An update from my 50 KM ride today morning with Rimula R4:

1. Didn't observe any drop in pick up in 1st/2nd gears.. Though i did feel a slight drop in the 4th & 5th, though only slight. It might also be due to the fact that this is the first major oil change for my engine & this was the first ever ride on it. Additionally i hadn't drained the oil from clutch box. So appx 250 ml of old burnt oil has got mixed with this new oil too.

2. The vibes from engine have been truly reduced & have got reduced by a noticeable extent. I still used to get a hell lot of vibes between 60-75 kmph even though some of the engine parts have been recently replaced. The same vibes were literally absent at those speeds today with R4 !! Engine was butter smooth at the higher speeds & i must say i was so happy !!

3. FE: Would let you folks know towards next weekend.

4. Engine heating: The ride was small; so couldn't get a good measure.

5. As some engine parts are new i didn't drag beyond 90 kmph. But even 90kmph was achieved effortlessly.

Conclusion so far:
My only major concern has been vibration at high speeds & am extremely satisfied with R4 literally throwing them out !!
& One major confirmation on my previous understanding over ZMR ; It is & it has always been the engine which is the main culprit behind those vibes. The "poor" fairing just takes the blame & bears all the burnt

How is veedol performing bro? Get your tire aligned at MRF showroom. The current setup isn't right.

get it checked from experts... like Divya said.. MRF guys can get it done.. Divya is using the same tire as you and it fit his bike perfectly..

Another 200 kms today. Rimula is good. Smooth ride.

OT - Pics (Not related to ownership though).

Thanks for the update.......I had difficult gear shifts and finding Neutral used to be annoying experience. Now I am looking for problems overall with the engine and gear shifts and find none....like you mentioned the engine Vibes cause a lot of body part chattering which is attenuated with Rimula.....best difference in feel was at high(42 C) ambient , at higher speed experience...no high temp, no roughness, and smooth gear shifts....

arey wah Divya, you seem to be trying a thing or two in photography now !! nice pics..

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Thanks to you too sir.. I actually took confidence from your & divya's posts to try this oil..

arey wah Divya, you seem to be trying a thing or two in photography now !! nice pics..

Now you guys are tempting me to get this oil.. wondering how great its going to be on zmr... my bike doesnt have much vibes even now.. might be even better after this oil.. excited..

Air presure of Pirelli SD 110/90-18... Please let me know, will upload some pics soon.... :-)

yes tyre shop owner has said that no chain cutting required....even when i get it fitted the shop owner was saying no modification need and same has been confirmed by many owners of ZMR here...

It was fine for two days...and just need a alignment....

Well i bring back chain cover with no cutting...will be going to a private bike service center to get it adjusted....

More input required, if you could... As I have fit 110/90-18 last weekend.. It seems to work fine till now.....

Cool....i get it aligned but tyre is not middle...slightly going towards left side...

was your bike hit from behind by anything?? it could be the swingarm in bent.. I just have a gut feeling on that...

Can you take a pic and upload it?? maybe the wheel bearing are the culprit..

yes i meet an accident way back approx 2.5 years.....suddenly a child run around on saraojni market road...to save him...bike get fall on right side....skidding.......

Will post a pic later on...want to go SVC yesterday; but Delhi is really heat up with temperature......as i get a time will go to a any other bike service center or MRF shop or SVC.....

I see.. I guess that could be the issue.. the swing arm could be bent.. since you had the stock tires, you probably didn't face any issues, now that you have fixed a broader tire.. its clearly visible.. where do you stay in Delhi mate??