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**ashwinprakas** · 09-25-2012, 12:53 AM

Originally posted by abhi7013 View Post

What's the top speed?

Top speed with just upjetting was 130Kmph on speedo. Need to check current top speed, dont have good roads, so will take some time. Am expecting a loss in top speed, cause after the carb mods, the useable torque is concentrated into the mid end, and bike pulls effortlessly to 110Kmph.

**antan_shank** · 09-25-2012, 01:22 AM

Originally posted by Divya Sharan View Post

No issues. I'm running a 55w halogen for over 6 months now. No issue so far!

Thanks for the feedback, I was warned by the HSC people that the coil might not take the load... As I travel 200Km (each side) at least twice a month, hence was a worried a bit..

What bulb you are using???

**Divya Sharan** · 09-25-2012, 08:19 AM

Originally posted by antan_shank View Post

Thanks for the feedback, I was warned by the HSC people that the coil might not take the load... As I travel 200Km (each side) at least twice a month, hence was a worried a bit..

What bulb you are using???

ZMR can take upto 238W of load IIRC. With stock setup, its close to 190W. You can safely plonk a 55W bulb.
Initially, I used a normal Philips halogen which costs around 80 bucks. Now, I use Philips Xtreme Vision. Costs ~600/-

**vishnurajanme** · 09-25-2012, 09:20 AM

Originally posted by Praj zm View Post

nice stickering vishnu,
even i thought of the kn sticker at the same place dude
are the stickering on my bike good??
i will post some clear photos asap

k bro. waiting for the shots..

**veryhiphop** · 09-25-2012, 10:12 AM

Originally posted by ertiga_zmr View Post

2: Once after refilling the full tank of petrol from almost empty tank, the fuel pump got damaged and had tough time. Got the bike loaded on Tempo for 26 Km. The fuel pump covered under replacement warranty.
Did other ZMR owner have similar bad experience.

Never run ZMR or any other Fi bike in very low fuel...it will damage the Fuel pump...and without warranty it is a bomb in your pocket...this is a reason Fi bikes have a larger capacity of reserve fuel...they always need at least 2 ltr of fuel in tank....

Originally posted by CodeEvo View Post

Here are the new ZMR pics

Thank god i got the old stickered Fairings

Where is the "Z" on fuel tank as mentioned by some members...i cant see in the image....

**Praj zm** · 09-25-2012, 10:27 AM

Originally posted by Divya Sharan View Post

ZMR can take upto 238W of load IIRC. With stock setup, its close to 190W. You can safely plonk a 55W bulb.
Initially, I used a normal Philips halogen which costs around 80 bucks. Now, I use Philips Xtreme Vision. Costs ~600/-

ARE YOU SURE because when i went to replace the headlight to 55w halogen from stock,mechanic told that the battery will not cause any problem now but the battery life will reduce so i am using stock bulb and avoiding night drives

**veryhiphop** · 09-25-2012, 10:50 AM

Originally posted by Praj zm View Post

ARE YOU SURE because when i went to replace the headlight to 55w halogen from stock,mechanic told that the battery will not cause any problem now but the battery life will reduce so i am using stock bulb and avoiding night drives

ZMR alternator is of 232 W...very powerful and it can easily take a load of 55 w on the existing battery...i am using from one year...no issues....

however; suggest to turn off the headlight if in idle mode i.e traffic light..

**ertiga_zmr** · 09-25-2012, 12:30 PM

Originally posted by veryhiphop View Post

ZMR alternator is of 232 W...very powerful and it can easily take a load of 55 w on the existing battery...i am using from one year...no issues....

however; suggest to turn off the headlight if in idle mode i.e traffic light..

If drive carefully then why to change the stock bulbs. I am pretty happy but yeah sometime feel that running out of lights.
But is there any bulbs from difft manufacturer which has more light but consume same power.

**Mzee_Maverik** · 09-25-2012, 12:34 PM

Originally posted by ertiga_zmr View Post

If drive carefully then why to change the stock bulbs. I am pretty happy but yeah sometime feel that running out of lights.
But is there any bulbs from difft manufacturer which has more light but consume same power.

yes there are indeed and is known as HID

**Praj zm** · 09-25-2012, 01:01 PM

there were many vibes in my zmr on the left cowl so took it to svc and told them the problem,he told me to replace the cowl blindly as though i am getting the cowl for free so later took it to my mechanic,he just replaced the left indicator and the vibes disappeared but still some vibes are coming from the headlight unit

so dont listen to the svc guys,the best word they know is 'REPLACE' they dont have patience to check the problem.
if any bike has a major problem,i guess they will tell us to replace the bike

**veryhiphop** · 09-25-2012, 01:04 PM

Originally posted by ertiga_zmr View Post

If drive carefully then why to change the stock bulbs. I am pretty happy but yeah sometime feel that running out of lights.
But is there any bulbs from difft manufacturer which has more light but consume same power.

In same 35W you can get other manufacture bulbs..light will be little better from the stock bulb..like P200 (old one not P200 NS) bulb which has a white light and has better light...cost Rs 260...

If ZMR has a good option for 55w bulb..then why we not change it and who does not want a better light...

**Divya Sharan** · 09-25-2012, 03:24 PM

Praj_zm, Ertiga_zmr:-
Yes, we can plonk a 55w bulb without a second thought.
Regarding the stock bulb, you'll feel lack of light once you hit the highway at night.

The 35w stock is ok ok types in city, but is horrible on highways.

**Praj zm** · 09-25-2012, 03:28 PM

Originally posted by Divya Sharan View Post

Praj_zm, Ertiga_zmr:-
Yes, we can plonk a 55w bulb without a second thought.
Regarding the stock bulb, you'll feel lack of light once you hit the highway at night.

The 35w stock is ok ok types in city, but is horrible on highways.

did you feel the difference in the 55w bulb because i remember my mechanic also said that there will be no difference if i put 55w halogen because it will not be supplied with enough power and it will be same as 35w bulb and did you do any modifications and which bulb are you using

**CodeEvo** · 09-25-2012, 04:29 PM

Originally posted by ertiga_zmr View Post

How much did it cost? Did you change at Service Centre or local workshop.

SVC they charged me 1.2k i think

**Divya Sharan** · 09-25-2012, 04:29 PM

Originally posted by Praj zm View Post

did you feel the difference in the 55w bulb because i remember my mechanic also said that there will be no difference if i put 55w halogen because it will not be supplied with enough power and it will be same as 35w bulb and did you do any modifications and which bulb are you using

No modifications required. All stock.
I beg to differ from your mechanic, the full load that the alternator can take in ZMR is approx 232W or somewhere close to 238W, but with stock components, max load is only 188-190W. That gives you 40W to play with.
I used Philips Halogen 55W (normal ones, 80 INR a piece) earlier. Moved to Philips Xtreme Vision 55W of late.

Saying that difference is quite noticeable would be an understatement.

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