Did you try using the choke ? It usually happens with most of the bikes, I believe, you need to pull down the choke.

Yes I did.... It works, but is it needed to be done everytime the engine turns cold... It doesnt make sense to me using the choke everytime we start the bike in the morn or whenever the engine turns cold...

My odo reads 1256 kms....

Guyz... M thinkin of fitting my Dazzler with HIDs... Any suggestions...?

Guys did a test drive on Dazzler on behalf of my friend. Distance driven approximately 2 Kms. The ODO reading of bike 36 Kms. Engine idle rpm was set to 2000 rpm, but engine was running very silently.

Pros

1. Low saddle height even a guy like me (5 6") can put both feet on ground.
2. Light weight and nimble
3. Very smooth gear box
4. Good stability under braking ( Didn't use rear brake)
5. Comfortable seating for pillion

Cons

1. Easily mistaken for Twister
2. Lacks low end torque compared to FZ

Thats sums my riding experience, couldn't get enough space to redline her. I heard many people saying the engine smoothness is lost in Dazzler, I didn't feel so, after covering some 3K on ODO engine will be as smooth as Unicorn. Transmission is worth mentioning, best in its class. My friend wanted to book Dazzler, but give up the idea when Sales Man said a waiting period of 8 months. We said that we can arrange for a ready cash he didnt even budge. He just lost a potential buyer.



New engines get heated quickly as the resistance between piston rings and cylinder is high. Piston rings will eventually wear forming an optimum coupling with cylinder, which is usually called as break-in period. This is very common and will go away as you drive.
On cold starts its always advised to use choke. Since the engine is mounted vertically unlike horizontal engine of HeroHonda, always idle the bike at least for half a minute so that oil rises to every essential components, this will decrease the wear and tear. Air cooled engines works in optimum(max mileage) at an engine temp of 80 degrees, so always ride slow for first 5 min. If the engine still stalls set the idle rpm a little higher say 1500 rpm.

Its always good to change the oil quickly, not just oil but filter also. The majority of break-in happens in initial few kms. The chips and fine metal particles may clog the filter and may hinder the oil circulation. But if you take bike to service centre they may take it as first service. Consult them if they can change oil and filter only.

Yea, I too was thinking about it and inquired at a local shop.
There were two models. One without guarantee at a price of Rs.2600 with installation and another is Philips with 1 year guarantee for both bulb and ballast for a price of Rs.3600/-. I'm doubtful about the later because have heard that Philips starting range is 6000. Shop owner was telling that this won't void electrical warranty of the bike, but (I think) this will take away the warranty as the AC system needs to be converted to DC.

Need help from experienced guys.

Thanks a lot for your detailed explanation on this... It helps to understand the reason for engine heating up

Since I am in Pune and bike in mumbai, I asked my bro to get the oil changed.He went to the Honda service station but they refused to change the oil.. He told them that he wants to change the oil and is paying for the same, but they said that they will not do it.. Was quite amazed by their answer.

I ll keep an eye on this.. Even I was thinking of the same but once I complete my run in

Its my pleasure bro. If the service centre refuses to change the oil, buy a 1L can of Honda oil or any other preferably Motul, Gulf, AGIP (only mineral oil ) and Oil filter(from service centre) and go to a local mech. He will change the oil and filter for not more than 20 bucks. I think Honda uses Idemitsu oil though its packaged as Honda oil, since your bro is in Mumbai he can get all kinds of oil. Do change oil, its the cheapest and safest tweak for engine health.

Ride safe......

I was thinking of the same, was just not sure of the oil that Honda uses...
is it important to change the oil filter too ??? What if one just changes oil and not the filter cuz I have just completed 100 kms...

The oil filter would be clogged by now. The metal chips and particles will be produced in the first few kms say 20 km and they will get trapped in the filter and this filthy oil(suspended with fine metal particulates) is being circulated through out. Its mandatory to change the oil and filter in the first service. But the oil change interval is 750-1000 km which is way too long. Usually the oil filter is only available at service centre, you have to buy it from them. If you change only oil its OK, but when this new oil circulates through the filter(already clogged) it will get dirty soon(whats the need to change oil then). So its better if you change both. The oil filter will cost around 35 and the 1 L mineral oil will cost 200, its still cheap.

Wen i enquired, i found the price to be 1400 per bulb (Xenos) with a year's warranty... but i think its a Xenon angel eye bulb... Whats the difference between A HID and xenon...

M confused...

I did my first service today and they just changed the oil when I asked they said it need to be changed now. Should I go back n tell them to fix it ?

Hmmm... makes sense... I ll be going back to Mumbai this weekend, will get in donw on my own then rather than asking my bro to do it... He will get confused.. lol

You should hurry back and change the oil filter before the new oil is spoiled. Filter change on first service should never be skipped, what ever they say force them to change.

Yeah, its worth that much effort. Most people suggest Motul 3000T as best oil for break-in . I would suggest to buy the Honda oil and filter from service centre and get it changed from a local mechanic.