Re: Honda Dio, Activa and Aviator

We'll then, you haven't checked throughly enough. Go over every inch of wiring/battery connection/fuse holder and also remove any accessories and maybe disconnect the horn also for a cpl of days and observe. Check the wiring at the bulb connectors for any short. Also disconnect the indicator flasher and observe for a cpl of days. If it's not the wiring it maybe another component like the rr unit/flasher/cdi/bulbs. It's a pain to identify such electrical issues.. But go ahead and check /swap each of these components with a known good one.
My dio is 10yr old and done 70k km.. Still has the oem suspension.. Just changed the rear shock absorber bush (25rs)a few months ago.. The rubber was cracked. Ideally it should last you more than 5 yrs unless you are overloading the vehicle/riding rashly over bad roads. But again it is after all a mechanical part and could fail prematurely.
Maybe the suspension is the problem causing some part of the body to rub against the fuel line and causing it to fail.

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Thank you bro.. Lets see I will consultant 2 more mechanics.

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Abhishek, did you try to get it fixed at your local authorized Honday service center?

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No, I did not get time.
I will do it once I get time.

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we changed the spark plug cap as you suggested,its been a month now and no issues so far,thanks again.

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thank you for the info,last time I filled in ioc's premium petrol and there was an increase in mileage.

Re: Honda Dio, Activa and Aviator

Hi Guys,

Need your unbiased opinion.

After test-riding all the scoots in the market, I am now down to Activa 125 and Access 125, leaving out Vespa due to many practical concerns. Activa 125 disc brake model costs ~7k lesser than base model Vespa in Chennai. That's a bummer considering the competition is cheaper.

I am inclined to Activa 125 for only one reason - metal body and good resale value. But comparing it with older activas, the build quality has come down but feels little better than access 125 still. Arrogant honda dealer and service personnel should not spoil and make it worse in the due course of the vehicle's lifetime.

When I'm spending an amount almost close to Vespa, I want to expect a proportionate resale value too.

Is it true that Activa 125 will hold a better resale value than Access 125, in say 5 years, at least with a good proportion and difference from it's competition? Also, will it age well? I've heard from owners that the build quality of activa has gone down drastically and also the metal-plastic-chrome panels don't settle in well. Is it true?

If not for the fibre body, I'd go for the access which is around 72 k on road, Chennai. It's easier to ride than the activa (due to less bulk) and is quicker too. But, I don't get why there's a charger outside the underseat storage. It's not practical at all considering it's exposed and the mobile can fall out of the small front pocket. The dimensions of the scooter though, are perfect for a tall person like me.

Which is more premium and good for the long run? Is it worth spending extra amount on Activa for what it offers in comparison to competition? Post this, I'd make a purchase, mostly next week.

Thanks in advance.

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Vespa is considered as more of a premium brand hence the high price,personally I don't own an activa 125 but my friend has one and its almost 2 years old,never had any issues,just basic maintenance,the body panels are also holding up fine and he's sort of a rough rider and Yes,the quality has come down a bit when compared to the older gen activas;before 2010 models but it ain't that bad when compared to competition and the resale value will be higher than access any time,the access is quicker only because of its fiber body but when it comes to stopping the activa is equipped with the combi breaking system (CBS) which is a life saver,if you use it correctly.Out of the two the activa definitely looks more premium especially with those new LED drls.Both companies claim out of the world mileage but on honda's you will get around 55-57kmpl on highways,after 3/4 services;if you maintain economy speed say 60-70kmph (tested it my self on my 2013 dio).
The last major thing to consider is the after sales service which varies from city to city,in my place honda offers better service than suzuki but it might be different story in your city.But,honda has more ASC's than suzuki in most cities,at every 15-20kms you are likely to find one.If service center is your problem just do a local inquiry with your friends.

Few basic tips in case you decide to go with honda
Side stand and ladies step is an extra fitting,crash guard is just a waste of money believe me,it will not protect the scoot,but an under body (floor only) anti rust treatment might be a good idea.Heard people complaining rust formation under the floor after 3/4 years especially if you ride mostly on wet muddy roads,again not an issue if you frequently wash the scoot.
Honda offers an engine warranty of 2 years an recommend to do all the services from ACS's,personally I wouldn't recommend that because after the 4 free services they will charge anywhere between 500-800 bucks.Do the first 4/5 services from honda after that just find a reputed local mechanic to do the basic maintenance(oil change,brake shoes etc) and if possible try to stay with the scoot during the service also buy only genuine honda spares from ASC only,especially the engine oil (at least for 2 years).
Another thing to note is that,initially the mileage will be low,its quite normal on new vehicles,you might have noticed it on your gixxer,it will increase after 3/4 services and try to keep the speed below 50kmph till first 3 services,the activa 125 can cross 100kmph mark,but anything above 70kmph is not safe on scooters

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Hello friends will be geting my Activa in few days.Just wanted to ask if it is good to warm up the engine for 60 seconds before 1st start of the day(i.e in the morning when i leave for work) and also to start the activa with a kickstart instead of Selfstart.I have been warming up my pulsar 220 before 1st start of the day and it runs smooth till now.

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Yes, what you stated is a good practice. You can safely follow this routine on the activa too.

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Hi,

I concur with the Sd1 views,Its a very good practice and you should continue. Although I recommend you to keep it for 2-2.5Min as opposed to 1min as discussed in other threads the Engine Oil takes about 2 odd min to reach the heads and hence recommended to wait for 2-2.5 min.

Also about the kick start,Its also a very very good practice and will not strain the battery on a cold start.

I do both myself and recommend it !

Regards.

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Guess its all cleared up,one more little thing to remember is if you use the choke during kick start,don't forget to push it back in,activa wont accelerate past 40kmph if the choke is on and its not good for the engine.

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Sorry if i sound rude here.. Don't spread such false information.
The oil does not take 2 minutes to reach the head. It hardly takes a few seconds!
1 minute idle is sufficient, and thereafter ride the first km or so sedately. Idling for 2-3 min, you are only wasting fuel (unless you are riding in very cold/freezing temperatures, an idle of 1 min is sufficient.)

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Hi,

Well I myself don't want to sound rude,but did you read what I have posted ? It's been discussed here in some thread ( I will have to search if its a must) is what I had posted and I never claimed that I personally measured how much time it takes and such and Am not in the least bit interested in spreading any rumors !! It was discussed on Teambhp as well if Am not wrong (Again Am not sure I can post that forum link here and also will have to search).

So I said based on that info and that info alone ( if you have threads on this then Am sure you should've noticed that most people suggest min 2min warmup time),So before accusing me of anything I request you to kindly read the info posted ! Am trying to help a fellow member to the best of my ability,If that's wrong then will stop posting !

Regards.

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I never said that you claimed anything. What is said is try not to spread information that you cannot backup with concrete proof. The internet is filled up with various claims and discussions and not everything is true.. doesn't matter whatever bhp it is in this case. A lot of misinformed folks who assume that everything they see/read on the internet is true and apply no basic common sense to understand what it really is. If you want to know how long the oil takes to reach the head, then remove the head cover and thumb the starter and let me know what you see.
Again read properly what I said.

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Hi,

So now you are now putting me in that bracket ? Cause per you I have not applied the basic logic and have not understood anything, Fine,cool and thanks a lot for the same !

This is what you have said

Anyways I will not bother to post any further on this matter,post anything and everything you want and call me any number of names I will not bother !

Regards.