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  • #13426
    Re: Hero Honda Karizma ZMR

    Originally posted by Divya Sharan View Post
    Used Rimula till a month back. 30000+ kms.
    Using Shell ax7 for over 5k kms now. Decent oil. Since I tour a lot, ax7 kind of makes more sense. If you ride normally, you can take it up to 3000 kms.

    Tapatalk'd from my stupid phone!
    I have been using th AX7 since 16k K.M. Great oil, lasting of the oil depends on the weather condition... I got aximum life 2.8k an minimum 2.3k...

    Feels great and the makes bike smooth even it's nearing a change... But not sure how will I continue as the oil dealer in West Bengal is no more...

    Thinking to switch to Veedol Super Swift hear it's a better oil than AX7 but not checked personally....

    Sent from my Micromax A117 using Tapatalk

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    • #13427
      Re: Hero Honda Karizma ZMR

      [MENTION=47074]Divya[/MENTION] bhai, any plans to switch to FS oil?

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      • #13428
        Re: Hero Honda Karizma ZMR

        Originally posted by kmk0311 View Post
        @Divya bhai, any plans to switch to FS oil?
        I used Mobil1 10w40 FS initially. I must say, its the best oil for ZMR. Drain intervals between 4-4.5k kms.
        But its very costly. ~1100 rupees per liter in BLR now.

        Hence, I have decided to keep running the bike on mineral/refined mineral oils only.
        Got a $5 head? Get a $5 helmet.
        Because everyone who passes, isn't a martyr!

        Bullet Service Guide CBR 250R Parts Manual Fz16 service manual - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1-...VFQmJzakk/view
        Hero Moto Corp Bikes' Parts RE STD 350 Wiring Diagram (CI) Service Manual - Classic 350/500
        ZMR parts - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-U...it?usp=sharing
        P200NS Spares' prices - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/...taGd5R2c#gid=0

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        • #13429
          Re: Hero Honda Karizma ZMR

          Originally posted by Divya Sharan View Post
          I used Mobil1 10w40 FS initially. I must say, its the best oil for ZMR. Drain intervals between 4-4.5k kms.
          But its very costly. ~1100 rupees per liter in BLR now.

          Hence, I have decided to keep running the bike on mineral/refined mineral oils only.
          You mean SS like the AX7 which you use right now?

          I have a doubt, clocked 3.5k on ODO. Should I switch to SS oil now or do I wait for some more kms to add? The hero oil initially is smooth, but only for a short period.

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          • #13430
            Re: Hero Honda Karizma ZMR

            Originally posted by kmk0311 View Post
            You mean SS like the AX7 which you use right now?
            Yes. Not SS per se, highly refined mineral you may say!

            Originally posted by kmk0311 View Post
            I have a doubt, clocked 3.5k on ODO. Should I switch to SS oil now or do I wait for some more kms to add? The hero oil initially is smooth, but only for a short period.
            Keep your composure till 7-8k kms on the ODO. Drain the Hero oil post 1200-1500 kms.
            Got a $5 head? Get a $5 helmet.
            Because everyone who passes, isn't a martyr!

            Bullet Service Guide CBR 250R Parts Manual Fz16 service manual - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1-...VFQmJzakk/view
            Hero Moto Corp Bikes' Parts RE STD 350 Wiring Diagram (CI) Service Manual - Classic 350/500
            ZMR parts - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-U...it?usp=sharing
            P200NS Spares' prices - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/...taGd5R2c#gid=0

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            • #13431
              Re: Hero Honda Karizma ZMR

              Originally posted by Divya Sharan View Post
              Keep your composure till 7-8k kms on the ODO. Drain the Hero oil post 1200-1500 kms.
              Drain the hero oil post 1500 kms and then replace that with a... different mineral oil?
              Last edited by kmk0311; 04-18-2014, 04:29 PM.

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              • #13432
                Re: Hero Honda Karizma ZMR

                Originally posted by kmk0311 View Post
                Drain the hero oil post 1500 kms and then replace that with a... different mineral oil?
                Nahi mere bhai. Use the same oil, but with drain intervals of 1.2-1.4k kms until you shift to AX7 or the likes.
                Got a $5 head? Get a $5 helmet.
                Because everyone who passes, isn't a martyr!

                Bullet Service Guide CBR 250R Parts Manual Fz16 service manual - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1-...VFQmJzakk/view
                Hero Moto Corp Bikes' Parts RE STD 350 Wiring Diagram (CI) Service Manual - Classic 350/500
                ZMR parts - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-U...it?usp=sharing
                P200NS Spares' prices - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/...taGd5R2c#gid=0

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                • #13433
                  Re: Hero Honda Karizma ZMR

                  Originally posted by Divya Sharan View Post
                  Nahi mere bhai. Use the same oil, but with drain intervals of 1.2-1.4k kms until you shift to AX7 or the likes.
                  Damn, More visits to the ASC then.

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                  • #13434
                    Re: Hero Honda Karizma ZMR

                    Originally posted by kmk0311 View Post
                    Damn, More visits to the ASC then.
                    No need. Get a #17 ring spanner/wrench and do it yourself. Say, you visit ASC every 2k kms, do the oil drain at 1k kms yourself!
                    Got a $5 head? Get a $5 helmet.
                    Because everyone who passes, isn't a martyr!

                    Bullet Service Guide CBR 250R Parts Manual Fz16 service manual - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1-...VFQmJzakk/view
                    Hero Moto Corp Bikes' Parts RE STD 350 Wiring Diagram (CI) Service Manual - Classic 350/500
                    ZMR parts - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-U...it?usp=sharing
                    P200NS Spares' prices - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/...taGd5R2c#gid=0

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                    • #13435
                      Re: Hero Honda Karizma ZMR

                      All
                      I might buy a ZMR (a year old with 8000 Kms). The kid who owns it has skipped a couple of services and the bike is out of warranty. As I understand, all Hero bikes before Apr 2013 come with a standard 2-year warranty.

                      Why the ZMR? One of the cheapest FI bikes and I have no ambitions of riding fast or going on long trips. Carry kids and putter around the city.
                      With the current models having been discontinued and the new ZMR around the corner, I believe it doesn't make sense to buy a bike whose parts will be even harder to find even when out of production PLUS the fact that the even with 30% mark down the bike is OUT OF Warranty barely one year after its purchase.

                      Cost is a motivator, I am not going to get younger to ride the R15 of which there are many.

                      What do you guys think?

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                      • #13436
                        Re: Hero Honda Karizma ZMR

                        Originally posted by rapperswil View Post
                        All
                        I might buy a ZMR (a year old with 8000 Kms). The kid who owns it has skipped a couple of services and the bike is out of warranty. As I understand, all Hero bikes before Apr 2013 come with a standard 2-year warranty.

                        Why the ZMR? One of the cheapest FI bikes and I have no ambitions of riding fast or going on long trips. Carry kids and putter around the city.
                        With the current models having been discontinued and the new ZMR around the corner, I believe it doesn't make sense to buy a bike whose parts will be even harder to find even when out of production PLUS the fact that the even with 30% mark down the bike is OUT OF Warranty barely one year after its purchase.

                        Cost is a motivator, I am not going to get younger to ride the R15 of which there are many.

                        What do you guys think?
                        The bike is meant for sane riding with high fuel efficiency and can be enjoyed the most in its mid-rpm ranges. I guess your need matches here. When it comes to spare parts availability, it's not as bad as people think. Here in Bangalore, you have a main distributor in lalbhagh road who has stock of almost every part. And coming to bike being out of warranty, mine was out of it just after 2 months of purchase. Reason being, i gave it for service at a private mech cause the ASC guys suck big time.. And would suggest you too to do the same, now that the warranty is lost.
                        ZMR- PGMFI re-defined

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                        • #13437
                          Re: Hero Honda Karizma ZMR

                          Originally posted by rapperswil View Post
                          Carry kids and putter around the city.
                          For this point alone, you'd be better off looking for a naked bike. Search for used duke 200 or 200ns. For highway runs, ZMR is awesome.


                          Tapatalk'd from my stupid phone!
                          Got a $5 head? Get a $5 helmet.
                          Because everyone who passes, isn't a martyr!

                          Bullet Service Guide CBR 250R Parts Manual Fz16 service manual - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1-...VFQmJzakk/view
                          Hero Moto Corp Bikes' Parts RE STD 350 Wiring Diagram (CI) Service Manual - Classic 350/500
                          ZMR parts - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-U...it?usp=sharing
                          P200NS Spares' prices - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/...taGd5R2c#gid=0

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                          • #13438
                            Re: Hero Honda Karizma ZMR

                            Originally posted by rapperswil View Post
                            Carry kids and putter around the city.
                            For this point alone, you'd be better off looking for a naked bike. Search for used duke 200 or 200ns. For highway runs, ZMR is awesome.

                            Tapatalk'd from my stupid phone!
                            Got a $5 head? Get a $5 helmet.
                            Because everyone who passes, isn't a martyr!

                            Bullet Service Guide CBR 250R Parts Manual Fz16 service manual - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1-...VFQmJzakk/view
                            Hero Moto Corp Bikes' Parts RE STD 350 Wiring Diagram (CI) Service Manual - Classic 350/500
                            ZMR parts - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-U...it?usp=sharing
                            P200NS Spares' prices - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/...taGd5R2c#gid=0

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                            • #13439
                              Re: Hero Honda Karizma ZMR

                              Originally posted by Divya Sharan View Post
                              For this point alone, you'd be better off looking for a naked bike. Search for used duke 200 or 200ns. For highway runs, ZMR is awesome.
                              I thought the ZMR was a Unicorn++ with Fuel Injection and a fairing and city riding was its forte.
                              Curious why you'd recommend a KTM/NS? Plus the ZMR, I've been told, gives 42-45 if ridden below 50 kph.
                              I'd assumed you'd wholeheartedly recommend it.

                              I rode a neighbor's Duke for an hour. The engine was fuming like a furnace. I had ridden (test ride) a bullet earlier that day and it was easier finding neutral on the Bullets than the KTM.
                              How common is the issue of fairing rattle on the ZMR ?

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                              • #13440
                                Re: Hero Honda Karizma ZMR

                                Originally posted by rapperswil View Post
                                As I understand, all Hero bikes before Apr 2013 come with a standard 2-year warranty.

                                Why the ZMR? One of the cheapest FI bikes and I have no ambitions of riding fast or going on long trips. Carry kids and putter around the city.
                                With the current models having been discontinued and the new ZMR around the corner, I believe it doesn't make sense to buy a bike whose parts will be even harder to find even when out of production PLUS the fact that the even with 30% mark down the bike is OUT OF Warranty barely one year after its purchase.

                                What do you guys think?
                                If you have no idea of long trips then I doubt if you will enjoy this bike. ZMR is a bulky bike for pure city riding IMO.

                                This is how I have been carrying load on my ZMR off late. Guys do any mods for carrying stuff while touring?

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