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  • #736
    Originally posted by rameshap View Post
    Sachin/Pinaki ji During second service I am planning to convert my bike to disc brake. Just had a chat with service center who said he will consult the tech and give his opinion...and estimate.. I would like to have your thoughts and advice on this.. Ofcourse its a Honda kit and will be done at Honda ASC
    Should not be any problem if factory kit is fitted at ASC . But you need not do this unless you find serious shortcoming with the present drum brake . This is a relatively light bike . There is not that much improvement to be found it , vis-a-vis the cost involved vs a well maintained drum system .
    Originally posted by sachin1111 View Post
    rix,for changing spark the most important thing is how much deep you tighten the plug.as per manual,it says give 1/8th turn after it seats ...
    Very well explained & nice system by Sachin'jee ...always scared that I've overtightened the plug ... now I'll surely try this reference mark system ..
    With a new plug , you may have to tighten the thing more than the instructed 1/8 th of a turn after hand tightened snug . This is because you'll observe in a new plug , it will have a new sealing-washer kinda ring on the plug neck ... when new this needs to be crushed when tightened . After the first use , the 1/8th turn thing applies thereafter . However it should still come to rest around the reference mark of full-tight that you may have made earlier .. give or take a few millimeters (I think ).

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    • #737
      Bought the items. Listing them here, just in case if somebody wants to know the price:
      Honda Engine Oil 1 liter 228.75
      Washer 1.92
      Spark Plug 85.58
      Element Comp (Airfilter) 131.74
      By the way, guys, I had a minor fall today. But luckily I was wearing jacket, glows and knee guard. There were dirt on right hand glow and right side knee guard. If those riding gears were not on, wounds would have replaced those dirt marks.
      Last edited by rixBhp; 09-24-2011, 12:29 AM.
      Love the ride, not the destination

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      • #738
        Originally posted by Pinaki View Post
        Should not be any problem if factory kit is fitted at ASC . But you need not do this unless you find serious shortcoming with the present drum brake . This is a relatively light bike . There is not that much improvement to be found it , vis-a-vis the cost involved vs a well maintained drum system .

        Very well explained & nice system by Sachin'jee ...always scared that I've overtightened the plug ... now I'll surely try this reference mark system ..
        With a new plug , you may have to tighten the thing more than the instructed 1/8 th of a turn after hand tightened snug . This is because you'll observe in a new plug , it will have a new sealing-washer kinda ring on the plug neck ... when new this needs to be crushed when tightened . After the first use , the 1/8th turn thing applies thereafter . However it should still come to rest around the reference mark of full-tight that you may have made earlier .. give or take a few millimeters (I think ).
        yes pinaki ji agree with you,the 1/8 turn method applies to already used plug which you may take out for cleaning and refitting.
        @rix,user manual (page 50)has given this point that when fitting a brand new unused plug first give 1/2 turn,(this is to crush the sealing washer..as pinaki said)then unscrew the plug and then tighten again by giving 1/8 turn.
        in case of confusion,get it done from Honda ASE and then for future cleaning and refitting follow the method i mentioned.
        Last edited by sachin1111; 09-24-2011, 01:18 AM.

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        • #739
          Originally posted by rameshap View Post
          Sachin/Pinaki ji During second service I am planning to convert my bike to disc brake. Just had a chat with service center who said he will consult the tech and give his opinion...and estimate.. I would like to have your thoughts and advice on this.. Ofcourse its a Honda kit and will be done at Honda ASC
          remesh,wait for service center guy to give his opinion...i think it will cost you over 5k and they may change the front rim.In my opinion...your drum brakes are quite new(considering bike is less than 2k old)..so why not use the drum brakes for a while and when they get worn out get the disk.
          one more thing is ..disk brakes loose their bite in rains as compared to drum which are not affected.
          Last edited by sachin1111; 09-24-2011, 01:56 AM.

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          • #740
            hello guys, i'm a nube frm b'lore. own a cb twister myself. love the paint quality on the bike! butter smooth engine, and amazing throttle response. Just wish honda had added an extra gear, the bike deserves it! Right now i'm getting a mileage of around 60kmpl. Any guyide lines on how to improve the mileage? the dhruvdesh honda showroom in yelahanka records a max of 88kmpl! I usually drive bw 50-70kmph. I'm also facing a problem with the front cowl either one of the two vibrate and produce a sound. its takin away the pleasure of the ride. i informed the guys back in the showroom and they put some gum to one side. What should i do? can i get the cowls replaced under warranty?
            Don't matter what it is: Touring; Racing; Commuting. All I know is, I belong on the saddle.

            Rides : Honda CB Twister(Feb 2011 - Present) | TVS Apache RTR 180 ABS(Sept 2012 - May 2016) | Honda CBR250R C-ABS Repsol(March 2017 - Present)

            Break-in tension? Read this.

            Love camping and riding? Google - On Rustic Routes.

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            • #741
              I installed the plug myself. Thanks again Sachin and Pinaki for your directions. But I noticed that the new one is not NGK, it is Bosch (I asked for Twister spark plug at the ASC). Hope that wouldn't be a problem.
              Love the ride, not the destination

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              • #742
                Rix,i cant understand why honda ASE gave Bosh plug when usermanual clearly recommends using NGK.I hope its approved by honda.could you give us the model number of this Bosh plug?

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                • #743
                  hey guys... pl help me... are any f u facing the problem i am? with ur front cowls?? mine keep vibrating. the SC guys arent able to fix it... can i claim it under warranty?
                  Don't matter what it is: Touring; Racing; Commuting. All I know is, I belong on the saddle.

                  Rides : Honda CB Twister(Feb 2011 - Present) | TVS Apache RTR 180 ABS(Sept 2012 - May 2016) | Honda CBR250R C-ABS Repsol(March 2017 - Present)

                  Break-in tension? Read this.

                  Love camping and riding? Google - On Rustic Routes.

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                  • #744
                    Originally posted by madhav766 View Post
                    hey guys... pl help me... are any f u facing the problem i am? with ur front cowls?? mine keep vibrating. the SC guys arent able to fix it... can i claim it under warranty?
                    madhav, me too facing this same problem.it started after a miner accident i met with just a small paint scratch at that time but there was no vibration. but over the period of 6 months the vibration has slowly started surrounding the headlight area and its increasing steadily...and i can hear the Tarrrr....sound at low speeds these days.
                    looking at the front cowl it is fixed using some black color Adhesive..as you said.. to a housing that holds instrument like speedo etc.In my case this adhesive has lost contact with cowl.as per ASE This front cowl is replaceable(it costs around 1k i think),you may claim the warranty if its not your fault like accident.....as in my case.I have not yet tried fixing it with adhesive..but will try once to see if it works.
                    Last edited by sachin1111; 09-25-2011, 12:47 AM.

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                    • #745
                      Originally posted by sachin1111 View Post
                      madhav, me too facing this same problem.it started after a miner accident i met with just a small paint scratch at that time but there was no vibration. but over the period of 6 months the vibration has slowly started surrounding the headlight area and its increasing steadily...and i can hear the Tarrrr....sound at low speeds these days.
                      looking at the front cowl it is fixed using some black color Adhesive..as you said.. to a housing that holds instrument like speedo etc.In my case this adhesive has lost contact with cowl.as per ASE This front cowl is replaceable(it costs around 1k i think),you may claim the warranty if its not your fault like accident.....as in my case.I have not yet tried fixing it with adhesive..but will try once to see if it works.
                      Thanks sachin, i'll try getting it replaced. The adhesive works but its a mess. If its not sometning like quick fix it keeps comin off. But the quick fix ruins the paint.
                      Don't matter what it is: Touring; Racing; Commuting. All I know is, I belong on the saddle.

                      Rides : Honda CB Twister(Feb 2011 - Present) | TVS Apache RTR 180 ABS(Sept 2012 - May 2016) | Honda CBR250R C-ABS Repsol(March 2017 - Present)

                      Break-in tension? Read this.

                      Love camping and riding? Google - On Rustic Routes.

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                      • #746
                        Pinakiji/Sachin Today noted oil marks on the base of the engine on the gear box side Is this engine oil leak? There were not fresh and were confined to a small area.... I had had an engine oil change last Thursday... I do not feel the engine overheating .. as well..Need you advice here... Also I am planning to lubricate chain .. I have motul chain spray as well as Mak ASE90 gear oil what would you guys advice? The guy at the petrol pump said chain hardens and looses life if I use gear oil strange..

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                        • #747
                          I have purchased a ring spanner 12/13 for 50 rupess Capital investment

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                          • #748
                            Originally posted by rameshap View Post
                            Pinakiji/Sachin Today noted oil marks on the base of the engine on the gear box side Is this engine oil leak? There were not fresh and were confined to a small area.... I had had an engine oil change last Thursday... I do not feel the engine overheating .. as well..Need you advice here... Also I am planning to lubricate chain .. I have motul chain spray as well as Mak ASE90 gear oil what would you guys advice? The guy at the petrol pump said chain hardens and looses life if I use gear oil strange..
                            Clean off the oil patch well with paper-tissue and keep an eye on the area ... lets see if any oil re-appears there . Could be just some external oil somehow .
                            Clean chain with kerosene and toothbrush . If you've already purchased the motul chain spray , you may just as well use it after cleaning .. it's very good . If not bought the motul yet , don't , use SAE90/EP90 gear oil ( castrol or the cheaper BP , mak's okk too .. ) with same toothbrush , it's cheap and just as good . Psr advices grease afterwards , which I tried ( after the gear oil) and found to substantially reduce chain noise , goooood . The blackish heavy petroleum grease I have is messy . Chains are made of very hard steel , I can't see any oil hardening it any further .
                            Originally posted by rameshap View Post
                            I have purchased a ring spanner 12/13 for 50 rupess Capital investment
                            isn't it ? I still need to find time to go to shop for a set ... want spanners that don't slip .
                            Last edited by Pinaki; 09-27-2011, 12:29 AM.

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                            • #749
                              Originally posted by rameshap View Post
                              Pinakiji/Sachin Today noted oil marks on the base of the engine on the gear box side Is this engine oil leak? There were not fresh and were confined to a small area.... I had had an engine oil change last Thursday... I do not feel the engine overheating .. as well..Need you advice here... Also I am planning to lubricate chain .. I have motul chain spray as well as Mak ASE90 gear oil what would you guys advice? The guy at the petrol pump said chain hardens and looses life if I use gear oil strange..
                              Ramesh,as pinaki said,fully wipe that oil and keep a close eye on that area...see if oil appears again,also keep eye on oil drain bolt.i.e wipe any oil on drain bolt with paper/cloth and see if any oil appears around drain bolt for next few days.Did you oiled your chain few days back?it could be that too much of oil has been put on chain for lubrication..this excess oil could drip down from anywhere....as chain keeps moving. also for next few days keep checking the engine oil level on daily basis for any drop in level..till you are sure no more oil is coming.
                              chain looses its life due to dirt,dryness & normal wear & tear....SAE90 oil is good enough though it requires more frequent lubrication as compared to spray.
                              Last edited by sachin1111; 09-27-2011, 01:17 AM.

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                              • #750
                                Has anyone tried replacing the stock handlebars with racing ones? is it ok if i do? And can anyone give me guidelines on some self maintenance of the bike? I'm a nube and i hardly know anything.
                                Last edited by madhav766; 09-27-2011, 07:06 AM.
                                Don't matter what it is: Touring; Racing; Commuting. All I know is, I belong on the saddle.

                                Rides : Honda CB Twister(Feb 2011 - Present) | TVS Apache RTR 180 ABS(Sept 2012 - May 2016) | Honda CBR250R C-ABS Repsol(March 2017 - Present)

                                Break-in tension? Read this.

                                Love camping and riding? Google - On Rustic Routes.

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