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  • Originally posted by Fury View Post
    What I need is more grip but no change in looks. So i'd prefer the same sizes and profiles. Plus I'll take your option 3. Maybe once in a while I might go to race tracks and otherwise daily commuting and touring.
    Then you're in for a shock dude! Coz the stock is best of both world. Just change your rear to the Zapper Vyde....way better than Zapper C.

    Else you could experiment with IRC's!
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    • R15 tires front and back was surprisingly good for touring. Did chennai - yercaud on these tires with the stiffest suspension setting.

      Was awesome fun in the ghats.

      Had a pillion throughout and she had no complaints of a harsh ride either.

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      • Originally posted by prafultripathy View Post
        Just change your rear to the Zapper Vyde....way better than Zapper C.
        I agree. I'm running the Zapper Vyde and grip is considerably good compared to stock!
        ** ting ting ta ting **

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        • Originally posted by dominic View Post
          I agree. I'm running the Zapper Vyde and grip is considerably good compared to stock!
          How much is the Zapper Vyde? Is the grip especially with regards to the tendency of the stock to slide/weave at high speeds better than the stock or if not, eliminated altogether?

          The stock rear is really slippery and will really wobble sometimes. Despite my best efforts, i havent been able to pinpoint the exact circumstances under which i can replicate its behaviour. It just happens anytime but almost always at higher speeds (above 40-45) and sometimes soon after starting off the blocks at a signal especially on the smooth asphalt roads rather than the tar surfaced ones. I had a feeling initially that at high speeds the tyre just didnt get sticky enough.

          Also what's the behaviour of the vyde on water?

          The 200 is one of the most scariest bikes i have ever rode on wet surfaces. You dont even need to lock the rear to have it sending you into a free slide

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          • Thanks for the suggestions guys. I think I'll go forr the zapper vyde for the rear and stock fronts. The rear stocks are damn slippery after about 10-15k use and i kinda find it fun to slide a lil using the rear brakes, but, I know that this fun might not last.
            :P
            Even the front loses grip quite quick if i jam the front brakes, but i guess this is coz its old. Hoping all these goes away after i do the changes.

            BTW, how much does the MRF Vyde cost? Does it have the same size and profile as the stock? Also how much does the stock front tire cost?

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            • ^^ Even the vydes will start to skid around once they have reached a certain level of wear.

              And the Vyde will wear out faster than stock coz its softer!

              Vyde comes in same sizing as stock and costs anywhere from 1500-1900, depends on your luck!
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              • my stocks are sliding at barely 6500km on the odo. You take a look at the tyres and they are nowhere close to being worn. Thats my issue. They still look brand new, the grooves are deep and well defined but still slip like hell!

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                • Well I guess stock costs almost the same....so I'll try my luck

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                  • Bought the NGK G Power platinum spark plugs, the spec is CR9EGP for both the left and right hand side for the P150/P180/P200, only the P220 needs CR8EGP for the lefth hand side, here's the list i got at the shop
                    I'm too intelligent to the unintended, and too dumb for the obvious.

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                    • My bike is aproaching 20k kays........What all are the services i ought to do........Still confused between castrol bike zzone in chennai or PBK?.....suggestions?

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                      • Originally posted by prafultripathy View Post
                        ^^ Even the vydes will start to skid around once they have reached a certain level of wear.

                        And the Vyde will wear out faster than stock coz its softer!

                        Vyde comes in same sizing as stock and costs anywhere from 1500-1900, depends on your luck!
                        How is Vyde's grip in wet conditions compared to Zapper C?
                        If you have used it, how long did it last?
                        And how long did the stock tyres last?

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                        • hi guys....my gears have become very hard to shift...wat may be the probs ??
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                          • Originally posted by CJ View Post
                            hi guys....my gears have become very hard to shift...wat may be the probs ??
                            How much did your P200 run? Hard gear shifts can indicate the need for Clutch Plate replacement... assuming most other things don't give away so easily.

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                            • Originally posted by HydBiker View Post
                              How much did your P200 run? Hard gear shifts can indicate the need for Clutch Plate replacement... assuming most other things don't give away so easily.
                              Or probably your oil needs a change and chain needs a bit of cleaning
                              I'm too intelligent to the unintended, and too dumb for the obvious.

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                              • Originally posted by HydBiker View Post
                                How much did your P200 run? Hard gear shifts can indicate the need for Clutch Plate replacement... assuming most other things don't give away so easily.
                                mine is 6000kms run...

                                Originally posted by EL LOCO DIABLO View Post
                                Or probably your oil needs a change and chain needs a bit of cleaning
                                may be oil needs a change as i had changed before 2500kms to Castrol Power1 ...and chain is pretty clean...had cleaned it with Kerosene few days back
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