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**Krish1417** · 08-29-2012, 09:06 PM

@SriramEfunds : Valvoline available in 10w40 SS, could you please post a review?

TIA

**Vishakh** · 08-29-2012, 09:35 PM

Originally posted by psr View Post

Your plug looks acceptable from it's color indication....I am foxed by the black color deposit on the ground electrode...you may be having a light oil leak through stem seals or you are riding the bike for short distance at low RPMs...Spark plugs are no longer read like old times....ever since Lead had been removed from Petrol as an additive..

100% true about the bold part. Oil level is stable but since you said I will monitor it closely from now on. Currently running on shell 10w 40 ss.

Also is there any necessity to tune my bike to richer side?

**SriramEfunds** · 08-29-2012, 09:36 PM

Originally posted by Krish1417 View Post

@SriramEfunds : Valvoline available in 10w40 SS, could you please post a review?

TIA

1. Drastic reduction in sluggishness.
2. Revvs better - seeing some improvement in top end.
3. Maintains the heat
4. Manageable 3500-4000kms drain period, depends.
5. VFM

Color changes after 2k but viscosity remains, have done atleast 3k till now.

**psr** · 08-29-2012, 09:53 PM

Originally posted by Vishakh View Post

100% true about the bold part. Oil level is stable but since you said I will monitor it closely from now on. Currently running on shell 10w 40 ss.

Also is there any necessity to tune my bike to richer side?

No need to do any tuning. I don't think you need to keep an eye on the oil level either...Low RPM short rides will not heat up engine and so plug will show color of rich running....so just keep riding and enjoy the experience..

**Krish1417** · 08-29-2012, 09:58 PM

Originally posted by SriramEfunds View Post

1. Drastic reduction in sluggishness.
2. Revvs better - seeing some improvement in top end.
3. Maintains the heat
4. Manageable 3500-4000kms drain period, depends.
5. VFM

Color changes after 2k but viscosity remains, have done atleast 3k till now.

Thanks bro

That was quick.I searches for this engine oil in the Valvoline homepage but could not find it and not even available here.
Is it available online?

**SriramEfunds** · 08-29-2012, 11:38 PM

Originally posted by Krish1417 View Post

Is it available online?

I've no idea. Bought it from a dealer here.

**Aneesh@4GHz** · 08-30-2012, 11:41 AM

Originally posted by Aneesh@4GHz View Post

Can you explain these?

Posting on behalf of Ashwin.

Bore Wash-
If the AFR is too rich then the fuel washes off the thin layer of oil coating the bore, hence wearing down the piston rings at a steady phase.

Brick Wall-
Its a term used to describe a condition when the bike stops accelerating even before it reaches the limiter.

**ravi@17bhp** · 08-30-2012, 12:21 PM

I found this following oil while I was repairing my ZMA. Somebody did fill in Passion and out of curiosity took a small ride of the bike and found it to be good. Took the oil in hands and it is white and very sticky and appears not as thick as regular 20w50 oil. Ever since, got a thought of using in my Karizma and see how it does. Its imported from USA and the brand is Top 1 Oil. And is a synthetic blend. Seems the price is reasonable at 250 rupees a can.

I put this oil in my Karizma very recently, just 250 kms back. It appears to be good so far. I would know how good this oil is only when I turn back to regular 20w40 oil. And, it is certainly better than the regular Veedol Takeoff 20w40 oil.

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**Aneesh@4GHz** · 08-30-2012, 04:54 PM

Here are some detailed pics of:

1.Roots Blade Fuse,can be used in our bike if OEM is not available,price is 5 rs per fuse.
2.Ape Fuse box,can be used during aftermarket horn installation.Price:<50rs
3.Heat Shrunk Sleeve: Protects and avoids short circuiting.Price is 8rs per meter.avail in different sizes according to wire thickness of wire.
4.Bosch Horn Relay,One i used in my ZMA,Blown as water entered inside the relay.its was 80rs now Bosch water proof sealed relay is available,175rs.

**ravi@17bhp** · 08-30-2012, 08:07 PM

Is it possible to fit ZMR's/new Xtreme's split grab rails to my Karizma? I found the split grab rail to be more convenient for tying the luggage with bungee cords.

**santoosh** · 08-30-2012, 08:11 PM

Originally posted by ravi@17bhp View Post

Is it possible to fit ZMR's/new Xtreme's split grab rails to my Karizma? I found the split grab rail to be more convenient for tying the luggage with bungee cords.

ravi i ride the zmr now .

Think its the same as the zma , Mounting points i mean.

Can check if u want :-)

**ravi@17bhp** · 08-30-2012, 08:14 PM

Originally posted by santoosh View Post

ravi i ride the zmr now .

Think its the same as the zma , Mounting points i mean.

Can check if u want :-)

Riding ZMR?

Okay, I will be glad if you could check.

**ashwinprakas** · 08-31-2012, 03:46 PM

Pic of all Flywheel markings on the ZMA.

**Aneesh@4GHz** · 08-31-2012, 07:41 PM

Hows this?

Got it from FB.

**Jdsouza81** · 09-01-2012, 04:17 AM

@Aneesh: that looks neat.

Question:
Has anyone tried ordering plastic panels from the below website:
Safe-x Motorcycle Mudguards And Fairings

They claim to sell high quality plastics at a cheap price.

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