Re: Honda Dio, Activa and Aviator

Yea I gave my Activa for insurance claim repair at the Malakpet Honda workshop last week. I dont have a secondary vehicle for transport. Gota wait until my bike is done. Its gonna be prolly next week.

Actually the front left guard got damaged in the accident, so wanted to replace that individually if possible. Will check out with the dealer see what they say. I am pretty sure they will tell me to get a completely new set since they will profit more from it

Re: Honda Dio, Activa and Aviator

I saw a strange wobble developing in the front last weekend. I worried that cone-set replacement DIY job is failing miserably. But on Sunday wobbles were more prominent, only constant speed on straight roads was spared. Stopping by road in the middle of a journey, I started to look at front wheel after putting scooter on centre stand.

Front axle nut was loose, I could tighten it with fingers! must be the excessive grease left on axle-bolt threads during that awful cone-set replacement DIY.
Came home and tightened it, wobble was gone.

Facing some issues on my activa125

Sir, I pranav shet an owner of activa125is facing following issues.
1:weird noise coming from handlebar when slowed down.
2: vehicle moves &wallows quite a bit when riding with pillion.
3:weird noise coming from mudguard when slowed down.
4:rear tyre not responding properly to steering inputs when riding with pillion. The tyres are properly inflated.5
5:sometimes engine heats up quite a bit. Is it recommended to use synthetic oil for activa 125?
Waiting in anticipation for your reply.

Re: Facing some issues on my activa125

Provide also other details like number of kms done , number of months/years of usage , etc.

Re: Facing some issues on my activa125

I suspect the cone-set (local lingo for steering stem race and bearings) for the first three points
What do you mean by rear tire not responding ? Get it checked for a bad rear wheel bearing.

For the heat, it could very well be normal and you are mistaken calling it over heating. maybe get the fan checked, and ensure correct engine oil level.

As for the engine oil, these scooters are happy with almost any 10w30,10w40 oils. If in doubt just stick to the oil that honda provides (just make sure they change it in-front of you and its from a sealed bottle and not from their drums)

Re: Honda Dio, Activa and Aviator

Good tyre for Hero Maestro? I have crossed 24k kms

Re: Honda Dio, Activa and Aviator

a happy owner of 2013 Honda Dio. clocked 12k Km. fully wrapped in carbon fiber vinyl. I changed my air filter to UNI. Dios from 2013 new model don't have pipe in Air filter box for fitting aftermarket filters. so i had to fabricate a pipe for the filter, and fit the filter on it. then I closed the air filter box. and milage decreased. and I also didn't get any performance improvements.so i opened the filter box and kept few centimeters Gap between filter box and it's cap.I noticed alot of improvement in both average and pick up and I still haven't upjetted my carburetor.
So I wanted to ask if it's safe to keep that Gap? I ride mostly in urban areas. and should I still upjet my carburetor? if yes then what's the stock main jet size? and which size will be sufficient to make fuel optimum?

also, I wanted to know that which ngk iridium spark plug will fit in my engine? can someone give me a model number? and can I get it online?

I'm gonna do more mods soon. will keep you guys updated if anyone have interest. Usually people stop helping when they hear someone modding a scooter. but that's all I have. my parents are against 2 wheelers so I'm not gonna get any new 2 wheeler. so I've decided to Make my current dio a powerful wheelie machine. That's why asking for your help. thanks in advance. any help is appreciated.

Re: Honda Dio, Activa and Aviator

don't expect miracles with an spark plug, air filter change and upjet (good luck finding jets here).
as for the spark plug.. again good luck finding the iridium variant.. below are part numbers for the ngk variants for the new dio.
some other important components that MUST be changed/upgraded for peppier performance would be:
1. variator/rollers set (mix n match weights)
2. clutch component.. especially the springs (big and small)
3. performance cdi unit.. lots of chinese stuff available online. you could give them a try.
and maybe a free flow air filter and 1 size upjet ( i don't think the stock carb can take in too much of a mod)

The first two are a must if you want any decent improvement in peppiness.


You can learn more about scooter mods/how things work here Tech Talk with Mo!

Update:
look what i found : http://www.amazon.in/Iridium-CPR7EAI.../dp/B00S9P095E


The price of the iridium plug is around 500-600rs.. the deals above are bundled with air filters. check the ngk india website to locate a dealer in your city https://www.ngkntk.in/ Try your luck

Re: Honda Dio, Activa and Aviator

I lost my owner manuals of my Activa HET (2013) and Honda Aviator 110cc (non-HET, 2012).

I am planning for an engine oil change. Please someone tell me the oil grades for both of them, and how much oil (in mL) would be required for each one of them. I planning for mineral oil of the stock spec only.

And approx price from the same. I will change the oil as a DIY. Any preferred brands?

Re: Honda Dio, Activa and Aviator

The manufacturer recommended grade is 10w30 and the capacity for a drain and refill is around 750~800ml.
You have plenty of choices for the oils:
1. Honda's 10w30 (comes in a golden brown bottle)
2. Castrol activ scooter 10w30
3. Motul scooter le 10w30
4. Shell ax5 scooter engine oil 10w30

All these above are mineral oils in JASO MB grades.. i.e. specifically made for use in gearless scooters (and should never be used in geared motorcycles, MA/MA2 grades for motorcycles with wet clutches.)
These oils cost around 280rs for 800ml.

Re: Honda Dio, Activa and Aviator

I'm using
eni iRide 10w30 API-SL JASO-MB(M039ENI018) Rs 250/- for a bottle (800ml)
It's good too.

Re: Honda Dio, Activa and Aviator

Hi.. I'm Aswin.. And I own a dio 2005 model...its quite old and if I go too fast I hear a sound like metal screeching from the engine I guess...I donno why this is happening... Please help me with this

Re: Honda Dio, Activa and Aviator

I have a pleasure 2007 model clocked 23000, assuming its copy of 1^st generation active. One of my cousin was not using this regularly. Thought to use for short distance rides. Once I bought her home took to the neighborhood mechanic. Gave a proper pressure wash, cleaned 2 filters, poured new Castrol oil (recommended for active), changed all suspension bushed, engine mounts.

Now its runs far better than the day one. I am still not satisfied with the initial pick up. There is no blue smoke. When I complained about the issue, mechanic opened the clutch and cleaned with sand paper both the shoes and drum.

There is no improvement, guys please help in diagnosis of the root cause.

Thanks
Sri

Re: Honda Dio, Activa and Aviator

Any one tried system g in activa 3g?
Will it make any difference in performance or smoothness??

Re: Honda Dio, Activa and Aviator

Heads up:Honda Dio(2013) is two years old and still completing 8000km.

That said.I recently cleaned it as the winter effect got my tyre busted.Replaced it with CEAT ones.Cleaned the air filter etc.

PROBLEM FACED:-

1. Squeaky Rear Brakes.

So how much would it cost to replace the lever on the hub as its rusted during the rains?
How much does stock air filter cost?


BTW Wrapping a Dio or Activa or Aviator will cost you between Rs 2000 to Rs 3000 depending on the color (Wraps made by Avery)