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 .

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...

Mmm yes, can't say if my mechanic was right. Need to show it to some one else as well.
I'm now in a dilemma - should I keep this bike or sell it?
I foresee a total cost of around 9k to get my bike fixed if the mechanic was right reg the engine condition.
Head-bore-piston-crank overhaul - 5k
New rear shocks(the ones on it are really hard now) - 3.5k
Welding the corroded Swing arm - 0.5k

Sarban -
Welcome to Chennai ...
Keep us posted on the progress...

@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.

Mmm yes, can't say if my mechanic was right. Need to show it to some one else as well.
I'm now in a dilemma - should I keep this bike or sell it?
I foresee a total cost of around 9k to get my bike fixed if the mechanic was right reg the engine condition.
Head-bore-piston-crank overhaul - 5k
New rear shocks(the ones on it are really hard now) - 3.5k
Welding the corroded Swing arm - 0.5k
If you know what to do then there is no problem. If you know what all parts are required to be replaced then your cost will come down. Your bikes previous owner has thoroughly abused it. But if you want then ask me what all parts are required to be replaced in complete engine overhaul then i can guide you so that your engine becomes new and will again run for 50k without requiring major overhaul.
Sarban -
Welcome to Chennai ...
Keep us posted on the progress...

I can easily relate to your feelings - been in the same spot when my ride gave those tappet problem - but once it was solved i never looked back .

Bore kit which includes the piston costs Rs3100 - so even if you add the labor charges i think 5K is high no ? .

Dude believe me you dont want to leave your bike with some unknown roadside mech - the best option in front of you is to take it to a big HH SC and talk to the head mech - The one in anna salai named reliance is a good bet or if you can take it to vellore i can hook you up with that head mech if you want .

but even i am thinking of selling this ride - i dont know what bikes are available in the military canteen nowadays - the last i checked brand new unicorn was selling for Rs 57000 - if some good bikes are available i may go for it too .

talking of new bikes how much can i sell 2008 nov registered CBZ Xtreme that has done 40k kms(odo only showing 40k but it has done a lot more close to 50k if i have to make a wild guess) ? all the local mechs i showed my bike tell that engine is good but offering only for 20k-25k .

so how much i can sell this ride guys pls tell ?

@Sinbn USHA pistons are available only for the old CBZ not the Xtreme

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 .

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.

Hey Hunk owners, what are your top speeds with single and pillion ? With pillion my bike can hardly reach 101 Km/h.

Hey SatSon, can our brake pads be replaced/taken out from the callipers without detaching the full assembly from the front forks? I'm confused and a bit afraid to tinker with a 'pin' at the bottom of the assembly - I checked the pad clean/replace DIY thread by Drifty but found that unlike the RTR, the Hunk does not have 2 screws on top of 2 4mm allen bolts to disassemble the pads. Any pictorial help?
Thanks

I am not SatSon, but will clarify your query.

Yes, they can be. I do it every 2 weeks. Don't be afraid to apply some force to the holding pin. What I do is, from the inner side of the calipper, put a nail (yes, nail) touching the holding pin tip and hit moderately with a hammer. This makes the holding pin come out on the other side.
Once the pin is out, the pads will simply fall down. Do the reverse (hit from outer side) to put the pin back.
Things to note -
- Make sure you take off the lock pin from the holding pin
- NEVER press the brake lever when the pads are not in place. Otherwise you will be real pissed.

I am not SatSon, but will clarify your query.

Yes, they can be. I do it every 2 weeks. Don't be afraid to apply some force to the holding pin. What I do is, from the inner side of the calipper, put a nail (yes, nail) touching the holding pin tip and hit moderately with a hammer. This makes the holding pin come out on the other side.
Once the pin is out, the pads will simply fall down. Do the reverse (hit from outer side) to put the pin back.
Things to note -
- Make sure you take off the lock pin from the holding pin
- NEVER press the brake lever when the pads are not in place. Otherwise you will be real pissed.

Hey SatSon, can our brake pads be replaced/taken out from the callipers without detaching the full assembly from the front forks? I'm confused and a bit afraid to tinker with a 'pin' at the bottom of the assembly - I checked the pad clean/replace DIY thread by Drifty but found that unlike the RTR, the Hunk does not have 2 screws on top of 2 4mm allen bolts to disassemble the pads. Any pictorial help?
Thanks

There is no problem. In fact if the SVC change the engine oil then 900 ml is required. But when i change it in my home by tilting the bike 4-5 times then 1 litre is required. When we drain the oil by tilting the bike then near about 1 litre is drained.



Regarding new bikes are you sure you want to go to unicorn after riding extreme. Do not worry any bike you buy will give the same problem after 40-50k. Accept the fact that quality is not the same as before. My joy which i bought in 2001 and has run for 3.1 lacs km has required nothing except only two engine overhauls and still gives most 125cc a run for their money even though it is only 100 cc.Except engine overhaul nothing has been changed from the body except rear shock absorber(that too only once). But the new bikes i cannot say the same and the main reason for this is that people want more for the money they pay. Now nobody sees quality, every body wants how much features and style they get for their money. Regarding unicorn you will get the same problem of oil consumption after 40k.
Nobody will give you more than 20-25k. So instead of selling spend 5k and repair the bike. You will happily ride for another 50k km and will still get the same resale value after 2 years.
Regarding the USHA piston do not worry, after the month of 'may' the OE bore,piston and rings are of USHA. SO just go to your known ASC and tell them to give a standard or 0.25 size extreme ring. Now take it to vellore mechanic or you can buy there after opening the bore and seeing the condition. I am 100% sure only rings need to be changed.
cost of rings-Rs.450
packing- Rs. 200
Service charge- Rs. 300.
Your bike will run once again like crazy.
Even if you change bore piston still also it will be less than 4k. It is better than selling the bike for peas nuts.
I am very sad that i cannot help you as if it would have been bhubaneswar then i would have helped you by taking you to my mechanic.
Yesterday i had a talk with my mechanic about your problem and he also said that only a ring change will do the necessary change without anything else.

@ Sarbanoxley

XTremes have slightly better resale value than Hunks, I think you should be getting around 30k max for your Xtreme considering the engine condition.

@Sibun,
Thanks
Yes, somewhat decided to get the issue fixed rather than selling it, let me show it to couple of other mechanics and see what they say. Also, waiting for outcome of Sabanoxley's outing to ASC at Vellore