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  • #9106
    Originally posted by acs1207 View Post
    I have put a 9Ah battery in my 2010 ZMAR but haven't changed the RR . Have changed H/L bulbs to 55/60W and have added on the horn load but it works without any trouble . All the electricals are fine so far .But now , I'm wondering whether the RR should be swapped with one of higher capacity - to get max gains from the 9Ah battery .
    @ Aneesh@4GHz - If I remember correctly , you too have changed to 9Ah .
    Originally posted by psr View Post
    No need to do a change of RR unit.
    The RR in stock ZMA with stock battery will get very hot during night time with all lamp loads...
    It is best to fit a thick Aluminum plate behind the RR unit to enable heat dissipation...preferably 2 or 3mm thick Aluminum sheet of appropriate size will help...I had done this in my ZMA and still find the RR unit becoming very hot in night time driving...
    If you have doubts, ride for at least 30 minutes in night through traffic ,return home immediately open seat and to the right corner you will see the RR unit...Just touch it and feel the heat.
    I have heard Ape's RR unit is plonked while adding HID for 2 wheelers since it's handles heavy load. Need to look into this further.
    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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    • #9107
      Originally posted by SriramEfunds View Post
      It is not easy to plonk as it would require some shifts in the electricals on the side apart from battery box/cage change.
      OH!!!!will get in touch with you to get it cleared anna!
      "safety will be the sturdy child of terror, and survival the twin brother of annihilation"

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      • #9108
        Originally posted by kaynmantis View Post
        Ditto! Am using skoda projectors picked up from kurla . Using them in my car. Its brilliant. I don't think aftermarket projectors will come anywhere close to it in performance.

        Hey, just a question - Can we not use P220's projectors in ZMA?

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        • #9109
          Originally posted by ashwinprakas View Post
          Nice .

          And sir, is there any prob if I run in with Iridiums???

          You are running rich and ground electrode shows that the plug is running hot....
          When Was The Last Time,You Did Something For The First Time.

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          • #9110
            Originally posted by acs1207 View Post
            @ Aneesh@4GHz - If I remember correctly , you too have changed to 9Ah .
            Originally posted by psr View Post
            No need to do a change of RR unit.
            My Stock RR Unit is enough for charging the 9Ah battery,It produces more than 14.30v while accelerating. Battery needs only 14.20v to get recharged.

            Originally posted by psr View Post
            You are running rich and ground electrode shows that the plug is running hot....
            Me too told the same.

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            • #9111
              Originally posted by SriramEfunds View Post
              I have heard Ape's RR unit is plonked while adding HID for 2 wheelers since it's handles heavy load. Need to look into this further.
              Our Karizmas have 3 phase generators like in car Alternators,and so require three phase rectifier and regulator...APE RR unit is a single phase unit and hence is not compatible with ZMA.
              Only way to get around the problem is to provide heavy heat sinking to enable the RR unit operate in safe condition.....I had already done it,and even with my flat battery I ride without issues during night...
              Otherwise a custom made RR to handle higher Amperes can be built with car alternator rectifiers...and good regulator design...with large heat sink
              Last edited by psr; 10-12-2011, 11:18 PM.
              When Was The Last Time,You Did Something For The First Time.

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              • #9112
                Sir if you can please post a pic of it.

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                • #9113
                  Originally posted by MAXzma View Post
                  I have done the hazard light setup on my bike. Its pretty simple. You will have to just take a wire and connect the front two indicators. Now if you turn on any side indicator, all the four lights will flash. Just a put a switch in the wire, you will have a on/off switch. Very simple but effective setup. But for switching on the hazard lights, you will have to switch on the hazard light switch and then the indicator..

                  Can you explain the same with the help of diagrams like where the switch needs to be collected. I am sorry but a total duffer in electricals.

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                  • #9114
                    Originally posted by SriramEfunds View Post
                    I have heard Ape's RR unit is plonked while adding HID for 2 wheelers since it's handles heavy load. Need to look into this further.
                    I've heard that too ..hav to check the alternator's out put and the battery's capacity.
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                    • #9115
                      Originally posted by Blumarine005 View Post
                      Hey, just a question - Can we not use P220's projectors in ZMA?
                      If we can , I'll want to do it - 2nd hand costs 1000/- , a cracked 2nd hand costs 500/- (P220 H/L unit)
                      Originally posted by psr View Post
                      Our Karizmas have 3 phase generators like in car Alternators,and so require three phase rectifier and regulator...APE RR unit is a single phase unit and hence is not compatible with ZMA.
                      Only way to get around the problem is to provide heavy heat sinking to enable the RR unit operate in safe condition.....I had already done it,and even with my flat battery I ride without issues during night...
                      Otherwise a custom made RR to handle higher Amperes can be built with car alternator rectifiers...and good regulator design...with large heat sink
                      I got a couple of PC heat sinks , but I guess those are too bulky !!
                      Originally posted by Blumarine005 View Post
                      Can you explain the same with the help of diagrams like where the switch needs to be collected. I am sorry but a total duffer in electricals.
                      Find the positive wires of the indicator connections and run one wire each from them to the switch connections - right ??
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                      • #9116
                        few more pics which i took during the trip!!
                        "safety will be the sturdy child of terror, and survival the twin brother of annihilation"

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                        • #9117
                          Originally posted by vivekarizma View Post
                          few more pics which i took during the trip!!
                          Vivek - Please open a separate thread and refrain showcasing the bike unless you want to show some pointers to the issue.
                          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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                          • #9118
                            Called SVC today! All spares reached svc sadly,Screws,bushes and some clips were out of stock! Need to wait for that!!

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                            • #9119
                              Originally posted by vivekarizma View Post
                              few more pics which i took during the trip!!
                              ok anna! sorry it was the first time.wil do it from the next time!cheers
                              "safety will be the sturdy child of terror, and survival the twin brother of annihilation"

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                              • #9120
                                Completed 11111 km


                                Sixth servicing bill

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