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  • #14461
    Re: Karizma/Karizma R

    Originally posted by acs1207 View Post
    Next mod - resistor-less spark plug cap .
    BTW sir , can't we just remove the resistor from the plug cap ?

    Another doubt - I got a ZMA air filter and put it in in place of the ZEN mpfi one I had . I'm not sure whether it's real or due to my curtailed riding habit due to weather , but I feel the ZMA was more rev friendly earlier . Can you comment on it ? Also the exhaust sound is ( or seems to be ) less .

    One update on my bike - had starting trouble and had to change the starter relay .
    The OE ZMA cap is not friendly to resistor removal mod...so go in for the resistor less cap like shown in my pic....

    Regarding the Zen Mpfi filter I too feel the same...When I got hold of stock Air Filter I changed from Zen to OE, and like you said felt loss in Acceleration, so back to old Zen filter...I had recently bought a new Zen filter for change and the filter price had gone down to 100/- ...
    When Was The Last Time,You Did Something For The First Time.

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    • #14462
      Re: Karizma/Karizma R

      Originally posted by psr View Post
      The OE ZMA cap is not friendly to resistor removal mod...so go in for the resistor less cap like shown in my pic....

      Regarding the Zen Mpfi filter I too feel the same...When I got hold of stock Air Filter I changed from Zen to OE, and like you said felt loss in Acceleration, so back to old Zen filter...I had recently bought a new Zen filter for change and the filter price had gone down to 100/- ...
      Does unicorn have resistance?

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      • #14463
        Re: Karizma/Karizma R

        Had been to Hero showroom (Southern motors).
        The sales guy was sure in telling that Karizma R comes with tubeless tires now, again, not sure if its because of his ignorance.
        Unfortunately, I didn't know how to check if a tire is tubed/tubeless, hence couldn't confirm it.

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        • #14464
          Re: Karizma/Karizma R

          Originally posted by SatSon View Post
          Had been to Hero showroom (Southern motors).
          The sales guy was sure in telling that Karizma R comes with tubeless tires now, again, not sure if its because of his ignorance.
          Unfortunately, I didn't know how to check if a tire is tubed/tubeless, hence couldn't confirm it.
          On most tyres it is clearly mentioned 'TUBE TYPE' or 'TUBELESS' on the sidewall.....


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          • #14465
            Re: Karizma/Karizma R

            Originally posted by sinnerz2000 View Post
            Does unicorn have resistance?
            Unicorn has resistor in Plug cap.
            When Was The Last Time,You Did Something For The First Time.

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            • #14466
              Re: Karizma/Karizma R

              Originally posted by psr View Post
              Unicorn has resistor in Plug cap.
              Oh damn, so which plug cap should I use?

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              • #14467
                Re: Karizma/Karizma R

                Why teflon coating is not good for bike ?


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                • #14468
                  Re: Karizma/Karizma R

                  i got 40FE at highway and 37 at cities(climate summer and hot, oil used shell advance ax5).. now it reduced to 33 in highways and 29 in cities(climate monsoon most the time bike rides in rain, oil used petronas sprinta 2000). i usually ride in 60 - 70 kmph .. is any problem with this oil?????

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                  • #14469
                    Re: Karizma/Karizma R

                    Originally posted by Sajith View Post
                    i got 40FE at highway and 37 at cities(climate summer and hot, oil used shell advance ax5).. now it reduced to 33 in highways and 29 in cities(climate monsoon most the time bike rides in rain, oil used petronas sprinta 2000). i usually ride in 60 - 70 kmph .. is any problem with this oil?????
                    What grade are u using?

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                    • #14470
                      Re: Karizma/Karizma R

                      So finally I found the AFR screw, thanks to this. Unexpectedly it was set at more than 3.75 turns, dailed it back to zero and set it at 2.75. Also set the rear suspension to it's softest setting. the ride just keeps getting better.

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                      • #14471
                        Re: Karizma/Karizma R

                        Originally posted by sinnerz2000 View Post
                        What grade are u using?
                        both shell ans petronas is 20w-40

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                        • #14472
                          Re: Karizma/Karizma R

                          Guys I was reading some older posts of this thread. There was lot about engine damage during starting. So is this only during cold starts, or does it apply even to stops during traffic lights? Is there any way to reduce such damage( Someone had mentioned kicking at cold start, dead kicks, etc. Another said ZMA wasn't really designed for kick starting and it's engine/ internal components would take more damage from cold starts by kicking)?
                          So what's the real story?

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                          • #14473
                            Re: Karizma/Karizma R

                            Originally posted by rcazador View Post
                            Guys I was reading some older posts of this thread. There was lot about engine damage during starting. So is this only during cold starts, or does it apply even to stops during traffic lights? Is there any way to reduce such damage( Someone had mentioned kicking at cold start, dead kicks, etc. Another said ZMA wasn't really designed for kick starting and it's engine/ internal components would take more damage from cold starts by kicking)?
                            So what's the real story?
                            The belief is that oil takes time to circulate and provide lubrication and , in an engine which had been resting for more than 2 hrs the oil would have moved down to the base of engine,and requires the oil to be pumped up by engine cranking...so kicking without actually starting with starter motor,was thought to be beneficial ...the fact is whether you kick or use self starter, the same moving parts move ..
                            But it is a well understood reason, that an engine which is started after 2 hrs, need time not only for lube to move into all critical areas, but also give time for engine warm up...so idling an engine for 30 seconds on start up of any engine is a good habit...
                            When Was The Last Time,You Did Something For The First Time.

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                            • #14474
                              Re: Karizma/Karizma R

                              Originally posted by rcazador View Post
                              Guys I was reading some older posts of this thread. There was lot about engine damage during starting. So is this only during cold starts, or does it apply even to stops during traffic lights? Is there any way to reduce such damage( Someone had mentioned kicking at cold start, dead kicks, etc. Another said ZMA wasn't really designed for kick starting and it's engine/ internal components would take more damage from cold starts by kicking)?
                              So what's the real story?
                              When starting the bike for the first time in the day one should never give unnecessary raise. This prevents from lot of damage. use choke and start via self/kick (doesnt matter) and let it idle for 20-30 seconds.

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                              This is the color of engine oil after 1200KMs and it is 8 months old. What you guys think? Is it fine or should i change it. I generally change engine oil between every 2000-2500KMs. A friend was suggesting that in his new Karizma he changes oil according to manual that is at every 5000KMS i was shocked :O

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                              • #14475
                                Re: Karizma/Karizma R

                                Originally posted by anmol_1990 View Post
                                When starting the bike for the first time in the day one should never give unnecessary raise. This prevents from lot of damage. use choke and start via self/kick (doesnt matter) and let it idle for 20-30 seconds.

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                                This is the color of engine oil after 1200KMs and it is 8 months old. What you guys think? Is it fine or should i change it. I generally change engine oil between every 2000-2500KMs. A friend was suggesting that in his new Karizma he changes oil according to manual that is at every 5000KMS i was shocked :O

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                                Oil colour seems to be fine, u can change it around 2.5k -3k. I generally change whenever the bikes smoothness goes down.

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