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**fayad555** · 12-17-2009, 12:48 AM

Low mileage

I am also having a problem with mileage. I used to get 48-50kmpl and sometimes 50+ in my uni. But now after the third service the mileage i get is around 40-42kmpl.
But i ride usually around 4k rpm ie 50kmph in 5th gear. Sometimes reach upto 60. I have touched 80 a couple of times after the 3rd service. But usually i do only 50kmph. Can anyone help me in this. What do u think has gone wrong?

A few days back i found that the rear brake was tightly adjusted. So i thought that was the culprit. i adjusted the brakes, but still nothing has improved.

Also i felt that my bikes pick up has come down. but i m not sure of that. I ll have to ride another bike and see.

**bala_racing** · 12-17-2009, 04:54 PM

Originally posted by OneHornUnicorn View Post

Thanks for the info folks,

What exactly does valve clearance noise from the engine mean and is it a temporary situation/something that can be corrected ? Cause I remember the mechanics also mentioning about valve clearence noise and that it will inevitably come in.

Also the noise I hear seems to be like a regular tinnish sound repetitive sound. somewhat like an old hero honda engine :-( . I can distinctly make the sound out, but should I be concerned about it too much and is it normal ?

Also I get Vibes at exactly 4500 Rpm to 5200 Rpm. In any case I will get this checked again during the 3rd service, but doubt if the mechanics would be able to get down to the root cause.

There will be a gap between the valve tappet and the rocker arm of the engine. The rocker arm touches the tappet making a noise. This noise can be reduced by reducing the gap between the touching parts.
Usually, for new bikes , the gap is intentionally kept more to allow thermal expansion of parts. The service centre persons adjust it during first service.

**honda_vings** · 12-17-2009, 08:40 PM

After long rides
even my uni gives tinnish valve/tappet noise (audible only after i remove my helmet)
If the irritating tappet sound is audible even with helmet put on ,then it is an emergency case .
Otherwise ,if you have time ,you should get it adjusted .

**psycho_omkar** · 12-18-2009, 03:42 AM

Originally posted by SAMPATH_K View Post

I own a 2008 silver uni..its looks new even now...the paint quality is top notch and easy to maintain as well..

Thanks a lot folks for all the valuable responses... I truly appreciate it....
I am going to book my bike tomorow... Wait for the suspense to know the colour

**alok urs** · 12-20-2009, 01:17 AM

Originally posted by psycho_omkar View Post

Thanks a lot folks for all the valuable responses... I truly appreciate it....
I am going to book my bike tomorow... Wait for the suspense to know the colour

ha ha its no longer a suspence bro

**vipin_s** · 12-20-2009, 01:46 PM

Originally posted by bala_racing View Post

a. This noise can be reduced by reducing the gap between the touching parts.
b. Usually, for new bikes , the gap is intentionally kept more to allow thermal expansion of parts.

a. Increasing the gap or decreasing is not recommended, the gap has to be as specified.
b. I am not sure if this is true, I want more details about this b'cos my HH mechanic has not touched 'engine tuning' from original factory setting even after 2 free svc. He was also honest enough to say the centrifugal filter is not checked/cleaned untill there is some reported problems like excessive clutch wear (evident from oil coloration)...

**koushik_man** · 01-05-2010, 04:06 PM

New Unicorn 2010

Check the following link for new Unicorn 2010, which has been showcased at Auto Expo 2010 -

Honda Motorcycles unveiled the 2010 Stunner, Dio & the Unicorn - Motoroids.com

**fayad555** · 01-05-2010, 07:32 PM

Originally posted by koushik_man View Post

Check the following link for new Unicorn 2010, which has been showcased at Auto Expo 2010 -

Honda Motorcycles unveiled the 2010 Stunner, Dio & the Unicorn - Motoroids.com

wow,,,looking great,,design looks similar to the cbr1000 like what they did on cb twister,,,...any details on engine spec?

**honda_vings** · 01-05-2010, 10:21 PM

Originally posted by koushik_man View Post

Check the following link for new Unicorn 2010, which has been showcased at Auto Expo 2010 -

Honda Motorcycles unveiled the 2010 Stunner, Dio & the Unicorn - Motoroids.com

Thnx a tonnnn mman
probably i will got to auto xpo just 2 see this design and cum back
In this pic the bike looks like yamaha gladiator
But am sure with pics from different angles , the bike will look more muscular then the current version
Any more pics please ?

**fayad555** · 01-05-2010, 10:27 PM

Originally posted by honda_vings View Post

Thnx a tonnnn mman
probably i will got to auto xpo just 2 see this design and cum back
In this pic the bike looks like yamaha gladiator
But am sure with pics from different angles , the bike will look more muscular then the current version
Any more pics please ?

looks like gladiator??
more pix available at the Auto Expo Section..

**azote4dsx** · 01-06-2010, 12:44 AM

nice...

more pictures ?

**srpsinu** · 01-07-2010, 12:06 AM

Originally posted by OneHornUnicorn View Post

Also I get Vibes at exactly 4500 Rpm to 5200 Rpm.

unicorn does have vibes in the 5 to 6k rpm band. this is a design problem & cannot be rectified

**on wheels** · 01-07-2010, 11:56 PM

Hello step-brothers...

(as I am a HH Hunkian). Please suggest me the 10W30 fully synthetic oil..... to keep your bulky

Hunky brother healthy.

**gurumurthy88** · 01-11-2010, 04:02 AM

After reading through the entire (almost) UT on tyres, i've decided to go for a 4.00 M45 18 rear tyre for my Unicorn '09. My stock tyre is 100/90 18 ZAPPER Y

On paper the M45 dimensions are,

tyre width = 4.00 x 25.4mm = 101.6 mm ( 1.6 mm wider than stock )
sidewall height = 4.00 x 25.4mm = 101.6 ( 11.6mm more than stock )

Anyone here tried a M45 on a Unicorn ? Does it fit without any swingarm mods ? I don't think there is too much tyre-swingarm clearance on the Unicorn ..

I ride a latest gen Uni and i've heard that the swingarm-tyre clearance varies on each version. Is that true ?

**koushik_man** · 01-11-2010, 03:17 PM

Originally posted by gurumurthy88 View Post

After reading through the entire (almost) UT on tyres, i've decided to go for a 4.00 M45 18 rear tyre for my Unicorn '09. My stock tyre is 100/90 18 ZAPPER Y

On paper the M45 dimensions are,

tyre width = 4.00 x 25.4mm = 101.6 mm ( 1.6 mm wider than stock )
sidewall height = 4.00 x 25.4mm = 101.6 ( 11.6mm more than stock )

Anyone here tried a M45 on a Unicorn ? Does it fit without any swingarm mods ? I don't think there is too much tyre-swingarm clearance on the Unicorn ..

I ride a latest gen Uni and i've heard that the swingarm-tyre clearance varies on each version. Is that true ?

Try to use Dunlop Geo Cruiser with same profile as stock. Much more better than stock. Hope it helps

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