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I own a Honda Unicorn since Sept 1 2006. From day one carburetor issue hunted me, and still persist like day light. After about 10k km a kind of wobble problem started out and even after reaching 28k km its still remains a hard to crack puzzle. All together I have wasted nearly Rs.7000 for a service which turned out to be worthless.

Stability Issue: When the motorcycle is ridden over any uneven surface like cracks, potholes or even the thickly painted white colored median, the motorcycle automatically wobbles or tilts itself abruptly sideways. This becomes the most scariest thing on a highway and at higher speeds. Mind you, I have tried it with every possible tyre pressure and pillion tested. It is awfully worrying experience. I had done the front fork oil change (seal) and coneset overhaul 2 months before. I had paid nearly 2000 bucks for it and nothing made the difference.

Fuels Flow Problem: Even after riding for a 100km and 5-6 liters of fuel in the tank the motorcycle feels like going into reserve/gasping for fuel/someone pulling from back when the throttle is applied. I live close to NH-47 so 90 percent of my ride are on highway (very less use of clutch and brake). The carb might be the culprit. If the motorcycle is left for 2 to 5 days it is impossible to ride for at least 5 km in the beginning. Mileage is below 45 for a liter apart from sluggish acceleration.

A month back I got the carburetor overhauled. The nightmare doubled. Put the motorcycle on side stand or if the front wheel is on a lower surface, the engine dies on its own. I paid more that Rs.1200/- for fork/carb/chain overhaul. To my surprise I found one hose left open on one end(small one in length). I had connected it.

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