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**eyedocsri** · 06-26-2018, 01:03 PM

Re: Karizma/Karizma R Ownership Experience

Originally posted by rushikesh.ware View Post

Hi,
Welcome to Karizma club. I am pleasantly surprised that instead of getting a new bike of this age you bought yourself a 2007 Karizma!
I am sure you did it because you are aware of the Pros and Cons of this machine.

PM me your email id and I will send you the parts catalog in a few days.
About service manual, I am also looking for myself.

Hi thank you very much. The Karizma was a chance purchase coz I wanted something cheap for trying some offroading. And I couldn't think of anything else that can be decent on the highway as well till we get to an offroading destination.
And I got the bike for a sweet deal.
Will pm you my e mail id

**ashwinprakas** · 06-26-2018, 09:23 PM

Re: Karizma/Karizma R Ownership Experience

Originally posted by eyedocsri View Post

The Karizma was a chance purchase coz I wanted something cheap for trying some offroading.

I was dumbfounded seeing 'Karzima' and 'Cheap' used in the same sentence without a negative indicator. But then noticed your signature.

Jokes apart, the ZMA is an awesome machine as far as off-road use is concerned, the stock alloys are strong and can take a good beating, you may consider scrapping the fibers or using rubber gourmets in between as they can troublesome when ridden hard, not to mention expensive to replace. Sanket had custom fabricated mesh panels for his ZMA a few years ago, if you're lucky you might find pictures somewhere in this thread.

Since the ZMA runs off a DC CDI I would suggest you run a capacitor parallel to the battery just to be on the safer side as you intent to use the motorcycle for adventure riding.

DIY: Motorcycle Battery Eliminator

Cheers.
A.P.

**Om1234** · 06-27-2018, 10:24 PM

Re: Karizma/Karizma R Ownership Experience

Originally posted by ashwinprakas View Post

I was dumbfounded seeing 'Karzima' and 'Cheap' used in the same sentence without a negative indicator. But then noticed your signature. [emoji14]

Jokes apart, the ZMA is an awesome machine as far as off-road use is concerned, the stock alloys are strong and can take a good beating, you may consider scrapping the fibers or using rubber gourmets in between as they can troublesome when ridden hard, not to mention expensive to replace. Sanket had custom fabricated mesh panels for his ZMA a few years ago, if you're lucky you might find pictures somewhere in this thread.

Since the ZMA runs off a DC CDI I would suggest you run a capacitor parallel to the battery just to be on the safer side as you intent to use the motorcycle for adventure riding.

DIY: Motorcycle Battery Eliminator

Cheers.
A.P.

Hi Ashwin

https://youtu.be/IWko269f8fY

Checkout this video
Did you upload this?

**ashwinprakas** · 06-27-2018, 11:34 PM

Re: Karizma/Karizma R Ownership Experience

Originally posted by Om1234 View Post

Hi Ashwin

https://youtu.be/IWko269f8fY

Checkout this video
Did you upload this?

Oh Man! I was Young! I was Stupid!

Though jokes apart that's still how I kill the motor on motorcycles that come without a kill switch, more convenient than turning the key.

**Sahil Goel** · 06-28-2018, 01:31 AM

Re: Karizma/Karizma R Ownership Experience

Hey guys..

Need recommendation on Engine oil for ZMR.. i have been using the Stock(10w30) engine oil but it was giving me just too much lifter tick on long rides(tick starts around 10-15kms into the ride and keeps on ticking untill the ride ends)..then i switched to motul 20w40 3000 HC Tech.. but lifter tick has increased even more. Shall i move to 50 weight oils? Lifter tick really spoils the long ride fun and oil cooler just seems to there for the heck of it..does absolutely nothing..

**Om1234** · 06-28-2018, 02:11 AM

Re: Karizma/Karizma R Ownership Experience

Originally posted by ashwinprakas View Post

Oh Man! I was Young! I was Stupid! [emoji14]

Though jokes apart that's still how I kill the motor on motorcycles that come without a kill switch, more convenient than turning the key.

Mine doesnt go off when i turn on choke on a warm engine[emoji28]

**s1d** · 06-28-2018, 03:06 AM

Re: Karizma/Karizma R Ownership Experience

Originally posted by Sahil Goel View Post

Need recommendation on Engine oil for ZMR.. i have been using the Stock(10w30) engine oil but it was giving me just too much lifter tick on long rides(tick starts around 10-15kms into the ride and keeps on ticking untill the ride ends)..then i switched to motul 20w40 3000 HC Tech.. but lifter tick has increased even more. Shall i move to 50 weight oils? Lifter tick really spoils the long ride fun and oil cooler just seems to there for the heck of it..does absolutely nothing..

What lifter ? this engine doesn't employ a hydraulic lifter for the valves.
What you probably need is to get the valve clearances adjusted to spec and maybe have the cam chain & tensioner parts inspected/replaced if required.

**guywithUnicorn** · 06-28-2018, 01:48 PM

Re: Karizma/Karizma R Ownership Experience

Hello guys,

I recently brought pre-owned 2009 Karizma R. And I am loving it!
When I brought it carburetor was in extremely bad shape and stock carburetor was not available in nearby dealerships so my mech suggested I could put P220's carb so I did!but I later found out TPS sensor is disconnected now.
Any adverse effects on engine/CDI if TPS cable is disconnected? Can I keep using P220's carb for few more days? (I have already paid 2.5k for that)

Thanks,
Umesh

**vvk1999** · 06-28-2018, 03:01 PM

Re: Karizma/Karizma R Ownership Experience

Originally posted by guywithUnicorn View Post

Hello guys,

I recently brought pre-owned 2009 Karizma R. And I am loving it!
When I brought it carburetor was in extremely bad shape and stock carburetor was not available in nearby dealerships so my mech suggested I could put P220's carb so I did!but I later found out TPS sensor is disconnected now.
Any adverse effects on engine/CDI if TPS cable is disconnected? Can I keep using P220's carb for few more days? (I have already paid 2.5k for that)

Thanks,
Umesh

it has its own tps see its compatibility.
how's the p220 carb ?

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**guywithUnicorn** · 06-28-2018, 03:18 PM

Re: Karizma/Karizma R Ownership Experience

Originally posted by vvk1999 View Post

it has its own tps see its compatibility.
how's the p220 carb ?

if u want join whatsapp group

https://chat.whatsapp.com/8POhRRr3Sce6jMfCpqiE2Z

About compatibility I didn't see any socket where I could connect TPS cable.

Its been few hundred kms since I am on P220's carb. Acceleration is decent my friend who is on Karizma's carb says acceleration is nice.
Bike goes till 120kmph without much efforts. I am getting fuel economy of 30kmpl approx.

**ashwinprakas** · 06-29-2018, 03:31 PM

Re: Karizma/Karizma R Ownership Experience

Originally posted by guywithUnicorn View Post

Hello guys,

I recently brought pre-owned 2009 Karizma R. And I am loving it!
When I brought it carburetor was in extremely bad shape and stock carburetor was not available in nearby dealerships so my mech suggested I could put P220's carb so I did!but I later found out TPS sensor is disconnected now.
Any adverse effects on engine/CDI if TPS cable is disconnected? Can I keep using P220's carb for few more days? (I have already paid 2.5k for that)

Thanks,
Umesh

Makes sense to go for the P220 carb which is 3k cheaper than the ZMA carb, also to note that UCAL consumables are cheaper.

As for TPS it would be best to short it to WOT, though you'll loose that low end feel the motorcycle won't knock under load at higher RPM's.

[MENTION=32286]psr[/MENTION] sir has provided detailed information regarding ZMA's TPS in this thread do run a search to find the same.

A consistent 30+ kmpl under all conditions is a decent figure for a quarter liter, IMHO.

Originally posted by Om1234 View Post

Mine doesnt go off when i turn on choke on a warm engine[emoji28]

Your pilot circuit is running lean(confirm with spark plug read) or your choke cable has snapped(if there's absolutely no effect on RPM when the choke is activated).

It is unlikely for the pilot circuit to run lean on a stock motorcycle so inspect for leaks using WD40 test, if all is fine then make sure that AFR is set right.

Bajaj's are ideally tuned lean and even then both my motorcycles die when the choke is activated after the motorcycle has covered a few km's after being idle overnight, AFR screw hasn't been touched since purchase.

**rydergeorge** · 07-01-2018, 04:35 PM

Re: Karizma/Karizma R Ownership Experience

Facing problems with 35w halogens now. First I thought that I should go for 60w halogen but then came to know that I can't use it for long time because it will burn the reflector. AFAIK the hid and led are illegal. Two wheelers with auxillary lights are also stopped by cops. 60w halogen is not an option for me because sometimes I've to ride my bike for long time in night. Is there any way that I can improve my headlight without being stopped by cops?

**guywithUnicorn** · 07-01-2018, 05:05 PM

Re: Karizma/Karizma R Ownership Experience

Originally posted by ashwinprakas View Post

Makes sense to go for the P220 carb which is 3k cheaper than the ZMA carb, also to note that UCAL consumables are cheaper.

As for TPS it would be best to short it to WOT, though you'll loose that low end feel the motorcycle won't knock under load at higher RPM's.

[MENTION=32286]psr[/MENTION] sir has provided detailed information regarding ZMA's TPS in this thread do run a search to find the same.

A consistent 30+ kmpl under all conditions is a decent figure for a quarter liter, IMHO.

Your pilot circuit is running lean(confirm with spark plug read) or your choke cable has snapped(if there's absolutely no effect on RPM when the choke is activated).

It is unlikely for the pilot circuit to run lean on a stock motorcycle so inspect for leaks using WD40 test, if all is fine then make sure that AFR is set right.

Bajaj's are ideally tuned lean and even then both my motorcycles die when the choke is activated after the motorcycle has covered a few km's after being idle overnight, AFR screw hasn't been touched since purchase.

thank you so much! will go through all of them!

**ashwinprakas** · 07-01-2018, 05:28 PM

Re: Karizma/Karizma R Ownership Experience

Originally posted by rydergeorge View Post

Facing problems with 35w halogens now. First I thought that I should go for 60w halogen but then came to know that I can't use it for long time because it will burn the reflector. AFAIK the hid and led are illegal. Two wheelers with auxillary lights are also stopped by cops. 60w halogen is not an option for me because sometimes I've to ride my bike for long time in night. Is there any way that I can improve my headlight without being stopped by cops?

If it helps you could run a capacitor parallel to the battery, you should get a marginally better output with the stock 35W bulb.

It would be best to stick with a stock 35W bulb for obvious reasons.

**rydergeorge** · 07-01-2018, 05:38 PM

Re: Karizma/Karizma R Ownership Experience

Originally posted by ashwinprakas View Post

If it helps you could run a capacitor parallel to the battery, you should get a marginally better output with the stock 35W bulb.

It would be best to stick with a stock 35W bulb for obvious reasons.

Can you specify the specs of capacitor and how it should be done? Are you sure that there are no other legal ways to improve headlight?[emoji16]

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