Re: Karizma/Karizma R Ownership Experience
Hello ,
Can anyone please let me know if any of these spark plugs will fit my Karizma R.
NGK CPR8EAIX Iridium Spark Plug for Bikes https://www.amazon.in/dp/B01NC2VBVQ/..._OeNHBbV02TPTD
NGK CR6HGP G-Power Spark Plug for Bikes https://www.amazon.in/dp/B01NC3CCXB/..._hgNHBbQVKMJAX
Bosch 9240033532 Type W175Z1 Super Plus Spark Plug for Two Wheelers https://www.amazon.in/dp/B0746NVRX6/..._ygNHBbSGYPJTR
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Re: Karizma/Karizma R Ownership Experience
Chain lubing is just as controversial as engine oils, so to each his own, my thumb rule is;
1. Don't bother cleaning, the debris that can cause harm gets flunged off in action and the debris that sticks behind helps retain the oil.
2. Use only fresh gear oil, during the GQ ride since I skipped packing gear oil in the hopes of keeping luggage minimal I had to depend on roadside mechanics, one chap at Bubaneswar gave me a can of used engine oil and I lubed my chain with it, by next day morning after covering around 800 KM's the chain developed some noise and on observation a couple of links had seized, hence why I always recommend using fresh gear oil. I'm still using the chain in question, runs noisy and runs against something on every cycle but I'm cheap so would keep it for 2.5k more km's until I hit the 25k mark on the odo.
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Re: Karizma/Karizma R Ownership Experience
[MENTION=93060]highwayhermit[/MENTION]
AFAIK, Only version 2 karizma comes with o ring chain. I won't recommend those fancy chain lubes. In my experience, it is better to stick with grease+ engine oil or gear oil. They are really cheap when compared to the so called chain lubes. I'm on the same chain and sprockets thatt I got when I bought my used zma. I've clocked 15 k kms and when I took my bike to my mechanic last time, he said the sprocket hasn't ran more than 8 k kms. That might be because I don't usually rip my bike.
Chain and sprocket life depends on our riding style. I've posted pics of a modified karizma in this forum. The owner of the same bike told me that his chain and sprocket kit lasts for 20k kms without chain cover. Take care when you have a pillion wearing saree or something like that. A saree guard surely helps but there can be problems with open chain if the pillion is not sitting properly.
Ride safeLast edited by rydergeorge; 08-25-2018, 11:46 PM.Leave a comment:
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Re: Karizma/Karizma R Ownership Experience
Thanks [MENTION=64904]rydergeorge[/MENTION]! The plan is to stick to grease+engine oil mix as well. By lube, do you mean those chain lube canisters?Originally posted by rydergeorge View Post
I've been reading a bit about chain life, does the Karizma R have an O-ring chain or not? I'm not sure as I replaced chain+sprocket at ASC 4500 kms ago. What's a reasonable life expectancy of these Rolon chains?
The rattling sound and chain clanging sometimes against the cover drove me nuts. Bike is much quieter now. Next up on the removal list is the saree guard.
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I've removed chain cover two months ago. I'm using grease- used engine oil mix to lube the chain. You will have to clean the chain frequently. Chain might won't last without a cover like with a cover. But with frequent cleaning and lubing, you'll get chain life almost near to using it with cover. Cleaning becomes super easy after removing cover. I cleaned it only after riding through flood affected roads in kerala. Lube won't last without cover. If you can clean and lube it frequently, I think it'll be ok.Originally posted by highwayhermit View PostLeave a comment:
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Re: Karizma/Karizma R Ownership Experience
Hi guys,
Just returned from Spiti and the Karizma Top chain cover cracked from its bolt (near the rear shocker) a few days back, resulting in a lot of rattling noise when going over small potholes/bumps.
Is it a good idea to remove the chain cover altogether? What difference in maintenance will removing chain cover cause?
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Re: Karizma/Karizma R Ownership Experience
This might help youOriginally posted by ashwinprakas View PostLeave a comment:
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Yes, please provide individual part numbers of stock Chain and Sprocket kit, workshop manual AFAIK has only part number for the complete set, not individually.Originally posted by rydergeorge View Post
Akhil's friend Aquib was able to source a brand new 40T ZMA Rear Sprocket for me from the SVC with the help of its individual part number.
Most motorcycle headlight housings come in 7 inches, though IIRC TVS XL headlight housing is 6 inches and might work with DCM dome.Originally posted by theironhorse99 View PostLeave a comment:
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DCM beams are 6 inches comes with H4 holders...Originally posted by ashwinprakas View PostLeave a comment:
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Already asked about all that. He says chain is stock.Originally posted by ashwinprakas View PostLeave a comment:
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Do ask him to share the part numbers of the sprockets and chain for those who wish to order the same individually.Originally posted by rydergeorge View Post
Since I'm currently using a dumbphone I've lost his contact and am not on WA.Leave a comment:
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Asked the owner. It's stockOriginally posted by nings! View PostLeave a comment:
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