Honda Air Blade is a scooter model that Vietnamese consumers prefer for many reasons. However, like any other type of vehicle, no matter how good and durable it is, there will still be certain issues and quirks. Knowing and understanding these issues will help Air Blade users avoid being overcharged at some motorbike repair shops. Below, we will list 10 common issues with the Air Blade scooter, compiled from user opinions and Honda engineers.
Honda Air Blade jerks when accelerating
Issue: Honda Air Blade jerks strongly in the morning when the user starts the engine and accelerates, or the scooter vibrates and the rider feels strong vibrations when twisting the throttle from 0 to 20 km/h.
How to fix the issue of Air Blade jerking when accelerating
- A quick way to solve the issue of Air Blade jerking when accelerating is: Place the center stand, apply the rear brake, and twist the throttle forcefully once or twice. This is only a temporary solution, the scooter will run smoothly for a while but the issue will come back.
- A long-term solution when Air Blade jerks or vibrates is to take the scooter to reputable repair shops and have them check the clutch system of the scooter. If possible, replace the clutch set and the clutch cover if there is any sign of wear.
Honda Air Blade engine cover rattles
Users can fix this issue on the Air Blade by replacing the engine oil with 75W-90 viscosity oil such as Eni, Liqui… Not only Air Blade, but also many popular scooter models in Vietnam experience engine cover rattling, especially Piaggio models like Zip or LX, and even the expensive SH scooter from Honda.
Honda Air Blade feels heavy while running, slow to accelerate
Causes and how to fix:
– Worn clutch housing, quickly fix by replacing it.
– Check tire pressure, if the tires are too hard, it can cause sluggishness due to large contact area between the tires and the road. If not fixed in time, it can lead to clutch housing wear.
– Stuck brakes, in this case, after moving for a while, the brakes will become very hot and the scooter will feel heavy when pushed back and forth. Fix it by checking the brakes (master cylinder, brake fluid, and brake disc).
Honda Air Blade tilts when turning left
Issue: The scooter tilts when turning left, the main cause is stuck front disc brakes. To fix this issue, you need to bleed the brake fluid and check the brake caliper.
Honda Air Blade makes rattling noise
Issue: When riding the Honda Air Blade at a speed of about 40 km/h, you hear a rattling sound from the engine, especially when near drains on the road, you hear a knocking sound right at the footrest area.
This sound can be mistaken for a noise from the clutch, but it is actually a noise from the camshaft inside the engine. To fix this issue on the Air Blade, you can go to a Honda service center and ask the mechanic to readjust the camshaft, which is a quick and simple process that takes about 15 minutes.
Feeling vibrations on the Honda Air Blade floor and the scooter feels heavy
Check the footrest bolts, footrest axle, if they are loose, tighten them. Check the rear bearing after cleaning the bearing, or clean the kick pedal rubber, if done after replacing the bearing, the scooter will no longer vibrate and feel heavy.
Honda Air Blade makes creaking noise
Issue: When accelerating, you hear a creaking noise from the rear wheel of Honda Air Blade, or when riding over speed bumps, you hear that noise.
This issue is caused by the rim, it is a commonly seen issue on Honda motorcycles in Vietnam, including the SH scooter. The way to fix it might be worrying, sometimes the service center will suggest replacing the rim, but it is certain that this issue will recur, and many people do not know and end up being overcharged or regretting. The simple fix is to close the 6 spoke holes, which is a permanent solution to this most common issue of Air Blade. Be aware to avoid unnecessary expenses!
Honda Air Blade engine stalls on startup
This is also a common issue on Honda Air Blade scooters. If your scooter stalls evenly and does not make rattling noise, it is due to a misalignment in the electric starter clutch.
If your scooter stalls unevenly and makes two distinct noises, or in addition to the above symptoms, the scooter also makes a rattling noise at the start, then your scooter’s drive belt is slipping. The fix for this issue is to adjust the primary drive or replace the drive belt (note that even new scooters can have this issue).
Honda Air Blade lacks power when accelerating
Since 2014, Honda Air Blade scooters have had this issue, which is due to the fuel injector and the main IC. To fix this issue 90% of the time, the only solution is to replace the fuel injector of the Vietnamese version of the Honda SH scooter.
Temporary engine cutoff issue on Honda Air Blade (Idling Stop)
Some users often encounter issues with the Idling Stop system of the Air Blade scooter. Occasionally, when the red light is on, and the Idling Stop button is activated, the scooter stops for more than 3 seconds, but the engine is still running. If you put the side stand down completely, the engine turns off completely, but if you put the side stand down halfway, the Idling Stop works normally. When encountering this situation, you should take the scooter to the service center to check the IC and the contact points of the side stand or Idling button for any rust or poor contact.
With the compilation of the 10 common issues and how to fix them on Honda Air Blade, we hope that readers will pay more attention to their scooters and be more enlightened when taking their scooters for repair and maintenance at repair shops, to avoid unnecessary expenses.
