Honda Aviator: Service update & choke cable replacement at 20,000 km

Overall, the scooter works like a charm, returning 45-50Kmpl FE every time.

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• In May 2023, a regular "mini service" with engine + transmission oil replacement, greasing, and adjustment of the brakes

• HSRP - In Dec 2023, I ordered the new plates online and got them fixed at the same dealership where I bought the scooter back in 2015. They ended up swapping the front and back plates and when I pointed it out, they swapped them back and the plates have 4 rivets each now!

• Horn - In Jan 2024, the horn went limp. Took it to the mechanic at Splash Kaggadasapura and he found that connectivity and continuity were fine, and the switch was good too. He then adjusted the tuning screw at the back of the horn and it came back to life!

A friend who has owned an Aviator for many years and whose recommendation led to my evaluation and eventual purchase says that the horn issues are recurring in his scooter as well but are usually related to the connectivity

• Choke Cable - sometime in Feb 2024, the choke lever stopped working - it wouldn't budge!

The mechanic at Splash Kaggadasapura (now my regular go-to mechanic for the scooter) told me the cable needed to be replaced and he was unable to source it.

• April 2024 - After almost a month and a half, found the time to get the Choke cable replacement done. I bought the part from City Honda in Ramamurthy Nagar and had it replaced by the mechanic at Splash.

Part Details:

• Part Name: CABLE COMP, CHOKE
• Part Number: 17950-KWP-F00
• Price: Rs.115
• Labour charge for removing old cable and fixing new cable: Rs.150

The Choke Cable

Seat assembly removed to access and replace the Choke cable

• April 2024 - Along with the choke cable replacement, I also had the engine + transmission oil replaced. Motul 10W30, JASO MB this time
• Odo is nearing the 20k Km mark now and nearing the 10-year mark

Overall, the scooter works like a charm, returning 45-50Kmpl FE every time. I usually get the scooter refuelled at the same HP COCO petrol pump.

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