with a visor as it has a sun and dust avoiding flap on the top.....but riding without the visor is troublesome....lots of dust n breeze really irritates....and if i have the visor along with the flap....the helmet really takes a lot of swayys in cross winds....so had to give up the flap and had to keep the visor and so...it doesnt stay in the open position for long bro....it shuts on its own at crusing speeds.....!! Just to tell u buddy....i tried everything before i took it off....!!!! Im a member of the Indian Speed Roller Skating Team and so bro as a sportsmen i really respect safety and safety gears...!!! But it was a difficult decsion to take but...had too....but surely will get some solution for it the next time...!!!

its ok bro we can see that you had put your efforts in it before removing your helmet..BTW nice pics..ride safe

**satyajitrc** · 09-07-2012, 06:07 PM

Originally posted by shivakrish View Post

lol ok bro..

and regarding the front tyre, what factors made u choose m62 and y not stock tyre itself.. ?!

Had been using Michelin M62 as a Tube setting since 9500 Kms.
Super satisfaction with excellent Grips and wet channeling.
Superb tarmac control and have never punctured in last 20000 Kms of use.
Do I need to say

anything buddy?

Originally posted by shivakrish View Post

hii ZMRians...

could anyone please clarify me the when is the rite time to change the disk pads.. i have ridden around 6k kms.. because now i feel the brakes lack the firepower which was present earlier..

Yes could be since in my heavy commuting of 40 Kms daily it lasts around 6000 Kms and rightly said by DIVYA!!!
Have changed my FRONT ones @ 5268 Km, 10951 Km, 17478 Km & 24712 Km.
While the REAR has been changed once @ 21359 Kms.
Now it lasts little longer since have changed my Riding pattern a bit.
Normally cover 40 Odd

bumpers everyday, now guess that!!!

Originally posted by padfootmoony2006 View Post

Yeh brother , buddy tried everything.....the thing is have this vega dirt bike model helmet....and it doesnt come with a visor as it has a sun and dust avoiding flap on the top.....but riding without the visor is troublesome....lots of dust n breeze really irritates....and if i have the visor along with the flap....the helmet really takes a lot of swayys in cross winds....so had to give up the flap and had to keep the visor and so...it doesnt stay in the open position for long bro....it shuts on its own at crusing speeds.....!! Just to tell u buddy....i tried everything before i took it off....!!!! Im a member of the Indian Speed Roller Skating Team and so bro as a sportsmen i really respect safety and safety gears...!!! But it was a difficult decsion to take but...had too....but surely will get some solution for it the next time...!!!

Fantastic snaps

buddy.
Buy one LS2 Helmet or SOL Helmet. Visors are really fantastic.

**shivakrish** · 09-07-2012, 07:41 PM

Originally posted by Divya Sharan View Post

See, the mileage you cover on disc pads varies depending upon the usage pattern. There are grooves on the pads to check for wear.
Get it checked. Any mechanic will be able to tell you.

The funda is simple,
If you are a highway rider (braking is minimal), you can expect ~10K kms.
If you ride mostly in city's B2B traffic (max braking zone), the pads may wear out by 6-8K kms.

P.S - In case you change the pads (get both F & R pads checked), bleed the brakes too.
Replace with DOT4 oil and enjoy!
Brake pads cost somewhere in the range of 1150-1200 INR IIRC.

thnx for the info bro

Originally posted by satyajitrc View Post

Had been using Michelin M62 as a Tube setting since 9500 Kms.
Super satisfaction with excellent Grips and wet channeling.
Superb tarmac control and have never punctured in last 20000 Kms of use.
Do I need to say

anything buddy?

Yes could be since in my heavy commuting of 40 Kms daily it lasts around 6000 Kms and rightly said by DIVYA!!!
Have changed my FRONT ones @ 5268 Km, 10951 Km, 17478 Km & 24712 Km.
While the REAR has been changed once @ 21359 Kms.
Now it lasts little longer since have changed my Riding pattern a bit.
Normally cover 40 Odd

bumpers everyday, now guess that!!!

awesome bro

but one doubt,, previously u mentioned the m62 as tubless na !! and how about the cornering, are the tyres aiding it.. post ur review soon

dono how u manage 40 odd bumpers daily !

**Divya Sharan** · 09-07-2012, 10:27 PM

Originally posted by shivakrish View Post

thnx for the info bro

awesome bro

but one doubt,, previously u mentioned the m62 as tubless na !! and how about the cornering, are the tyres aiding it.. post ur review soon

Michelins were never TL tires IMO.
M45/M62 are basically TT tires, but a few have used them as TL.

**veryhiphop** · 09-08-2012, 12:27 PM

Here is an video of the problem i am facing in my ZMR...engine getting stopped...this problem has occur 2/3 times...

Only get started with give a throttle on start...

also; feeling from couple of days that i have to give extra throttle in gear shift as sometime RPM is getting very much low...

Yesterday; when bike was on neutral i just give a very little acceleration and bike engine get stopped...

Video taken on 1st Sept.....you can see i give a full acceleration and release...

VIDEO0006 - YouTube

**padfootmoony2006** · 09-08-2012, 01:04 PM

According to me these may be the reasons...

Originally posted by veryhiphop View Post

Here is an video of the problem i am facing in my ZMR...engine getting stopped...this problem has occur 2/3 times...

Only get started with give a throttle on start...

also; feeling from couple of days that i have to give extra throttle in gear shift as sometime RPM is getting very much low...

Yesterday; when bike was on neutral i just give a very little acceleration and bike engine get stopped...

Video taken on 1st Sept.....you can see i give a full acceleration and release...

VIDEO0006 - YouTube

Bro if u getting issues at higher RPM's as in when you rev your engine.....according to my limited knowledge....following can be the issues:
1. Get your spark plug checked
2. Fuel pump and fuel filter may have issues...get it cleaned by an expert..!! Last month i had similar issues of water entering my tank and the bike used to give hickups...!! So got the fuel pump n fuel filter checked and had a lot of water in there...!! And a lot of sand particles into my fuel filter...!!!
3. Check whether the passway for ur airfilter is not blocked....and also check your airfilter..!!

But amongst the three i have strong intution of possibility number two.....Fuel pump n fuel filter issue..!!!

**padfootmoony2006** · 09-08-2012, 01:27 PM

A few snaps from my Shivneri Ride i did in dont remember the month...shayad January or February 2012.

Note: sorry for not wearing safety gears like knee guards n elbow guards..!!! Will keep that in mind for all my future rides...!!!

The machines that accompanied...!!!

The Almighty..!!! ZMR...!!

Packed for the weekend..!!!

The machine and the tarmac!!!!

The Picture Perfect Picture...!! Hail to the Lord..!!!

Edited...!!!

Malshej exit...!!!

Rides ready....Riders getting ready....!! Return journey..!!!

Rides posed..!!!

Travelled around 400kms to and fro.....
Top speed reached: 127kmph with pillion.
Fuel efficiency: 40kmpl.
Issues faced: low visibility during night riding...poor illumination..! ( now resolved got HID kit installed)
Steadiness and swiftness on curves: rating 5/5!! Covered the malshej section in around 30mins.....safe and swift..!!!

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