Thanks for the info.

Rating shown in the bottle:API SG/CD

What is the cost of Splendor clutch plates?..A local mechanic told me that he can give me that for 250/-{bosch}..and should i go for an oil change after that

I used Makino clutch plates for my splendor (Rs.120),original clutch plates for my passion(Rs.310/-.)
Oil needs to be drained anyway for replacing clutch as the clutch cover needs to be removed.


I also got SFN oil seal for Rs.75 each.(SKF costs Rs.30 here.)
Bajaj fork oil Rs.45 per bottle (165ml) (As I could not find any other oil)

Need Help.

Please help me guys!!!

Here is the problem.

Even if I close the AFR screw fully clockwise,the engine is not dying.
On top of this , if I rotate the idle screw by full two turns anti-clockwise the engine is not dying.
But if I use chock it dies immediately.

Is it normal or something wrong ? Mechanic is saying that it is normal.

I have cleaned and oiled the air-filter two weeks back using gear oil,could this be the reason or do I need to check something else ?
FYI,There is no backfiring from silencer or pickup issues.

I also changed the clutch plates and pressure as Sibun advised,clutch now judders only when the engine is cold but everything becomes normal after warm up and I guess this is due to improper AFR which is causing improper firing at idling RPM.

Sorry for troubling you guys

Guys, my splendor has been covered with tiny spots of white because the people white washing couldn't be bothered to move my vehicle before white washing their walls.

Immediately after I found out,I tried to remove the spots by rubbing the bike with some coconut oil.but only a few spots came out.

Can anyone suggest what liquid can I use to remove those white spots?

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There is nothing to feel sorry. We are here to help you.
The splendor afr screw is air screw which when opened leans the mixture and when closed will richen the mixture. After tuning where the rpm is highest then on opening the screw will decrease the rpm. From your description you have over oiled the air filter thus your engine is running rich.
Clean the air filter again and slightly oil it on the surface. Now ride it for 15 minutes and re-tune it. If afr screw is not responding then post i will tell you what to do.
Just wash the bike and let it dry. Now buy a 2k rubbing compound from pidilite and apply it and your all white spots will come out. Even some light scratches and oxidised paint will also come out. After that apply wax on the surface.
Pidilite
@aboveall- Some of the manufacturers of fiber body parts are SAI and MAPLE, I couldn't find there website but they will be available in mumbai easily.

@sibun-jee

Pidilite had two compounds. One for scratches and stains.another one for scratches. 2k running compound which you have suggested is only for scratches (according to their website).



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What is the best way to test/check the mileage ?How much can be expected from a splendor ?

Idle mixture adjustment (air or fuel screw adjustment) - YouTube

engine oil brand

Is hero honda genuine 10w30 oil safe for my 2002 model splendor? the manual says 20w40 oil should be used.

if 20w40 is to be strictly used, then i will have to buy a different brand since HH no more stocks 20w40.

which brand 20w40 oil do i buy and what will be the cost for 900ml bottle?
for comparison, HH 4T Plus 10W30 costs Rs.215/-

Thanks , but can anyone confirm that the plug wire un-screws from the coil ?? I don't want to break it trying , happens with me all the time .
Ok , I'll look at the carb soon .. promise . I am aching hard all over today after I spent the whole afternoon(4hours) at chandni-market here scouring for various odds and ends on foot and in rain too .
Yes , I need to check the battery also .. have not done that .

Best deal in battery here now is SF-sonic for about 400 Rs , dunno if that includes discount for old battery . SF-Sonic is made by exide (since they bought out the Standard-Furukawa plant) .

Yes , PSR'Jee ... those are the good components that is very essential for motorcycle engines and that they are reducing day by day , or leaving them out altogether for petrol car oils owing to Catcons and environment norms . Diesel rated oils still contain quite a lot of zddp plus a very potent detergent pack . Overall they are also much more robust in use . Diesel rated oils are preferred by motorcyclists worldwide , wherever a motorcycle specific oil is not available or too expensive or JASO is not a widely used standard(like in the USA) .

Yes , you should have no problems with those . I don't think they have any anti-friction additives .
No , shell says that US/Canada alone consumes all the Rotella they can make .. so nothing left for US . Rotella is a very popular oil there for motorcycles .

Not necessary if your mechanic maintains cleanliness and is careful not to let any dirt or debris enter the engine case during the work . Most you can do is change the oil earlier than usual the next time , that is what I do .
You should try less abrasive methods like kerosene/ mineral-turpentine oil followed by a hot detergent solution, before you try abrasive pastes like rubbing compounds .. I feel . I'd also try some iso-propyl alcohol first .

I was also under that false impresion at first . But yes , Spendor's AFR adjusting screw is an Air-Screw . So turning it in(clockwise) reduces the air and makes the mixture rich, and vice versa .
Sibun'jee gave me the best tip - how to tell if the mixture is correct . Ask him .
Mine is giving 62-68 nowdays in summer , last winter it gave a steady 72 kmpl , 62 riding slowly and frequent clutch-brake-gearshift in very congested areas . I use the reserve-to-reserve method , recording the odometer reading on my phone everytime it hits reserve and I fill it again with just 2 liters , then calculate from that .

The shell oil available for diesel engine in India seem to be good..esp., the R4 which is API CI-4.This product contains good quantity of ZDDP...about 1500 ppm and good detergents..I also found that the R3x contains 1200 ppm of ZDDP and is rated API CG-4...I am trying to get the R4 and try in ZMA....
The castrol GTX diesel rated API CI-4 is also supposed to be good..but there is also a GTX diesel which is rated API CH-4 which is to be avoided...

It can be removed,I checked it yesterday.
If you want proof then I will post the picture .

Use Motul 3000 4T plus 20W40,900ml costs Rs.220.

Nahi bhai , your word is enough ... . Want to profusely thank everyone here again for all the things I am learning here .

Took out the front bikini fairing (for the first time by myself on a bike) as guided by you ... and oh my gosh ! It's a veritable jungle in there !



3 socket type connectors and too numerous bullet type connectors and Y-splits to count . Cleaned 'em a bit and put back . It'll take more time than I had today to do them all properly . Got the itch again to solder 'em all up for good .