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  • Originally posted by onlinesatish View Post
    mine, vishnu's and jam92's bikes
    Originally posted by sam92 View Post
    @ satish .. Its sam
    lol #1

    Originally posted by onlinesatish View Post
    sam's ... Also has a one serious performance mod - yellow rim tape
    Originally posted by sam92 View Post
    and heyy !!!! The yellow tape looks good and gives more aerodynamics :d
    lol #2

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    • Originally posted by HydBiker View Post
      Dunno about the K&N's. You should go for it only if you know the correct jet number to up-jet, can procure one and can get the job done confidently well. Else you are spending money and a lot of effort to screw your engine.

      The Iridium Ix spark plug with Spitfire cables... well, there is a difference. I have tested 3 RTR 160's (one is a RTR 160 Refresh) one day on the same road. One bike was accelerating considerably faster past 80KMPH. The refresh was in good condition and doesn't have those irritating vibes between 6-7K RPM. But still one of the RTR's was accelerating way better than the other two at higher speeds and there's less vibes on this one at higher speeds.

      The only thing we could point to on this bike was that it has Iridium spark plug with spitfire cables.

      Now, it is upto each individual to decide whether that is what they want or not and whether they think that gain is worth the money they'd spend or not.

      Satish, are you in line with my observations?

      Also, I've recently added a GPower (Platinum) plug to the RTR Refresh and the high speed acceleration is now a little more crispier than earlier. Frankly, this doesn't fetch anything great to you and most people cannot notice the difference. I guess it is the Iridium + Spitfire cable that made the difference noticeable.
      i just noticed it on my bike just with the iridium not with the spitfire..
      but sir i didnt liked spending so much on that plug...
      (PS: my opinion)

      Originally posted by onlinesatish View Post

      Jam92's bikes!




      Originally posted by onlinesatish View Post

      My take - it make a diff, but not worth those 1000bucks you spend on it. if you got the moolah and have an itch to do something to your bike, then try it!
      my point exactly.....

      Originally posted by sam92 View Post
      @ satish .. ITS SAM



      Originally posted by sam92 View Post
      @ HYDBY---my bike vibrates like a foot massager in the 6-7 RPM range but it dissapears when it crosses 7 RPM
      RTR baby............

      Originally posted by sam92 View Post
      it is not THAT '''WORTH IT''' i mean 550 for a NGK and 500 for a spitfire

      the benifits I personally have seen are
      1.better cold start [dosent really matter when we have ''CHOKE'' option
      2. the RPM meter moves more freely [ i mean the bike revs better than the stock
      3. VERY VERY VERY SLIGHT increase in pickup .. you will only feel that when you change your bike and sit on a stock RTR ..
      BUT IT IS VERY VERY VERY little
      i went for it and to a limit i am happy because many people have said that my RTR responds better than the stock
      i even invested on a HP airfilter to get that awesome sound .
      i havent changed the jets because we need HELL Of a time to get the right size ..
      yes it's definately not worth that much bucks...

      PS: be careful with the jettings dude if you're planning them....

      Originally posted by julianpaul View Post


      i went out this eve, was in a hurry so didn't have much time to check, but when the headlight was on and i hit the pass flasher, there was a kind of rougher running sound from the fuel pump. kind of like 'kharrr kharrr kharrr'. nothing when hitting the flasher when the headlight was off. i was really surprised to hear it. will do a more thorough investigation later.
      i will try and listen to it "dhyan se" today.........
      The Magician"

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      • herez the ans.....

        Hi All,
        i had mentioned the problem of low pickup when pillion sitting, n vibrations, n my FI not corssing between 95 and 100kms, had decided to goto showroom on sat,,,, but while returning from office i noticed somethng like thud thud sound from under the seat... i was scared,, this had happened 3 or 4 times after the second service. i dint know what to in middle of the road. anyways try to start it it started, but RPM completely drops below 1k rpm n stops. had to keep raising the accelerator... somehow reached home,,, and next day morning went to showroom and explained him the problem... he took a test ride and confirmed there is drop in pickup... need to check. so he confirmed bike has problem....

        i told him to check the tappet....he did so and said all fine,,,,'

        then he opened under seat and checked somethin... which im not sure as i was asked to wait outside.. then they came and asked my sign in white form.... then after 45 min.. everything checked ... took 3 test rides... came back the relay under seat is burnt.. and thats the reason this issue of low pickup..i dunno bout top end speed now ... but i can really feel the difference in first gears... bike moves without any hesitation,,, and believe me no vibrations at alll now... so i guess problem solved. though vil check the top end speed this monday on NICE road and give u more details..

        as of now this is really cool... byke zipping without any problems,,,, thanx all for help and sugggestions... will keep u updated.

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        • tell the guys thr to change ur injector unit if you can force them to do so...

          the new one is silver in colour little bigger than the old one and irons out all the "signature: probs of FI..........
          The Magician"

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          • Originally posted by apacherenator View Post
            thanx guys for your inputs!!!..

            i have given up the option of K&N and Iridium IX....

            presently my bike is running on a MRF meteor 110/90-18 rear... already covered 27k kms on it..planning to get a new rear tyre very soon...

            so what will you guys suggest??

            i am thinking of MRF Zapper Q or Zapper Y with a 100/90-18 size....

            r u planning to go for tubeless tyre??
            B o D a C i O u S

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            • Originally posted by TorQ View Post
              came back the relay under seat is burnt..
              What relay is this? could you be more specific. man, the rtrs keep having the wierdest problems.

              and congrats on getting your fi in shape!

              Originally posted by rennycornelius View Post
              the new one is silver in colour little bigger than the old one and irons out all the "signature: probs of FI..........
              LOL, new word to replace the old 'char...' one eh?
              Last edited by julianpaul; 08-09-2009, 04:42 PM.

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              • Originally posted by whizzkid_ram View Post
                r u planning to go for tubeless tyre??
                a tubeless option would be great..what do you suggest??
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                1999 KAWASAKI CALIBER
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                • Originally posted by julianpaul View Post
                  What relay is this? could you be more specific. man, the rtrs keep having the wierdest problems.

                  and congrats on getting your fi in shape!



                  LOL, new word to replace the old 'char...' one eh?
                  Paul even i couldnt c the burnt relay.... he said relay under seat was burnt.... i didnot ask him to show me...

                  regarding the silver colour injection system @ renni... mine is also silver colour and on top of it its written Delphi... is this the one u talking bout.... thats under seat....

                  @ paul.. i know that showroom mechanic very well... next time i vil ask him show me what was burnt....

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                  • Originally posted by apacherenator View Post
                    a tubeless option would be great..what do you suggest??

                    I too plan for tubeless tyres as my apache which covered 19300 kms...going to enquire in MRF showroom tomorrow...U also can easily do some R&D in vellore about the MRF tubeless ones in concerned showroom and get back to me
                    B o D a C i O u S

                    Wander logue

                    Grand Southern Raid | Munnar | Yercaud | Ootacamund

                    The increase in performance is directly proportional to the size of the hole in your pocket :D

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                    • Originally posted by whizzkid_ram View Post
                      I too plan for tubeless tyres as my apache which covered 19300 kms...going to enquire in MRF showroom tomorrow...U also can easily do some R&D in vellore about the MRF tubeless ones in concerned showroom and get back to me
                      i am also planning to have my rear tyres changed before nxt rains...i was looking out for zapper-c and went to an MRF oulet last week and found a 110-90 with patterns like hexagons(don remember xactly)...he said its zapper-fs .i couldnt see it as it was kept on a shelf..he quoted me 1600 for that..not a tubeless..is anybody here having this sort of tyre here? i doubt its grip on wet tarmacs.

                      @whizkid..plz can post the pics of tyres when u go to the shop?
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                      • Originally posted by julianpaul View Post
                        lol! ok, i've read all your earlier posts about the major issues and how they were resolved, but would you be kind enough to summarise what you think are the reasons for your bike being smoother? if we could narrow down the list of things to chk/replace/fix it would be much easier.
                        Ok, here is what "I SUPPOSE" the reason(s) could be:

                        1. It is running a much taller gearing making it a smoother power delivery in the lower rpms. The "vibe band" has also changed places as a result

                        2. I shifted to NGK Iridium plugs for the trip(Better combustion of richer mixture in altitudes, cold starts, as a backup option)

                        3. Using fully synth Petronas Sprinta for the past 3.5K kms. Filled it befrore the trip and its still running great!

                        4. It was opened up or rather conditioned in one of the best(read strenuous) trips/places possble!!!

                        Probably due to the above reasons, the engine which needs to have set/opened up to its full potential after around 15K kms has happened now.
                        So solution and conclusion: GET LEH'IED and ur bike might get really smooth!!!

                        Originally posted by rennycornelius View Post
                        tell the guys thr to change ur injector unit if you can force them to do so...

                        the new one is silver in colour little bigger than the old one and irons out all the "signature: probs of FI..........
                        Never heard of this stuff!! Has it happened to u. If so, I can get this done during the next service...

                        Originally posted by TorQ View Post
                        regarding the silver colour injection system @ renni... mine is also silver colour and on top of it its written Delphi... is this the one u talking bout.... thats under seat....
                        Probably some relay to one of the sensors was the issue and the ECU was getting wrong inputs. BTW Renny is talking about the injectors. The one under ur seat is the ECU from DELPHI.
                        Democracy is when 2 wolves and a sheep meet to decide who is for dinner. Liberty is when the sheep has a gun.

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                        • Originally posted by julianpaul View Post


                          LOL, new word to replace the old 'char...' one eh?
                          ...............

                          Originally posted by TorQ View Post
                          Paul even i couldnt c the burnt relay.... he said relay under seat was burnt.... i didnot ask him to show me...

                          @ paul.. i know that showroom mechanic very well... next time i vil ask him show me what was burnt....
                          the two little black things you see,which run from the delphi unit are not the faulters...the fuse box having 3 fuses is there on the little black box on the battery side and i think he changed the fuse there and telling you that is relay....

                          ask him what he did pointing this out.....

                          Originally posted by Aparajith View Post


                          Never heard of this stuff!! Has it happened to u. If so, I can get this done during the next service...
                          sir he changed mine...
                          and the bike is running abso smooth with all the issues ironed out....


                          Originally posted by Aparajith View Post
                          Probably some relay to one of the sensors was the issue and the ECU was getting wrong inputs. BTW Renny is talking about the injectors. The one under ur seat is the ECU from DELPHI.
                          @torq...

                          i was talkin about this....in bolds
                          The Magician"

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                          • Originally posted by julianpaul View Post
                            lol #1





                            lol #2



                            Originally posted by rennycornelius View Post
                            i just noticed it on my bike just with the iridium not with the spitfire..
                            but sir i didnt liked spending so much on that plug...
                            (PS: my opinion)









                            my point exactly.....








                            RTR baby............



                            yes it's definately not worth that much bucks...

                            PS: be careful with the jettings dude if you're planning them....



                            i will try and listen to it "dhyan se" today.........

                            yes yes i know .. i am not and will not upjet my bike
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                            • Originally posted by rennycornelius View Post
                              sir he changed mine...
                              and the bike is running abso smooth with all the issues ironed out....
                              Absolutely good news man!! Did u complain of any issues or did they just change it out of warranty?
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                              • Originally posted by VarunRTR View Post
                                i am also planning to have my rear tyres changed before nxt rains...i was looking out for zapper-c and went to an MRF oulet last week and found a 110-90 with patterns like hexagons(don remember xactly)...he said its zapper-fs .i couldnt see it as it was kept on a shelf..he quoted me 1600 for that..not a tubeless..is anybody here having this sort of tyre here? i doubt its grip on wet tarmacs.

                                @whizkid..plz can post the pics of tyres when u go to the shop?
                                The hexagonal pattern you have mentioned is the MRF Meteor 110/90-18'' which is presently on my bike. Its really a good tyre. only drawback is that it is very bulky and you will have to get used to it
                                Zapper FS is a front fitment tyre. its very good though..its my Apache's front tyre at present.

                                @whizkid
                                There is no tubeless option for 18'' from MRF till date.


                                Here is a pic of my MRF meteor 110/90-18''..
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