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**snehithpereira** · 11-28-2013, 04:40 AM

Re: Hero Honda Karizma ZMR

Originally posted by red_karizma_zmr View Post

Hey,
I've 2 questions. I was cleaning my bike yesterday & saw rust spots on the exhaust tip & a very small portion of the swingarm joints. I'm used to washing the bike @ intervals of 1-2 weeks.

1). What should be the ideal washing interval?
2). Can I blow dry the bike? I've vacuum cleaner lying around in the house which can blow air as well.

1. There is no ideal wash period, I have known guys who get the bike washed only during scheduled service. Too many variables involved here, simple thing to do is wash it whenever it is needed.

2. Yes you can blow dry, as a matter of fact blow dry could even be useful by moving the water out of those tiny inaccessible crevices

it's especially helpful for the switch assemblies

**sarkartheruler** · 11-28-2013, 08:03 AM

Hero Honda Karizma ZMR

So I got my front tire air leakage fixed. Turns out that there was rust built up on the rim. It was fixed at one MRF service station.

So far so good. Perhaps using Nitrogen air would have avoided this.

**sarkartheruler** · 11-28-2013, 01:02 PM

Hero Honda Karizma ZMR

Hope its Ok to post below my own post

Time for insurance renewal: can we include roadside assistance? Is it even available for bikes? What is something goes wrong with the fuel pump and we're stuck in the highway.

And for warranty, what is class A,B,C? For me they have taken the maximum amount 690/- but given the lowest coverage. Also I think they have given warranty only for 4 years when everyone is getting for 5 years, right? Will have to get this sorted at the dealership.

Also what good is the Good Life program? What can we use those points that get accumulated during every service for? Can it be used for cashless purchase of spare parts?

**sounakray** · 11-28-2013, 08:50 PM

Re: Hero Honda Karizma ZMR

Hey everyone!
Got my ZMR today!

It's a beauty! I'm finding the riding comfort incredibly good!
Have already driven 55 km today,
and in this 55 km, I haven't strictly followed the company recommended break in process, but I haven't gone too extreme either. Based on numerous online articles, here's what I have done: I've idled a couple of minutes before starting to allow the engine to warm up. Have tried to constantly vary the engine RPM between 2.5 to 5k. Have touched 80 kmph once. Have used engine compression braking as much as possible.

So, here are some newbie questions for the veteran ZMR owners again:

1. Did I do the right thing or wrong?
2. What should I do next and how should I ride the next few hundred kms, until first servicing.
3. I know as per recommendation of many folks, I should use the Shell Advanced engine oil, but when should I replace it for the first time? Should I wait for the first servicing? Also, do I need 2 1ltr bottles, since ZMR's oil capacity is 1.3?
4. Something I found really weird: the cardboard cover on the oil cooler is still on on my bike. When I pointed it out to the mechanics they said that it should be removed only after the first servicing. Is it really true? If so, what's the rationale? If not, should I just take it off? :what:
5. The engine is generating quite some heat, and I get a burning smell. Again the mechanics said that it's because the oil sprinkled on the engine is burning, and is normal on a new bike. Is that true? Even the heat is normal? Or is it for the cardboard on the oil cooler?

Here's a snap of my new bike at the dealership (with myself on it

)

Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk

**red_karizma_zmr** · 11-28-2013, 09:28 PM

Re: Hero Honda Karizma ZMR

Originally posted by sounakray View Post

Hey everyone!
Got my ZMR today!

It's a beauty! I'm finding the riding comfort incredibly good!
Have already driven 55 km today,
and in this 55 km, I haven't strictly followed the company recommended break in process, but I haven't gone too extreme either. Based on numerous online articles, here's what I have done: I've idled a couple of minutes before starting to allow the engine to warm up. Have tried to constantly vary the engine RPM between 2.5 to 5k. Have touched 80 kmph once. Have used engine compression braking as much as possible.

So, here are some newbie questions for the veteran ZMR owners again:

1. Did I do the right thing or wrong?
2. What should I do next and how should I ride the next few hundred kms, until first servicing.
3. I know as per recommendation of many folks, I should use the Shell Advanced engine oil, but when should I replace it for the first time? Should I wait for the first servicing? Also, do I need 2 1ltr bottles, since ZMR's oil capacity is 1.3?
4. Something I found really weird: the cardboard cover on the oil cooler is still on on my bike. When I pointed it out to the mechanics they said that it should be removed only after the first servicing. Is it really true? If so, what's the rationale? If not, should I just take it off? :what:
5. The engine is generating quite some heat, and I get a burning smell. Again the mechanics said that it's because the oil sprinkled on the engine is burning, and is normal on a new bike. Is that true? Even the heat is normal? Or is it for the cardboard on the oil cooler?

Here's a snap of my new bike at the dealership (with myself on it

)

Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk

Don't go beyond 60kmph now or till 1st 1000 kms (recommended). Shift to Shell Advanced from 5-6k kms. Not now. The engine will be more coarse now & so will need thicker mineral oils for the time being before bedding in properly. If u switch to Shell Advanced now, the engine will be damaged.
Else, reg. riding just ensure that u shift @ the right rpm's & all the gears are being used.
Wait for 1st servicing- all the little niggles like burning smell, coarse gearbox, etc wud go away. Better still, I've heard that the bike becomes butter smooth after the 3-4th servicing. & yes, u've to buy 2 bottles of the engine oil.
Rest, enjoy ur ride & drive safe.

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Originally posted by sarkartheruler View Post

So I got my front tire air leakage fixed. Turns out that there was rust built up on the rim. It was fixed at one MRF service station.

So far so good. Perhaps using Nitrogen air would have avoided this.

I've the same bike. & I'm in love wid the colour. Its deep dark red. Not like the earlier light crayon red or whatever. Seems like Hero has changed the colours.

**Divya Sharan** · 11-28-2013, 10:29 PM

Re: Hero Honda Karizma ZMR

Originally posted by sounakray View Post

Hey everyone!
Got my ZMR today!

It's a beauty! I'm finding the riding comfort incredibly good!
Have already driven 55 km today,
and in this 55 km, I haven't strictly followed the company recommended break in process, but I haven't gone too extreme either. Based on numerous online articles, here's what I have done: I've idled a couple of minutes before starting to allow the engine to warm up. Have tried to constantly vary the engine RPM between 2.5 to 5k. Have touched 80 kmph once. Have used engine compression braking as much as possible.

So, here are some newbie questions for the veteran ZMR owners again:

1. Did I do the right thing or wrong?
2. What should I do next and how should I ride the next few hundred kms, until first servicing.
3. I know as per recommendation of many folks, I should use the Shell Advanced engine oil, but when should I replace it for the first time? Should I wait for the first servicing? Also, do I need 2 1ltr bottles, since ZMR's oil capacity is 1.3?
4. Something I found really weird: the cardboard cover on the oil cooler is still on on my bike. When I pointed it out to the mechanics they said that it should be removed only after the first servicing. Is it really true? If so, what's the rationale? If not, should I just take it off? :what:
5. The engine is generating quite some heat, and I get a burning smell. Again the mechanics said that it's because the oil sprinkled on the engine is burning, and is normal on a new bike. Is that true? Even the heat is normal? Or is it for the cardboard on the oil cooler?

Congrats bro!

Regarding run in, no need to strictly follow any book. What you have done is ok. Just be gentle. That's all. Shift to AX7 after 5k on the ODO.
Also, REMOVE that oil cooler waala cardboard ASAP!!!

**psr** · 11-28-2013, 11:16 PM

Re: Hero Honda Karizma ZMR

Originally posted by sounakray View Post

Hey everyone!
Got my ZMR today!

It's a beauty! I'm finding the riding comfort incredibly good!
Have already driven 55 km today,
and in this 55 km, I haven't strictly followed the company recommended break in process, but I haven't gone too extreme either. Based on numerous online articles, here's what I have done: I've idled a couple of minutes before starting to allow the engine to warm up. Have tried to constantly vary the engine RPM between 2.5 to 5k. Have touched 80 kmph once. Have used engine compression braking as much as possible.

So, here are some newbie questions for the veteran ZMR owners again:

1. Did I do the right thing or wrong?
2. What should I do next and how should I ride the next few hundred kms, until first servicing.
3. I know as per recommendation of many folks, I should use the Shell Advanced engine oil, but when should I replace it for the first time? Should I wait for the first servicing? Also, do I need 2 1ltr bottles, since ZMR's oil capacity is 1.3?
4. Something I found really weird: the cardboard cover on the oil cooler is still on on my bike. When I pointed it out to the mechanics they said that it should be removed only after the first servicing. Is it really true? If so, what's the rationale? If not, should I just take it off? :what:
5. The engine is generating quite some heat, and I get a burning smell. Again the mechanics said that it's because the oil sprinkled on the engine is burning, and is normal on a new bike. Is that true? Even the heat is normal? Or is it for the cardboard on the oil cooler?

Here's a snap of my new bike at the dealership (with myself on it

)

Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk

Congratulations on your getting the ZMR , a Good choice.
You are doing the engine break in right, so continue with it. Remove the cardboard from the oil cooler to enable it to cool better.
First 500 Kms do not exceed 80 Kmph or 5 K RPM. after that till 1,000 Kms do not exceed 90 Kmph , 6 K RPM after which...you just enjoy the bike's smoothness at higher RPMs and speeds.
Change the oil at the first 250~300 Kms to wash away the initial crap which all new engines accumulate inside,..after that change oil at 1,000 on ODO.
Start using Shell AX7 from 250 Kms first oil change. It has ingredients to make your bike run smoothly and helps in proper setting in .
The Honda engine is a very capable one ,and is still manufactured by them for use in CRF 230.
Good Luck.

**abhi7013** · 11-28-2013, 11:22 PM

Re: Hero Honda Karizma ZMR

Originally posted by sounakray View Post

Hey everyone!
Got my ZMR today!

It's a beauty! I'm finding the riding comfort incredibly good!
Have already driven 55 km today,
and in this 55 km, I haven't strictly followed the company recommended break in process, but I haven't gone too extreme either. Based on numerous online articles, here's what I have done: I've idled a couple of minutes before starting to allow the engine to warm up. Have tried to constantly vary the engine RPM between 2.5 to 5k. Have touched 80 kmph once. Have used engine compression braking as much as possible.

So, here are some newbie questions for the veteran ZMR owners again:

1. Did I do the right thing or wrong?
2. What should I do next and how should I ride the next few hundred kms, until first servicing.
3. I know as per recommendation of many folks, I should use the Shell Advanced engine oil, but when should I replace it for the first time? Should I wait for the first servicing? Also, do I need 2 1ltr bottles, since ZMR's oil capacity is 1.3?
4. Something I found really weird: the cardboard cover on the oil cooler is still on on my bike. When I pointed it out to the mechanics they said that it should be removed only after the first servicing. Is it really true? If so, what's the rationale? If not, should I just take it off? :what:
5. The engine is generating quite some heat, and I get a burning smell. Again the mechanics said that it's because the oil sprinkled on the engine is burning, and is normal on a new bike. Is that true? Even the heat is normal? Or is it for the cardboard on the oil cooler?

Here's a snap of my new bike at the dealership (with myself on it

)

Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk

First of all congrats for getting the bike! Remove the cardboard cover as air is required to cool down the oil from the radiator. And burning smell is pretty common in the bike when its new. And let the service guys change the oil for the first few services. If you try changing to a different brand then it voids warranty. That's what i was told here. And do not cross 60kmph till first 1000-1500 kms. And wish you a happy and safe ownership experience ahead!

**Supreeeth** · 11-28-2013, 11:37 PM

Re: Hero Honda Karizma ZMR

Originally posted by sounakray View Post

Hey everyone!
Got my ZMR today!

It's a beauty! I'm finding the riding comfort incredibly good!
Have already driven 55 km today,
and in this 55 km, I haven't strictly followed the company recommended break in process, but I haven't gone too extreme either. Based on numerous online articles, here's what I have done: I've idled a couple of minutes before starting to allow the engine to warm up. Have tried to constantly vary the engine RPM between 2.5 to 5k. Have touched 80 kmph once. Have used engine compression braking as much as possible.

So, here are some newbie questions for the veteran ZMR owners again:

1. Did I do the right thing or wrong?
2. What should I do next and how should I ride the next few hundred kms, until first servicing.
3. I know as per recommendation of many folks, I should use the Shell Advanced engine oil, but when should I replace it for the first time? Should I wait for the first servicing? Also, do I need 2 1ltr bottles, since ZMR's oil capacity is 1.3?
4. Something I found really weird: the cardboard cover on the oil cooler is still on on my bike. When I pointed it out to the mechanics they said that it should be removed only after the first servicing. Is it really true? If so, what's the rationale? If not, should I just take it off? :what:
5. The engine is generating quite some heat, and I get a burning smell. Again the mechanics said that it's because the oil sprinkled on the engine is burning, and is normal on a new bike. Is that true? Even the heat is normal? Or is it for the cardboard on the oil cooler?

Here's a snap of my new bike at the dealership (with myself on it

)

Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk

Congratulations Bro
U ve made a good choice
Cut down high speeds for atleast 1000 kms....
It wd be feasible if u stick to stock engine oil n let the service guys change it for first 2 services.... Maybe after 3k on ur odo u can shift to shell advance
Remove the cardboard cover
Engine getting heated n burning smell is common on new engines.... The engine will get smooth after 1-2k kms
Have fun n ride safe

Bikers have 3 things in life that they can never turn their back on -
The motorcycle
The family &
Respect

**ice man** · 11-28-2013, 11:55 PM

Re: Hero Honda Karizma ZMR

Heard from unknown sources that Hero is taking advance booking for new ebr Zmr ...how true is that ?

**antan_shank** · 11-29-2013, 11:14 AM

Re: Hero Honda Karizma ZMR

Originally posted by sounakray View Post

Hey everyone!
Got my ZMR today!

It's a beauty! I'm finding the riding comfort incredibly good!
Have already driven 55 km today,
and in this 55 km, I haven't strictly followed the company recommended break in process, but I haven't gone too extreme either. Based on numerous online articles, here's what I have done: I've idled a couple of minutes before starting to allow the engine to warm up. Have tried to constantly vary the engine RPM between 2.5 to 5k. Have touched 80 kmph once. Have used engine compression braking as much as possible.

So, here are some newbie questions for the veteran ZMR owners again:

1. Did I do the right thing or wrong?
2. What should I do next and how should I ride the next few hundred kms, until first servicing.
3. I know as per recommendation of many folks, I should use the Shell Advanced engine oil, but when should I replace it for the first time? Should I wait for the first servicing? Also, do I need 2 1ltr bottles, since ZMR's oil capacity is 1.3?
4. Something I found really weird: the cardboard cover on the oil cooler is still on on my bike. When I pointed it out to the mechanics they said that it should be removed only after the first servicing. Is it really true? If so, what's the rationale? If not, should I just take it off? :what:
5. The engine is generating quite some heat, and I get a burning smell. Again the mechanics said that it's because the oil sprinkled on the engine is burning, and is normal on a new bike. Is that true? Even the heat is normal? Or is it for the cardboard on the oil cooler?

Here's a snap of my new bike at the dealership (with myself on it

)

Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk

Congo Hv a safe ride ahead!!!

**AmoghDox** · 11-29-2013, 01:30 PM

Re: Hero Honda Karizma ZMR

Originally posted by ice man View Post

Heard from unknown sources that Hero is taking advance booking for new ebr Zmr ...how true is that ?

Presuming Hero going launch upgraded Karizma only after autoexpo 2014, i have been touch with couple of local dealer here in Pune, none of them are aware when Hero is going to launch new Karizma, though in Pune current ZMR and Karizma R can be deliver in one single day...

**sarkartheruler** · 11-29-2013, 02:38 PM

Re: Hero Honda Karizma ZMR

Using different engine oil voids warranty. Yes or No?

**Divya Sharan** · 11-29-2013, 03:13 PM

Re: Hero Honda Karizma ZMR

Originally posted by sarkartheruler View Post

Using different engine oil voids warranty. Yes or No?

Yes, if SVC folk know (and you don't have friendly relations) and a big NO otherwise.

**red_karizma_zmr** · 11-29-2013, 10:03 PM

Re: Hero Honda Karizma ZMR

Just came from a high-speed run now. & I must say ZMR is awesome @ high speeds. Was getting bored @ home. So, went out to try high-speed run on the smooth & wide ghy bypass road (35km). Maintained constant speeds of 90-100. It was a thrilling experience. Max I reached was 114 kmph (due to road constraints). It was my 1st high-speed run. Till now I was only doing minor speed bursts(though I've reached speeds of 110 kmph). It is awesomely home @ high speeds & can do 90+ all day long. There is no stress on the engine at alllllllll.

& accelerates well too. Can get to 100 pretty quick. & brakes are also awesomeeee. Never gave me any problems. Once I had to brake from 90+ to a standstill (as traffic stopped just ahead of me @ a juncture). & I stopped to a standstill in about 50-60m. No swerving at all. I must say I'm damn impressed by the Nissin brakes. They do their job well.

Some pics from today evening.

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