Re: Honda CBR 250R

The CBR can be modded to an extent that it can hit mad speeds, jus needs an airfilter change, big bore kit, race exhaust, ECU tuning, remove the extra weight, change handlebars, u got a fun lil track tool right there

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Guys, I'm shifting base to a town where service centres/spare parts availability may not be up to the mark, are there any spares I need to take along? Like oil filter, gasket, fuses, or some cables, chain and sprocket set? Past 3 years I haven't been stranded on the road, so are there any parts that might fail in the 25k-30k kms range?

So far only the brake light has conked of, twice.

Re: Honda CBR 250R

[MENTION=39214]B7ACKTHORN[/MENTION] the bike looks stunningly beautiful!

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Would like to know wat were life of all ur conti go tyres?

By reading your previous posts. I guess your bike is around 28k kms old. Below are the parts you would need :

1. Chain sprocket set, if not yet changed.
2. Clutch cable. Accelerator cable both.
3. Oil filter cover gasket, oil filter, air filter and the recommended oil.
4. Spare fuse is already present near the battery compartment.
5. Before moving, get the bike thoroughly checked from the current SVC where you stay.
6. Even if the next svc is not going to be competent enough. You can carry out small jobs there
7. Coolant replacement, every 25-30k
8. Brake oil change, if not done

If the town you are moving to is only 400-500kms you can visit your hometown svc once in 6 months. Thinking that you will visit home once every 6 months or so.

Cheers,
Sanjay

For some people like me, conti tyres has lasted for 23k I am still running on stock conti since the bike was purchased. I stand at 25k kms now and they still have some life left in it. To everyone's shock, my conti tyres had never been punctured.

On an average the tyres can easily last north of 20k in sane riding conditions and the life also depends on how much puncture the tyres is taking.

Cheers,
Sanjay

Can anybody tell me, if. I ride the bike for 30 minutes and then let it cool down for 4-5 hours and then carry out shim job is that ok...? OR it is mandatory to let it cool overnight at SVC and then change shims.

The overnight part gives me nightmares as I don't believe SVC.

Is 4-5 hours of cooling period enough for shim.job ?

Cheers,
Sanjay

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Thanks, sanjay.
I have a few more questions

- Are the clutch and accelerator cables replaceable by roadside mechanics.

Is it advisable to change coolant by ourselves?

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I had 5-7 punctures in a row at 12000km. Got frustrated when it happened the 3rd time, switched a temporary 140-60 mrf radial been running at 18750km will change to the stock size mrf radials. My front conti is fine, can run it a wee bit more, my SVC Mech suggested to go for Michelin, and I can't disagree, its pricey but the life is longest.

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Any tyre gets punctured. I had one puncture at 16000 kms on the rear, and had to fill up air every week since. I changed rear contigo at 23900 kms, to another contigo. So far, so good. Front contigo still OK at 24k. If you're a tourer or commuter like me, contigo should do the job just OK.

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Clutch cable can be changed by anyone. No issues on that. But when changing the accelerator cables, It better be done by someone who is experienced.

There is a drain hole near oil filter I suppose, if you remove that bolt. Coolant will drain.

But since you have not moved to the other town. I suggest get it changed before you move. You will have peace of mind for the next 30k or so.

Cheers,
Sanjay

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Not advisable to a road side mechanic who's seen mopeds and commuter bikes all his life. Take it a guy, who you know can deal the job well, whom you've known dealing with sport bikes. Remember the job is pretty easy, even you yourself can change it, all you are required is to remove the fuel tank and you're done, you can change both the clutch and throttle cables. Remember the CBR has two throttle cables as opposed to a single one.

Coolant change can be done as a DIY, remove the side panels and rest is how you'd bleed a normal radiatorized system. The radiator cap has a screw so keep that in mind. You'd need to undo this screw to remove the cap, safety feature.


That's completely at your disposal. The engine must be cold, not even warm. The reason we are required a cooler engine temp is because metals contract and expand during cold and hot conditions, replacing the shims on a hot engine would mean wrong shim sizes used. Long story short, touch the engine, it should be cold, it is irrespective of the time you've halted the bike, 2 hours, 2 day or two years.

Cheers!
VJ

Re: Honda CBR 250R

Remove tank for changing cables?
Another question on the same lines, do you guys actually remove tank to change the spark plug? Is it that inaccessible?

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Yes tank must be removed to change the spark plug. The entire fairing as well. It's a pain in the *** job. Even after removing the tank it's a little difficult to pull the plug.

For changing cables it's not really necessary. My mechanic didn't remove it.

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OK, I've decided to change the coolant at 24k kms. The Honda coolant lasts for 2 years, according to manual. Should I stick to Honda or are there better brands?

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I'll be getting my bike serviced at 21 or 22k km do I need to look into changing the coolant too ? Got my bike August 2014, I'm changing my chain sprocket set and the back disc too.

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According to manual the coolant needs changing only at 36k kms. However, the manual also states that Honda's coolant holds good up to 2 years only. Since I'm in chennai, where temps run high, plus my style of riding, I feel 24k is a good interval for a coolant change. I'll won't be flushing with water, just replacing the coolant.

[MENTION=79821]Deathwing[/MENTION], I don't think its required, since your bike is less than 2 years old. If it aint broke, don't fix it.