Honda Unicorn
Poor durability of honda parts

Hi,

I have bought Honda Unicorn, in April. Riding the bike was heaven for the first year.

After that the troubles have started. When ever we give the bike for paid service we we tell the supervisor of the Honda service center to look into so n so aspects, but as far my experience is concerned they never do anything except the put an engine oil which costs nearly Rs.200 and charge us.

Here are list of spare parts I have replaced in the last three years

1.Disk brake pads -- two times (very poor durability) --It costs nearly 400-500

2.Rear brake shoe -- two time (worst durability) -- it cost nearly 500

3.Chain sproket -- one time --nearly 800 -- I have complained to the supervisor in the before service that the chain is making but inspite of that they have never looked into it and that negligence costed me to change the whole thing during this service

4.Front dome's wizer -- two times -- nealy 500 --600 (one time it was an accident, but the first time it was due it's poor durability)

5.Indicator lights -- two times -- each costs nearly -- 120 (I have spent nearly 600) on these

6. Indicator case of LHS handle -- nearly 500 (poor durability)

I have changed few other things also which are trivia.

While buying this bike I thought I am buying the best bike in India looking at the brand of Honda.

But looking at the maintenance cost during these four years (nearly 8000-9000), I regret my choice.

I am not sure why Honda has so much of fame, despite of it's worst customer service and less durable yet costliest parts.

I have written this not just as complaint, but I want to help others to make a better choice while buying a 150cc which costs nearly 65K now a days.

I advice all of you not to opt for Honda bikes, and if you have Honda bike and going for service never opt for Pratul Honda service center, Kondapur, Hyderabad.

regards,

Venkat