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**ptvvtp** · 06-12-2009, 11:29 AM

Blazing tank

Guys a weird problem!. When I do long run , like average speeds of 60-70kms for like 20-30kms and then when I settle, I feel a lot of heat in the posterior part of the tank. The tank region just diagonally backwards above the engine head!. I mean the part where the thighs hug the tank.

Anyone experiencing such problem?

**kushanth** · 06-12-2009, 11:37 AM

Usually its the tappets that gets loose and makes the noise.. The best way to get it sorted is to ask the mechanic to dismantle the fuel tank (for easy access) and adjust the tappets to 0.10mm both inlet and exhaust. You get aftermarket cam tensioners which are better than the OE i think it cost abt 600bucks.

**Sarvajit** · 06-12-2009, 11:37 AM

@ravi@17bhp:You should have called me, I know one HH SVC in Balkampet just beside my TVS SVC. Anyways good you handled it yourself!

**Jonak** · 06-12-2009, 11:45 AM

Originally posted by ptvvtp View Post

Guys a weird problem!. When I do long run , like average speeds of 60-70kms for like 20-30kms and then when I settle, I feel a lot of heat in the posterior part of the tank. The tank region just diagonally backwards above the engine head!. I mean the part where the thighs hug the tank.

Anyone experiencing such problem?

I too experience this thing and I feel everyone does.

**blade7** · 06-12-2009, 11:46 AM

Originally posted by ravi@17bhp View Post

I guess the culprit for the metal sound for most of the bikes is 'loose tappets'. If anybody has the same problem, first fix the tappets.

I strongly wish mine is also just loose tappets and not cam tensioner.

The issue was with the tappets..now sorted..

**blade7** · 06-12-2009, 11:47 AM

Originally posted by ptvvtp View Post

Guys a weird problem!. When I do long run , like average speeds of 60-70kms for like 20-30kms and then when I settle, I feel a lot of heat in the posterior part of the tank. The tank region just diagonally backwards above the engine head!. I mean the part where the thighs hug the tank.

Anyone experiencing such problem?

Yup the ZMA Heats up, especially during the run-in period.

**livetoride** · 06-13-2009, 09:55 AM

Guys i really need a good horn for my zma. I have heard about roots and bosch twin horns, please guide me through which is the best and which relay to install ? and the cost of both. I have a 55/60 philips bulb. Does it need a relay as well ? I have another problem i have seen oil deposits on my engine at two places one near the top of the engine and some on the front, what could be the problem ? Is it the seals ?

**roshan3440** · 06-13-2009, 11:22 AM

Loose tappets issue

hey same issue with my new karizma,has done abt 4500kms ,3 months old and i too hear that clicking sound when in idle after few kms (not in cold start).....performance variation is noticable in accleration only....anyhow i have given it for 3rd service,the HH SC guy said the issue is with the tappets and will get it sorted....so gotta wait and see whether they sort the issue or not when i get mt bike back today afternoon...will post once i get it and futher details regarding the same

**abhishek.murdeshwar** · 06-13-2009, 12:25 PM

Originally posted by blade7 View Post

Guys..facing a weird issue here...

I am getting constant clicking(metallic) sound from my bike, the noise comes in after a couple of minutes in traffic. My bike is under warranty...and the mech at the service center told me this kinda problem normally comes up with cam tensioner when the engine is cold and not when its hot but still he replaced the tensioner as it sounded like that..but the problem is still there and also i get little bit of knocking sound from the engine when riding for sometime in traffic and the bike engine doesn't seem to be free though i have clocked around 3500 kms on my ZMA..

please..help

Originally posted by wings_of_fury View Post

+1..i too am facing exactly the same issue as you buddy..the bike feels sluggish and tends to knock at low revs..zma gurus, need your help!!!

^^Dude, you are getting a awesome mileage..i am getting around 38..

PS- My zma is about one month old(almost

), and with 1500kms on the odo..oil changed at 300 and 600kms respectively..proper run in for the first 1000km under 4k

after that have taken it to 120 quite a few times i guess..

Originally posted by roshan3440 View Post

hey same issue with my new karizma,has done abt 4500kms ,3 months old and i too hear that clicking sound when in idle after few kms (not in cold start).....performance variation is noticable in accleration only....anyhow i have given it for 3rd service,the HH SC guy said the issue is with the tappets and will get it sorted....so gotta wait and see whether they sort the issue or not when i get mt bike back today afternoon...will post once i get it and futher details regarding the same

This problem seems like in all new ZMA..!! even i have the same problem..its 3 month old now and done 5200 kms till date..!! experiencing the same problem from 3 K Kms i guess..! I guess its the manufacturing defect or something..!! The mechanic said that it must be the cam tensioner problem and he would replace it today ( 3rd service) ..Lets see whats the real problem is..!

**abhishek.murdeshwar** · 06-13-2009, 12:32 PM

Originally posted by livetoride View Post

Guys i really need a good horn for my zma. I have heard about roots and bosch twin horns, please guide me through which is the best and which relay to install ? and the cost of both. I have a 55/60 philips bulb. Does it need a relay as well ? I have another problem i have seen oil deposits on my engine at two places one near the top of the engine and some on the front, what could be the problem ? Is it the seals ?

Regarding the horn yes you can go for the Bosch or Roots..! I don't know whats the exact price of it..but it ranges in 500-600 rupees..and yes, you have to install a relay for the dual horns....
For philips 60/55 head light bulb you don't need to fit any relays...its a direct fitment for Karizma..
The engine deposits is dude to improper packing..! please contact the HH service center guys and tell them to replace the gaskets where the OIL leak is..!

**aarunn** · 06-13-2009, 12:52 PM

Try Bosch (499 rs for a pair+75rs for replay)
or FIAMM horns from MINDA(550 for a pair) OR ROOTS(windtone)

i have kept TWO stock horns in my zma... they r pretty loud

**livetoride** · 06-13-2009, 03:23 PM

Ok, i'll look for it in my town dehradun..pray its available here

**anshul uniyal** · 06-13-2009, 04:09 PM

I have Philips X-Treme Power 60/55W H4 bulb on my zma and it is a direct fit on the bike. Have done a lot of night riding and touring and it's simply brilliant.

UPDATE ON THE BIKE:

Bought the bike on 13th February, 2009 and it has done 9300kms. Got the 5th servicing done today. Had to replace the fairing (done under warranty)as it developed some cracks.

**wings_of_fury** · 06-13-2009, 04:28 PM

Originally posted by blade7 View Post

The issue was with the tappets..now sorted..

good to know that mate..hope its the same here..will get it adjusted in second service, which does not seem far

Originally posted by blade7 View Post

Yup the ZMA Heats up, especially during the run-in period.

Yeah, ZMA heats up pretty quickly, even i too have observed this

should have got a liquid-cooled engine

Originally posted by anshul uniyal View Post

I have Philips X-Treme Power 60/55W H4 bulb on my zma and it is a direct fit on the bike. Have done a lot of night riding and touring and it's simply brilliant.

UPDATE ON THE BIKE:

Bought the bike on 13th February, 2009 and it has done 9300kms. Got the 5th servicing done today. Had to replace the fairing (done under warranty)as it developed some cracks.

mate any battery drainage issues that you see with the headlamp?
fairing developed cracks? where? when? why?

is it that weak?
9300 in 5months, thats cool mate

i too am catching up with ya, don't worry

PS- I have done 1850 on my one month old ZMA

Originally posted by abhishek.murdeshwar View Post

This problem seems like in all new ZMA..!! even i have the same problem..its 3 month old now and done 5200 kms till date..!! experiencing the same problem from 3 K Kms i guess..! I guess its the manufacturing defect or something..!! The mechanic said that it must be the cam tensioner problem and he would replace it today ( 3rd service) ..Lets see whats the real problem is..!

any updates?

Regards,
Himanshu

**Torpedo** · 06-13-2009, 05:51 PM

My ZMA has done 3000KM. I am now having a new problem. RPM constantly fluctuates in the range of + or - 200. Also, the engine tends to cut off when idling after 10KM of ride. What could be the problem? Is it time to clean the carb?

Thanks for your suggestions on this.

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