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**CODER** · 03-22-2013, 08:49 AM

Originally posted by BlackPanther View Post

Mine got some white permenant marks on the tank when some powder spilled on the tank while it was transported.

Are you using it without any Tank Cover ?

Simple solution is installing a tank cover which will cost below 200 and will last for 2-3 years.

Advantage wouldbe

1) Can store small things like mobiles, waterbottles, papers
2) Prevents water from entering the Petrol Lid.
3) Also protects the tank from being brushed from the seat.

The place where the seat and tank meets will lose paint because of continous wear and tear. My friends bike tank got a hole because of the seat getting continously rubbed near the tank area. But dont worry, this wont happen all of a sudden. It will happen after a long period of time (8 years in the above case).

Tank Pads will cost around 700-1000 Rs. My brother in law installed one in R15 for around 750 Rs. I have not seen one for Unicorn.

I'm not using any tank cover. Please post pictures. Thanks

**balaji.ep** · 03-22-2013, 07:49 PM

Originally posted by rapperswil View Post

I can do post 60. Haven't felt confident going beyond 70.
What is the prob? The bike doesn't go OR vibes too much?
I got the bike serviced at Ananda Motors, Bommanahalli, Bangalore. You might want to try there.
Where do you usually go?

Bike doesnt want to cross 5k rpm and it vibrates a lot..

As I wuldnt feel confident I dont force it more..

**balaji.ep** · 03-22-2013, 07:51 PM

Originally posted by prajwalkashyap View Post

Get the valve clearances checked. Once that is set, all vibrations will go away.

Incorrect tappet alignment causes a lot of unwanted vibrations.

Prajwal

Hi Prajwal

Thank you for the suggestion, I will get ti checked in the next service..

My bike crossed 1400kms..

**BlackPanther** · 03-24-2013, 11:45 PM

Originally posted by CODER View Post

I'm not using any tank cover. Please post pictures. Thanks

Sorry. I do not have a camera right now.
All the commuter bikes will surely have one. You can see tank covers on 80% of bikes on road.

**ranechinmay** · 03-29-2013, 11:36 PM

After how many kms. should the break pads be changed? I have done 19k on the odo n brakes feel like, they have lost the bite.

**sinnerz2000** · 03-30-2013, 10:49 PM

Originally posted by ranechinmay View Post

After how many kms. should the break pads be changed? I have done 19k on the odo n brakes feel like, they have lost the bite.

Change them when they're worn out not after a certain km

**sinnerz2000** · 03-30-2013, 10:58 PM

Originally posted by arjunb25 View Post

Hi sounds good can u share some snaps of the same. the best part was to store the mobile or papers in it i will look forward for the same thanx

Tank covers are the ones which u see mostly uncles using on splendor nd passion pro kinda bikes, it will spoil the look of ur bike, go for a tank pad.

**spknair** · 03-31-2013, 02:56 PM

Originally posted by ranechinmay View Post

After how many kms. should the break pads be changed? I have done 19k on the odo n brakes feel like, they have lost the bite.

The worst brakes in 150 segment is Unicorn's.
Don't bother about it. Its his nature

I had been used Unicorn about 8 years (replaced with CB Unicorn after 5 years) & have user experience more than 100K KMs on the same
I had sold out my Unicorn due to 2 reasons.
second reason was its poor braking quality

**sinnerz2000** · 04-01-2013, 02:53 AM

Originally posted by spknair View Post

The worst brakes in 150 segment is Unicorn's.
Don't bother about it. Its his nature

I had been used Unicorn about 8 years (replaced with CB Unicorn after 5 years) & have user experience more than 100K KMs on the same
I had sold out my Unicorn due to 2 reasons.
second reason was its poor braking quality

Hmm my disk brakes don't have that bite but I feel overall the brakes are ok, if the brakes are too sharp like the ones on Apache or pulsar that can cause more harm than good during panic braking conditions. If u feel the braking isn't good enough u can always use the calipers and disk plate of another bike I've seen a uni with both front and back petal disk brakes.

**sinnerz2000** · 04-01-2013, 02:55 AM

Hey did anyone find suitable two piece handle bar for uni ? Should be a direct fit with no mods or welding work

**ranechinmay** · 04-01-2013, 11:30 AM

Originally posted by sinnerz2000 View Post

Change them when they're worn out not after a certain km

Originally posted by spknair View Post

The worst brakes in 150 segment is Unicorn's.
Don't bother about it. Its his nature

I had been used Unicorn about 8 years (replaced with CB Unicorn after 5 years) & have user experience more than 100K KMs on the same
I had sold out my Unicorn due to 2 reasons.
second reason was its poor braking quality

I was happy with the brakes till now, but it feels as if braking power is reduced n sometimes the rear brake holds on resulting in wheel lock

**spknair** · 04-01-2013, 02:31 PM

Originally posted by sinnerz2000 View Post

Hmm my disk brakes don't have that bite but I feel overall the brakes are ok, if the brakes are too sharp like the ones on Apache or pulsar that can cause more harm than good during panic braking conditions. If u feel the braking isn't good enough u can always use the calipers and disk plate of another bike I've seen a uni with both front and back petal disk brakes.

My average speed was 60 KM/hr on Unicorn.
I had made 3 accidents because of its braking capability

I am living in Kerala & here is no experts doing 'mods'
The only one I could do is to replace its back brake with Dazzler.
& you may know about Dazzler's braking efficiency

even my brother's 150r's brakes are also become "sponchy".
but his old Stunner's brakes is still performs well

Originally posted by ranechinmay View Post

I was happy with the brakes till now, but it feels as if braking power is reduced n sometimes the rear brake holds on resulting in wheel lock

I am so happy to hear that. Have a happy journey.
(which was your previous bike? and your riding style ?)
back wheels should be locked in braking. After some experience you can manage automatically.
one more thing, what is the reason for back wheel locking? (in normal riding conditions)
inefficient front brakes, right?

Even a single person here (my area) are recommending Unicorn

**raja_roadster** · 04-01-2013, 07:03 PM

Guys any one have gone for headlamp mod in uni as i feel it is too much under powered for riding at night time in highways..please help with valuable inputs with pics had anyone done a headlamp mod(preferably had anyone gone for hid's with projector lamps please reply with pics )

**sinnerz2000** · 04-01-2013, 08:21 PM

Originally posted by raja_roadster View Post

Guys any one have gone for headlamp mod in uni as i feel it is too much under powered for riding at night time in highways..please help with valuable inputs with pics had anyone done a headlamp mod(preferably had anyone gone for hid's with projector lamps please reply with pics )

See here http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/showthread.php?t=10108

**sinnerz2000** · 04-01-2013, 08:31 PM

And this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7llfa...e_gdata_player

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