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  • Minor wobbling problem - Handlebar riser, Trip-Meter problems with Unicorn

    Hello there,

    I've two problems with my Unicorn (2007 Edition, purchases in November 2007, merely 10375 kms. done, as on October 27th , 2009) -
    1. When my bike travels over a bad road (with potholes), and then comes to normal surface it gives a sort of wobbling feeling, even though the tyre pressure is correct. The rim should be fine as I don't recall hitting it that hard to make it bent, and anyhow if it was bent, it should wobble just like that even on plain roads, isn't it? After a while, it feels/ gets normal..

    When I explained this to the service centre mech., he took it for a test-ride and suggested me to get handle bar riser replaced as it has got worn out. (I am not exactly sure what he said, it was something rasher, raiser, racer, sort of thing, I didn't had money at that moment, so I thought okay, in next visit, but googling suggests riser)

    So I wish to know, does handle bar riser has anything to do with wobbling? If not, what could be the problem?

    2. Another problem is with trip-meter (analog), it shows half-figures all the time, like when it has to show 478, it will show half of 4 and half of 5, half of 7 and half of 8, half of 8 and half of 9. It won't show full numbers... Only in rare occasions it would show figures correctly, no matter how well I press the reset button.



    So, what could be the problem.. Funny service people, can't do any good.. They say they'll talk to the Honda bosses..

    Any help/ guidance is appreciated guys..
    Last edited by cyclone2k; 10-28-2009, 11:03 AM.
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    Query Approved.
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    • #3
      regarding wobbling it can be a worn out cone set or it can be very tight...even i have experienced this and adjusting cone set has rectified my problem...give it a try..

      for trip meter issue if ur bike is under warranty tell them to get it changed..if ur not satisfied write a mail to honda they will call you within 12hrs..

      pradeep.

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      • #4
        Originally posted by pradeep reddy View Post
        regarding wobbling it can be a worn out cone set or it can be very tight...even i have experienced this and adjusting cone set has rectified my problem...give it a try..
        Should I ask the Honda service people to do this or roadside mechs??

        Originally posted by pradeep reddy View Post
        for trip meter issue if ur bike is under warranty tell them to get it changed..if ur not satisfied write a mail to honda they will call you within 12hrs..
        I wished to do this as the last resort, but had to do it... Only a month left for warranty to expire.

        Thanks..
        sigpic
        HONDA fans, unite here!
        Originally posted by cyclone2k
        A BiKER is only as good as the BiKE. You take care of the BiKE, the BiKE will take care of you.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by cyclone2k View Post
          1. When my bike travels over a bad road (with potholes), and then comes to normal surface it gives a sort of wobbling feeling, even though the tyre pressure is correct. The rim should be fine as I don't recall hitting it that hard to make it bent, and anyhow if it was bent, it should wobble just like that even on plain roads, isn't it? After a while, it feels/ gets normal..
          I have the exact same problem with my Honda Stunner, ~6500kms. Whenever I go over a speed breaker, or any bumpy road, the front starts wobbling for a while(say 200 mts), and then becomes normal again. However, even though I mentioned this problem when I got my bike serviced last time, I couldn't test if it was fixed immediately. As it turned out, it didn't get fixed, and I have been too lazy to go back to the SC. To avoid wobbling, I make sure I go extra slow over bad roads. Until I go for my next periodic service, I think I'll manage this way.

          I did find a similar thread http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/help-me/...t-problem.html. Worth a look.

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          • #6
            Originally posted by cyclone2k View Post
            Should I ask the Honda service people to do this or roadside mechs??


            I wished to do this as the last resort, but had to do it... Only a month left for warranty to expire.

            Thanks..


            i suggest to go for the Honda service people instead of the roadside mechanics....

            if your bike is still in warranty then i suggest you to go for the part replacement or which ever best option the Honda guys are providing...
            The tourer...
            tours done:
            bhanghar trip(tops the haunted place list)
            sultanpur trip(skipping city life)
            trip to kota,rajasthan(solo- 1193.7kms)

            destination Spiti(1835kms) [trip log sponsored]
            leans in Mussoorie(763kms) [logging soon]
            got leh'ed june,2012 [looging soon]
            waiting for next tour....
            dream destination: Leh (cold desert above the skies...)

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            • #7
              Originally posted by saurabh.agrawal View Post
              I have the exact same problem with my Honda Stunner, ~6500kms. Whenever I go over a speed breaker, or any bumpy road, the front starts wobbling for a while(say 200 mts), and then becomes normal again. However, even though I mentioned this problem when I got my bike serviced last time, I couldn't test if it was fixed immediately. As it turned out, it didn't get fixed, and I have been too lazy to go back to the SC. To avoid wobbling, I make sure I go extra slow over bad roads. Until I go for my next periodic service, I think I'll manage this way.
              LOL... (sorry), even I had the similar attitude and I have one month left for my warranty to expire... Even if you stay at service station, they'll do regular service and skip what you asked specifically to do.. When you get heated up, they'll call the manager, master of tricks and words..

              I have some exams next month, so can't trouble them much until half of Nov..

              I've sent a strong (I think) email to Honda, let's see what happens, I'll update here..

              Originally posted by saurabh.agrawal View Post
              I did find a similar thread http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/help-me/...t-problem.html. Worth a look.
              Lots of things to see.. (wheel bearing, swing arm bushesr, steering cone, handlebar) lol, I'll poke the mech. next time, ask to check all those things and learn about every part..

              Originally posted by scilent killer View Post
              i suggest to go for the Honda service people instead of the roadside mechanics....
              I guess I'll do that as I got an Annual Maintenance Contract already..

              Originally posted by scilent killer View Post
              if your bike is still in warranty then i suggest you to go for the part replacement or which ever best option the Honda guys are providing...
              They won't provide anything for free. Whatever troubles is either not under warranty (other maker) or, is wear and tear item.

              They link up wear and tear with every other part, even trip-meter.. They ask me to change Handlebar Riser thing, for around 300-400 bucks, I sure can get it done, but I am scared, what if it doesn't fix it.. And, I don't trust these service people. It it is fixable, I doubt they'll fix it, and make me buy something..

              When I said the brake fluid is below LOW level and I need to add more fluid as per manual, they say, it's fine, no need to trust manual... WTF! Okay... next service..
              sigpic
              HONDA fans, unite here!
              Originally posted by cyclone2k
              A BiKER is only as good as the BiKE. You take care of the BiKE, the BiKE will take care of you.

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              • #8
                Originally posted by cyclone2k View Post
                They link up wear and tear with every other part, even trip-meter.. They ask me to change Handlebar Riser thing, for around 300-400 bucks, I sure can get it done, but I am scared, what if it doesn't fix it.. And, I don't trust these service people. It it is fixable, I doubt they'll fix it, and make me buy something..

                When I said the brake fluid is below LOW level and I need to add more fluid as per manual, they say, it's fine, no need to trust manual... WTF! Okay... next service..
                i agree with you that these service center people are always in the mood to sell something...even if not required....

                but i suggest you to be a but rude so that the thinks you are asking for gets done....
                The tourer...
                tours done:
                bhanghar trip(tops the haunted place list)
                sultanpur trip(skipping city life)
                trip to kota,rajasthan(solo- 1193.7kms)

                destination Spiti(1835kms) [trip log sponsored]
                leans in Mussoorie(763kms) [logging soon]
                got leh'ed june,2012 [looging soon]
                waiting for next tour....
                dream destination: Leh (cold desert above the skies...)

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by cyclone2k View Post
                  I've sent a strong (I think) email to Honda, let's see what happens, I'll update here..
                  That might actually work. Wrote a mail to Honda complaining about bad service and clutch plates getting worn out in 6 months. Got a call the next day from Honda SC, & the clutch plates were replaced for free, even though they are not under warranty.

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by scilent killer View Post
                    i agree with you that these service center people are always in the mood to sell something...even if not required....
                    That's true.. Though it might not be of any benefit to mechs... it is just that they're lazy, and yeah.. they've got lots of other vehicles' chains to put oil into.. (pun intended)..

                    Originally posted by scilent killer View Post
                    but i suggest you to be a but rude so that the thinks you are asking for gets done....
                    You mean to be a bit rude, I think.. I don't want to get too angry with them, wish to get things as peacefully as possible, as they might do something bad, which I might never notice... Thrash the bike and say.. oops..

                    Last time I finally got pissed seeing the mech. duping me again with trip-meter saying it would work now.. he then called the Manager and again... long story..of numerous visits..

                    All the more I tend to find more and more scratches on my bike at every other service, so at the end, it doesn't matter how well I take care of it.

                    Originally posted by saurabh.agrawal View Post
                    That might actually work. Wrote a mail to Honda complaining about bad service and clutch plates getting worn out in 6 months. Got a call the next day from Honda SC, & the clutch plates were replaced for free, even though they are not under warranty.
                    I sent a pretty big mail, so dunno how long they're gonna read it.. I never run out of words..
                    Last edited by cyclone2k; 10-28-2009, 05:03 PM.
                    sigpic
                    HONDA fans, unite here!
                    Originally posted by cyclone2k
                    A BiKER is only as good as the BiKE. You take care of the BiKE, the BiKE will take care of you.

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by cyclone2k View Post
                      That's true.. Though it might not be of any benefit to mechs... it is just that they're lazy, and yeah.. they've got lots of other vehicles' chains to put oil into.. (pun intended)..


                      You mean to be a bit rude, I think.. I don't want to get too angry with them, wish to get things as peacefully as possible, as they might do something bad, which I might never notice... Thrash the bike and say.. oops..

                      Last time I finally got pissed seeing the mech. duping me again with trip-meter saying it would work now.. he then called the Manager and again... long story..of numerous visits..

                      All the more I tend to find more and more scratches on my bike at every other service, so at the end, it doesn't matter how well I take care of it.
                      its that putting a new part needs less efforts that repairing an old one....n in both the cases they will be getting the same amount of money for handling the bike....this should be moderated by the company or the service center manager.....so that bike parts could be repaired instead of replacing them....
                      The tourer...
                      tours done:
                      bhanghar trip(tops the haunted place list)
                      sultanpur trip(skipping city life)
                      trip to kota,rajasthan(solo- 1193.7kms)

                      destination Spiti(1835kms) [trip log sponsored]
                      leans in Mussoorie(763kms) [logging soon]
                      got leh'ed june,2012 [looging soon]
                      waiting for next tour....
                      dream destination: Leh (cold desert above the skies...)

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by scilent killer View Post
                        its that putting a new part needs less efforts that repairing an old one....n in both the cases they will be getting the same amount of money for handling the bike....this should be moderated by the company or the service center manager.....so that bike parts could be repaired instead of replacing them....
                        That's true! It is not only making hole in my (customer's) pocket, but also polluting environment, wasting resources.. Maybe Honda people might think about this, if suggested... I seriously doubt about the service centre manager/ the management of that service centre, as it brings more revenues to them by selling more spares and servicing more vehicles in same time.

                        I find the need of appointment of unbiased personnels by Honda (other makers too) directly at their vendor service centres to keep a check on quality and customer satisfaction.
                        sigpic
                        HONDA fans, unite here!
                        Originally posted by cyclone2k
                        A BiKER is only as good as the BiKE. You take care of the BiKE, the BiKE will take care of you.

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by cyclone2k View Post
                          That's true! It is not only making hole in my (customer's) pocket, but also polluting environment, wasting resources.. Maybe Honda people might think about this, if suggested... I seriously doubt about the service centre manager/ the management of that service centre, as it brings more revenues to them by selling more spares and servicing more vehicles in same time.

                          I find the need of appointment of unbiased personnels by Honda (other makers too) directly at their vendor service centres to keep a check on quality and customer satisfaction.

                          all the things are correct...but i just got a point in my mind that a repaired part will not be having the same efficiency as compared to a new spare....though in most cases with good renewed performance come a good deep whole on the pocket.....
                          The tourer...
                          tours done:
                          bhanghar trip(tops the haunted place list)
                          sultanpur trip(skipping city life)
                          trip to kota,rajasthan(solo- 1193.7kms)

                          destination Spiti(1835kms) [trip log sponsored]
                          leans in Mussoorie(763kms) [logging soon]
                          got leh'ed june,2012 [looging soon]
                          waiting for next tour....
                          dream destination: Leh (cold desert above the skies...)

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by scilent killer View Post
                            all the things are correct...but i just got a point in my mind that a repaired part will not be having the same efficiency as compared to a new spare....though in most cases with good renewed performance come a good deep whole on the pocket.....
                            That again is true! However, at times it may so happen certain part gets loose and, instead of spending time to check it, I end up replacing it.. So, it would be good now..
                            Last edited by cyclone2k; 10-28-2009, 11:40 PM.
                            sigpic
                            HONDA fans, unite here!
                            Originally posted by cyclone2k
                            A BiKER is only as good as the BiKE. You take care of the BiKE, the BiKE will take care of you.

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by cyclone2k View Post
                              That again is true! However, at times it may so happen certain part gets loose and, instead of spending time to check it, I end up replacing it.. So, it would be good now..
                              bro...new parts are good but that doesn't mean you should always go for a new part....
                              The tourer...
                              tours done:
                              bhanghar trip(tops the haunted place list)
                              sultanpur trip(skipping city life)
                              trip to kota,rajasthan(solo- 1193.7kms)

                              destination Spiti(1835kms) [trip log sponsored]
                              leans in Mussoorie(763kms) [logging soon]
                              got leh'ed june,2012 [looging soon]
                              waiting for next tour....
                              dream destination: Leh (cold desert above the skies...)

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