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**MAXzma** · 08-09-2011, 06:20 PM

Originally posted by prashk View Post

BTW, did you try adjusting the reflector using the adjustment screw? I think the screw changes the angle between the beam and the reflector, so would help to an extent.

Yes I did. But the speedo cable is blocking the screw and so I have to remove the fairing in order to adjust it. I tried some 3 combinations. This was good.

But I thought it just adjusts the direction of the beam like from right to left or left to right? Correct me if I am wrong..

**Vishakh** · 08-09-2011, 06:38 PM

Originally posted by MAXzma View Post

Yes I did. But the speedo cable is blocking the screw and so I have to remove the fairing in order to adjust it. I tried some 3 combinations. This was good.

But I thought it just adjusts the direction of the beam like from right to left or left to right? Correct me if I am wrong..

no need to remove the fairing just take a long philips screw driver and a torch just go to an empty road at night ( level road not a slope

) just tilt the handle towards the right use the torch to see the screw with your other hand take the screw driver and just adjust the focus ( with your lights on

) well try this because this is what i did to get it right

mine is a 2011 hope its same as your bike

**Aneesh@4GHz** · 08-09-2011, 06:42 PM

Originally posted by Blumarine005 View Post

1. Disk plate - Rs. 1290.00
2. Chain set - Rs. 940.00
3. Gear shaft - Rs. 390.00

I think there is a difference of about 30-50rs on each part.

As for the chain set, can I go for the chain set for P220 or any other with lesser no. of teeth in the rear to increase the top end? The mech told me ZMA has 42 teeth at the rear. Please suggest.

If your top speed increase, Acceleration will suffer.

Also I am thinking of getting my chain cover opened up permanently so that it becomes easy to lube the chain. Any pros & cons of the same?

If you cleans and lube it when it gets dirty,Say less than 500kms,then its not a problem.

Originally posted by Above_All View Post

I don't know , MAXzma can you clear the doubt

Originally posted by MAXzma View Post

I am no paint expert but as far as i know, a primer is used to hold the paint to the object. In the paint spray can, the instructions told me to just clean the surface and spray the paint. It did not mention primer anywhere and so I did not consider it too. I have sprayed 2-3 coats. Looks fine as of now. Lets see how long it holds.

Originally posted by prashk View Post

^+1. You MAY apply primer for increased longevity of the paint. It's a good practice to apply primer, but for small parts like these, its really not worth the effort. Just spray and spray more if you want better finish, after the previous coat dries up. If after several months the paint dulls/turns flaky (which is rare if you spray multiple coats), spray again.

PS: Cleaning the surface is a must though, best if done with Isopropyl alcohol or similar liquids.

I would like to know whether i had to paint primer for repainting the Grab Rails with Tin Paint.

**MAXzma** · 08-09-2011, 07:22 PM

Originally posted by Vishakh View Post

no need to remove the fairing just take a long philips screw driver and a torch just go to an empty road at night

Some fairing alignment problem I guess cos the speedo cable blocks the beam adjustment screw. So in order to adjust it, I have to remove the fairing.

Or I guess I can remove my speedo cable for a while..

Will give it a try and revert back.

**acs1207** · 08-09-2011, 07:57 PM

Originally posted by MAXzma View Post

Thanks for the info sir.

But the range of the high beam is a bit less.

H/L adjustment screw . .Seems you are having some trouble with it ..!

Originally posted by MAXzma View Post

WEEKEND MODS:
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2.) INDICATOR PARKING LIGHTS:

Simple mod. Just connect a wire from one front indicator to the other. Now when you turn on any indicator, both the indicators will flash. Add a switch for this wire to complete the circuit and voila, you have your own parking light switch. Fixed it on the fairing.

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Reminds me of when I connected the brake light connection of my RX100 (eons back) to the indicators using diodes .
Just remember that's 80W you're blinking .!!!

Originally posted by MAXzma View Post

And guys a quick question..

the high beam seems to be focussed down a bit and so the length of the beam seems to be less.. Or any other ideas to increase the height of the beam?

See prashk's answer.

Originally posted by prashk View Post

BTW, did you try adjusting the reflector using the adjustment screw? I think the screw changes the angle between the beam and the reflector, so would help to an extent.

That's the way to do it .

Originally posted by MAXzma View Post

Yes I did. But the speedo cable is blocking the screw and so I have to remove the fairing in order to adjust it.
The speedo cable shouldn't block the screw .
I tried some 3 combinations. This was good.

But I thought it just adjusts the direction of the beam like from right to left or left to right? Correct me if I am wrong..

The beam adjustment screw adjusts the H/L in a vertical motion -(elevation) from near to far . Not from left to right .

Originally posted by Vishakh View Post

no need to remove the fairing just take a long philips screw driver and a torch ........just adjust the focus ( with your lights on

)

Not the focus , the point where the beam falls .

Originally posted by MAXzma View Post

Some fairing alignment problem I guess cos the speedo cable blocks the beam adjustment screw. So in order to adjust it, I have to remove the fairing.

Or I guess I can remove my speedo cable for a while..

Will give it a try and revert back.

As you said it could be a fairing alignment problem . A snapshot of the instrument cluster/fairing area from the top would've been helpful !

**ashwinprakas** · 08-09-2011, 08:54 PM

Originally posted by MAXzma View Post

Yes I did. But the speedo cable is blocking the screw and so I have to remove the fairing in order to adjust it. I tried some 3 combinations. This was good.

But I thought it just adjusts the direction of the beam like from right to left or left to right? Correct me if I am wrong..

Bro, I guess theres something strange with you'r bike, cause when I compared my 2011 with aneesh's 2006, we found out that his fairing has enough space to squeeze both mu hands through, whereas mine couldnt even accomodate my single hand alone.

**MAXzma** · 08-09-2011, 08:55 PM

Originally posted by acs1207 View Post

Just remember that's 80W you're blinking .!!!

Have put smaller bulbs in place of the regular bulbs. And anyways I don't use it often. I use it only when on the highway if it rains or when parking, which is once in few weeks.

The beam adjustment screw adjusts the H/L in a vertical motion -(elevation) from near to far . Not from left to right .
Oh I did not know that sir. I thought it changes from left to right. So will give it a shot soon and revert back.

As you said it could be a fairing alignment problem .

A snapshot of the instrument cluster/fairing area from the top would've been helpful !

Will post it sometime soon.

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**MAXzma** · 08-09-2011, 08:58 PM

Originally posted by ashwinprakas View Post

Bro, I guess theres something strange with you'r bike, cause when I compared my 2011 with aneesh's 2006, we found out that his fairing has enough space to squeeze both mu hands through, whereas mine couldnt even accomodate my single hand alone.

My ZMA is a 2005 one with a ZMA R makeover!

Guess the previous owner put all new ZMA R parts to this. So it came in the ZMA R form in the bright red, with the new graphics and the engine cowl. Its a blend of both!

**ashwinprakas** · 08-09-2011, 10:01 PM

Originally posted by MAXzma View Post

Yes I did. But the speedo cable is blocking the screw and so I have to remove the fairing in order to adjust it. I tried some 3 combinations. This was good.

But I thought it just adjusts the direction of the beam like from right to left or left to right? Correct me if I am wrong..

Originally posted by MAXzma View Post

My ZMA is a 2005 one with a ZMA R makeover!

Guess the previous owner put all new ZMA R parts to this. So it came in the ZMA R form in the bright red, with the new graphics and the engine cowl. Its a blend of both!

Hehe.. Best of both worlds....

**Blumarine005** · 08-09-2011, 10:41 PM

Originally posted by Aneesh@4GHz View Post

If your top speed increase, Acceleration will suffer.

Is there considerable drop in accelaration? What is the effect on fe?

**Aneesh@4GHz** · 08-09-2011, 11:07 PM

Originally posted by MAXzma View Post

My ZMA is a 2005 one with a ZMA R makeover

Thinking of the same makeover!.

Originally posted by Blumarine005 View Post

Is there considerable drop in accelaration? What is the effect on fe?

Not sure about the acceleration drop,but FE may increase a bit.

Search about it at World of Sprockets!

**Vishakh** · 08-10-2011, 06:37 PM

guys this might sound crazy but i am very much sure about this - yesterday my bike hit reserve right in front of my favorite fuel pump so i immediately put the trip meter to zero and filled in with 100 rs of petrol (1.51l) and then i ripped the bike, was riding at all the time above 70 kmph and and did some 15 kms with pillion and at speed of 90- 100 kmph

most of the time it involved sudden acceleration and deceleration and i clocked 60 kms before hitting reserve again so economy = 39.73 kmpl (insane riding)

**Only Amit...** · 08-10-2011, 07:36 PM

Originally posted by Blumarine005 View Post

Is there considerable drop in accelaration? What is the effect on fe?

Bluemarine:
Please use the search option to get more help dude !!!

This is my previous post on the same...hope it helps

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**ashwinprakas** · 08-10-2011, 07:58 PM

Originally posted by Vishakh View Post

guys this might sound crazy but i am very much sure about this - yesterday my bike hit reserve right in front of my favorite fuel pump so i immediately put the trip meter to zero and filled in with 100 rs of petrol (1.51l) and then i ripped the bike, was riding at all the time above 70 kmph and and did some 15 kms with pillion and at speed of 90- 100 kmph

most of the time it involved sudden acceleration and deceleration and i clocked 60 kms before hitting reserve again so economy = 39.73 kmpl (insane riding)

WOW!! Thats good. My worst is 23kmpl and best in 46kmpl.

I got my worst when I went with a pillion (108(Me)+75(Guessing, He's about Aneesh's height)=183Kgs). We were hurrying off to college, We were cruising at 115~120kmph. And thats when I got 23kmpl.

**SriramEfunds** · 08-10-2011, 08:05 PM

Originally posted by Vishakh View Post

guys this might sound crazy but i am very much sure about this - yesterday my bike hit reserve right in front of my favorite fuel pump so i immediately put the trip meter to zero and filled in with 100 rs of petrol (1.51l) and then i ripped the bike, was riding at all the time above 70 kmph and and did some 15 kms with pillion and at speed of 90- 100 kmph

most of the time it involved sudden acceleration and deceleration and i clocked 60 kms before hitting reserve again so economy = 39.73 kmpl (insane riding)

What was on the trip meter when you hit the reserve again? around 59-60?

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