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  • #18196
    Re: Karizma/Karizma R Ownership Experience

    Originally posted by raj498 View Post
    The front wheel or handle kinda wobbles/vibrates above 50 speed. Also, if the road is little uneven the bike leans to one side making me scary.
    Apart from the above mentioned variables, do check for the correct tire pressure and wheel alignment. Are both wheels in line?
    What tire pressures do you run on and how frequently do you fill air?
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    • #18197
      Re: Karizma/Karizma R Ownership Experience

      Originally posted by Divya Sharan View Post
      Apart from the above mentioned variables, do check for the correct tire pressure and wheel alignment. Are both wheels in line?
      What tire pressures do you run on and how frequently do you fill air?

      Air pressure 30 in front and 35 in rear. I check the air pressure every 10 days. Wheel throughing is done and wheels are in line .

      Also, with a pillion the bike doesn't seem alright. I could feel the rear portion moving with slight movement of pillion. Also the handling becomes tight with a pillion.

      Thanks for the info.

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      • #18198
        Re: Karizma/Karizma R Ownership Experience

        Originally posted by raj498 View Post
        Air pressure 30 in front and 35 in rear. I check the air pressure every 10 days. Wheel throughing is done and wheels are in line .

        Also, with a pillion the bike doesn't seem alright. I could feel the rear portion moving with slight movement of pillion. Also the handling becomes tight with a pillion.

        Thanks for the info.
        Get rear suspension mounts checked. Do they damp well? Or have they hardened?
        30/35 is a little high IMO and might cause jarring rides. I maintain 29/33 all the time.
        Got a $5 head? Get a $5 helmet.
        Because everyone who passes, isn't a martyr!

        Bullet Service Guide CBR 250R Parts Manual Fz16 service manual - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1-...VFQmJzakk/view
        Hero Moto Corp Bikes' Parts RE STD 350 Wiring Diagram (CI) Service Manual - Classic 350/500
        ZMR parts - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-U...it?usp=sharing
        P200NS Spares' prices - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/...taGd5R2c#gid=0

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        • #18199
          Re: Karizma/Karizma R Ownership Experience

          Originally posted by Divya Sharan View Post
          Get rear suspension mounts checked. Do they damp well? Or have they hardened?
          30/35 is a little high IMO and might cause jarring rides. I maintain 29/33 all the time.

          Will fill air to 29/33 and will get the rear suspension mounts checked this weekend. Thank you.

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          • #18200
            Re: Karizma/Karizma R Ownership Experience

            Originally posted by raj498 View Post
            Odo - 39k

            There is a problem with my bike front wheel or front part from past few months. The front wheel or handle kinda wobbles/vibrates above 50 speed. Also, if the road is little uneven the bike leans to one side making me scary.

            Chain Sprocket, swing arm bushes are stock ones.

            Both tyres, fork oil, coneset, front wheel bearings are replaced . No bend in the tyre rim or forks.

            Thanks in advance.
            Are you facing this issue after changing fork oil ?

            Oil level on both forks not same.

            1 weak spring

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            • #18201
              Problem with ZMA

              Guys, need your help..

              I own a 2013 ZMA and everything was fine until the short but intense rain that lashed chennai two days ago. The issue is, bike behaves normally until 3k RPM but runs out of breath after 3.5k onwards. It revs all the way up to 9k but there is total power loss. Revs climb but the speed doesn't and it is not the clutch for sure. I know how a slipping clutch feels like. Drained fuel from the carb using the bleed screw at the bottom and cleaned air filter but to no avail. Everything was good until it rained. After the rain the bike is a total mess. A splendor or even a activa beats me to 60. After 3-3.5k there is a total flat spot but the bike reaches 80 max when in 5th cog with WOT. Checked loose contact in the CDI, it is intact and the plug is new as well. So, it could be air/fuel/ignition timing.
              Have to get this fixed, kindly share your inputs.

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              • #18202
                Re: Problem with ZMA

                Originally posted by karthik_k View Post
                Guys, need your help..

                I own a 2013 ZMA and everything was fine until the short but intense rain that lashed chennai two days ago. The issue is, bike behaves normally until 3k RPM but runs out of breath after 3.5k onwards. It revs all the way up to 9k but there is total power loss. Revs climb but the speed doesn't and it is not the clutch for sure. I know how a slipping clutch feels like. Drained fuel from the carb using the bleed screw at the bottom and cleaned air filter but to no avail. Everything was good until it rained. After the rain the bike is a total mess. A splendor or even a activa beats me to 60. After 3-3.5k there is a total flat spot but the bike reaches 80 max when in 5th cog with WOT. Checked loose contact in the CDI, it is intact and the plug is new as well. So, it could be air/fuel/ignition timing.
                Have to get this fixed, kindly share your inputs.
                Your plug cap might be corroded due to rainwater. Replace it and see if it works.

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                • #18203
                  Re: Karizma/Karizma R Ownership Experience

                  Sure.. Let me do it right now and check.

                  Edit- did that, no change.. Still the same.
                  Last edited by karthik_k; 09-13-2016, 08:20 PM.

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                  • #18204
                    Re: Karizma/Karizma R Ownership Experience

                    Originally posted by karthik_k View Post
                    Sure.. Let me do it right now and check.

                    Edit- did that, no change.. Still the same.
                    Did u check for water in the tank/carb ??
                    Stories of the open road...........

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                    • #18205
                      Re: Karizma/Karizma R Ownership Experience

                      Guys i am planning on buying a 2nd karizma R
                      which is the best model (year)
                      i heard 2012 last model is best !

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                      • #18206
                        Re: Karizma/Karizma R Ownership Experience

                        Originally posted by Arun V Dev View Post
                        Guys i am planning on buying a 2nd karizma R
                        which is the best model (year)
                        i heard 2012 last model is best !
                        I think you can't go wrong with any of the models before the 2014 ones. But getting one in good condition would be a tough job!
                        I had recently bought a 2012 Karizma and I am happy with it.

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                        • #18207
                          Re: Karizma/Karizma R Ownership Experience

                          guys im trying to restore my 2003 candy blazing red karizma
                          to its former glory. i dont live in india anymore and its been
                          reglected sorely.

                          can someone help me source the following

                          1- original fairings
                          2- air box
                          3- speedo ( new or used) mine isnt working
                          properly. its got a mind of it own
                          it works sometimes but mostly not!!!

                          i am from hyderabad where would be my
                          best bet to find these parts.

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                          • #18208
                            Re: Karizma/Karizma R Ownership Experience

                            Originally posted by Arun V Dev View Post
                            Guys i am planning on buying a 2nd karizma R
                            which is the best model (year)
                            i heard 2012 last model is best !
                            Any model will be fine except the new EBR uplifted ones. Till 2011 Honda was partners with hero. Do look at hero Honda models up to 2011. I bought a preowned 2011 model from hero Honda. Apart from a blown gasket no issues so far.
                            Everybody has their own version of TRUTH!!!!!!

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                            • #18209
                              Re: Karizma/Karizma R Ownership Experience

                              Guys, I have a query.

                              I am looking to pick up an old Hero Honda Karizma R purely for touring purposes. I currently have a FZ (2014) but it is a bit underpowered for the highways. After putting in a lot of thought, I have zeroed down on the Karizma which I will obviously freshen up/rebuild after purchasing. There is a R version (premium sports) available through a mechanic I trust but he says that old Karizma bikes have serious mileage issues and won't give me more than 25kmpl.

                              To me that is the only point of concern in a motorcycle which still is one of the best tourers available out here. Could you guys therefore give your views on the issue along with which would be an appropriate model year to look for.

                              Thanks in advance!

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                              • #18210
                                Re: Karizma/Karizma R Ownership Experience

                                Originally posted by ALI.R View Post
                                Guys, I have a query.

                                I am looking to pick up an old Hero Honda Karizma R purely for touring purposes. I currently have a FZ (2014) but it is a bit underpowered for the highways. After putting in a lot of thought, I have zeroed down on the Karizma which I will obviously freshen up/rebuild after purchasing. There is a R version (premium sports) available through a mechanic I trust but he says that old Karizma bikes have serious mileage issues and won't give me more than 25kmpl.

                                To me that is the only point of concern in a motorcycle which still is one of the best tourers available out here. Could you guys therefore give your views on the issue along with which would be an appropriate model year to look for.

                                Thanks in advance!
                                I had picked up a 2012 ZMA R recently. I have done around 2k kms so far. I checked the mileage couple of times and it hovered around 36-38 kmpl (80% two lane highway and 20% local village/town roads). On highway I used to maintain speeds between 60-80 kmpl.
                                Hope this helps.

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