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**payeng** · 07-07-2009, 08:52 PM

Originally posted by theslayer View Post

I think as rx100.7050 pointed out, some have it by default and the older ones don't.

Regarding the new P220 tyres ( ie MRF Zapper C), I noticed the (product) code on the tyre to be 19628 whereas the older ones have 19625.

Visually, I think this is the only identifier that differentiates the new soft compound tyres from the old one.

Any idea if the Soft Compound Zapper-C is available in the Market..?? I need to change the rubbers on my bike soon.

**Praful** · 07-07-2009, 11:05 PM

Originally posted by nitrosatya View Post

Which mud guard do you have? I have the first version which splashes water happily. But NV's bike has a different one. I guess his bike does not.

There is just a small attachement that started coming on Dec'07 batches onwards. I got one fixed on mine. The splashing got reduced considerably.

Originally posted by payeng View Post

Any idea if the Soft Compound Zapper-C is available in the Market..?? I need to change the rubbers on my bike soon.

MRF Factory has been on indefinite strike for over a month. Wat you will get in the market is old stock and most prolly over priced stuff!

**payeng** · 07-07-2009, 11:19 PM

Originally posted by prafultripathy View Post

There is just a small attachement that started coming on Dec'07 batches onwards. I got one fixed on mine. The splashing got reduced considerably.

Yep, I got it fixed on mine too.

Originally posted by prafultripathy View Post

MRF Factory has been on indefinite strike for over a month. Wat you will get in the market is old stock and most prolly over priced stuff!

Was thinking of the Vyde.. but as reported the Zapper-C seems to have a better straight line braking control.. therefore the Soft Compound seems exactly what the doctor ordered for me.

But looks like will have to ride with the near bald tyre on my bike for a couple of months.. till fresh stocks arrive.

**santoosh** · 07-07-2009, 11:26 PM

Payeng and others ,
Do u really think that changing the tire to the new compound will make the handling better ? The main thing is the chassis . its still the same though.

remember the zma ? and the 180 dtsi v1/ classic . both came with zapper Y.
but the zma handles like a charm even with the zapper y.

i really dont think the tires will make the difference.

Santa
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**Praful** · 07-07-2009, 11:26 PM

Originally posted by payeng View Post

Was thinking of the Vyde.. but as reported the Zapper-C seems to have a better straight line braking control.. therefore the Soft Compound seems exactly what the doctor ordered for me.

But looks like will have to ride with the near bald tyre on my bike for a couple of months.. till fresh stocks arrive.

Tell me about it, I've been riding with a bald Vyde for almost 2 months now. Wait up for a little while, there might be some exciting developments from Michelin.

**ajinkya** · 07-08-2009, 02:22 AM

Originally posted by prafultripathy View Post

Tell me about it, I've been riding with a bald Vyde for almost 2 months now. Wait up for a little while, there might be some exciting developments from Michelin.

what are the developments from michilin

**rohitmundra** · 07-08-2009, 11:36 AM

Originally posted by prafultripathy View Post

Tell me about it, I've been riding with a bald Vyde for almost 2 months now. Wait up for a little while, there might be some exciting developments from Michelin.

Originally posted by prafultripathy View Post

MRF Factory has been on indefinite strike for over a month. Wat you will get in the market is old stock and most prolly over priced stuff!

I went to MRF showroom to check out the tyre, and they said, The strike is over and the production has already started, so you can expect the new stock within a week

Aren't there any options of IRC in south. It's a good tyre and holds a good confidence while riding

**Praful** · 07-08-2009, 11:48 AM

Originally posted by santoosh View Post

Payeng and others ,
Do u really think that changing the tire to the new compound will make the handling better ? The main thing is the chassis . its still the same though.

remember the zma ? and the 180 dtsi v1/ classic . both came with zapper Y.
but the zma handles like a charm even with the zapper y.

i really dont think the tires will make the difference.

Santa

You are absolutely right there! Without proper improvements in Frame+Suspension the Pulsar still handles skittish around corners.

But, better tyres do make a difference to the confidence level while cornering on the 220. Definitely not a huge improvement, but they do improve confidence levels buy a large margin.

Speaking from personal experience of trying the Zapper-C, Zapper-Vyde & Battlax BT-45 tyres on the 220 on track where one can immediately feel the difference in confidence levels.

Originally posted by ajinkya View Post

what are the developments from michilin

Michelin is going to enter the Indian tyre market launching tyres in most of the sizes for Indian Bikes.

Originally posted by rohitmundra View Post

I went to MRF showroom to check out the tyre, and they said, The strike is over and the production has already started, so you can expect the new stock within a week

Aren't there any options of IRC in south. It's a good tyre and holds a good confidence while riding

Good news about MRF!

If Michelin does not show up in the next 1 week, I shall go back to Vyde.

IRC is available, but to me the Cost/Performance ratio was appealing. For paying about 40% more than the Mrf Vyde the difference in grip levels is hardly evident. Plus most of the IRC tyres are available in 130/70 format, I tried that on another 220 and din't like the feel of the profile while cornering, it was not as confidence inspiring as the Vyde. Somehow the Vyde feels just too Good!

**monty007** · 07-08-2009, 11:51 AM

Originally posted by santoosh View Post

Payeng and others ,
Do u really think that changing the tire to the new compound will make the handling better ? The main thing is the chassis . its still the same though.

remember the zma ? and the 180 dtsi v1/ classic . both came with zapper Y.
but the zma handles like a charm even with the zapper y.

i really dont think the tires will make the difference.

Santa

but better tyre pattern can definetly improve grip.....so better hold on corners...= better handling..isnt it?

**nitrosatya** · 07-08-2009, 12:20 PM

The new tyre will not drastically improve performance but considerably.Guys, what do you think about the new rear sprocket? The new bike has 36 teeth rear. And as per MG the new bike has lesser low end grunt. But that means higher top end.

**rohitmundra** · 07-08-2009, 12:25 PM

Originally posted by prafultripathy View Post

IRC is available, but to me the Cost/Performance ratio was appealing. For paying about 40% more than the Mrf Vyde the difference in grip levels is hardly evident. Plus most of the IRC tyres are available in 130/70 format, I tried that on another 220 and din't like the feel of the profile while cornering, it was not as confidence inspiring as the Vyde. Somehow the Vyde feels just too Good!

In delhi both the tyres(mrf/irc) available at the same cost 1700rs. +-100rs
and also available in 120/80/17(2 threads are present and both seems to be good)

however I'm too using Vyde and quite impressive must say...but how come your tyre got bald in just 10K

Mine has run 15K and still good going.

**Praful** · 07-08-2009, 12:36 PM

Originally posted by nitrosatya View Post

The new tyre will not drastically improve performance but considerably.Guys, what do you think about the new rear sprocket? The new bike has 36 teeth rear. And as per MG the new bike has lesser low end grunt. But that means higher top end.

I'm thinking of doing this once my new chain sprocket wears out in about 15-20K kms

.

I need the bike to be bit more relaxed at speeds of 100-120, dont mind loosing acceleration a bit

Originally posted by rohitmundra View Post

In delhi both the tyres(mrf/irc) available at the same cost 1700rs. +-100rs
and also available in 120/80/17(2 threads are present and both seems to be good)

however I'm too using Vyde and quite impressive must say...but how come your tyre got bald in just 10K

Mine has run 15K and still good going.

You guys are lucky, IRC here starts at upwards of 2.5K thats atleast in the shops that I checked.

Are you sure that IRC is available in 120/80? Here also 2 treads are available, but in 130/70. Prob with 130/70 is that the profile becomes a bit weird. Its good for straight line and extreme cornering, but while taking normal curves the contact patch reduces.

Well mine finished soon, coz I did a couple of high speed inter city runs, a track day, and a lil bit of off-roading.

Else it surely would have lasted a lot longer!

**andy.rebels** · 07-08-2009, 12:41 PM

Originally posted by prafultripathy View Post

There is just a small attachement that started coming on Dec'07 batches onwards. I got one fixed on mine. The splashing got reduced considerably.

Any pic of this.....

but i purchased my bike on march 2008

**Praful** · 07-08-2009, 12:52 PM

Originally posted by andy.rebels View Post

Any pic of this.....

but i purchased my bike on march 2008

See part in red square...Dont youave that on ur bike?

**rx100.7050** · 07-08-2009, 12:56 PM

Rohit:
IRC is now available at 120/80 spec also?? I have got an IRC but its 130/70. I think I have noticed, since its bit low spec, the centre stands scraps a lot now these days

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