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**Jerrin** · 06-12-2012, 07:01 PM

Originally posted by psr View Post

Wish you a very Happy Birthday and Many more Happy Returns of the DAY.

Thank you.

**imjoshee** · 06-12-2012, 07:21 PM

Originally posted by ankss View Post

.. well not actualy ... was out for my routine work ...
hv read that ... hw to use both the brakes ... i did tht ... it helped me many a times on national high ways

... bt this happened in city ... hv to ride less then 60 kmph .. i guess ...

Hey,
Its not about riding less than 60kmph, Its about riding within your limits.

If I am not wrong you must using the stock tyre MRF Zapper Y which is bald from center and does not have enough water channels which leads to skidding. You need to change asap. Tyre options are Michelin/Pirelli/Ceat.

Current Michelins & Ceat are hard compound tyres so they have a longer shelf life and grip is good. Pirelli are soft compound tyres and have a shorter shelf life but will stick to the road and price is high.

Any tyre you pick, you need to run it in for approx 600-1000kms to get that grip. So make sure that you do that and not start zipping around once the tyre is changed.

Take care & ride safe.

**ashwinprakas** · 06-12-2012, 07:38 PM

^^^^^
Michelin's are medium compound tyres(Atleast the M45's are). The SIRAC range is purely hard compound.

Another best bet would be the Dunlop Monster. Dunlops are widely known for their unique soft compound tires which stick like glue(Remember reading the same somewhere). One of my college mates owning a ZMA's using the same, and what I've noticed is that if not used evenly, then the mid region starts to loose threads around 10~15k kms.

Ceats are the hardest you can get, they lack proper grip on tarmac, but grip real good when riding through wet sand. Noticed the above while going on a trip with a fellow Xbhpian(Athul SZ-R) using Ceat Vertigo.

**Aneesh@4GHz** · 06-12-2012, 07:49 PM

Originally posted by ashwinprakas View Post

^^^^^
Michelin's are medium compound tyres(Atleast the M45's are). The SIRAC range is purely hard compound.

Sirac is a medium compound tire.

Another best bet would be the Dunlop Monster. Dunlops are widely known for their unique soft compound tires which stick like glue(Remember reading the same somewhere). One of my college mates owning a ZMA's using the same, and what I've noticed is that if not used evenly, then the mid region starts to loose threads around 10~15k kms.

Worst tire,center part become bald at nearly 8k.

Noticed the above while going on a trip with a fellow Xbhpian(Athul SZ-R) using Ceat Vertigo.

He sold his bike for getting a new one.

**ashwinprakas** · 06-12-2012, 07:59 PM

Originally posted by Aneesh@4GHz View Post

Sirac is a medium compound tire.

Oops, my bad then. The ones on Priyan bro's Hunk felt hard, hence assumed them to be hard compound.

Worst tire,center part become bald at nearly 8k.

Yeah, thats what I meant, sticks like glue, but if not used evenly then the mid portion wears out too soon.

He sold his bike for getting a new one.

Praise the almighty. Just hope he doesnt get a Karizma.

**Aneesh@4GHz** · 06-12-2012, 08:01 PM

Originally posted by ashwinprakas View Post

Oops, my bad then. The ones on Priyan bro's Hunk felt hard, hence assumed them to be hard compound.

Its still working great

Yeah, thats what I meant, sticks like glue, but if not used evenly then the mid portion wears out too soon.

Yes,but very very soft compound. For stock size,Sirac 100/90-18 will be best IMO.

**MAXzma** · 06-12-2012, 08:58 PM

Originally posted by imjoshee View Post

That is a nice setup Max. But in an event of bike falling on either sides, wont the lights crack out? More close up pictures will help as to how you have mounted them.

I have the leg guard & plonked in the lamps there, but still they come out a little & I have the fear that they might crack.

Thanks for the comments and lets not hope that I crash!

I also wanted to mount on a crash bar but this seemed to be more feasible. Will get close up shots soon!

Originally posted by Jerrin View Post

If you were anywhere around kerala, i would have come to you. Bangalore a little out of range

. once my pocket money gets strength, i will also be doing the same. Thanks for the detailed setup report.

**ankss** · 06-12-2012, 09:10 PM

Originally posted by imjoshee View Post

Hey,
Its not about riding less than 60kmph, Its about riding within your limits.

If I am not wrong you must using the stock tyre MRF Zapper Y which is bald from center and does not have enough water channels which leads to skidding. You need to change asap. Tyre options are Michelin/Pirelli/Ceat.

Current Michelins & Ceat are hard compound tyres so they have a longer shelf life and grip is good. Pirelli are soft compound tyres and have a shorter shelf life but will stick to the road and price is high.

Any tyre you pick, you need to run it in for approx 600-1000kms to get that grip. So make sure that you do that and not start zipping around once the tyre is changed.

Take care & ride safe.

Thanks for ur input ...
if am not wrong we had a word on ph ...

after reading on multiple forums ( including xbhp) ... Michelins M45 ,.. are good ... bt i think the prod has been stop ... so availability is very less ...

my frnd told me abt pirelli...

**psr** · 06-12-2012, 09:16 PM

Originally posted by ashwinprakas View Post

Oops, my bad then. The ones on Priyan bro's Hunk felt hard, hence assumed them to be hard compound.
Yeah, thats what I meant, sticks like glue, but if not used evenly then the mid portion wears out too soon.
Praise the almighty. Just hope he doesnt get a Karizma.

Ashwin request you once again to get your Facts correct before posting....please take time to do it or your posts will be incompetent ,and irrelevant.Hope you understand.

**imjoshee** · 06-12-2012, 09:47 PM

Originally posted by ankss View Post

Thanks for ur input ...
if am not wrong we had a word on ph ...

after reading on multiple forums ( including xbhp) ... Michelins M45 ,.. are good ... bt i think the prod has been stop ... so availability is very less ...

my frnd told me abt pirelli...

Yes, your are right my friend.

M45 are no more available

I was searching for almost 2 months before i settled down for Sirac street 100/90/18. M45 was the perfect fit for the zma and it was like a leech on the road, be it dry or wet. Pirelli sport demon 100/90/18 tubeless is available at Rs. 3000/-

**ankss** · 06-12-2012, 10:29 PM

Originally posted by imjoshee View Post

Yes, your are right my friend.

M45 are no more available

I was searching for almost 2 months before i settled down for Sirac street 100/90/18. M45 was the perfect fit for the zma and it was like a leech on the road, be it dry or wet. Pirelli sport demon 100/90/18 tubeless is available at Rs. 3000/-

when i googled on Sirac street 100/90/18 ... it look so thin ...
my SVC guy told me that M45 is around 7 k ( is it that much costly .. costlier then car tires ... )

**ravi@17bhp** · 06-12-2012, 11:14 PM

Originally posted by ankss View Post

my SVC guy told me that M45 is around 7 k ( is it that much costly .. costlier then car tires ... )

Show him the middle finger. We bought M45 for 1700-1900 (2-3 years back).

**phanikar** · 06-13-2012, 12:25 AM

Originally posted by ravi@17bhp View Post

Show him the middle finger. We bought M45 for 1700-1900.

Where ????? Where???? Where????? dont mind riding down to Hyd to get it at those price ravi

**ravi@17bhp** · 06-13-2012, 12:29 AM

Originally posted by phanikar View Post

Where ????? Where???? Where????? dont mind riding down to Hyd to get it at those price ravi

Sorry, my sentence was incomplete. I need to edit it. It was around 2-3 years back. Right now, not available anywhere.

Edit: My friend got M45 for 1700 in 2011 here in Hyderabad.

**Sid85** · 06-13-2012, 01:37 AM

Inquiry about cylinder kit

Hi guys,

I need to replace my cylinder kit for my ZMA. Can anyone help me with the cost involved. Also whats the cost of the full body kit( H/L assembly, fuel tank and side panels).

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