Re: Honda Unicorn Dazzler

@nsengg both top and bottom bearings measure the same
i dont have the bearing balls to measure combined thickness
and these are not accurate measuremnt i dont have a vernier caliper at home

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my dazzler has done 15415 KMs,
100 KMs back i have done OIL change(ZIC Fully Synthetic 10-40 , 1 Litre)
last time i pour Honda Throttle Fully Synthetic 10-30 , 1 Litre in starting bike was very smooth but after 350 Kms not so smooth(Top gears slip sometime), so i change the oil brand as suggested by oil dealer.
i inspect old oil just before oil change ,just touch the oil guage dip stick & that was about 800ml after drain.
few days back -- it show some white smoke during cold start when i am using chowk .but after 1-2 minutes there is no smoke.
i doubt that rings are gone bad,
how it is possible that rings wear in just 15000 KMs .although i change the oil in every 2000-2500 KMs.
is it possible a lean AFR mixture cause smoke or rings wear down fast. i am getting FE of 55 Kmpl in local but decent driving.

should i change Rings only or Piston also
can i select CBZ extreme/ HUNK 's Ring + Piston (as per my knowledge the maximum engine spare parts of these three bike are same)

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A new problem
My choke is not functioning like before, when the choke is engaged the rpm doesnt rise(only till 1500rpm)
The mechanic at the svc redirected the clutch cable(removed the cable from the lever) while installing the handle after the cone set replacement
what may be wrong???

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It seems even I need to change cone set of my bike. it has done ~19500 Kms. I did observe some problems before also, but service guys just adjusted handle.

One more update about cold start problem. It was found that the spark was getting leaked from the connector(socket between wires form battery and spark plug, don't know actual name of that part) at spark plug. The spark was visible from around that connector every time I pressed start button (probability of bike getting started was 1/10). It was removed cleaned and connected again by service center guys and now my bike starts every time the start button is pressed. (I added it to my checklist)
Also, It was recommended by service center guys to start with NO throttle if choke was on. (It really helped me during cold start, earlier I would release some throttle out of desperation to start it)

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Shailesh

Re: Honda Unicorn Dazzler

Finally managed to source the hh hunks bracket which is meant for the disc brake version. I would like to highlight the difference between brackets meant for drum brake & disc brake ----->



Bracket on LHS is meant for disc brakes which is having provision for mounting the assembly.
Now the installation work is expected to start by tomorrow. I will update with pics as soon as this installation work is over.

Re: Honda Unicorn Dazzler

Hi all,

I met an accident last week. Because of which one of the front forks of my bike got bent (the steels tube is curved like banana now), front mudguard and headlight assembly got damaged. There is minor damage to bikes foot pegs and fairing also.

Now when I look back, I feel the incident could have been avoided. (may be with even better braking characteristics, right now the brakes are just adequate)

my current tires are only just under ~20K Kms old,
I am planning to upgrade my bikes tires to 110/70R17 54H P. STREET RAD F TL/TT (front)|130/70R17 62H P. STREET RAD R TL/TT (rear): Michelin pilot street radial.
Will it be wise to do so? Have seen guys upgrading to this size here in forum. (No one shared +/- tives yet)

Is there anything else I can do for better stopping/grip=safety. (I am not much bothered about mileage and performance)
please advise.

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Shailesh

Re: Honda Unicorn Dazzler

[MENTION=50025]phat_17[/MENTION] has upsized to 110 front and 130 rear. You can talk to him regarding pros and cons.

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Shailesh, hope you're fine post the accident. Regarding tires, [MENTION=42765]plasmabhai[/MENTION] has already given his pointers. I'd have asked you to do the very same.
Now, keeping in mind the bold part from your post:
1. Practice panic braking.
2. See if you can upgrade to steel braided brake lines. (not worthy IMO)
3. Switch to a softer compound front tire (more grip, but more punctures). Keep the same spec. R15's front would be ideal.

P.S - Dazzler has in fact optimal shoes for overall Indian conditions. 99% of skidding-after-braking occurs due to the rider's faulty braking, not tires.

Re: Honda Unicorn Dazzler

Has anyone fitted 55w halogen on their dazzler? No DC conversion, no HID's, just plonking in a higher watt bulb in the current setup.

Can this be done?

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Yeah I did this on my bike - long story short, does not work.

Thing is that dazzler had a AC/DC setup where headlights, tail light & number plate light are AC but high beam flash, brake light, indicators, console etc are DC.

The RR unit of dazzler sends only enough power to head lights to support 35W bulb, rest of the power goes in to recharge the battery.

When I simply plonked in a 55w bulb, it actually glowed dimmer than stock 35w. I am guessing this was because resistance of the filament in 55w bulb is more than 35w and the RR unit was not sending enough power to the bulb. Even at rpms >6000 the bulb was not as bright as stock.

But when you press the flash button the high beam 60w flashes in all its glory because the connection is DC and power is drawn directly from the battery.

Moral of the story, simply plonking in 55w in dazzler will not work because of AC/DC setup. At the very least you need an AC/DC to full DC conversion. It is my guess that dazzler will be able to handle a direct swap to 55w without coil rewind with just a direct DC setup. But don't quote me on that!

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i have done my bike's engine minor repair work.
when i open head assembly there was lot of carbon deposit on Piston & Inlet Valve(also in inlet valve gallery of Head )
i observe the Rings that there was little gap in ring's both ends when i place it in Cylinder, so i decide to continue with these rings.
i have change valve seal, valve seat repair.
now it don't show bluish white smoke any time till now, but there is a issue with starting in morning.
my idling is 1300-1400 RPM

1) it always start with choke(never mind) in cold morning.but after 23 minutes of starting when i try to move in 1 st gear it goes to die(no changes in tuning of Carburetor )
my doubt ,valves was tight, but that was fine, i inspect valve clearance (As it idling goes to 600 RPM when i try to down idling)

2) i throttle it high in neutral (4000-5000 RPM) & leave accelerator it rpm down very slowly(take some time 3-4 Seconds)

3) after some 5-6 Kms Ride when i stop the bike @ office (not engine) RPM goes down to 800 RPM but after a moment it idle normal 1300-1400 RPM.






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Now after rebuilt my bike give me a problem that when I start my bike in chowk engage it show whitish smoke .
But after chowk disable it never show smoke.
I check the chowk assembly in carb but it was fine as look.
Also there is slow responce in low rpm (not done any change in carb setting)
As it was performed well before engine minor repair.




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Thanks a lot plasmabhai and Divya Sharan. Divvya agree with your take on stock tires. But it all happened very quickly to me, was sort of unavoidable. On looking back I feel (which I completely forgot before) my bikes tires were over inflated, recommended is (F-R) 25-29 / 25-33PSI with pillion. That morning I filled tires from a petrol pump where attendant used analog meter. (They usually have tendency to fill more air and I would check it with my own digital pressure gauge to maintain recommended value when back home). I knew it was more but I didn’t ask him to lower it and continued riding (Was getting late). When I checked tires after a couple of days from accident I found it to be 30/40PSI. I usually prefer pumps where air pump pressure is digitally controlled. (It beeps when reaches fixed PSI). Can’t deny, it was my negligence towards safe (riding) tire pressure. It was foolish on my part, It’s a Lesson for me.

Re: Honda Unicorn Dazzler

Finally much needed rear-sets mod for Dazzler -



I guess Honda should have launched it in this way.

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Impressive, what all workaround you had to do to fit it. was it really easy or needed some expertise.

Could you also share breakup of the cost incurred. Part+Mod+labor


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Regards,
Shail016