Re: Karizma/Karizma R Ownership Experience

So have you got ur issue resolved for clutch plates? I cannot answer that because i am yet to change my clutch plates.

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Re: Karizma/Karizma R Ownership Experience

still running on stock??
just for a try installed makino clutch plates
lets see how it goes

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Yes. Ten years and still on stock. I wonder how long will it go. BTW have you changed the pressure plates too?

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omg 10 years
how many kms have you clocked?
yes i changed the pressure plates also
that i got original for 160 rs

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It's around 86k now. My bank balance doesn't allow me to ride much. But in last few years I have managed to ride carefree.

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Re: Karizma/Karizma R Ownership Experience

omg 86k on stock
how do you check for worn out clutch plates?

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Till couple of years back I had no idea about the clutch plates change interval. Until my father's 3 yr old Unicorn had to change the clutch plates, as both the bikes are taken care by same mechanic he informed me about unicorn's worn-out clutch plates. On enquiring how to check he said there are couple ways. First the bike will lack in pick up and restricted speeds and second one is when you pop clutch lever and the bike doesn't shuts off means plates are gone.

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Re: Karizma/Karizma R Ownership Experience

165ml per fork should be fine. Too much air in front tyre also causes the front to be stiff! Do check the front tyre pressure.
If I am not mistaken, it is 25psi.

Re: Karizma/Karizma R Ownership Experience

It is heart warming to see activity in Karizma thread. Karizma is long forgotten now, especially when the Orange, Green and Blue flags are flying high!

Re: Karizma/Karizma R Ownership Experience

It is still alive and going strong if you ask me. I am sure it wont be forgotten so soon. There are still a few who love it and will keep it going for more years to come.

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Very well said! I am trying to be one of them. It has been 4.5 years of ownership. Every six months or so, I get this attack of upgrading. I do the showroom visits and get the quotes. And when I hop on my Karizma again, somehow the EMI's + cost of ownership of the new powerful bike does not seem to make any sense!

Re: Karizma/Karizma R Ownership Experience

but still it is coming to an end now

very less number of karizmas
were sold after 2013
after hero and honda split up

very few bikers have maintained there karizmas

now many karizmas are eating dust
in garages
thanks to poor policy by hero

in years to come
it would be a forgotten hero

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Mainly because of spares issue !

Re: Karizma/Karizma R Ownership Experience

yes
spares issue
not available
and costly as (couldnt think of a appropriate word for it)

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Re: Karizma/Karizma R Ownership Experience

Thanks buddy! Figured that out earlier itself. Guys here just pump arbit amounts of air, now i insist on 26 (f) and 30/32 (r).

Just returned yesterday from a 11-day solo ride across Kullu-Kinnaur-Spiti valleys (820kms) and the machine (Lhamo is her name ) never gave any trouble. Only filled fuel, checked air pressure occasionally, and replaced two bolts (bottom exhaust + LHS panel) that rattled off thanks to our great Indian roads. Here's a photo:



At one point, I checked miles to litres spent, and was shocked to see it delivered almost 50 kmpl! Please tell me I'm daydreaming, guys. But i do have absolute calculations based on the 15 litre tank capacity.

After this ride, I have no doubts about its capability and can seriously recommend a ZMA to anyone wanting to travel wide distances and terrains. Saw so many Enfields throwing tantrums it was funny.

For anyone interested, these were installed before the trip:
Shell Advance AX7 oil 10w40
Bosch spark plug - normal 80 rs
Normal Bosch H4 bulb - direct fit - 80 rs
New HH chain+sprocket - 1100 rs (only because it was clicking when I bought the bike a month ago)

Given the horrible Manali-Kaza road, I'm interested in replacing the front stock Zapper FS which has gone quite bald and has minute cracks pretty much all over. Picture here:



Any recommendations for a good MRF/Ceat front tyre, especially for off-roading?