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**SriramEfunds** · 08-19-2012, 01:32 AM

@Ashwin :- I thought you would request him to open a discussion thread. Lets focus on ZMA.
@Naveen We can have detailed comparison discussed in a separate thread.

**ashwinprakas** · 08-19-2012, 01:47 AM

Originally posted by SriramEfunds View Post

@Ashwin :- I thought you would request him to open a discussion thread. Lets focus on ZMA.

Oopsie. You're right.

@Naveen We can have detailed comparison discussed in a separate thread.

Yeah, it'd be best to start a thread in the 'What Bike?' section.

**Naveen1985** · 08-19-2012, 01:51 AM

Originally posted by SriramEfunds View Post

@Naveen:- I would suggest your friend to be part of this forum by himself. The opinion and feelings differ from person to person.

Also, there are numerous threads on the comparison and discussed till death. I wonder why do you want to bring the comparison to this ZMA ownership thread?

Please limit your discussions around ZMA for the benefit of this ownership thread.

To your question on the mileage of 2011 ZMA - Yes, as many reported the mileage is better than previous version. What's your next question?

I am sorry for disturbing the decorum of this thread and thanks a lot for answering my questions....

**Naveen1985** · 08-19-2012, 01:57 AM

Originally posted by ashwinprakas View Post

ZMA has its own share of problems

Even the ZMA has vibes, and really irritating ones.

Please explain the above two points...I'll be really very thankful to you

**Vishakh** · 08-19-2012, 10:07 AM

Originally posted by Naveen1985 View Post

Please explain the above two points...I'll be really very thankful to you

if you are too much bothered about minor niggles and notice tiny problems then ZMA will bother you at times. For me it happens. Well vibrations are there typical HH problem. Footpegs and handle bar vibrates at 5k rpm and above its very minor and never posed a problem for me.

Other than that its an awesome bike its a bliss in city as well as highways. Have loads of torque. A neat suspension setup ( not designed for the track it is soft and comfortable). Excellent touring abilities. No back pains at all.

The only thing is that not so good at corners and flicking at 70 above speeds is dangerous

. But it has precise handling.

These are my personal experiences

**ankss** · 08-19-2012, 11:47 AM

Originally posted by Naveen1985 View Post

how much you are getting bro...???
Please mention both highway an city mileage...

this is what my log shows .... (google docs link)
my riding is combination of highway n city ... daily office which includes 50 % highway n 50% city (traffic area) .... total 30 km daily and monthly road trip to outside mumbai ... min distance cover 250 km to max of 600 km in a day for road trip till now

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/...2Nady1DLTBmZnc

**Naveen1985** · 08-19-2012, 12:17 PM

Originally posted by ankss View Post

this is what my log shows .... (google docs link)
my riding is combination of highway n city ... daily office which includes 50 % highway n 50% city (traffic area) .... total 30 km daily and monthly road trip to outside mumbai ... min distance cover 250 km to max of 600 km in a day for road trip till now

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/...2Nady1DLTBmZnc

thanks a lot dear....can you please mention your riding style also...???

**jammbuster** · 08-19-2012, 11:46 PM

Originally posted by ankss View Post

this is what my log shows .... (google docs link)
my riding is combination of highway n city ... daily office which includes 50 % highway n 50% city (traffic area) .... total 30 km daily and monthly road trip to outside mumbai ... min distance cover 250 km to max of 600 km in a day for road trip till now

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/...2Nady1DLTBmZnc

hi,
Can you please send this excel sheet to my email id "[email protected]", with all proper formaula, I will try to maintain the same for my bike too..

Thanks.

**sunny_** · 08-20-2012, 12:34 AM

@Naveen1985, whats this? You're flooding your queries and asking the same thing again and again to each and every member. Kindly, use multi-quoting; or better PM the user from whom you want to ask special tips and tricks on how they're getting such high FE or whatever.
Warning: Don't spoil this thread for the sake of the readers.

**ankss** · 08-20-2012, 01:20 AM

Originally posted by Naveen1985 View Post

thanks a lot dear....can you please mention your riding style also...???

well i usually ride @ 5K rpm , 80kmph ... some times when am in a hurry to reach ofc then i go till 6k , 100 kmph .. otherwise 5k rpm 80kmph

Originally posted by jammbuster View Post

hi,
Can you please send this excel sheet to my email id "[email protected]", with all proper formaula, I will try to maintain the same for my bike too..

Thanks.

well its an app ... "gas cubby" .. iphone app.

i just enter the details and then it calculates itself

**ashwinprakas** · 08-20-2012, 09:24 AM

I've been facing a new issue.
When riding solo, no issues, have taken her upto 130Kmph speedo and shes steady as a rock. But when riding with pillion, anything above 80Kmph and the rear fishtails, especially while accelerating hard or braking.

And when sudden acceleration is given from idle the bike becomes unsteady i.e quivers. Nothing of this sort when riding solo, only happens with pillion.

And cornering is also affected, even when cornering solo, the rear fishtails. The tires is in traction but still the bike feels like its fishtailing.

Dilip bro, rode the bike yesterday with me as pillion, and said it was due to a wornout swingarm bush, but the query is that my bikes just around 15~17K old (ODO 13k, Speedo was inactive for a few months.) Isnt it too early??? And I would've replaced it anyways, but came to understand that it costs around 2~2.5k for the swingarm bush. So wanted a second opinion on the same, regarding normal life of swingarm bushes.

**phanikar** · 08-20-2012, 11:03 AM

Originally posted by ashwinprakas View Post

I've been facing a new issue.
When riding solo, no issues, have taken her upto 130Kmph speedo and shes steady as a rock. But when riding with pillion, anything above 80Kmph and the rear fishtails, especially while accelerating hard or braking.

And when sudden acceleration is given from idle the bike becomes unsteady i.e quivers. Nothing of this sort when riding solo, only happens with pillion.

And cornering is also affected, even when cornering solo, the rear fishtails. The tires is in traction but still the bike feels like its fishtailing.

Dilip bro, rode the bike yesterday with me as pillion, and said it was due to a wornout swingarm bush, but the query is that my bikes just around 15~17K old (ODO 13k, Speedo was inactive for a few months.) Isnt it too early??? And I would've replaced it anyways, but came to understand that it costs around 2~2.5k for the swingarm bush. So wanted a second opinion on the same, regarding normal life of swingarm bushes.

Swing arm bushes last for ages. Just try greasing them. Even if you want to replace , you can try bushes from the first model Pulsar. Fw people have used it, cost only Rs.60/- for a set of 4 bushes. It also depends on the condition of the tyre. If you are on stock tyres, its bound to happen.

**Vishakh** · 08-20-2012, 11:15 AM

Originally posted by ashwinprakas View Post

I've been facing a new issue.
When riding solo, no issues, have taken her upto 130Kmph speedo and shes steady as a rock. But when riding with pillion, anything above 80Kmph and the rear fishtails, especially while accelerating hard or braking.

And when sudden acceleration is given from idle the bike becomes unsteady i.e quivers. Nothing of this sort when riding solo, only happens with pillion.

And cornering is also affected, even when cornering solo, the rear fishtails. The tires is in traction but still the bike feels like its fishtailing.

Dilip bro, rode the bike yesterday with me as pillion, and said it was due to a wornout swingarm bush, but the query is that my bikes just around 15~17K old (ODO 13k, Speedo was inactive for a few months.) Isnt it too early??? And I would've replaced it anyways, but came to understand that it costs around 2~2.5k for the swingarm bush. So wanted a second opinion on the same, regarding normal life of swingarm bushes.

As i remember one member has made gunmetal bush for his zma. Just give a check on that.

300rs I think. lasts like forever

**ashwinprakas** · 08-20-2012, 12:59 PM

Originally posted by phanikar View Post

Swing arm bushes last for ages. Just try greasing them. Even if you want to replace , you can try bushes from the first model Pulsar. Fw people have used it, cost only Rs.60/- for a set of 4 bushes. It also depends on the condition of the tyre. If you are on stock tyres, its bound to happen.

Thanks alot, 60/- is a big saver.
Yeah stock tire, but looks like it'll last another 20k.
Ravi sir also said that he's still using stock, so might check into other things, next thing to suspect is suspension settings. Currently its set at softest, will try setting it at hardest.

Originally posted by Vishakh View Post

As i remember one member has made gunmetal bush for his zma. Just give a check on that.

300rs I think. lasts like forever

Considered that was well, but thats out of reach due to lack of good lathe's here.

**aki.biker** · 08-20-2012, 04:18 PM

Guys here i am ...Naveen's frnd

Yes guys he is rite i m very much confused for Zma just becoz of its mileage.....Thats why i m also looking for a Hunk or Fz....

So please guys suggest me..

I bought Apache rtr 180 around 1.5 yrs back..i was very much happy with that bike but unfortunately 2 months back my bike got stolen....and now the new model of apache is just pathetic in looks.i didnt like it at all and i hve tried in several showrooms for the old model bt its nt available...

And i m facing a difficulty as to which bike to buy now..

I am not getting rid of my confusions...

If i look for better reliability,comfort and top speed my mind says go for Zma and if i look for good looks,better style and gripping then my mind says FZ...

Its just a month left i will be buying a bike bt my confusions are killing me....

Please guys give ur valuable comments...

I will be very gr8ful to you..

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