Honda Unicorn - Page 3 - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community

sherry_unicornlover · 10-04-2008, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by locusjag

Hi,

My 3 month-old Uni's 2nd free-service is just over. The idling RPM looks to be somewhere like at 1.5 on the meter, rather than the usual 1.1 [don't remember the units on the meter!]. The service guys seem to have tinkered a bit with the RPMs.
Will this affect the bike's performance?
I notice a lot of vibrations when i hit 60Kph these days, which wasn't there pre-service. Could this be due to the changed engine settings? I can practically feel the vibrations shaking my arms, it's that bad.
Please help!
PS: At 2100 Km run, they said the engine oil looks fine. One change of engine oil was done at 750Km.

Don't know about other bikes but for Unicorn Idling is at 1400 (+, - 100) So it's perfect in your case.
And get your air + petrol mixture check. There is a screw in inter side of the carb.(u'll see if you look from the left side.) mech's use this screw with ileing nob to set the mixture right.
Get it checked as even i had similar issue sometime back and this worked for me..

sherry_unicornlover · 10-04-2008, 05:22 PM

Got my uni serviced day before yesturday from Rajpura, Punjab(My trusted Honda workshop)
Brief history about the issues i was facing:-
>my bike used to ran ot of breath once i cross 60 KMPH.
>Chain was getting loose every few days.
>Sound was very harsh. i had lost all the silence in my bike's exauste note.
>Used to get heavy thumping sound from engine. like thak thak thak. it was like piston is making sound with every stroke.

when i got it checked here in Delhi, they said that Piston, Valve, cam shaft and some other parts of the engine were gone bad(I don't know which part was left from their list, seems like they included every part.) and gave me bill of 9000 Bucks.

took my bike to my fav. Honda service station in Rajpura, and here is the list of parts replaces:-

1.> Gasket head cover:- 40/-
2.> Air Filter:- 90/-
3.> Lifter assy tensioner:- 195/-
4.> engine Oil:- 195/-
5.> chain and sproket set(front and rear) :- 695/-
6.> Brake shoe:- 230/-
7.> chain cap:- 5/-
8.> RVM's:- 190
9.>Labour:- 200

Total:- 1840/-

Result:- all the vibrations, harsh exaust note, engine sound, and chain issue resolved. My bike runs as good as new. i had long smile on my face when i felt the same refinement after months.....

Next expences:-
Fairing cowl:- 490
Tyre:- approx 1800

pradeep30 · 10-04-2008, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sherry_unicornlover

Got my uni serviced day before yesturday from Rajpura, Punjab(My trusted Honda workshop)
Result:- all the vibrations, harsh exaust note, engine sound, and chain issue resolved. My bike runs as good as new. i had long smile on my face when i felt the same refinement after months.....

Next expences:-
Fairing cowl:- 490
Tyre:- approx 1800

Good note with cost . Nice to know that even at 30,000 odd Km your service cost was bellow 2000 . My uni is done 670 Km now and on 7th have booked her 1st service . Hoping to get the best service .

Problem : Trip meter is not working . Other than that there is nothing much to discuss . I had fixed a security system for my bike with a remote start and off option . Will have to explain the same to the service center people to take care . Lets see .

sherry_unicornlover · 10-04-2008, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pradeep30

Good note with cost . Nice to know that even at 30,000 odd Km your service cost was bellow 2000 . My uni is done 670 Km now and on 7th have booked her 1st service . Hoping to get the best service .

Problem : Trip meter is not working . Other than that there is nothing much to discuss . I had fixed a security system for my bike with a remote start and off option . Will have to explain the same to the service center people to take care . Lets see .

well to be precise it's 31987 Kms now. and my bike completed 4 Years last month. And i must say:- i'm extremly satisfied with the bike. even after 4 years it can go on and on on a constant speed of 80 and above on a highway. And it's as good in city traffic as well. the best part, you never get tired of riding this bike.

And dude before you actually go and get your bike serviced, try to get info whether that perticular service station considers security system as a reason to void the warrenty of your battery. I remember they void the warrenty if they see high powered horn on uni. So get info and only after that let them work.

rakeshchn · 10-05-2008, 06:40 AM

Pradeep, can you post a foto of the speedo console...has it changed from the old one?

cyclone2k · 10-05-2008, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by locusjag

Hi,

My 3 month-old Uni's 2nd free-service is just over. The idling RPM looks to be somewhere like at 1.5 on the meter, rather than the usual 1.1 [don't remember the units on the meter!]. The service guys seem to have tinkered a bit with the RPMs.
Will this affect the bike's performance?

I have it at 1.1. You can lower it, if you desire, that increases a bit of mileage, but on the contrary might create troubles to start if the engine gets too cold in winters..

Quote:

Originally Posted by locusjag

I notice a lot of vibrations when i hit 60Kph these days, which wasn't there pre-service. Could this be due to the changed engine settings? I can practically feel the vibrations shaking my arms, it's that bad.
Please help!
PS: At 2100 Km run, they said the engine oil looks fine. One change of engine oil was done at 750Km.

The high idling RPM is also a cause of vibes... try lower settings..

@rakeshchn: It's same as earlier, just trip-meter added.
@sherry_unicornlover: Yeah.. any add-on other than stock items (or, approved replacements), will indeed void warranty, even a little high powered bulb would void it. So, I am managing with the Splendor horn..

L.P. · 10-05-2008, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyclone2k

I have it at 1.1. You can lower it, if you desire, that increases a bit of mileage, but on the contrary might create troubles to start if the engine gets too cold in winters..

The high idling RPM is also a cause of vibes... try lower settings..

@rakeshchn: It's same as earlier, just trip-meter added.
@sherry_unicornlover: Yeah.. any add-on other than stock items (or, approved replacements), will indeed void warranty, even a little high powered bulb would void it. So, I am managing with the Splendor horn..

Shameless (and Annoying) Honda Fan ....

Very True...
This perosn is seen in this thread,praising honda and taking its side always..

pradeep30 · 10-05-2008, 11:17 AM

Mhhh !

So people you mean to say that i will lose the warranty for the entire bike , since i have added the Security system .Thats insane . I thought that i might lose the warranty for the battery alone which i could have some how managed . Now that scary . Can any one reconfirm that for me please

cyclone2k · 10-05-2008, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pradeep30

Mhhh !

So people you mean to say that i will lose the warranty for the entire bike , since i have added the Security system .Thats insane . I thought that i might lose the warranty for the battery alone which i could have some how managed . Now that scary . Can any one reconfirm that for me please

Nah, it's just the battery....

Quote:

Originally Posted by L.P.

Shameless (and Annoying) Honda Fan ....

Very True...
This perosn is seen in this thread,praising honda and taking its side always..

Can't help it lol, seeing other non-Honda users crying for being non-Honda!

L.P. · 10-05-2008, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pradeep30

Mhhh !

So people you mean to say that i will lose the warranty for the entire bike , since i have added the Security system .Thats insane . I thought that i might lose the warranty for the battery alone which i could have some how managed . Now that scary . Can any one reconfirm that for me please

Did you tamper the company wiring..?? If The answr is "YES", Our word for you is also "YES" .. .. as i also.. just because i made the whole bike's wiring on DC,and tampered the wiring,So i Lost it... ..

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyclone2k

Nah, it's just the battery....

Can't help it lol, seeing other non-Honda users crying for being non-Honda!

^^... .
Some are happy being Non-Honda.. and i knw some who are UNhappy being a Honda User..

View Poll Results: Are you Happy with Sales/Service Of Honda
Yes	43	30.94%
No	63	45.32%
Somewhere in between	33	23.74%
Voters: 139. This poll is closed

10-04-2008, 05:22 PM	#22 (permalink)
sherry_unicornlover Pictographer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Delhi, India Posts: 1,156	Got my uni serviced day before yesturday from Rajpura, Punjab(My trusted Honda workshop) Brief history about the issues i was facing:- >my bike used to ran ot of breath once i cross 60 KMPH. >Chain was getting loose every few days. >Sound was very harsh. i had lost all the silence in my bike's exauste note. >Used to get heavy thumping sound from engine. like thak thak thak. it was like piston is making sound with every stroke. when i got it checked here in Delhi, they said that Piston, Valve, cam shaft and some other parts of the engine were gone bad(I don't know which part was left from their list, seems like they included every part.) and gave me bill of 9000 Bucks. took my bike to my fav. Honda service station in Rajpura, and here is the list of parts replaces:- 1.> Gasket head cover:- 40/- 2.> Air Filter:- 90/- 3.> Lifter assy tensioner:- 195/- 4.> engine Oil:- 195/- 5.> chain and sproket set(front and rear) :- 695/- 6.> Brake shoe:- 230/- 7.> chain cap:- 5/- 8.> RVM's:- 190 9.>Labour:- 200 Total:- 1840/- Result:- all the vibrations, harsh exaust note, engine sound, and chain issue resolved. My bike runs as good as new. i had long smile on my face when i felt the same refinement after months..... Next expences:- Fairing cowl:- 490 Tyre:- approx 1800 __________________ Touring Fanatic and nature lover My Photography Page https://www.facebook.com/Mandhir.Pictography

10-05-2008, 11:17 AM	#28 (permalink)
pradeep30 Sole Rider Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 183	Mhhh ! So people you mean to say that i will lose the warranty for the entire bike , since i have added the Security system .Thats insane . I thought that i might lose the warranty for the battery alone which i could have some how managed . Now that scary . Can any one reconfirm that for me please __________________ "Leave the bad memories behind & Carry forward the goodness in you" http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/tourer/6...-valparai.html http://pvlive.wordpress.com/

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
[Ownership Thread]: My Unicorn Reclaimed its LIFE	bhargava_sr	Motorcycle Ownership Experiences	15	09-17-2010 05:16 PM
HELP: Honda Unicorn Horn	pradeep30	Help Me!	11	09-02-2009 02:20 PM
New GP Edition Unicorn	pradeep30	Desi Bikes	94	06-10-2009 04:05 PM
Unicorn Self Start Launched today!!!!!!	ajaybiz	News	33	01-28-2005 08:43 AM
ELECTRIC START ON UNICORN	brock19	News	11	01-14-2005 01:08 AM

10-05-2008, 06:40 AM	#25 (permalink)
rakeshchn Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: California Posts: 64	Pradeep, can you post a foto of the speedo console...has it changed from the old one?

Register Now for FREE!
Are you registered on xBhp yet? If not, do so now and start participating to be able to share photos and experiences with other members. It will also enable to you have a chance to be a part of xBhp contests and roadtrips in the future! Username: Password: Confirm Password: E-Mail: Confirm E-Mail: Birthday: Image Verification I agree to forum rules