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**rreneav1987** · 02-27-2013, 10:07 PM

Originally posted by Shreeni0403 View Post

EDIT : Any straight fit tank scoop for the ZMA tank ? :-/

Well.. what you can do in case you don't find any direct fit is get it done custom.. but you gotta find an expert for this.. cos most of the custom made are horrible..

**Divya Sharan** · 02-27-2013, 11:03 PM

Originally posted by Shreeni0403 View Post

AFAIK ZMR's fairing is not aerodynamically tested (wind tunnel testing I guess) like the R15/CBR, correct me if I am wrong.

Absolutely true.

EDIT : Any straight fit tank scoop for the ZMA tank ? :-/

AFAIK, getting one custom made is the best option. I don't see any direct fits... Try Dazzler's. (not a big fan though)

Originally posted by rreneav1987 View Post

I am not sure what you are tyring to say here mate. but its helps me out in a lot of ways..

I love the ZMR's windshield.. of course.. in a sitting position tht the ZMR offers.. the windshield doesn't play any vital role.. however.. when it rains.. or when there is heavy wind.. or when it freezing cold.. just crouch.. and hell yeahhhh.. there is the pleasure.. it protects you better in these conditions... i don't get the water hitting my face directly.. nor the wind gets past it.. and during winter.. again.. it pushes the air away.. and i guess the windshield usually on bikes are for crouching position only.. atleast for those of full faired and half faired bikes.. if you are looking for a windshield like those of in Avenger or in RE.. you will have to give up on the beautiful looking fairing..

True, but not only does crouching on the Karizma look odd, but the low tank (non muscular flat shaped) and riding stance (upright handlebars and forward set footpegs) don't help in doing so either. Leave the pegs and the handlebar, at least they should have shaped the tank differently to aid in putting the chest on it while crouching. A little bulge, ala CBR/R15.

**abhi7013** · 02-27-2013, 11:18 PM

Originally posted by rreneav1987 View Post

I am not sure what you are tyring to say here mate. but its helps me out in a lot of ways..

I love the ZMR's windshield.. of course.. in a sitting position tht the ZMR offers.. the windshield doesn't play any vital role.. however.. when it rains.. or when there is heavy wind.. or when it freezing cold.. just crouch.. and hell yeahhhh.. there is the pleasure.. it protects you better in these conditions... i don't get the water hitting my face directly.. nor the wind gets past it.. and during winter.. again.. it pushes the air away.. and i guess the windshield usually on bikes are for crouching position only.. atleast for those of full faired and half faired bikes.. if you are looking for a windshield like those of in Avenger or in RE.. you will have to give up on the beautiful looking fairing..

Bro you expect the rider to crouch during rains? Have you tried riding atleast a few kms by crouching? Try it. You'll know for yourself. You will not be able to move a limb. Zmr's tank is like thar and the split bars are way too far if you wanna crouch

**rreneav1987** · 02-28-2013, 08:19 AM

Originally posted by Divya Sharan View Post

True, but not only does crouching on the Karizma look odd, but the low tank (non muscular flat shaped) and riding stance (upright handlebars and forward set footpegs) don't help in doing so either. Leave the pegs and the handlebar, at least they should have shaped the tank differently to aid in putting the chest on it while crouching. A little bulge, ala CBR/R15.

I accept it

but I found a sweetspot where in i don't feel pain when crouched up on the tank.. but yes.. sitting posture does look awkward as ZMR is a sports tourer

Originally posted by abhi7013 View Post

Bro you expect the rider to crouch during rains? Have you tried riding atleast a few kms by crouching? Try it. You'll know for yourself. You will not be able to move a limb. Zmr's tank is like thar and the split bars are way too far if you wanna crouch

mate.. i have traveled in rain.. many number of times crouching.. not for few kilometers... but atleast 3 to 4 kms.. maybe you are not crouching in proper position..

I found a sweetspot where i feel comfortable during crouching position.. also this depends on your height... i am avg in height..

**veryhiphop** · 02-28-2013, 11:09 AM

Finally my ZMR problems are rectified.....

Parts changed as follows:

Warranty

1. Head Assembly Cylinder - 3773 Rs
2. Piston - 283 Rs.
3. Ring Set Piston - 272 Rs.
4. Pin Piston - 52 Rs
5. Gasket Cylinder Head - 254 Rs.
6. Value Inlet - 119 Rs.
7. Cam Shaft Comp. - 1003 Rs.
8. Lifter Assy. Tensioner - 392 Rs.

Cost Parts

1. Engine Oil - 215 Rs.
2. Seal Valve - 41. Rs
3. Throttle Cable A and B - 74 and 84 Rs.
4. Clutch Cable - 96 Rs.
5. Plug - 66 Rs.
6. Gasket Tensioner Lefter - 27 Rs.

Then some screws/pipe screw, bolt, washer etc.

Overall billing amount paid 827 Rs.

The SVC has not done there work properly in earlier service resulted in some serious damage to parts internally....

**abhi7013** · 02-28-2013, 11:49 AM

Originally posted by rreneav1987 View Post

I accept it

but I found a sweetspot where in i don't feel pain when crouched up on the tank.. but yes.. sitting posture does look awkward as ZMR is a sports tourer

mate.. i have traveled in rain.. many number of times crouching.. not for few kilometers... but atleast 3 to 4 kms.. maybe you are not crouching in proper position..

I found a sweetspot where i feel comfortable during crouching position.. also this depends on your height... i am avg in height..

So in dat position u never experienced wind blasts? What was your speed?

**veryhiphop** · 02-28-2013, 11:54 AM

Any good front brakes disc pads apart from the Hero Motors?

**ravi@17bhp** · 02-28-2013, 11:59 AM

Originally posted by veryhiphop View Post

Any good front brakes disc pads apart from the Hero Motors?

RTR Apahe disc pads 259 rupees; bang for the buck. But its not as good as Nissin.

**veryhiphop** · 02-28-2013, 12:05 PM

Originally posted by ravi@17bhp View Post

RTR Apahe disc pads 259 rupees; bang for the buck. But its not as good as Nissin.

Need better then Nissin...

heard that N250 are good and can be fit in zmr....

**ravi@17bhp** · 02-28-2013, 12:07 PM

Originally posted by veryhiphop View Post

Need better then Nissin...

heard that N250 are good and can be fit in zmr....

Yes. N250's pads are direct fit on ZMA/ZMR. They are marginally better at the same.

**Bibhudatta** · 02-28-2013, 12:34 PM

Originally posted by Divya Sharan View Post

Naah... Nothing fancy... I'd a local fancy foam type grip for the initial 18k kms. Then they peeled off, being foam type. Got another local grip and using them for 7k kms now.
All about your personal comfort level.

Hmm.. Thanks Bro.. Wud then try to get one that feels good overall..

**ravi@17bhp** · 02-28-2013, 12:52 PM

I replaced the stock ZMA palm grips, which became slippery after 6.5 years, with the rubber palm grips of Dazzler/Unicorn. They are awesome for grip in all conditions. The accelerator grip is not a straight fit; had to peel of the grip from the plastic cylinder and use it. I don't know if these can be fitted to ZMR. Need to check.

**veryhiphop** · 02-28-2013, 01:21 PM

Originally posted by ravi@17bhp View Post

Yes. N250's pads are direct fit on ZMA/ZMR. They are marginally better at the same.

Is it confirmed....then i shall buy a n250 front pads for my ZMR...price is little higher for n250 approx 1300...where as ZMR cost 1100

**rreneav1987** · 02-28-2013, 01:22 PM

Originally posted by abhi7013 View Post

So in dat position u never experienced wind blasts? What was your speed?

nope.. i didn't face any wind blasts.. and i was traveling at 80-85 and sometimes 90 kmph on the highways.... Delhi to Chandigarh highways.. NH01

crosswinds yes.. but not on face

**ravi@17bhp** · 02-28-2013, 01:35 PM

Originally posted by veryhiphop View Post

Is it confirmed....then i shall buy a n250 front pads for my ZMR...price is little higher for n250 approx 1300...where as ZMR cost 1100

As far as I know, both ZMA and ZMR has the same front disc setup. I have known people using N250R's pads on ZMA. So, you can use the Ninja pads on ZMR too. But, wait for a confirmation from any ZMR owner.

Have you guys noticed the difference in the new GRS shocks. I have noticed this recently. The ZMR with zapper tyre is a 2012 model and the shocks are factory-fitted. And the ZMR with Sirac rear tyre is Rakesh_ZMR's. He recently replaced the shocks on his bike and they design is slightly different. The hydraulic unit is inverted. The mechanic at the SVC told they design is changed as the initial shocks lose gas when hit potholes at high speeds. I don't know how far its true. And I don't know how inverting the hydraulic springs adds durability. and I don't know if there are any other changes internally in the springs.

Old design

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