Cancelled RTR Fi booking going for ZMA EDIT: ZMA now Bought

akshay4587 · 21st August 2008, 10:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sankar

Changed the bulb with Phillips Rally 90/100 and it's lighting up the roads .

A 90/100 bulb would burn the reflector soon
I faced this issue even with a 60/55 philips crystal vision

Fountainheader · 21st August 2008, 11:52

Congrats Sankar on the new ride. Guess a smaller font of the number plate on the visor could have looked classy. Or is there some RTO guidelines for the same ?

akshay,
Are you talking about just the ZMA reflector ? Cos I have been using Philips Night Vision for the past couple of months on my Pulsar. Dont see any damage yet.

Sankar · 21st August 2008, 12:29

Praful, i want a handle bar with it's grip end slightly swept back like the RD or KB100/125 handlebar. The stock Karizma handle bar grip end is almost parallel to my shoulders. I thought the Pulsar handlebar would be like what i need but it is not. I'm considering getting the sari guard and kicker powdercoated in black.

Akshay, i might be changing over to a 55/60 bulb soon, because i plan to install better Bosch windtone type horns and with the 90/100 bulb it would draw too much from the battery. Since there aint not kick start i can't risk it

Fountainheader, yes i think i will change the front numbering to occupy slightly lesser surface area.

balenopower · 21st August 2008, 12:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by akshay4587

A 90/100 bulb would burn the reflector soon
I faced this issue even with a 60/55 philips crystal vision

Very righty said...anything above a 35/35 burns the reflector.

praJEEP · 21st August 2008, 12:59

Congrats sankar, why have you removed the kicker ? are you going to install it back after repainting it ?

I hope you complete the runnin before the munnar ride next month

Technocrat · 21st August 2008, 13:09

Sankar the Bike looks beautiful

The all black engine looks nice & may be a black kicker with compliment it.
Yes even I dont like the yellow dials :|

mansidea · 21st August 2008, 13:13

Sankar, Congratulations on your new possession. She is a beauty to have in the stable. Pls. post more pics.

With my limited knowledge, i always thought a P220 was better.

rjstyles69 · 21st August 2008, 15:37

Mone sankara congratulations. Pirangi vandi yevide poyi ?

BTW nice color I wud have liked the bare black look of the bike without those red decals. However nice bike and please ride safe.

Sankar · 21st August 2008, 18:32

Prajeep, i'm not doing any running in man.. it's more like breaking in

And i hope it doesn't break up! I'm using the bike as i would use it regularly but i'm being considerate.. lol The speed recommended by HH during running in is 60kmph i usually travel at a much higher velocity than that, but the engine being new i don't revv it to the redline or hold the revvs at the top for long.

Thanks Techno. Yes i'm putting the kicker back after i get it powder coated along with the sari guard.

Mansidea thanks! Hopefully i shall be able to take some better pics during the weekend. P220 is a good bike, but i believe that the Karizma would age gracefully than the P220.

Riju thanks mate! Hmm yeah.. you're right about the stickers.. there are too many 'R's on the bike :P

Sankar · 21st August 2008, 20:13

From where can i source good tyres in Trivandrum? I'm looking for Michelin, Pirelli or Zapper Q in 110 (or 120 but i prefer 110) section 18" diameter. This is for the ZMA's rear end.

And how good are the Ceat Vertigo in 120 section?

How about Michelin M45 in 4" x 18? Isn't it a bit too small for the rear?

Mpower · 21st August 2008, 21:09

What kind of helmet lock is that. Is it just hanging by the strap?

Veelubai · 21st August 2008, 21:33

THe bike is looking real nice as expected.I have used th MRF 110mm rear tyres for a long time and found it actualy preety decent.And the visual diff between the 110 and 120mm is very less.

Sankar · 21st August 2008, 22:10

Mpower, the D ring of the helmet strap is locked inside the helmet lock. If the helmet doesn't have the D ring then this lock can't be used. Even the very first IND-Suzukis and the the RD350 had these kind of helmet locks. It's not very secure because if the thief cut the strap the helmet comes off.

Veelubhai, in which shop at Ernakulam can i find a decent collection of motorcycle tyres. Zapper Q, Michelins and Pirelli?

akshay4587 · 22nd August 2008, 07:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fountainheader

Congrats Sankar on the new ride. Guess a smaller font of the number plate on the visor could have looked classy. Or is there some RTO guidelines for the same ?

akshay,
Are you talking about just the ZMA reflector ? Cos I have been using Philips Night Vision for the past couple of months on my Pulsar. Dont see any damage yet.

Yes I was talking particularly about Zma's reflector, but, you can face this issue with pulsars reflector as well.
By the way have you done coil rewinding?

Sankar · 22nd August 2008, 09:37

Coil rewinding, not yet done. The battery is holding up without any issues. But i might go for a 9Ah battery. Will a 14Ah battery fit in the ZMA batt compartment? I have a almost new 14Ah with me.

21st August 2008, 11:52	#92
Fountainheader Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 1,501 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	Congrats Sankar on the new ride. Guess a smaller font of the number plate on the visor could have looked classy. Or is there some RTO guidelines for the same ? akshay, Are you talking about just the ZMA reflector ? Cos I have been using Philips Night Vision for the past couple of months on my Pulsar. Dont see any damage yet.
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21st August 2008, 12:29	#93
Sankar Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Location Posts: 5,766 Thanked: 9,054 Times	Praful, i want a handle bar with it's grip end slightly swept back like the RD or KB100/125 handlebar. The stock Karizma handle bar grip end is almost parallel to my shoulders. I thought the Pulsar handlebar would be like what i need but it is not. I'm considering getting the sari guard and kicker powdercoated in black. Akshay, i might be changing over to a 55/60 bulb soon, because i plan to install better Bosch windtone type horns and with the 90/100 bulb it would draw too much from the battery. Since there aint not kick start i can't risk it Fountainheader, yes i think i will change the front numbering to occupy slightly lesser surface area.
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21st August 2008, 12:59	#95
praJEEP BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 537 Thanked: 8 Times	Congrats sankar, why have you removed the kicker ? are you going to install it back after repainting it ? I hope you complete the runnin before the munnar ride next month
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21st August 2008, 13:09	#96
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,813 Thanked: 2,700 Times	Sankar the Bike looks beautiful The all black engine looks nice & may be a black kicker with compliment it. Yes even I dont like the yellow dials :\|
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21st August 2008, 13:13	#97
mansidea BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 238 Thanked: 4 Times View My Garage	Sankar, Congratulations on your new possession. She is a beauty to have in the stable. Pls. post more pics. With my limited knowledge, i always thought a P220 was better.
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21st August 2008, 15:37	#98
rjstyles69 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bengalooru.. Posts: 4,343 Thanked: 842 Times View My Garage	Mone sankara congratulations. Pirangi vandi yevide poyi ? BTW nice color I wud have liked the bare black look of the bike without those red decals. However nice bike and please ride safe.
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21st August 2008, 18:32	#99
Sankar Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Location Posts: 5,766 Thanked: 9,054 Times	Prajeep, i'm not doing any running in man.. it's more like breaking in And i hope it doesn't break up! I'm using the bike as i would use it regularly but i'm being considerate.. lol The speed recommended by HH during running in is 60kmph i usually travel at a much higher velocity than that, but the engine being new i don't revv it to the redline or hold the revvs at the top for long. Thanks Techno. Yes i'm putting the kicker back after i get it powder coated along with the sari guard. Mansidea thanks! Hopefully i shall be able to take some better pics during the weekend. P220 is a good bike, but i believe that the Karizma would age gracefully than the P220. Riju thanks mate! Hmm yeah.. you're right about the stickers.. there are too many 'R's on the bike :P
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21st August 2008, 20:13	#100
Sankar Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Location Posts: 5,766 Thanked: 9,054 Times	From where can i source good tyres in Trivandrum? I'm looking for Michelin, Pirelli or Zapper Q in 110 (or 120 but i prefer 110) section 18" diameter. This is for the ZMA's rear end. And how good are the Ceat Vertigo in 120 section? How about Michelin M45 in 4" x 18? Isn't it a bit too small for the rear?
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21st August 2008, 21:09	#101
Mpower Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 10,409 Thanked: 1,730 Times View My Garage	What kind of helmet lock is that. Is it just hanging by the strap?
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21st August 2008, 21:33	#102
Veelubai BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: B'lore/Trichur Posts: 317 Thanked: 87 Times	THe bike is looking real nice as expected.I have used th MRF 110mm rear tyres for a long time and found it actualy preety decent.And the visual diff between the 110 and 120mm is very less.
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21st August 2008, 22:10	#103
Sankar Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Location Posts: 5,766 Thanked: 9,054 Times	Mpower, the D ring of the helmet strap is locked inside the helmet lock. If the helmet doesn't have the D ring then this lock can't be used. Even the very first IND-Suzukis and the the RD350 had these kind of helmet locks. It's not very secure because if the thief cut the strap the helmet comes off. Veelubhai, in which shop at Ernakulam can i find a decent collection of motorcycle tyres. Zapper Q, Michelins and Pirelli?
	() Thanks

22nd August 2008, 09:37	#105
Sankar Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Location Posts: 5,766 Thanked: 9,054 Times	Coil rewinding, not yet done. The battery is holding up without any issues. But i might go for a 9Ah battery. Will a 14Ah battery fit in the ZMA batt compartment? I have a almost new 14Ah with me.
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