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  • Originally posted by kaynmantis View Post
    What were you using? and what got burned? Asking cause difficult to make out from photo.
    click on pic and you will be able to see the top portion of reflector burned , and i was using philips 55/60w H4 (toyota qualis ) spare bulb.

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    • Originally posted by kaynmantis View Post
      Shouldn't take a minute to find out. I have removed the rod several times while cleaning, though the thought of putting them upside down never occured. Besides I'm in no mood to unlearn gear shift pattern. On other hand I just might look into it sometime later to whet my curiosity.

      My toes/feet never touch the gear shifter except while when changing gears as I rest my feet from the ball if my feet on the foot pegs. I withdrew my feet as soon as gear change is executed. Same for rear brakes. So the idea of protection does not arise.
      Which tools do you use??? And can the stock toolkit be used??? I know it can be technically used, but I doubt it'll be easy.

      And about the idea of protection. Just cause you dont find it feasible, doesnt mean its less effective.

      Originally posted by selvin rebz View Post
      sorry late upload,after these burn am back to stock bulb now onward i wont experiment new things on my baby fingers crossed
      Me too using 55/60 W bulbs... Wait a min, let me go down and check. Will post the response asap.

      UPDATE.


      Lol... I dont have burns but there's an accelerated blurring happening somewhere on top. But I guess its normal, after extended periods of use, its bound to happen. So for now my safety come's first, thus 55/60 it is.
      Last edited by ashwinprakas; 09-28-2011, 04:26 PM.
      Motorcycling Experience:
      2000 ~ 2017 Y2K Kinetic Zoom (Disposed at 15k)
      2011 ~ 2015 Hero Honda Karizma R (Sold at 56.5k)
      2013 ~ 2014 Bajaj Discover 100 4G (Sold at 16.5k)
      2015 ~ 2017 TVS Wego (Totaled at 18k)
      2015 - Bajaj Pulsar 220F (Currently 31k) < Garage Queen!
      2017 - Bajaj CT100B (Currently 21k) < 'Golden Quadrilateral' Runner!

      The Ride was Good, but Life is short, spend it Wisely!
      Adios Comrades!
      A.P. 2018

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      • Battery Voltage

        @PSR Sir, you recommended someone here(sorry my internet is very slow so replying without quote/going back few pages) to check the battery voltage at 3k rpm...why particularly @ 3k rpm? Is voltage supposed to depend upon rpm?
        And is it like at higher rpms the rate of battery charging is higher than that at lower rpms?
        How to check whether the battery is fully charged/empty without using any electrical gadget?
        Last edited by sunny_; 09-28-2011, 04:43 PM.

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        • Originally posted by ashwinprakas View Post
          UPDATE.

          Lol... I dont have burns but there's an accelerated blurring happening somewhere on top. But I guess its normal, after extended periods of use, its bound to happen. So for now my safety come's first, thus 55/60 it is.

          Lucky you. Me also hoping not to get this reflector burn problem.
          Some guys trying to scare us

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          • Originally posted by sunny_ View Post
            Lucky you. Me also hoping not to get this reflector burn problem.
            Some guys trying to scare us
            Yeah bro, after all, if I was crazy enough to spend so much pocket money to install a crash guard, then am hellbent on keeping the 55/60's.
            Motorcycling Experience:
            2000 ~ 2017 Y2K Kinetic Zoom (Disposed at 15k)
            2011 ~ 2015 Hero Honda Karizma R (Sold at 56.5k)
            2013 ~ 2014 Bajaj Discover 100 4G (Sold at 16.5k)
            2015 ~ 2017 TVS Wego (Totaled at 18k)
            2015 - Bajaj Pulsar 220F (Currently 31k) < Garage Queen!
            2017 - Bajaj CT100B (Currently 21k) < 'Golden Quadrilateral' Runner!

            The Ride was Good, but Life is short, spend it Wisely!
            Adios Comrades!
            A.P. 2018

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            • Originally posted by sunny_ View Post
              @PSR Sir, you recommended someone here(sorry my internet is very slow so replying without quote/going back few pages) to check the battery voltage at 3k rpm...why particularly @ 3k rpm? Is voltage supposed to depend upon rpm?
              And is it like at higher rpms the rate of battery charging is higher than that at lower rpms?
              How to check whether the battery is fully charged/empty without using any electrical gadget?
              Yes the voltage is dependant on RPM., esp if you have a discharged battery and/or full load of lights,indicator, and horn....which is why I had asked the voltage checked at 3 K RPM when ZMA's alternator becomes capable of taking care of these loads...
              The capability of the bike's alternator to give better charging current and voltage at higher RPM is more than at lower RPM.
              The voltage is the potential difference between the +ve and -ve of the battery, and the current is the quantum of electrons moving through a conductor in a circuit.....Voltage is expressed in Volts,and Current in Amperes.
              Voltage is the potential difference between +ve and -ve and is necessary for flow of Current...and current flows from -ve to +ve.
              You can't judge a battery's level of charge without electrical gadgets...a hygrometer can tell the charge level in a lead acid battery.....
              Last edited by psr; 09-28-2011, 05:23 PM.
              When Was The Last Time,You Did Something For The First Time.

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              • Originally posted by imjoshee View Post
                One thing I forgot to mention is, if you plonk in HID in the stock reflector, the light will be more scattered & will blind the oncoming traffic so HID's are best with projectors.

                Yes LS2 & Cross both come with plain visors. While picking up the helmet, you will have to check with the dealer.
                well i just inquired about the HID with projector .. the shop guy told me that it will cost you around Rs. 2800 ... ( no brand) with out fitting cost

                and about LS2 helmet .. he told me that LS2 diamond with speed graphics ... white color ... it will cost me Rs 2800 !!!

                are these quotes correct .. can i go for it ???
                Solo Rider

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                • Originally posted by ankss View Post
                  well i just inquired about the HID with projector .. the shop guy told me that it will cost you around Rs. 2800 ... ( no brand) with out fitting cost - Where are you picking this up from & how do you plan to plonk in the projector? As mentioned earlier branded HID kits will cost more, hence I am not sure about the price(sorry about that).

                  and about LS2 helmet .. he told me that LS2 diamond with speed graphics ... white color ... it will cost me Rs 2800 !!! - I think it is a bit on the higher end. You can give him an offer of Rs.2400 - 2500/-. To be frank I havent bought a LS2. I am using AGV from quite some time.

                  are these quotes correct .. can i go for it ???
                  My answers in bold.

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                  • Originally posted by sunny_ View Post
                    Future planning for an HID(after I'm bored with the current setup)
                    What will be the best deal with cost and light both? Will projectors cost a lot?
                    I mean please give the range also.
                    I've heard and seen also that HIDs take quite time to warm up and then they come to their full glow, so how to cope up with say you've to use pass light in daytime??!! or suppose you've to switch from low beam to high beam without such a time dealy?
                    Saw projectors in car accessories shop for 3600 (pair) in Mumbai. 6k+ with HID kit (projectors + HID kit). It has these angel eyes, Looks cool, however don't know how well they perform.

                    HID does take a little time to warm up, maybe 5 seconds to come up to full brightness. Regarding HI-Lo beam, HID operates differently from halogen bulbs.

                    In halogen, one filament is shielded, while the other is open. The open one is for high beam.

                    In HID the light burns constantly. The bulb moves in and out of a fixed shield. So in effect, when the bulb moves out of the shield, it has the high beam.

                    A projector works differently yet again, but thats another story.

                    Originally posted by selvin rebz View Post
                    click on pic and you will be able to see the top portion of reflector burned , and i was using philips 55/60w H4 (toyota qualis ) spare bulb.
                    Seems strange yours got burned with only 55/60w. Are you using stock headlight assembly or was it replace with other brand at some point? Wondering as several people are using 55/60 without issues....or they just did not mentioned it. Still I feel the stock reflectors should take 55/60.

                    Originally posted by ashwinprakas View Post
                    Which tools do you use??? And can the stock toolkit be used??? I know it can be technically used, but I doubt it'll be easy.
                    I was referring to the pic where its shows the gear rod fitted upside down. In that case I have opened this rod using normal tools/wrench. Just loosen the nuts and you can pull out the entire thing.

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                    • Originally posted by kaynmantis View Post

                      Seems strange yours got burned with only 55/60w. Are you using stock headlight assembly or was it replace with other brand at some point? Wondering as several people are using 55/60 without issues....or they just did not mentioned it. Still I feel the stock reflectors should take 55/60.

                      Me too facing the same problem using Bosch 55/60 and slight burn signs on the reflector i have posted a pic some pages back .
                      Cheetahs are faster but the lion is still the KING

                      Being In Love with a Girl is like being a superbike fitted with SPEED LIMITER

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                      • Originally posted by psr View Post
                        I get 31 city and 41 highway,with my 2007 ZMA.
                        Same on my 2006 Model ZMA.

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                        • Always 40 above be it whatever conditions sure it hits above 50 when cruising in highway at some 70kmph
                          Cheetahs are faster but the lion is still the KING

                          Being In Love with a Girl is like being a superbike fitted with SPEED LIMITER

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                          • Originally posted by Vishakh View Post
                            Always 40 above be it whatever conditions sure it hits above 50 when cruising in highway at some 70kmph
                            So when did you sell you'r ZMA, and get a moped..????
                            Motorcycling Experience:
                            2000 ~ 2017 Y2K Kinetic Zoom (Disposed at 15k)
                            2011 ~ 2015 Hero Honda Karizma R (Sold at 56.5k)
                            2013 ~ 2014 Bajaj Discover 100 4G (Sold at 16.5k)
                            2015 ~ 2017 TVS Wego (Totaled at 18k)
                            2015 - Bajaj Pulsar 220F (Currently 31k) < Garage Queen!
                            2017 - Bajaj CT100B (Currently 21k) < 'Golden Quadrilateral' Runner!

                            The Ride was Good, but Life is short, spend it Wisely!
                            Adios Comrades!
                            A.P. 2018

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                            • Originally posted by Blumarine005 View Post
                              Due to the accident in July I was planning to change the whole body of my bike. From headlight to fuel tank to side body panels(in short every fibre piece on the bike) but was worried about the cost involved. Then a few days back, my mechanic told me he has got a clue to a 2006 model scrapped karizma whose body parts are fine. He quoted 6k to change the headlight, fuel tank and body panels. Is it a fair deal?

                              BTW, whats would be the cost of new body? I was thinking of getting it in white if going for a new one. Suggestions please!!!!!!
                              Hey!!!! Anybody who can answer this question ?????

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                              • Originally posted by Blumarine005 View Post
                                Hey!!!! Anybody who can answer this question ?????
                                A new one will be costlier, but sure worth the cost.
                                Motorcycling Experience:
                                2000 ~ 2017 Y2K Kinetic Zoom (Disposed at 15k)
                                2011 ~ 2015 Hero Honda Karizma R (Sold at 56.5k)
                                2013 ~ 2014 Bajaj Discover 100 4G (Sold at 16.5k)
                                2015 ~ 2017 TVS Wego (Totaled at 18k)
                                2015 - Bajaj Pulsar 220F (Currently 31k) < Garage Queen!
                                2017 - Bajaj CT100B (Currently 21k) < 'Golden Quadrilateral' Runner!

                                The Ride was Good, but Life is short, spend it Wisely!
                                Adios Comrades!
                                A.P. 2018

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