Re: Honda Dio, Activa and Aviator

Since you are getting the scoot shortly, you will find info on changing the bulbs in the owners manual.
You can also ask the spares guy or mechanic to show you the bulbs if necessary and the process to change them. The headlight is a h4 type iirc and to replace the bulbs in the tail section you would need to unscrew the lens.

Re: Honda Dio, Activa and Aviator

What about the rest bulbs! Indicators, brake/tail light?

I need the type of bulbs like:

Brake Light : P21/5W 12V
Indicators: PY21W 12V.

Are these the ones for Activa 125?

How does one change the rear bulbs (Tail light and indicators)? Process I mean.

Re: Honda Dio, Activa and Aviator

its standard 35 watts bulb.
fuses, relay and rectifier along with battery are all located in the front.

Re: Honda Dio, Activa and Aviator

Can anyone here care to reply to my post that I have made a few days back?

Re: Honda Dio, Activa and Aviator

kick getting stuck doesn't mean low compression.
have the left side case opened and you will find the kick mechanism with a spring+gear kinda thingy. since most folks never have the left side (clutch side) opened and cleaned, over time the kick mechanism can get stuck. any mechanic who works on these scooters should know how to check it.
Have it cleaned, inspected and if necessary replace the required parts.

Re: Honda Dio, Activa and Aviator


I am no expert on DIO, but as a layman, the kick not recoiling back should be due to a worn spring connecting the kick, if shown to an FNG, he should just replace the defective spring.

Re: Honda Dio, Activa and Aviator

The kick pedal does not come up on its own after i kick,i thought it might be due to lower compression what is your take on this?.(Thats the only reason)

Cheers.

Re: Honda Dio, Activa and Aviator

what do you mean by clean the engine ?
if its external cleaning/washing, you could have them remove the rear section (seat and the entire rear panel section) and give it a water wash. just make sure you plug in the air filter box opening with a rag so that water doesn't enter, and remove the rag after the wash.

if you mean internal cleaning, please elaborate on why what and how you plan to do it ?

my opinion is that you just keep it serviced and oil changed every 2500-3000km and the engine will be happy.

Re: Honda Dio, Activa and Aviator

Thanks,man.Never knew about the discounts.
One last question though should i even clean the engine and what should it cost?I am willing to do much as i can before the rain showers.

Re: Honda Dio, Activa and Aviator

if you look under the scoot you might find a plastic pipe hanging. the manual might have the description i believe(the old model manual surely does).
cleaning the crankcase breather is nothing but removing its end cap and letting whatever goo is inside drip out. Cleaning the carb, i think the svc might charge you around 100 bucks.

If a good quality gear oil is used, you could keep it for as long as an year or more. If you are unsure what oil was used or have never changed the gear oil (the svc usually doesn't touch the gear oil), go ahead and get yourself a half litre can of MAK spirol ep 90 gear oil. Available at most bharat petroleum bunks (just ask for 90 gear oil). Don't use the 140 gear oil or local brands that are sold in pouches. another choice is the castrol gl4 in the similar 90 grade.
These are very good oils and will easily stay good for at-least an year in the gearbox.. though i mostly change it every 6months/3000km(every service) just because its cheap and easy to replace it.

The capacity for the gear oil is only around 120 ml (you can't really over fill it).. so that half liter bottle will last you a long time. if you have a motorcycle, you could use this gear oil for chain lubrication as well.

And those spares are easily available at local spares shops with at-least a 10% discount!

Re: Honda Dio, Activa and Aviator

Where is the crankcase breather situated in Dio 2013(If possible please post a pic).I am unable to understand from the brochure.
Also how much should it cost to clean carb and crankcase breather?

And i have not changed the gear oil since the Showroom service got over.
Cheers

P.S Someone is selling OEM parts on a discount

Re: Honda Dio, Activa and Aviator

it comes down to the quality of the work done on the engine since it was a rebore and not a new bore+piston kit.
let the bike run say around 800km and then change the oil and have the valve clearances checked and adjusted to spec. i would also suggest you get the drive components (clutch shoes, variator rollers and springs, drive belt etc..) inspected and replaced if necessary.

Re: Honda Dio, Activa and Aviator

Re: Honda Dio, Activa and Aviator

the first gen activa's can do 80kmph+ (speedo indicated) without breaking a sweat yet feel as refined as it is at 60kmph. i have 'cruised' non stop for a couple of hours at a speedo indicated 75kmph with a pillion many a time.
the pleasure will easily be able to do 65kmph, but over 70 it doesn't feel as refined as a honda.

Re: Honda Dio, Activa and Aviator

I have one query regarding hero honda pleasure, what is max speed this can go. I have used the first generation acitva (the same engine in pleasure) that comfortable reaches 65 kmph.