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**psr** · 08-30-2011, 03:58 PM

Originally posted by SriramEfunds View Post

Think green or Ananth!

Guess you are right,slowly becoming a speed junkie,though not reckless, but 160 to 180 top end is what will be satisfying.,not that I will be doing those speeds

.I had done 150 in my MVX 250 and so it is at the back of my mind as a reference point....

**Brat** · 08-30-2011, 04:05 PM

Originally posted by sunny_ View Post

@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.

Mine's an '08 ZMA-R. It has clocked in excess of 50k on the odo now, although i try my best to maintain it. It may have lost a pony or two over the years. I have had some bad experiences with mods on my previously owned ZMA and CBZ, It basically compromised reliability. Therefore, decided to keep this one in pristine stock condition.

**sunny_** · 08-30-2011, 04:12 PM

Originally posted by Brat View Post

Mine's an '08 ZMA-R. It has clocked in excess of 50k on the odo now, although i try my best to maintain it. It may have lost a pony or two over the years. I have had some bad experiences with mods on my previously owned ZMA and CBZ, It basically compromised reliability. Therefore, decided to keep this one in pristine stock condition.

Even I had the same thought, but on highways when cars overtake me at 130+kph I feel very disappointed. Further, recently saw 1 busa and 2 R1's on the highway, 1 R1 was having Akrapovic exhaust and the busa with two brothers'; they were disappearing from my sight-- and that was the day since then I'm very much interested to go for atleast a new custom exhaust, atleast for a try.

**Aneesh@4GHz** · 08-30-2011, 04:15 PM

Originally posted by sunny_ View Post

that was the day since then I'm very much interested to go for atleast a new custom exhaust, atleast for a try.

Joels FFE.

**psr** · 08-30-2011, 04:16 PM

Originally posted by Brat View Post

Pardon my ignorance but how does V grooving the plug help?
The plug center electrode and ground electrode both are V grooved...this splits the spark area into two and also makes it smaller..this improves fuel charge ignition.First done by NGK,then DENSO,and others...

Page not found - NGK Spark Plugs

http://www.ngksparkplugs.com/products/spark_plugs/vpower.asp

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?
I had not done any other mod except on carb slide , at a later date.The ZEN filter is not like having a totally porous filter..it is a paper filter which always have a residual amount of restriction, unlike a K&N which allows everything....so no change to any carburettor setting or jets.
Wish psr'd Think 2-stroke V-twin and all my ever present RD problems would magically get solved.

I did happen to work on small level on a RD 350 to increase in mileage,and after riding it became enamored with speed, and the Exhaust note at higher RPMs,.... hence a MVX 250 at a later date.
Back then there were no CDI and had to struggle with points type Ignition,and even jets were not available...a seized bore meant 6 months waiting for parts.Many of my friends sold their RDs for throw away price seeing the amount of maintenance and it's cost...There were no takers for a Mint condition RD350 with only 15 K on ODO at 15,000/-. Even at 9 to 10 K good RDs were available....but now the scenario is totally changed..

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**Brat** · 08-30-2011, 04:17 PM

Originally posted by sunny_ View Post

Even I had the same thought, but on highways when cars overtake me at 130+kph I feel very disappointed. Further, recently saw 1 busa and 2 R1's on the highway, 1 R1 was having Akrapovic exhaust and the busa with two brothers'; they were disappearing from my sight-- and that was the day since then I'm very much interested to go for atleast a new custom exhaust, atleast for a try.

As long as you're having fun with the mods, i'd say go for it!
Although, i think like most of us, you are craving the inevitable "MORE BHP"

**sunny_** · 08-30-2011, 04:23 PM

Originally posted by Aneesh@4GHz View Post

Joels FFE.

I don't want a big bore, only exhaust for now as I've to do 50kms daily. Details about the same are welcome.

Originally posted by Brat View Post

As long as you're having fun with the mods, i'd say go for it!
Although, i think like most of us, you are craving the inevitable "MORE BHP"

I'd rather say more "power to weight ratio"

**psr** · 08-30-2011, 04:29 PM

Originally posted by sunny_ View Post

I don't want a big bore, only exhaust for now as I've to do 50kms daily. Details about the same are welcome.

I'd rather say more "power to weight ratio"

A Big bore will give you best of both the world...better Power and FE....but if you want to do above 140 Kmph look elsewhere...ie., Go for Ninja 650..It is the best VFM product now and can do 150 to 160 all day. The recommended run in period speed is 100 Kmph...so you can understand..It will be a one time investment and you will be happy with it,since it is an Inline engine with less vibes.

**Brat** · 08-30-2011, 04:36 PM

Originally posted by psr View Post

Guess you are right,slowly becoming a speed junkie,though not reckless, but 160 to 180 top end is what will be satisfying.,not that I will be doing those speeds .I had done 150 in my MVX 250 and so it is at the back of my mind as a reference point....

something tells me that one of these days, the ZMA is going to clock those speeds

Originally posted by Aneesh@4GHz View Post

Joels FFE.

+1 but its loud as hell

Originally posted by psr View Post

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Thank you! I learnt much.

Originally posted by sunny_ View Post

I don't want a big bore, only exhaust for now as I've to do 50kms daily. Details about the same are welcome.

You can get more info here -

xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community

http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/pit-stop-general-biking-discussion/11542-4-stroke-performance-tuned-free-flow-exhaust.html

**Brat** · 08-30-2011, 04:40 PM

Originally posted by psr View Post

A Big bore will give you best of both the world...better Power and FE....but if you want to do above 140 Kmph look elsewhere...ie., Go for Ninja 650..It is the best VFM product now and can do 150 to 160 all day. The recommended run in period speed is 100 Kmph...so you can understand..It will be a one time investment and you will be happy with it,since it is an Inline engine with less vibes.

Yes, but currently Kwackers are not allowing for bookings due to unforeseen excessive demand from the Indian 600cc market. So, go for a GT650R

delivery in 20 days with regn. Meaty looks with infamous v-twin vibes

**acs1207** · 08-30-2011, 04:49 PM

Originally posted by psr View Post

Back then there were no CDI and had to struggle with points type Ignition

OT :
Reminds me of my friend's venture to run a Fury 175cc 2stroke -it's cdi had gone kaput and replacement was not available . (In those days , I was there with him whenever he laid hands on his bikes .) Never one to give up , he connected the CB points of a Bullet to the bike and finally the engine was alive . We took it ( pushed) and started again . So far so good . I asked him to take a test ride & he said OK . He revved the engine a couple of times ( some one should've taken snaps of the smiles on our faces then ) , flicked the gear into 1st and released the clutch lever . BINGO . . .the Fury took off - - -backwards !!!

.Seems the timing was slightly off ! Finally , we did get to run it normally . It's still there with his other bikes - RE535,Yezdi 250 , Java 250 , Avenger 180 and one 50 cc Demm !

**acs1207** · 08-30-2011, 04:55 PM

Originally posted by sunny_ View Post

I don't want a big bore, only exhaust for now as I've to do 50kms daily. Details about the same are welcome.
I'd rather say more "power to weight ratio"

Originally posted by psr View Post

A Big bore will give you best of both the world...better Power and FE....

Bigger cc doesn't mean lesser FE . You can have more power as well as better FE . Ask Vineeth aareth . He has a 'Joeled' ZMA R .

**sunny_** · 08-30-2011, 05:03 PM

Originally posted by psr View Post

A Big bore will give you best of both the world...better Power and FE....but if you want to do above 140 Kmph look elsewhere...ie., Go for Ninja 650..It is the best VFM product now and can do 150 to 160 all day. The recommended run in period speed is 100 Kmph...so you can understand..It will be a one time investment and you will be happy with it,since it is an Inline engine with less vibes.

Ah thanks, next will be direct above 1k cc, like an R1

but for now, I want max from my Kizma R. And thanks for the suggestions

**sunny_** · 08-30-2011, 05:06 PM

Originally posted by acs1207 View Post

Bigger cc doesn't mean lesser FE . You can have more power as well as better FE . Ask Vineeth aareth . He has a 'Joeled' ZMA R .

Alright bro, thanks

Yeah bigger capacity doesn't impliy poor FE that I understand but as Brat said he compromised with the reliability, I don't want that also

**ashwinprakas** · 08-30-2011, 06:16 PM

Originally posted by Vishakh View Post

simple

first put the helmet on your head lift up the visor put specs then close the visor

As easy as that sounds, arent motocross visors fixed.?
Cause I've seen many Vegas with visors that'r intact, when I asked the shopkeeper, even he advised to go visor less since I wear specs.
And its good to see you've got rid of the hat part, cause at speeds excess 110kmph the wind tends to pull your head upwards.

and i am just 5'8" thats not so bad for an Indian

Karizma R pretty much suits anyone above 5'6" . well saw the spark plug colur?
its rich i suppose

Guess we'r about the same height.

and @ashwin i am a tough guy bro

Yeah bro. As I said, you look cool.

Originally posted by psr View Post

You have pedals attached in your ZMA..

LOl Sir, it seems you've tried and tested it.

Originally posted by psr View Post

ZEN MPFi Air Filter is Rs.125/-...and nor direct fit, you may have to cut some slots to fit and patch up gap in some areas,since the Zen Air filter is square..You can see the Pink sponge on the right side of filter..

Sir, please provide the name of the adhesive you've used.

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.

Sir, by V groove did you mean that you made it like that by yourself, or you went and bought the V power spark plugs.???? And if by chance you've made it, please post the pics and instructions.

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??????

WELCOME TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD!!!

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