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  • Re: Honda Dio, Activa and Aviator

    Originally posted by s1d View Post
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    I have been using the exide extreme, and been very satisfied with its performance thus far after almost 1.8 yrs. Never had to really top up or do any maintenance.
    ...
    What's the power rating of that eXide battery?
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    • Re: Honda Dio, Activa and Aviator

      Originally posted by SparKot View Post
      What's the power rating of that eXide battery?
      Mine is a 2007 Dio, and uses the 5Ah battery. The exide extreme that I am using is also of the same rating (12XT5L-B) and is a direct fit in.



      PS: Pay attention to the dimensions of the various batteries. Now i understand why the battery guy said the vrla ones dont fit correctly in the older Dio/Activa's.
      Last edited by s1d; 03-28-2014, 10:37 PM.

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      • Re: Honda Dio, Activa and Aviator

        Nearly 2 months and 500 odd kms into ownership, found oil leaking under the kick lever side of the engine. Leakage was slow, so took it to ASC.

        They took half a day to fix it and charged Rs. 15 for some oil seal. Asked whether it would be covered under warranty, said that rubber and electrical parts are not covered.

        Shockingly the ASC guys took out nearly 1 to 1.5 litres of petrol from the tank which i realized on the way back . For such repairs they do not note down the petrol level so it is better that we take a picture of the fuel gauge while giving the vehicle for repairs.

        Very un-professional approach and stealing in broad daylight.
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        • Re: Honda Dio, Activa and Aviator

          Originally posted by Janesh.J View Post
          Nearly 2 months and 500 odd kms into ownership, found oil leaking under the kick lever side of the engine. Leakage was slow, so took it to ASC.

          They took half a day to fix it and charged Rs. 15 for some oil seal. Asked whether it would be covered under warranty, said that rubber and electrical parts are not covered.

          Shockingly the ASC guys took out nearly 1 to 1.5 litres of petrol from the tank which i realized on the way back . For such repairs they do not note down the petrol level so it is better that we take a picture of the fuel gauge while giving the vehicle for repairs.

          Very un-professional approach and stealing in broad daylight.
          You must be living in a bad SVC place as here in Delhi,while inspecting vehicle before taking it in for service ,they insert a woodden scale into petrol tank and measure how much level fuel is up to .they will show you that and advise to expect 200-500ml decrease.

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          • Re: Honda Dio, Activa and Aviator

            Originally posted by shadowgun View Post
            You must be living in a bad SVC place as here in Delhi,while inspecting vehicle before taking it in for service ,they insert a woodden scale into petrol tank and measure how much level fuel is up to .they will show you that and advise to expect 200-500ml decrease.

            -_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
            Just a Random thought Typed via Google speech voice.
            The ASC is not in such a bad area, but not a metro city either.

            They do note down the level when you give for service be it free or paid, but for repairs they dont, which is wrong and then they can steal fuel. It feels like you give your vehicle to a road side mechanic when we see such things.
            30+ YEARS OF RIDING
            1987-93 1990-96 1996-98 2003-05 2003-12 2012-15 2014-19 2015-XX 2020-XX
            Kawasaki Bajaj
            KB-100
            Yamaha
            RX 100
            Yamaha
            RXG
            Scooty
            PEP
            Honda
            Activa
            KTM
            Duke 200
            Activa-i Activa 125 Yamaha R3

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            • Re: Honda Dio, Activa and Aviator

              I had a doubt while researching for a new scooter. Does the HET Aviator come with alloys and tubeless tires for both front and back? Are the tires true tubeless (like on motorcycles) or just Tuff-Up tubes with a new easy-to-market name?

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              • Re: Honda Dio, Activa and Aviator

                yes new het aviator 109cc comes with tubeless tires for both front and back.. they are truly tubeless and not tuff up tubes.. but alloys and disc brake is optional.. PS het dio is as good as aviator and looks stylish too .. but looks are purely subjective !

                Originally posted by Samyaza View Post
                I had a doubt while researching for a new scooter. Does the HET Aviator come with alloys and tubeless tires for both front and back? Are the tires true tubeless (like on motorcycles) or just Tuff-Up tubes with a new easy-to-market name?

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                • Re: Honda Dio, Activa and Aviator

                  Originally posted by shreezan View Post
                  yes new het aviator 109cc comes with tubeless tires for both front and back.. they are truly tubeless and not tuff up tubes.. but alloys and disc brake is optional.. PS het dio is as good as aviator and looks stylish too .. but looks are purely subjective !
                  I think the alloys are standard , but the front disc brake is optional. And yes they are Tubeless tires and not the ones with tuff up tube.
                  Aviator/Dio/Activa all have the same engine.. Aviator has a telescopic front suspension while the rest don't and yes looks are subjective.. and aviator would better suit a taller person (say taller than 5'10) compared to a dio and i feel is less bulkier than the Activa (not Activa i)

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                  • Re: Honda Dio, Activa and Aviator

                    Originally posted by s1d View Post
                    I think the alloys are standard , but the front disc brake is optional. And yes they are Tubeless tires and not the ones with tuff up tube.
                    Correction: Aviator comes in two varients.

                    1: Standard- Steel wheels> Both drum brakes with cbs.
                    2: Deluxe- Alloy wheels> Front 190mm disc brake with cbs.

                    Tubeless tyres are standard with 12" inch on front & 10" inch on rear.

                    I have a doubt. The rear tyre of avaitor is same as dio's front & back. Is it possible to fit the alloy wheel on the dio on front & both?
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                    • Re: Honda Dio, Activa and Aviator

                      Originally posted by MR ACE View Post
                      Correction: Aviator comes in two varients.

                      1: Standard- Steel wheels> Both drum brakes with cbs.
                      2: Deluxe- Alloy wheels> Front 190mm disc brake with cbs.

                      Tubeless tyres are standard with 12" inch on front & 10" inch on rear.

                      I have a doubt. The rear tyre of avaitor is same as dio's front & back. Is it possible to fit the alloy wheel on the dio on front & both?
                      Well, when i checked on HMSI's site, it only mentions the front disc as optional (DLX)... no mention of alloys as optional.


                      And i do not know if the Aviators' alloys are a direct fit on the Dio..my intuition says it will not be a direct fit.. maybe someone else can enlighten us on this

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                      • Re: Honda Dio, Activa and Aviator

                        Originally posted by s1d View Post
                        Well, when i checked on HMSI's site, it only mentions the front disc as optional (DLX)... no mention of alloys as optional.


                        And i do not know if the Aviators' alloys are a direct fit on the Dio..my intuition says it will not be a direct fit.. maybe someone else can enlighten us on this
                        Alloys & disc brake are standard for dlx. Got this info when i went to check new activa 125.

                        BTW the activa 125 launch happens this month.
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                        Enjoy every moment.

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                        • Re: Honda Dio, Activa and Aviator

                          Originally posted by shreezan View Post
                          yes new het aviator 109cc comes with tubeless tires for both front and back.. they are truly tubeless and not tuff up tubes.. but alloys and disc brake is optional.. PS het dio is as good as aviator and looks stylish too .. but looks are purely subjective !
                          Thanks! Disc brake is a major requirement which means Dio is out for me

                          Originally posted by MR ACE View Post
                          Correction: Aviator comes in two varients.

                          1: Standard- Steel wheels> Both drum brakes with cbs.
                          2: Deluxe- Alloy wheels> Front 190mm disc brake with cbs.

                          Tubeless tyres are standard with 12" inch on front & 10" inch on rear.

                          I have a doubt. The rear tyre of avaitor is same as dio's front & back. Is it possible to fit the alloy wheel on the dio on front & both?
                          Since I'm only looking at the DLX disc model I wasn't sure if the rear was alloy or steel. Thanks for the info.

                          Originally posted by s1d View Post
                          Well, when i checked on HMSI's site, it only mentions the front disc as optional (DLX)... no mention of alloys as optional.


                          And i do not know if the Aviators' alloys are a direct fit on the Dio..my intuition says it will not be a direct fit.. maybe someone else can enlighten us on this
                          Haha! Same thoughts came to me when I was looking at a Dio with Aviators alloys with disc but the CBS system is tricky.

                          Originally posted by MR ACE View Post
                          Alloys & disc brake are standard for dlx. Got this info when i went to check new activa 125.

                          BTW the activa 125 launch happens this month.
                          Will check out the Activa too.

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                          • Re: Honda Dio, Activa and Aviator

                            Originally posted by MR ACE View Post
                            BTW the activa 125 launch happens this month.
                            Duh, why do we need a 125.. I think the current 110cc ones are just about right for the scooter segment for our indian roads/riding conditions.
                            My guess.. the 125 will be a dud and phased out sooner. Honda should stop trying to experiment too much and stick to their trusted 100/110cc scoots.. with petrol prices shooting up i wonder if the 125 will provide any increase in mileage and 99% of those who buy these scoots are not performance enthusiasts..and i dont think the 125 will be a pocket rocket either.

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                            • Re: Honda Dio, Activa and Aviator

                              Originally posted by s1d View Post
                              Duh, why do we need a 125.. I think the current 110cc ones are just about right for the scooter segment for our indian roads/riding conditions.
                              My guess.. the 125 will be a dud and phased out sooner.
                              Well, more than 80% of what Suzuki Motorcycle India sells are 125cc Scooters, that's only 25-30 thousand a month. 125cc & telescopic suspension are Suzuki's selling points.

                              Suzuki's coming up with 110cc scooter while Honda is with 125cc. Same case with Yamaha & other giants. We've 100cc, 125cc, 150cc segments in Motorcycles; likewise I assume 100-110cc, 125cc will become with scooters.
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                              • Re: Honda Dio, Activa and Aviator

                                Originally posted by s1d View Post
                                Duh, why do we need a 125.. I think the current 110cc ones are just about right for the scooter segment for our indian roads/riding conditions.
                                My guess.. the 125 will be a dud and phased out sooner. Honda should stop trying to experiment too much and stick to their trusted 100/110cc scoots.. with petrol prices shooting up i wonder if the 125 will provide any increase in mileage and 99% of those who buy these scoots are not performance enthusiasts..and i dont think the 125 will be a pocket rocket either.
                                My dio is almost 3 years completing. I am still searching for a better replacement for it but only the suzuki's scooters comes upfront. Maybe this activa 125 is the replacement? If Honda is getting dio body in the 125cc, i would happily trade of my current ride to this one. The 110 cc dio lacks tele-scopic suspension & a disc brake(opt).

                                Previously there was 50-100cc scooters were there. Now every manufacture is phasing out 100cc. So 110-125cc is the current thread. The 150's will take a lot of time.
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