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**psr** · 07-06-2012, 10:39 AM

Originally posted by vivekarizma View Post

Sir..after connecting the fully charged battery, started the bike and kept the bike in idle..the battery testing meter which the guy possess showed 12.8..when throttle given above 3000rpm it came to 13.00..numbers never moved up regardless of the rpm the bike revvd..When self started the meter readed 11.34 and then sloowwwly came near 12..the guys says that the rr is weak..is that so sir??

@all: how much does a stock RR unit cost??

Test with a digital Meter...a fully charged battery at idle RPM will show 13.25,and a half charged one will show 13.8~14...and a dead battery will also show 14 Volts since the Cells have died and the battery no longer poses a load to the charging system....
With a Digital meter if at idling the meter shows 12.8 and rises to 13 at 3 K RPM,then either the stator coil or RR is suspect....

**ryan.virgo** · 07-06-2012, 10:58 AM

Originally posted by imjoshee View Post

The day I got the bike delivered, I immediately changed the rear tyre to Michelin M45 (4.00 x 18).

Imjoshee

You bike really looks neat.... Is Michelin M45 tubeless ?

**imjoshee** · 07-06-2012, 11:05 AM

Originally posted by ashwinprakas View Post

Could you please mention the name and model of the bike for which this crash guard was originally made for. And do mention the cost as well.

Here in Mumbai, we have a shop who sells after market parts. Just went and asked for a zma crash guard. It costed me 550/- bucks.

Originally posted by ravi@17bhp View Post

@imjoshee, congratulations for the milestone. Wish you do more milestones with the bike.

Originally posted by SriramEfunds View Post

@Imjoshee - Wonderful milestone there. The bike hasn't look old at all. Looks like it is receiving close attention. Keep it up.

Thank you folks.

@ Ravi : I`ll check up here if these rubbers are available. Will let you know tomorrow.

Originally posted by ryan.virgo View Post

You bike really looks neat.... Is Michelin M45 tubeless ?

Thanks Ryan. No M45 is not tubeless. Its a tube type tyre.

**ravi@17bhp** · 07-06-2012, 11:15 AM

Originally posted by SriramEfunds View Post

@Ravi - Funny incident happened. Last week had given bike for paid service. I showed them that chain adjuster plate is missing that needs to be replaced. At the counter asked for the part, the guy patiently asked me to get the part from local distributor as they do not have stock, I was like WTF?? I felt like laughing at the same time so much of frustration. So I've gone all the way to stock some consumables for ZMA else would be shown an empty hand by these so called SVC.
The bike's one of the throttle cable is kaput and running on the other. However, have the cables so it is just matter of time will have this done. SVC has no stock.

Sriram, I usually stock the essentials spares. In fact, I have been telling the same since the thread is started. As of now, I have clutch and accelerator cables in stock with me. I have been trying to buy the rubber parts since very long, but never I was able to find these spares anywhere. Now I need to them to secure the front fairing assembly, which is shaky

Originally posted by imjoshee View Post

@ Ravi : I`ll check up here if these rubbers are available. Will let you know tomorrow.

Thanks man!

Now, I am in a dilemma about the tyres for my ZMA. There are two options for me. One is both front and back Sirac Street, and the second one is front Sirac Street and back M45. M45 has got excellent reviews and Sirac Street got only good reviews. Also, which combination would be good as a whole? Does Sirac Street at front and M45 work better than Sirac Street at both?

Confused a bit. I was told M62 front tyre to be excellent, especially in combination with m45 at rear, but its not available now.

**jammbuster** · 07-06-2012, 11:46 AM

Yaar, I just loved the color yesterday i saw KARIZMA R in white color..

I am in love with that color, i asked for the price its 87,000 rs approx (on road)

I have no doubt abt karizma performance as i already had the same in past in the year 2008, but sold the same within 18 months, as got bad accident, as a result their parts at that time are really costly, fornt fearing if i rememebered correctly it was cost around 8,000rs....

What abt current situation , any further improvement in engine or its remains that same, what are the drawback + & - .

Please elaborate this..

I am staying in new Delhi

**MAXzma** · 07-06-2012, 12:23 PM

Originally posted by imjoshee View Post

It was just 1 year and 4 months back when I took the delivery of my Silver Falcon (the Karizma R).
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Thanks for reading

Imjoshee

Congrats on the 25k milestone Vishal! My ride's aux lights are also inspired by those huge Hellas you have on your Fiero.

I have also spoken to you regarding this if you remember!

My ride also hit the 50k milestone last weekend. Guess the clutch plates need a replacement now! Apart from that all is good..

**imjoshee** · 07-06-2012, 12:53 PM

Originally posted by ravi@17bhp View Post

Thanks man!

Now, I am in a dilemma about the tyres for my ZMA. There are two options for me. One is both front and back Sirac Street, and the second one is front Sirac Street and back M45. M45 has got excellent reviews and Sirac Street got only good reviews. Also, which combination would be good as a whole? Does Sirac Street at front and M45 work better than Sirac Street at both?

Confused a bit. I was told M62 front tyre to be excellent, especially in combination with m45 at rear, but its not available now.

I am currently running on Sirac street at rear and zapper FS. I switched to Sirac street after using the M45 for 24k kms and did not get the M45 anywhere. Sirac street cannot beat the M45 in any terms like grip in wet & dry, ride stability and the bigger tyre looks

. The SS lacks that grip & confidence that the M45 gives you.

I would suggest the M45 at the rear & the sirac street at front. Have heard good reviews of this setup.

Originally posted by MAXzma View Post

Congrats on the 25k milestone Vishal! My ride's aux lights are also inspired by those huge Hellas you have on your Fiero.

I have also spoken to you regarding this if you remember!

My ride also hit the 50k milestone last weekend. Guess the clutch plates need a replacement now! Apart from that all is good..

Thanks mate.
Congrats to you also on hitting the 50k mark.
On the Fiero I had initially 2 but then removed 1 from right.
Yeah I remember we exchanging Pm's.

**ashwinprakas** · 07-06-2012, 06:03 PM

Originally posted by imjoshee View Post

Here in Mumbai, we have a shop who sells after market parts. Just went and asked for a zma crash guard. It costed me 550/- bucks.

Aaaarrghh!!!!! Minor stroke. Me had to do a lot or research and had to go through a dozen shops to find a compatible one. Youre very lucky to have acquired it real easy. Btw I use the one from cbf125, not as good as yours but does the job.

Originally posted by jammbuster View Post

Yaar, I just loved the color yesterday i saw KARIZMA R in white color..

I am in love with that color, i asked for the price its 87,000 rs approx (on road)

I have no doubt abt karizma performance as i already had the same in past in the year 2008, but sold the same within 18 months, as got bad accident, as a result their parts at that time are really costly, fornt fearing if i rememebered correctly it was cost around 8,000rs....

What abt current situation , any further improvement in engine or its remains that same, what are the drawback + & - .

Please elaborate this..

I am staying in new Delhi

newer models have better mileage figures, but lacks the punch which previous models had, and yeah the newer models when redlined vibes a lot comparing to the older models.

@vaishag. Bro I'm back in station. Feel free to come and collect the fuses.

**nirvan** · 07-06-2012, 09:40 PM

Originally posted by ravi@17bhp View Post

Now, I am in a dilemma about the tyres for my ZMA. There are two options for me. One is both front and back Sirac Street, and the second one is front Sirac Street and back M45. M45 has got excellent reviews and Sirac Street got only good reviews. Also, which combination would be good as a whole? Does Sirac Street at front and M45 work better than Sirac Street at both?

Confused a bit. I was told M62 front tyre to be excellent, especially in combination with m45 at rear, but its not available now.

Ravi, Michelin has withdrawn the M45 due to a large number of complaints, especially about uneven wear on these tyres. This is what a Michelin representative told me when I was hunting for the almost extinct M45.

I have the Sirac Street 2.75 front and 3.00 rear tyres on my RX and would recommend them to you. I hear the SS is available in 100/90 and perhaps 110/90 as well.

If you choose to buy Michelin, they are available at Prakash Tyres, a tyre and wheel alignment shop located on Tilak Road off Abids.

**acs1207** · 07-06-2012, 10:25 PM

Originally posted by sunny_ View Post

I doubt if the engine is sufficient enough to "always" charge the 9AH battery

Originally posted by vivekarizma View Post

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I too Join you sunny..Sir please help.

Originally posted by psr View Post

Me and Mr.Sriram both have converted to the Amron 9 AH SMF battery in 10th month of 2011....and till now both of us run on 50/60 headlights and everything stock. We don't have any problem of starting or dimming of lights,etc., in day or night time driving....
In fact both use the bike once in 3 or 4 days only now,and our batteries are good...The only difference is both have Aluminum heatsink for the RR unit, to safe guard the unit against heavy charge /discharge condition.
The ZMA generator can produce 15 amps of current at 3 K RPM,and so charging of the battery is not a problem.................

Originally posted by SriramEfunds View Post

9ah battery, Philips Xtreme vision, dual horn, no problem in my bike for last several months. Should I consider myself lucky?

Originally posted by psr View Post

If it is luck then make it two of us..

Originally posted by ravi@17bhp View Post

My Karizma had Osram Nightbraker since end of 2008, and 9 amp MF Bosch battery since mid 2009. All is well so far. ;-)

9 Ah battery since 2011 November/December . 55/60 W Halonix headlight bulb with relay , dual horns with relay . Tail light bulb is 5/10 W each and rear indicator bulbs are 10 W each ( haven't changed the front indicator bulbs ) . Park lights are LED . Mixed riding - medium rpm in top gear and medium to high rpm in 3rd and 4th gear with occasional 7k to 8k rpm .
So far so good . Meter haven't reset since I've changed to 9Ah , no starting problem , H/L dimming and horns sounding low haven't happened so far . It isn't maintenance free ( I think -I had swapped it off my P180 so don't even remember the brand ) so have to check it soon

Originally posted by rajdiceman View Post

As i had told that i had upgraded my air filter to k&n R 1100 ,problem i am faceing is after quick 0 - 100 kmph . my engine stop working , after some when my try to start even after with choke given bike wont start . It start when all meter and other component get reset .

Originally posted by ashwinprakas View Post

Bikes running uber lean. Please Upjet to 135/140 Main and continue.

@ ashwin - couldn't it be the auto cut-off working ?

**ashwinprakas** · 07-07-2012, 12:41 AM

Originally posted by acs1207 View Post

@ ashwin - couldn't it be the auto cut-off working ?

Yeah if he did 100kmph in 3rd gear. His explanation of the bike not starting soon after the incident also matches to the auto cut off, cause if the bike was lean then it's start without issues the next time he cranked especially since he used choke.

Spot on point sir.

But still he needs to upjet. Cause he's running a free flow with stock jets.

**ryan.virgo** · 07-07-2012, 09:37 AM

Originally posted by acs1207 View Post

@ ashwin - couldn't it be the auto cut-off working ?

What is auto cut-off

**ashwinprakas** · 07-07-2012, 04:57 PM

Originally posted by ryan.virgo View Post

What is auto cut-off

Soft limiter at 8.25k. Bike dies when kept past it for some time.

**ryan.virgo** · 07-07-2012, 06:56 PM

Originally posted by ashwinprakas View Post

Soft limiter at 8.25k. Bike dies when kept past it for some time.

Thanks Ashwin, Do all bike have this ?

**psr** · 07-07-2012, 07:17 PM

Originally posted by ryan.virgo View Post

Thanks Ashwin, Do all bike have this ?

Yes most modern bikes with Digital Ignition have this..It is a Electronic Rev limiter which cuts the spark power going to the Ignition coil.

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