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  • Hmm, that is exactly how the Y used to perform on the cbz. I guess these new-fangled sticky compounds works wonders on a dry track, but in mixed conditions they're iffy. Especially in kharghar, where the roads are superb but absolutely littered with dust and mud and all the other crap the construction lorries keep dumping at every corner. I've had enough close calls to think about enduro tyres! j/k. Pretty sure the Q will work pretty much the same way. It's not just the compound, but the tread pattern and a lot of other factors which i have no idea about really. I guess i'm going to go for the geo, tried and tested it to the limit on the cbz, it's a rock solid tyre. Height at the rear will go up by 10mm but i guess more weight at the front isn't a bad thing. Cheers for the review anyway. For the front i guess i will go for the 220 dtsi's new zapper. anyone know the exact model of that? Satish?
    Last edited by julianpaul; 05-03-2010, 02:52 PM.

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    • Originally posted by julianpaul View Post
      For the front i guess i will go for the 220 dtsi's new zapper. anyone know the exact model of that? Satish?
      90/90*17-Zapper Y!!

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      • Originally posted by chicane1879 View Post
        90/90*17-Zapper Y!!
        Zapper FS, that's the front tyre...
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        • Originally posted by chicane1879 View Post
          90/90*17-Zapper Y!!
          Originally posted by prafultripathy View Post
          Zapper FS, that's the front tyre...
          There are only two tubeless fronts from MRF for front - the 80/90-17 of R15 and 90/90-17 of the Pulsars. So just go and ask any tire wallah for it and they will give it to you!
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          • Originally posted by julianpaul View Post
            . For the front i guess i will go for the 220 dtsi's new zapper. anyone know the exact model of that? Satish?
            You can also go for the FZ's front tyre (100) dont know the model name though, but it's tread pattern looks very good.
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            • Originally posted by rennycornelius View Post
              You can also go for the FZ's front tyre (100) dont know the model name though, but it's tread pattern looks very good.
              I know of 220s that run on the FZs tryes too! the FZs tyre are much better

              PS: Anyone has a suggestion for an offroading tyre for the RTR?
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              • Originally posted by satyenpoojary View Post
                I know of 220s that run on the FZs tryes too! the FZs tyre are much better

                PS: Anyone has a suggestion for an offroading tyre for the RTR?
                How about Michelin Sirac?

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                • Is Castrol power 1 15w40 any good for RTR 160 carb? will pour it as the present oil -motul 5100 15w50 is too dense and the engine heats up pretty well .
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                  • What about Pirelli ,they are quite good for off-roading!
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                    • Originally posted by chicane1879 View Post
                      90/90*17-Zapper Y!!
                      Originally posted by prafultripathy View Post
                      Zapper FS, that's the front tyre...
                      Originally posted by Aparajith View Post
                      There are only two tubeless fronts from MRF for front - the 80/90-17 of R15 and 90/90-17 of the Pulsars. So just go and ask any tire wallah for it and they will give it to you!
                      Well, i know the front would be a 90/90-17 F-something, but wanted the exact model. Even the old one was an FS, so how would i know the new model? can't really depend on the dealer they just wanna sell what they have in stock.

                      Originally posted by rennycornelius View Post
                      You can also go for the FZ's front tyre (100) dont know the model name though, but it's tread pattern looks very good.
                      The zapper-fx. I don't think an upsize of that sort would make any sense.

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                      • Originally posted by haxor View Post
                        What about Pirelli ,they are quite good for off-roading!
                        Pirellis are good at wet road..
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                        • Originally posted by haxor View Post
                          Is Castrol power 1 15w40 any good for RTR 160 carb? will pour it as the present oil -motul 5100 15w50 is too dense and the engine heats up pretty well .
                          Catrol power1 is a good oil for RTR, i've had really good experience with it.

                          Originally posted by julianpaul View Post

                          The zapper-fx. I don't think an upsize of that sort would make any sense.
                          Why?
                          it's little broad, and it's profile is low too.
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                          • Originally posted by satyenpoojary View Post
                            I know of 220s that run on the FZs tryes too! the FZs tyre are much better

                            PS: Anyone has a suggestion for an offroading tyre for the RTR?
                            How abt sirac 100/90? Ceat vertigo is a good option. Else i guess u can find knobby button tyres easily!

                            I have seen 220's running on r15 tyres. I think i saw a RTR with fz front tyre in this forum somewhere!


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                            • Originally posted by onlinesatish View Post
                              . I think i saw a RTR with fz front tyre in this forum somewhere!


                              Ya, one member has it, he has posted the pics too.


                              Originally posted by onlinesatish View Post
                              . @renny
                              Originally posted by onlinesatish View Post
                              Whats going on? weight reduction kya? But heat sheild had save me lot of times from my leg getting fried. And once it saved the entire silencer! but bike does look good without it


                              I always like the silencer without that heat shield, now i got a guy who will be grinding those mounts for me.
                              then will be getting it painted black, as the silencer is whitish from many areas.

                              And here's a pic for you without the num plate light cover and those three holes.




                              Last edited by rennycornelius; 05-03-2010, 10:41 PM.
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                              • About Fork Oil / Clutch plates

                                1>hey guys it might sound dumb but my bike is now 30k+ old and i've never changed bike fork Oil . Few days back i asked SVC mech to change the oil but he said fork are working/looking OK so no need to change fork oil But still i need to Clear my mind so Kindly tell me do i need to change fork oil..?
                                2> Do i need to change bikes clutch plates before Leh Ride as am planning to leave in mid june. Bike is running fine and there is absolute no drop in pickup or top end .
                                Bike Details > RTR EFI 31300kms old

                                @satish and renny :- i've got FZ's front tire for my RTR's front..sad part is i lost photo link .
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