This gold colored silencer shield was the stock part for all Karizmas when launched in 2003. In the next version when they cut the price by 10000, they used chrome shield, which continues in all the models till now. I liked the gold color, and replaced the chrome shield when it got scratches due to a fall with this gold color shield. It was 900+ when I bought it. I do not know its still available.

It was approximately 900 rupees when I bought it two years back.

Never replaced cam tensioner so far. This will be the first time if I do. May be I am lucky.

I feel the tensioner problem surfaces soon if you rip the bike all the time at peak rpms. I rarely take my bike to its limits in all gears. I generally cruise at 90-100 kmph, which is a comfortable zone. I don't like stressing the engine to its limits.

I am planning to apply double tape inside the panel so that its not visible out side. Black tape is sticky on one side only (never seen double tape in black color). I would appreciate, if you have any better idea.

Even when the engine is cold, bike is starting without any issue. Horn needs less power compared to engine start. So, I guess, its the issue with horn switch contact. Also, the horn is not that good and I need replacement. Could you please show me your tractor horn? I would consider it if its good and doesn't put too much load on the battery.

The battery I am using currently is Bosch 9amp MF battery. I guess it needs some recharging. Will do it soon.

Will post the pics in 5 mins. And yeah the power ratings are similar.

Great to know they have reduced the price.

I have been at 78-82 kgs for the last 5 years. Trying to reduce, but it will not happen.

Thanks for the picture. I am looking for spongy tape as it absorbs a bit of vibrations. When I was speaking to friend a little while back, he told me he had black double tape which he borrowed from my car.

And thanks for the pics of the horn. It looks promising. Will try out once.

^^^I opted for them with the same idea in mind that you have now, thinking that the sponge will absorb the vibes, and it was true for a while. But after being in the sun and rain for a while they became a big headache, the problem with spongy ones are that after they loose their stickyness and get old they make squeeky noises. So choose wisely.

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sir after working on this my bike braking is still very weak now i believe it the brake pad definitely in bad shape so was thinking of getting the rtr disc pad as i don't have enough mny to spend on original pads as recenty ended up spending 4600 for insurance renew ,name change and a police case on which i was fine RS 700 for invalid insurance whereas the new insurance paper cost me less than that .

- so which rtr model pads will be a direct fit
- what to do for the rear brakes as few months earlier the mechanic here installed a local brake costing 150 In total for changing the rear brake but its brake is very bad.
- my horn stopped working tday as it was running fine and than all of sudden it died , what to check
- spark plus should i go for g power or irdium

sorry for worrying u with too many question but really need it to get solved as I am fearing driving with such unsatisfactory disc as even riding on 40-60 fears me.

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Never neglect those two items - horn and brakes . Those are preventive measures against harm to yourself and others . My motto from years back has been to use them as much as you use the bike's engine .
Hope you get the bike in full condition pretty soon .

yeah feeling the same as it dangerous to drive like this though the bike is controllable but its very risky

220 piston for ZMA

As some of you are aware I've been planning to up my ZMA's capacity by plonking a P220's piston . Well , the ground work's been done and now it's implementation time . A 2nd hand ZMA bore has been procured along with the piston and the lathe work for those parts has been done at Coimbatore by my mechanic.








Today I've delivered the bike to his workshop (23 km from my place) and he's promised me delivery within a week .
The Verniers Caliper he had was off by a mile and I got a steel scale and measured it . There's a slight disagreement as to the dia of the piston and he assured me it'll be cleared before the next step is taken .
Currently , mechanically I'm running everything stock , except plug which is Iridium .
CHANGES SO FAR :
The air filter is of ZEN MPFI (thanx to PSR for the idea ) the battery is 12V 9Ah , H/L bulb is 60/55W Halonix with relay,rear indicators are 10W instead of 20W , indi-relay is aftermarket , tail lights are 5/10 W each , pilot lamps are LED type , have discarded OE horn and put in 2 horns with relay .

Today my GPS tells me my top speed achieved is 112 kmph and I'm skeptical Hadn't checked the speedo while riding but it was mostly 80 - 100 I think . Haven't been ripping heavily to that extent - is what I thought - mainly since the helmet I took today didn't have a visor and even though I was wearing glasses , dust was affecting me . But also I was following an Alto which was going pretty fast ( ploughing the way for me ) .

What GPS are you using?
I'm waiting eagerly for the results post your mod. All the best

Well, believe it or not but I fell again, and at the same turn An uncle on a Pulsar coming in oncoming lane while approaching a blind curve hit me from front, I tried to steer away but he also went in the same direction and result was: right footpeg rest is also broken now , brake pedal bent to 180 degress, handlebar bent, and engine cowl damaged from right. Only I know how I rode 100 kms in 2 days with just using the front brake (Like Rossi!), in Calcutta's traffic in rush-hours!

Anyways, I bought a new handle bar today @ Rs 254, gotta replace with the old ones at the SVC (dont know when I am going to visit there)
And I enquired a lot for G Power plug, but they haven't got one in Wellington, although I visited 2 shops only as it was late evening. Anyone planning to buy it in Kolkata, please ping me.

well planning to search the local market if i get it i will let u know really pissed off these days with so many issues tday my bike power stop working all of sudden, had to get a direct power line and drive 2 service which they rectified but they said it might again create prob, they suggested to change the stuff on which we put our keys and along with that the tank lock and seat lock will get changed.

he said that it comes in bundled all the three stuff orelse if i just change the handle lock than i will have to manage 2 different keys .
well can any1 suggest how much should it cost as they said around 900 , I am pissed off now with my bike was busy with work all day .thank to god it did not stop on road the problem started on reaching near my home

Sunny.. the second time around .. I'm sure it's not the other guy's fault . Get really careful and attentive about riding bike now .. this is getting seriously dangerous . There are some parts you can't buy .
G-Power , Iridium and champion brand plugs are available at Oriental Auto Spares - 255, N S C Bose Road , Kolkata 700047 (Phone Guddu'Jee to check if your model is available - 9836530716) . It is near Bansdroni market after Ranikuthi ( 6#bus route ) . I got it here this time , no shop in wellington had it .. wasted a whole half-day just looking for this tiny thingy there .

Thanx for your well wishes . I'm using my mob GPS . It's a Nokia C7 and apart from Nokia maps I've installed Google Maps and a couple of speedometer and altimeter applications .
Oops ... Hope you are OK . Be doubly careful in future .

acs sir,p220 block project looks intresting,
p220 bore*stroke=67.00*62.4
zma bore*stroke=65.5*66.2
as 67*66.2 combination shows 233cc but what are the other aspects should have to calculate that is
1-comp height of P220 and zma to count swept vol and comp ratio
2-piston pin bore of zma and p220
3- piston speed of both motors are same ~17.5m/s but is there is diffrence in skirt calculation of both engines(2 * (stroke / 1000) * Higher ratedspeed in rpm / 60) this could be later part to discuss depend upon realiblity issue
this is what i feel to discuss...
and there is always psr sir and other members are there to clear it out