doesnt matter how it looks buddy.... what matters is how it performs...

the ABS looks nice in the pics actually....well , after u get ABS installed, u prefer the stock much better...explain pls....

@ monty007

It isnt a great idea to go for such an exhaust. It just looks like another farting can to me. It wont be providing any significant improvement in performance. It will make u run lean causing damage to the engine internals.

For changing the cylinder head gasket the whole engine head has to be lifted and the new gasket has to be put. If will require removal of seats, lifting of tank and opening of the top part (head) of the engine.

What do u mean by roll? U would lose considerably on braking bite. But u should be able to squeeze the front brake lever more.
If iam not wrong u are using rear tyre as Sirac. The ABS isnt required at all. After all its a tractor tyre. For stock tyre the ABS is really good. Decreases frequent lockups. For the front u can squeeze the brake lever more than normal. In simple terms the feedback would increase and u can feel it to some extent depending on how much brake is applied. But the braking bite would decrease.

PS- Kindly post your rev-limiter cut-off speeds. Also the exact speed your bike is doing at 6k rpm on 5th gear. It would be quite helpful to people who might think of shifting to 36T sprocket and Sirac. Dont u feel running so tall weird? I mean the bike doesnt pull properly with just the Sirac on. This accompanied with 36T is !!

@ Praful
How stiff can u make the 220's forks without compromising on the comfort badly? The manual says to put 330ml oil. Max how much can i put? My forks bottom out pretty easily on corners. I want stiffer suspension. Yet i want the response to be sharp. Will changing fork oil help? Like Yamalube or any other.

So by the leaking of the engine oli from that black cap will effect engine performance? or it will create any new problems?

no mate..it won't create any problem...its just a leakage..so it can be fixed up with a sealant used by PBK

Thankz dude for the reply

330ml. Are you sure??

I've not seen the manual but the service centre guys said its 300ml! I am running 310ml, that's stiff enough to make the bike a lot more confident around corners and also has made it more flickable. But on bad roads it is a pain in the you know where.

I'd advise you to try 305ml and see the difference, and then go for 310 if you think you can go stiffer. 330ml will most prolly blow the fork seals. And quality in the fork is really not going to give you any perceptible difference. Only a higher end bike meant for higher speeds and better handling will be able show you the difference of using a better fork oil.

Help!

Few points/inputs needed by you all!

I saw that a member here has put RTR grab rails on 220! I have been planning to do that, as the pillion would feel more safe holding a grab rail which can be HELD. I think it was yash3 who has done that modification. Is it a direct fit or some mod is needed for that?

Is there any way to cushion up the pillion seat, so that it will reduce the PITA (literally) for the pillion? It is a bit difficult for the pillion rider during long rides on the current seat of 220

sorry i cant help u on the rear grab rail.........

Ur right ...the rear seats a big sore for the butt.........
nothing that u cant mend....

u can get the seat a little more padded up by adding sponge and any similar material....

make sure u increase padding more than half an inch ....or u may remove the existing padding too... accomodate a newer softer one...

It wont affect your performance. Only the oil will keep on leaking slowly. If u redline frequently then more oil will leak. The gasket has to be changed every 5k kms. It costs just around 15rs.

The manual does say 330ml. Page 27, 28 & 29 Service Wise Part Kit. Mentioned thrice. Iam already running on almost 350ml oil.
In my last refill forks were not filled properly. The level wasnt same in both the forks. I could feel the handle turning upon braking although i had other handling issues. After around 2k kms i again asked them to put another 50ml. It feels better now. They are not so soft like a normal one. But the action has decreased considerably. Courtesy not so great forks. Its been over 6k kms now. Oil seals are perfect.
Iam trying to make it as stiff as possible. The bike feels very flexible while cornering knee down. I dont mind even if i have very bad pain in the you know where.

If u have seat cover the seat would be very hard. Without the cover they are just fine. It causes PITA because the seat is very narrow. If u wish to broaden it by doing some mods it would be better. U can put something really hard and add good cushion over it and stick it on the rear set and again put a bigger seat cover. Just my idea.
The best thing is to keep the spine perfectly straight while pillioning. It helps. I sat like that for over 4 hours in heavy traffic. I was fine. No back pain. Only A** pain coz of seat cover.

That black cap is 15 rs but the pbk fellows are charging 200 rs for the labour charges

RTR grab is a direct fit

^n how much do they cost...he as well tht kArizma R engine cover..is it direct fit..n how much it cost as well..

Angel eyes?

Has anyone tried to fix angel eyes on the 220 ?

no kari 's cowl is not a direct fit . you need to do some clamps for it from tinker .

You can't insert a tube into the enclosure where the lights are there. You can fit external ones instead. but then that effect wont be there.

Would be interesting to see if someone comes up with a jugaad.

But do keep in mind battery load the bane of the P220 Fi.