I'd be hitting the highway soon for loooong-er rides. Need to sort out something that has been bothering me for 2 days now. I guess dark clouds haven't spared my bike yet.

I feel some strain like feeling in the transmission, some vibration kind of feeling. There are notice-able vibes in the handle bar now, foot pegs vibrate as much as they did before.
Also, the engine doesn't feel 100% smooth, may be more like 90%.

Initially, I thought it maybe a bent rim on the front wheel. Took it to MRF wheel alignment store. Nope! Got the rear rim checked too, that was fine as well.
Next, I suspected cone sets (don't ask me why, it just occurred). So, I did a basic test of leaving the handle bar completely at 65 kmph on the Outer Ring road. The bike traveled straight!

Next, I went to the chain and lubed it. Vibes reduced, but still persisted.
Now my question is, could the sprocket have worn out? But it has been only 13k kms on this set so far. I changed the first set at 16k kms. That was due to my negligence in the first 6-7k kms when I never lubed it, but this set has never seen a dry chain. Also, I cleaned it once with WD40/kerosene once every month to remove the muck and grime. It'd be so inhuman on the chain's part to die so easily.

Also, I guess I need to change the engine oil to get rid of that strain like feeling from the engine. But, it has been only 1400 kms on Rimula so far. Gear shifts are not as smooth as before. [MENTION=32286]psr[/MENTION] sir, any clues?

Many people here said stock tires of ZMR are not good and tend to skit on rainy days.. I guess I got well adapted to the TVS tires of APACHE RTR that I feel these are great :P

I never found the zmr tires to be bad.. now even the michelin sirac street seems to be doing well in wet roads after i reduced the psi to 32 from 35.. but will go for psd soon..


Guys.. the psd here in Delhi costs 3400 for the rear tyre..


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That's cheap! Anyway do you have any idea about the ideal pressure for a 110 sized tyre? Is it same as stock?

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Yes.. maintain the same pressure as in stock. I fill up only 32 in rear as the tire skids during wet conditions..

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That's cheap! Anyway do you have any idea about the ideal pressure for a 110 sized tyre? Is it same as stock?

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no way.. if 32 is for 100 there would be a 10% increased space both inside and outside the tire in 110 so if you fill 32 for 100, then you will have to keep the pressure 32+3.2 = 35 or 36~ [ or 38 if ya don't care about extra traction ]

There is no concrete evidence that a Diesel heavy vehicle oil can cause problems to Petrol motorcycles when the oil does not include friction modifiers.. However there is also no concrete evidence that it wont cause any damage to the engine parts in the long run , specifically due to the way a diesel oil is formulated & also due to the additive types.. While many bikers claim to have used diesel oils without any issues, many advanced mechanics on the other hand advice against that.. So it is bit of a gamble, or may be a calculated risk.. One should take it if he is ready; & if taken, then no point being a cry baby...

Personally i am not too convinced on using many oils with those so called motor biking certifications.. you pay a damn premium for them, but you still feel like changing the oil even before leaving the parking lot... that is the precise reason i wanted to try Rimula R4 & am still running on it.. Would change the oil only when i find another one worth the money..

If the oil composition due to changing Euro norms had not taken place, I would not have looked for an alternate to JASO MA grade...It is well known fact that the ZDDP and Calcium are good for the engine in reducing wear and esp ., in Engines with higher stress , and Loading on parts like in a Air Cooled Motorcycle engine....The Diesel and Air cooled engines both have almost same kind of operational environment, and require good protective additives, which were being removed systematically by norms to protect the Catcon....forgetting the fact that the engine and it's moving parts need these additives for it's very working.....Hence the hunt for an oil with these additives landed me with Diesel oils...I did read up on it's use in other countries for more than 6 years without negative results....and saw many pictures of Engine insides with least wear at high ODO readings....this made me experiment and I did get good results...Still I made it a point to warn would be users of unknown problems yet to surface.....

Good to know that you are running on R4 and have acceptable results......

The Journey and search continues..

Detailed trip log would be up soon.
[MENTION=27501]rreneav1987[/MENTION], one must always keep 3-4 psi air pressure EXTRA during rains. Gives more traction (contrary to belief)
Read - Riding in the Rains: The Art of Safe Riding

Awesome.. welcome back.. this trip was during the weekend, is it??

Guys.. i finally got the battery changed.. got the Amaron 9AH fitted into the same battery cage after a small alteration.. rather couple of cuts and welds.. it fit right in.. spent some 2000 today including the battery and the modification...

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