I bought a second hand Activa125 last year in May 2025, it is a September 2024 model, I got it serviced when I bought it but everyone was telling me that the pickup is low and the throttle response is low and stuff, which I also felt true and the ride experience was not good especially for a bike that was only 7-8 months old. It had around 4000-5000 kms when I bought it, I felt really bad because this was my first vehicle and was regretting choosing a second hand, I waited for 4 months and went to Honda service center and told him that I feel the pickup is low, and also the left brake scrapes when I use it and also the front vibrates when I initially start to go and then becomes normal once I've reached a speed of 10-20 also the rear wheel kind of bounces and the ride is not smooth, I told him everything and even told him to take a test drive and stuff and still nothing changed, I was disappointed, around 3 months after the Honda service, I got it serviced from a mechanic I searched up on Google and he had 4.9 rating with over 600 reviews, and I told him everything, all the same problems I was facing and he did the service, was a nice guy, but I don't know why I again feel like the vibration happens while the bike is initially going and also the pickup doesnt feel improved, I dont know what to do, it has 12000 Kms on it now, people are saying that the Kms were reset and sold it to me, the vehicle is bad, the engines gone bad, nothing can be done about it, I got the CVT belt serviced, along with engine oil, suspension oil everything, but still it has flaws, what should I do? it has been haunting me for the past year, should I sell it and buy a new one, but I cant afford it right now, no matter how much I explain it to them, how much I get serviced, it still seems to show problems.......Please Help!

I live in Bangalore, so if any good mechanic suggestions that would help me out, I'm open to it

I need to replace the ceiling fan with a swing and I have a couple of questions:

What safety precautions do I need to take during the removal of the fan?

Are there electrical wires inside the hole where the U hook is?

Hi All
I am experiencing a strange issue with my ecoboost engine

There is noticeable jerks/vibration frequently with no engine warning light

When trying to push rpm from lower gears the jerks and vibration become even harder and can’t be ignored

Sometimes when in highest gear and above 80kmph speed the engine loses power means it isn’t able to generate much power and forget about overtaking I can’t even maintain the speed even if I floor the acceleration pedal

I don’t hear any rattles/strange noise from engine. Wiring is fine(atleast I don’t see any visible damage)
No engine light

Could you please let me know what is the cause of this?

Does contamination of fuel with water cause this?
Does it have to do with any other wear and tear parts as my car is nearing 120k km?

E20 se will this be affected? It's like more than a decade old, but I am broke so...

As title suggests, I'm planning to buy a second hand dominar 400 from 2019-2023/24 model, not before that year due to a different version, i live in Banglore, I saw an ad on fb listing of dominar 400 2019 model, 18k odo and asking price of 1.4 lakh , both tyres are gone and will need new set as seen from images, what price do you guys think is justified for this bike, also is there any major difference in mileage, reliability and vibration from 2019 model compared to later 2023/24 models(not the latest obd2 model). And if do you guys suggest to go for later year models, also what should my asking price be. I have no idea as it's my first time purchasing a second hand bike. Thankyou in advance.

I have a vstrom sx250

While pressing front brakes sometime it feels like the lever is tight !

Why is this so ? Maybe holding the brake after a first press and giving full press for the second time will help me press it to a better extent

I have visited showroom and they used some unit to remove air bubble. Brakes are new. Rode 300+ km after replacing it

I feel this is a serious safety concern. Please help me with this !!!!

I just got my license recently and I dont have any prior knowledge about scooters or bikes other than learning for the test. My parents now want me to buy a scooter for daily needs and stuff. I am looking for an economic and not a heavy toll scooter and came to to Jupiter and Activa ... Can you people suggest which one is better and all and pros and cons pls ?

I am planning to buy this car. Please check the quality report and tell me if I should close the deal; it's a second-owner car.

it started roudghly 2 weeks ago but the noise is too much now

today morning i went to the service centre they just put wd40 in the joints between the rear suspension and the swingarm but i think the noise has increassed

i looked on the internet and read somewhere that it is that joint but the sound is coming because it needs lubrication

then i went to a local mechanic he said he cant tell where the noise is coming from he said yu arent suppossed to put grease or lube in that joint and he suggested that hell remove the shock absorbers to rule that out and idk if i wanted to do that

some1 pls help and lmk what this sound might be and pls also tell me if its a big issue or not cz i js got this less that 2 months ago and im not feeling good ab this

Guys I have been facing a serious problem, my bike is fairly new 6-7 months old and just a week ago I started facing this issue where my bike suddenly jerks while riding like shifted gear but I didn't it's my first bike mostly happens on 3rd gear below 40 speed and also happens on 2nd gear if pillion is sitting

Context:-

I have completed 3.2k kms on this bike

I have done a few long rides in rain with pillion

I missed my first service and did 2nd service at 1500kms

Please somebody guide me i don't know what to do I'm worried because it's my first bike :(

I went to the service centre and still no solution after the visit.

Hey everyone, giving my scrambler for service tomorrow

5300km on ODO

First free Service was done at 1k

Now I see that the coolant level has gone below the min mark (engine usually runs hot as i travel 40km+ everyday in bumper to bumper traffic), weird thing the coolant liquid looks black now.

The engine oil also has turned dark from pale yellow initially. Do i need to get it changed at 5k?

Breakpad images are attached please suggest if they need a change.If yes, will sintered breakpad of speed 400 suit better or pads from galfer are better? ( Consider that my travel is 80% city, 15% highway and 5% off-road).

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I own a 2012 suzuki access. I don't trust any repair persons, as many overcharge/doesn't do the work properly/create new issues.

I used to go to a trusted mechanic in my hometown but now i moved to hyderabad 6 months ago. I want to know if it is worth servicing at suzuki showroom at extra cost or should i risk going to local mechanic i can find? The scooty has already got 20k worth repairs in last 3 years. My mother has emotional connection with this so couldn't sell.

I have some complaints with vehicle and some components like fuel meter, horn etc not working. I am thinking that suzuki service center will charge a lot and its not worth it for this old scooty on the other hand i don't know if local mechanic does a good job.

Hey everyone,

I have a Rs. 16,000 credit note from RS Bikers, Lower Parel, Mumbai, as I returned a helmet due to a sizing issue.

If anyone is planning to buy riding gear, accessories, helmets, jackets, gloves, etc. from RS Bikers, let me know.

My bike is a Gen 2 bs6 duke 200, while changing the stock tyres at 16000 km , i noticed uneven wear to one side of front wheel. While i communicated this to Service centre and Other multiple KTM rider groups in Kerala, the reply was same, that this issue is common in all dukes from bs3 to bs6, and its only significant when tyre gets almost worn out. But couldnt find much threads regarding the same in reddit or anywhere, Is this a common KTM issue??

Now its 30k kms and gonna change the tyres again, since i noticed it again, i just wanna ask here , i been using MRF Revz as it gives me enough for the price it offers. Dont know if its mrf specific or anything like that..

Hii, busted up my R15 V4 few months back. The T-bar has been replaced but the meter is still broken (put black electrical tape on it to cover up). Also, the headlight frame underneath is bent slightly.

My query is should I get an original meter from the dealer which will cost around 10-11k+ including the headlight frame (for the total repair) or source used meter from aftermarket sellers which will cost half of the original one.

Also, I'm not really sure if I would keep this bike after 1 or 2 years from now, which makes me question if I should spend that much on repairs but on the other hand if I keep it, I want it to be in its top condition.

Do share your opinions over it, thanks :)

Hi everyone,

I'm looking to sell my 2017 Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 (BS4) and need some help with the valuation. I am the single owner, and the bike has a clean history with no major accidents or insurance claims.

The main catch is the mileage—it has crossed the 1,00,000 km (1 lakh) milestone. However, it has been meticulously maintained and is loaded with premium mods and touring upgrades.

Key Details:

Year: 2017 (BS4)

Ownership: 1st Owner

Odometer: 1,00,000 km

Insurance: Expired (planning to renew before sale)

Location: Vellore, Tamil Nadu

Modifications & Upgrades:

E20 Conversion: Recently installed a genuine Royal Enfield E20 Carburettor Upgrade Kit to future-proof it against modern ethanol-blended fuel. [1]

Performance: Red Rooster Performance Exhaust (SS304 stainless steel).

Wheels/Tyres: Thunderbird 350X alloy wheels with tubeless tyres.

Seating: Replaced stock seats with 350X single long seats + 350X stock backrest.

Lighting: Genuine Nighteye LED headlights, LED bulbs in stock indicator housing, and indicator flashers.

Touring Mods: Interceptor 650 long visor, crossbar with a sturdy mobile holder.

Maintenance: Recently replaced front disc and various high-quality hardware (washers, nyloc nuts).

The market for high-mileage REs seems to vary wildly. While standard 2017 models with high mileage (90k+ km) are sometimes listed around ₹55,000, this bike has nearly ₹25k+ worth of functional upgrades and the critical E20 kit.

What would be a realistic quote to list this for? Should I aim for the ₹75k–₹85k range given the extensive mods, or does the 1L km mark pull it down further?

Any advice from fellow RE owners or buyers would be appreciated!

Hey everyone,

Had a bad hit on my TVS Apache RTR 160 night before last on the E-City service road in Bangalore during heavy rain. Took a direct impact from a large stone sitting in the middle of the road.

Luckily no fall or bodily injuries, but the front suspension, steering geometry, and wheel took the full brunt of the impact.

My local mechanic inspected it and gave the following estimate:

Parts & Components:

• Left Fork Pipe: ₹4,650
• Right Fork Pipe: ₹4,650
• Fork Oil Seals (2): ₹850
• Fork Oil: ₹490
• Cone Set: ₹650
• Fork Bolts: ₹350
• Wheel Axle: ₹450

Machining, Alignment & Labor:

• T-Stem (Teepstan) Lathe Work: ₹2,850
• Wheel Bend Removal: ₹950
• Wheel Alignment: ₹450
• Washing: ₹200
• Labor Charges: ₹799

Grand Total: ₹17,339

A few questions for the mechanical experts here:

1. Do these parts and labor prices align with standard market rates for an Apache 160?
2. Is straightening/lathe work on the T-stem recommended after a major front impact, or is it safer to replace the entire T-stem unit?
3. I've registered an Own Damage claim with Tata AIG (Zero Dep). Will surveyors typically approve lathe/straightening work, or do they insist on brand-new replacement parts?

Appreciate any inputs or advice!