Seems like the Hero splendor is not the quality of HeroHonda splendor as it used to be . Because brand new bike battery should not be dead within 1 week.

Finished the job yesterday and it was more difficult than I ever imagined !!!!!
Took me 2 days to assemble everything and got stuck a few times due to lack of special tools

This was the head condition
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Notice the oil leaking from valve oil seal
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[ATTACH=CONFIG]167609[/ATTACH]
After removing carbon from valve seats
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[ATTACH=CONFIG]167611[/ATTACH]

I would like to thank you all for your help especially @sibun.
It wouldn't have been possible without your help..

Seems like the Hero splendor is not the quality of HeroHonda splendor as it used to be . Because brand new bike battery should not be dead within 1 week.
Reg the AFR screw, take a photo and put permanent marker over current settings, slightly turn clockwise (1/8 turns) and the mixture becomes rich and will be easy to start. If that doesn't help, your idling screw (on left side) may be too low and can be made 1/8 turns more

Hi all,
Of late, I have noticed that when I start my splendor+ for a trip, the idling is normal.
But after I have travelled say 4-5 kms the idling increases conspicuously and the engine is idling too fast.
A week ago, when I changed gear to 4th the gear was stuck and engine revved too much upon leaving clutch.
Thanks in advance.
Hope 2014 well for all of you.

Finished the job yesterday and it was more difficult than I ever imagined !!!!!
Took me 2 days to assemble everything and got stuck a few times due to lack of special tools

This was the head condition
[ATTACH=CONFIG]167607[/ATTACH]

The head is clean because of the oil leaking which is not letting the carbon settle on head. The engine was blowing the carbon out through the exhaust valve.
The reason for oil seal rupture is leaking compression through valve.

Notice the oil leaking from valve oil seal
[ATTACH=CONFIG]167608[/ATTACH]
[ATTACH=CONFIG]167609[/ATTACH]

Did you change the valves or fit back the old valves after lapping.
After removing carbon from valve seats
[ATTACH=CONFIG]167610[/ATTACH]
[ATTACH=CONFIG]167611[/ATTACH]

Why did you not remove the exhaust valve. If you are removing one valve it is better to remove both and do the work.

Did you change the valves. Where is the picture of the piston crown. I am eager to see the carbon deposits on it. The head doesn't tell the whole story because of oil seeping.
I would like to thank you all for your help especially @sibun.
It wouldn't have been possible without your help..

Posting after a long time.. I am now a proud owner of a Splendor Pro. Had posted my frustrations with Honda Dream Yuga previously. An office colleague of mine offered to buy my Yuga and I was happy to sell it at a minor loss. Had already made my mind to buy the most trusted bike of India: Splendor. Colour: Black purple.
Have clocked 1500 kms till date and I am a happy customer.
All Hero owners are happy customers. There bikes may not be stylish but they are built like tanks and are niggle free.Welcome to splendor family. Rightly said "Lage aisa family jaisa".
Observations:
Was on leave for 1 fortnight so bike was idle. Self start wont work after returning. Battery down. It didn't charge even after long journeys. Took it to showroom to discover a faulty battery. Was replaced under warranty. Was made to pay labour charges for it. Are we supposed to pay labour charges for warranty jobs? Also do replacement parts fitted under warranty have warranty? I mean what if replacement battery is also faulty. Because showroom did not issue warranty card for replacement battery. They said there's no warranty for replacement parts

Having some issues with cold starts. Bike hiccups so have to keep the bike revving so that engine does not die but most of my rides are short (5-7 kms) and by the time engine warms up, I've already reached by destination. Should I touch the AFR screw? Or is it too early?
No its too early. Let the bike rack up kilometers and the problem will go. If the idle is set low, you can increase it a little.

Was generally observing bikes kept in stock at the Hero showroom. Observed that Hero is trying many different tyre suppliers since its breakup with Honda. Previously majority was MRF and Dunlops on CD Dawns. Now I am seeing Birla, Ceat, TVS, even Kenda on Splendor, Passion and Dawn! My bike has Ceat Secura Zoom. MRF is hardly seen. Reason? Cost?

The reason is availability. Presently all companies cannot cope with the number of bike production. SO the vendor keeps on changing. Even in after market tyre availability is very less.

Side helmet lock is not being offered now. Checked with other Splendors in stock and confirmed it.
You can fit one as after market accessories. No problem in that.
There were a couple of HF-Dawns with black finish engine like Passion Pro but white alloys. Haven't seen this before definitely. Don't know what model it exactly was

Some OT:

What is the perfect set of papers for police compliance? License, RC book, PUC, Insurance. Is anything missing?
Ya thats right.

Recently did a 150 km journey from Pune to Mumbai. Suffered from terrible butt sore. I dont know why it is happening. My back doesnt pain so much. Even I dont have butt sore when I travel for 8-10 hours by State Transport buses. But this was different. Literally had to stop every 10 kms so that I could endure the pain. Clothes were also adequately lose. Possible reason?

Change your riding position. If you are sitting too straight the butt will be sore. Moreover Hero bikes seat are on harder side. Get the seat added a Half inch soft foam from seat maker to make it comfortable. While adding the Foam make sure to keep the shape oof seat original rather than changing it.

Hi all,
Of late, I have noticed that when I start my splendor+ for a trip, the idling is normal.
But after I have travelled say 4-5 kms the idling increases conspicuously and the engine is idling too fast.
A week ago, when I changed gear to 4th the gear was stuck and engine revved too much upon leaving clutch.
Thanks in advance.
Hope 2014 well for all of you.

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Reg the AFR screw, take a photo and put permanent marker over current settings, slightly turn clockwise (1/8 turns) and the mixture becomes rich and will be easy to start. If that doesn't help, your idling screw (on left side) may be too low and can be made 1/8 turns more

Will reply to you at night with detailed analysis.

Speaking about reviews: Some review websites are so terrible I dont know how to judge. 50% reviews will say the product is mindblowing, outstanding, please buy, etc. Remaining 50% will say "Please dont buy, I am suffering from xyz, etc."

Service centers mess up good bikes, this is what i hear everywhere. I have Dream neo (2013 HET model) serviced on own by reading manual, so only comment on that, it is a satisfactory bike and reminds splendor all time with mileage of 70 when ridden decently. It ran 9000 kms and no signs of the dream yuga problems like chain gone, oil leak etc

I suppose you might want to start a dedicated thread for your bike maintenance whenever you are doing the Servicing yourself. It would be of great help and reference down the line. Cheers

Recently did a 150 km journey from Pune to Mumbai. Suffered from terrible butt sore. I dont know why it is happening. My back doesnt pain so much. Even I dont have butt sore when I travel for 8-10 hours by State Transport buses. But this was different. Literally had to stop every 10 kms so that I could endure the pain. Clothes were also adequately lose. Possible reason?