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  • #8176
    Originally posted by Brat View Post
    Thx for the suggestion! I have a strong feeling that it is likely the tyre (atleast thats what i want it to be)
    Will go out and get a rear M45 today and see how it runs compared to the existing tyres. Hopefully, this would solve the issue. Corners are becoming very distasteful due to this problem lately.
    Regarding fitting M45 4.0 /18 rear Talk to Mr.Sriram, get his input before buying it.
    When Was The Last Time,You Did Something For The First Time.

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    • #8177
      Originally posted by psr View Post
      Now i ride close to 70 to 80 kmph short burst in city,and finding the bike not so fast....Guess I am getting so used to the higher speeds, that even doing 110 seems to be slow...may be 140 will satisfy me ...temporarily.

      I am in exact same situation. When I bought my preowned ZMA, I was an uncle rider, shifting the gears at 3k rpm, never going beyond 70kmph in city (even 70 felt A LOT initially!). Now I shift at 4k rpm and almost never miss a chance of going at 80kmph if there's a good stretch of road in the city. Evidently the FE has come down to ~32 now. (I am rationalizing by thinking that its because of the M45 4*18 :P)

      If karizma is bumped up in Compression ratio it will give better mileage and power delivery..

      I am assuming that this is what Joel's bigbore kit does? Increases the compression ratio due to change in bore size, resulting in better performance and FE? Please correct me if I am wrong.       And are there any other ways of increasing the compression ratio?

      Originally posted by Brat View Post
      Found that HH offers a secret "emergency water storage" compartment right below the air filter intake duct (below the seat). Never knew this existed, it had collected close to 1/2 liter of rain water and rising. Going to drill a hole on the bottom of the fiber panel to drain this out sooner or later.
      Hehe. I was shocked to see this stored water after washing my bike once, and it was almost 1/2 litre in my case too.

      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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      • #8178
        Originally posted by psr View Post
        Regarding fitting M45 4.0 /18 rear Talk to Mr.Sriram, get his input before buying it.
        Of course, i wanted to get it installed along with him but i was a bit too late to reach him. Hopefully, i'd be burning rubber soon
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        • #8179
          Originally posted by Vishakh View Post
          simple first put the helmet on your head lift up the visor put specs then close the visor
          Is it that tough to understand ?
          i am a tough guy bro
          You shouldn't be saying it ...others should be saying it
          Originally posted by Brat View Post
          Found that HH offers a secret "emergency water storage" compartment right below the air filter intake duct (below the seat). Never knew this existed, it had collected close to 1/2 liter of rain water and rising. Going to drill a hole on the bottom of the fiber panel to drain this out sooner or later.
          Will come in handy when we go into the desert and our stock of water finishes !!I noticed it 2 days back and was thinking the same - put a hole in the bottom .BTW is it fiber or rubber ?
          Originally posted by psr View Post
          it will come in handy in carrying odd things later.

          That's a good idea !!
          This is there to avoid the intake tube from inhaling dusty air rushing in from the front,or sides....and help keep the Air Filter cleaner..longer.
          That too is a good idea !!
          Originally posted by Brat View Post
          i am able to visibly notice some sort of left-right sway of the rear tyre section while riding on another bike following my ZMA. I am not sure if this is due to tyre related issues (as suggested by SVC) or whether it is a bent wheel/alignment related issue. Any suggestions, pls?
          See psr's reply
          Originally posted by Brat View Post
          This filter seems like it increases airflow compared to the stock filter.
          Next time I'm going for it !
          Originally posted by psr View Post
          Put the bike on Main stand and rotate the back wheel, and see the rim first...If you see the rim having a sway like the edge of rim coming closer to the chain guard,and then moving away,then you have a bent rim..if it stays true, then inspect the tire as you rotate the wheel..If the tread pattern sways left to right then the tire has issues...
          Do the same to the front wheel also .
          If it's alignment issue , then the hub will also sway . Check for that too .See attached pic .
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          • #8180
            Originally posted by prashk
            I am assuming that this is what Joel's bigbore kit does? Increases the compression ratio due to change in bore size, resulting in better performance and FE? Please correct me if I am wrong. And are there any other ways of increasing the compression ratio?
            Yes ..There are two ways of doing it...removing the bore gasket and using Three Bond liquid Gasket instead, and ,....increasing either the bore size or the stroke length...Most Gaskets are about 0.5 mm in thickness and removing it will make the piston come that much closer to the top of head,and will marginally improve in power, FE and HP.....Increasing stroke length,or bore size will add substantial amount of compression and HP and if not done properly will lead to pre-ignition and engine death.
            Originally posted by Brat View Post
            Of course, i wanted to get it installed along with him but i was a bit too late to reach him. Hopefully, i'd be burning rubber soon
            Yeah I guess you will literally burn rubber
            When Was The Last Time,You Did Something For The First Time.

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            • #8181
              Originally posted by Brat View Post
              This looks cool. I wonder what the intake sounds like... Does the bike run on stock jets? This filter seems like it increases airflow compared to the stock filter.
              It is larger than the original Air Filter,and gives a good punchy ride..No difference in sound,but accelerates easily.No trouble in cold start so for....FE remains same..May be Mr.Sriram who had driven it can give a better opinion...
              The bike is stock otherwise.
              Oh ...I had " V " grooved my Spark Plug.
              Last edited by psr; 08-30-2011, 02:12 PM.
              When Was The Last Time,You Did Something For The First Time.

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              • #8182
                Help regarding exhaust and chain sprockets

                Hello guys
                My Kizma R has done 14k kms(8 months old) recently, I used to ride 220 kms non stop with all time speedo needle above 120kph and then returning back the same day, and I think those long trips are now showing bad signs in the chain. I never lubricated my drive chain by my own(only on servicing), and in every service of the bike I had to get the chain tightened. Now what the problem is that: Putting my bike on main stand, and rotating the rear wheel slowly I find through the whole given to inspect/lubricate the chain, that the chain is tight till half rotation of the wheel and it gets slack in the other half. Service guys told that you need a completely new chain set(chain+sprockets) = around Rs 1000. Comments plz.
                Next, I want a bit of performance upgrade, heard of k&n filters but not thinking of it; rather a I'm thinking aabout a new custom exhaust...any suggestions or please share the experiences with those exhausts if you've installed one?

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                • #8183
                  Originally posted by Vishakh View Post
                  seems like i am the uncle here then
                  I too!! but the worst mileage I have clocked till now is 30kmpl and the best is 42kmpl on highway. Bike is stock and haven't touched anything in carb till now!i think there are reasonable figures for a 223cc machine. I dont worry much about my bike's mileage because I feel happy to fill it's tummy. not interested in extracting it's economy to the core!
                  "safety will be the sturdy child of terror, and survival the twin brother of annihilation"

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                  • #8184
                    Originally posted by psr View Post
                    Guess I am getting so used to the higher speeds, that even doing 110 seems to be slow...may be 140 will satisfy me ...temporarily .
                    Think green or Ananth!
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                    • #8185
                      Guys, facing a weird problem with the chrome (metal) parts of my zma. Its 2 n a half months since I bought my zma. I could see that many metal parts in my zma started to rust .I know its monsoon in chennai and I could compromise myself with that. But my 2.5years old unicorn has seen rain n heat that my zma. But he hasnt shown any such signs which would annoy me!! really feeling sad whenever i notice these rust parts. Also, the chrome/copper finish at the belly of silencer has completely turned black!!! Any ways to prevent it??????
                      "safety will be the sturdy child of terror, and survival the twin brother of annihilation"

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                      • #8186
                        done with 140, now want 150+

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                        • #8187
                          vivek i can tell you about the silencer part, i am too facing the same problem with the brass coating and when i took it to the SVC they said its common and they cannot replace under warranty you just take her to the SVC and try for yourself
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                          • #8188
                            @ acs1207 - i gave a detailed explanation on helmet case because ashwin was keenly asking about it

                            And the tough guy thing, dude i am just 19 am still immature and inexperienced so expect statements like these once in a while happy that you experienced people are there to correct me
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                            • #8189
                              Originally posted by acs1207 View Post
                              See psr's reply

                              Next time I'm going for it !
                              Thx for the pic and suggestions!

                              Originally posted by psr View Post
                              It is larger than the original Air Filter,and gives a good punchy ride..No difference in sound,but accelerates easily.No trouble in cold start so for....FE remains same..May be Mr.Sriram who had driven it can give a better opinion...
                              The bike is stock otherwise.
                              Oh ...I had " V " grooved my Spark Plug.
                              Pardon my ignorance but how does V grooving the plug help?
                              For the FE to remain the same, did you have to run bit of a rich mix to compensate for the additional air entering the chamber and get a good burn? Was puzzled with the same FE since i thought we'll need to increase compression along while increasing jet & air intake for good FE?

                              Originally posted by SriramEfunds View Post
                              Think green or Ananth!
                              Wish psr'd Think 2-stroke V-twin and all my ever present RD problems would magically get solved.

                              Originally posted by vivekarizma View Post
                              Guys, facing a weird problem with the chrome (metal) parts of my zma. Its 2 n a half months since I bought my zma. I could see that many metal parts in my zma started to rust .I know its monsoon in chennai and I could compromise myself with that. But my 2.5years old unicorn has seen rain n heat that my zma. But he hasnt shown any such signs which would annoy me!! really feeling sad whenever i notice these rust parts. Also, the chrome/copper finish at the belly of silencer has completely turned black!!! Any ways to prevent it??????
                              Go for a good quality water resistant wax. It helps keep the water away from most of the body parts prone to rusting, since the water will flow away. However, moisture and humidity will eventually catch up if you do not wipe and keep her clean of moisture and dirt/mud on a regular basis.


                              Originally posted by sunny_ View Post
                              done with 140, now want 150+
                              Really? I've never managed beyond 125k - 130k on my ZMA (stock), although she is capable of so much more. What mods do you have on there?
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                              • #8190
                                @Brat, my bike is stock only and speedo touched 140 only few times, apart how come you haven't crossed 130kph, stock Karizma R does 132-133 kph everytime.

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