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**ravi@17bhp** · 08-03-2012, 07:28 PM

Originally posted by SriramEfunds View Post

OT:-
@Ravi :- You'll receive the package Mon/Tue. Sent txt, no reply.

Thanks a lot Sriram. Sorry for my late reply, was sleeping at odd time. :-)

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**psr** · 08-03-2012, 07:39 PM

Originally posted by zma10 View Post

I am new to X-bhp- its a wonderful biker community and glad to be a part of it Finally!!

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I too own a Karizma -R (may-2010 model) from the last two years and its been a nice experience owning it. No sneeze, no cough from the machine, except for a few minor snags here and there which every bike would have.
This bike has encouraged me to have some really wonderful trips including Bangalore-Mysore-Ooty (my best trip so far) and I have covered 30234 Kms till now.. I have not thought of any modifications so far, but have the bike's engine cowl and chain guard removed (broke actually

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I would love to contribute with my inputs and share my experiences wherever needed.

Ride safe and Cheers!!

Thanks,

Karthik

Welcome to the fold.....share your experience and knowledge here without any reservation...ZMA owners/ members do welcome suggestions that are positive and conducive...
Do not ride without Chain Guard,since it will lead to accelerated chain sprocket wear and they get dirty easily in open condition .

**zma10** · 08-03-2012, 08:24 PM

Welcome to the fold.....share your experience and knowledge here without any reservation...ZMA owners/ members do welcome suggestions that are positive and conducive...
Do not ride without Chain Guard,since it will lead to accelerated chain sprocket wear and they get dirty easily in open condition .

Yes,

Psr sir.. point noted.. the chain guard broke a few days back need to get it done/buy a new one.

Thanks,

Karthik

**ashwinprakas** · 08-03-2012, 10:52 PM

Originally posted by SriramEfunds View Post

Took your bike? I'm sure there is some serious motive behind. Do check the bike. This should be complained to HM.

I was inside the waiting room observing my ride, when a short weird SVC mech came up and started observing a few of the bikes that were there and mine was the kinda better looking one in the lot, so he mounted it and was about to take it out when I stormed right at him and asked about his intentions, he acted dumbfounded and asked me whether the crash guard came stock with the bike and then abruptly left. Hmmm.... He never, even in his wildest dreams would've imagined a customer waiting by his ride even inspite of it being so early in the morning that even the service supervisor hadn't arrived.

But still the weirdest thing was after I got back my ride with the new cylinder kit in place, I noticed small droplets of fluorescent blue paint on the rear panels and fender, only god will know how it got there.

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**sunny_** · 08-04-2012, 12:41 AM

Welcome to the Karizma world on xbhp, Karthik.

Page number 1234 looks cool

Anyways, post this oil change to a 20w40 again (Elf Moto Gold), I'm getting a better response in the low rpms than before, and vice versa in high rpms.
For example, with slight clutch-slip the front wheel gets popped in 2nd gear

which was not at all the case earlier.
Is this just my phobia that I'm getting slightly better acceleration in low rpms or something technical in this thing?

**psr** · 08-04-2012, 12:50 AM

Originally posted by sunny_ View Post

Welcome to the Karizma world on xbhp, Karthik.

Page number 1234 looks cool

Anyways, post this oil change to a 20w40 again (Elf Moto Gold), I'm getting a better response in the low rpms than before, and vice versa in high rpms.
For example, with slight clutch-slip the front wheel gets popped in 2nd gear

which was not at all the case earlier.
Is this just my phobia that I'm getting slightly better acceleration in low rpms or something technical in this thing?

Facts speak louder than theories....

**sunny_** · 08-04-2012, 01:08 AM

Originally posted by psr View Post

Facts speak louder than theories....

sorry, didn't get you here, Sir

**sunny_** · 08-04-2012, 02:04 AM

TURN SIGNALS INDICATORS LED BLINKERS LIGHTS SET OF 2 PC CHANGABLE | eBay

How's this?
Should one go for it?

**psr** · 08-04-2012, 12:12 PM

Originally posted by sunny_ View Post

sorry, didn't get you here, Sir

A good 20w40 oil will make the ZMA peppy and fuel efficient....sometimes it reduces acceleration and top end ....in my ZMA top end never reduces with w40, and acceleration with 10w or 15 w is superior to 20w...
Currently using ORIGINAL Castrol 15w40 oil with good result.....I was able to get the Original Power 1 Castrol with Trizone tech,and so testing it now...done about 400 Kms without issues....The acceleration is good and bike heating is also low

Originally posted by sunny_ View Post

TURN SIGNALS INDICATORS LED BLINKERS LIGHTS SET OF 2 PC CHANGABLE | eBay

How's this?
Should one go for it?

Looks ok but how bright it will be in daytime is a big question.... One watt of LED light is approximately equal to 4 watts of Normal bulb....so to replace a 20 watt normal bulb you will need 5 watts LED power.

**siddhesh** · 08-04-2012, 09:13 PM

clutch plates replacement at 12k???

hey guys today i went to Service centre to do a routine service of my bike and the mech there told me that the cluch plates are gone kaput and needs replacement.he told it may cost 1500 for that..

... the bike has run 12k till date...so what should i do?also the accelerator cables are hard and it gets stuck in between.

**ashwinprakas** · 08-04-2012, 09:55 PM

Originally posted by siddhesh View Post

hey guys today i went to Service centre to do a routine service of my bike and the mech there told me that the cluch plates are gone kaput and needs replacement.he told it may cost 1500 for that..

... the bike has run 12k till date...so what should i do?

Take a coconut and throw it at him. Clutch plates last a MINIMUM of 20k on a ZMA, and that is if you keep on abusing it to no ends.

also the accelerator cables are hard and it gets stuck in between.

Loosen the tension, so that theres a little slack and it'll be alright.

**zma10** · 08-04-2012, 10:48 PM

Clutch plates gone @ 12k kms?

The clutch plates on my bike are running well.. even after 30k Kms..

Welcome to the Karizma world on xbhp, Karthik.

Page number 1234 looks cool

^ Thanks Sunny bhai!!

Cheers,

Karthik

**siddhesh** · 08-04-2012, 11:41 PM

Originally posted by ashwinprakas View Post

Take a coconut and throw it at him. Clutch plates last a MINIMUM of 20k on a ZMA, and that is if you keep on abusing it to no ends.

Loosen the tension, so that theres a little slack and it'll be alright.

LOL...nw i m relieved...and i dont abuse the bike to it limits...no stunts no wheeelies but it does face bumper to bumper riding for a hr daily here in mumbai traffic....for 25 odd kms..

Originally posted by zma10 View Post

The clutch plates on my bike are running well.. even after 30k Kms..

happy to hear this as the clutch plates on my unicorn lasted 52k kms previous...
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**sunny_** · 08-05-2012, 01:39 AM

Originally posted by psr View Post

A good 20w40 oil will make the ZMA peppy and fuel efficient....sometimes it reduces acceleration and top end ....in my ZMA top end never reduces with w40, and acceleration with 10w or 15 w is superior to 20w...
Currently using ORIGINAL Castrol 15w40 oil with good result.....I was able to get the Original Power 1 Castrol with Trizone tech,and so testing it now...done about 400 Kms without issues....The acceleration is good and bike heating is also low

Looks ok but how bright it will be in daytime is a big question.... One watt of LED light is approximately equal to 4 watts of Normal bulb....so to replace a 20 watt normal bulb you will need 5 watts LED power.

Thats what is expected from viscosity, but this is strange...
Sir, by the way you had told that your city FE was around 31kmpl, I think that is quite low na? Is that Castrol 15w40 synthetic? Whats the cost?

How to calculate wattage of an LED?

**ashwinprakas** · 08-05-2012, 10:54 AM

Hi everyone.
Do you know which all handle bars are direct replacement for the ZMA.
I might replace mine, and am looking towards something that fits well and doesnt foul with the fairing.

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