Thanks for all the research and help Sibun...

Yes Sarban, Chennai is my work place, basically from Kerala.
Haven't spotted a good mechanic yet, but will keep you posted as I find some one.

Guys,
I rode my friend's FZ(2010 model) for around 20 kms. Few things I noted(when compared to Hunk) are -
- the bike can pull from even 20kmph in 4th gear and can pull from 0kmph in 3rd gear (should be due to better torque than Hunk)!
- the bike reached 80kmph with no effort if accelerated gently
- if accelerated suddenly the bikes smoothness goes and the engine feels harsh
- the wide handlebar gives much confidence when flipping through traffic and the handle felt to be very light
- Good front brake and okay rear brake

May be its OT, but just thought of putting it here...

I wanted to know whether or not i can use it... Do we have to change airfilter after 10-12K ??

I had my sprockets inspected by a service guy at HMC service. No exchange under warranty required. I realized that I was unnecessarily getting all finicky about the 'rusting' bit. It is absolutely normal, they assured me. In fact, they opened the chain cover of a new extreme and I saw light rusting on the rear sprocket and on the drive shaft (connected to the front sprocket). Lubricated my chain and I was off again!


Edit:
Btw checked my RPM :: Speed Numbers. here it is:

4250 RPM :: ~50 KM/HR
5000 RPM :: 60 KM/HR
6000 RPM :: 80 KM/HR

For the above 3 RPMs, these are the speeds that I get irrespective of the fact whether I shift at 4.5k RPM or 6.5k RPM (max torque band). Unavailability of smooth and long roads do not let me utilize the 6.5k RPM shifts so I generally do it at 4.5k RPM and upwards.

I had posted regarding issue with my front disc after brake fluid change at ASC (before 2 months), the problem got worse that I had to depress the lever fully for enough brake. I was advised by our FM's to clean the piston, cylider etc. Yesterday I opened the master cylinder and found that there is only a small layer of fluid left and I could see the hole to the piston if lever is pressed :O. The master cylinder was too dirty as well.

Went to a new mechanic (thought of giving a try, my friend told he's experienced) and asked him to clean cylinder, piston, caliper piston etc. I just left my bike there and went to the mechanic after 4-5 hours and he had all fixed. The braking is good now, but got bit shocked to see the bill,
fluid - 60
piston - 336
oring - 128
master cylider rubber gasket - 148
labor charge - 200

TOTAL 882 !

He gave his own garage's bill, so Im not that convinced.
Are these prices right for genuine spares?

Hey Sarban,

I asked the mechanic mentioned in the above post reg my bike's smoking issue. After hearing the engine sound, he told there should be even prob with crank/conn. rod !
He told can't be confirmed before opening the engine, but he's almost sure on this. He says re-boring, fixing crank/conn road/bearing, new piston/ rings will cost around 5k


@ Sibun,
does good job for the above item cost this much ?

in 70 Rs u get whole bottle of genuine DOT3 Brake fluid so price is OK. My brake lever was broken due to a fall,whole master cylinder assembly was changed and it costed a whooping 17-1800 rs.i was shocked to see the bill,it was genuine though.

I think you got robbed but not sure .

One more thing never ever leave your bike out of sight even for a min. - if you had no choice but have to leave the bike unattended them a authorized SC is far better bet than some unknown roadside mechanic .

bro this is what happened to me in real life when i went to this superbike super duper mechanic mentioned in the mechanics thread right here on Xbhp :

Before i went to this super duper superbike mechanic in chennai - my bike wont go above 60Km/hr and it was even struggling to go even to 60 - so a local mechanic told me the clutch is gone and it needs to change - so believing him i shelled out like 1K to change the clutch plate - even after that it refused to go above 60 - dejected i looked for some reliable mechanic in chennai on XBHP and found this superbike guy - many were praising how good he was - trusting the reviews i took the bike all the way to chennai and he took a test ride and immediately he told me bore problem - has to dismantle the bore and see no other choice - he told me to leave the bike and come back after 3 days - but i never leave my bike - better it die with me than survive without me .

so took it back saying i was busy and all - took the bike straight to vellore as i have some work in that town - on the entrance itself there is this huge HH SC on the main road - showed the bike to the head mech in that SC - he took a even shorter test ride than the superbike guy and even before he got off the bike he said carb problem and told me to wait for 2 hrs as he was attending a major problem on some other bike - after waiting he took just 30 mins to clean the carb and voila the bike went staight to 110KM/hr - i was like .

I thanked myself for not leaving the bike with that superbike guy and saved myself a huge bill and mental agony .

also my bike had earlier made my life hell with its tappet problem - spent nearly 3K on petrol and stuff just to get it right but even the castrol bike zone guys couldnt even solve this small problem - and it was this same head mech in vellore who finally solved it .

I am going to take my bike to that head mech after 11th of this month -already talked to him - and told him i want to watch it all when he works on my bike so i can also learn a thing or two he agreed .

If USHA rings are available from the distributor will get one on 11th of this month - the dealer told me to call tomorrow tomorrow - if after opening the bore the head mech says the piston too needs to be changed i will come all the way to chennai to get the USHA piston .

they charged me Rs 900 after my front disks blew off on the highway - narrowly escaped getting killed but rammed into this poor guy who was walking on the road and his hand and leg got injured bad .

amazing so clear and even you took time to upload those images - now i am sure i wont get ripped off when i go to the market .Called the dealer he told me to call tomorrow as he is attending some function - hope USHA makes the kit fro Xtreme .

Agreed,atleast they dont charge for unnecessarily items/services.

So sad,which parts were damaged ?? mine Brake lever (70 Rs) and master cylinder was replaced.

@SatSon & @Sibun,

Took to Castrol Bike Zone and changed the engine oil. The HH engine oil was pitch black when drained. Filled in Gulf Pride 4T Plus 900 ML + 100 ML. The mechanic told we need to fill 1ltr hence filled 1 ltr.

But, when I checked the manual its mentioned as 900 ML only. So, i have filled 100ML in excess. Should I remove this excess or is it OK to leave like that?
The engine has been smooth now for few kms.

Still need to fix the cone set vertical play this week.

More than 1L of oil is needed only if you open up the engine crank case and drain the oil, You have drained it using the engine oil drain bolt right?
So what your mechanic've done is wrong. Its not good to keep more oil, as it will cause issues like immediate clogging of air filter with oil and other issues.
Check the oil level using the dipstick as mentioned in the service manual and drain if excess oil is there.

So this concludes that touching the disc brake parts are bit costly, can't blame my mechanic then...

The Hero parts are getting costly day by day, but lesser compared to Honda and all...