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**Divya Sharan** · 03-02-2015, 01:20 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by asasinationsinc View Post

From what I have seen from YouTube videos on replacing fork oil it requires quite some effort so they end up avoiding it all together.

Fork overhaul is part of regular scheduled maintenance. Something like every 20k km or so. Get it done at that time!

**Dandamudi Mohan Krishna** · 03-02-2015, 01:59 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by backlash4u View Post

Hi guys. New to this thread. I am soon going to pick up a used cbr 250r. Few things I wanted to ask.
What all should i keep in mind when i go see the bike? What all parts seem to be expensive to replace so I can make sure I dont have to replace them soon. Also What is the price a decent one is goin for these days? Abs version.

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Pretty much every spare is expensive for CBR250 for example the side mirror replacment costs around 600 + Service Charges + Taxes.
And stick to newer version I mean somewhere 2013-14 models because they have few minor chnages for example the lock replacement for 2011 (my model) costs around 10,000 whereas for newer models it is 5-6000.

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Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post

Guys, does anyone know any resellers or custom manufacturers of radiator guards for the CBR 250R? Help, points appreciated.

Cheers!
VJ

I read this few times back here's the link:

xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community

http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/do-yourself/22284-cbr250r-custom-made-radiator-guard.html#post802983

**B7ACKTHORN** · 03-02-2015, 08:06 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by shortrider26 View Post

I'll be going for my first service tomorrow and had a few questions-
1) Are the free services redeemable at any Honda authorised service center or only the service center of the seller?
2) Is the Preetam Honda service center in Andheri East a good one (anyone from Mumbai?), if not which is a better option?
3) What are the points I need to ensure telling him before service and check after service?

For the first point, yes redeemable with the head-office dealer, who is the main dealer, not the sub-dealer. It isn't mean to say they won't but, the labor on the job may perhaps be not upto expectations.

Point number, three, almost all SVC carry out basic checks, but make sure to test ride the bike after the work has been completed, and be present when they work on your bike, keeping an vigilant eye, and if possible cross check with the job done with the marks ticked on the job card. This should take care of it, most of the times. Of course, apart from the obvious if you find anything odd, always clarify it with them then and there.

Originally posted by Dandamudi Mohan Krishna View Post

I read this few times back here's the link:
http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/do-yours...tml#post802983

Appreicate the help, Mohan. Actually went through this thread quite a while back.

Cheers!
VJ

**shortrider26** · 03-02-2015, 09:32 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post

For the first point, yes redeemable with the head-office dealer, who is the main dealer, not the sub-dealer. It isn't mean to say they won't but, the labor on the job may perhaps be not upto expectations.

Point number, three, almost all SVC carry out basic checks, but make sure to test ride the bike after the work has been completed, and be present when they work on your bike, keeping an vigilant eye, and if possible cross check with the job done with the marks ticked on the job card. This should take care of it, most of the times. Of course, apart from the obvious if you find anything odd, always clarify it with them then and there.

Thanks a lot! Will do that

**jeevan.life** · 03-03-2015, 01:17 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by Avenger88 View Post

How exactly did you tighten the front suspension?
I have asked the SVC several times, and they said it cannot be done.

Heavier grade oil is one option, other is to fill say 10ml extra oil and lower the front. Have seen few members go for separate springs as well.

It is not a very tedious task, just ask them to replace the front fork oil and while re filling, add extra.

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**Randolph** · 03-04-2015, 03:57 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Hey...
I just want know what all should I keep in mind before receiving the bike at the showroom..... like a pdi checklist? help me out guys????

**Divya Sharan** · 03-04-2015, 04:53 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by Randolph View Post

Hey...
I just want know what all should I keep in mind before receiving the bike at the showroom..... like a pdi checklist? help me out guys????

Read post 1 on page 1.

**Avenger88** · 03-05-2015, 02:53 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by jeevan.life View Post

Heavier grade oil is one option, other is to fill say 10ml extra oil and lower the front. Have seen few members go for separate springs as well.

It is not a very tedious task, just ask them to replace the front fork oil and while re filling, add extra.

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Did that and but the oil leaked out.

**theironhorse99** · 03-05-2015, 02:58 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by Avenger88 View Post

Did that and but the oil leaked out.

sitffness and dampening are 2 diffrent things.

stiffness increase :

can be only done with spring change
else pre load setup
3rd party aftermarket stuff : ninja 250 springs are direct fit cost 2800 bucks.
else front pre loads from abroads. again easy 6-7k..

DIY : add 10-20mm spacers depensing on your weight over the spring and close the fork and you are set.

dampening : this can be alterned with thicker grade oil.

stock i believe for india is 10w and for us is 5w however move to 20W.
stock consumption is 331ml .. instead you can add 345-350ml max to further damper well.

this needs to be done on both forks. never work on single fork as the load will vary which can result in weird handling and also another fork going bust soon.

if you oil leaked that means either your oil seals were too worn out of you over filled it and went through some real bad patches.

**Avenger88** · 03-05-2015, 06:39 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by theironhorse99 View Post

sitffness and dampening are 2 diffrent things.

stiffness increase :

can be only done with spring change
else pre load setup
3rd party aftermarket stuff : ninja 250 springs are direct fit cost 2800 bucks.
else front pre loads from abroads. again easy 6-7k..

DIY : add 10-20mm spacers depensing on your weight over the spring and close the fork and you are set.

dampening : this can be alterned with thicker grade oil.

stock i believe for india is 10w and for us is 5w however move to 20W.
stock consumption is 331ml .. instead you can add 345-350ml max to further damper well.

this needs to be done on both forks. never work on single fork as the load will vary which can result in weird handling and also another fork going bust soon.

if you oil leaked that means either your oil seals were too worn out of you over filled it and went through some real bad patches.

Thank you for the information.
Will try putting in Ninja springs. I need more feedback from the front Tyres, So...

Thank you.

**theironhorse99** · 03-05-2015, 06:41 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by Avenger88 View Post

Thank you for the information.
Will try putting in Ninja springs. I need more feedback from the front Tyres, So...

Thank you.

n250 springs and not n300.. but before taking pluge of 3k bucks

why not make custom spacers for 100 bucks.. i am sure you will be happy with it,
take old splendor fork and ask lathe machine guy to make two spacers out of it .. 15mm each . put those above the spring and then top up 350 ml with 20 w and see how it goes.

**Avenger88** · 03-06-2015, 11:23 AM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

I want to do a ride to Gandikota and Belum caves next weekend.
Anyone in this forum want to join from Bangalore or Mangalore or Udupi ?

**theironhorse99** · 03-06-2015, 05:17 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by Avenger88 View Post

I want to do a ride to Gandikota and Belum caves next weekend.
Anyone in this forum want to join from Bangalore or Mangalore or Udupi ?

join xbhp banglore FB group. you will get good response there. else bangalore offline g2g thread..

**New guy** · 03-08-2015, 09:41 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Parts price updates :
MF7 Amaron Pro Bike Rider - Beta - rs 1400
From Viva marketing, Andheri East, phone no - 9869030611/9869544330
This place is an authorised dealer and will give an exchange price for your old battery too.

Some parts replaced as a result of bumping into a car which braked to avoid a bike- see picture attached.

P.S. Prices in December 2014.

**ashwinprakas** · 03-09-2015, 10:26 AM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by jeevan.life View Post

Heavier grade oil is one option, other is to fill say 10ml extra oil and lower the front. Have seen few members go for separate springs as well.

It is not a very tedious task, just ask them to replace the front fork oil and while re filling, add extra.

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Why not try using spacers to stiffen the suspension rather than going for a heavier grade or overfilling which might even lead to premature oil seal leak.

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Originally posted by Avenger88 View Post

I want to do a ride to Gandikota and Belum caves next weekend.
Anyone in this forum want to join from Bangalore or Mangalore or Udupi ?

Would surely have joined if the trip was postponed to April 6th or later.

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