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I am sorry to say and admit my mistake of mistyping the word ' New Activa' in place of Honda Aviator. This not my first DIY on any vehicle, so I here I begin to narrate the process. Opened the front nose of my Eterno, removed the steering column rod and the front wheel, hydraulic damper, cables and axle. The front mud fender is of max importance in this changeover. The Aviator has a telescopic fork system mounted on the triangular bracket held by two bolts each for fork rods. To accommodate this new setup, the front mud fender was patch welded with triangles to mount the widened wheel axle. Original Aviator axle bolt did the job well. I couldn't write this all this time since there was a change of front brake drum too. Finally all set and done. Fixed. After riding a few kms, I noticed a play somewhere so got it opened again and adjusted the new length appropriately. Drove for about 150 kms since but never got the opportunity to click photos to put them here, but I will do it shortly.

Mini DIY no. 2: Changed the horn switch of Eterno to Activa's elongated and comfortable horn switch on the same notch. Minda costs Rs. 50. Had to slit and widen the notch without cracking or scraping anything. Didn't even had to open the handlebar cover. Main idea here is that Eterno's and Activa's horn switches are different but the pin clip of horn switch is same. Total time taken: 18 mins. Wanted to change the indicator switch to Activa's push to return type but Eterno's pin has six lugs and Activa has three pin wires, so will do that tomorrow.

DIY no. 3: Partial DC conversion to run brake light, indicators and horn. Got an AMCO 5Ah battery of Activa for Rs 900, 6n diodes and capacitor, all wired in the front nose. Mounted the battery on a battery clamp of Dio, finally in the seat storage with the breather tube lowered from it to just above the exhaust. It was clamped with metal wire surrounded by thermocol bits till the battery stand was bolted later. Twenty days passed and no problem whatsoever. Activa's indicator flasher was a direct fit. Welded an inch of iron rod on the main stand (pull down rod) covered with Splendor's kick rubber.

In progress: Dio's instrument cluster on Eterno for the fuel gauge. Hindrance is the metal petrol tank that has no possible top provision for hole drilling.

Simple DIY planned: 1. Universal conical air filter. 2. Ngk iridium spark plug CR6HIX and MSD HT cable. 3. Pulsar's steering bar vibration dampers.

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Fine job ! Any more details ?

Yes off course, wiring diagram from AC regulator an new front suspension image will soon follow.

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THanks for sharing the details of different thing that can be made better on the Eterno.

Second hand cost of Eterno

Fellow bikers,

I am contemplating picking up a second hand Eterno as I have always like it and now that it is out of production I have no other option. Of the many on the second hand market, I am interested in one that is owned by a gentleman in his sixties and is a 2006 April model that has done 27000 kms with a lot of scratches on the body and a few dents. The condition of the plastic cladding is not that great. I am yet to take a test ride. Assuming that the engine is in top condition how much would be a reasonable quote for the scooter. The scooter is Vizag registered and in Hyderabad.

Please pour in your suggestions, advice etc.


PS: Mods, I searched for a dedicated thread for second hand/used bike price and tried creating one as well. Please merge this post if it is out of place. Also please let me know if I can post pictures of the scooter so that I get better replies

Re: New Activa's suspension on Honda Eterno

This is a very old thread but I am taking the chances. Can you please post some pics. Can we not use the Aviator s front mudguard? How is the scooter doing now?
What was the play which you adjusted unable to understand. Hoping I get a reply. Fingers crossed.