How long has Honda Lead 100 been in service?
Three years and 18000 kms, serviced only once (at 8000) plus two oil changes. No oil consumption (not a single drop!) and in average 2,7l p100kms gas consumption. Changed the irc tyre crap for michelin ones, a big improvement of course. Issues with the brake sensors which made only kickstarting possible.
What’s the theme of the Honda Lead 100?
Time for a test…can you see the recurring theme in the following items. A Toyota Corolla, a Bic ballpoint pen, a box of matches, a plank of wood, a plain white t-shirt, a light bulb, a roll of toilet paper and a ratchet.
How many horsepower does a Honda lead Scooter have?
The engine is clearly tuned for long life and low emissions and only makes 6.9 horsepower. Imagine the Lead rides as a 50cc scooter “should” ride. It is however powerful enough to get most normal sized riders around town at a reasonable speed. Summing up the Lead 100.
Are there disc brakes on a Honda lead?
The Lead has drum brakes front and rear, this is in fairness, a bit of a joke. It’s 2008, disc brakes work better and have more stopping power. I realize the Lead is designed to a price but a disc up front should be the bare minimum. That being said the Lead isn’t a sports scooter and the drum brakes do work reasonably well.
How to reset your Honda engine maintenance light?
If your display reads “Engine Oil Indicator %”, press and hold the Select/Reset knob for more than 5 seconds. The oil life indicator % will change to 100%. What is the Honda Maintenance Minder System?
Three years and 18000 kms, serviced only once (at 8000) plus two oil changes. No oil consumption (not a single drop!) and in average 2,7l p100kms gas consumption. Changed the irc tyre crap for michelin ones, a big improvement of course. Issues with the brake sensors which made only kickstarting possible.
Where is the drain plug on a Honda Elite 80?
I am separating the Elite 80 from the bigger scooters because it has a unique drain plug location. The drain plug is on the lower left hand side of the engine in the red circle. It is not located under the engine like the other scooters. There is a plug under the engine, that is often taken for the drain plug.
Can you reset the oil Minder on a Honda?
Authorized Honda dealers will automatically reset your maintenance minder system as part of the service, but if you’ve changed the oil yourself or had the service performed elsewhere, you can manually reset the oil maintenance light with a few simple steps. Here are the instructions for resetting the oil maintenance light on a 2007 or newer Honda.