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**ravi@17bhp** · 06-16-2010, 10:57 PM

My bike is back from the ICU after the crankshaft transplant, and is now running very much fine. Rode for almost 350 kms after that. No issues as of now. Occasional bursts to 80 kmph and the bike showed no tantrums. The front brake pads are making noise and it has not gone even after 500 kms. I guess I have to replace the pads.

A good news to all the Stunner owners. I am able to eliminate the handle bar vibrations with some modification. When I got my Stunner, I found that there were no rubber bushes at the handlebar joints to the fork, unlike Unicorn. Unicorn has these rubber bushes. I have replaced the entire joint section with Unicorn's and now my bike is completely vibration free. A minimal and negligible vibrations creep in at 70 kmph and they vanish completely at 80 kmph and beyond.

I will put the pics very soon. I am sure with the above modification coupled with handle bar weights, the vibrations will completely vanish.

**black17BHP** · 08-25-2010, 10:19 PM

Originally posted by anirban View Post

Hi all,
Recently, I did a 450 kms one-day trip (from Bhubaneswar to Chandipur beach and back). And I did not feel any type of discomfort throughout the whole trip. I was riding at a constant 60kmph. I was accompanied by a ZMA throughout the trip. We exchanged our vehicles for about 50-60 kms. (The comfort level and smoothness at 5th gear of ZMA was unparallel...

) Anyways, my point is, the ZMA was cruising at 60kmph @ 5k rpm. The stunner was probably @ 6-6.5k rpm (that is what I felt. As I don't have a tachometer, can't provide you with the exact values). One sweet thing that I noticed is, after travelling 70-80 kms at a constant 60 kmph, when the engine became hot, the Stunner automatically shifted to 70 kmph at the same throttle...

That was awesome...

Anyways, my one-day 450 kms trip was a very comfortable one. Thanks to Stunner's sitting comfort. And the fuel efficiency was about 60 kmpl.
The highest speed that I attained on Stunner till now is 100 kmph. I don't think it will be able to cross that much, may be 105 kmph max.

Comments and Critics welcome...

man my ZMA does 60 at just above 3.5k RPM ..... at 5k RPM it does 80

**Parth** · 09-03-2010, 01:27 PM

Guys, My friend has a stunner(drum brakes and electric start) which is 2 years and 10500 kms old. Off late, some issues have started to come up :

1. Front brakes give a screeching kinda noise when used. The Authorised service center advised to change the brake shoes for curing this screeching noise. We did the same and the noise vanished for 500kms and then came back. What is the problem and how do we go about resolving it?

2. We went to a local mechanic for checking the above mentioned issue, he did not have any idea as to why the noise is coming. But he said to change the chain set

. I'm kinda confused as to why would a stunner needs a chain set replacement @ just 10.5k kms? Also, what's the cost of the chain set i.e. the front sprocket,the chain and the rear sprocket??

Also, I'd like to tell you guys that he did not run in his bike. After around 100 kms he started ripping till 80-100. Is that the reason why he is facing these problems so soon?

Also, He is getting a FE of around 40kmpl. Isn't that a tad too low for a 125?? I guess the fact that he did not run in the bike is the reason for this problem. What can be done to improve FE?

**sriram_r** · 09-03-2010, 07:44 PM

Originally posted by Parth View Post

Also, I'd like to tell you guys that he did not run in his bike. After around 100 kms he started ripping till 80-100. Is that the reason why he is facing these problems so soon

In my vehicle's user manual, it is specified to keep the vehicle around 40kph and keep varying it with in that range till the first 1000 kms as the engine is brand new and the internal parts of the engine will polish themselves to the right clearances, revving hard in that run in period may cause harm, not sure though..better consult HONDA SVC for further advice and work around

**Parth** · 09-04-2010, 03:48 PM

Originally posted by sriram_r View Post

In my vehicle's user manual, it is specified to keep the vehicle around 40kph and keep varying it with in that range till the first 1000 kms as the engine is brand new and the internal parts of the engine will polish themselves to the right clearances, revving hard in that run in period may cause harm, not sure though..better consult HONDA SVC for further advice and work around

Dude what you're telling me is what I already know.

My friend gets period scoldings from me for not running his bike in. But now As it's around 10k kms run, giving him advice about running in wont help him much. I'm asking a solution for the above mentioned problems. Thanks in advance

**ravi@17bhp** · 10-28-2010, 09:05 PM

Stunningly presenting the Stunner

CBF Stunner is one of the best looking bikes ever came to India. I sorely miss this FI Stunner, a real stunner in looks. Here is the album of the CBF Stunner FI that I owned for a brief period.

Picasa Album: http://picasaweb.google.com/ravi.349...tunnerFIAlbum#

**SAMUEL-Fi** · 10-29-2010, 12:21 PM

Hi ravi, amazing pictures. You really have a flair for photography.

What camera are you using? and what do you ride now?
Pardon me.Due to my work schedule I'm not able to follow the threads.

Ride Safe & Cheers,
Sam

**ravi@17bhp** · 10-30-2010, 10:11 AM

Originally posted by SAMUEL-Fi View Post

Hi ravi, amazing pictures. You really have a flair for photography.

What camera are you using? and what do you ride now?
Pardon me.Due to my work schedule I'm not able to follow the threads.

Ride Safe & Cheers,
Sam

Thanks for the complements Sam. The camera used is Powershot S2IS Canon. Now, I am riding Dazzler.

**cmahajan** · 11-20-2010, 08:01 PM

Hey all...this is my first post on xbhp. I wish all the wonderful riders out there a very warm hello !!

I have been riding bikes for about 6 years now and am quite interested in the whole idea of riding...

I recently bought a new Honda Stunner CBF on 17th Oct, 2010 in Mumbai. Pics attached. The total on road cost was Rs 61600 (non disk brake version).

I have clocked about 800 Kms on the Odo until now and the experience has been mostly good. The engine is quite refined being a Honda. The power output is a bit on the lower side as it's a 125cc but that is acceptable since we can't expect more from a 125cc vehicle than 11 BHP. The fuel efficiency right now is about 50 Kmpl (I have been maintaining constant velocities of about 45-50 Kmph)

Anyway..

Here are some good and some bad points that I observed:

Pros:
1. Good refined engine.
2. Good looks.
3. Big bike feel.
4. RPM meter and trip meter are standard now.
5. Decent fuel efficiency.
6. Honda brand name.
7. Good initial pickup.

Cons:
1. No kick starter lever.
2. Lack of power.
3. Not-so-impressive top speed.
4. Starts to vibrate a little above 60 Kmph (I haven't gone beyond 60 yet, some people say that the vibrations reduce above 70 Kmph. Need to verify this.)
5. No digital speedometer.
6. No monoshock. No nitrox filled shock abs.
7. A little pricey for a 125cc machine.

Any comments (good or bad) are welcome!

**cmahajan** · 11-21-2010, 12:48 PM

Hello...is anyone there?

**madhav krishna** · 11-22-2010, 02:06 AM

Welcome to xbhp

Originally posted by cmahajan View Post

I recently bought a new Honda Stunner CBF on 17th Oct, 2010 in Mumbai. Pics attached. The total on road cost was Rs 61600 (non disk brake version).

Quite pricey for a 125cc.

Originally posted by cmahajan View Post

Here are some good and some bad points that I observed:

Pros:
1. Good refined engine.Honda characteristics
2. Good looks.No doubt. it is india's one of the best looking bikes
3. Big bike feel.Again true
4. RPM meter and trip meter are standard now.
5. Decent fuel efficiency.
6. Honda brand name.
7. Good initial pickup.

Cons:
1. No kick starter lever.
2. Lack of power.Its when you cross 60kmph mark. Before that it is very powerful & smooth.
3. Not-so-impressive top speed.Its top speed is 100kmph+. It is enough for a 125cc.
4. Starts to vibrate a little above 60 Kmph (I haven't gone beyond 60 yet, some people say that the vibrations reduce above 70 Kmph. Need to verify this.)Not true. After 60 its vibrations are directly proportional to speeds.
5. No digital speedometer.
6. No monoshock. No nitrox filled shock abs.
7. A little pricey for a 125cc machine.Yes it is

Comments in bold.

@ravi:-
how much did you sold your bike for?? I remember that you had purchased it for a decent 65k.

**veryhiphop** · 11-22-2010, 11:44 AM

Originally posted by cmahajan View Post

Hey all...this is my first post on xbhp. I wish all the wonderful riders out there a very warm hello !!

I have been riding bikes for about 6 years now and am quite interested in the whole idea of riding...

I recently bought a new Honda Stunner CBF on 17th Oct, 2010 in Mumbai. Pics attached. The total on road cost was Rs 61600 (non disk brake version).

I have clocked about 800 Kms on the Odo until now and the experience has been mostly good. The engine is quite refined being a Honda. The power output is a bit on the lower side as it's a 125cc but that is acceptable since we can't expect more from a 125cc vehicle than 11 BHP. The fuel efficiency right now is about 50 Kmpl (I have been maintaining constant velocities of about 45-50 Kmph)

Anyway..

Here are some good and some bad points that I observed:

Pros:
1. Good refined engine.
2. Good looks.
3. Big bike feel.
4. RPM meter and trip meter are standard now.
5. Decent fuel efficiency.
6. Honda brand name.
7. Good initial pickup.

Cons:
1. No kick starter lever.
2. Lack of power.
3. Not-so-impressive top speed.
4. Starts to vibrate a little above 60 Kmph (I haven't gone beyond 60 yet, some people say that the vibrations reduce above 70 Kmph. Need to verify this.)
5. No digital speedometer.
6. No monoshock. No nitrox filled shock abs.
7. A little pricey for a 125cc machine.

Any comments (good or bad) are welcome!

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Congrats CM!...keep posting your experiences in future.

**cmahajan** · 11-22-2010, 11:50 AM

Guys...

I got a chance to take the bike for a spin y'day on the Western Express highway in Mumbai (From Bandra to Borivali). The stretch between Bandra and Andheri is quite good so I got the chance to touch a speed of about 80 Kmph.

I can verify that the vibrations of the bike which creep in at about 60 Kmph do ACTUALLY REDUCE above 70. The bike was almost as smooth at 80 Kmph as it is at 50.

Cheers !!!

@ Madhav - If the top speed of the bike is 100+ then I can't complain

(Haven't experienced it yet though).

**madhav krishna** · 11-22-2010, 05:26 PM

Originally posted by cmahajan View Post

I can verify that the vibrations of the bike which creep in at about 60 Kmph do ACTUALLY REDUCE above 70. The bike was almost as smooth at 80 Kmph as it is at 50.

Thats strange. I always heard that the bike screams out at speeds of 80kmph.

Originally posted by cmahajan View Post

@ Madhav - If the top speed of the bike is 100+ then I can't complain

(Haven't experienced it yet though).

It tops at around 103kmph. But for achieving that speeds you need to be very patient.

**cmahajan** · 11-22-2010, 08:56 PM

I agree that the engine has to work overtime at speeds of 80 Kmph or more. I was only commenting about the vibrations which I felt were noticeably less at 80 than at 60.

I understand that achieving speeds of 100+ on the Stunner would be a difficult affair and certainly would take some time to reach there...also...one has to have a long and traffic-free stretch of road to achieve 100+ as the bike will have to cover a long distance before the speedometer shows 100+ ..

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