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**psr** · 08-05-2012, 11:05 AM

Originally posted by sunny_ View Post

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?

When I bought new my FE was 30, changed the clogged Air Filter with ZEN MPFi air filter ,and to Gulf pride 20w40,and FE was 32 to 33..changed to NGK G Power spark plug and FE jumped to 40 in city...now with numerous carb mods ZMA is quick and smooth in acceleration...I am yet to evaluate the FE now...even with the improvements, I am now looking for more mods without endangering the engine...
Each led has a rating..for instance if a led works between 3 to 3.2 volts(white led) and consumes about 350 m.a(Milli amperes), then power =Volts X Current....3.2 X 350 /1000..it is 1.120 watts....
The castrol Power 1 is SS.

**James** · 08-05-2012, 08:15 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?also the accelerator cables are hard and it gets stuck in between.

Clutch plates would nomally last around 25-30k

you can use the cbz( old, iirc) clutch plates. The entire set(steel and cork) was around 400 bucks chillar. My bike is currently running them!

The accelerator cable B also known as return cable is too tight. This hampers smooth movement and the throttle gets stuck half way when you let go of it.

Cheers!

**James** · 08-05-2012, 08:25 PM

Originally posted by James View Post

Just for info sake- New zma carb now costs 4.8k!

Cheers!

Finally took the plunge but at 5.5k, it didnt come cheap! The bike is back to behaving like a proper zma!

**SriramEfunds** · 08-05-2012, 08:31 PM

@James:- Do you have any pic of CDI that came along with Karizma initial batches?

**zma10** · 08-05-2012, 08:38 PM

Originally posted by ashwinprakas View Post

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.

^ do u want a taller one? I find the stock handle really good. personal opinion though.

A question to all:

Has anyone tried to have 17" wire spokes/alloy wheels on ur zma? Just curious.

Cheers,

Karthik

**James** · 08-05-2012, 10:09 PM

Originally posted by SriramEfunds View Post

@James:- Do you have any pic of CDI that came along with Karizma initial batches?

Unfortunately i don't. Sorry!

**sunny_** · 08-06-2012, 02:23 AM

Originally posted by psr View Post

When I bought new my FE was 30, changed the clogged Air Filter with ZEN MPFi air filter ,and to Gulf pride 20w40,and FE was 32 to 33..changed to NGK G Power spark plug and FE jumped to 40 in city...now with numerous carb mods ZMA is quick and smooth in acceleration...I am yet to evaluate the FE now...even with the improvements, I am now looking for more mods without endangering the engine...
Each led has a rating..for instance if a led works between 3 to 3.2 volts(white led) and consumes about 350 m.a(Milli amperes), then power =Volts X Current....3.2 X 350 /1000..it is 1.120 watts....
The castrol Power 1 is SS.

I hunted for G power but they say that they are not getting the lot of G power plugs now, only Iridums are available. The boost you're saying is a solid one! And thats the best part in your mods that I trust you "I am now looking for more mods without endangering the engine..."
Can you please brief up the safe carb mods for getting the same smooth and quick response from an old bike? (Mine has done 32k+ now)
One more query, at how many kilometers of decent riding is it recommended to change the engine oil if we're using a SS (e.g. Castrol Power 1)?
The LED I'm getting hasn't got any rating written anywhere

will have to check using a Multimeter

**siddhesh** · 08-06-2012, 10:43 AM

Originally posted by James View Post

Clutch plates would nomally last around 25-30k

you can use the cbz( old, iirc) clutch plates. The entire set(steel and cork) was around 400 bucks chillar. My bike is currently running them!

The accelerator cable B also known as return cable is too tight. This hampers smooth movement and the throttle gets stuck half way when you let go of it.

Cheers!

thanks buddy for the options u gave but will it function properly...senior pls comment on this..and is it only for 400buks...if it is so will change it tomorrow it self...also the o-ring is worn out near the gear shifter so will it create problem if i ride for sum more kms??there is little drop in oil levels...

**SriramEfunds** · 08-06-2012, 11:04 AM

@Sunny_ :I can send you G Power Plugs if you want. It costs around 140/-. Or for time being get it from Ravi.

**zma10** · 08-06-2012, 12:29 PM

Originally posted by siddhesh View Post

thanks buddy for the options u gave but will it function properly...senior pls comment on this..and is it only for 400buks...if it is so will change it tomorrow it self...also the o-ring is worn out near the gear shifter so will it create problem if i ride for sum more kms??there is little drop in oil levels...

Well I guess the discussion is about the interchangeability of the zma and the old cbz. Just a thought: there is a considerable difference in the torque values of the zma and the old cbz and the clutch plates would be designed keeping that in mind. So maybe we need to look into that aspect also before deciding upon the spares for ur bike. Personal opinion, no offence meant!

Coming to the query of the worn out o-ring, ohhh man get it changed asap. This causes leakage which firstly drains out the precious oil out of the crank case and secondly causes a lot of "sticky" dirt on the crank case (outside)- believe me its a pain to clean it!! Hardly costs any time and money, get it changed asap! And make sure u buy genuine spares.

Cheers,

Karthik

**sanu916** · 08-07-2012, 04:06 PM

Originally posted by kwack View Post

Hi,

anyone know a really good mechanic for Karizma around Indiranagar?

Used to got to Millenium motors Koramangala. They were pretty good earlier and i had no complaints. but then bike just stopped dead after 950km after 4th service and the HH guys said that it was a tappet adjustment problem. Now I donot mind the bike having a breakdown due to part breakage but i draw the line at breakdons due to adjustment. Prakash motors was worse. the guy there didnt even note down half the problems in the job sheet till i insisted and still half the problems werent solved.

Anyone know how to get rid of the air lock in the petrol tank which stalls the bike. and then gets solved by opening the fuel tank cap?

Hello There,

Contact Saravana, He has his own small garage in Thippasandra.
I know him from my college days and He is very good at his job. He is popular there and many call him RD Saravana as He is too good with RD's.

He was with TVS, Yamaha, Hero Honda divided over 20 years, So He is pretty good at his job.

You can contact him on 9980846583 - Tell him that you got the number from Sanu(me), He is my friend and should work out a bit cheaper too

**LOKZMA** · 08-07-2012, 04:33 PM

Pirelli sport demon

Guys, Need your suggestions and reviews on PIRELLI SPORT DEMON 110/80 18 inch. My rear tire seriously needs a replacement as its a puncture magnet. Hence i came across this Pirelli which is a Tubeless and can also be an upgrade from 100 mm to 110mm width.

**shirish** · 08-07-2012, 08:59 PM

Changed the engine oil to Castrol Activ 4t 20W40. bike ran around 90 kms post the oil change. Didnt find any major difference compared to the oil used by the ASC, just that the gear shift has become a little bit smooth and initial pickup reduced a bit. Need to see how it behaves in the long run in terms of mileage and initial pickup.

**James** · 08-07-2012, 09:15 PM

changed the oil to Castrol 10W30 for 210 bucks and the results are good! My clunky GB has become smoother! Surprising!!

Cheers!

**shirish** · 08-07-2012, 10:19 PM

Originally posted by James View Post

changed the oil to Castrol 10W30 for 210 bucks and the results are good! My clunky GB has become smoother! Surprising!!

Cheers!

keep us (atleast me) updated on the long term response. may try it the nex time, if not satisfied with the 20w40

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