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**viper008** · 02-15-2014, 11:05 PM

Re: Karizma/Karizma R

I would like to go with tubeless but avilability is a big problem out here.... Nd what about the filter....

**Divya Sharan** · 02-16-2014, 12:08 AM

Re: Karizma/Karizma R

Originally posted by viper008 View Post

I would like to go with tubeless but avilability is a big problem out here.... Nd what about the filter....

Stay with stock filter.

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**anmol_1990** · 02-16-2014, 12:16 AM

Re: Karizma/Karizma R

Afaik running without battery for extended periods may damage the digital console.

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**AK3D** · 02-16-2014, 04:28 PM

Re: Karizma/Karizma R

Originally posted by YashwanthBK View Post

Actually the existing RR unit in my ZMA has been damaged, the mechanic said he could see smoke coming out of it. So he had simply disconnected the RR unit. Which means the battery wont get charged while running and the bike will run as long as the battery has power.

Luckily @SriramEfunds came to my rescue and had offered me to sell his RR unit for half the price, which he had bought earlier it seems. Thanks Sriram anna !
Went to the mechanic today, got the RR unit replaced, and now its working fine! (Except for the headlights, but i think its because the battery needs to get charged up a bit). Running without the extra Aluminium heatsink for now, planning to fit one before touring.

Also had a great time with you Sriram anna! Doing D.I.Y's, discussing bikes, etc. Your knowledge, especially on 2-strokes, simply astounds me!
Special thanks to @AK3D sir , Ravi anna , @psr sir , @phanikar sir for the immediate response and the information.

I totally missed considering that [MENTION=32286]psr[/MENTION] ji's RR was working at the time he used the bike without a battery - when other members pointed it out, I was happy that we had some additional info and further background from [MENTION=11210]ravi@17bhp[/MENTION] and [MENTION=20165]phanikar[/MENTION] about the RR functionality.

I'm happy Mr [MENTION=22265]SriramEfunds[/MENTION] helped you out. Happy for the thread that this is one of the best on this forum (with the ZMR and CBR threads), with few arguments, and knowledgeable people helping each other both online and offline.

No need for sir, I hope that soon you'll be Anna status too and help others with your knowledge as well

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**YashwanthBK** · 02-16-2014, 10:32 PM

Re: Karizma/Karizma R

Originally posted by AK3D View Post

I totally missed considering that @psr ji's RR was working at the time he used the bike without a battery - when other members pointed it out, I was happy that we had some additional info and further background from @ravi@17bhp and @phanikar about the RR functionality.

I'm happy Mr @SriramEfunds helped you out. Happy for the thread that this is one of the best on this forum (with the ZMR and CBR threads), with few arguments, and knowledgeable people helping each other both online and offline.

No need for sir, I hope that soon you'll be Anna status too and help others with your knowledge as well

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Thank you [MENTION=52772]AK3D[/MENTION] !

This thread is undoubtedly one of the best on this forum, as you said. It contains a whole lot of intricate details and information regarding to the Karizma.
Its like a natural resource to all those inquisitive minds out there who own a Karizma, and are keen in getting to know inside out about their rides, kudos for making this thread a boon for all ZMA owners!

I am in the learning and experimenting process now, hope i will be of help to fellow riders and ZMA owners to the best of my knowledge in the near future!

**shirish** · 02-17-2014, 02:42 AM

Re: Karizma/Karizma R

Guys, i have bought a pair of Osram nightbreakers. Installed one on my ZMA, and the other one is sitting in the box. If anyone wants it, please pm me.

**SriramEfunds** · 02-17-2014, 07:50 PM

Re: Karizma/Karizma R

Originally posted by YashwanthBK View Post

Also had a great time with you Sriram anna! Doing D.I.Y's, discussing bikes, etc. Your knowledge, especially on 2-strokes, simply astounds me!

You're welcome Yashwanth. Years ago, I entered this forum with a problem faced by my RX and credit to this forum for helping me to learn and share. I consider learning as a continuous process and never felt I know it all.

I wasn't a DIY guy at all until I met Aargee and PSR Sir. I'm not only a PSR Sir's fan but also a student.

Originally posted by AK3D View Post

I'm happy Mr @SriramEfunds helped you out. Happy for the thread that this is one of the best on this forum (with the ZMR and CBR threads), with few arguments, and knowledgeable people helping each other both online and offline.

Sir, I thought it was an opportunity to contribute to this forum by helping another biker. I'm very happy to see that there are many seniors today to guide the newbies and enthusiasts. I would agree with you that, IIRC this is the first thread where I have seen the technical discussion at high standards and knowledgeble heads had contributed to the various issues and if may I quote, Karizma Ownership thread got answers to all the reported problems faced by the rider today. Thanks to this thread and active members. Peace ~ Sriram

**AK3D** · 02-18-2014, 03:04 PM

Re: Karizma/Karizma R

Originally posted by YashwanthBK View Post

Thank you @AK3D !
I am in the learning and experimenting process now, hope i will be of help to fellow riders and ZMA owners to the best of my knowledge in the near future!

Don't experiment too much

. People are known to scare other vehicle owners after getting information and delving deeper into the working of motorcycles. This strange symptom is called bike-itis and it'll affect you as well. You will probably put an ear to an unsuspecting fellow's engine head and comment on the slight ticking that you hear, which will cause him to rush to the ASC to find out what ails his vehicle.

Originally posted by SriramEfunds View Post

I wasn't a DIY guy at all until I met Aargee and PSR Sir. I'm not only a PSR Sir's fan but also a student.

Sir, I thought it was an opportunity to contribute to this forum by helping another biker. I'm very happy to see that there are many seniors today to guide the newbies and enthusiasts. I would agree with you that, IIRC this is the first thread where I have seen the technical discussion at high standards and knowledgeble heads had contributed to the various issues and if may I quote, Karizma Ownership thread got answers to all the reported problems faced by the rider today. Thanks to this thread and active members. Peace ~ Sriram

Dear Sriram, it is only by helping others that we find we help ourselves as well. Both in knowledge gained and knowledge exchanged and retrived. With time, I hope this thread continues in the same vein and we have more riders helping others.

I wish I could say that for the entire forum, but anything is better than nothing!

**undergroundrider** · 02-18-2014, 03:18 PM

Re: Karizma/Karizma R

Hey guys, (sorry to hijack the thread)
im planning to invest in a new karizma r

what should be the on road price for it in mumbai.?
I've got a quote for 97k

**Divya Sharan** · 02-18-2014, 03:56 PM

Re: Karizma/Karizma R

Originally posted by undergroundrider View Post

Hey guys, (sorry to hijack the thread)
im planning to invest in a new karizma r

what should be the on road price for it in mumbai.?
I've got a quote for 97k

Don't you think the SVC/dealership would guide you better? (if in case you haven't been there already)
BTW, you can shave off 2-4k (depending on the location/city) from the OTR price if you decide on getting the RTO registration/insurance yourself rather than depending on the dealer.

97k OTR including bribes to the RTO and Motor Vehicle Inspector plus additional processing charges on insurance seems quite decent and appropriate to me.

**ramprasadkamineni** · 02-18-2014, 04:17 PM

Re: Karizma/Karizma R

Originally posted by Henick View Post

We 4 just did a 1200 kms trip from thrissur to velankanni and back on 2 bikes - Karizma zma & fazer...

there is this squeaky sound from the rear suspension whenever i sit (i went on the trip straight after my 3rd service) ..i have set the rear suspension to setting 3 to get better handling .. Any idea on what suspension setting is the best for both terrains (cruise and city) ??

Thanks in advance

for squeeky noises from suspension , remove the nut and bolt which is indicated in "red arrow"
apply some grease and put it back to normal
the squeeky noises will be gone

**AK3D** · 02-18-2014, 04:35 PM

Re: Karizma/Karizma R

Originally posted by ramprasadkamineni View Post

for squeeky noises from suspension , remove the nut and bolt which is indicated in "red arrow"
apply some grease and put it back to normal
the squeeky noises will be gone

That is the swingarm bolt. Removing it is only advocated when the swingarm bushings are to be greased. Only removing the bolt and replacing it with grease will do nothing for any squeakiness (the bushings are the important part).
Squeaky noises can pop up from various places. The rear brake is very famous for that, if there is dust or rust between the shock absorbers, that can also cause a bit of sound. Best is to analyze where the noise is coming from. WD40 works well for any such squeaks (not on the rear brake though).

**ravi@17bhp** · 02-18-2014, 05:51 PM

Re: Karizma/Karizma R

Originally posted by AK3D View Post

That is the swingarm bolt. Removing it is only advocated when the swingarm bushings are to be greased. Only removing the bolt and replacing it with grease will do nothing for any squeakiness (the bushings are the important part).
Squeaky noises can pop up from various places. The rear brake is very famous for that, if there is dust or rust between the shock absorbers, that can also cause a bit of sound. Best is to analyze where the noise is coming from. WD40 works well for any such squeaks (not on the rear brake though).

If there is rust in the swingarm axle, you get squeaking noise. Ramprasad's bike was making the same noise and my mechanic here found out that its from swing arm. He pushed out the axle with another axle. There was too much of rust. It was cleaned, greased, and lubed. Put it back in the same way. All the noise vanished.

**ramprasadkamineni** · 02-18-2014, 06:28 PM

Re: Karizma/Karizma R

Originally posted by AK3D View Post

That is the swingarm bolt. Removing it is only advocated when the swingarm bushings are to be greased. Only removing the bolt and replacing it with grease will do nothing for any squeakiness (the bushings are the important part).
Squeaky noises can pop up from various places. The rear brake is very famous for that, if there is dust or rust between the shock absorbers, that can also cause a bit of sound. Best is to analyze where the noise is coming from. WD40 works well for any such squeaks (not on the rear brake though).

posted here only after the noise got vanished
and observed in most of the zma's make same noise

**AK3D** · 02-18-2014, 06:34 PM

Re: Karizma/Karizma R

Originally posted by ravi@17bhp View Post

If there is rust in the swingarm axle, you get squeaking noise. Ramprasad's bike was making the same noise and my mechanic here found out that its from swing arm. He pushed out the axle with another axle. There was too much of rust. It was cleaned, greased, and lubed. Put it back in the same way. All the noise vanished.

Ah I see. Were the bushings also greased? If only the swingarm bolt/axle was removed, there is a high chance that the rust had crept up to the bushings also.

Originally posted by ramprasadkamineni View Post

posted here only after the noise got vanished
and observed in most of the zma's make same noise

Glad you got it sorted out. I had an issue of the bike wobbling at times, after going over bumps - narrowed it down to rust on the bushings. Didn't have any noise issue though.

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