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  • Originally posted by kariznin View Post
    When I had gone for service this Sunday, I asked to change the Spark Plug, so they had put in Champion Plug as it was provided to them by the Company and it came in Hero Honda packaging.
    So, what is difference in performance if we are using a Champion Plug/NGK Normal/NGK Iridium ?
    Champion plug and NGK normal plug are same in performance,both of them comes as OEM in karizma.NGK iridium wont boost your performance,may increase mileage by 1 or 2kms due to its efficiency in burning the fuel.

    Karizma with Dunlop Monster on rear. Guess its 120/80-18
    Last edited by Aneesh@4GHz; 07-13-2011, 11:23 AM.

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    • Originally posted by ashwinprakas View Post
      Heres my 25paise worth opinion.
      If the space isnt adequate then a proper healthy spark wont be produced, thus improper utilisation of fuel happens and thus mileage and bike pickup drops. Though side gaping is whole different story.
      thanks for the info...bro...but its really 50 paise opinion..
      if its gona a bit then bike have to suffer for that...
      make people to copy u.!

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      • @Aneesh

        yeah buddy today only i'll do it..!bro i been to one of that shop before a month and man said that ngk makes 3 types of plug...gud- better- best. n best is the iridium. and my city is out of stock from gud things...so should i go to better one..or not.????



        after plug fixing new plug..i'll go for 4 turn n njoy the fun bit more..



        i think in this case i have to stick back to stock chain guard...b'coz its totally industry area...
        make people to copy u.!

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        • Originally posted by Aneesh@4GHz View Post
          Karizma with Dunlop Monster on rear. Guess its 120/80-18
          That looks almost like a Michelin M45..


          You are NOT What u ride.. you are HOW you ride...

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          • Originally posted by Aneesh@4GHz View Post
            Champion plug and NGK normal plug are same in performance,both of them comes as OEM in karizma.NGK iridium wont boost your performance,may increase mileage by 1 or 2kms due to its efficiency in burning the fuel.
            If that's the case then I'll continue with Champion one. Thanks Bro.

            Karizma with Dunlop Monster on rear. Guess its 120/80-18
            Yes, it looks similar to M45 but I think the 120 width on this looks similar to one that I have on my bike i.e. MRF Zapper Q 110/90-18. Side walls also look same but I think it is a little wider on mine.

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            • Originally posted by ravneetsingh View Post
              hey guys
              dose plug is doing any tpye of harm to my zma..actually m not sure abt the gap in that..//
              Do not adjust the gap on your own, each spark plug comes with factory setting gap for the performance. You'll only harm if you try to experiment unless you intend to. In other words, try to get a new plug.
              RX100 1996 | Karizma 2004 | Karizma-R 2011 | RXZ 1999 | RX 135 1998 | RX 100 1993 | CBF150 2005 - 2011

              2012 - Meghamalai | Kuttralam | 2011 Ooty | Munnar | 2010 Point Calimere | Horsley Hills | Yercaud

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              • Originally posted by SriramEfunds View Post
                Nice to know about the upgrade. Try to adjust the beam for better light spread.

                I thought adjusting the beam will just change the direction of the beam.. Will try adjusting it anyways.

                Sometime try Philips 60/55w OE Mahindra and Mahindra Bolero/Scorpio stock bulb. Your face will also glow like your headlamp!

                I'm done with trying these headlamps. Will start saving up for the Extreme Plus 100% once I get to see it in person or will go for some aux light.
                Replies in bold..
                Last edited by MAXzma; 07-13-2011, 02:17 PM.
                We are miles away from the routine.
                Headlights rise over the horizon.
                Pierce the morning fog.
                Cut through the clutter in our minds.
                Carve new highways!

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                • @psr

                  sir even after 4 turn AFR setting the hesitation during first ~1km of morning starts havent gone

                  any suggestions??
                  i am growing old, but not up!

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                  • Originally posted by abhash View Post
                    @psr

                    sir even after 4 turn AFR setting the hesitation during first ~1km of morning starts havent gone

                    any suggestions??
                    check and see if the carb breather tube is in place...
                    Check your Plug color and post...what is the local temperature in the morning ?
                    When Was The Last Time,You Did Something For The First Time.

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                    • Originally posted by ravneetsingh View Post
                      @Aneesh
                      yeah buddy today only i'll do it..!bro i been to one of that shop before a month and man said that ngk makes 3 types of plug...gud- better- best. n best is the iridium. and my city is out of stock from gud things...so should i go to better one..or not.????
                      If ordinary plug is not available ,get the G-Power.Nothing to worry.


                      i think in this case i have to stick back to stock chain guard...b'coz its totally industry area...
                      If very dusty,put it back,It will save your chain and sprockets.

                      Originally posted by pronoy_banerjee View Post
                      That looks almost like a Michelin M45..
                      Yes,its very soft compound,center part will wears out @ 12k.

                      Originally posted by kariznin View Post
                      Yes, it looks similar to M45 but I think the 120 width on this looks similar to one that I have on my bike i.e. MRF Zapper Q 110/90-18. Side walls also look same but I think it is a little wider on mine.
                      Yes,Zapper Q 110/90-18 looks like other 120 sized tires.Heavy too.

                      Originally posted by SriramEfunds View Post
                      Do not adjust the gap on your own, each spark plug comes with factory setting gap for the performance. You'll only harm if you try to experiment unless you intend to. In other words, try to get a new plug.
                      +1^^^ Get it replaced.Just 75bucks.

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                      • Originally posted by SriramEfunds View Post
                        Do not adjust the gap on your own, each spark plug comes with factory setting gap for the performance. You'll only harm if you try to experiment unless you intend to. In other words, try to get a new plug.
                        I had checked the gap for both NGK DPR 8 EA 9 and Champion PRA 7 HC straight from their packing and found it to be the recommended 0.9mm.
                        So like you said there is no need to adjust the plug gap before fitting.
                        Both these plugs are recommended for Karizma and CBZ X.
                        When Was The Last Time,You Did Something For The First Time.

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                        • okk thakns to all for the info..
                          i been to market n got a ngk dpr8egp-9 its cost me 140..n shopkeeper said its bit better than stock one...i fixed juss few mins before any changes let u know...
                          cheers guyss..
                          n chain gurad nut is finish n juss gotago to oversize it..then back to stock cover..

                          guyss lil info abt p220
                          can pulsar 220 beat zma..????
                          make people to copy u.!

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                          • Originally posted by ravneetsingh View Post
                            n chain gurad nut is finish n juss gotago to oversize it..then back to stock cover..guyss lil info abt p220 can pulsar 220 beat zma..????
                            Couldnt really understand the chain guard thingie you talked about. Please use complete words and sentences, it will help everyone here, including you.

                            Can pulsar beat zma? It's one of those questions which should not be asked curtly. And you should go around the forum, search a little bit and then come to a conclusion. And if you're not able to find a clear answer then too, well... search again.

                            But I can understand that you're new to internet forums, and still catching up with others. So I will share my limited knowledge about ZMA and P220, (which is again garnered from others' words, not personal experience, so please dont bash me if you disagree with something ).

                            ZMA can be called best in - Engine refinement, longevity of the engine, stability at 100+ kmph speeds (P220 is quite stable too, maybe not as much as ZMA), cruising (when compared to P220), less vibration compared to P220.

                            P220 is best for these features - Revv friendly machine, pickup from a standstill faster than ZMA (since ZMA is more of a relaxed machine), so in cities you can see P220s roaring around and being in the lead when there is a green signal, sporty seating compared to zma. The top speed will vary from one bike to another, so I don't really find this 'top speed' funda sensible.

                            At the end of the day it all depends on who's riding and how is his riding. So a ZMA can beat P220, and it can be the other way too. Its a complicated question, so avoid it.

                            Personal OT:

                            Did my first 50km long ride yesterday. Had washed my bike the night before, waxed it, washed the chain and had applied a lot of castrol bearing grease. This ride was going to break-in the wax and the grease. Rode from Hebbal till Devanahalli (my mind was cluttered and had to do something to flush the brain). Took the NH7 and first rode till Bangalore airport. The deserted, really-long curvy flyover which goes till the airport gave me a chance to lean my bike at 40 degrees at 80kmph for a good amount of time, it was AWESOME (my first time with serious leaning). Effortlessly reached a speed of 120kmph later on, and felt the bike still had lot of power left, but I ran out of good road. Found the bike to be extremely stable at high speeds and it gracefully moves in a straight line. A good (though short) ride, love my ZMA.
                            Last edited by prashk; 07-13-2011, 05:24 PM.

                            The above posts are derived from aggregation of opinions of several xBhp ZMA riders, based on personal experience/common sense. Please be advised that some things might differ from manufacturer's recommendations.

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                            • Originally posted by ravneetsingh View Post
                              i been to market n got a ngk dpr8egp-9 its cost me 140..
                              Is it NGK G-Power plug? if you could share your experience on the performance using this plug would help this community. Thanks.
                              RX100 1996 | Karizma 2004 | Karizma-R 2011 | RXZ 1999 | RX 135 1998 | RX 100 1993 | CBF150 2005 - 2011

                              2012 - Meghamalai | Kuttralam | 2011 Ooty | Munnar | 2010 Point Calimere | Horsley Hills | Yercaud

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                              • Originally posted by SriramEfunds View Post
                                Is it NGK G-Power plug? if you could share your experience on the performance using this plug would help this community. Thanks.
                                yeah that is g power plug...and yes my frnd i'll always share my experience.
                                After fixing that i ride some 20 kms..n bro i saw some difference in pick up..like its new plug..and in 1st and 2nd gear..u can see change in city ride..and don't abt mileage i'll let u know in few days...
                                cheers..
                                make people to copy u.!

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