We have a 5 year old Access 125 purchased in Pune and being used in Bangalore currently.
We gave the scooter for servicing today morning at Meghdoot, Bangalore. As per the technician the cost of replacing clutch related parts including belt is Rs. 3000/-. What worries me is, how can a rubber belt in that cost over Rs. 1000/- It is almost same as the cost a bike tyre.
First of all, any repair cost should not be so high. In less than 5k. I will be able buy a second hand TVS Scooty. Secondly, if it is so costly, then its life must be long like 10 to 15 years. I am comparing this with Bajaj Scooters which I used for almost 10 years and never having to replace anything other than clutch wire and brake wires. And Splendor which never required any part to be replaced whatsoever in the 5-6 years that I used it daily.
It is highly frustrating to spend so much of hard-earned money on such servicing a scooter.