yes dhiraj..you can change bulb to 60/55 which is cheaper option.. incase u ready to spend then go in for HID

i am not sure, i ran out of tarmac...but will surely test that one out...on my older zma-R model i was able to drag it till 9 k in 4th gear though...so hoping it to behave the same way on this baby...

Hey guys I have added all your group pics in ZMR community and they look great together..

***DISCLAIMER - These pics are clicked by Worrisomebear and vishal_91. Keep clicking guys....

HID headlamps for ZMR


Does the HID bulb put any extra load on the battery? I mean, does it cause flickering of the display when starting up, dimming of display when headlamp is switched on, etc.? Do we need to upgrade the battery to 14A?

BTW, I'm also from Bangalore.

which liquid soap does any one use to wash his ZMR, i need gud one which should not harm my color as well as other plastic part.

well as far as i have seen the HID should not cause either of the problems you have mentioned above...but it does reduce the total battery life by about 30%(so batt can go kaput in like 2 yrs which has usual life span of 3 yrs). Also the reflector might burn if you are riding it for the entire night....not too sure on that

Help me in buying ZMR or A180

Hi All,

Please help me in buying ZMR or A180

I am 5.9ft and 78Kgs weight
Will use it for daily commute to office and home around 30kms and once in two months on the highways.
Looking for good VFM and good FE around 40kmpl :-) and low maintaince

Help me choose the right bike since i will use it on daily basis.

Thanks in advance!!!!

Go for ZMR...it give you a excellent mileage approx. 45...quality...low maintenance..

Hi,
Both are 2 different vehicles.

ZMR engine is very refined and it has a good riding posture. 180 has a more sporty riding posture.

I had a 180 for about 5 years, I sold it about a week back and booked a ZMR.

FE wise both will give around 40+

VFM you need to decide. ZMR is 1.2Lakh where as a 180 will be close to 75K. You need to pay close to 40K extra for ZMR. Go for what your heart says.

all parts which are rusted can be changed under warranty

dheeraj : U better meet me

Use armorall wash and wax..u may get at opera house ...

buy some polish for paint and plastic parts.. once bike is washed..polish the bike...

get a tyre foam to clean tyres

and swap rear tyre asap...

ZMR priced at Rs. 1.02 Lac on Road.

Head Lamp Observations

Dear FRIENDS,

For the first time after around 5400 kms did a night driving of around 50 kms on 04-Nov-2010.
From my Office in Central Kolkata to North Kolkata @ my in laws place with my better half.
The entire route was mixed with City Traffic, Expressway and pitch dark road (10 km approx.)

Need HELP & SUGGESTIONs.

1. Headlight in dark Roads sucks. Proved. Need something alternative.
2. I always drive with my Park Lights/Hawk eyes always illuminated even in DAYLIGHT.
3. Use the pass light/dipper uncountable times even in DAYLIGHT. It always alerts the vehicles. More than my HORN.
4. Under the above conditions should HID/higher wattage Lamp is better or worse off, I do not know.
5. Planing an additional light without changing the stock. Use it when necessary @ Night.
6. Can be installed in the place of front License Plate.

Some issues observed.
I observed some engine knocking sound @ 50 kmph on a plain Road with 5th gear.
This occurred at intervals only when accelerating from a lower speed & lower gear to higher one obviously.
Is there anything optimum speed for every gear (Speed & Gear Ratio)

Some pics from our DIWALI meet.

well i am using OSRAM night breaker, it costs around 750-800. I do all my trips mostly at night...and am pretty impressed with the NB. Its a 55-60 bulb and a direct fit as a replacement for the stock.

Bike completed 11000 km giving mileage of 41 kmpl. there is little noise in suspension when sitting on bike for first time.