hmmm where is my Bacardi ?

Congrats.... Make sure that you dont get cheated with an old model.
Though i dont know how to make that sure.

Thanks, when I had visited the showroom, I noticed the ZMA on display had a MFG date as Nov 2010 on a sticker in the numer plate. I don't know if the bike was MFD in Nov 2010 or the number plate !!.

Guys,

Just wanted to know if there is anything in particular to ZMA that I need to be aware of before or after delvery. Also is the run-in similar to other bikes or it there anything different ?

-Suresh

As far as the Run-in period's concern, it's almost the same for every bike with a new mill in it. Just take her real slow and be gentle on the throttle, avoid rapid acceleration & de-acceleration. A short burst here and there is just acceptable but not on a regular basis which will knock ur engine down soon. Before all this, sit down & go through the owners manual where it says all about ur machine which most people fail to look-out for. Have a great time with her..!

Finally got my 2011 ZMA R !

Hi Friends ,

Thank you for all the suggestions and inputs, I finally got my new 2011 ZMA-R. WOW ! It's Awesome ! Thats the word. While I am finding it very difficult to maintain the speed limit of 60kmph, on the other hand it as smooth as a knife through butter. I think I can compare its refinement to Unicorn engine.

The control is really good and I am getting used to the fixed headlight fairing already. Gears are slightly hard which I guess should be fine after 1st service. I am not sure abt the mileage since i tanked up 14.5 litres and it is still not come to reserve. The seat is also very comfortable for long rides. Brakes ! This is the best I have seen till date among Indian Bikes. The cluster has been changed to black background with yellow lettering which is cool in the night.

The only issues I have found in the past 2 days of ownership is the chain is very loose which I dont know if they have made intentionally for a new bike or missed out tightening ! The other problem is slight vibration of the engine gaurd at certain rpms. I think the engine gaurd is touching the alternator casing and vibrates at certain frequencies.

I will post some good pics after my first service which I think will come up this weekend itself (500-750km). For now I am uploading few pics taken on my cell (2MP).









Mods - You can probably move this to the First Impressions thread.

Will post the next ownership details in a the Motorcycle Ownership Experience thread.

Suresh
Autopub

@suresh, Congo !! ZMA-R is superb choice , ALWAYS GAME !! Enjoy !!

Thank you Vipin. Yes it a really a wonderfull bike, and now I feel I have realised it late (wasted almost 8 ZMA yrs !!). Well it is better late than never !

Suresh
Autopub

Are they still not offering rear disc or is it an option.

No they are not offering rear disc for ZMA-R. However it is std fitment for ZMR. Surprisingly HH Hunk has a optional rear disk !!

Suresh

Karizma has a known problem of chain getting loose too often. i had 2 ZMA's and both of them had similar issues. I used to get them tightened, but a few days the problem reappeared again.

Hope they have resolved the issue with the current crop. Also, both my ZMA's had issue of knocking in 1st gear.

Anyways, I sold them both.

Is there no other solution for the chain problem ? Is the chain getting loose or is it the chain slapping at a particular speed and particular gear ?

How about removing a link or two from the chain? Will it solve the problem?

Suresh