Credit all goes to Antan Banerjee (to me)... ....

Can we have more details such as model number, some pics and most importantly where did you buy from??

Guys can anyone post a pic of the ZMR's handle lock slots.????

BlackPanther plonked in the ZMR's handle bars on the ZMA and this is the end result, cant use the handle lock. Just the handle bar was replaced, still using the ZMA's T.



@Above All - Please clear your inbox.

apart from the other earlier mentioned tricks (tyre pressure etc.) try crouching like you have to sit on r15, that helps me, should help you too.
For stoppie, only an expert can do that on karizma and bullet because of their dimensions and weight distribution.
I used to have classic cbz and was unable to perform stoppie on that. I changed front shocks and tyre to that of p150 which helped in stoppie because bike became slanted towards front due to difference in tyre size.
I sold it and got a p220, on which performing stoppie was a breeze.
Now I have zmr, on which I know i can't do stoppie( although have never tried.)
Yes, the tyre skidding is normal due to weight distribution and front fork angle of bike. To compensate that and to successfully perform a stoppie you have to completely transfer your weight on to the front by being on the fuel tank as soon as you hit the front brake, whereas in pulsars you can do stoppie by being on the seat only. You just need to shift your weight onto the wrists and thus to the front end, but that alone won't help in case of Karizma and bullet.

Any specific reason for shifting from a p220 to zmr?

Fifth gear means the torque delivered to the rear wheel is less. Doing a corner at the same speed in 4th gear will give more traction. Have you observed when riding in track the rider downshifts just before a corner?

Has anyone tried motul 300v 10w40??? How's it??

Every gear has a speed at which you continue to move without much acceleration, called coasting. So if at 5th gear the coasting speed will be about 40 kmph, at 4th it will be at 30...and at higher than these speeds closing the throttle will reduce the speed,and you feel you have control...whereas in 5th gear , if you are taking a curve at 40+ Kmph and close throttle there is no significant reduction in speeds, which makes you feel hurtling into the curve without control,and hence scarry...As an example take a wide curve in top gear at 40~50 kmph, you will feel slow and closing the throttle will seem to slow you down , while a tighter curve will always seem challenging at the same speeds...It is for this reason, and to accelerate out of the curve that riders down shift,in to the curve.

Is it so? I thought maximum torque at 6000 RPM holds good for all gears.

Sir, if I bend more into the corner; can I take the corner at higher speeds (in 5th cog)?
I got the reason for feeling scared, but since the bike isn't very rev friendly and I am in no mood to get one which is, can I attempt cornering at 70 clicks in 5th by maybe tilting a bit more?
[P.S - these actions are rarely done on a traffic road. Most of these stunts are done at a go-karting track about 30 km from Bangalore city. I have been practicing cornering for about 11 months now and can shift my butt across the saddle with ease, never had a knee down yet :P]

The normal practice is to brake before the corner entrance, shift gear move into the corner and then accelerate out of it...On roads this may not be possible at all......since the corner angle of attack must be known to you beforehand, no sand,oil, or other slippery material should be anywhere in the corner, and your entry and exit should be free of traffic clutter .
Leaning the bike at high speeds,will lead to wheel loosing grip, and it is always better to shift the body into the curve by leaning out into curve,and try to keep the bike as straight as possible.See the riders of Moto GP and how they enter and exit the curve.
On our roads this will not be possible, and with non track tires,and other pre-conditions not being conducive , DO NOT try it on roads....
It is better to drive with safe habits on road ,since we will not only injure ourselves, but other road users also in case of accidents.

That is why I mentioned this.

At the go kart track, all the points are known to me. Trust me, whether possible or not, I don't have the guts to try this on a public road.

By early next year around Feb-2013 most likely will have my new Job in CHENNAI.

Honestly though I am no homesick but will be staying out of KOLKATA professionally for the first time.
Will relocate with my dear Wifey as well.

Had been riding my White Angel ZMR from 16-May-2010 precisely with 33000 Kms on ODO.
Planning to sell my ZMR though not confirmed yet.
Planning since there are lot of works to be done on the ZMR although quite well maintained.

Timing Chain, Piston Ring, Front Disc Caliper Piston, Clutch Plate Assembly and so on.
These things would be changed for the first time and I do believe this are regular maintenance jobs.
Everything included with Coloring of Alloys would entail a cost of 10k INR at max.

Now is it suggested to overhaul the Bike and get it transported to CHENNAI.
Besides even with NOC it can be run for a period of ONE Year at max, I guess.

Probably under these case I might plan to switch to another Bike in CHENNAI.
1. New TBTS 500
2. CBR ABS 250
3. NINJA 650

Yes although Ninja is in my priority list dunno how will I manage the finances
Not too keen with the current CBRs also with lot of issues and fit and finish.
Besides I have a fetish for WHITE Colors hence would prefer the upcoming CBR 250 R White version of 2013.
And finally I was never a Bullet Man so I am unaware.

Although in Kolkata primarily TWO Wheels were used for Daily Office, Home, In Laws, Shopping etc.
There were also some weekend Tours covered on it too.

But with CHENNAI what I presume lot of touring would take place.

Please suggest some other BIKE options, with Wife of course, considering the luxury of seating posture in ZMR.
We both are fairly built with 150-160 Kgs combined weight.

Cheers & Thanks In Advance.

Have Posted this in WHAT Bike Section also

This is entirely OT here but still posted since I am a known person in this Thread.
Sorry if I have offended my fellow Bikers.

For touring bullet is the only bike among those you mentioned as both cbr and ninja are sports bike, hence not too touring friendly sitting posture. I don't know if there is any other indian touring bike for upgrading from zmr. Your only choice in that case is bullet,but that will be totally different from zmr. Although you can take a test ride and decide yourself.

I had done 22000km in 2years on p220 before selling it. It was good initially, but as time passed I came to knew that it needs a lot of maintainence to extract the first day like performance out of it. In those 22000km I changed chain set, con set overhauling and silencer, not to mention that I maintain my machines very well. Timing chain also started to make noise but I sold the bike at that point.

Karizma Was my all time favourite bike after classic cbz, but I took a test ride of p220 and decided to go for it. But that love for Karizma was still there in my heart. Whenever I passed through any Karizma on my p220, my love for Karizma got even more strengthened. I just loves the chain noise of Karizma which one hears whenever the bike passes by. Although I knew that I have more power under me than that of Karizma rider but even after that I don't knew why I always wanted a Karizma, like I have access to better girls now but till date I don't know why I still want the girl whom I first fall in love with. I assume this is something what some say as love at first sight. In Karizma's case it was somewhat like that only.

So after selling away my p220 my first choice was my first love i.e.Karizma, i went to nearby dealership and purchased the upgraded Karizma Zmr, since there was no point in purchasing the old one as it was without tubeless tyres. I still love the chain noise sound of Karizma, but this time that bike is mine, which is making that noise for my ears.

Although my first lady love is still not with me, but my first bike love is with me now and this time she is even more hot with FI, bank angle and lot of other goodies.

Excuse me.. Can you please read the facts before you post? CBR250R and Ninja 650 both are sports touring machines. Sitting posture may be a preference hence let's not comment. Sorry guys for OT.