Hi Guys,

I just bought a second hand 2007 Honda Air Blade Automatic 9000km on the meter and as I know very little about bikes I have some concerns that someone might be able to help me with.

Just got back from a drive from chiang mai -> pai and back about 300km round trip

First thing is that there is a high pitched whirring noise after about 40km/h, might be a loose bearing or something.

The next thing is that when I start it now (as opposed to when I first bought it) it seems to vibrate a lot more and doesnt sound or feel as healthy (could just be first time bike buying paranoia :-)

The next thing I noticed is that the fuel economy is no where near my mates 2009 semi-auto Honda Wave 110. When we stopped for fuel it cost me 130 baht and only 80 baht for him.

Top speed I got is around 104 down a hill 90-100 on a straight.

Any help is much appreciated Thanks

Whirring can be auto box CVT.. Despite how maintenance free some posters say the autos are I (my missus) has put many of these in over and over on the nuovos..

As for running rough.. First get a full service, have them change oils, lube and filters.. Make sure air system is clean.. Then see if its still rough.

Fuel and speed are in line with the machine.

I think you hit the nail on the head :-)

How much does a new CVT box cost?

It depends.. Despite what posters say about how cheap belts are and so much easier than chains, multiple times whining yammy gearboxes have cost 4 - 5k to repair for us.

Theres lots of possibles.. Sometimes the adjustment (counter weights I believe) that fix the RPM can be adjusted for a rev range, holding it higher revs when its struggling with hills etc.. Without knowing more it could anything from a few 100 baht service through to a few 1000 to properly silence it.

Ok, do you or anyone know a good place in Chiang Mai to get it serviced? English is a bonus ;-)

Ok, do you or anyone know a good place in Chiang Mai to get it serviced? English is a bonus ;-)

the honda dealer near central airport shopping plaza, ask for kuhn "mee"