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  • #3346
    Originally posted by terrordrone View Post
    guys i just wanted to know if the racing stripes on the Fi/180's tank/scoops are available and how do i get my hands on it
    here in INDORE they say direct big NO when it comes to stickers...
    cuz i have a scratch in my front mudguard's stic and when i went thr to get a new one they refused.....


    Originally posted by julianpaul View Post

    i think from his description that there is an abrasive component to the polish. it may be too small to notice for some but for older finishes with lots of scratches, an abrasive compound is the only way to a smooth finish. for a new paint job/bike, i would be safe and avoid that polish and stick to as pure wax as possible.
    hmmmmmmm....
    that can happen....

    but still yaar i never faced any such issues with the polish to my new bike and cars....
    The Magician"

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    • #3347
      Originally posted by hariraman View Post
      hehe very true...unlucky me


      The problems now are,
      1) 0-60 timer in meter console is now working.
      2) Headlight flasher switch has gone kaput (maybe due to the slight rain it met)
      3) Irritating "zzzzz" sound from rear disk brake when even on slight braking. do others have any such experience? )
      4) Fuel efficiency is 43. (how much can i expect on sedate riding?? )
      5) Tappet sound has increasingly increased when compared to earlier.
      highlighted is problem? are you alright?
      i regularly ride in range of 70to 105 kmph. I am getting efficiency of 44 on RTR on current rich mix and 52 on exact mix. Run the bike on rich mixture for first 6-7k kms. it makes way difference. tappet noise is also low due to lower heating.

      Originally posted by rennycornelius View Post
      ?????????????????
      any proof to back this theory of urs.....



      i used carnuba wax on my fiero for 8 years once evry month,ditto on my apache Fi and my cars....nothin happened dude.....
      carnauba does job great if used reglarly once a month or two. it will remove the color coat a bit on open paint. if you polish regularly, it wont remove the color b'cos of previous leyer of polish. try polishing it on open paint, you will find the polish sponge collecting the color on.
      There's lot to it other than saddle....


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      • #3348
        Originally posted by nox2505 View Post
        carnauba does job great. it will remove the color coat a bit on open paint. if you do it regularly, it wont remove the color b'cos of previous leyer of polish. try polishing it on open paint, you will find the polish sponge collecting the color on.
        may be i didnt noticed that.....

        tht means from now only pure wax and no carnuba......
        The Magician"

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        • #3349
          Originally posted by rennycornelius View Post
          may be i didnt noticed that.....

          tht means from now only pure wax and no carnuba......
          i am using waxpol. its pure wax and last almost 5-6 months. i wax all my bikes and car once b4 monsoon and once after monsoon. though it takes much of muscle and 1 hour for each bike, that is worth spending twice a year.
          There's lot to it other than saddle....


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          • #3350
            my baby was lagging a bit today at low speeds..kinda like it was running out of breath. Maybe its cause its been sitting without much use all this week cause of my exams .

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            • #3351
              Originally posted by RedApple View Post
              my baby was lagging a bit today at low speeds..kinda like it was running out of breath. Maybe its cause its been sitting without much use all this week cause of my exams .
              Check the air filter.It may be having junk which may hinder the smooth air flow!
              Speak Less,Speak Wise!

              Sarcasm is my automatic response to stupidity.

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              • #3352
                Originally posted by RedApple View Post
                my baby was lagging a bit today at low speeds..kinda like it was running out of breath. Maybe its cause its been sitting without much use all this week cause of my exams .
                Remember my ant-O-filter thing?
                There's lot to it other than saddle....


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                • #3353
                  Originally posted by haxor View Post
                  Check the air filter.It may be having junk which may hinder the smooth air flow!
                  ill check it out in the morning...if that doesnt solve the problem, off to the service center. I just came back from the movies and it seemed ok, but still thought it was a bit jumpy at low speeds.

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                  • #3354
                    Originally posted by julianpaul View Post
                    i think from his description that there is an abrasive component to the polish. it may be too small to notice for some but for older finishes with lots of scratches, an abrasive compound is the only way to a smooth finish. for a new paint job/bike, i would be safe and avoid that polish and stick to as pure wax as possible.
                    You got it just about right. But the word "smooth finish" is not exactly accurate here. What you will get is a glossier surface as the old dull upper surface is abraded.

                    Originally posted by rennycornelius View Post
                    may be i didnt noticed that.....

                    tht means from now only pure wax and no carnuba......
                    Carnuba is a type of wax!

                    Originally posted by nox2505 View Post
                    i am using waxpol. its pure wax and last almost 5-6 months. i wax all my bikes and car once b4 monsoon and once after monsoon. though it takes much of muscle and 1 hour for each bike, that is worth spending twice a year.
                    I don't think any product will last 5 - 6 months... at least not in our kind of conditions!

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                    • #3355
                      Originally posted by Raccoon View Post

                      Carnuba is a type of wax!
                      yes....

                      but after the explanation julian gave...

                      it's kinda bad wax...
                      The Magician"

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                      • #3356
                        Originally posted by rennycornelius View Post
                        yes....

                        but after the explanation julian gave...

                        it's kinda bad wax...
                        hey! it wasn't my explanation. i was just trying to elaborate on what racoon might have meant. all credit to him for the gyaan. i have no idea about these waxes really. next i'll have carnuba fanboy lovers waxing me !

                        anyway, all you need to do is find out if the wax is an abrasive type and avoid using that. rest should be ok. i also vaguely remember something about good old molybdenum waxes for that super slick finish. don't remember any details.

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                        • #3357
                          Originally posted by julianpaul View Post
                          hey! it wasn't my explanation. i was just trying to elaborate on what racoon might have meant. all credit to him for the gyaan. i have no idea about these waxes really. next i'll have carnuba fanboy lovers waxing me ! .
                          ...............

                          Originally posted by julianpaul View Post
                          anyway, all you need to do is find out if the wax is an abrasive type and avoid using that. rest should be ok. i also vaguely remember something about good old molybdenum waxes for that super slick finish. don't remember any details.

                          i think turtle is good thn......
                          The Magician"

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                          • #3358
                            Originally posted by nox2505 View Post
                            highlighted is problem? are you alright?
                            i regularly ride in range of 70to 105 kmph. I am getting efficiency of 44 on RTR on current rich mix and 52 on exact mix. Run the bike on rich mixture for first 6-7k kms. it makes way difference. tappet noise is also low due to lower heating.
                            Actually that was a typo the timer is "not" (instead of "now") working.

                            btw what you mean by rich and exact mixture? carb tuning? or speed & normal petrol difference? my bike is an fi.

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                            • #3359
                              Originally posted by rennycornelius View Post
                              yes....

                              but after the explanation julian gave...

                              it's kinda bad wax...
                              Carnuba is perfectly fine, as long as it does not have an abrasive content. You can also try polymer based stuff like F1 Shine it All (haven't yet tried it myself). However, waxes are supposed to give a better shine... and Turtle wax (something like hard shell) is supposed to be amongst the best. I haven't been able to find it anywhere in Pune however. If anybody here knows where it is available, please let me know.

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                              • #3360
                                Originally posted by hariraman View Post
                                Actually that was a typo the timer is "not" (instead of "now") working.

                                btw what you mean by rich and exact mixture? carb tuning? or speed & normal petrol difference? my bike is an fi.

                                rich mixture is lower A:F ratio and exact is near to 13. lean is more than 14 ratio. In case of Fi, get the co levels set higher by svc, it will put in richer mix. though u will suffer lower kmpl figures, it will help in keeping the engine from overheating, till the bore clearance reaches about 50 microns (about to 5000-6000kms)

                                Secondly, has anyone tried fitting in Fi's exhaust on RTR? or removal of catcon from existing exhaust? I am planning to replace mine with Fi's and blocking of secondary air intake.
                                Last edited by nox2505; 07-06-2009, 10:57 AM.
                                There's lot to it other than saddle....


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