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**sherry_unicornlover** · 11-11-2010, 10:03 PM

Originally posted by SriramEfunds View Post

Can somebody let me know about the tyre pressure for Unicorn spoke wheel model?

Let me tell you the details:

Model - 2005
Spoke wheel
Front Tyre - MRF - Stock
Rear Tyre - 100/90 X18"
Make: MRF

Currently I ride with tyre pressure for front wheel 25 and back 35. Is this correct? I've been following the age old right from RX. I'm due for a long trip sometime shortly. I have misplaced the Owner's manual somewhere, service centers have variety of suggestions. So, I need some help here.

I keep front 28 and rear 38. works best.
Honda Says for single rider it should be 35 and with pillion 40.

**ajay_vishvanathan** · 11-12-2010, 03:57 PM

Originally posted by sherry_unicornlover View Post

I keep front 28 and rear 38. works best.
Honda Says for single rider it should be 35 and with pillion 40.

the tyre pressure is available in the chain cover just above the side-stand on ur left side.. just check that..
btw i keep about 35 front and 40 back.. no issues with that..

i think its 27front-35rear (with pillion)

anyways refer that..

**SriramEfunds** · 11-12-2010, 05:32 PM

Originally posted by ajay_vishvanathan View Post

the tyre pressure is available in the chain cover just above the side-stand on ur left side.. just check that..
btw i keep about 35 front and 40 back.. no issues with that..

i think its 27front-35rear (with pillion)

anyways refer that..

When you say refer Chain cover, have you personally checked what's given?

You keep 35 front and 40 back? Funny!

**sherry_unicornlover** · 11-12-2010, 06:23 PM

Originally posted by ajay_vishvanathan View Post

the tyre pressure is available in the chain cover just above the side-stand on ur left side.. just check that..
btw i keep about 35 front and 40 back.. no issues with that..

i think its 27front-35rear (with pillion)

anyways refer that..

35 in front typre is not good.

**sherry_unicornlover** · 11-12-2010, 06:52 PM

My Bike celebrated 6th Birthday last month.
SO i gifted her with New Piston, Valves, Handle Cone set, Clutch plates, MF Battery and new disc pads.

Loving the ride now. It's as good as new. completed run-in yesterday, now ready for 220Km ride tomorrow morning

**ajay_vishvanathan** · 11-12-2010, 07:23 PM

maybe.. but thats what im forced.. cant tell everytime the guy at the fuel station to change it..

**ajay_vishvanathan** · 11-12-2010, 07:24 PM

Originally posted by sherry_unicornlover View Post

35 in front typre is not good.

then whats ur suggestion??

**sherry_unicornlover** · 11-12-2010, 08:51 PM

Originally posted by ajay_vishvanathan View Post

then whats ur suggestion??

as per me, 28 is best

**ajay_vishvanathan** · 11-12-2010, 09:23 PM

k.. thanks.. ill do that ^_^
but that guy says.. jsut 2 psi.. no problem will come.. he wont reduce 2 psi..

btw.. the service center guy says to change the chain.. its loose.. (kinda feelin that some thing is not right with the bike)
whats the major -ve's of loose chain?? do you recommend it?? my bike's done already about 63000 kms..

btw the speed-o-meter and the tacho-meter.. aint working.. its struck at 62000 kms.. (63000 my apporx. value)

pls. help..

**SriramEfunds** · 11-13-2010, 12:35 AM

Originally posted by ajay_vishvanathan View Post

k.. thanks.. ill do that ^_^
but that guy says.. jsut 2 psi.. no problem will come.. he wont reduce 2 psi..

For city riding I would suggest to keep the tire pressure around 25 and back around 35. If you are for a long ride (trip), then you will need to reduce it by a point or two for both wheels. Reason? - During the long ride, due to the friction the tire pressure increases, also, you are not supposed to top up before the tire cools down.

Originally posted by ajay_vishvanathan View Post

btw.. the service center guy says to change the chain.. its loose.. (kinda feelin that some thing is not right with the bike)
whats the major -ve's of loose chain?? do you recommend it?? my bike's done already about 63000 kms..

Chain tension should be set right. To avoid drop in performance, maintain the company recommended standard.

**ajay_vishvanathan** · 11-13-2010, 09:00 AM

ok.. thanks for it.. one last query.. will changing my chain now increase mileage and increase pickup and performance??

its costing me almost 1000 bucks.. so im just being careful before spending on anything stupid.. i know chain isnt stupid.. but changing it.. he also says that the chain is tightened to its max.. (by 'seeing' some nut tightened to its max just above the rear break parallel to the axle and the chain cover on the right side..)

pls. advice..

**SriramEfunds** · 11-13-2010, 08:06 PM

Originally posted by ajay_vishvanathan View Post

ok.. thanks for it.. one last query.. will changing my chain now increase mileage and increase pickup and performance?? pls. advice..

I don't know you to make you understand about machines. The whole mechanism consists of several parts integrated to make the machine move. If you understand what chain does, then you would not have asked the question on mileage. Nevermind, the chain is the one which transmissions the vehicle to move from stand still.

They do not have have any major significance on the mileage or performance, however, I do not discount them completely.

You can feel the smoothness if the chain is set at required tension gauge. Performance and mileage are interlinked.

Take it to H.A.S.S to check on the chain to see if it needs to be changed. I would rather go change if it had done some decent miles on the odo. Also, check the chain sprocket for any wear and tear.

**ajay_vishvanathan** · 11-13-2010, 10:09 PM

ok thanks bro.. ill get it done ^_^

**dhilip1** · 11-13-2010, 10:35 PM

@ My unicorn is 4 years old ..... Currently i am using Yamaha szx.. after riding it i feel Unicorn is somewhat bulky.... Has any one modified the handlebar? if yes please guide me which one i should choose... ?

**SriramEfunds** · 11-15-2010, 12:48 AM

Originally posted by dhilip1 View Post

@ My unicorn is 4 years old ..... Currently i am using Yamaha szx.. after riding it i feel Unicorn is somewhat bulky.... Has any one modified the handlebar? if yes please guide me which one i should choose... ?

Yes, Unicorn is bulky and no doubt about it. Modifying the handle bar of a bike would change the ergonomics. Each bike is designed with right seating position and it would include the seat, stretch to the handle bar and your foot rest. If you change from the stock set up, believe me might ending screwing your riding position resulting in some physical damage. Think!

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