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  • metallica84
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    Re: Honda Unicorn

    Originally posted by BlackPanther View Post
    Get a paper type filter. Costs 140 Rs. You cannot clean a Viscous type air filter.

    Also try to replace the spark plug. - 80 Rs (Bosch make)

    If the bike is more than 2 years old, you can also replace the front shock-absorber oil. Should cost you 200-250 for the oil and 100 for labor.
    Unicorn comes with a viscous filter.

    Do I need replace plugs at 15K kms?

    I see no signs of leakage from the front shocks, should I still replace them?

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  • BlackPanther
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    Re: Honda Unicorn

    Originally posted by nats View Post
    Hey guys, I own a '06 Honda unicorn which I'm currently restoring. Can you guys suggest me the best tyres for a budget of 4k in all for both the tyres? Thanks
    I believe 06 model came with spoke wheels.

    Stock tire size of Unicorn (Alloy Wheel)
    Front: 2.75-18 42P
    Rear: 100/90-18 M/C 56P





    Make sure the tire (if you are upgrading. for example 110/90-18 from 100/90-18) does not scrap the swing arm.

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    Originally posted by metallica84 View Post
    How much should a new viscous air filter cost? I need an approximate cost so that the shop doesn't rip me off.
    Get a paper type filter. Costs 140 Rs. You cannot clean a Viscous type air filter.

    Also try to replace the spark plug. - 80 Rs (Bosch make)

    If the bike is more than 2 years old, you can also replace the front shock-absorber oil. Should cost you 200-250 for the oil and 100 for labor.

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  • nats
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    Re: Honda Unicorn

    Hey guys, I own a '06 Honda unicorn which I'm currently restoring. Can you guys suggest me the best tyres for a budget of 4k in all for both the tyres? Thanks

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  • marmiteminer
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    Re: Honda Unicorn

    Originally posted by metallica84 View Post
    I don't ride hard, ride at 60-70 at I am getting 42 kmpl.

    I am at 2 complete turns of the fuel screw..

    What am i doing wrong?

    I guess maybe the carb needs complete cleaning. It will solve all issues.

    Also remove the spark plug & post a picture of that, we can analyze the situation.

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  • metallica84
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    Re: Honda Unicorn

    Originally posted by marmiteminer View Post
    I sold my Uni, it used to give 45kmpl because I used to ride hard.

    Yep Xtreme, Hunk, & Unicorn come with Keihin carb. Unicorn has 26mm outlet, whereas Xtreme & hunk have 28mm outlet.


    Unicorn is a legend bike
    I don't ride hard, ride at 60-70 at I am getting 42 kmpl.

    I am at 2 complete turns of the fuel screw..

    What am i doing wrong?

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  • marmiteminer
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    Re: Honda Unicorn

    Originally posted by metallica84 View Post
    Thanks, will try all those recommendations. How much mileage does your Unicorn give? And does it also have a Keihin carb?
    I sold my Uni, it used to give 45kmpl because I used to ride hard.

    Yep Xtreme, Hunk, & Unicorn come with Keihin carb. Unicorn has 26mm outlet, whereas Xtreme & hunk have 28mm outlet.


    Unicorn is a legend bike

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  • metallica84
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    Re: Honda Unicorn

    Originally posted by marmiteminer View Post
    I own an unicorn, based on my experience. Nulon can cause clutch slippage or improper coating on piston, hence failure. Why do you want to take such risks.

    Please dont flush. Never add any additives inside your engine. It can prove real dangerous. Shell AX7 is a semi synthetic oil. It is very good. Just drain old oil out & pour new AX7 in.

    In that case you may remove the carb completely, & dismantle it completely, clean the jets, float chamber, all passages with pressure air.

    screws of carburetor will be tight, please use good quality & high torque screw driver with accurate bit. Also buy a new Air screw kit. It costs 75/-. Just remove the old air-fuel screw, remove the rubber o-ring, & install the new one.

    Tune the carb to 3 full 360 degree turns. Your bike will be like new
    Thanks, will try all those recommendations. How much mileage does your Unicorn give? And does it also have a Keihin carb?

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  • marmiteminer
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    Re: Honda Unicorn

    Originally posted by metallica84 View Post
    Can you please elaborate on this? What does "more tolerance in cylinder" mean? And what effects does it have on the performance and health of engine?

    I had issues with jerking, i tuned the carb to a richer mixture and although the jerking problem is gone, the mileage has reduced to 42. Is 42kmpl okay for a Unicorn?


    Unicorn manual says it uses 10W30 oil. In any case, when switching from mineral to synthetic oil, do i need to flush the engine of my Unicorn?

    I own an unicorn, based on my experience. Nulon can cause clutch slippage or improper coating on piston, hence failure. Why do you want to take such risks.

    Please dont flush. Never add any additives inside your engine. It can prove real dangerous. Shell AX7 is a semi synthetic oil. It is very good. Just drain old oil out & pour new AX7 in.

    In that case you may remove the carb completely, & dismantle it completely, clean the jets, float chamber, all passages with pressure air.

    screws of carburetor will be tight, please use good quality & high torque screw driver with accurate bit. Also buy a new Air screw kit. It costs 75/-. Just remove the old air-fuel screw, remove the rubber o-ring, & install the new one.

    Tune the carb to 3 full 360 degree turns. Your bike will be like new

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  • metallica84
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    Re: Honda Unicorn

    Originally posted by marmiteminer View Post
    Please avoid Nulon. It will eventually cause more tolerance in cylinder.
    Can you please elaborate on this? What does "more tolerance in cylinder" mean? And what effects does it have on the performance and health of engine?

    Originally posted by marmiteminer View Post
    Dont open carb unnecessarily. Only if your face problems like low pickup/mileage/jerking.
    I had issues with jerking, i tuned the carb to a richer mixture and although the jerking problem is gone, the mileage has reduced to 42. Is 42kmpl okay for a Unicorn?

    Originally posted by marmiteminer View Post
    For engine oil, get Shell Advance AX7 10W40 1 litre. costs 370/-. amazing oil. See the difference
    Unicorn manual says it uses 10W30 oil. In any case, when switching from mineral to synthetic oil, do i need to flush the engine of my Unicorn?

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  • marmiteminer
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    Re: Honda Unicorn

    Originally posted by metallica84 View Post
    Hello fellow Unicorn owners:

    My Unicorn has completed 15 thousand kilometers and as per schedule the air filter needs to be changed.

    How much should a new viscous air filter cost? I need an approximate cost so that the shop doesn't rip me off.

    I am also planning to get it serviced, get an oil change, get the chain tightened and lubed, get some nulon etc.

    Any other things that need to be done at the 15K mark? Do i need to get my carburetor opened and cleaned?

    Please avoid Nulon. It will eventually cause more tolerance in cylinder.

    I think air filter within 150/-. The MRP will be written on the box/packet. Pay accordingly.

    Dont open carb unnecessarily. Only if your face problems like low pickup/mileage/jerking.

    For engine oil, get Shell Advance AX7 10W40 1 litre. costs 370/-. amazing oil. See the difference

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  • metallica84
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    Re: Honda Unicorn

    Hello fellow Unicorn owners:

    My Unicorn has completed 15 thousand kilometers and as per schedule the air filter needs to be changed.

    How much should a new viscous air filter cost? I need an approximate cost so that the shop doesn't rip me off.

    I am also planning to get it serviced, get an oil change, get the chain tightened and lubed, get some nulon etc.

    Any other things that need to be done at the 15K mark? Do i need to get my carburetor opened and cleaned?

    Leave a comment:

  • BlackPanther
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    Re: Honda Unicorn

    Originally posted by Abhi8415 View Post
    Guys, what is the clutch change interval for unicorn ? When did most of you change the clutch.

    Mine has started become hard and I guess it's due for a change. Bike has done approx 96K KM so far.
    Depends on how we ride the bike.

    My bike's clutch & gear still feels new and gear changes happen with a click.

    I have friends who have chagned clutch plates twice within 50000 Kms.

    As you have covered 96K kms, you can go ahead and change.

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  • Abhi8415
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    Re: Honda Unicorn

    Guys, what is the clutch change interval for unicorn ? When did most of you change the clutch.

    Mine has started become hard and I guess it's due for a change. Bike has done approx 96K KM so far.

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  • BlackPanther
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    Re: Honda Unicorn

    Originally posted by dblackhawk7 View Post
    Having same kind of problem white smoke only at 19000km.
    19000 is way to early unless you ripped your bike hard and also did not service it on time. 3 of the other unicorn's which i know of had the same issue at 30000 kms.

    When enquirer about Unicorns engine, a couple of mechanic told all the honda engines fail at same KM mark.

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  • dblackhawk7
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    Re: Honda Unicorn

    Having same kind of problem white smoke only at 19000km.

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