Re: Karizma/Karizma R Ownership Experience

Ah.. delayed gyan [emoji4]

If I can't get the ZMA inserts I might go for the rtr ones.

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Please post the apache bar end installation diy, i want to do the same for my honda hornet.

Re: Karizma/Karizma R Ownership Experience

The RTR bar-ends are universal, literally fits any hole, as the insert is held in place by a rubber tube pinched by two washers on both ends.

So when you screw the screw the rubber tube that goes inside the handlebar gets pinched and expands to form a tight seal, so simple a toddler could install it.

I had no idea, usually I wouldn't care about bar ends, even on my ZMA I had the plastic caps installed, they're the same for Hero and Honda, though either one of them is priced at a premium and I can't remember which.

The only reason I went for RTR weights on the KTM handle setup installed then on my P220 was because I'd skipped installing the bushes and the vibes were jarring and needed to be watered down.

Compared to that the ZMA is vibe-free with the exception of those idle vibes that go away once the revs start climbing.

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Hello my ZMA's front meter panel has stopped working. The rpm meter, speedometer and the digital trip and fuel meter all were working fine when suddenly all of them stopped. The local mechanic checked and said current is coming to the circuit and no other problems of fuse or relay. The circuit has gone kaput. He says he can't mend it and the complete set needs to be changed. Any suggestions please and moreover i don't think I would get any original meter assembly set.
Thanks in advance.

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Carburettor Issues.


Anyone who is using another carburettor on his Karizma? I'm thinking to go for a BS29 Mikuni. Needed a second opinion on the same.

Re: Karizma/Karizma R Ownership Experience

Read post #19714 by Ashwin few posts back for other carburetors compatible with karizma

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Any one tried connecting a digital speedo sensor to the zma console?

Re: Karizma/Karizma R Ownership Experience

pulsar 220 and 200ns carb works fine on karizma.

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Bajaj Pulsar 180 runs on a BS29 i.e. 29mm I guess and Hero Honda Karizma on a 26mm carb from Keihin. Pulsar one is bigger afaik. The Pulsar 150 runs on BS26 26mm. 200NS on a UCAL 33mm.

Also carbs are direct fit yes...several others even aprt from what you've mentioned. But how will it perform is the question and thus the opting for the same as per one's requirement.

Anyone tried a BS26 from the Pulsar150? Because the size is same of that of Karizma 26mm.

Re: Karizma/Karizma R Ownership Experience

Hi All,

This is my first post on this thread. I had been following this discussion for quit long now. I too own a 2007 Karizma R, which I bought when I started working. Early yrs, I use to ride and tour a lot, but a small accident broke my left knee ligament and somehow with increasing work and family priorities, I slowly got drifted away from my bike. However I never left my bike unattended. My most of the Saturdays are with my bike somewhere outskirts of the city, for an early morning tea or spending time in cleaning the bike.

Now, this old kiddaa has again surfaced and is forcing me to start my touring again. The big Q was should I go for a new better/bigger bike or should I perform some neat and tour worthy mods on my good old Karizma and be happy. Finally with lots of thoughts on glass, Karizma won this race.

Now coming to what mods should I go for, have mentioned below the ones in mind and the ones already done.

1. Increase height of the bike proportionately , mainly on front
2. Reduce existing weight from the bike, have removed chain cover, saree guard, rear hand grip. Thinking of removing the rear fiber parts as I really don’t like them anymore (nothing to do with weight as such).
3. Rear disc break installation
4. Good horn
5. Engine guard
6. Decent LED tail and indicator lights
7. Better exhaust (not so noisy but should be an head turner)
8. Engine and block color or polish
9. Floating front mud guard
10. A good quality bigger front visor glass

Would be really grateful for additional important suggestions and inputs on achieving the above mods.

Now, the ones already done so far.

1. Headlight upgraded with Philips Extreme Vision 50/60, good quality heavy duty ceramic bulb holder and bosch relay kit.
2. Aux LED Fog lights 20 Watts each
3. Front and rear sprocket change for better top end and acceleration
4. Racing CDI
5. Minor upgraded carburetor; don’t remember exactly, I guess some screw was replaced for better air intake. With this throttle is Chumma now…

Looking forward for inputs and guidance from all the fellow Riders....

Re: Karizma/Karizma R Ownership Experience

Guyz anybody has inserted touring grab rail for their machine?.... If yes please post some snap of those

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Hey buddy,
Good to know that you are using your Karizma again for touring. I own a 2013 one and I use it for touring (see my blog for more details).
I will try to answer your questions with my best efforts:-


1. Increase height of the bike proportionately , mainly on front
- Why merits do you see in it?
- A person named Akhil Nair from Kerala and Gautam from Mumbai have done it. You can reach out to them (PM me to get their details).

2. Reduce existing weight from the bike, have removed chain cover, saree guard, rear hand grip. Thinking of removing the rear fiber parts as I really don’t like them anymore (nothing to do with weight as such).

- Removal of chain cover causes the chain and sprocket to wear out quickly. If that is not an issue then you can go ahead.
-Saree gaurd is ok to remove
- Rear hand grip or grab rails (as it is called) is useful to lock bungee cords to mount the luggage.

3. Rear disc break installation
-Again Akhil Nair is the best person to provide you these details.
-I had inquired for the same, I got a quote of 12k. I didn't have the budget for it

4. Good horn
-I am also looking for this information.

5. Engine guard
- Please provide more details

6. Decent LED tail and indicator lights
- No Idea

7. Better exhaust (not so noisy but should be an head turner)
- You may put the most expensive exhaust available there, but a single cylinder engine will never produce the sweet symphony of a multi-cylinder.
It will actually ruin the mileage and engine

8. Engine and block color or polish
-No Idea

9. Floating front mud guard
-No Idea

10. A good quality bigger front visor glass
- The Visor from AS 200 fits with some Desi Juggad

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Hi Mate,

Can you give out more details on what exactly you mean by "Touring Grab Rail"?

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A luggage carrier....

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You own 3 Karizmas?

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Can we use use zmr's bar end weights in zma?