Re: Honda CBR 250R

Unless you are paranoid that the previous owner may have a spare key which he may use to gain unauthorized access to your bike, there is absolutely no reason to spend close to 15k to change the lockset. As far as getting a spare key done, go for one of those computerized keymakers who make a perfect copy without using any hand tools. I have lost one original key and curently using a spare key made from a similar process. Cost me 150 bucks to get it done.

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Hey guys, I had a nasty fall yesterday injuring the right hand side of myself as well as the bike. I dropped it at the SVC and it looks like I'm gonna have to change the fairing panels. I was thinking about getting Frame Sliders to avoid future expense. Enquired at a place called IRev based in Chennai and they quote a price of 4800+shipping. Does anyone know a cheaper option in Mumbai?

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Please read aargee's post on frame sliders in this thread before you finalise.

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So I got my bike back here's the finished product


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Nice work. The NS looks awesome too. Deserves to be clicked separately.

Just got the idea that your all black theme CBR would also look great with a tron like fluorescent striping.

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Anyone recently changed the rear tyre of their CBR? I am planning to change it.

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Do give no second thought to Pirelli Sport Demon! It will help you maneuver like dream around corners so much that R15s will shy away with utmost wonder

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What is the life of pirelli? Is it on par with michelins?

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I asked ASS guy, will they do only chain lube if I give bike before next service, he said yes and the charge will be Rs200. I could see a wax kind of lube on chain which allow the chain to look good in its default colour and dry(than the black oily condition). I am not good about types of chain lubes available. what kind of lube ASS use and what its called? Is that the spray kind of lube? Can I buy it from outside or should I depend of ASS to get it done?( I know its not that easy without a paddock stand )

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The lube that comes from the factory are called DRY lube, these are almost very thick powdery based lubes, it makes the chain look a little neater, less messy and with adequate lubing properties for a very short span, quite some 100 KMS if I reckon. The ones you see on the market, which makes the chain look black as you've rightly pointed is the wet type ones, these are ubiquitous when you ask for a chain lube. WET lubes last longer, extend lubrication time, but hte drawbacks being, they spew over the rims, swingarms and what not, which in turn coupled with dust and grime, makes it black and gooey and is a real chore when it comes to cleaning.

My suggestion would be to lube the chain with good off the shelf lubing products. Remember a lubed chain lasts longer, performs better than an unlubed chain any day.

Though different people have different experiences wrt to crash protectors, just a few people's bitter overthrow shouldn't wager with others' thoughts, after all it's your motorcycle. You know what it deserves.

Fairings are comparatively cheaper by the way, when you fall your investment, that is the crash protector does indeed take the brunt which makes it useless, if it took a hard hit. I was glad enough to see someone post a picture of their chassis which took the brunt of the crash resulting in a bent side frame iirc which is even more costlier than what the protectors themselves cost. But I think it's a very good investment, it should protect the fairing from small tip overs and what not, but on a heavier crash, it's drawbacks far outweigh the benefits, just my two cents.

P.S. I've never used a crash protector in my Blade, and the above information is what I've gathered from this forum, plus my gumption.

Cheers!
VJ

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Yes I have gone through this forum and found precisely that. Which is why I am in something of a dilemma, whether to invest in the protectors or not. They are not exactly cheap and if one heavy fall makes them lose their utility, fairing costs about the same!

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Ok, here's my experience with chain lubes for nearly 4 years with CPR...
- The new chain has a colorless lube that can certainly withstand for over 1000+ Km even in rain
- One has to CLEAN, CLEAN & CLEAN the chain thoroughly to get the same silver/aluminium color on the chain (I use a little over quarter can of Motul for every clean & the entire Motul can only lasts for 4-4.5 times)
- The black color in the chain indicates the amount of dirt that it has accumulated over the time which can be removed ONLY if cleaned well, I clean it like...
1. Spray the cleaner mildly over the chain so that there's enough cleaner on the chain
2. Use tooth brush (best is grunge brush) & brush off link by link so that the black chain becomes even blacker & at the same time cleaning the brush for every few links
3. Spray the cleaner over the links hard so that the dirt is blown away from the links & you can start seeing the steel/silver/aluminium color on the chain
4. Clean the brush/use a new brush & once again brush mildly over the links & at the same time cleaning the brush for every few links
5. Repeat step 3 & then wipe the chain with a clean cloth

Guaranteed to get sparkling chain every time if you follow the above steps

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It all comes down to individual preference buddy, and as I've reiterated above. If you feel you like them, go for it, trust what your gut says. Folks here have clearly advised on what a nasty crash can do the the frame of the bike, from their point of view. Ultimately, you're the boss!

Cheers!
VJ

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Does buying cbr at this point of time make sense? Any idea when the upgraded model is to be launched?

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Thanks for the detailed explanation Argee. So as per you said, the colorless wax kind of lube which ASS provides is good for around 1000 kms. right?