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**sarinsari92** · 09-05-2017, 01:10 PM

Re: Honda Dio, Activa and Aviator

Originally posted by subhojit ghosh View Post

How would be the performance if I attach a telescopic fork in 2011 model Honda Dio? What are the consequences may I face? And what will be the expenses?

The ride quality will definitely increase and it will change the entire look of the scoot which will make it a cop magnet,also you will loose the anti-diving mechanism of the stock forks and you might have to change the front mudguard as well,also handling issues(not sure)can occur.
The total cost of the mod will depend on the type of parts you buy(new/used) if you buy all brand new parts,its will cost around 5k,if you are adding disc brakes it can go up to 8k.If you buy all used parts you can get it done under 4k.

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Originally posted by xeo View Post

Hello, planning to buy a scooter for daily commuting...

Options: Aviator, Activa 125, Activa 4G, Dio
Main requirements: good mileage, reliability and ride quality

I have a Honda Twister, so I believe Honda engines are awesome and reliable that's why I am inclined towards Honda again for scooters...

Plus the sales figures!!

My current option is Activa 125.

Questions:

Which has the best ride quality (suspension, brakes and power delivery)?

Which has the best fuel efficiency?

Finally, Which bike do u recommend?

Do I need to look into any other scooters...?

(Jupiter has questionable build quality, service and parts problem in Access 125, Yamaha scooters have lesser fuel efficiency figures compared to others!)

I'd say go with activa 125,comfortable,reliable and offers decent mileage as well.
In normal riding conditions honda claims 60kmpl

but in reality you can expect a mileage of around 45 in the city and 50 on highways,same goes for all honda scoots.

**s1d** · 09-05-2017, 09:01 PM

Re: Honda Dio, Activa and Aviator

Originally posted by subhojit ghosh View Post

How would be the performance if I attach a telescopic fork in 2011 model Honda Dio? What are the consequences may I face? And what will be the expenses?

Don't bother doing such nods, not worth it. It is not designed to accommodate a telescopic fork setup and will require extensive rework.

Originally posted by xeo View Post

Hello, planning to buy a scooter for daily commuting...

Options: Aviator, Activa 125, Activa 4G, Dio
Main requirements: good mileage, reliability and ride quality

I have a Honda Twister, so I believe Honda engines are awesome and reliable that's why I am inclined towards Honda again for scooters...

Plus the sales figures!!

My current option is Activa 125.

Questions:

Which has the best ride quality (suspension, brakes and power delivery)?

Which has the best fuel efficiency?

Finally, Which bike do u recommend?

Do I need to look into any other scooters...?

(Jupiter has questionable build quality, service and parts problem in Access 125, Yamaha scooters have lesser fuel efficiency figures compared to others!

Pick up the activa 4g.

**xeo** · 09-05-2017, 09:43 PM

Re: Honda Dio, Activa and Aviator

Hello

I took a test ride of Honda Activa 4G bought recently by my friend. He bought it around 2 months back.

My observations:

Engine is very smooth, I think it will drive excellent till it hits 75+kmph mark.

Build quality is good, I am wondering why they covered the 2 spaces in front, they couldn't have made a space for DRL'S or extra lighting.
(maybe cost cutting plans)

The pickup isn't that great, I could experience the lag w.r.t acceleration.

Suspension was a bit stiff in rear but the front suspension is bad, the major bummer I experienced in my test ride.

And he said everything that's secondary to the bike is an accessory starting from side stand🙄🙄.( For all Honda Scooters😕)
Honda is using it's record sales as an opportunity 😈😈

Coming to fuel efficiency, he is getting 45-50kmpl ( more highway and less traffic conditions)

I will take a test ride of Activa 125 and Aviator in few days,
Hands down on Activa 4G for now!

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**xeo** · 09-05-2017, 10:04 PM

Re: Honda Dio, Activa and Aviator

Originally posted by s1d View Post

Don't bother doing such nods, not worth it. It is not designed to accommodate a telescopic fork setup and will require extensive rework.

Pick up the activa 4g.

Thanks for the reply,

I actually took a test ride, not from showroom though.. didn't like it very much.

I think I am inclined more towards Aviator and Activa 125 as of now...

My heart says Activa 125 but mind is revolving around Aviator (Mileage and Price)

After all the accessories and taxes Activa 125 and Aviator has 4.5K-5K difference.

So I am planning to take a test ride and finalize my decision.

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**sarinsari92** · 09-06-2017, 09:20 PM

Re: Honda Dio, Activa and Aviator

Originally posted by xeo View Post

Thanks for the reply,

My heart says Activa 125 but mind is revolving around Aviator (Mileage and Price)

After all the accessories and taxes Activa 125 and Aviator has 4.5K-5K difference.

the price difference is for a 15cc increase,roughly 1hp,its not that much of a difference but activa 125 has a higher top end speed but low and mid range performance is likely the same on both models.Mileage also is the same on both models as the Honda HET engine will give 45-50kmpl,under normal riding.

**s1d** · 09-06-2017, 11:58 PM

Re: Honda Dio, Activa and Aviator

Originally posted by xeo View Post

I actually took a test ride, not from showroom though.. didn't like it very much.
I think I am inclined more towards Aviator and Activa 125 as of now...
My heart says Activa 125 but mind is revolving around Aviator (Mileage and Price)
After all the accessories and taxes Activa 125 and Aviator has 4.5K-5K difference.
So I am planning to take a test ride and finalize my decision.

Then Aviator would be a good choice. I personally don't see a reason to spend extra on the 125. For regular city use there wouldn't be much of a difference between either one. I've ridden my 2007 Dio on highways (300km round trips) and for a scooter it has enough juice/refinement/economy to see you thru your long trips if any.
Do get a test ride and pick up one that you prefer. And do yourself a favor and don't get those 'crash guards'

installed.

**xeo** · 09-07-2017, 09:04 AM

Re: Honda Dio, Activa and Aviator

Originally posted by s1d View Post

Then Aviator would be a good choice. I personally don't see a reason to spend extra on the 125. For regular city use there wouldn't be much of a difference between either one. I've ridden my 2007 Dio on highways (300km round trips) and for a scooter it has enough juice/refinement/economy to see you thru your long trips if any.
Do get a test ride and pick up one that you prefer. And do yourself a favor and don't get those 'crash guards'

installed.

Even I hate those grim looking guards, but my sister will also ride the same scooter!!
(she's still in learning phase)

So definetly my dad will insist on installing them...

I'm planning to buy all accessories from local garage itself, would that be a problem?

I'll see if any offers will be announced for Dusshera !!

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**xeo** · 09-07-2017, 09:13 AM

Re: Honda Dio, Activa and Aviator

Originally posted by s1d View Post

Then Aviator would be a good choice. I personally don't see a reason to spend extra on the 125. For regular city use there wouldn't be much of a difference between either one. I've ridden my 2007 Dio on highways (300km round trips) and for a scooter it has enough juice/refinement/economy to see you thru your long trips if any.
Do get a test ride and pick up one that you prefer. And do yourself a favor and don't get those 'crash guards'

installed.

Considering Aviator, I live near Electronic City, Bengaluru..my riding will be more highway and minimal traffic..

Everyone I asked are saying no to Aviator just because it's a 2 year old scooter with no updates. But it's a tested engine, offers everything that Activa 125 has to offer except the power, 2L larger boot space!

I'm yet to take a test ride of both vehicles, I'll decide soon on which to buy based on the ride quality.

Originally posted by xeo View Post

Even I hate those grim looking guards, but my sister will also ride the same scooter!!
(she's still in learning phase)

So definetly my dad will insist on installing them...

I'm planning to buy all accessories from local garage itself, would that be a problem?

I'll see if any offers will be announced for Dusshera !!

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**s1d** · 09-07-2017, 12:55 PM

Re: Honda Dio, Activa and Aviator

Originally posted by xeo View Post

Even I hate those grim looking guards, but my sister will also ride the same scooter!!
(she's still in learning phase)

So definetly my dad will insist on installing them...

I'm planning to buy all accessories from local garage itself, would that be a problem?

I'll see if any offers will be announced for Dusshera !!

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They actually don't protect anything. Rather do more harm than good like causing rust spots and bending metal at the point where they get bolted on.
As for accessories, remember with Honda, even the number plates and side stand are accessories.. Yeh you can ask them to exclude the guards and you can get the same from local shops.

**sarinsari92** · 09-07-2017, 07:55 PM

Re: Honda Dio, Activa and Aviator

Originally posted by Maddy79 View Post

Update after fixing this shock absorber.

Fixed it and found the initial impression similar to "Sarinsari92"post.

1. Increase in height ~20mm/2cm/1inch.
2. No issues with stability or breaking.
3. Single Gas filled shock absorber is not equivalent to dual shock setup in Motorcycle.

Increase in Seating height might fade away after getting used to it riding few hundred kms.
Far better than stock setup and very easy and useful modification for those who have issues with stiffer current setup of Activa/Dio.

Is the height increase noticeable from outside,does it affect the looks of the activa or blend in beautifully

?
Height increase won't fade away,may be a little but you will get used to it after some riding.
no oil leak btw

,no grime,its been a few days after I wiped it clean.

**Maddy79** · 09-07-2017, 10:29 PM

Re: Honda Dio, Activa and Aviator

Originally posted by sarinsari92 View Post

Is the height increase noticeable from outside,does it affect the looks of the activa or blend in beautifully

?
Height increase won't fade away,may be a little but you will get used to it after some riding.
no oil leak btw

,no grime,its been a few days after I wiped it clean.

Yes, Height increase is noticeable from sides...with stock setup there isn't much gap between silences and body , but with this mod , Gap is evident..And this is when it is parked(with out any load) on side stand only. This gap isn't noticeable once it is driven.

Ya...I too meant that will get used to it..

Good to hear...No oil Leak.

BTW....any idea if Hero Duet's front telescopic suspension is a match for Activa/Dio.

As I see that Duet is the only scoot with 10" wheel and Telescopic setup.

Also saw Hero Pleasure with black alloys 10" (front & rear) , they look cool.

**sarinsari92** · 09-08-2017, 10:19 AM

Re: Honda Dio, Activa and Aviator

Originally posted by Maddy79 View Post

Yes, Height increase is noticeable from sides...with stock setup there isn't much gap between silences and body , but with this mod , Gap is evident..And this is when it is parked(with out any load) on side stand only. This gap isn't noticeable once it is driven.

Ya...I too meant that will get used to it..

Good to hear...No oil Leak.

BTW....any idea if Hero Duet's front telescopic suspension is a match for Activa/Dio.

As I see that Duet is the only scoot with 10" wheel and Telescopic setup.

Also saw Hero Pleasure with black alloys 10" (front & rear) , they look cool.

You can swap the 10"alloy wheels,but do check if the break drum size is the same
Telescopic suspension may not be a good idea,as modifications to forks/handlebar is likely to cause serious handling issues and I am not even sure if its a straight fit.I also had this idea to swap with yamaha ray's (10"wheel) telescopic suspension,did a little research,turned out that it was not a clean swap,mechanic said the cone sets won't match.

**xeo** · 09-08-2017, 01:42 PM

Re: Honda Dio, Activa and Aviator

Hello,

I finally got time to take the price quote on showroom for Activa 125 and Aviator.

Price quote taken for Disc brake variant of both bikes. I think if I'm choosing Activa 125, I'll go for Drum Variant itself!! (Budget reasons)
[Thought of wrapping up within 78k but 78k without accessories is expensive, I had checked in some websites and it showed 74-75K OTR !!]

Will Drum+Alloy make a lot of difference w.r.t Drum variant?

Also regarding the Honda Exchange, Those guys said they'll pay 19K for my Honda Twister.
It's a 2011 STD Drum brake Variant, clocked 28K kms recently. I don't think it's a good deal! (Right??)

Should I check out Jupiter or Access 125?, Also I'll ask how much they'll be willing to pay under exchange!

(Apologies for the orientation)

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**catcracker2** · 09-18-2017, 08:04 AM

Honda Activa cold start problem

Hi all, I'm facing a lot of problem while cold starting my dad's old 2009 model Activa recently but till now it has run only 23000 kms.
It's taking minimum 40kicks to start it in the morning.
I have installed new battery as per the advice of local mechanic but no improvement so far.
I also tried starting with choke on, got clutch overall servicing done ,but it's not helping.
Guys it's causing lot of trouble for my aged dad to start it when I'm not around.can somebody please guide me how to fix it.Thanks in advance.

**zikzak** · 09-18-2017, 12:55 PM

Re: Honda Dio, Activa and Aviator

Hi all,
What is the type of suspension does the Dio have at the front?
And what is the difference between telescopic suspension and this.

I ride a Dio and when i apply front brake, it kinda feel like pushing up rather than pushing down which happens in telescopic suspensions.

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