Are you sure that the fuse(s) replaced had the correct rating?
If a higher rated fuse is replaced for a lower rated one, you'll see electricals getting blown every now and then!

Where do you stay in Bangalore? I mean, which area?

Hey Zma-ites,

The bike had been around for two years, clocked 32000 odd kms. And.. I wanted to do something crazy.. So of all other options, changing the wheels sounded like a good option. The tyres were worn out anyway! So my friend, who is the man behind the fabrication/modification himself (he runs a garage of his own) hunted down the following spares from the market:
1.) Impulse front and rear rims- Yes, 19" front and 17" rear and stock tyres off the impulse (new ones, of course)..
2.) CBZ classic (old ones) rear drum, hub and front hub.
3.) Thick steel plate to machine an adapter to fix the stock break disc to the front wheel hub. and.. thats it..

It took around 3-4 days to "engineer" the fitment and it fits well. Please take a moment to check the pic.

The differences are less:

1.) Front shocks have become hard, quite obvious.
2.) Not much increase in torque, but slight increase can be felt while riding on 3,4,5 gears.
3.) Mud-guard had to be modified (chopped to be precise).
4.) It is a nice ride when compared to the stock (NYLO-SLIP i call them) tyres- its smooth and the rear suspension has become quite soft for the pillion.

I am going on a ride till Ooty this weekend, will update more differences, (if any.LOL).

Hope you guys (atleast some..??) like this.

Cheers and ride safe!!

Karthik

PS: the mud-guard seen here is a makeshift one.

Did everything right, meanwhile, i had someone to take it for a short ride once in 15 days and serviced regularly. The issue was not there when I started to ride. Changed the battery from stock to amaron. Stood with the svc center guy when he checked the wiring carefully and replaced some fuse. Still, same issue, indicators die within a day. He too was perplexed.

Hello friends, I got my red beauty last Saturday completed 720 km today and the first service was also carried out today it self and few things that I noticed the gear shift became harsher and the engine is a bit loud and heats up more intensely and I was wondering weather to change the oil to some better one or not, will run the bike as it is for few days and if the character doesn't change then I will change the oil to some better ones.
Bike is dream to ride though I am limiting my self to ride the bike under 4000 rpm untill 1000 km but still its a wonderful touring bike and hasnt lost its charm even after this many years, I owned a black classic CBZ in 2003 and have to say Karizma is an improved version of the CBZ with none of the problems that CBZ suffered or thats what I think. Anyway I am hopping for a trouble free ownership from my red beauty

Guys, I've been using Mobil1 10w40 for about 2.3 kms now. Planning to do a Bangalore-Chennai-Javadhu Hills-Bangalore ride this weekend.Total distance - ~800-850 kmsDo you think 1. I can start Saturday evening and return by Sunday night (can't take Monday leave)?2. The oil shall remain good post 3000 kms(frankly I don't have time to change the oil)?

Planning to do a Bangalore-Chennai-Javadhu Hills-Bangalore ride this weekend.

Hi Guys,

I want to replace the rear Tyre on my Karizma. I am tired of changing tubes and punctures. Could you guys suggest which Tyre would be best for my bike?

Tubeless
Manufacturer
Size
Model

Thanks in advance.
Munna

Hi Guys,

I want to replace the rear Tyre on my Karizma. I am tired of changing tubes and punctures. Could you guys suggest which Tyre would be best for my bike?

Tubeless
Manufacturer
Size
Model

Thanks in advance.
Munna

Michelin Cirac and Ceat Grip are really good ones.. should cost you around 5.5k... Size: not sure.. coz i bought different ones compared to the stock tyres. The dealer should guide you correctly.

Cheers,

Karthik

Hello friends, I have a query I was wondering to take off the heat shield or Engine guard that comes with the bike to see if it will help in bringing down the working temperature of my bike, has anyone tried this