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Originally posted by ravi@17bhp
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Exact same that i get on my bike on stock MRF Zappers..!!
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Krishna saar,Originally posted by krishnadevanur View PostDefinitely, but now a days the gear shift is becoming a problem. Sometimes, I can't downshift to lower gears after engaging a road hump. All I do is keep trying till i get the shift. Does anyone experience that?
Also, any info where can i get a bike cover in Bangalore? I am using a bedsheet to cover my bike right now
. The HH showroom guys told me that the cover they have does not cover the bike completely 
For Tarp covers, JC road - Nandi Tarpaulin- reputed old shop (just a little distance after the BP petrol bunk on the left side)
BTW, I don't like the new fangled, flashy plastic covers for my Bull, I am using a tarp cover. Old school bull- old school cover.
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I have measured it with GPS and I have clocked a Max of 120 on it on my 60K old zmaOriginally posted by ravi@17bhp View Post60 kmph speedo = 58 kmph true
80 kmph speedo = 77 kmph true
120 speedo = 115 kmph true
130 speedo = 125 kmph true.
This is all with stock MRF tyre.
and at 120km/hr on GPS the reading was 130 on speedo(my bike has a 90/90 upfront so that accounts for slightly less error).
125 true comes up around 140 on speedo for a stock zma.
But then speedo readings vary in between bikes.Comment
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@Jay : Im looking to buy a cover for my Zma as well. Will ask you for details offline
@Krishna : Id given a complaint about shifts being hard, for the first service. They duly fixed it and the shifts are smooth now. Adjusting the clutch freeplay and getting the shifter linkages lubed will solve your problem i think.I'm normally not a praying man, but if you're up there, please save me Superman.
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Maverick, try CBZ for bike covers. They are good in quality.
Akshay, thanks for the GPS values. But, I am astonished by more than 13% speedo error at high speeds. I do not think the difference is that much.
Off late, there are mistakes in GPS too. Recently we have measured with two NOKIA mobiles and found a difference of 2-3 km speed difference between them.Last edited by ravi@17bhp; 04-10-2009, 01:11 PM.HH Karizma (Current) || CBF Stunner PGM-FI || Honda CB Unicorn Dazzler
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Thanks Kiran. Will check it out, but i prefer old school tarpaulinsOriginally posted by kiran_borra View PostTry at Castrol Bike Zone... bike covers are available there and ts quite good
Thanks for your advice ravi . Will never ever downshift while throttling. don't want another broken gear assemblyOriginally posted by ravi@17bhp View PostA small but valuable advice Krishna. Do not try to downshift the gears without blipping the throttle. Means , before you downshift just give throttle and then immediately downshift. Caution, do not downshift when you blip the throttle.
This would solve your problem.
jayprashanth, Thank you. I was using a old tarpaulin cover for my previous zma, it was dumped after my bike was sold. will be heading there tomorrow. Another old guy here, will prefer the tarpaulinsOriginally posted by jayprashanth View PostKrishna saar,
For Tarp covers, JC road - Nandi Tarpaulin- reputed old shop (just a little distance after the BP petrol bunk on the left side)
BTW, I don't like the new fangled, flashy plastic covers for my Bull, I am using a tarp cover. Old school bull- old school cover.
Last edited by krishnadevanur; 04-10-2009, 03:10 PM.1> 2007 ZMA-R Aug '07-Sep '08 (25k kms)
2> 2009 ZMA-R Mar-09 till date (19k kms)Comment
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After changing the rear tyre I observed bike going more speeds at lower rpms compared to old tyre.
in 4th gear
4k = 45 kmph
5k = 60 kmph
6k = 80 kmph
7k = 95 kmph
7.5k = 105 kmph
5th gear
4k = 65 kmph (previously 60 kmph)
5k = 85 kmph (previously 80 kmph)
6k = 105 kmph (previously 100 kmph)
Note that above values are approximate, not dead accurate (all speeds are speedo indicated)Last edited by ravi@17bhp; 04-10-2009, 03:42 PM.HH Karizma (Current) || CBF Stunner PGM-FI || Honda CB Unicorn Dazzler
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no, actually it's more concerned with overall gearing... The overall gearing was increased!Originally posted by inder.cool View Post
How come yaar...isnt the tyre a heavy or is it bcoz of the more contact patch..!! 
See, the overall tyre diameter is more now, right? So, for every crank rotation, the bike travels further, compared to a stock one...
That surely means that now acceleration will suffer a bit or so.---
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You are right in every bit Samarth.Originally posted by Samarth 619 View Post Acceleration is a bit less now, but it is not alarming.
Last edited by ravi@17bhp; 04-10-2009, 04:37 PM.HH Karizma (Current) || CBF Stunner PGM-FI || Honda CB Unicorn Dazzler
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Guys I ride a '05 zma which is running on castrol power 1 20w40 right now. I rode a new zma R and somehow felt that my bike doesn't give the throttle response that I got in the zma-R.
I'm doing a 1k ride this month end and thinking of changing to HH 10W30 before the ride. Will it harm my engine in any way? Please advise.
Also do HH have a 20W40 on stock now?Motorsports - Because in football, basketball, golf and cricket, you only need one ball! ;)Comment
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All HH bikes are now running with 10w30, including the old bikes with 20w40 manual recommendation. It is really a good engine oil. There is no harm in using this oil. The technology is better than the old one. However, make sure you use the oil that is manufactured by Idemitsu. Avoid BP. Tide Water India is second preference. (HH oil is supplied by three manufactures; Idemitsu, BP, and Tide Water India.)Originally posted by suhasn46 View Post
As for the pick up, because the bike is significantly old, there definitely will be some loss in pick-up compared to a new bike. But, it is true that the bike runs smoother with 10w30 oil than old oil.
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Yes Ravi I've read your previous posts and will definitely stick to Idemitsu.
Just wanted to make sure there are no technical changes.
Regarding the bike, it has done only 5,300 kms!
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5300 in 4 years???Originally posted by suhasn46 View PostYes Ravi I've read your previous posts and will definitely stick to Idemitsu.
Just wanted to make sure there are no technical changes.
Regarding the bike, it has done only 5,300 kms! Are you using it just for getting groceries??
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