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**Satyamzma** · 02-10-2011, 10:44 AM

AAhm my ZMA completed 15000 kms....

**anmol_1990** · 02-10-2011, 10:18 PM

Originally posted by anmol_1990 View Post

just bought an iridium spark plug for 550.

my bike is standing idle for last 15 days as i drive car during winters.

i installed it and started the bike, there isnt much difference except that idle RPM is not fluctuating much, didn't drive coz of cold.

it doesn't resolve cold start problem either, have to put the choke.

now i have removed and will install after service this weekend.

How many KM will they last?

After installing iridium plug in my zma-r, the average is 40-42KMPL overall mileage.
earlier the mileage as 35-38, so definitely iridium improves mileage.

**ravi@17bhp** · 02-10-2011, 10:52 PM

Originally posted by vineeth areth View Post

bro if there is not much difference then why to use an expensive(compare to hh) oil. Again its always better to stay with the prefered grade. Imho HH OIL is the best oil for karizma.

A week back I went to HH service station along with Rakesh (ZMR) for the service of ZMR. I found HH is using "Hero Honda 4T Plus" oil manufactured by Servo. I don't know how good the oil than Idemitsu. Rakesh was definitely not feeling comfortable with that oil. Finally, we filled in the Honda's 20w40 oil and it felt good initially. Will have to see how far this lasts.

Castrol power 1 is utter waste for the price. Instead Petronas Sprinta 5000 Fully Synthetic is very much worth at 450 bucks. I have used it in many honda engines (Stunner, Unicorn Dazzler, Karizma, Aviator, R-15, etc) and it felt really well. I guess its easy to source this in Bombay. Anybody wants an oil change, can give a try.

EDIT: Just now spoke to Rakesh and he is feeling extremely happy with Honda oil. I am sure this would be a cheap and best option for Karizma.

**vineeth aredath** · 02-11-2011, 12:00 AM

Originally posted by ravi@17bhp View Post

A week back I went to HH service station along with Rakesh (ZMR) for the service of ZMR. I found HH is using "Hero Honda 4T Plus" oil manufactured by Servo. I don't know how good the oil than Idemitsu. Rakesh was definitely not feeling comfortable with that oil. Finally, we filled in the Honda's 20w40 oil and it felt good initially. Will have to see how far this lasts.

Castrol power 1 is utter waste for the price. Instead Petronas Sprinta 5000 Fully Synthetic is very much worth at 450 bucks. I have used it in many honda engines (Stunner, Unicorn Dazzler, Karizma, Aviator, R-15, etc) and it felt really well. I guess its easy to source this in Bombay. Anybody wants an oil change, can give a try.

EDIT: Just now spoke to Rakesh and he is feeling extremely happy with Honda oil. I am sure this would be a cheap and best option for Karizma.

Anna, thanks for that info. Its been a long time i've been to hh svc for generat servicing. But when i bought oil from hh svc last time (before 6 months i guess) I bought 10 bottles that time and all of them were manufactured by Idemitsu. It was around 175rs per bottle but heard that its 200rs now. Even the colour of oil can is changed, what i have is golden and its white now which is a Servo make i suppose.
Any one else noticed this?

**blade7** · 02-11-2011, 11:16 AM

Originally posted by ravi@17bhp View Post

A week back I went to HH service station along with Rakesh (ZMR) for the service of ZMR. I found HH is using "Hero Honda 4T Plus" oil manufactured by Servo. I don't know how good the oil than Idemitsu. Rakesh was definitely not feeling comfortable with that oil. Finally, we filled in the Honda's 20w40 oil and it felt good initially. Will have to see how far this lasts.

Castrol power 1 is utter waste for the price. Instead Petronas Sprinta 5000 Fully Synthetic is very much worth at 450 bucks. I have used it in many honda engines (Stunner, Unicorn Dazzler, Karizma, Aviator, R-15, etc) and it felt really well. I guess its easy to source this in Bombay. Anybody wants an oil change, can give a try.

EDIT: Just now spoke to Rakesh and he is feeling extremely happy with Honda oil. I am sure this would be a cheap and best option for Karizma.

@Ravi: I have been using Mobil 1 for around 4 months and I can tell you that its good. If u wanna go for a change next time..do give Mobil 1 a try.

**ravi@17bhp** · 02-11-2011, 11:28 AM

Originally posted by blade7 View Post

@Ravi: I have been using Mobil 1 for around 4 months and I can tell you that its good. If u wanna go for a change next time..do give Mobil 1 a try.

Mobil 1 and Motul are expensive at around 800 rupees per liter. Petronas is just at 450 rupees and is fully synthetic, a cheaper option if somebody wants to go for a fully synthetic.

**worrisomebear** · 02-11-2011, 12:21 PM

Originally posted by ravi@17bhp View Post

A week back I went to HH service station along with Rakesh (ZMR) for the service of ZMR. I found HH is using "Hero Honda 4T Plus" oil manufactured by Servo. I don't know how good the oil than Idemitsu. Rakesh was definitely not feeling comfortable with that oil. Finally, we filled in the Honda's 20w40 oil and it felt good initially. Will have to see how far this lasts.

Castrol power 1 is utter waste for the price. Instead Petronas Sprinta 5000 Fully Synthetic is very much worth at 450 bucks. I have used it in many honda engines (Stunner, Unicorn Dazzler, Karizma, Aviator, R-15, etc) and it felt really well. I guess its easy to source this in Bombay. Anybody wants an oil change, can give a try.

EDIT: Just now spoke to Rakesh and he is feeling extremely happy with Honda oil. I am sure this would be a cheap and best option for Karizma.

but zmr needs 1.1 liter..how u guys managed it?

**ravi@17bhp** · 02-11-2011, 12:34 PM

Originally posted by worrisomebear View Post

but zmr needs 1.1 liter..how u guys managed it?

I bought one can of 800ml Honda oil so that I can use it for topup of my Dazzler or Aviator if needed. He used that.

**Jithu** · 02-12-2011, 01:40 AM

Sold my bike

Hai fellow Xbhpains .. I have sold my Karizma -R couple of days back .I am planning for higher studies .I have been riding bikes for around 10 years and have ridden almost desi bikes and I must say Karizma is hell of a bike.The comfort it give for long rides is unmatchable.

been together for almost two years ,
adrenalin rush was just wring of a throttle away from tranquility,
explored and conquered places day and night ,
shared joy and sadness,
redefined my perceptions and potential ,
...etched ever lasting memmories ,
Finally I let my steed go , in to the wild .

Nevertheless I will be hanging around this thread .

**vineeth aredath** · 02-12-2011, 02:10 AM

Originally posted by Jithu View Post

Hai fellow Xbhpains .. I have sold my Karizma -R couple of days back .I am planning for higher studies .I have been riding bikes for around 10 years and have ridden almost desi bikes and I must say Karizma is hell of a bike.The comfort it give for long rides is unmatchable.

been together for almost two years ,
adrenalin rush was just wring of a throttle away from tranquility,
explored and conquered places day and night ,
shared joy and sadness,
redefined my perceptions and potential ,
...etched ever lasting memmories ,
Finally I let my steed go , in to the wild .

Nevertheless I will be hanging around this thread .

Da its ok atleast you know that its in a safe hand, what say?
As i told you its time to think about something big.

**Sandeep_K_Ram** · 02-13-2011, 08:13 PM

My Karizma is up for sale - 2008 model Black 12000km Rs 59000

Hey guys,

Its finally time to part with my KZMA. My black Karizma R (2008 model) is up for sale. Please see the link for details :

Message - xBhp Classifieds : Buy & Sell

Its clocked only 12000km and is in excellent condition. Bike is in bangalore and genuinely interested people call me on 9740518149 or mail me on sandeepkram at gmail dot com

**koushikpmk** · 02-16-2011, 01:51 AM

Originally posted by vineeth areth View Post

@koushikpmk:- Try this.

Originally posted by koushikpmk View Post

^^^^^^+1, i heard the same to same (ditto

) story from my mechanic today evening at a service center here in hyderabad, I requested him not to mount any pressure on air screw as it may lead to complications. As I am planning to decarbonise the deposits in my next servicing, the mechanic said, he can remove carb and soak it for a day to free the air screw which is jammed.. is this advisable? or a right solution/approach to the present cause..?

^^^looks like I have found a solution for this problem, its simple,one can get this spray at all hero honda service centers. it is Zorrik 88 spray generally used to lubricate the key holes/switches like indicators/head lamps. I have read the instructions mentioned on the back of the bottle and felt like we can use this spray on small tightened or jammed screws/nuts,I asked one of the mechanic to try this and he said it worked well..,I am going to try this in my next service. check for thumbnails attached for pics of spray..

@all,
wanted to hear more ideas, thoughts or experiences on this spray..

**roy_vicky** · 02-16-2011, 01:54 AM

problem with my frnds.............as im from a small town

knowbody knows what's xbhp here , i always wanted to be a part of xbhp it feels so good to know the xbhp xperts are always there for you, sharing , meeting , news all sorts of biking stuff is here

therefore 2 days earlier i got the xbhp sticker on my zma.....and from then m being questioned again and again what is xbhp

bohot bada biker ban gaya kya??
account bana k khush ho rahe ho kya??

im a bhpian and im proud of it

**xstunter** · 02-17-2011, 12:55 PM

Hello ZMA owners,

This is the first time i am posting in this thread. Needed some advise regarding the battery of the ZMA-R. The battery of my ZMA-R is now totally dead and wanted to know which is the best battery I can go for as a new one. Also I would like to know if I should get a higher Amp battery in case I need to install an HID or higher wattage bulb in future or just stick to the current rating ones.

Thanks,
Deepan

**anmol_1990** · 02-17-2011, 03:58 PM

Originally posted by xstunter View Post

Hello ZMA owners,

This is the first time i am posting in this thread. Needed some advise regarding the battery of the ZMA-R. The battery of my ZMA-R is now totally dead and wanted to know which is the best battery I can go for as a new one. Also I would like to know if I should get a higher Amp battery in case I need to install an HID or higher wattage bulb in future or just stick to the current rating ones.

Thanks,
Deepan

you can go for amaron 9aH sealed battery.

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