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  • Re: Karizma/Karizma R

    My 2 beauties after getting a wash today


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    • Re: Karizma/Karizma R

      Originally posted by g K View Post
      Notice anything abnormal?
      If yes, what is the issue here please?

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      Your tyre seems to be tilted to the right, I have the same problem but I don't notice it while riding, during panic braking condition the bike skids to left and comes back straight

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      • Re: Karizma/Karizma R

        Originally posted by Night_Shade View Post
        My 2 beauties after getting a wash today


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        Nice! That projector looks hot!

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        • Re: Karizma/Karizma R

          Originally posted by Night_Shade View Post
          My 2 beauties after getting a wash today


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          Hope you also got a wash along with them . . .

          Cheers!!!
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          10 years into riding :D
          Live2Race. . .

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          • Re: Karizma/Karizma R

            Originally posted by sinnerz2000 View Post
            Your tyre seems to be tilted to the right, I have the same problem but I don't notice it while riding, during panic braking condition the bike skids to left and comes back straight

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            Or is it the rear fender? Im not able to make out!!
            Im not facing any probs at all though..

            Anybody has any idea whats causing this?
            You can ride a Motorcycle any day of the month. ;)

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            • Re: Karizma/Karizma R

              Originally posted by g K View Post
              Or is it the rear fender? Im not able to make out!!
              Im not facing any probs at all though..

              Anybody has any idea whats causing this?
              Rear fender is slightly bent too but the tyre clearly seems to be tilted.

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              • Re: Karizma/Karizma R

                Originally posted by sinnerz2000 View Post
                The tyre you've used is actually meant for rear, you might have wobbly front end in the future.



                The tyre on the right is actually the front sirac street.

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                Thanks for the help [MENTION=42743]sinnerz2000[/MENTION]

                Today fortunately I went to the same area from where I last bought the Michellin Front tyre.. by mistake he gave me the rear tyre. I went to the shop and complained about the mistake.. they immediately changed the tyre for free

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                Many people thinks 120 profile tyre needs chain cover cutting.. but its a direct fit.

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                • Re: Karizma/Karizma R

                  Originally posted by Night_Shade View Post
                  Thanks for the help [MENTION=42743]sinnerz2000[/MENTION]

                  Today fortunately I went to the same area from where I last bought the Michellin Front tyre.. by mistake he gave me the rear tyre. I went to the shop and complained about the mistake.. they immediately changed the tyre for free

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                  Many people thinks 120 profile tyre needs chain cover cutting.. but its a direct fit.

                  Before fitting it does looks really wide..
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                  After fitting it looks like this
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                  Congrats! That tyre looks like a superbike tyre before fitting, are you sure its a direct fit?

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                  • Re: Karizma/Karizma R

                    Originally posted by sinnerz2000 View Post
                    Congrats! That tyre looks like a superbike tyre before fitting, are you sure its a direct fit?

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                    Yes dude.. its a direct fit.. tyre performance/handling/grip/lean angle is just awesome

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                    • Re: Karizma/Karizma R

                      Originally posted by Night_Shade View Post
                      Yes dude.. its a direct fit.. tyre performance/handling/grip/lean angle is just awesome
                      Nice, wish I could put a wider tyre on my uni, 100/90 is the max I can use with chain guard.

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                        RX100 1996 | Karizma 2004 | Karizma-R 2011 | RXZ 1999 | RX 135 1998 | RX 100 1993 | CBF150 2005 - 2011

                        2012 - Meghamalai | Kuttralam | 2011 Ooty | Munnar | 2010 Point Calimere | Horsley Hills | Yercaud

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                        • Re: Karizma/Karizma R

                          Originally posted by SriramEfunds View Post
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                          Yup they're yours, googled sirac street and found your picture so posted it here again to help a member :-)

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                          • Re: Karizma/Karizma R

                            Originally posted by SriramEfunds View Post
                            Posting here after a long long time. For some time in between got busy at work that almost forgot ‘the biker in me’.
                            Good to see many experienced here and I'm glad will have my doubts, queries clarified. Blame me because I'm showing up here because of issues with my bike. Here it goes..My brother wanted use ZMA as most of the time it was taken out either on weekend or tour. His new found love with the bike kept me away and suddenly few of friends (xbhp) came up for a weekend tour. As expected he has maintained it badly.

                            Here comes the issue:- Since I’ve already planned my weekend ride so requested to use the other bike today (Friday) instead and when I took a look at ZMA, ughh!!
                            The start button is damaged, the entire switch gear rotates when you twist throttle, if you try to push button start, the speedo console resets the trip meter somewhere something is wrong. He said that battery acid/acid was topped only few days back and he wondered why the button start wont work. I have no words left but to carry on. I guess the button start switch might have got some connection short so it affects the electricals. Right now, with only minimum hours left, can’t do much than to rely on kick starter. Since I’d be doing a day journey wouldn’t rely much on the lights. But, having said that I’m equally concerned on the issue and wondered if there could be any quick fix, called up few places to find out on the right side switch gear availability but in vain. Only hoping that this will not stop the show.

                            Sinnerz2000 - FYI.. those Michelin Sirac Street tyre pics looks familiar to me.



                            Today I was fortunate enough to grab Michlin M45 4.00x18 for my future use. Phew!
                            Did you check voltages? If the battery is going bad, you can still get it replaced under warranty.
                            Also you need to top up with distilled water - was that ensured? If regular water was used, it can damage the battery. Didn't you get a SMF battery?
                            Did you check the screws that tighten the switch assembly? If they're loose, you'll surely face this problem. This can also happen if the bike fell on the right side.

                            Have a safe trip.

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                            • Re: Karizma/Karizma R

                              Reached home safe..but had faced the long known issue of bike bucks as if there is no petrol if you close the throttle and then refused to come live. Had to do some jiggle with the cdi wires and the bike starts and had no problem till I reached Horsley Hills. On the return as my battery is having problem had to rush home before it's dark. Somehow I could not get home quick, bike stalled again close to 50kms away from home.

                              The bike if kick started, comes to life, but when accelerated, it bogs down and die. After some frustrated moments, called PSR Sir, and few diagnoses, it was the carb slide the culprit. After tapping the body of the carb while slowly increasing the throttle, the slide became free. Then no more stopping till I reached home.

                              Battery was bought in Orissa last year when the Amaron 9ah failed during the road trip. Had no choice other than to replace it with Exide 9ah. Now I don't recollect those warranty card etc. but it's some issue that it did not even last a year. Now planning to go for regular 7ah like old ZMA.
                              RX100 1996 | Karizma 2004 | Karizma-R 2011 | RXZ 1999 | RX 135 1998 | RX 100 1993 | CBF150 2005 - 2011

                              2012 - Meghamalai | Kuttralam | 2011 Ooty | Munnar | 2010 Point Calimere | Horsley Hills | Yercaud

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                              • Re: Karizma/Karizma R

                                Originally posted by SriramEfunds View Post
                                Reached home safe..but had faced the long known issue of bike bucks as if there is no petrol if you close the throttle and then refused to come live. Had to do some jiggle with the cdi wires and the bike starts and had no problem till I reached Horsley Hills. On the return as my battery is having problem had to rush home before it's dark. Somehow I could not get home quick, bike stalled again close to 50kms away from home.

                                The bike if kick started, comes to life, but when accelerated, it bogs down and die. After some frustrated moments, called PSR Sir, and few diagnoses, it was the carb slide the culprit. After tapping the body of the carb while slowly increasing the throttle, the slide became free. Then no more stopping till I reached home.

                                Battery was bought in Orissa last year when the Amaron 9ah failed during the road trip. Had no choice other than to replace it with Exide 9ah. Now I don't recollect those warranty card etc. but it's some issue that it did not even last a year. Now planning to go for regular 7ah like old ZMA.
                                You had suffered two problems at varied time frame...one was the Ignition on/off switch loose contact, and the second was the throttle slide getting stuck...The problem you had mentioned late evening yesterday was both to-gether..anyhow since you know of the problems you could get home, though a little frustrated....
                                We can clean and polish the slide ,and chamfer the carb barrel edges and your slide problem will vanish....
                                The other two problems need to be investigated further...
                                When Was The Last Time,You Did Something For The First Time.

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