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**Avenger88** · 07-07-2015, 04:35 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by Sergeant_DawG View Post

I gave my bike for first service when the ODO was showing 750km and now its around 1.3k km. One thing i've noticed that after my service was done, they changed oil and oil filter, topped up the coolant, but in the computerised bill, it was showing Oil replaced as 1 litre and oil filter too was changed. I found this very late. It is supposed to be around 1.5l if i'm not wrong. Though the bike is smooth now compared during the break-in period. But still i find the first two gears with hard clanking sound and occasional false neutral. Is it advisable to do a complete oil and filter replacement after 1k km from my first service?? And investing in Motul 300v a better idea? or just Honda's 10W30 FS oil would suffice? Thanks in advance.

After THREE services you can shift to Motul 7100 or 5100.
300V is meant for engines round 400cc.

Originally posted by Ayns View Post

i have attached my cbr's headlight picture - i have bought the bike(used) recently - and from that moment on headlights are like ( as shown in the attached picture) that only. When i ride at night time with turning on the headlight the vapours are gone and then again come back with the bike's cool down

, kindly tell me is there any way to fix it or i have to bought new headlights ?

Ride for some distance with the headlight ON in daylight. All the water vapor should escape from the dome.
Later use an adhesive available at the SVC over the crease to seal the gaps.

**Ayns** · 07-07-2015, 10:21 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by sanjaysangar1990 View Post

I had this exact same issue, all I did was purchased a pack of araldite, removed my headlight and applied the araldite bond on the case of the headlight where gaps were there and voila, problem solved.

Cheers,
Sanjay

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Hey sanjay thanx for ur fast reply, but some picture will really help me alot

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few things i want to know someone plz help -

1. hows the performance of michelin tyres (rear + front) ? ( michelin vs mrf revz)
2. whats the difference between michelin pilot street radial 140/70 - 17 - 66H & michelin pilot sporty 140/70 - 17 - 66P ?
3. how often do i have to change coolant ?
4. and when im riding at low speed say 30-40km,and tried to accelerate theres a sound coming from the chain - what to do about it ? plz dont say i have to change it

5. Any suggetions for front tyre.

**Fmeeran** · 07-08-2015, 01:19 AM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by theironhorse99 View Post

which ones have you used ? the brighter ones ? also you stated that you got a pack of 50 . hence if you have spare would you be comfortable to send a few to me to keep a backup for future failure if any for my my bike.

also belated happy b'day mate.

Just read this. Been travelling for a few days.

PM me your address, I'll send you a dozen. These are warm white ones.

**theironhorse99** · 07-08-2015, 03:12 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by Fmeeran View Post

Just read this. Been travelling for a few days.

PM me your address, I'll send you a dozen. These are warm white ones.

does the meter console has blue filter ? or these will change the light to warm white ?
that will be very helpful . will PM you the address and thank you for such a kind gesture.

**backlash4u** · 07-08-2015, 03:37 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

It has a blue filter. The leds in the console is white. The filter gives the blue shade.

**Ayns** · 07-09-2015, 01:36 AM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by aargee View Post

Thank God!! A bike is rescued!!

few things i want to know plz help -

1. hows the performance of michelin tyres (rear + front) ? ( michelin vs mrf revz)
2. whats the difference between michelin pilot street radial 140/70 - 17 - 66H & michelin pilot sporty 140/70 - 17 - 66P ?
3. how often do i have to change coolant ?
4. and when im riding at low speed say 30-40km,and tried to accelerate theres a sound coming from the chain - what to do about it ? plz dont say i have to change it

5. Any suggestions for front tyre.

**sanjaysangar1990** · 07-09-2015, 03:51 AM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by Ayns View Post

few things i want to know plz help -

1. hows the performance of michelin tyres (rear + front) ? ( michelin vs mrf revz)
2. whats the difference between michelin pilot street radial 140/70 - 17 - 66H & michelin pilot sporty 140/70 - 17 - 66P ?
3. how often do i have to change coolant ?
4. and when im riding at low speed say 30-40km,and tried to accelerate theres a sound coming from the chain - what to do about it ? plz dont say i have to change it

5. Any suggestions for front tyre.

Aargee is running on MRFs and shv18 is running his CBR on michelin. Now both users has praise for the respective brands. I find the MRFs to be more value for money when compared to michelin. If you are not a cornering junkie and prefer sane riding, MRF are far more better and ahead than crappy contigos.

The only difference I see is the radial tech on pilot street radial which will have a tad bit longer life than pilot sporty.

Coming to 66H and 66P, it denotes the speed index tyres with index rating of H can take upto 200 km/hr whereas with P upto 120 km/hr ( courtsey : google)

Coolant has to be changed every 2 years and topped up whenever the level is low. You need to check the owners manual on how to check coolant level. If the bike is 2 years old. Get the coolant replaced.

Regarding chain making noise, get the slack adjusted. Also check for worn out sprockets.

For front tyre, MRF Revz FC 110/70 will be the best deal.

The ownership thread is open to you buddy, tonnes of knowledge. Patiently read it out and plenty of your unanswered questions will be answered, plus get in touch with kolkata xbhpians who owns a similar machine.

Cheers,
Sanjay

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**aargee** · 07-09-2015, 01:17 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by Ayns View Post

1. hows the performance of michelin tyres (rear + front) ? ( michelin vs mrf revz)

I'm a regular street/long distance/public road user; I don't care about performance when riding on the road; I only have to stay safe on road & the tire that I use has to be VALUE FOR MONEY; this means, it should not let me down + give a long life + should not cost more. From that aspect, MRF does scores better. I've no say on Michelin, because I haven't used it; people say its good etc; but I prefer a long life over that 'extra' grip & MRF does that very well; its been more than 25000+ Km now & I'll have to change it soon, for my use, Michelin CANNOT give this kind of life.

Originally posted by Ayns View Post

2. whats the difference between michelin pilot street radial 140/70 - 17 - 66H & michelin pilot sporty 140/70 - 17 - 66P ?

One is RADIAL & other is BIAS PLY; pls check shv18's post where @psr sir has pictured the difference. If you still don't get that, please come back with specifics & I'll try & answer them.

Originally posted by Ayns View Post

3. how often do i have to change coolant

I would check & (top IF required) every 12000 Km & change it every 24000 Km

Originally posted by Ayns View Post

4. and when im riding at low speed say 30-40km,and tried to accelerate theres a sound coming from the chain - what to do about it ? plz dont say i have to change it

Pls check if the chain is lubed adequate & within the limit of free play; if you still experience noise, chain does make noise; if you expect absolute silence, then you'll have to opt for belt or shaft.

Originally posted by Ayns View Post

5. Any suggestions for front tyre.

MRF 110/70-R17 Radial

**Ayns** · 07-09-2015, 10:09 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by sanjaysangar1990 View Post

Aargee is running on MRFs and shv18 is running his CBR on michelin. Now both users has praise for the respective brands. I find the MRFs to be more value for money when compared to michelin. If you are not a cornering junkie and prefer sane riding, MRF are far more better and ahead than crappy contigos.

The only difference I see is the radial tech on pilot street radial which will have a tad bit longer life than pilot sporty.

Coming to 66H and 66P, it denotes the speed index tyres with index rating of H can take upto 200 km/hr whereas with P upto 120 km/hr ( courtsey : google)

Coolant has to be changed every 2 years and topped up whenever the level is low. You need to check the owners manual on how to check coolant level. If the bike is 2 years old. Get the coolant replaced.

Regarding chain making noise, get the slack adjusted. Also check for worn out sprockets.

For front tyre, MRF Revz FC 110/70 will be the best deal.

The ownership thread is open to you buddy, tonnes of knowledge. Patiently read it out and plenty of your unanswered questions will be answered, plus get in touch with kolkata xbhpians who owns a similar machine.

Cheers,
Sanjay

Sent from my LT28h using xBhp Connect mobile app

once again thanx alot sanjay, i will go through the thread for sure no matter how much time will it take

, anyways then i will go for mrf too ,

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Originally posted by aargee View Post

I'm a regular street/long distance/public road user; I don't care about performance when riding on the road; I only have to stay safe on road & the tire that I use has to be VALUE FOR MONEY; this means, it should not let me down + give a long life + should not cost more. From that aspect, MRF does scores better. I've no say on Michelin, because I haven't used it; people say its good etc; but I prefer a long life over that 'extra' grip & MRF does that very well; its been more than 25000+ Km now & I'll have to change it soon, for my use, Michelin CANNOT give this kind of life.

One is RADIAL & other is BIAS PLY; pls check shv18's post where @psr sir has pictured the difference. If you still don't get that, please come back with specifics & I'll try & answer them.

I would check & (top IF required) every 12000 Km & change it every 24000 Km

Pls check if the chain is lubed adequate & within the limit of free play; if you still experience noise, chain does make noise; if you expect absolute silence, then you'll have to opt for belt or shaft.

MRF 110/70-R17 Radial

thanx aargee , frst i will go through the thread then i will ask u if i dont get anything.

**binarycodes** · 07-10-2015, 02:10 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Hi [MENTION=26407]aargee[/MENTION]

Can you share the model/type of the MRFs that you are using?

I have done 19895Kms on the Contigo and looking to change the tyres ASAP as they have worn out badly. Was thinking of going with the Michelins, but considering the price, I want to go ahead with the MRFs.

**aargee** · 07-10-2015, 06:29 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by binarycodes View Post

Can you share the model/type of the MRFs that you are using?

Front - MRF Tyres - Front REVZ FC
Rear - MRF Tyres - Rear ZAPPER S

**Iam_Hoodi_CBR** · 07-10-2015, 06:49 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by aargee View Post

Front - MRF Tyres - Front REVZ FC
Rear - MRF Tyres - Rear ZAPPER S

Hello Ganesh Sir,

Are you not using CEAT for your rear tyre?

I remember you are using MRF for front and CEAT for rear.

Ram

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**theironhorse99** · 07-10-2015, 06:57 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by Iam_Hoodi_CBR View Post

Hello Ganesh Sir,

Are you not using CEAT for your rear tyre?

I remember you are using MRF for front and CEAT for rear.

Ram

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i am using CEAT xoom at rear and MRF at front and its really not good a combo..

front soft radial tubeless and rear hard compound ply bias tubeless.

in ideal scenario the front patch contact patch should be equal or lesser than rear however this is opposite as rear is more rounded and hard while front is flatter and soft. works fine on dry hwoever strict no no for wet usage and can led you into unwanted issues. i am still working on a few.

**Iam_Hoodi_CBR** · 07-10-2015, 07:15 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by theironhorse99 View Post

i am using CEAT xoom at rear and MRF at front and its really not good a combo..

front soft radial tubeless and rear hard compound ply bias tubeless.

in ideal scenario the front patch contact patch should be equal or lesser than rear however this is opposite as rear is more rounded and hard while front is flatter and soft. works fine on dry hwoever strict no no for wet usage and can led you into unwanted issues. i am still working on a few.

Okay, and thanks for the update on the combo, as I had an idea to replace the current set of conti go's with MRF/CEAT combination in a month or two.

And hopefully my front handle bar wobble(which is there from the very beginning, and svc is pointing it to the tyres) will be sorted out with 2 MRF tyres.

Ram

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**aargee** · 07-10-2015, 07:32 PM

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Originally posted by Iam_Hoodi_CBR View Post

Are you not using CEAT for your rear tyre? I remember you are using MRF for front and CEAT for rear.

This is news to me sir!! Even I'm interested to know since when I started using CEAT

Please keep me posted if you come to know. Thanks

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