Re: Hero Moto Splendor/Joy/CD-Dawn/Passion

Hello folks, does anyone have an idea on a good replacement fuel tank cap for a CD Deluxe (2011 model)? I don’t know if the fuel tank caps are generic and works for every bike model or if they are customized for each bike.

The type which is in there currently is an old model, i.e. have to take out the cap fully every time when I fill up and it is not sitting flush possibly causing evaporation too.

I found this cap on Flipkart and says it will fit CD Deluxe but comes with screws which I don’t see in my bike - https://www.flipkart.com/oem-hero-de...meht8zugrqfsfw

Can someone help me get a replacement possibly in the newer quick release type if possible?

Re: Hero Moto Splendor/Joy/CD-Dawn/Passion

yesterday replaced unicorn brake piston and surrounding ruuber seals my self .also did brake bleeding.now the rotor is no longer jamming .the brake lever feel is also nice and hard.but the travel of brake lever is increased that is it travels more befor it can bite.also tried tyeing the lever with rope overnight.

Re: Hero Moto Splendor/Joy/CD-Dawn/Passion

There are several such videos on youtube etc, however they may not be specific to your model . A very good guide to chain adjustment and lubrication is given in my bike's owner's manual itself ( page 33-35 ) with pictures . So check your owner's manual first . You should just go ahead and try it , correct chain adjustment and regular lubrication is vital for proper and safe operation of the bike .
Tools needed are just the 2 ring-spanners to loosen the axle-nut & sprocket-carrier nut , one 10 mm spanner to take off the 4 chain cover nuts . some EP90 (GL4) gear oil and a little petrol and some cotton cloth , an old toothbrush . Process is also very easy .
You cannot mess up the alignment because there are 5 scale-marks on both sides of the swing-arm , and a corresponding notch on top of the chain adjusters on both sides . While adjusting the chain ( recommended slack is 25mm i.e about an inch ) you just have to keep the adjuster notch on the same mark/position on the swingarm-markings on both sides - that's it , your wheel shall be in correct alignment . For example , my chain-adjusters are at 4 on both sides now . When you reach beyond 5 , the chain-sprocket shall need to be replaced . Please tell me if you are not clear in any of the steps , I'll try to post some pictures to explain .

You're right , fuel-economy drops with higher speeds . But my locality is in the congested Kolkata suburbs , I seldom get chance to push above 50 kmph . Plus lots of brake & clutch operations . What I like about this bike - it has a light clutch , easy & soft gear-shift, is quite nimble and can keep up with the city traffic just fine . Particularly astonishing is how eagerly this rather anemic motor pulls in 3rd between 20-40 , no hesitation, no drama , just leaps forward in a hurry . And as this happens to be just the right range you'd need in daily city traffic and fuel-mileage is great in this same range too , too good

Re: Hero Moto Splendor/Joy/CD-Dawn/Passion

Is there any video or detailed steps to learn how to tighten the chain? I would like to do it myself if possible but been sitting on it as whatever videos I saw warns about messing up the wheel alignment if done incorrectly.

Re: Hero Moto Splendor/Joy/CD-Dawn/Passion

That's the thing about a properly maintained Splendor. But if you ride at anything about 50-55ish or 60, the mileage starts dropping to 65 or less.

Re: Hero Moto Splendor/Joy/CD-Dawn/Passion

Plug shows good burn , mileage is fine . How old is the plug ? Use AddonP ( available at indian oil pumps in sachets ) with petrol for a tankful @ 2ml per liter . The motor should idle nicely after warm-up . If it falters at idle , clean the carburetor . Check the condition of the chain-sprockets and replace if needed . Keep it lubricated and properly tensioned . After much testing I am now using a approx 70:30 mixture of EP90 gear oil & petrol for soaking the chain thoroughly , and then leaving it overnight to dry up . My bike ( 2010 splendor + ) regularly returns mileage of 70+ , but then I ride very cautiously too

Yes , that big nut is the sprocket-carrier nut and it must be loosened before you can adjust the chain . I think it needs a 23mm spanner . The center bolt is the rear-wheel axle nut , which needs to be loosened first . Leave about an inch of up-down slack at the middle of the chain .

Re: Hero Moto Splendor/Joy/CD-Dawn/Passion

60kmpl is decent enough, I ride a CT100B and even with a efficiency centric tune my FE is at 46.5kmpl within city limits mostly cause I ride it like I stole it!

On a serious note, if the state of tune is factory, then better let it be and ensure that consumables are changed religiously.

Yeah you need to loosen both, its called a half-axle setup.

Re: Hero Moto Splendor/Joy/CD-Dawn/Passion

I am driving a 10 Years old CD DAWN 70,000km done so far. No major problem. My average is 60kmpl regularly. How can i improve the same. Attaching photo of sparkplug.

Also interested in knowing while tightening chain tension, should we loosen the big nut attached on left side of after loosening the center bolt.
Please advise.

Re: Hero Moto Splendor/Joy/CD-Dawn/Passion

Thanks!! Finally got to it today and removed the buzzer from the relay. Thanks again for your guidance.

Re: Hero Moto Splendor/Joy/CD-Dawn/Passion

The guy has a tendency to mash the gears into place, especially on downshifting as he uses the whole weight of his leg to do so. Hence this was expected.

Re: Hero Moto Splendor/Joy/CD-Dawn/Passion

Woah, gear shift problems so early.
My passion pro is at 101000 km. Still no shifting issues. I've developed a habit of pressing the clutch while warming up the engine. It helps in eliminating the clunk while shifting from 1st to 2nd.

Re: Hero Moto Splendor/Joy/CD-Dawn/Passion

Spring was fine, though the shift drum stopper wasn't, my friend has a habit of inflicting the wrath of Ares on the shifter and as expected something finally gave out.



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Spring was fine, the shift drum stopper had snapped.

A new one costs only 65/- guess its not that bad an idea to change the shift plate, spring and drum stopper and spring when changing the clutch.

Though you spend a couple of hundreds more at least you wont have to go through a lot of grief when one of the above parts give up unexpectedly.

Re: Hero Moto Splendor/Joy/CD-Dawn/Passion

Must be the spring. My bike (2015 Splendor Pro) recently clocked 56k and I had to change the spring as the shifts were losing their smoothness. Hope you get yours fixed.

Re: Hero Moto Splendor/Joy/CD-Dawn/Passion

Most probably gear shifter spring and nothing else. The spring looses tension sometimes.

Re: Hero Moto Splendor/Joy/CD-Dawn/Passion

So yesterday while riding along with my friend who was on his 2015 Splendor and myself on my CT100B, the Splendor's gearbox suddenly started acting up, seeing how he came to a halt I presumed the clutch had given up, but on riding the motorcycle I was able to diagnose the issue to being associated with the shift drum, as I was able to slot into 1st but nothing after that.

The motorcycle has been handed over to a trusty mechanic and for the time being we're hoping its the gear shift cam, as its easier to change in comparison.

The motorcycle had recently clocked 60k km's.

Anyhow will update the specifics in the evening.